2008 Acura RDX Owners Manual

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.

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Driving Position Memory System

Storing a Driving Position in Memory Store a driving position only when the vehicle is parked.

SET BUTTON

1.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. You cannot add a new driving position to the memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility (see page

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131

).

).

MEMORY BUTTONS

3.

Press and release the SET button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1
or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current positions of the driver’s seat and outside mirrors are now stored.

Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver’s seat and outside mirror positions.

Seat, except for power lumbar, and outside mirror positions, can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter (Memory 1 or Memory 2).

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Driving Position Memory System

Doing any of the following after pressing the SET button will cancel the storing procedure.

Selecting a Memorized Position To select a memorized position, do this:

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Readjusting the outside mirror position.

Each memory button stores only one driving position. Storing a new position erases the previous setting stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

1.

Make sure the vehicle is parked.

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustments are complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will remain on.

To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: SET, 1, or 2. Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat. Shift out of Park. Adjust the outside mirrors.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the positions of the seat or outside mirrors after they are in their memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this driving position for later use, you must store it in the driving position memory.

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Parking Brake

Push

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the multi-information display (see page 77

).

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, push on the pedal again. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page

65

).

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Ceiling Lights

’’ position, both front

In the ‘‘ and rear ceiling lights are off all the time.

With the front ceiling lights switch in this position, the rear ceiling light does not work, and both front and rear ceiling lights do not come on when you open any door.

Front

DOOR ACTIVATED

Each front and rear ceiling light has a three-position switch.

Front ceiling lights: In the ‘‘ ’’ position, both front and rear ceiling lights are on all the time except when the rear ceiling light switch is in the OFF position.

Interior Lights

DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

Rear

Rear ceiling light: You can use the rear ceiling light independently. In the OFF position, the light does not come on even if the front ceiling light switch is in the ‘‘ ’’ position. In the ON position, the light stays on continuously except when the front ceiling light switch is in the ‘‘

’’ position.

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Interior Lights

In the door activated position, both front and rear ceiling lights come on when you:

Open any door.

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Unlock the doors with the key, lock tab on the driver’s door, master door lock switch, or remote transmitter.

After all doors are closed tightly, the light(s) dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds.

Individual Map Lights

LENSES

If you do not open any door after unlocking the driver’s door or removing the key from the ignition switch, the light(s) fade out in about 30 seconds. If you leave any door open without the key in the ignition switch, the light(s) will go off after 3
minutes.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page .96

You can use the front ceiling lights whenever the lights are off. To turn a light on or off, push its lens.

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Courtesy Lights

COURTESY LIGHTS

The courtesy lights in the ceiling console come on when the light switch is in the

or the

position. You can adjust their

brightness by turning the Select/ Reset knob on the instrument panel.

The courtesy light in each front door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed.

Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you;

Open any door. Unlock the driver’s door. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

After all doors are closed tightly, the light fades out in about 30 seconds.

To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME’’ setting, see page 96

Interior Lights

Cargo Area Light

ON

OFF

The cargo area light has a two position switch. In the OFF (right) position, the light does not come on. In the ON (left) position, the light comes on when you open the tailgate.

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Interior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK

DOOR LINING POCKETS

FRONT DOOR POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

SUN VISOR/VANITY MIRROR

CARGO AREA COVER

CENTER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST

CENTER CONSOLE

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

GLOVE BOX

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Interior Convenience Items

Front Door Pockets

FRONT DOOR POCKET

Glove Box

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Lock

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The interior of each front door has an extendable pocket for maps and other small, lightweight items. For safety, be sure both front door pockets are closed while driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

Push

To use the front beverage holder, push on the lid. It will swing open. To close the lid, push it down until it latches.

The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.

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Accessory Power Sockets

Sun Visor

Front

Console Compartment

Interior Convenience Items

COVER

COVER

To use the accessory power socket, pull up the cover. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

To use the sun visor, pull it down. You can also use the sun visor at the side window. Remove the support rod from the clip and swing the sun visor toward the side window.

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

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Interior Convenience Items

Vanity Mirror

Console Compartment Your vehicle has a multi-function console compartment. It includes an armrest, a coin holder, a pen holder, a card holder and a console compartment with two separatable shelves.

VANITY MIRROR

To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.

The light comes on when you pull up the cover.

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MASTER KEY

Close

LID

Push

BUTTON

To open the console compartment, push the button and lift the lid. To close, lower the lid, and push it down until it latches.

You can lock or unlock the console compartment lid with the master key.

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LID

PEN HOLDER

COIN HOLDER

Interior Convenience Items

CARD HOLDER

SHELVES

You can use the inside of the lid for a pen holder, a coin holder and a card holder.

The console compartment light comes on when the parking lights are on.

The console compartment has two shelves to divide it into two levels. To store small items, you can use the upper half of the space by putting the shelves down until they latch. The front and rear shelves can be used separately.

The items on each shelves should not exceed 11 lbs (5 kg). Heavy items may damage the shelves.

When you store a large item like a briefcase, lift the shelves up to create a large space.

The maximum dimensions of the item you can store in the console compartment are: Length: 16.9 in (430 mm) Height: 12.2 in (310 mm) Width: 5.5 in (140 mm)

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Interior Convenience Items

Cargo Area Cover

CARGO AREA COVER

Your vehicle has a cargo area cover to conceal your luggage and protect them from direct sunlight.

Do not put any items on top of the cargo area cover. They can block your view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash.

The cargo area cover may be removed to give you more cargo space.

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HOOK

TAB

HANGER BAR

To remove it: 1.

Open the tailgate. Remove the hook from the tab on the tailgate. Make sure you use both hands to prevent the cargo area cover from falling accidentally.

2.

Lift and pull the rear edge of the cargo area cover slightly to unlock it from the hanger bars, then remove it straight out.

3.

Place the cargo area cover on the cargo area floor.

Make sure the cargo area cover is securely placed so it will not move while you are driving.

Reverse this procedure to install the cargo area cover.

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Features

The climate control system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them.

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

The security system helps to dis- courage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model The climate control system and the audio system have a voice control feature. Refer to the navigation system manual for more information.

. 160
............... Climate Control System . 165
.......... Dual Temperature Control . 167
.............. Climate Control Sensors Audio System ................................ . 168
Audio System (On RDX model) . 170
..... . 170
. 173
..... . 183
.................. . 186
................. ...................... . 188

To Play the AM/FM Radio Operating the CD Changer XM Satellite Radio Adjusting the Sound Setting the Clock

Audio System (On RDX with

Technology Package

model)

Interface Dial To Play the AM/FM Radio Operating the CD Changer XM Satellite Radio Adjusting the Sound

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................................ .189
............................. .190
...... . 196
..... ................... .211
.217
.................. .220
....................... Auxiliary Input Jack . 221
............................ Radio Reception . 223
.................. Protecting Your Discs CD Changer Error Messages ..... . 226
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 228
. 230
Remote Audio Controls ................ ................. Radio Theft Protection . 232
. 233
Security System ............................

Cruise Control AcuraLink HomeLink Universal

............................... ......................................

. 234
. 237

Transceiver

. 247
................................ Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ........ . 252
Rear View Camera and Monitor . 270

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Climate Control System

RDX model

RDX with Technology Package model

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

MODE INDICATOR

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

MODE INDICATOR

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

AUTO BUTTON

OFF BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

U.S. model is shown.

DUAL BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

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Climate Control System

Proper use of the climate control system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.

For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.

You can adjust the temperatures of the driver’s side and the passenger’s ). side independently (see page

165

Voice Control System OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Automatic Operation The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

2.

Set the desired temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control buttons ( ▼ show in the display.

or ). The selected temperature will

▲

OnRDXwithTechnologyPackage model In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.

1.

Press the AUTO button. You will see AUTO on the display. The indicator in the button also comes on as a reminder.

When you push the passenger’s side temperature control buttons, the indicator in the DUAL button comes on and the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page 165

).

The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

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Climate Control System

When you set the temperature to its lowest limit ( ) or its highest limit ( ), the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.

Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in the AUTO mode. All other features remain automatically controlled.

Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

Fan Control Select the fan speed by pressing the fan control buttons (

▲ ). The fan speed is

represented by vertical bars in the display.

▼

or

Temperature Control To adjust the desired temperature, push the temperature control buttons (

▲ ▼

or

).

Dual Button Press the DUAL button to select dual temperature control mode (see page DUAL button comes on.

). The indicator in the

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When you press the DUAL button again (indicator turns off), both sides adjust to the driver’s side temperature.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

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Climate Control System

Windshield Defroster Button This button turns the windshield defrost on and off.

When you push this button, air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield, and the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. When the indicator in the button is on, the passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

Recirculation Button When the indicator in the button is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Rear Window Defogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger on and off. Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on and off (see page

118

).

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Climate Control System

Mode Button Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

The mode indicator in the display changes to the current mode each time you press the button.

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

To Turn Everything Off If you press the OFF button, the climate control system shuts off completely.

Keep the system off for short periods only.

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

When the climate control system is turned off, the temperature in the display will also turn off.

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Your vehicle has four temperature control buttons, two for the driver, and two for the front passenger.

The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these buttons when the indicator in the DUAL button is lit.

or

▲ ▼

Temperature Control Buttons To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then press the temperature control buttons ( side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, press the temperature control buttons ( ) on the passenger’s side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

) on the driver’s

▲ ▼

or

Dual Temperature Control

RDX model

RDX with Technology Package model

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

DUAL BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

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Dual Temperature Control

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

When you set the temperature to its lower or upper limit, it is displayed as

or

Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control buttons ( or ▼

▲

).

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Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

Climate Control Sensors

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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Audio System

Read the appropriate pages in this section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle.

RDX model

For RDX model, see pages 170

thru

188

For RDX with Technology Package model, see page 220

189

thru

168

U.S. model is shown.

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RDX with Technology Package model

U.S. model is shown.

Audio System

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Audio System

To Play the AM/FM Radio OnRDXmodel The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob, or the AM or FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. On the FM band, ‘‘ST’’ will be shown on the center display if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

XM satellite radio information is available on page

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STEREO INDICATOR

FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

VOLUME LEVEL

SCAN INDICATOR A.SEL INDICATOR

AM BUTTON

A.SEL/RDM BUTTON

TUNE/FOLDER BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

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PRESET BARS

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Audio System

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset bars, and auto select.

−

Use the TUNE/FOLDER

TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the bar to tune to a higher frequency, and the to a lower frequency.

side of the bar to tune

side of the

If you press and hold the

side of the bar, the frequency will begin to change rapidly. It will stop when you release it.

or

−

The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, then release it.

or

−

The SCAN function

SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see ‘‘SCAN’’ on the center display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10
seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

−

Preset Each side of the bars (1
6) can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

−

1.

2.

3.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each side of the preset bar.

Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.

6), for

Pick the preset number (1
− the station you want to store. Press the left or right side of the bar, and hold it until you hear a beep.

4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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Audio System

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset bars.

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL/RDM button. This restores the presets you originally set.

, press the

Radio Frequencies and Reception For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page 221

Adjusting the Sound For information, see page

186

−

If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

To activate it, press the A. SEL/ RDM button. ‘‘A. SEL’’ will flash on the center display, and the system will go into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset bars (1

6).

−

You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset bar.

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Operating the CD Changer OnRDXmodel

Normal mode

SCAN (D-SCAN) INDICATOR

RPT (D-RPT) INDICATOR

VOLUME LEVEL

Audio System

MP3/WMA mode

FOLDER NUMBER

SCAN (F-SCAN) INDICATOR

RPT (F-RPT) INDICATOR

DISC NUMBER

TRACK NUMBER

RDM INDICATOR

MP3 MODE INDICATOR

WMA MODE INDICATOR

DISC INDICATOR

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RDM (F-RDM) INDICATOR

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Audio System

U.S. model is shown.

CD/AUX BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

LOAD BUTTON

DISC SLOT

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DISP/MODE BUTTON

A.SEL/RDM BUTTON

TUNE/FOLDER BAR PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BARS

EJECT BUTTON

DISC LOAD INDICATOR

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Your audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six CDs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.

To load CDs or operate the CD changer, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

The disc changer can play these disc formats:

CD (CD-DA) CD-R/RW

The disc packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

The changer can also play MP3 or WMA format (see page

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For best results when using CD-R or CD-RW discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use. When recording a CD-R or CD-RW, the recording must be closed in order for the disc to be played by the CD player.

Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the CD to jam in the unit.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system. Video CDs and DVDs will not work in this unit.

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Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple discs in one operation: 1.

Press and hold the LOAD button on the changer unit until you hear a beep. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the center display, and disc load indicator turns red and starts blinking.

2.

Insert the disc into the disc slot when the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the center display at the same time. Insert it only halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the center display, and the disc load indicator turns red again and blinks as the CD is loaded.

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When the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the center display again, insert the next CD in the slot.

Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

4.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, press the LOAD button again after the last CD has loaded. ‘‘DISC READ’’ appears on the center display, then the system begins playing the last CD loaded.

If you stop loading discs before all six positions are filled, the system will wait for 10 seconds, stop the load operation, and begin playing the last disc loaded.

To load a single disc: 1.

Press and release the LOAD button on the changer unit. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ on the center display, and the disc load indicator turns red and starts blinking.

2.

Insert a disc into the disc slot when the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the center display at the same time. Insert the disc only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see the disc indicator blinking on the center display.

Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

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To Play a CD Select the CD changer by pressing the CD/AUX button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ on the center display. The system will begin playing the last selected CD in the CD changer. You will see the disc and track numbers displayed.

When the system reaches the end of the disc, the system will advance to the next disc and begin to play. To select a different disc, press an appropriate side of the preset bar (1
6). If you select an empty position − in the CD changer, the system will try to load the CD in the empty slot.

Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The CD changer can play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 and WMA format. When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ on the center display. A disc can support more than 99 folders, and each folder can hold up to 255
playable files.

When there are more than 99 folders in a disc, the center display only shows two digits.

If the disc has a complex structure, it will take a while to read the disc before the system begins to play it.

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You will see ‘‘DISC READ’’ on the center display, then the system begins to play the CD.

You can load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing. Select the empty position (the disc indicator is not shown on the center display) by pressing the appropriate side of the preset bars. The current CD stops playing and starts the loading sequence. The CD just loaded will play.

You can load a disc(s) in any mode (AM, FM, XM radio, or AUX) if you do not select an empty position.

If you press the LOAD button while a disc is playing, the system will stop playing that disc and start the loading sequence. It will then play the disc just loaded.

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The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are:

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1), 24, 22.05, 16 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps (MPEG1), 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/ 64/80/96/112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2) Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session. Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

The specifications of the compatible WMA file are:

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192
kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session. Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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NameDisplayFunction Each time you press the DISP/ MODE button while playing a CD (CD-DA), the center display changes from album name, to track name, to artist name, and then to normal display. If the disc was not recorded with CD-TEXT, ‘‘NO INFO’’ will be shown on the center display.

When playing a disc compressed in MP3/WMA format, the display changes from folder name, to file name, to artist tag, to album tag, to track tag, and then to normal display each time you press the DISP/ MODE button. If the disc was not recorded with this information, ‘‘NO INFO’’ will be shown on the center display.

If the title is too long, it will not show all at once. Press and hold the DISP/ MODE button, and the rest of the title will show on the center display.

You will also see the album and track name (CD-TEXT), or the folder and file name (MP3/WMA) under these conditions:

When you insert a disc, and the system begins to play.

Each time a new track, file, or folder plays.

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ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files While a disc is playing you can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to select passages and change tracks (files in MP3/WMA mode).

In MP3/WMA mode, use the TUNE/FOLDER bar to select folders in the disc, and use the SEEK/SKIP bar to change files.

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Each time you

SEEK/SKIP press and release the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track (file in MP3/WMA mode). Press and release the the bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current track/file. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track/file.

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To move rapidly within a track/file, press and hold the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar.

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side of the TUNE/

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER SELECTION select a different folder, press and release the FOLDER bar to move to the beginning of the next folder. Press and release the side of the bar to move to the beginning of the current folder. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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This feature, when

REPEAT activated, continuously replays the current track (file in MP3/WMA mode). To activate it, press and release the RPT button. You will see ‘‘RPT’’ on the center display. To turn off this feature, press the RPT button for more than 2 seconds.

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The scan function samples

SCAN all the tracks (files in a folder in MP3/WMA mode) of the current disc in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate this feature, press and release the SCAN button. You will see ‘‘SCAN’’ and the track/ file number flashing on the center display. The system will then play the track/file for approximately 10
seconds. To hear the rest of the track/file, press and hold the SCAN button for more than 2 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the following tracks/files for 10
seconds each. When the system finishes scanning all the tracks/files in the current disc, the system returns to the track/file it first started scanning with, scan is canceled and the system begins to play that track/file normally.

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER SCAN The folder scan − function samples the first file of each folder of the current disc in the order they are compressed in MP3/ WMA. To activate this feature, press the SCAN button twice. The first file of each folder plays for about 10
seconds. You will see ‘‘F-SCAN’’ and the folder number flashing on the center display. To hear the rest of the file in the folder currently scanning, press and hold the SCAN button for more than 2 seconds. When the system finishes scanning all the folders of the current disc, the system returns to the folder it started scanning with, folder scan is canceled and the system begins to play that folder normally.

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This feature,

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER REPEAT when activated, replays all the files on the current folder in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder repeat mode, press the RPT button twice. You will see ‘‘F-RPT’’ on the center display. Press and hold the RPT button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this feature.

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DISC REPEAT Press the RPT button twice to continuously replay the current CD. In MP3/WMA mode, press the RPT button three times. You will see ‘‘D-RPT’’ on the center display. Press and hold the RPT button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this feature.

Each time you press and release the RPT button, the mode changes from repeat to folder repeat, disc repeat then to normal playing.

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The disc scan

DISC SCAN function samples the first track (file in MP3/WMA mode) of each disc within the changer in numerical order. To activate this feature, press the SCAN button twice. In MP3/ WMA mode, press the SCAN button three times. The first track/file of each disc plays for about 10 seconds. You will see ‘‘D-SCAN’’ and disc number flashing on the center display. To hear the rest of the track/file in the disc currently scanning, press and hold the SCAN button for more than 2 seconds. When the system finishes scanning all the discs, disc scan is canceled and the system begins to play the first track/file of that disc normally.

Each time you press and release the SCAN button, the mode changes from scan to folder scan, disc scan then to normal playing.

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RANDOM (Random within a Disc) This feature plays the tracks (all files in each folder in MP3/WMA mode) within a disc in random order. To activate it, press and release the A. SEL/RDM button. In MP3/WMA mode, press the A. SEL/RDM button twice to select within a disc random play. You will see ‘‘RDM’’ on the center display. Press and hold the A. SEL/RDM button for more than 2 seconds to return to normal play.

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InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER RANDOM feature plays the files within a folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3/ WMA. To activate it, press the A. SEL/RDM button once. You will see ‘‘F-RDM’’ on the center display. The system will then select and play files randomly. This continues until you deactivate folder random play by pressing and holding the RDM button for more than 2 seconds.

Each time you press and release the A. SEL/RDM button, the mode changes from folder random to random, then to normal playing.

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To Pause a Disc To pause a disc, press the corresponding number of the current disc on the appropriate side of the preset bars. To play the disc again, press the preset bar again.

To Stop Playing a Disc If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition switch, the disc will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.

To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM or FM, CD/AUX, or

button. To return to CD

mode, press the CD/AUX button. The system will continue at the same point that it left off.

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Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press and release the eject ‘‘EJECT’’ on the center display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system begins the load sequence so you can load another disc in that position. If you do not load another CD within 10 seconds, the system selects the previous mode (AM, FM1, FM2, or XM Radio).

If you do not remove the CD from the slot, the system will reload the CD after 10 seconds and put the CD changer in pause mode. To begin playing the CD, press the CD/AUX button.

To remove a different CD from the changer, select it with the appropriate side of the preset bar. When that CD begins playing, press the eject button.

Press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep to remove all the discs from the changer.

You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off by pressing the eject button. The disc that was last selected is ejected first. You can eject the rest of the discs one at a time.

Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 223

CD Changer Error Messages For information, see page

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Adjusting the Sound For information, see page

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XM Satellite Radio OnRDXmodel Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States, and Canada, except Hawaii and Alaska. XM is a registered trade mark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

XM Satellite Radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high-quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Satellite Radio also allows you to view channel and category selections on the center display.

CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR

CATEGORY MODE INDICATOR

CATEGORY NAME

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VOLUME LEVEL

CHANNEL NAME

PRESET NUMBER

XM BAND

XM BUTTON

DISP/MODE BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) BAR

TUNE/FOLDER BAR

PWR/VOL KNOB

PRESET BARS

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