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or your files may be damaged. ● Do not connect your USB flash

memory device using a hub.

● Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle.

● Do not keep a USB flash memory

device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

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ConnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device USB ADAPTER CABLE

1. Push the release button to release

the USB adapter cable.

USB ADAPTER CABLE

2. Connect the USB flash memory device to the USB adapter cable correctly and securely.

When the USB flash memory device is connected, the USB indicator is shown in the center display.

Text Data Display Function Each time you press the DISP/ MODE button, the display mode shows you in sequence, the folder name, the file name, the artist name, the album name, the song name, or name off (which turns off the text display). The center display shows up to about 16 characters of the selected data. If the text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 16
characters and the center display. Press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the next 16 characters are shown.

indicator in the

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ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP bar while a USB flash memory device is playing to change files. SKIP － Each time you press and release the side of the SEEK/ SKIP bar, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press and release the bar, to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file. To move rapidly within a file, press and hold either side ( ) of the SEEK/SKIP bar.

side of the

or

ToSelectRepeat,RandomorScan Mode: You can select any type of repeat, random and scan modes by using the RPT button, A.SEL/RDM button, or SCAN button. REPEAT － This feature continuously plays a file. To activate the repeat feature, press the RPT button. You will see ‘‘RPT’’ in the center display. To turn it off, press and hold the RPT button.

FOLDER SELECTION － To select a different folder, press and release either side of the TUNE/FOLDER bar. Press the side to skip to the next folder, and press the side to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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FOLDER REPEAT － This feature replays all the files in the selected folder in the order they are stored. To activate the folder repeat feature, press the RPT button repeatedly. You will see ‘‘F-RPT’’ in the center display. To turn it off, press and hold the RPT button. Each time you press and release the RPT button, the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat, then to normal play.

FOLDER RANDOM － This feature plays the files in the selected folder in random order. To activate the folder random feature, press the A.SEL/RDM button. You will see ‘‘F- RDM’’ in the center display. To turn it off, press and hold the A.SEL/ RDM button. RANDOM － This feature plays all the files in random order. To activate the track random feature, press the A.SEL/RDM button repeatedly. You will see ‘‘RDM’’ in the center display. To turn it off, press and hold the A.SEL/RDM button. Each time you press and release the A.SEL/RDM button, the mode changes folder random to random play, then to normal play.

SCAN － This feature samples all files in the selected folder in the order they are stored. To activate the scan feature, press the SCAN button. You will see ‘‘SCAN’’ in the center display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each file in the folder. Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the scan mode and play the last file sampled. FOLDER SCAN － This feature samples the first file in each folder in the order they are stored. To activate the folder scan feature, press the SCAN button repeatedly. You will see ‘‘F-SCAN’’ in the center display. You will get a 10 second sampling of the first file in each folder. Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the folder scan mode and play the last file sampled.

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

To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device To play the radio, press the FM, AM or button. Press the CD/AUX button to switch between disc (if a disc is loaded) and Bluetooth®Audio. You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes. If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device, the system will begin playing where it left off.

DisconnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device You can disconnect the USB flash memory device at any time even if the USB mode is selected on the audio system. Always follow the USB flash memory device's instructions when you remove it. When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing, the center display shows ‘‘USB NO DATA.’’ If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device, the system will begin playing where it left off. USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages For information, see page 211.

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If you see an error message in the center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error Message

Cause

USB ERROR

USB ROM error

PLEASE CHECK

BAD USB DEVICE

OWNERS MANUAL

Abnormal power source

UNPLAYABLE

FILE

Use of unsupported files

NO SONG

No files in USB flash memory device

UNSUPPORTED

Use of unsupported USB flash memory device

Solution

There is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of the system stops supplying power to USB because an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error. Appears when the files in the USB flash memory device are DRM or an unsupported format. This error message appears for a few seconds, then plays the next song. Appears when the USB flash memory device is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash memory device. Save some MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash memory device. Appears when an unsupported device is connected. See page 205 for information on USB flash memory devices. If it appears when the supported device is connected, reconnect the device.

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BLUETOOTH INDICATOR

CD/AUX BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET 1 BUTTON

U.S. model is shown.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth® Audio system, which allows you to listen to streaming audio from your Bluetooth® Audio compatible phone. This function is only available on Bluetooth® Audio Compatible phones that are paired and linked to the vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system (see page 313). Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system. You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink,or by calling the HandsFreeLink® consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca,or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. NOTE: In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data device functions while driving.

To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

Make sure that your phone is paired and linked to the HFL. Press the CD/AUX buttonꭧ with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. When the phone is recognized, you will see the Bluetooth® Audio message and indicator on the center display, and the system begins to play.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will be delay before the system begins to play. To begin to play the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. ꭧ:

If an iPod, USB flash memory device, or audio unit connected to the auxiliary input jack was selected at the last mode, you will see iPod, USB, or AUX in the center display. Push the CD/AUX button again to play audio files from your Bluetooth® Audio phone.

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side of the SEEK/SKIP

side again to skip to the

Toskipafile Press the bar to skip forward, and press the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Push the previous file. Topauseorresumeafile The resume/pause mode can stop playing a file temporarily. Press the preset 1 button to pause and press it again to resume a file. NOTE: The pause function may not be available on some phone devices.

ToswitchtoHFLmode If you receive a call when the Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press the Talk button on the steering wheel. The display switches to the HFL mode (see page 309). After ending the call, press the HFL Back button to go back to the Bluetooth® Audio mode. If you receive a call while the system is in the pause mode, the mode will be canceled and Bluetooth® Audio will continue to play.

In the following conditions, If you cannot see the Bluetooth®indicator on the center display. ● The phone is not linked to HFL. ● The phone is not turned on. ● The phone is not in the vehicle. ● Another HFL compatible phone,

which is not compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, is already connected.

If your Bluetooth® Audio compatible phone does not operate as described, make sure it is an Acura approved phone.

To find out if your phone is approved go to www.acura.com/handsfreelink (in Canada, www.acura.ca), or call the HandsFreeLink® consumer support at (888) 528-7876.

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ToturnofftheBluetooth®Audio mode Select any other audio mode by pressing a button: FM, AM, or CD/AUX (if a disc is loaded), on the audio control panel or press the mode button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select another audio mode. If iPod or USB flash memory device is connected to the USB adapter cable or audio unit is connected to AUX jack, pressing the CD/AUX button also changes a mode. Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from your phone.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation. Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Voice Control System The audio system for your vehicle can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen. The selector can be pushed left, right, up, down, and in. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection. You can operate the audio system with the control buttons on the CD changer unit without displaying the audio control display on the navigation display. The audio setting will be shown on the upper display.

Interface Dial

SELECTOR

ENTER

DIAL

Most audio system functions can still be controlled by standard buttons, bars, and knob, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector. When you operate the audio system with the interface dial, press the AUDIO button on the control panel to display the audio control on the navigation display.

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RADIO BAND

PRESET NUMBER

UPPER DISPLAY

SCAN INDICATOR

STEREO INDICATOR

A.SEL INDICATOR

U.S. model is shown.

AUDIO CONTROL DISPLAY

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U.S. model is shown.

AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

PWR/VOL KNOB

AM/FM BUTTON

TUNE/FOLDER BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

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To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display. Turn the system on by pressing the PWR/ VOL knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.

The band and frequency the radio was last tuned to are shown on the upper display. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. You can also change bands with the interface dial. Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display and the band changes to FM1, FM2, or AM each time you push the selector up. On the FM bands, ‘‘STEREO’’ will be shown on the audio control display. ‘‘ST’’ will also appear on the upper display if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available. XM Radio information is available on page 228.

To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the preset buttons or icons, and AUTO SELECT. TUNE － Use the TUNE/FOLDER bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the bar to tune to a higher frequency, and the a lower frequency. If you press and hold the side of the bar, the frequency will begin to change rapidly. It will stop when you release it.

side of the bar to tune to

side of the

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TUNE ICON

To tune with the interface dial, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push the selector down, and turn the dial to TUNE. Then press ENTER on the selector, and turn the dial to the desired frequency. To exit the TUNE mode, press ENTER again.

SEEK ICONS

or

SEEK － The SEEK function 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. To activate the seek function with the interface dial, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push the selector on the interface dial to the right or left.

SCAN INDICATOR

SCAN ICON

SCAN － The SCAN function 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 upper display.

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To activate the scan function with the interface dial, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push down the selector on the interface dial, and push the selector to the right. You will see ‘‘SCAN’’ on the audio control display. When it finds a strong signal, 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 that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again, or push the interface selector to the right again.

PRESET ICONS

Preset － Each preset button/icon can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. To view the preset icons on the audio control display, push the AUDIO button.

1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two sets of FM frequencies with the preset buttons (on-screen icons).

2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN

function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3. Pick a preset number (1－6), you

want for that station. Press the preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.

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To store the frequency on a preset icon, turn the interface dial to select a desired preset icon. The selected preset icon will be highlighted. Press and hold ENTER on the selector for more than 2 seconds to store the frequency.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a

total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

AUTO SEL INDICATOR

A.SEL ICON

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

To activate AUTO SELECT, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display. Push the interface selector down to scroll down the display, turn the knob to A.SEL, then press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see ‘‘AUTO SEL’’ flashing in the audio control display, and ‘‘A.SEL’’ on the upper display. Then, the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons. You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button.

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If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons (icons) as previously described. To turn off auto select, press ENTER on the interface selector again. This restores the presets you originally set.

Radio Frequencies and Reception For information on AM/FM radio frequencies and reception, see page page Adjusting the Sound For information, see page 224.

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Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC). To adjust each mode, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, push the interface selector down, and turn the interface dial to SOUND. Then press ENTER on the selector. Select the mode you want to adjust by pushing the interface selector up or down, or by turning the interface dial.

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SOUND ICON

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CURRENT SETTING

The current setting is also shown on the upper display. The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. BASS/TREBLE － To adjust bass and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the audio control display. Turn the interface dial to the desired level (－6 to ＋6), and enter your selection by pressing ENTER.

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CENTER/SUBWOOFER － To adjust the strength of the sound from the center or subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to the desired level (－6 to ＋6), and enter your selection by pressing ENTER. The current setting is shown on the audio control display. Even if the adjustment level reaches －6, the sub woofer is not turned off.

Dolby PL (Prologic) II － Dolby PL (Prologic) II signal processing creates multi-channel surround sound from the audio signal recorded with 2 channel stereo sources. Dolby prologic II can only be activated when listening to CD (CD-DA, MP3/WMA), XM radio, and AUX. When it activates, ‘‘DPL II’’ is shown on the upper display.

FADER/BALANCE － These modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Fader adjusts the front-to-back strength, while balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. To adjust fader and balance, select FADER or BALANCE, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the audio control display. Turn the interface dial to the desired level (fader: F9 to R9, balance: L9 to R9), and enter your selection by pressing ENTER. To equalize the fader or balance, turn the interface dial until the readings on the sound grid come to the center of the adjustment bar.

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To set this feature on or off, select Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Rotate the interface dial to ON or OFF, and press ENTER. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘‘Dolby’’, ‘‘ProLogic’’, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) － The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed. The faster you go, the louder the audio volume becomes. As you slow down, the audio volume decreases.

The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH. Turn the interface dial to the desired setting, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER.

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XM BAND PRESET

NUMBER

CHANNEL NUMBER

CATEGORY MODE INDICATOR

CH MODE INDICATOR

U.S. model is shown.

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U.S. model is shown.

AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

PWR/VOL KNOB

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) BAR

XM BUTTON

DISP/MODE BUTTON

TUNE/FOLDER BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

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Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM® Radio anywhere in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio®, Inc. and XM CANADA® is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. XM 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 Radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the upper display and the audio control display.

Operating the XM Radio To listen to the XM Radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system, and press the button. To view the audio control display, press the AUDIO button. Adjust the volume turning the PWR/VOL knob. The last channel you listened to will show on the upper display. DISP － Each time you press and release the DISP/MODE button, the upper display changes in the following sequence: Channel name, category, artist name, and music title.

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MODE － To switch between the category mode and channel mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes. A ‘‘CH’’ (channel) or ‘‘CAT’’ (category) mode indicator appears on the upper display.

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To Select a Channel When in the satellite radio mode, you can use any of four methods to find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY), SCAN, and the preset icons. You can also switch between the category mode and channel mode on the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Rotate the interface dial to select the mode. Press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection. TUNE － Press the TUNE/FOLDER bar to change channel selections. Press the side of the bar to tune to higher numbered channels, and the side of the bar to tune to lower numbered channels. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

TUNE ICON

SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) ICON

You can also change channel selections on the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Rotate the interface dial to select TUNE. Press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection. Rotate the interface knob to the desired channel. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

or

) to

SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) － Press either side of the SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) bar ( select another category. You can also change the category on the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then push the selector on the interface dial to the right side or left side to select another category.

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SCAN － The scan function gives you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button again.

SCAN INDICATOR

SCAN ICON

You can also scan the channels on the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Push the selector to the right to activate scan feature.

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Preset － You can store up to 12
preset channels using the preset buttons/icons. Each button/icon stores one channel from the XM1
band and one channel from the XM2
band. To store a channel: 1. Press the

button. To view

the audio control display, press the AUDIO button. Either XM1 or XM2 will be shown on the display.

2. Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune to a desired channel. In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the

first six channels.

5. Press the

button again. The

other XM band will be shown. Store the next six channels by repeating steps 2 and 3.

Adjusting the Sound For information, see page 224. XM Radio Reception For information, see page 235.

PRESET ICONS

Once a channel is stored, press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.

3. Pick a preset number for the

channel you want to store. Press and hold the appropriate button until you hear a beep. To store the channel on a preset icon, rotate the interface dial to select a desired preset icon. The selected preset icon will be highlighted. Press and hold ENTER on the selector for more than 2 seconds to store the channel.

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XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘LOADING’’ － XM is loading the audio or program information. ‘‘OFF AIR’’ － The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting.

‘‘UPDATING’’ － The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally. ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ － The signal is currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.

‘‘ - - - -’’ － The selected channel number does not exist, or is not part of your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this time. ‘‘ANTENNA’’ － There is a problem with the XM antenna. Please consult your dealer.

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Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signal is weaker in these areas.

SATELLITE

GROUND REPEATER

Satellite Radio Signals 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, satellite radio also allows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display. The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas. Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator.

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Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions: ● Driving on the north side of an

east/west mountain road.

● Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road.

● Driving in tunnels.

● Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you.

● Driving on the lower level of a

multi-tiered road.

● Driving on a single lane road

alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.

There may also be other geographic situations or structures that could affect satellite radio reception.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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NOTE ICON

SOUND FILE

RECORDED DATE

Turn the selector knob to select a sound file, then press ENTER. The audio control display shows the category, name and title information of the selected file.

To replay and see the stored information, press the AUDIO button to select the audio control display. Push down the selector knob to display the audio menu. Turn the selector knob to select NOTE, then press ENTER.

NoteFunction Ifequipped. This function stores the sound content played on the selected XM radio station with the channel, category, name, and title information. To activate this function, press and hold the button for about 2
seconds while a song or passage which you want to store is playing. The function records for about 10
seconds, enough for you to identify the selection when you play it back. Once you store the recorded sound file, you can replay it and confirm the information. The system can store up to 30 sound files. If you continue to store more information, the oldest one will be deleted each time you add new information.

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Receiving Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, push the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system, and press the button. A variety of music types

and styles will play. If you decide to purchase XM Radio service, contact XM Radio at www. xmradio.com,or at 1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact XM CANADA® at www.xmradio.ca,or at 1-877-209-0079. You will need to give them your radio I. D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you've registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the satellite radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes. While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘CAT’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the upper display, and you'll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA®.

To delete a file, select it by turning the selector knob, then push it to the right. Select ‘‘Delete All’’ or ‘‘Delete Selected Item,’’ then press ENTER.

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Normal mode

MP3/WMA mode

DISC NUMBER

MP3 MODE INDICATOR

FOLDER NUMBER

SCAN INDICATOR

TRACK NUMBER

SCAN INDICATOR

WMA MODE INDICATOR

U.S. model is shown.

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U.S. model is shown.

AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

DISC SLOT DISC/AUX BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

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PWR/VOL KNOB

DISC LOAD INDICATOR

DISP/MODE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON TUNE/FOLDER BAR

PRESET BUTTONS

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Your vehicle's audio system has an in-dash disc changer with the same controls used for the radio. To operate the disc changer, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. The disc changer can play these disc formats: ● CD (CD-DA) ● CD-R/RW ● DVD-A The disc packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

The changer can also play MP3 or WMA format (see page 245). DVD-A discs not meeting DVD verification standards may not be playable. The changer cannot play DVD-V or DVD-R/RW formats. Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed discs are not playable. You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system.

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

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Loading Discs 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 upper display, and the 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 in the upper 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 upper display, and the disc load indicator turns red again and blinks as the CD is loaded.

3. When the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the upper 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 upper display, then the system begins playing the last 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 upper display, and the disc load indicator turns red and starts blinking.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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You can also select the empty position by pressing the appropriate preset button. You can load a disc(s) in any mode (AM, FM, XM, or AUX) if you do not select an empty position. You cannot select the empty position if there is no disc in the changer.

2. Insert a disc into the disc slot

when the disc load indicator turns green, and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears on the upper 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 number blinking on the upper display, and the disc load indicator turns red again and blinks as the CD is loaded. Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

3. You will see ‘‘DISC READ’’ on the

upper display, then the system begins to play the CD.

EMPTY POSITION

You can load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing. Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display. Select the empty position (‘‘No Disc’’ is shown on the audio control display) by rotating the interface dial. Then press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection. The current CD stops playing and starts the loading sequence. The CD just loaded will play.

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When playing a CD (CD-DA), the audio control display shows disc number, album name, track number, and elapsed time. When playing a CD without this information, the number of the disc and track playing and the elapsed time are shown on the audio control display. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will advance to the beginning of the first track/file (in MP3/WMA mode) on the next disc, then play that track/file.

To Play a Disc

CURRENT DISC

Select the changer by pressing the DISC/AUX button. You will see the ‘‘CD’’ on the upper display. The system will begin playing the last selected CD in the CD changer. If you want to see the list of the discs in the CD changer, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display. You will see the current disc position highlighted.

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EMPTY POSITION

To select a disc, press an appropriate preset button (1－6), or select an appropriate preset icon by rotating the interface dial, then press ENTER on the interface selector. If you select an empty position (‘‘No Disc’’ is shown) in the CD changer, the system will load a CD into the empty slot (see page 243).

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Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The CD changer can also 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 upper 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 on a disc, the upper display only shows two digits.

NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays FORMAT, and then skips to the next file. When playing a CD compressed in MP3/WMA format, the audio control display shows disc number, folder name, file number, and elapsed time. When playing a CD without this information, the disc number, track number, and the elapsed time are shown on the audio control display.

If the disc has a complex structure, it will take a while to read the disc before the system begins to play it. Depending on the software the files were made with, it may not be possible to play some files, or display some text data.

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side of the

SEEK/SKIP － Each time you press and release the SEEK/SKIP bar, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track (file in MP3/WMA mode). Press and release 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. To move rapidly within a track/file, press and hold the the SEEK/SKIP bar.

side of the

side of

or

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 on the disc, and use the SEEK/SKIP bar to change files.

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SKIP ICON

You can also change tracks/files on the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then push the selector on the interface dial to the right to skip forward to the beginning of the next track/file. Push the selector left 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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InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER SELECTION － To select a different folder, press and release the side of the TUNE/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 previous folder.

UsingaTrackList You can also select a track/file (in MP3/WMA) directly from the track list on the audio control display. Press the AUDIO button to view the display, then rotate the interface dial to the current disc. Press ENTER on the selector to view the track list on the display. The current disc is highlighted.

CURRENT TRACK

To select a track, rotate the interface dial or push up and down the selector on the interface dial. Then press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection.

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CURRENT FOLDER(S)

REPEAT INDICATOR

You will see ‘‘REPEAT’’ next to the TRACK icon on the audio control display. To turn off this feature, select track repeat as previously described, then press ENTER again.

TRACK REPEAT ICON

REPEAT － This feature, when activated, continuously replays the current track (file in MP3/WMA mode). To activate it, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Rotate the interface dial to select track repeat. Press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection.

InMP3/WMAmode You will see a list of the folder(s) on the current disc. To select a folder (s), rotate the interface dial or push up and down the selector on the interface dial. Then press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection. If the disc has several folders, the list advances to the next folder. When the list of the files is displayed, select it by rotating the knob, or pushing the selector up and down.

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REPEAT INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

DISC REPEAT ICON

FOLDER REPEAT ICON

DISC REPEAT － This feature, when activated, continuously replays the current CD. Press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Rotate the interface dial to select DISC REPEAT. Press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection. You will see ‘‘REPEAT’’ next to the DISC icon on the audio control display. To turn off this feature, select the DISC REPEAT, then press ENTER again.

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER REPEAT － This feature, when activated, replays all the files in the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3/WMA. To activate folder repeat, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Rotate the interface dial to select FOLDER REPEAT. Press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection.

You will see ‘‘FOLDER REPEAT’’ on the audio control display. To turn off this feature, select FOLDER REPEAT, then press ENTER again. SCAN － The scan function samples all tracks (files in a folder in MP3 or WMA mode) on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc. To activate scan, press and release the SCAN button. You will also see ‘‘SCAN’’ and the track/file number blinking on the upper display. To hear the rest of the track/file, press and hold the SCAN button for more than 2 seconds. If you don't, the system advances to the next track/ file, plays about 10 seconds of it, and continues through the rest of the track/file the same way. When the system finishes scanning all the tracks/files on 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.

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InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER SCAN － The folder scan function samples the first file of each folder on 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 ‘‘FOLDER SCAN’’ next to disc number on the audio control display. You will also see ‘‘SCAN’’ and the folder number blinking on the upper display. To hear the rest of the file in the folder currently scanning, press and hold the SCAN button for more than 2
seconds.

SCAN INDICATOR

If you don't, the system advances to the next folder, plays about 10
seconds of it, and continues through the rest of the folders the same way.

SCAN INDICATOR

TRACK SCAN ICON

To activate the scan feature on the audio control display, press the AUDIO button to view the display. Push down the selector on the interface dial, then push the selector to the left. You will see ‘‘SCAN’’ next to the TRACK icon on the audio control display. To turn off this feature, push the selector to the left again within 10 seconds.

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DISC SCAN － The disc scan function samples the first track/file (in MP3/WMA mode) on each disc within the changer in numerical order. To activate this feature, press the SCAN button twice. In the MP3/ WMA mode, press the SCAN button three times. The first track/file on each disc plays for about 10 seconds. You will see ‘‘SCAN’’ next to the DISC icon on the audio control display. You will also see ‘‘SCAN’’ and the disc number blinking on the upper display. To hear the rest of the track/file on the disc currently scanning, press and hold the SCAN button for more than 2 seconds.

SCAN INDICATOR

DISC SCAN ICON

If you don't, the system advances to the next disc, plays about 10 seconds of it, and continues through the rest of the discs the same way. Each time you press and release the SCAN button, the mode changes from scan, to folder scan, to disc scan, then to normal play.

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 random play, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Rotate the interface dial to select TRACK RANDOM. Press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection.

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RANDOM INDICATOR

TRACK RANDOM ICON

You will see ‘‘RANDOM’’ next to the TRACK/FILE icon on the audio display. To turn off this feature, select TRACK RANDOM, then press ENTER again.

InMP3/WMAmode FOLDER RANDOM － This feature plays the files within a folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3/ WMA. To activate folder random play, press the AUDIO button to view the audio control display, then push down the selector on the interface dial. Rotate the interface dial to select the FOLDER RANDOM. Press ENTER on the selector to enter your selection.

FOLDER RANDOM INDICATOR

FOLDER RANDOM ICON

You will see ‘‘FOLDER RANDOM’’ on the audio control display. To turn off this feature, select FOLDER RANDOM, then press ENTER again.

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Playing a DVD-A Disc You can play a DVD-A disc in the CD changer. The disc controls are same as previously described. To Pause a Disc To pause a disc, press the preset button which corresponds to the current disc. To play the disc again, press the preset button again.

Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

To Stop Playing a Disc If you turn the system off while a disc 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 disc will begin playing where it left off. To take the system out of disc mode, press the AM/FM, or DISC/AUX, or button to switch to the radio, or satellite radio, or auxiliary input while a disc is playing. When you return to disc mode by pressing the DISC/AUX button, play will continue at the same point that it left off.

Removing Discs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press and release the eject ) button. You will see ‘‘EJECT’’ on the upper 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 disc within 10 seconds, the system selects the previous mode (AM, FM1, FM2, or XM Radio). If you do not remove the disc from the slot, the system will reload the disc after 10 seconds and put the CD changer in pause mode. To begin playing the disc, press the DISC/ AUX button.

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Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 257. Disc Changer Error Messages For information, see page 255. Adjusting the Sound For information, see page 224.

To remove a different disc from the changer, first select it by pressing the corresponding number on the preset button or turning the interface knob, and pressing ENTER on the interface selector. When that disc 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.

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Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system)

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.

Error

Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High Temperature

Check Disc

Check Disc and Changer Error

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc changer. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. For more information, see page 258.

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. For more information, see page 258. If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer.

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Make sure a playable disc is in the CD changer (see page 241).

Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. For more information, see page 258. If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer.

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Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system)

Error

Message

FORMAT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

OWNER'S MANUAL

PUSH EJECT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

OWNER'S MANUAL

Cause

Solution

Track/File format not supported

Mechanical error

Servo error

Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s). Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 258.) Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. For the additional information on damaged discs, see page 258. The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

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GeneralInformation ● When using CD-R/CD-RW discs, use only high quality CDs labeled