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can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
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will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
REQ Radio
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. SEEK Buttons (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it.INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 193
SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will be displayed. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink.
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2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob. Press the TUNE control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind or fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.
TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob again to exit setting tone, balance and fade. MUSIC TYPE Button (Radio Mode) Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for 5 seconds. Pressing the Music Type button or turning the TUNE control knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- tion. Toggle the Music Type button to select the following format types:
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Program Type
No program type or un-
defined
Adult Hits Classical
Classic Rock
College Country
Foreign Language
Information
Jazz News
Nostalgia
Oldies
Personality
Public
16 Digit-Character Dis-
play
None
Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language
Inform Jazz News
Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public
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Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk
Rock Soft
Soft Rock
Soft Rhythm and Blues
Sports Talk Top 40
WeatherR & B
Rel Musc Rel Talk
Rock Soft
Soft Rck Soft R&B
Sports Talk Top 40
WeatherBy pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: NOTE: Use Tune Control Knob to scroll through the entries, and push Audio/Select button to select an entry and make changes. • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll up and down the menu (If Equipped). • DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between playing the DVD or pausing the DVD, by pushing the SELECT button (If Equipped).
• DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following: • Subtitle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (If Equipped). • Audio Stream – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages (if supported on the disc) (If Equipped). • Angle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if it is supported by the DVD disc (If Equipped).
NOTE: The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD.
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Equipped).
Equipped).
• VES Power - Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF (If • VES Lock - Locks out rear VES remote controls (If • VES CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones, by pressing the Audio/Select button (If Equipped). • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button will allow user to set the clock. Turn TUNE control knob to adjust the hours then press and turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE control knob again to save changes. • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll through the following items, and set defaults according to customer preference.
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Menu Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other⬙. Enter the 4 digit country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Audio Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default audio language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other⬙. Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select.
Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other⬙. Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between subtitle OFF or ON. Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum audio dynamic range - The default is set to ⬙High⬙ and under this setting, dialogues are played at 11 db higher than if the setting is ⬙Normal.⬙
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. AutoPlay — If Equipped When this is set to ON and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not auto play the main title. In such cases, use the menu button on the remote control to select desired title to play. NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the cus- tomer preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons (Radio Mode) Press buttons to select AM or FM Modes.
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SET Button (Radio Mode) — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,12 FM and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push- button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice.
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Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their vehicle to a authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum total of 5 times.CAUTION!
The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) Press the LOAD button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙INSERT DISC,⬙ insert the CD into the player.
Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc.
CAUTION!
• This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)
Press the eject button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc.
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Press and hold the eject button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. SEEK Button (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow to scroll through tracks faster in CD, MP3/MWA modes. SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
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RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the Radio to the Radio mode. RND Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play.
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files, however, acceptable MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems:• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files: 255
• Maximum number of folders: 100
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a • Level 2: 31 (including a separator3-character extension)
⬙.⬙ and a
3-character extension)
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ WMA files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/ WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times.
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If a disc contain multi formats, such as CD audio and mp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/wma tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file. When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.
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MPEG Specifi-
cation
Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)
MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3
48, 44.1, 32
MPEG-2 Audio
Layer 3
24, 22.05, 16
WMA Specifica-
tion
Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)
WMA
44.1 and 48
Bit rate (kbps)
320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48
160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48
Bit Rate (kbps)
48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported.
Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer • Number of files and folders - Loading times will
to load than non-multisession discs
CD-R media
increase with more files and folders
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc.
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). The folder list will time out after 5 seconds. INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for 3 seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file.
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Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player, cassette player or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. Pushing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function.
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SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
PSCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function.
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of Manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES威) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES威) Guide. Dolby Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. ⬙Dolby⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
the Owner’s
Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DTS ⬙DTS⬙ and ⬙DTS 2.0⬙ are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
RES Radio
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
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Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn the radio on. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn the radio off. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it.SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in either AM or FM frequen- cies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will be displayed. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob. Press the TUNE control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button, and selecting SET CLOCK. Once in this display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies.
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TUNE Control Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
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Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob again to exit setting tone, balance and fade. MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for 5 seconds. Pressing the Music Type button or turning the TUNE control knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- tion. Toggle the Music Type button to select the following format types:
Program Type
No program type or un-
defined
Adult Hits Classical
Classic Rock
College Country
Foreign Language
Information
Jazz News
Nostalgia
Oldies
Personality
Public
16 Digit-Character Dis-
play
None
Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language
Inform Jazz News
Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public
Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk
Rock Soft
Soft Rock
Soft Rhythm and Blues
Sports Talk Top 40
WeatherR & B
Rel Musc Rel Talk
Rock Soft
Soft Rck Soft R&B
Sports Talk Top 40
WeatherBy pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
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If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow user to set the clock. Turn TUNE control knob to adjust the hours then press and turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE control knob again to save changes.
AM and FM Buttons Press buttons to select AM or FM Modes. SET Button — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
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Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed.
Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM and 12 FM stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable com- pact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than an inch, a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
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CAUTION!
away and jam the player mechanism.
• This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel • RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert • Dual—media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and can cause damage to the player.
a second CD if one is already loaded.
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
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If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. NOTE: Ejecting with ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow to scroll through tracks faster in CD, MP3 modes. SCAN Button Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing.
TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button Switches the Radio to the Radio mode. RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3
file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to readINSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 215
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8
• Maximum number of files: 255
• Maximum number of folders (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With in this 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result display. • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a3-character extension)
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• Level 2: 31 (including a separator
3-character extension)
⬙.⬙ and a
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bitrates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.
MPEG Specifi-
cation
Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)
MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3
48, 44.1, 32
MPEG-2 Audio
Layer 3
24, 22.05, 16
Bit Rate (kbps)
320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32
160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,16, 8
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported.
Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer • Number of files and folders - Loading times will
to load than non-multisession discs
CD-R media
increase with more files and folders
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc.
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LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). The folder list will time out after 5 seconds. INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for 3 seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file.
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Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. Pushing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds (when ignition is off). Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of Manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES威) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES威) Guide.
the Owner’s
SALES CODE RER — AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3
Capability (RER) combines a Global-Positioning System-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes. This radio has a hard drive. CD’s can be ripped to the hard drive, and the map data comes loaded on the hard drive. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions.INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 219
Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The satellites’ clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set. To manually set the clock, change the time zone, or change daylight savings information, use a ball point pen or similar object to press the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio. The Setup screen appears. Setting the Clock 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press
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either the H button on the faceplate to change the hour or the M button on the faceplate to change the minute. 2. The time setting will increase each time you press the button. Holding either button in will fast forward the setting. 3. If no changes are made within 5 seconds of accessing the Setup screen, the screen will time out and you will be taken to the last mode. NOTE: To reset the clock, select the appropriate time zone and press ENTER. The clock will revert to the accurate time based on the time zone you selected. Changing the Time Zone 1. Highlight “Clock Setup” and press ENTER. 2. At the Clock Setup screen highlight the box next to “Time Zone” and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the appropriate time zone for you location and press ENTER to store your selection. Select “Done” when finished. NOTE: When you are traveling and enter a new time zone, the cluck must be reset manually for the new zone. Changing Daylight Savings Time 1. Highlight the box next to “Time” and press ENTER. 2. Select Daylight Savings when Daylight Savings Time is in effect or Select Standard if Daylight Savings Time is not being observed. press ENTER. 3. Select “Done” when finished. Select “Done” to exit from the clock setting mode.
SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of SIRIUS audio service that is included with the factory- installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will contact you to supply a welcome kit and to confirm subscription information, including the set up of your on-line listening account at no additional charge. For further information, call the toll-free number 888-539- 7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information available when calling:
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1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access With RSC Radios With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY position and the radio ON, press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE control knob until Sirius ID is selected. Press the TUNE control knob and the Sirius ID number will be displayed. The Sirius ID number display will time out in 2 minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen.
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Selecting Satellite Mode (RSC Radios) Press the SAT button until ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped). Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug- gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
form of short audio mutes.
• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause intermittent reception.
cause signal blockage.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it.
SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for 8 seconds before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available) information. Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional 3 seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display). RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. TUNE Control (Rotary) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the channel.
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MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for 5 seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE control knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items:
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• Display Sirius ID number — Press the SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscrip- tion.
SET Button — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory. You may add a second channel to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into
push-button memory. The channels stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to push-button memory {12 Satellite stations}. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES姞) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES威) Guide.VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. Refer to your VES™ User’s Manual for detailed operating instructions. The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Press the release button and lower the screen.
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Overhead Display Screen
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Remote Control Location
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD.
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
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will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch changes CD’s on the 6–Disc in-dash CD changer radio. This button does not function for all other radios.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.
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3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating Controls
The instrument panel features four airflow registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument panel and two are located in the center of the instrument panel. These registers can be fully closed to partially block airflow, and they can be adjusted to direct airflow where the occupant desires.
Blower Control
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Temperature Control
Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speed increases as you turn the outer control ring to the right from the OFF position.
Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air in- side the passenger compart- ment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler tem- peratures while the red area indicates warmer tempera- tures.
If your air conditioning performance seems NOTE: lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- denser: located in front of the radiator, for an accumula- tion of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.
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Mode Control
The mode control allows you to choose from several pat- terns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode, as identified by the symbols, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the control to a particular mode, the more air distribu- tion you receive from that mode.
is
Air is directed through the four outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct
Panel
air flow. Bi-Level
Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.
NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets and side window demist outlets with a small amount
through the defrost outlet. Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Defrost
Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- mum fan and temperature (Hot) settings for best wind- shield and side window defrosting. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the fan switch is not in the A/C position. This dehumidi- fies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary.
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Circulation Control
Press the mode control knob to activate the recirculation mode. A lamp (in the knob) will illuminate when you are in recirculate mode. Press the knob again to deactivate the system. Only use the recircu- lation mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in very hot or humid weather. NOTE: Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. In cold or damp weather, the use of the recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of
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moisture build up inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the Outside Air position. NOTE: Recirculation mode will not operate in floor, mix or defrost modes. Air Conditioning Operation
Press the temperature control knob to activate the air condi- tioning mode. A lamp will illuminate when the Air Con- ditioning System is engaged. Press the knob again to deac- tivate the system.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
Operating Tips
Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases, turning on the air conditioning (pressing the snowflake button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature control, air direction, and blower speed to maintain comfort. As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to direct air onto the windshield. Adjust the temperature control and blower speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette
smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant during summer to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50 % concentration is recommended. Refer to Fluids and Genuine Parts in Section 7 for the proper coolant type. When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic in hot weather especially when towing a trailer, addi- tional engine cooling may be required. If this situation is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower gear to increase engine RPM, coolant flow and fan speed. When stopped in heavy traffic, it may be necessary to shift into N (Neutral) and depress the accelerator slightly for fast idle operation to increase coolant flow and fan speed.
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Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation system. When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort. Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc- tions. Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com- pressor damage when the system is started again.
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CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ Extreme Cold Weather(Below –20°F Or –29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 243䡵 Manual Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 243
▫ 6-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
䡵 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
▫ Shift Lock Manual Override — If Equipped . . . 248
▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System . . . . . . . 249
▫ 4–Speed Automatic Transmission(3.7L Engine)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
▫ 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
(4.0L Engine)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255236 STARTING AND OPERATING
䡵 Four-Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
▫ Mp 143 Single-Speed Part-Time
Transfer Case — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
▫ Shifting Procedure - Electronically
Shifted Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
▫ Mp 140 Single-Speed Full-Time
Transfer Case — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
䡵 On-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 272▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 274
䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . . 281
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 286䡵 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
▫ Base System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
▫ Premium System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 291
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
▫ 3.7L Engine (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
▫ 4.0L Engine (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298STARTING AND OPERATING 237
䡵 Adding Fuel
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
▫ Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
▫ Trailer Towing Weights(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . 310
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315238 STARTING AND OPERATING
▫ Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
䡵 Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
▫ Towing – 2WD Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
▫ Towing — 4WD Or All-WheelDrive Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.
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Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in N (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal before starting vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the selector lever in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range. Normal Starting Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5
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Tip Start Feature — Automatic Transmission Only Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly to START position, and release it. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself when the engine is running.
Ignition Key Positions
Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is recommended. If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
WARNING!
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Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to Section 6 of this manual for proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is
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released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures should be repeated. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up.CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three wire extension cord.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are expected to last for several days.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
6-Speed Manual Transmission
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.
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Follow the shift pattern on the gearshift knob. NOTE: The backup lights will come on when your vehicle is in R (Reverse) gear and the ignition is in the ON position.
Manual Shift Controls
WARNING!
When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual transmission in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. Never use any gear as a substitute for the parking brake.
CAUTION!
To drive as safely as possible and to prolong the life of your manual transmission, follow these tips: • Before shifting from a forward gear into reverse, or from reverse to a forward gear, stop vehicle com- pletely. Otherwise, accelerated transmission wear may result.
heat buildup and damages the clutch.
speeds in lower gears. Engine damage may result.
• Do not operate at sustained high engine or road • Do not downshift into a low gear while traveling at too high a speed for that gear. Engine, clutch, or transmis- sion damage may result. • Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This causes • When you slow down or go up a grade, downshift as • Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the • During cold weather, you may experience increased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up. This is normal. • Push in the clutch pedal completely when shifting. Otherwise, transmission or clutch damage may result.
speed requires or the engine may overheat.
clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged.
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• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between a forward gear and reverse, do not spin wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
Recommended Manual Transmission Shifting Speeds The manufacturer recommends that you use the shift speeds listed in the chart below. Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) En- gine 3.7L
2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6
Speeds
15 (24)
Accel.
1 to 2
Cruise
10 (16)
24
(39) 19
(31)34
(55) 27
(43)47
(76) 37
(60)56
(90) 41
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Recommended Manual Transmission Downshifting Speeds To prevent clutch and transmission damage, your vehicle should be downshifted at speeds no greater than those listed in the chart below:
Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH
(KM/H)
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to over speed and/or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is depressed.
Gear Selec- tion Maxi- mum Speed
6th to 5th
5th to 4th
4th to 3rd
3rd to 2nd
2nd to
1st
100
mph (160
km/h)80 mph
(128
km/h)60 mph
40 mph
20 mph
(96
(64
(32
km/h)
km/h)
km/h)
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WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
to a complete stop.
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P (Park) only after the vehicle has come • Shift into or out of R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from R (Reverse), P (Park), or N (Neutral) into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
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Shift Lock Manual Override — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from Park with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed. To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following steps: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the shift lock manual override cover which is located on the PRNDL bezel. 3. Depress and maintain firm pressure on the service brake pedal. 4. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual override opening. Press and hold the shift lock lever down.
5. Move the shift lever into the N (Neutral) position. 6. The vehicle may then be started in N (Neutral). Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer, if the shift lock manual override has been used.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of P (Park) and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of P (Park). 4–Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L Engine) Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears.
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Automatic Shift Controls
Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into another gear range.
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P (Park) This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in P (Park) position.
WARNING!
Never use P (Park) position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
R (Reverse) Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. N (Neutral) Shift into N (Neutral) when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in N (Neutral) can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in Section 5 and “Towing a Disabled Vehicle” in Section 6 of this manual. D (Drive) For most city and highway driving.
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2 (Second) For moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pave- ment or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to 2nd gear. Will not shift to 3rd. 1 (First) For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no upshift. Provides engine compression braking at low speeds. Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically controlled fourth and fifth speed (Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift from 3rd gear to Overdrive if the following conditions are present:
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perature;
• the transmission selector is in D (Drive); • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48
• the “TOW/HAUL” button has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating tempera-km/h);
ture. If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- NOTE: peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level. Refer also to the Note under torque converter clutch, later in this section.
If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. If the transmission temperature becomes hot enough the “Transmission Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate and the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down. After cooldown, the transmis- sion will resume normal operation. The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to Drive if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). When To Use “TOW/HAUL” Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the “TOW/HAUL” button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When
operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, the transmission will shift to 3rd gear and 4th will be enabled under steady cruise conditions.
Tow/Haul Button
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The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation. If the “TOW/HAUL” mode is desired, the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started. Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- tions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the transmission limp home mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop.
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To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. 3. Turn off the engine, be sure to turn the key to the LOCK position. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- gine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. If the problem persists, P (Park), R (Reverse), and N (Neutral) will continue to operate. Only Second gear range will operate in the D (Drive) shifter position. Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ- ent feeling or response during normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during accelera- tion, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (4.0L Engine) The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles.
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gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first. P (Park) This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in P (Park) position.
WARNING!
Never use P (Park) position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
Automatic Shift Controls
Gear Ranges
NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting. Transmission
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WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
R (Reverse) Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
N (Neutral) Shift into N (Neutral) when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in N (Neutral) can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in Section 5 and “Towing a Disabled Vehicle” in Section 6 of this manual. D (Drive) The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear. The D (Drive) position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows you to move the shifter left (-) or right (+) when the shifter is in the D (Drive) position, allowing the selection
of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but can shift down to 2
(second) or 1 (first), when needed.WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.
