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driver’s side temperature control so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the corner vents. For faster defogging, manually set the fan speed to high.

to help clear the

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

When the indicator in the button is on, the front passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

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Dual Temperature Control

EX-LandEX-LV6
Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger.

The driver’s side and the passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently by adjusting these switches when the green indicator in the DUAL button is on.

TemperatureControl Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by pushing the driver’s side temperature control switch up or down.

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DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

DUAL BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

With navigation system

DUAL BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then push the switch up or down on the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, push the switch up or down on the passenger’s side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

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

or

Dual Temperature Control

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

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Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor Onmodelswithclimatecontrolsystem

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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

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An audio system is standard on all models. Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle’s audio system.

LX and LX-P models

EX and EX V6 models

Audio System

On LX model (including LX-P), see pages

through

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On EX and EX V6 models, and EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system, see pages 149

through

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On models with navigation system, see pages

through

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With navigation system

EX-L and EX-L V6 models without navigation system

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

AM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

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TUNE (SOUND) KNOB

TITLE BUTTON A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BUTTONS

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

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

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

On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on automatically.

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

On the FM band, you can also use the features provided by the radio data system (RDS). For more information on the RDS, see page 137

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Use the TUNE knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency, and turn it to the left to tune to a lower frequency.

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The skip function searches

SKIP up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either of the SKIP buttons (

or

), then release it.

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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 in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

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

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

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Each preset button can

Preset store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

1.

2.

3.

4.

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

Use the tune, skip, scan, or RDS function to tune the radio to a desired station.

Pick a preset button (1
hold it until you hear a beep.

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6), and

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

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If you are

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

Press the A. SEL button. You will see A. SEL flashing in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

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

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

, press the

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

For information on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see page 209

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Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a favorite station and display the program service name according to the information provided by the radio data system (RDS).

ProgramService(PS)NameDisplay The program service name display function shows the name of the station you are listening to. With the audio system on and the FM band selected, you can turn this function on or off.

Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, the display continues to show the frequency with the PS name display function on.

When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button, the display shows ‘‘PS OFF.’’

To switch the function between on and off, press and release the TITLE button. With the system on, you will see ‘‘PS ON’’ message on the display. If the station you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to the station name.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

RadioDataSystem(RDS)Category

RDS CATEGORY

On the FM band selected, you can select the program category provided by the RDS. Press either side of the FOLDER bar ( ▲ ▼ to display and select an RDS category. The principal RDS categories are shown as follows;

or

ALL: All RDS category stations ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music COUNTRY: Country music

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SOFT: Adult hits and soft music TOP 40: Top 40 of hits OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies R & B: Rhythm and blues, and soft rhythm and blues RELIGION: Religion music and religion talk CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sport, talk, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information

Press either side of the FOLDER bar to select an RDS category. The display shows the selected RDS category name for about 10 seconds. You can use the search or scan function to find radio stations on the selected RDS category. If you do nothing while the RDS category name is displayed, the selected category is cancelled.

RDSProgramSearch This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category. To activate it, press and release either of the SKIP buttons ( ). You will see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it. When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 5 seconds.

or

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

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RDSProgramSCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected RDS category. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal in the selected RDS category. You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will 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.

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

You can use the RDS program search or scan function even if the PS name display function is off. In this case, the display shows a frequency in place of a PS name.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob repeatedly to display the BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, and SVC (speed-sensitive volume compensation) settings.

BASS

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Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

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Adjusts the treble.

FADER strength of the sound.

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Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

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adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

This function is set to MID as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory.

Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.

). The audio system

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SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking.

ExceptSVCadjustment When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.

The system will return to the audio display about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Speed-sensitiveVolume 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; SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the TUNE knob to

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CD BUTTON

DISC EJECT BUTTON

TUNE (SOUND) KNOB SCAN BUTTON

Playing a Disc (LX model)

LOAD INDICATOR

TITLE BUTTON

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

RPT/RDM (REPEAT/RANDOM) BAR

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BUTTONS

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

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Playing a Disc (LX model)

To Play a Disc To load or play a disc, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc player, press the CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display.

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

This audio system can also play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA format, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the display. You can select up to 99
folders, or up to 255 tracks/files.

NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.

Video CDs and DVD discs do not work in this unit.

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The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are: −

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

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Bit rate: 32/40/48/64/80/96/128/160/192
kbps Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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Playing a Disc (LX model)

TextDataDisplayFunction Each time you press the TITLE button, the display shows you the text data on a disc, if the disc was recorded with text data.

You can see the album, artist, and track name in the display. If a disc is recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can see the folder and file name, and the artist, album, and track tag.

With the folder name, you will see the FOLDER indicator in the display. The TRACK indicator is shown with the file or track name.

ToLoadaDisc Insert a disc about halfway into the disc slot. The drive will pull the disc in the rest of the way to play it. You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio. The number of the current track is shown in the display. When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA, the numbers of the current folder and file are shown. The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system.

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When playing a CD-DA with text data, the album and track name are shown in the display. With a disc in MP3 or WMA, the display shows the folder and file name.

ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files You can use the SKIP buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks (files in MP3/ WMA mode).

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Each time you press and SKIP button, the

SKIP release the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track (file in MP3 or WMA mode). Press and release the the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

to skip backward to

To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the button.

SKIP

or

Playing a Disc (LX model)

The display shows up to about 14
characters of selected text data (the folder name, file name, etc.). If the text data has more than 14
characters, you will see the first 14
characters and the indicator in the display. Press and hold the TITLE button until the next 14
characters are shown.

You will also see some text data under these conditions:

When a new folder, file, or track is selected.

When you change the audio mode to play a disc with text data or in MP3 or WMA.

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

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To

InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER SELECTION select a different folder, press either side of the FOLDER bar to move to the beginning of the next folder. Press the the next folder, and the side of the bar to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

side of the bar to skip to

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▼

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REPEAT (TRACK/FILE REPEAT) To continuously replay a track (files in MP3 or WMA mode), press and release the RPT side of the RPT/RDM bar. You will see RPT in the display. Press and hold the RPT side for 2 seconds to turn it off.

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This feature,

InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER-REPEAT when activated, replays all files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed. To activate folder repeat, press the RPT side of the RPT/RDM bar twice. You will hear a beep and see F-RPT in the display. The system continuously replays the current folder. Press the RPT side of the bar again to turn it off. Pressing the RDM side of the bar, or selecting a different folder with the FOLDER bar also turns off the repeat feature.

Each time you press and release the RPT side of the bar, the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat, then to normal playing.

Playing a Disc (LX model)

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RANDOM (Random within a disc) This feature plays the tracks within a disc (the files in MP3
or WMA mode) in random order. To activate random play, press and release the RDM side of the RPT/ RDM bar. In MP3 or WMA mode, press the RDM side of the bar repeatedly to select RDM (within a disc random play). You will see RDM in the display. Press the RDM side of the bar for 2 seconds to return to normal play.

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Playing a Disc (LX model)

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This

InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER-RANDOM feature, when activated, plays all files on the selected folder in random order. To activate folder random, press the RDM side of the RPT/ RDM bar repeatedly. You will see F-RDM in the display. The system will then select and play files randomly. This continues until you deactivate folder random by pressing and holding the RDM side of the bar again, or by selecting a different folder with the FOLDER bar.

Each time you press and release the RDM side of the bar, the mode changes from folder random play to random play (within a disc random play), then to normal playing.

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SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) The scan function samples all tracks (files in MP3 or WMA) on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc. To activate scan, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track/ file on the disc. Press and hold the SCAN button for about 2 seconds to get out of scan mode and play the last track/file sampled.

Pressing either of the SKIP buttons also turns off the scan feature.

InMP3orWMAmode F-SCAN (FOLDER SCAN) This feature, when activated, samples the first file of each folder on the disc. To activate folder scan, press the SCAN button twice. You will see F-SCAN in the display.

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The system plays the first file in the first folder for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the first files in the remaining folders for 10 seconds each. After playing the first file of the last folder, the system plays normally.

Pressing either of the SKIP buttons, selecting a different folder with the FOLDER bar, or pressing the SCAN button, also turns off the folder scan.

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

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Playing a Disc (LX model)

) to

To Stop Playing a Disc Press the eject button ( remove the disc. If you eject the disc, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button.

You can also eject the disc when the ignition switch is off.

To play the radio when a disc is playing, press the AM or FM button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the disc player.

If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the power/volume 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.

Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 206

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Disc Player Error Messages (LX model)

Error

Message

UNSUPPORTED

BAD DISC

Cause

Track/File format not supported

CHECK MANUAL

Mechanical Error

PUSH EJECT

BAD DISC

Servo Error

CHECK MANUAL

Solution

Current track will skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 207 ). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically.

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

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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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Audio System (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

Selector Knob

RETURN BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

MENU BUTTON

Most audio system functions can be controlled by standard buttons, bars, and knobs. In addition this, you can access some functions by using the selector knob on the audio system.

The knob turns left and right. Use it to scroll through lists, to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu item on the display. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.

When the audio system is in XM satellite radio mode or playing discs, pushing the selector (ENTER) knob switches the display between the normal display and the extended display. The extended display has three segments to display the detailed information.

Menu Display To select any setting such as a clock, sound adjusting, or the compass (if equipped), press the MENU button with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. You can select the item by turning the selector knob. To go back to the previous display, press the RETURN button.

Pressing the MENU button again will also cancel the menu display mode.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

WithoutXM satelliteradio

WithXM satelliteradio

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

AM BUTTON FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

AM BUTTON FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BAR

SELECTOR KNOB

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

SKIP BAR

SELECTOR KNOB

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

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

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

On the AM band, AM noise reduction turns on automatically.

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

On the FM band, you can also use the features provided by the radio data system (RDS). For more information on the RDS, see page 153

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Use the selector knob to

TUNE tune the radio to a desired frequency. Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency, or left to tune to a lower frequency.

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The skip function searches

SKIP up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press and hold the side of the SKIP bar until you hear a beep, then release it.

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Each time you press and release either side of the SKIP bar, the radio frequency changes in small increments.

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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 in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will 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.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

, press the

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

For information on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see page 209

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If you are

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

Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A-SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for that preset button.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described.

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Each preset button can

Preset store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

1.

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

2.

Use the tune, skip, scan, or RDS function to tune the radio to a desired station.

3.

Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.

4.

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

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

Radio Data System (RDS) On the FM band, you can select a favorite station and display the program service name according to the information provided by the radio data system (RDS).

ProgramService(PS)NameDisplay The program service name display function shows the name of the station you are listening to. With the audio system on and the FM band selected, you can turn this function on or off.

PROGRAM SERVICE NAME DISPLAY ON

To switch the function between on and off, press and release the TITLE button. With the system on, you will see ‘‘PS ON’’ message on the display. If the station you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to the station name.

If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, the display continues to show the frequency with the PS name display function on.

When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button, the display shows ‘‘PS OFF.’’

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

RadioDataSystem(RDS)Category

RDS CATEGORY

▲ ▼

On the FM band selected, you can select the program category provided by the RDS. Press either side ( ) of the CATEGORY bar (FOLDER bar on models without XM radio) to display and select an RDS category. The principal RDS categories are shown as follows;

or

ALL: All RDS category stations ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music

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RDSProgramSearch This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category. To activate it, press and release either side will see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it. When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 5 seconds.

) of the SKIP bar. You

or

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

COUNTRY: Country music SOFT: Adult hits and soft music TOP 40: Top 40 of hits OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies R & B: Rhythm and blues, and soft rhythm and blues RELIGION: Religion music and religion talk CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sport, talk, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information

Press either side of the CATEGORY bar (FOLDER bar on models without XM radio) to select an RDS category. The display shows the selected RDS category name for about 10 seconds. You can use the search or scan function to find radio stations on the selected RDS category. If you do nothing while the RDS category name is displayed, the selected category is cancelled.

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RDSProgramSCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected RDS category. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal in the selected RDS category. You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system will 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.

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ will be blinking for about 5 seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

You can use the RDS program search or scan function even if the PS name display function is off. In this case, the display shows a frequency in place of a PS name.

Adjusting the Sound

Selector knob adjustable direction is shown.

FADER is selectable.

Press the MENU button to display the sound settings. Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate setting: bass, treble, fader, balance, SUBW (subwoofer) and SVC (speed- sensitive volume compensation). Press the selector (ENTER) knob to enter the setting, then turn the selector knob to adjust the setting.

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Ifequipped SUBW − sound from the subwoofer speaker.

Adjusts the strength of

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SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the selector knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.

To return to the normal playing, push the RETURN or MENU button after you stop adjusting a mode.

Speed-sensitiveVolume 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; SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the selector knob to adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

This function is set to MID as the default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory.

Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.

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SUBWOOFER is selectable.

BASS

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Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

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Adjusts the treble.

FADER strength of the sound.

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Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EXL V6 models without navigation system)

XM RADIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

SKIP BAR

RETURN BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

MENU BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EXL V6 models without navigation system)

Operating the Satellite Radio To listen to XM satellite radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, and press the last channel you listened to will show in the display. Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob.

button. The

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To switch between

MODE channel mode and category mode, press and hold the TITLE button until the mode changes.

In the channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In the category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category.

Each time you press and release the TITLE button, the display changes in the following sequence: name, title, and category.

You can also change the mode from the menu items. Press the MENU button to display the menu items, then turn the selector knob to select MODE/CATEGORY and press the selector knob (ENTER). Each time you press and release the selector knob (ENTER), the display changes between CHANNEL and CATEGORY. To enter the setting, press the TITLE button.

You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist’s name and song title information. If this happens, there is nothing wrong with your system.

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

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

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TUNE Turn the selector knob to change channel selections. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

CATEGORY ( either side of the CATEGORY bar to select another category.

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Press

or

Channel list is shown.

You can also select a channel or category from the list by using the selector knob. Push the selector knob (ENTER) to switch the display to the list displayed with three segments, then turn the knob to select a channel or category. Press the selector knob (ENTER) to set your selection.

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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 stations 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.

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You can store up to 12

Preset preset channels using the six preset buttons. Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band.

To store a channel: 1.

Press the XM1 or XM2 will show in the display.

button. Either

2.

Use the selector knob, or the CATEGORY bar or SCAN button 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.

3.

Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

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The signal is

‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.

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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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4.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels.

5.

Press the XM button again. The other XM band will show. Store the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.

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

XM Radio Display Messages

‘‘LOADING’’ audio or program information.

XM is loading the

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‘‘OFF AIR’’ currently selected is no longer broadcasting.

The channel

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The encryption

‘‘UPDATING’’ code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EXL V6 models without navigation system)

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. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal.

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.

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

Signal weaker in these areas.

SATELLITE

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.

GROUND REPEATER

Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. Large items carried on a roof rack.

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There may be other geographic situations that could affect XM radio reception.

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Receiving Satellite 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 Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, press the

button. A variety of music

types and styles will play.

, or at

www.xmradio.com

If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact , or call 1-877-438- www.xmradio.ca 9677. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, press the button, then turn the

selector knob until ‘‘CH 000’’ 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, ‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CHANNEL’’ will appear in the 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.

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Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

WithoutXMsatelliteradio

WithXMsatelliteradio

MP3/WMA INDICATOR

DISC LOAD BUTTON

CD BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

DISC LOAD BUTTON

MP3/WMA INDICATOR

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

DISC SLOT

TITLE BUTTON

DISC SLOT

PRESET BUTTONS

DISC EJECT BUTTON SCAN

BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

CD/AUX BUTTON TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BAR

CATEGORY BAR

SKIP BAR

SELECTOR KNOB

SELECTOR KNOB

RETURN BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

DISC EJECT BUTTON

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Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

The specifications of the compatible WMA file are: Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

To Play a Disc To load or play discs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

You operate the disc changer with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc changer, press the CD/AUX or CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display. The disc and track numbers, and the elapsed time are shown in the display. You can also select the displayed information with the TITLE button (see page ). The system will continuously 166
play a disc until you change modes.

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

This audio system can also play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA format, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the display. The disc, folder and track numbers are displayed. You can select up to 255 folders or tracks.

Video CDs and DVD discs do not work in this unit.

The specifications of the compatible MP3 file are: Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)

NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.

LoadingDiscs Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer holds up to six discs.

1.

Press the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in the display. To load only one disc, press and release the LOAD button.

2.

The disc number for an empty position begins blinking.

3.

Insert the disc into the disc slot when the green disc load indicator comes on. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the display while the disc load indicator turns red and blinks as the disc is loaded.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this unit.

4.

When the disc load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the display again, insert the next disc in the slot. Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

5.

Repeat this until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last disc loaded.

You can also load a disc into an empty position while a disc is playing by pressing the appropriate preset button. The system stops playing the current disc and starts the loading sequence. It then plays the disc just loaded.

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If the text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 16
characters and the indicator in the display. Press and hold the TITLE button until the next 16
characters are shown. You can see up to about 32 characters of the text data.

If you press and hold the TITLE button again, the display shows the first 16 characters again.

If any letter is not available, it is replaced with ‘‘ . ’’ (dot) in the display. When the disc has no text data, you will see ‘‘NO INFO’’ on the display.

You will also see some text data under these conditions:

When a new folder, file, or track is selected.

When you change the audio mode to play a disc with text data or in MP3 or WMA.

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

When playing a CD-DA with text data, the album and track name are shown in the display. With a disc in MP3 or WMA, the display shows the folder and file name.

When you turn on the audio system next time, the system keeps your selection with the TITLE button.

TextDataDisplayFunction Each time you press the TITLE button, the display shows you the text data on a disc, if the disc was