2011 Honda Accord Sedan Owners Manual

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated using the voice control system. See the navigation system manual for complete details.

Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in your vehicle maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels.

1.

2.

Press the Auto button. The indicator in the button also comes on as a reminder. You will see AUTO on the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

Set the desired temperature with the temperature control switch. You can set the driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature separately. The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

Climate Control System

The direction of airflow from the vents in the center and each side of the dashboard, and on the back of the center console is adjustable.

TemperatureControl The driver’s side temperature and the passenger’s side temperature can be set separately. Push up the switch of the appropriate temperature control to increase the temperature of airflow. Push down the switch to decrease it. Each set temperature is shown in the display (in the center display on models with navigation system).

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Climate Control System

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

When you adjust a fan control, the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and front passenger according to each adjusted temperature. The system also regulates each temperature based on the information of the sunlight sensor and the sun’s position which is updated automatically by the navigation’s global positioning system (GPS). If one side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system lowers the temperature only on that side.

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To Turn Everything Off To turn the system completely off, press the ON/OFF button.

Keep the system completely off for short periods only. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

SYNCButton When you press this button, the indicator in the button comes on, and the passenger’s side temperature is synchronized to the driver’s side set temperature. Changing the passenger’s side temperature makes the indicator go off and takes the system out of SYNC mode.

ON/OFFButton Each time you press this button, the climate control system switches between on and off. Turning on the system with this button selects your last climate control selection.

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Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

Fan Control Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Push the switch up to increase the fan speed and airflow. Push the switch down to decrease them.

AirConditioning(A/C)Button This button turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

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

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Press the fan speed and airflow. Press the button to decrease them.

button to increase the ▼

▲

Climate Control System

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

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

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

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

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Climate Control System

RearWindowDefoggerButton This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 74

).

Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off.

ModeControl Use the mode control button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes.

Airflow is divided between the floor and corner vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the back of the center console, and the floor vents.

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Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard, and the vents on the back of the center console.

WindshieldDefrosterButton This button directs the main airflow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any mode selection you may have made.

When you select , the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high. You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closing the corner vents on the dashboard. To close the vents, rotate the wheel under each corner vent.

When you turn off by pressing the button again, the system returns to its former settings.

To remove fog from the inside of the windows, set as follows: 1.

. The system

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. Adjust the temperature with the 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

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3.

4.

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 SYNC

indicator also comes on. The front passenger’s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver’s.

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Dual Temperature Control Your vehicle has two temperature control switches, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger.

The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side are controlled independently.

Climate Control System

Withoutnavigationsystem

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

SYNC BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

Withnavigationsystem

SYNC BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH

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Climate Control System

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

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

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

or

U.S. model is shown.

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Rear Ventilation

REAR VENTS

DIAL

Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Climate Control System

Open

Close

TABS

The airflow from the rear vents can be adjusted when the AUTO mode is selected or the fan mode is in the

or

position.

You can adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the tab on each vent up-and-down and side-to-side. You can also open or close the vents with the dial between them.

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

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Audio System

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

LX, LX-P and U.S. SE

U.S. EX and EX V6

On LX model (including LX-P) and U.S. SE model, see pages 137

through

150

On EX and EX V6 models, Canadian SE model, and EX-L and EX-L V6
models without navigation system, see pages

through

193

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On models with navigation system, see pages

through

244

194

With navigation system

Without navigation system U.S. EX-L and EX-L V6
Canadian SE, EX, EX-L, EX V6 and EX-L V6

U.S. models are shown.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

AM BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

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, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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.

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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 140

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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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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. When the system finds a strong signal, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

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

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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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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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Each preset button can

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

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2.

3.

4.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.

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 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 248

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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

RDSINFODisplay The RDS information display function shows the name of the RDS station you are listening to. With the audio system on and the FM band selected, you can turn this function on or off.

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RDS INFO DISPLAY ON

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

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

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

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RadioDataSystem(RDS)Category

RDS CATEGORY

or

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

Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

SOFT: Adult hits and soft music TOP 40: Top 40 hits OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies R & B: Rhythm and blues, and soft rhythm and blues RELIGION: Programs concerned with religion CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sports, talk shows, 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 canceled.

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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Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

You can use the RDS program search or scan function even if the RDS information display function is off.

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 a strong signal, 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.

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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

−

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 FM/AM Radio (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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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

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.

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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Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

LOAD INDICATOR

TITLE BUTTON

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

RPT/RDM (REPEAT/RANDOM) BAR

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BUTTONS

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

CD BUTTON

DISC EJECT BUTTON

TUNE (SOUND) KNOB SCAN BUTTON

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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.

Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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.

Depending on the software the files were made with, it may not be possible to play some files, or display some text data.

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

Video CDs and DVDs do not work in this unit.

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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Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

TextDataDisplayFunction Each time you press the TITLE button, the display shows you the text, 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.

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.

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.

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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

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Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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To

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

▼

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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 play.

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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, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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This

InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER-RANDOM feature, when activated, plays all files in the selected folder in random order. To activate folder random, press the RDM side of the RPT/ RDM bar. 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 play.

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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 in 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 next folders for 10 seconds. After playing the first file in 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 play.

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Playing a Disc (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

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 begin playing.

) to

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 245.

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.

You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes.

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Disc Player Error Messages (LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models)

Error Message

Cause

Solution

UNSUPPORTED

BAD DISC

Track/File format not supported

CHECK MANUAL

Mechanical Error

PUSH EJECT

BAD DISC

Servo Error

CHECK MANUAL

Current track will be 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 246). 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 additional information on damaged discs, see page 246

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, Canadian SE, 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, 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, or 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 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 the clock, sound adjusting, or the compass (if equipped), press the MENU button. To use any audio system function, the ignition switch must be 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, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system)

WithoutXM Radio

WithXM Radio

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

AM BUTTON FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

FOLDER BAR

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

AM BUTTON FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

SKIP BAR

RETURN BUTTON

SKIP BAR

MENU BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

MENU BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

U.S. models are shown.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, 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 page 155

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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.

or

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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. When the system finds a strong signal, 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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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 six stations each. Use the tune, skip, scan, or RDS function to tune the radio to a desired station. Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

2.

3.

4.

, 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 248

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If you are

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

RDSINFODisplay The RDS information display function shows the name of the RDS station you are listening to. With the audio system on and the FM band selected, you can turn this function on or off.

RDS INFO DISPLAY ON

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

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

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

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RadioDataSystem(RDS)Category

RDS CATEGORY

or

▲ ▼

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

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COUNTRY: Country music SOFT: Adult hits and soft music TOP 40: Top 40 hits OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies R & B: Rhythm and blues, and soft rhythm and blues RELIGION: Programs concerned with religion CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sports, talk shows, 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 a 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 in the

selected RDS category. If you do nothing while the RDS category name is displayed, the selected category is canceled.

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.

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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 a strong signal, 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 RDS information display function is off.

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 knob (ENTER) 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

If the fader adjustment is set to F9
(maximum front level), the subwoofer is turned off.

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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.

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

To return to the normal play, 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.

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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U.S.EX-LandEX-LV6models CanadianSE,EX,EX-LandV6models

XM RADIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB

CATEGORY BAR

SKIP BAR

RETURN BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

U.S. model is shown.

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Operating the XM Radio To listen to XM Radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, and press the button. The last channel you

listened to will show in the display. Adjust the volume by turning the power/volume knob.

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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 Radio anywhere in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio , Inc. and XM CANADA is a registered business name of Canadian Satellite Radio Inc.

XM Radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- quality digital reception. It offers many channels in several categories. Along with a large selection of different types of music, XM Radio 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.

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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.

button. Either

Press the XM1 or XM2 will show in the display. Use the selector knob, or the CATEGORY bar or SCAN button to tune to a desired channel.

2.

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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4.

5.

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

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‘‘NO INFO’’ channel has no artist or title information at this time.

The selected

‘‘ANTENNA’’ There is a problem with the XM antenna. Please consult your dealer.

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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.

Playing the XM Radio (Models with premium audio system)

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.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, press the

button. A variety of music

types and styles will play.

, or at

If you decide to purchase XM radio service, contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com 1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact XM CANADA at www.xmradio.ca at 1-877-209-0079. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, press the

, or

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 XM 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. In Canada, contact XM CANADA .

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

WithoutXM Radio

WithXM Radio

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

CD/AUX BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS