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The specifications for compatible WMA files are: – Sampling frequency:

32/44.1/48 kHz

LoadingaPCCard

PC CARD SLOT

– Bit rate:

48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps – Compatible with variable bit rate

and multi-session – Maximum layers

(including ROOT): 8 layers

In WMA format, DRM (digital rights management) files cannot be played. If the system finds a DRM file, it skips that file and plays the next available folder or file.

The PC card slot is behind the navigation screen. To use the PC card player, press the OPEN button beside the screen. The screen folds back, and the PC card slot appears.

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Insert a PC card straight into the slot. The drive will read the PC card and begin to play it. Return the screen to the upright position by pressing the CLOSE button on the edge of the screen panel. Press the AUDIO button beside the screen to show the audio display and operate the PC card player. You can also operate the audio system without using the control icons on the audio screen. Press any of the appropriate control buttons. The status bar appears on the bottom of the screen. On the navigation screen, you can see the audio information whenever you touch the AUDIO INFO icon on the screen.

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ToSelectaPlayMode

PLAY MODE ICON

FOLDER MODE

MODE INDICATOR

PLAY MODE ICON

PLAY MODE ICON

ARTIST MODE

ALBUM MODE

There are three play modes: Folder, Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAY MODE icon, then choose one of the modes by touching its icon. When a mode is selected, it is highlighted in blue. ● Folder mode plays tracks in the

order they were added to the card.

● Artist mode plays tracks in

alphabetical order, by artist and song title.

● Album mode plays albums

(folders) in alphabetical order. If play mode information was not included in the tracks/files when they were added to the card, it will not be displayed on the screen.

MODE INDICATOR

MODE INDICATOR

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PLAY MODE ICON

To select a play mode, push the AUDIO button to show the audio display, then touch the PLAY MODE icon on the display.

Select the desired mode by touching the appropriate icon, or move the joystick, then press the ENT.

After you select the play mode, the display changes to the selectable playing menu. If you select ‘‘Continue playing the current song,’’ the system goes into the selected play mode after playing the current file.

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If you select ‘‘Play a new track list,’’ the system goes into the selected play mode immediately and begins to play the new track list. To go back to the previous screen, press the CANCEL button on the right side of the screen. To exit the play mode screens, press the AUDIO button.

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ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files

PRESET BUTTON'S FUNCTION

Icons on the screen can also be selected with the joystick. Move the joystick left or right and up or down until the icon is highlighted, then press the ENT on the top of the joystick to select the icon.

PRESET BUTTONS

You can use the preset buttons while a card is playing to select or change files. Each preset button's function is shown on the bottom of the screen.

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(preset 5), to skip

SKIP － Each time you press (preset 6), the player skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file. FF/REW － To move rapidly within (preset 4) a file, press and hold or FOLDER SELECTION － To select a different folder, press either side of the TUNE FOLDER bar to move the beginning of the next folder. Press side of the TUNE FOLDER the bar to skip the next folder, and to the side to move the beginning of the current folder. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

(preset 3).

TRACK REPEAT (FILE REPEAT) － To continuously replay a file, press the RPT button (preset 1). You will see ‘‘TRACK REPEAT’’ in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off. FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM REPEAT － This feature, when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder/artist/album in the order they are recorded or listed. To activate each repeat mode, press and hold the RPT button (preset 1) for 2
seconds. You will see ‘‘FOLDER REPEAT, ARTIST REPEAT or ALBUM REPEAT’’ in the display. The system continuously replays the current folder/artist/album. Press and hold the RPT button again to turn it off. Pressing the RDM button, or selecting a different folder/artist/ album with the TUNE FOLDER bar also turns off the repeat feature.

TRACK RANDOM (Random within a folder) － This feature plays the files within a folder in random order. To activate random play, press the RDM button (preset 2). You will see ‘‘TRACK RANDOM’’ in the display. Press the RDM button again to return to normal play. FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM RANDOM － This feature, when activated, plays all files in each folder/artist/album in random order, rather than in the order they are recorded or listed. To activate each random play, push and hold the RDM button (preset 2) for 2 seconds. You will see ‘‘FOLDER RANDOM, ARTIST RANDOM or ALBUM RANDOM’’ in the display.

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The system then selects and plays files randomly. This continues until you deactivate each random play by pressing the RDM button again. SCAN － The SCAN function samples all the files on the PC card in the order they are recorded. To activate the scan feature, press the SCAN button. You will see ‘‘TRACK SCAN’’ in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each file on the PC card. Press the SCAN button again to get out of scan mode and play the last file sampled. Pressing either of the SKIP buttons (preset 5 or 6) also turns off the scan feature.

FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM SCAN － This feature, when activated, samples the first file in each folder/ artist/album on the PC card in order. To activate each scan feature, press and hold the SCAN button. You will see ‘‘FOLDER SCAN, ARTIST SCAN or ALBUM SCAN’’ in the display. The system plays the first file in the folder for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system plays the first file in each folder, in order, for 10
seconds each. After playing the first file of the last folder/artist/album, the system returns to normal play.

Pressing either of the SKIP buttons (preset 5 or 6), selecting a different folder/artist/album with the TUNE FOLDER bar, or pressing the SCAN button, also turns off the scan feature.

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UsingaTrackList

FOLDER ICON

ARTIST NAME

TRACK LIST ICON

You can also select a file directly from a track list on the audio display. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio display, then touch the Track List icon. The track list menu appears on the display.

or

RETURN ICON To scroll through the display, touch icon on the side of the the screen. To go back to the previous display, touch the Return icon. To play a file, touch its icon on the screen. In folder mode, touch the folder icon on the upper left of the screen to move to the root folder. The current folder is highlighted in blue.

In artist mode, the artist name is also displayed on the right side of each selectable icon. Select the desired file.

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ALBUM NAME

SongSearchFunction

TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON

SONG SEARCH ICON

In album mode, the album name is also displayed on the right side of each selectable icon. Select the desired file.

RETURN ICON

Folder mode is shown. When you select ‘‘Song Search’’ from the track list display, the song search menu appears.

ARTIST ICON

ALBUM ICON

You can then select any of three modes to search a file: Title by keyword, Artist, and Album.

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SearchingforaSongTitlebykeyword

FILE LIST

SearchingforaSongbyArtistName

MORE ICON

ARTIST LIST

After the system searches for a song, a file list is displayed. To scroll or through the list, touch the icon on the side of the screen. Select the desired file by touching the appropriate icon, or moving the joystick and pressing the ENT.

Select the Artist icon, and the artist list appears. Select the desired artist, and the artist's file list is displayed.

DELETE ICON

LIST ICON

In Title by keyword mode, enter the title name, or any keyword, by touching the letter icons on the screen. Press the List icon to begin the song search. If you press the CANCEL button on the control panel, the display returns to the mode menu without doing a search. To cancel the selected letter, touch the Delete icon. To select more characters, touch the More icon. The other character list will be shown.

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SearchingforaSongbyAlbumName

ALBUM LIST

Select the Album icon, and the album list appears. Select the desired album, and its song list is displayed. You can then select the desired song from the list.

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To Stop Playing a PC card To play the radio when a PC card is playing, press the AM/FM button or touch the FM1, FM2, or AM icon. If a disc is in the audio unit, press the CD/AUX button or touch the CD icon to play the disc. Touch the CARD icon to switch back to the PC card player. If you turn the system off while a PC card is playing, either with the power/volume knob or by turning off the ignition switch, the card will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the card will begin playing where it left off. When you leave the vehicle, always remove the PC card from the audio unit.

) to

RemovingaPCCard To remove a PC card from the audio unit, fold back the screen by pressing the OPEN button (see page 150). Press the eject button ( remove the card. If you do not remove it from the slot, you cannot return the screen to the upright position. To return the screen to the upright position, press the CLOSE button. You can also eject a card when the ignition switch is off. PC Card Player Malfunction If there is a problem with the PC card player, see your dealer.

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POWER/VOLUME KNOB

iPod INDICATOR

USB ICON

JOYSTICK

CD/AUX BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

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REPEAT BUTTON

SKIP － BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

SKIP ＋ BUTTON

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To Play an iPodꭂ This audio system can operate the audio files on the iPodꭂ with the same controls used for the in-dash disc player. To play an iPod, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the upper glove box by using your dock connector, then press the CD/AUX button. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The iPod will also be recharged with the ignition switch in these positions. The audio system reads and plays sound files to be playable on the iPod. The system cannot operate an iPod as a mass storage device. The system will only play songs stored on the iPod with iTunes. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.

VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions. iPods compatible with your audio system using the USB adapter cable are:

Model iPod classic iPod with video (iPod 5th generation) iPod nano iPod nano 2nd generation iPod nano 3rd generation iPod touch

Software

Ver. 1.0 or more Ver. 1.2 or more

Ver. 1.2 or more Ver. 1.1.2 or more

Ver. 1.0 or more

Ver. 1.1.1 or more Use only compatible iPods with the latest software. iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio unit.

NOTE: ● Do not connect your iPod using a

HUB.

● Do not keep the iPod in the

vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

● Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector.

● We recommend backing up your

data before playing it.

In AAC format, DRM (digital rights management) files cannot be played. If the system finds a DRM file, the audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE, and then skips to the next file.

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ConnectinganiPod

DOCK CONNECTOR

USB CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE 1. Open the upper glove box, and pull

out the USB adapter cable.

USB CONNECTOR

2. Connect your dock connector to the iPod correctly and securely. 3. Install the dock connector to the

USB connector securely.

If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod, or you can find reset instructions online at www.apple.com/ ipod. The current file number and total of the selected playable files are displayed on the screen. It also shows the artist, album and track (file) names on the screen.

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ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP button while an iPod is playing to select passages and change files. SKIP － Each time you press the SKIP ＋ button (Preset 6), the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press the SKIP － button (Preset 5), to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file.

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ToSelectaFilefromiPodMenu

You can also select a file from any on the iPod menu: playlists, artists, albums and songs. Press the AUDIO button to display the screen, then touch the iPod MENU icon.

Select the desired mode by touching the appropriate icon, or move the joystick, then press the ENT. If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the artists or albums list, all available files on the selected list are played. Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen, and pressing the MAP button cancels the audio control display on the screen.

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UsingaTrackList

TRACK LIST ICON

You can also select a file directly from a track list on the audio display. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio display, then touch the Track List icon. The track list menu appears on the display.

or

RETURN ICON To scroll through the display, touch icon on the side of the the screen. To go back to the previous display, touch the Return icon. To play a file, touch its icon on the screen. The current folder is highlighted in blue. ToSelectRepeatorRandomMode: You can select any type of repeat and random mode by using the RPT button or RDM button.

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REPEAT － This feature continuously plays a file. To activate the repeat feature, press the RPT button (Preset 1). You will see ‘‘REPEAT’’ in the display. To turn it off, press the RPT button (Preset 1) again. TRACK RANDOM－ This feature plays all available files from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. To activate the track random feature, press the RDM button (Preset 2). You will see ‘‘TRACK RANDOM’’ in the display. To turn it off, press the RDM button (Preset 2).

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ALBUM RANDOM－ This feature plays all available albums from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. The files in each album are played in the recorded order. To activate the album random feature, press and hold the RDM button (Preset 2). You will see ‘‘ALBUM RANDOM’’ in the display. To turn it off, press and hold the RDM button (Preset 2). You can also select another list from the iPod menu while keeping the random function. NOTE: Available operating function varies on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.

To Stop Playing Your iPod To play the radio when an iPod is playing, press the FM/AM button or touch the FM1, FM2, or AM icon. If a disc is in the audio unit, press the CD/AUX button or touch the CD icon to play the disc. If a PC card is in the audio unit, Press the CD/AUX button or touch the CARD icon to play a PC card. Press the CD/AUX button again or touch the AUX icon to switch back to the iPod. DisconnectinganiPod You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see ‘‘OK to Disconnect’’ messageꭧ in the iPod display. Always make sure you see ‘‘OK to Disconnect’’ message in the iPod display before you disconnect it. Make sure to follow the iPod's instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable.

ꭧ: The displayed message may vary on models or versions. On some models, there is no message to disconnect. When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing, the navigation screen shows ‘‘NO DATA.’’ If you reconnect the same iPod, the system may begin playing where it left off, depending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected. iPod Error Messages If you see an error message on the screen, see page 176.

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iPod® Error Messages (Models with navigation system)

If you see an error message on the screen while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error

Message

Solution

UNSUPPORTED

NO SONG

Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted. Information of music is nothing.

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POWER/VOLUME KNOB

USB ICON

WMA/MP3 INDICATOR

CD/AUX BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE FOLDER BAR

REPEAT BUTTON

SKIP － BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

SKIP ＋ BUTTON

JOYSTICK

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To Play a USB Flash Memory Device This audio system can operate the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the in-dash disc player. To play a USB flash memory device, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the upper glove box, then press the CD/ AUX button. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3, WMA or AACꭧ formats. Depending on the format, the display shows MP3, WMA or AAC when a USB flash memory device is playing. The USB flash memory device limit is up to 700 folders or up to 65535 files. ꭧ: Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this audio unit.

The recommended USB flash memory devices are 256 Mbyte or higher, and formatted with the FAT file system. Some digital audio players may be compatible as well. Some USB flash memory device (such as devices with security lockout features, etc.) will not work in this audio unit. NOTE: ● Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as the device or your files may be damaged. ● Do not connect your USB flash

memory device using a HUB.

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

● Do not keep the USB flash

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

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● We recommend backing up your

data before playing a USB flash memory device.

● Depending on the type and

number of files, it may take some time before they begin to play. ● Depending on the software the

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

VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions. The specifications for compatible MP3 files are: – Sampling frequency:

32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)

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– Bit rate:

32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/ 160/192/224/256/320/VBR kbps (MPEG1) 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ 112/128/144/160/VBR kbps (MPEG2)

– Supported standards: MPEG1 Audio Layer3
MPEG2 Audio LSF Layer3

– Partition:

Top partition only

– Maximum layers: 8
The specifications for compatible WMA files are: – Sampling frequency:

32/44.1/48 kHz

– Bit rate:

48 － 320/VBR kbps (Max 384)

– Supported standards: WMA version 7/8/9

– Partition:

Top partition only

– Maximum layers: 8
The specifications for compatible AAC files are: – Sampling frequency:

8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/ 44.1/48 kHz

– Bit rate:

8 － 320 kbps

– Supported standards:

MPEG4/AAC LC MPEG2/AAC LC

– Partition:

Top partition only

– Maximum layers: 8
Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or AAC format, a file with unsupported version cannot be played. If the system finds it, the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.

In WMA or AAC format, DRM (digital rights management) files cannot be played. If the system finds a DRM file, the audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips to the next file. ConnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device

USB CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE 1. Open the upper glove box, and pull

out the USB adapter cable.

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ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP button while a USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files. SKIP － Each time you press the SKIP ＋ button (Preset 6), the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press the SKIP － button (Preset 5), to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file. FOLDER SELECTION － To select a different folder, press either side of the TUNE FOLDER bar. Press the side to skip to the next folder, and press the beginning of the previous folder.

side to skip to the

UsingaTrackList

TRACK LIST ICON

You can also select a file directly from a track list on the audio display. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio display, then touch the Track List icon. The track list menu appears on the display.

USB CONNECTOR

2. Connect the USB flash memory

device to the USB connector correctly and securely.

When the USB flash memory device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the audio system, the WMA or MP3 indicator is shown on the navigation screen. It also shows the folder and file numbers, and the elapsed time on the screen.

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FOLDER ICON

or

RETURN ICON To scroll through the display, touch icon on the side of the the screen. To go back to the previous display, touch the Return icon. To play a file, touch its icon on the screen. The current folder is highlighted in blue. ToSelectRepeat,RandomorScan Mode: You can select any type of repeat, random and scan modes by using the RPT button or RDM button, or SCAN button.

TRACK REPEAT － This feature continuously plays a file. To activate the track repeat feature, press the RPT button (Preset 1). You will see ‘‘TRACK REPEAT’’ in the display. To turn it off, press the RPT button (Preset 1). FOLDER REPEAT－ This feature replays all the files in the selected folder in the order they are stored. To activate the folder repeat feature, press and hold the RPT button (Preset 1). You will see ‘‘FOLDER REPEAT’’ in the display. To turn it off, press and hold the RPT button (Preset 1). TRACK RANDOM － This feature plays all the files in random order. To activate the track random feature, press the RDM button (Preset 2). You will see ‘‘TRACK RANDOM’’ in the display. To turn it off, press the RDM button (Preset 2).

FOLDER RANDOM－ This feature plays the files in the selected folder in random order. To activate the folder random feature, press and hold the RDM button (Preset 2). You will see ‘‘FOLDER RANDOM’’ in the display. To turn it off, press and hold the RDM button (Preset 2). TRACK SCAN － This feature samples all files in the selected folder in the order they are stored. To activate the scan feature, press the SCAN button. You will see ‘‘TRACK SCAN’’ in the display. You will also see the file number blinking. You will get a 10 second sampling of each file in the folder. Press the SCAN button to get out of the scan mode. The system plays the last file sampled.

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FOLDER SCAN－ This feature samples the first file in each folder in the order they are stored. To activate the folder scan feature, press and hold the SCAN button. You will see ‘‘FOLDER SCAN’’ in the display. You will also see the folder number blinking. You will get a 10 second sampling of each first file in the folder(s). Press the SCAN button to get out of the scan mode. The system plays the last file sampled.

To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device To play the radio when a USB flash memory device is playing, press the FM/AM button or touch the FM1, FM2, or AM icon. If a disc is in the audio unit, press the CD/AUX button or touch the CD icon to play the disc. If a PC card is in the audio unit, press the CD/AUX button or touch the CARD icon to play a PC card. Press the CD/AUX button again or touch the AUX icon to switch back to the USB flash memory device.

DisconnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device You can disconnect the USB flash memory device in any time even if the USB mode is selected on the audio system. Always follow the USB flash memory device's instructions when you remove it. When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing, the navigation screen shows ‘‘NO DATA.’’ If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device, the system will begin playing where it left off. USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages If you see an error message on the screen, see page 183.

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

Error

Message UNPLAYABLE

FILE

UNSUPPORTED

NO SONG

Solution

The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash memory device. There is a possibility that the files have been damaged. Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted. Information of music is nothing.

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FM/AM Radio Reception

Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies: AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions. A radio station's signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station's signal.

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Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio's reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

FM/AM Radio Reception

Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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Protecting Your Discs

General Information ● When using CD-R or CD-RW

discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use.

● When recording a CD-R or

CD-RW, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system.

● Play only standard round discs.

Odd-shaped discs may jam in the drive or cause other problems. ● Handle your discs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

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

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Protecting Discs When a disc is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge. A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen. Never try to insert foreign objects in the disc player.

Handle a disc by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the disc. These, along with contamination from finger prints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the disc to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

Additional Information of Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit. Examples of these discs are shown to the right:

Protecting Your Discs

1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs

Bubbled/ Wrinkled

With Label/ Sticker

Using Printer Label Kit

Sealed

With Plastic Ring

2. Damaged discs

3. Poor quality discs

Chipped/ Cracked

Warped

Burrs

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4. Small, irregular shaped discs

5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs

● Recommended discs are printed

with the following logo.

3-inch (8-cm) CD

Triangle Shape

Fingerprints, scratches, etc.

● CD-R or CD-RW may not play due

to the recording conditions.

● Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip.

● Audio unit may not play the

following formats.

Can Shape

Arrow Shape

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MODE BUTTON

CH BUTTON

VOL BUTTON Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.

) or down (

The VOL button adjusts the volume ). Press the top or up ( bottom of the button and hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it. The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, disc or a PC card (if a disc or a PC card is loaded), or an audio unit connected to the auxiliary input jack or the USB adapter cable. If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press the top (＋) of the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. Press the bottom (－) to go back to the previous station. If you press and hold the CH button (＋) or (－), the system goes into the seek mode. It finds a station with a strong signal.

Remote Audio Controls

If you are playing a disc, iPod or USB flash memory device, the system skips to the beginning of the next track (file in MP3, WMA or AAC format) each time you press the top (＋) of the CH button. Press the bottom (－) to return to the beginning of the current track/file. Press it twice to return to the previous track/file. You will see the track/file number and the elapsed time. If the disc has text data or is compressed in MP3 or WMA, you can also see any other information (track title, file name, folder name, etc.).

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Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack

In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use the skip function to select folders. Press and hold the top (＋) of the CH button until you hear a beep, to skip forward to the first file of the next folder. Press the bottom (－) to skip backward to the previous folder. If you are playing a PC card, press the top (＋) of the CH button to advance to the next file. Press the bottom (－) to go back to the previous file.

Auxiliary Input Jack

On vehicles with navigation system Your vehicle has the auxiliary input jack on the front panel. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the CD/ AUX (On vehicles with navigation system) or AUX (On vehicles without navigation system) button to select it.

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On vehicles without navigation system

Your vehicle's audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific digit code using the preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from specific digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible. You should have received a card that lists your audio system's code and serial numbers. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system's serial number in this owner's manual. If you lose the card, you must obtain the code number from a dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number.

If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. Use the preset buttons to enter the code. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the Done icon to set the code. The code is on the radio code card included in your owner's manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing. If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the sequence, then enter the correct code. You have 10 tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1 hour before trying again.

Radio Theft Protection

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Setting the Clock

Onvehicleswithoutnavigationsystem Press and hold the FM/AM (CLOCK) button until the displayed time begins to blink, then release the button. Change the hours by pressing the 1 (H) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by pressing the 2 (M) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Press the FM/AM (CLOCK) button again to enter the set time. You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, press the FM/ AM (CLOCK) button until you hear a beep, then press the 3 (R) button to set the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the beginning of the next hour.

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1 (H) BUTTON

3 (R) BUTTON

CLOCK

FM/AM (CLOCK) BUTTON

2 (M) BUTTON

For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The navigation system receives signals from the global positioning system (GPS), and the displayed time is updated automatically by the GPS. Refer to the navigation system manual for how to adjust the time.

OnSportmodel The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking/ side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the audio unit. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the system resets. To reset an activated system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the key or the remote transmitter. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the outside with the key, driver's lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system is set, opening any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause the alarm to activate. It also activates if the audio unit is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut. The alarm will also activate if a passenger inside the locked vehicle turns the ignition switch on.

Security System

The security system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the door and tailgate open indicator on the instrument panel (see page 62) to see if the doors and tailgate are fully closed. Since it is not part of the monitor display, manually check the hood. NOTE: To see if the system is set after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within 5 seconds. If the system is set, the horn will beep once. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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Cruise Control

OnSportmodelandCanadianLXmodel Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

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Using the Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

SET/DECEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON 1. Press the CRUISE button on the

steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on.

NOTE: The main switch can be left on, even when the system is not in use. 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

3. Press the SET/DECEL button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated. Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The indicator on the instrument panel will come back on. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may downshift to hold the set speed.

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and hold the RES/ACCEL

button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

● To increase your speed in very

small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, the vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

● Push on the accelerator pedal.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button.

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

● To slow down in very small

amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

● Tap the brake or clutch pedal

lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel goes out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/DECEL button.

Cruise Control

Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed. Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to cancel.

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Cruise Control

Canceling Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON

Tapping either of the paddle shifters shifts the gear up or down, but does not cancel the cruise control. For more information on driving with paddle shifters, see page 224.

CANCEL BUTTON You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: ● Tap the brake or clutch pedal. ● Press the CANCEL button on the

steering wheel.

● Press the CRUISE button on the

steering wheel.

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Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remember the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press the RES/ ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on. The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed.

Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period........................... 198
Fuel Recommendation ................ 198
Service Station Procedures ......... 199
Refueling................................. 199
Opening and Closing the

Hood................................... 200
Oil Check................................ 201
Engine Coolant Check ............ 202
Fuel Economy............................. 203
Accessories and

Modifications .......................... 206
Carrying Cargo ........................... 208

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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period: ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid

acceleration.

● Avoid hard braking for the first 200

miles (300 km).

● Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that can lead to engine damage. We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT. Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your authorized dealer for service.

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume and up to 15% MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Owner Link at owners.honda.com. In Canada, visit www.honda.cafor additoin information on gasoine.

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Refueling 1. Park with the driver's side closest

to the service station pump. FUEL FILL DOOR

Pull out

HOLDER

TETHER

Push

2. Outside of the vehicle, push on the right side edge of the fuel fill door in the middle. The fuel fill door will pop up slightly. Pull it outward to open it.

FUEL FILL CAP

3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.

You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder on the fuel fill door. To prevent the fuel fill cap from becoming lost, it is attached to the fuel filler with a tether.

Service Station Procedures

4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes. Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle's fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

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Service Station Procedures

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. ● Stop the engine, and keep

heat, sparks, and flame away.

● Handle fuel only outdoors. ● Wipe up spills immediately.

5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page 304). You will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on the information display.

6. Push the fuel fill door closed until

it latches.

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Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

LATCH

1. Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

2. Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up to release it. Lift up the hood. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

SUPPORT ROD

Oil Check

DIPSTICK

GRIP

CLIP

3. Holding the grip, pull the support rod out of its clip. Insert the end into the designated hole in the hood.

To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop. Make sure it is securely latched.

Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean

cloth or paper towel.

3. Insert the dipstick all the way back

into its hole.

Service Station Procedures

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

4. Remove the dipstick again, and

check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

If it is near or below the lower mark, see Adding Engine Oil on page 253.

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Service Station Procedures

Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK

Refer to Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 250 for information about checking other items on your vehicle.

MAX

MIN

Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on page 256 for information on adding the proper coolant.

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Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments. The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle. EPA estimates include: City MPG － Represents urban driving in a vehicle in light traffic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided. Highway MPG － Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving, in a warmed-up vehicle, typical of longer trips in free-flowing traffic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided.

Fuel Economy

City MPG

Highway MPG

Combined Fuel Economy

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost

(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)

Combined Fuel Economy － Represents a combination of city and highway driving. The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost － Provides an estimated annual fuel cost, based on 15,000 miles (20,000
km) per year multiplied by the cost per gallon (based on EPA fuel cost data) divided by the combined fuel economy. For more information on fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit www. fueleconomy.gov(Canada: Visit www. vehicles.gc.ca)

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Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: ● Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking)

● Excessive idling, accelerating and

braking in stop-and-go traffic

● Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient when warmed up)

● Driving with a heavy load or the air

conditioner running

● Improperly inflated tires

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Improving Fuel Economy VehicleMaintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on page 250). For example: ● Use the recommended viscosity

motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see page 253).

● Maintain proper tire inflation －

An under-inflated tire increases ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces fuel economy.

● Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle － It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption.

● Keep your vehicle clean － In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy.

DriveEfficiently ● Drive moderately － Rapid

acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption.

● Observe the speed limit －

Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your speed and you reduce the drag. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag.

● Always drive in the highest gear

possible － If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible.

● Avoid excessive idling － Idling

results in 0 miles per gallon. ● Minimize the use of the air

conditioning system － The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible.

● Plan and combine trips －

Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one.

Calculating Fuel Economy MeasuringTechniques Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy. Using frequency of fill-ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy. Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles.

CheckingYourFuelEconomy

Fuel Economy

Miles driven

Gallons of fuel

Miles per Gallon

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