2009 Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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

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

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

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

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Adjusting the Sound Press the MENU button to display the sound settings. Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate setting: BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBW (subwoofer), CENTER , Dolby PL (Prologic) II , and SVC (speed-sensitive volume compensation). Press the selector (ENTER) knob to enter the setting, then turn the selector knob to adjust the setting.

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＊

＊

If equipped

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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SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

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Adjusts the

Ifequipped CENTER sound from the center speaker.

Adjusts the strength of

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SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

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

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

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

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Ifequipped Dolby PL (ProLogic) II Dolby PL (ProLogic) II signal processing creates multi-channel surround sound from 2 channel stereo audio sources. Dolby ProLogic II can only be activated when listening to DISC (CD-DA, MP3/WMA), XM Radio, and AUX. When ProLogic II is active, ‘‘PL II’’ is shown in the audio display.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘‘Dolby’’, ‘‘ProLogic’’, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

The SVC has four modes: SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the selector knob to adjust the setting to your liking. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

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

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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 the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and U.S. EX models)

EX and EX-L models without rear entertainment system

EX-L models with rear entertainment system

PRESET BUTTONS

PRESET BUTTONS

XM RADIO BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

CATEGORY BAR

SCAN BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

SELECTOR KNOB

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

XM RADIO BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

U.S. model is shown.

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Playing the XM Radio (EX-L and U.S. EX models)

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

Operating the XM Satellite 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 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.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and U.S. EX models)

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

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Press

or

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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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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.

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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You can store up to 12

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

To store a channel: 1.

Press the XM button. Either XM1
or XM2 will show in the display.

2.

Use the selector knob, CATEGORY bar, or SCAN button to tune to a desired channel.

In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

3.

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

Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and U.S. EX models)

4.

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

XM Satellite Radio Display Messages

5.

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

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

The presets may be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.

‘‘LOADING’’ audio or program information.

XM is loading the

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

The channel

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The encryption

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

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and U.S. EX models)

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The signal is

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

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The selected channel

‘‘ - - - - ’’ number does not exist, or is not part of your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this time.

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

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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.

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

Signal weaker in these areas.

SATELLITE

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.

GROUND REPEATER

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and U.S. EX models)

Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. Large items carried on a roof rack.

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

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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

button. A variety of music

types and styles will play.

, or at

www.xmradio.com

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

selector knob until ‘‘CH 000’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

After you’ve registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the XM Satellite Radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display, and you’ll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio.

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Playing Discs (EX and EX-L models)

EX and EX-L models without rear entertainment system

EX-L models with rear entertainment system

MP3/WMA INDICATOR

MP3/WMA INDICATOR

EJECT BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR

DISC SLOT

DISC LOAD BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

SCAN BUTTON EJECT BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

SKIP BAR

SELECTOR KNOB

SELECTOR KNOB

DISC SLOT

DISC LOAD BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR

U.S. model is shown.

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Playing Discs (EX and EX-L models)

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

You operate the disc changer with the same controls used for the radio. To select the disc changer, press the CD/AUX or CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display. The disc and track numbers, and the elapsed time are shown in the display. You can also select the displayed information with the TITLE button (see page ). The system will continuously 243
play a disc until you change modes.

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

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

If you have a disc that is a combination of CD-DA tracks and MP3/WMA files, you can choose the format to listen by pressing and holding CD/AUX or CD button until you hear a beep.

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

The specifications for compatible MP3 files are: −

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

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Playing Discs (EX and EX-L models)

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

1.

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

2.

The disc number for an empty position begins blinking.

3.

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

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

4.

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

5.

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

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

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The specifications for compatible WMA files are: −

Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz Bitrate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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

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

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

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

When you press and release the TITLE button while a disc without text data is playing, you will see ‘‘NO INFO’’ on the display.

The display shows up to about 16
characters of selected text data (the folder name, file name, etc.).

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

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

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

You will also see some text data under these conditions:

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

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

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

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

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

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ToChangeorSelectTracks/Files Use the SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks (files in MP3 or WMA mode).

In MP3 or WMA mode, use the CATEGORY bar to select folders in the disc and use either side of the SKIP bar to change files.

To select a different disc, use the appropriate preset buttons (1
through 6). If you select an empty position, the system will go into the loading sequence (see page

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In MP3 or WMA mode, you can also select a folder or track/file 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 folder. Press the selector knob (ENTER) to change the display to the track/file list, then turn the same knob to select a track/file. Press the selector knob (ENTER) to set your selection.

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side of the SKIP bar,

Each time you press and

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

To move rapidly within a track or file, press and hold either side (

or

) of the SKIP bar.

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To

InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER SELECTION select a different folder, press either side ( ) of the CATEGORY − ＋ bar. Press the side to skip to the ＋ next folder, and press the side to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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or

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REPEAT (Track Repeat) To continuously replay a track (file in MP3 or WMA mode), select the track repeat mode from the menu items. You will see REPEAT in the display. Select the normal play mode to turn it off.

Pressing either side of the SKIP bar also turns off the repeat feature.

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This feature,

InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER REPEAT when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3 or WMA. To activate folder repeat mode, select the folder repeat mode from the menu items. You will see F- REPEAT in the display. The system continuously replays the current folder. Select the normal play mode to turn it off. Selecting a different folder with the CATEGORY bar also turns off repeat feature.

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This feature

DISC REPEAT continuously replays the current disc. To active disc repeat, select the disc repeat mode from the menu items. You will see D-REPEAT in the display. Select the normal play mode to turn it off.

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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, select the disc random play from the menu items. You will see RANDOM in the display. Select the normal play mode to return to normal play.

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This

InMP3orWMAmode FOLDER RANDOM feature, when activated, plays the files within the current folder in random order, rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3
or WMA. To activate folder random play, select the folder random mode from the menu items. You will see F-RANDOM in the display. The system will then select and play files randomly. This continues until you deactivate folder random play by selecting the normal play mode, or you select a different folder with the CATEGORY bar.

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all the tracks on the disc in the order they are recorded on the disc (all files in the selected folder in MP3 or WMA mode). To activate the scan feature, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track/file in the disc/folder. Press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep to get out of scan mode and play the last track sampled.

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This feature, when

InMP3orWMAmode F-SCAN activated, samples the first file in each folder on the disc in the order they are recorded. To activate the folder scan feature, press and release the SCAN button repeatedly. You will see F-SCAN in the display. The system will then play the first file in the main folders for about 10
seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the following first files for 10 seconds each. When it plays a file that you want to continue listening to, press and hold the SCAN button.

Pressing either side of the SKIP bar, or selecting a different disc (using the preset buttons) or folder (using the CATEGORY bar) turns off the SCAN or F-SCAN feature.

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This feature, when

D-SCAN activated, samples the first track in each disc in order (the first file in the main folder on each disc in MP3
or WMA mode). To activate the disc scan feature, press and release the SCAN button repeatedly until D-SCAN shows in the display. The system will then play the first track/ file in the first main folder in the first disc for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then play the following first track/file for 10
seconds each. When it plays a track/ file that you want to continue listening to, press and hold the SCAN button again.

Playing Discs (EX and EX-L models)

When the first track in the last disc, or the first file in the last main folder in the last disc begins to play, the disc scan mode will be canceled. Pressing either side of the SKIP bar or selecting a different folder with the CATEGORY bar also turns off the scan feature.

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

InMP3orWMAmode Each time you press and release the SCAN button, the mode changes from file scan, folder scan, disc scan, then to normal playing.

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

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

To play the radio when a disc is playing, press the AM, FM, AM/FM, or XM (if equipped) button. Press the CD (CD/AUX on models with XM satellite radio) button again to switch back to the disc changer.

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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.

To remove a different disc from the changer, first select it with the appropriate preset button. When that disc begins playing, press the eject button. Continue pressing the eject button to remove all the discs from the changer.

RemovingDiscsfromtheIn-dash DiscChanger To remove the disc currently in play, press the eject button. When a disc is removed from a slot, the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another disc in that position. If you do not remove the disc from the changer within 10 seconds, the disc will reload into the slot. Then the system returns to the previous mode (AM, FM, or XM).

You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off. The disc that was last selected is ejected first.

Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 283

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Disc Changer Error Messages (EX and EX-L models)

Error Message

Cause

Solution

HEAT ERROR

High temperature

Track/File format not supported

Mechanical Error

UNSUPPORTED

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

OWNER’S

MANUAL PUSH

EJECT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

Servo Error

OWNER’S MANUAL

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 284). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again.

For additional information on damaged discs, see page 284

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 (Models with navigation system)

Interface Dial Onmodelswithnavigationsystem Most audio system functions can still be controlled by standard buttons, dials, and knobs, but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial. The interface dial has two parts, a knob and a selector.

ENTER

The knob turns left and right. Use it to make selections or adjustments to a list or menu on the screen.

The selector can be pushed left, right, up, down, and in. Use the selector to scroll through lists, to select menus, and to highlight menu items. When you make a selection, push the center of the selector (ENTER) to go to that selection.

Voice Control System The audio system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

SELECTOR

KNOB

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system)

Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

AUDIO DISPLAY

PRESET BUTTONS

AUDIO DISPLAY

PRESET BUTTONS

FM BUTTON AM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON

TUNE KNOB

AUDIO BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

FM BUTTON

AM BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

SCAN BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

TUNE KNOB

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To Play the FM/AM Radio

STEREO ICON

BAND

The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on the display. To change bands, press the AM or FM button. You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up. Each time you push it up, the band will change to FM1, FM2, or AM. On the FM bands, STEREO will be shown on the navigation screen and ST on the audio display, if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.

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

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 (seek), scan, the preset buttons, and auto select.

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TUNE ICON

− Use the TUNE 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. To tune with the interface dial, push the selector down, and turn the knob to TUNE. Then press ENTER on the selector, and turn the knob to the desired frequency. To exit the TUNE mode, press ENTER on the selector.

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SKIP (SEEK) The SKIP (SEEK) function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press either side (

or

) of the SKIP bar or button,

then release it. You can also activate the SKIP function (SEEK is displayed on the screen) by pushing the interface selector to the right or left.

SCAN ICON

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The SCAN function

SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it.

To scan with the interface dial, push the selector down, and then push it to the right. You will see SCAN flashing on the screen.

The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the scan button again, or push the interface selector to the right again.

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Each preset button or

Preset preset icon can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM.

A.SEL ICON

3.

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Tostoreapresetmemorylocation: Select the desired band, AM or 1. FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two sets of FM frequencies with the preset buttons (on-screen icons). Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station. Press the preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep. You can also store frequencies with the interface dial. Select the preset icon you want to store the frequency on, then press ENTER on the interface selector, and hold it for more than 2 seconds. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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If you are

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

Push the interface selector down to scroll down the screen, highlight A.SEL, then press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see A.SEL on the screen, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds.

Onvehicleswithoutrearentertainment system You can also press the A.SEL button. You will see A.SEL on the screen, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons.

You will see ‘‘0’’ displayed if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button. If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset buttons (icons) as previously described.

To turn off auto select, press ENTER on the interface selector or press the A.SEL button again. This restores the presets you originally set.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system)

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

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

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

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RadioDataSystem(RDS)Category

If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, the audio screen and the center display continue to show the frequency with the PS name display function on.

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

RDS SEARCH ICON

On the FM band selected, you can select the program type provided by the RDS. Press the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the screen. Push down the selector on the interface dial, then turn the knob to select RDS SEARCH icon. Press ENTER to set your selection. The principal RDS categories are shown as follows;

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ALL: All RDS category stations ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music 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: Religious music and religious talk CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sports, talk, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information

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RDS CATEGORY

Turn the selector to select an RDS category. You can use search or scan function to find radio stations on the selected RDS category by pressing the selector to the right repeatedly. Press ENTER to set your selection. If you do nothing while the RDS category is selected, the selected category is cancelled.

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You can also select an RDS category with the CATEGORY bar. Press either side ( CATEGORY bar to display an RDS category in the center display. Select a category by pressing either side of the bar.

) of the

or

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 button. You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking in the center display while searching it. When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 10 seconds in the center display.

) of the SKIP bar or

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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SEEK ICON

Turn the knob to the desired RDS category.

While the RDS category is selected, move the selector knob to the right to select SEEK in the upper right corner of the screen. Then press ENTER to activate the seek function.

RDS CATEGORY LIST

SEEK is selected.

To activate RDS program search with the interface dial, push the AUDIO button to display the FM radio information on the screen. Push the selector down, and turn the knob to select RDS SEARCH icon. Press ENTER on the selector. The screen shows you the RDS category list.

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

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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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Turn the knob to the desired RDS category.

While the RDS category is selected, move the selector knob to the right to select SCAN in the upper right corner of the screen. Then press ENTER to activate the scan function.

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

SEEK ICON

RDS CATEGORY LIST

SCAN is selected.

To activate RDS program scan with the interface dial, push the AUDIO button to display the FM radio information on the screen. Push the selector down, and turn the knob to select RDS SEARCH icon. Press ENTER on the selector. The screen shows you the RDS category list.

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RadioTextDisplay This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

If the selected RDS station has the radio text information, you will see the text indicator on the screen.

TEXT INDICATOR

The text is displayed according to the information from RDS.

RADIO TEXT ICON

To activate radio text display, use the interface dial. Push the selector down, and turn the knob to select the RADIO TEXT icon. Press ENTER on the selector to enter the setting.

The display shows up to about 64
characters of text data on the selected RDS station.

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Adjusting the Sound BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER are each adjustable. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC).

These adjustments can be made by the SOUND button or the interface dial.

SOUND ICON

To adjust them, press the AUDIO button, push the interface selector down, and turn the interface knob to SOUND. Then press ENTER on the selector.

Select the mode you want to adjust by turning the interface dial.

You can also adjust the sound by pushing the SOUND button repeatedly. Each mode is shown in the audio display as it changes. Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking.

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To

CENTER/SUBWOOFER adjust the strength of the sound from the center or subwoofer speaker, select it and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

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BASS/TREBLE To adjust bass and treble, select BASS or TREBLE, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the display. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector.

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

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Dolby PL (ProLogic) II − Dolby PL (ProLogic) II signal processing creates multi-channel surround sound from 2 channel stereo audio sources. Dolby ProLogic II can only be activated when listening to DISC (CD-DA, MP3/WMA), XM Radio, and AUX. When ProLogic II is active, ‘‘PL II’’ is shown in the audio display.

To set this feature on or off, select Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Rotate the interface dial to ON or OFF, and press ENTER.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘‘Dolby’’, ‘‘ProLogic’’, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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. The default setting is MID. To change the SVC mode, select SVC, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The current setting is shown on the screen. Turn the interface knob to the desired level, and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector. If you feel the sound is too loud, choose low. If you feel the sound is too quiet, choose high.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system)

Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

AUDIO DISPLAY

PRESET BUTTONS

AUDIO DISPLAY

PRESET BUTTONS

TITLE BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

XM BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

CATEGORY BAR

AUDIO BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

TUNE KNOB

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

XM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR

TUNE KNOB

AUDIO BUTTON

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

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

Operating the XM Radio

Push the AUDIO button to display XM information on the screen. You can operate the XM Satellite Radio system with the interface dial.

To listen to XM satellite radio, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Push the power/volume knob to turn on the audio system, 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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Turn the TUNE knob to

TUNE change channel selections. Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels. You can also change channels with the interface selector, push down the interface selector to choose TUNE and press ENTER on the selector. Turn the interface knob to the same directions. In the category mode, you can only select channels within that category.

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MODE To switch between the category mode and channel mode, press and hold the TITLE button until the mode changes. The CATEGORY or CHANNEL mode is displayed on the screen. To switch the mode with the interface dial, push down the interface selector to select AUDIO MENU, then turn the knob to select MODE, and press ENTER on the selector repeatedly.

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

Each time you press and release the TITLE button, the center display changes in the following sequence: NAME (artist name), TITLE (music title), and CHANNEL NAME (channel name).

On the screen, you will see the selected CHANNEL (number), CATEGORY, NAME (artist name), and TITLE (music title).

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CATEGORY the bar ( or category.

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Press either side of ) to select another

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The scan function gives

SCAN you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate SCAN, press the SCAN button. To scan with the interface dial, scroll down, and push interface selector to the right. You will see SCAN on the screen and audio display.

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, push the interface selector to the right again or press the SCAN button to cancel.

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XM BAND

− 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.

2.

Use the tune or scan function to tune to a desired channel.

In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected. In channel mode, all channels can be selected.

3.

Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the preset button until you hear a beep. You can also pick the number with the interface dial. Select your desired number and press and hold ENTER on the interface selector.

4.

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

5.

Press the button or scroll up again. The other XM band will be shown. Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3.

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

To store a channel: 1.

button or scroll

Press the up by pushing the interface selector up. Either XM1 or XM2
will be shown on the display.

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XM Satellite Radio Display Messages

‘‘LOADING’’

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XM is loading the audio or program information.

‘‘OFF AIR’’

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The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting.

‘‘UPDATING’’

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

‘‘NO SIGNAL’’

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The signal is currently too weak. Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings, and