2012 Honda Pilot Owners Manual

sent through the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

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

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

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

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

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

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Climate Control System

RearWindowDefogger Button This button turns the rear window defogger off and on (see page 129

).

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

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

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

Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

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

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

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

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Rear Climate Controls

Climate Control System

REAR CONTROL PANEL

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS

REAR LOCK BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

RearLockButton When this button is on, you will see LOCK on the system display. The rear climate controls can only be controlled by the front control panel. See page for how to use the rear 201
lock button.

▲

temperature control

TemperatureControl Press the button to increase the temperature of airflow, and the decrease it. The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display.

button to

▼

AUTO BUTTON

FAN CONTROL/ OFF BUTTON

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Climate Control System

▲

FanControl Press the fan control button to increase the fan speed and airflow. Press the decrease it. The level of the fan speed is shown in the display.

button to

▼

ModeControl Each time you press the mode button, the mode display changes from

to

When is selected, air flows from the upper vents on the back of the center console.

When from the lower vents.

is selected, air flows

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AutomaticOperation Pressing the AUTO button puts the system in automatic operation mode. The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment. You will see AUTO in the display.

To shut off the rear climate control system, press the OFF button until the system shuts off, or push and hold rear lock button for 3 seconds. To turn on the system, press the rear lock button once, or press fan speed up button on rear control.

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Triple Zone Temperature Control The temperatures of the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side can be controlled independently.

When the REAR LOCK button is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.

To adjust each temperature, press either of the temperature control buttons ( or control panel.

) on the climate

▲ ▼

When you set each temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as ‘‘

’’ or ‘‘

.’’

Climate Control System

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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Rear passenger compartment

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Climate Control System

Sunlight and Temperature Sensors

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR

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

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

For LX models, see pages 212

through

226

For vehicles without navigation system, see pages through

227

297

For vehicles with navigation system, see pages

through

298

395

For vehicles with rear entertainment system, see pages

through

396

428

Audio System

WithoutNavigationsystem

U.S. LX models

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

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Audio System

WithoutNavigationsystem

Canadian EX models

EX-L models without Rear Entertainment System

EX-L models with Rear Entertainment System

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WithNavigationsystem

U.S. EX-L models

Touring models

Audio System

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (U.S. LX model)

FM BUTTON

AM BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS

A.SEL (AUTO SELECT) BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SKIP BUTTON

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TUNE/

(SOUND) KNOB

DISPLAY

/VOL (POWER/VOLUME) KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BUTTON

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

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

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

Playing the FM/AM Radio (U.S. LX model)

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

On the FM band, you can also use the features provided by the radio data system (RDS). For more information on the RDS, see page 215

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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.

−

The skip function searches

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

or

), then release it.

Each time you press and release either of the SKIP buttons (

or ), the radio frequency changes

in small increments.

−

SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. When the system finds a strong signal, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

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

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, press the

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

For information on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see page 389

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (U.S. LX model)

−

If you are

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

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

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

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

−

Each preset button can

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

1.

2.

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

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

3.

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

4.

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

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (U.S. LX model)

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

ProgramService(PS)NameDisplay The program service name display function shows the name of the station you are listening to. 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 ‘‘RDS INFO ON’’ message on the display. If the station you are listening to is an RDS station, the displayed frequency switches to the station name and the RDS icon will appear.

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

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

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (U.S. LX model)

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

or

ALL: All RDS category stations ROCK: Rock, classic rock and soft rock music COUNTRY: Country music SOFT: Adult hits and soft music TOP 40: Top 40 hits OLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldies R & B: Rhythm and blues, and soft rhythm and blues RELIGION: Programs concerned with religion

CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sports, talk shows, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information

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

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RDSProgramSearch This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category. To activate it, first press either side of the FOLDER bar to select an RDS category, then press and release either of the SKIP buttons (

or

). You will see the selected

RDS category name blinking while searching it. When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 10 seconds.

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ blinks for about five seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (U.S. LX model)

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

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

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘NOTHING’’ blinks for about five seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

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

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Playing the FM/AM Radio (U.S. LX model)

(SOUND)

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

−

SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the TUNE/

(SOUND) knob to adjust the

setting to your liking.

BASS

−

Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

−

Adjusts the treble.

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

FADER strength of the sound.

−

Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

−

SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

−

Adjusts the

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Wait 10 seconds and the display returns to normal.

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

The SVC has four modes: SVC OFF, SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC HIGH. Turn the TUNE/

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

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

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CD BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON

RPT/RDM (REPEAT/RANDOM) BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SKIP BUTTON

Playing a Disc (U.S. LX model)

DISPLAY

DISC EJECT BUTTON

/VOL (POWER/VOLUME) KNOB

FOLDER BAR

SKIP BUTTON

TUNE/

(SOUND) KNOB

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Playing a Disc (U.S. LX model)

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

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

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

The CD player can play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3, WMA or AAC formats. When playing a disc in MP3, WMA or AAC, you will see ‘‘MP3,’’ ‘‘WMA’’ or ‘‘AAC’’ on the display. A disc can support more than 99 folders, and each folder can hold up to 255 playable files.

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 button until you hear a beep.

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

Video CDs and DVDs do not work in this unit.

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

Playing a Disc (U.S. LX model)

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

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

For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 332

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

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

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

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Playing a Disc (U.S. LX model)

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

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, WMA or AAC.

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, WMA or AAC the display shows the folder and file name.

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

−

Each time you press and SKIP button, the

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

to skip

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

SKIP

or

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Playing a Disc (U.S. LX model)

−

To

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

−

−

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

−

This feature,

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

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

−

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

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Playing a Disc (U.S. LX model)

−

This

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

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

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−

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

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

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

−

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

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

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

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Playing a Disc (U.S. LX model)

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

) to

If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the power/volume knob or by turning off the ignition switch, the disc will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the disc will begin playing where it left off.

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

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

Protecting Discs For information on how to handle and protect compact discs, see page 332

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Disc Player Error Messages (U.S. LX model)

Error Message

Cause

Solution

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

Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 333). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically.

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

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. For additional information on damaged discs, see page 333

The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

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

Selector Knob

Without rear entertainment system RETURN BUTTON

SETUP BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB With rear entertainment system RETURN BUTTON

SETUP BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

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

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

When the audio system is in XM Radio mode or playing discs, pushing the selector knob switches the display between the normal display and the extended display.

SETUP Display To select any setting such as the clock or sound adjustment, press the SETUP button. To use any audio system function, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. You can select the item by turning the selector knob. To go back to the previous display, press the RETURN button.

Pressing the SETUP button again will also cancel the setup display mode.

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

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

AM BUTTON

FM BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

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POWER/VOLUME KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

ALBUM/FOLDER BAR

SETUP BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

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

Canadian EX models

EX-L models

EX-L models with Rear Entertainment System

PRESET BUTTONS

AM/FM BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

AM/FM BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

FOLDER BAR

AM/FM BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME TITLE KNOB BUTTON

CATEGORY BAR

TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

SETUP BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

SETUP BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

SETUP BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

SELECTOR KNOB

SELECTOR KNOB

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

−

The skip function searches

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

or

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

On the FM band, you can also use the features provided by the radio data system (RDS). For more information on the RDS, see page 232

−

Use the selector knob to

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

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

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

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

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

−

SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. When the system finds a strong signal, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds.

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

−

Each preset button can

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

1.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. You can store one frequency on FM1, and one frequency on FM2 with each preset button.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

−

If you are

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

Push the SETUP button to display the setup MENU. Turn the selector knob to select Auto Select, then press the selector knob. The display changes to the auto select mode. Select ‘‘ON,’’ then press the selector knob. You will see Auto Select on the display, and the system goes into the auto select mode for several seconds.

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

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

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

select Auto

Tocancelautoselect, Select on the setup menu again and turn the selector knob to select ‘‘OFF,’’ then press the selector knob. This restores the presets you originally set.

For information on FM/AM radio frequencies and reception, see page 389

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

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

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EX-L and Canadian EX models

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

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

When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button, the display briefly shows ‘‘RDS Info Off.’’

OnEX-LandCanadianEXmodels If the station you are listening to is an RDS station, the RDS icon appears in the display. To switch the function between on and off, press and release the TITLE button. With the system on, you will see the station name on the display.

You can turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button.

RadioDataSystem(RDS)Category On the FM band selected, you can select the program category provided by the RDS. Press either side ( ) of the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY bar to display and select an RDS category. 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: Programs concerned with religion

CLASSIC: Classical music JAZZ: Jazz INFO: News, information, sports, talk shows, foreign language, personality, public, college, and weather TRAFFIC: Traffic information

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

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RDSProgramSearch This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information. This can help you to find a station in your favorite category. To activate it, press either side of the FOLDER bar to select an RDS category, then press and release either side will see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it. When the system finds a station, the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 10 seconds.

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If the system does not find a station, ‘‘No selected category found’’ or ‘‘NOTHING’’ blinks for about 5
seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

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

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

If the system does not find a station, ‘‘No selected category found’’ or ‘‘NOTHING’’ blinks for about 5
seconds, then the system goes back to the last selected station.

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

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Adjusting the Sound OnU.S.EXandCanadianLXmodels

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setting. Press the selector knob again to set your setting.

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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Press the SETUP button to display the sound settings. Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate setting: BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBW (subwoofer), and SVC (speed-sensitive volume compensation). Press the selector knob to enter the setting, then turn the selector knob to adjust the setting.

Press the SETUP button to display the Setup menu. Turn the selector knob to select Sound Settings, then press the selector knob. Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate setting: Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance, Subwoofer, and SVC (speed-sensitive volume compensation). Press the selector knob to enter the setting, then turn the selector knob to adjust the

SUBW (SUBWOOFER) the strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

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SVC based on the vehicle speed.

Adjusts the volume level

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

Wait a few seconds and the display returns to normal or press the RETURN or MENU button.

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.

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EX-L models

EX-L models with Rear Entertainment System

XM BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

TITLE BUTTON

XM BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

CATEGORY BAR

SETUP BUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

RETURN BUTTON

SELECTOR KNOB

SELECTOR KNOB

PRESET BUTTONS

CATEGORY BAR

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

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

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To switch between

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

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

You can also change the mode from the setup menu. Press the SETUP button to display the setup menu. Turn the selector knob to select XM Mode and press the selector knob. You can select Channel mode or Category mode by turning and pressing the selector knob.

Each time you press and release the TITLE button, the display changes from artist name to song name.

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

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

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

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

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

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You can also select a channel from the list by using the selector knob. Push the selector knob to switch the display to the list, then turn the knob to select a channel. Press the selector knob to set your selection.

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SCAN The SCAN function gives you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the stations within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button again.

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4.

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

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button again.

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

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

XM Radio Display Messages

‘‘LOADING’’ audio or program information.

XM is loading the

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

The channel

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You can store up to 12

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

To store a channel: 1.

Press the XM1 or XM2 will show in the display.

button. Either

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Use the selector knob, SKIP bar, 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.

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

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The

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

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The signal is

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

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The selected

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

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

The selected

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

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The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas.

Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal.

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

Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels.

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

Signal weaker in these areas.

SATELLITE

GROUND REPEATER

Large items carried on a roof rack.

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.

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

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12
hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio. In Canada, contact XM CANADA .

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

ThisCategoryIIradiocommunication devicecomplieswithIndustryCanada StandardRSS-310. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterference,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operationofthedevice.

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

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

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Receiving XM Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Radio. With the ignition