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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
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Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 
(+
 or 
(-
 button to adjust instrument 
panel brightness.
To brighten:  Press the 
(+
 button.
To dim:  Press the 
(-
 button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. The MID will 
return to its original state several seconds after 
you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the MID 
while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on 
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The 
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are 
on.
When it is bright outside and the headlight 
integration with the wiper is activated, the 
instrument panel brightness does not change.
Rolling the multi-function steering-wheel changes to 
a different display.
If you press the 
(+ button until the brightness display 
is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the 
reduced instrument panel brightness when the 
parking lights are on.
The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- Button 
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Controls
Climate Control SystemUsing Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. 
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers 
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO  button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side 
temperature control switch.
3. Press the   (On/Off) button to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed 
while using the climate control system in AUTO, the 
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take 
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions 
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be 
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the 
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the 
AUTO  button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down 
more rapidly by partially opening the windows, 
turning the system on auto, and setting the 
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to 
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit,  Lo or  Hi is displayed.
Pressing the   button switches the climate control 
system between on and off. When turned on, the 
system returns to your last selection.
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the 
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the 
climate control settings are  turned to the respective 
mode automatically when you  set the power mode to 
ON.
 (On/Off) Button
AUTO  Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch
Passenger’s 
Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch Passenger’s 
Side 
Temperature
Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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In addition to the button/switch controls, you can operate the climate control system 
from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM touch screen.
■
Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
1Using Automatic Climate Control
You can store two customized climate control 
settings to the system and recall them from the On 
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
2 Climate P. 191
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
A/C  (Air Conditioning) and 
SYNC  (Synchronized) Icon
Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Icon Recirculation/
Fresh Air mode 
Icon
Fan Control Icon Passenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Icon
Shortcuts
 Icon 
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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■Changing the interior temperature setting
1.Select the driver’s or passenger’s side 
temperature control icon.
2. Change the temperature setting from the 
following:
Temperature bar: Select a point where your 
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the 
right for a higher setting.
3 /4 : To raise or lower the temperature 
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3 /4 , the 
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF:  To rapidly cool down 
the interior. u The A/C indicator comes on. The setting 
returns to the previously selected value 
when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF:  To rapidly warm up the 
interior.
u The A/C indicator goes off. The setting 
returns to the previously selected value 
when you select it again.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit,  Lo or  Hi is displayed.
When you set the  MAX COOL or MAX HEAT , MAX 
COOL  or MAX HEAT is displayed.
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar 
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Controls
Rear Climate Control SystemUse the system when the engine is running.
1. Select  REAR.
2. Select  AUTO.
u The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
3. Adjust the rear passenger’s compartment temperature using the temperature 
bar.
4. Select the  ON/OFF to cancel.
u When the turned back on, the system returns to your last selection.■
Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel
1Rear Climate Control System
If any icons on the touch screen are pressed while 
using the rear climate control system in AUTO, the 
function of the icon that was pressed will take 
priority.
Rear Lock: Appears on the front panel. When 
selected, it disables the rear panel control.
LOCK:  Appears on the rear control panel while the 
rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear 
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the 
rear control panel.
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
3 /4  (Temperature 
Control) Icon
Fan Speed Level IndicatorsON/OFF
 Icon
AUTO Icon
Rear Lock Icon
Vent Mode Icon 
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■Changing the rear temperature setting
Change the temperature setting from the 
following:
3/4 : To raise or lower the temperature 
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold  3/4 , the 
temperature decreases or increases.■Switching the vent mode Select a desired vent mode icon.
Vent mode: Rear console vents
: Rear console vents and floor vents
: Rear floor vents
1Changing the rear temperature setting
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper 
limit,  Lo or  Hi is displayed.
3/4  (Temperature Control) Icon
Vent Mode Icon 
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 200
USB Port .......................................... 201
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 202
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 203
Audio Remote Controls .................... 204
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 205
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 206
Audio/Information Screen ................ 212
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 216
Display Setup ................................... 217
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 218
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 222 Playing a CD .................................... 225
Playing an iPod ................................ 228
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 232
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 235
Playing 
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 238
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 240
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 241
Pandora ®......................................... 242
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 244
General Information on the Audio  System
SiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 245 Recommended CDs ......................... 246
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash 
Drives ................................................. 248
Customized Features ........................ 249
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 266
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 269
HFL Menus ...................................... 271
Compass
*.......................................... 302
* Not available on all models 
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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod dock connector or the USB 
flash drive to the USB port.
1USB Port•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the 
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may 
damage it.•We recommend using an extension cable with the 
USB port.•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a 
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard 
disk drive, as the device or your files may be 
damaged.•We recommend keeping your data backed up 
before using the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages  may vary depending on the 
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try 
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To 
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or visit  www.apple.com/ipod. 
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as 
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system 
may display  Enter code. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a 
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize 
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked. 
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Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the interface dial or MENU button to 
access some audio functions.
Press   to switch between the normal and 
extended display for some functions.
Interface dial:  Rotate left or right to scroll 
through the available choices. Press to set 
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to 
select secondary menu.
MENU button:  Press to select any mode. The 
available mode includes  Change Source, 
Station List , Save Preset , Radio Text, 
Music Search , and play modes. Play modes 
can be also selected from  Scan, Random/
Repeat , and so on.
BACK button:  Press to go back to the 
previous display.
 button:  Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press   once and make an adjustment. u Each time you press  , the mode 
switches between the daytime mode, 
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate 
the interface dial.
Rotate   to select.
Press  to enter.
Move  ,  ,   or   to select secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List  P. 220
2 Save Preset  P. 219, 224
2 Radio Text  P. 221
2 Music Search  P. 226, 230, 236
2 Scan  P. 227, 237
2 Random/Repeat  P. 227, 231, 237
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the 
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the 
audio system settings and preset memory are turned 
to the respective mode au tomatically when you set 
the power mode to ON.
Interface DialMENU  Button
BACK Button
 Button