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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
1. Select the driver’s or  passenger’s side 
temperature control.
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 AUTO indicator goes off. The setting 
returns to the previo usly selected value 
when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF : To rapidly warm up the 
interior.
u The AUTO indicator goes off. The setting 
returns to the previo usly selected value 
when you select it again.
■Changing the Interior Temperature Setting1 Using Automatic Climate Control
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper 
limit,  Lo or  Hi is displayed.
If you select the  MAX COOL ON/OFF  or MAX HEAT 
ON/OFF during Auto Idle Stop , the engine restarts 
automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 208
USB Port .......................................... 209
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 209
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 210
Audio Remote Controls .................... 211
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 212
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 213
Audio/Information Screen ................ 219
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 223
Display Setup ................................... 224
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 225 Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 229
Playing a CD .................................... 232
Playing an iPod ................................ 235
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 239
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 242
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio................. 245
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 247
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 248
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 249
Pandora ®......................................... 250
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 252 General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 253
Recommended CDs ......................... 254
Compatible iPod, iP hone, and USB Flash 
Drives ............................................ 256
Customized Features ........................ 257
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 274
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 275
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 278
HFL Menus ...................................... 280
Compass*.......................................... 312
* Not available on all models
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Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also 
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and 
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or 
the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available  on a subscription basis 
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio, 
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 253
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and 
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM ® 
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not 
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are  trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a 
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized 
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the 
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If 
this is disturbing, please  operate the screen without 
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
1. Open the cover.
2. Install the iPod USB connector or the USB 
flash drive to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio 
devices.
1.Open the  AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the 
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo 
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches 
to the AUX mode.
1 USB 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 y our 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 manufac turer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or  visit the following website:
•U.S.: www.apple.com/ipod.
•Canada: www.apple.com/ca/ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting 
Change Source  on the Audio menu  screen or 
Audio Source  on the On Demand Multi-Use 
Display
TM.
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as 
when the battery is disconnected or goes  dead. In certain conditions, the system 
may display a code entry screen. 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 reac tivated when the audio co ntrol 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 Operation
To 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 fo r 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 a 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.  (Day/Night) button:  Press to change 
the audio/information  screen brightness.
Press   once and make an adjustment 
using the interface dial. 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 se lect a secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items 2 Station List  P. 227
2 Save Preset  P. 226, 231
2 Radio Text  P. 228
2 Music Search P. 233, 237, 243
2 Scan  P. 234, 244
2 Random/Repeat  P. 234, 238, 244
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 pr eset memory are turned 
to the respective mode automatically when you set 
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU  ButtonBACK Button
 (Day/Night) Button
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On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Use the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM to operate the audio system.
Select  Audio Source , then select an icon on the s ource list to switch the audio 
source.
Select  More to display the menu items.
■Selecting an Audio Source
1On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
See the Navigation System  Manual for the operation 
of the audio system.
Images shown are for m odels without navigation 
system.
Icons that appear on the sc reen vary by the source 
selected.
Select   to go back to the previous screen.
Use the  / / /  icons to turn the page.
Models with navigation system
X
■Displaying the Menu Items
Select  Audio Source .
Source List Icons
Select More.
Menu Items
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Features
You can preset the settings of three categories 
(Phone , Climate , Audio ) from  Shortcuts .
■Shortcuts
Shortcuts  Icon
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■Phone
You can preset five speed dial entries,  and make a call from one of the preset 
numbers, or call history when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle‘s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system. 
2 Phone Setup  P. 285
To preset a speed dial:
1.Select  Shortcuts .
2. Select  Phone.
3. Select  Speed Dial .
4. Select  Edit or No Entry .
u If you select  No Entry, go to step 6.
5. Select  Add.
u Five presets appear. Select a  No Entry 
preset or an existing preset.
u The screen changes to a list of previously 
stored speed dial entries.
6. Select a number you want to store as a 
shortcut.
To make a call from a speed dial entry:
1. Select  Shortcuts .
2. Select  Phone.
3. Select  Speed Dial .
4. Select a preset number.
u Dialing starts automatically.
1Phone
Dial icon
You can make a call using the keyboard on the On 
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM to input numbers.
2 To make a call using a phone number  
P. 301
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To delete a speed dial:
1. Select  Shortcuts .
2. Select  Phone .
3. Select  Speed Dial .
4. Select  Edit.
5. Select  Delete.
6. Select the preset number with the phone 
number you want to delete.
To make a call from call history:
1. Select  Shortcuts .
2. Select  Phone .
3. Select  Call History .
4. Select a phone number.
u Dialing starts automatically.
1Phone
The call history displays the  last six dialed, received, or 
missed calls.
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