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SEEK[(Next/Forward):
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press to seek the next track.
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. SeeCD Player on
page 36, USB on page 37,
or Bluetooth Audio on page 44.
.AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press
to seek to the previous strong
station.
k(Play/Pause): Press to pause
or resume playback. This feature is
unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if
equipped). See CD Player on
page 36, Pandora Internet Radio on
page 26, Stitcher Internet Radio on
page 30, USB on page 37,
or Bluetooth Audio on page 44.
AS 1-2 (Autostore): See
“Autostore” in this section. TP (Time Program):
Press to set
the time. Press + or −to increase or
decrease the hours and minutes
displayed on the clock. See “Clock”
in the owner manual.
TONE: Press TONE or the Tone
Settings button on the Home Page
to adjust Bass, Mid (Midrange),
Treble, EQ, Fade, and Balance.
Tone settings are specific to each
source. See AM-FM Radio on
page 15.
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
the current favorite page number
above the preset buttons. Keep
pressing to scroll through the
favorites pages. The stored stations
for each list displays on the bottom
of the screen. The number of preset
Favorite Pages can be changed by
pressing the CONFIG button on the
Home Page, then pressing Radio
Settings, and then pressing Number
of Favorite Pages.
INFO (Information): Press to
display available source information.
?(Mute): Press to mute the
system. Press again to unmute.
Autostore
To use Autostore:
1. Press SOURCE to select FM or AM.
2. Press the AS 1-2 button for two seconds.
3. The radio searches and automatically stores the six
strongest stations.
Press the AS 1-2 button to alternate
between the Autostore stations and
favorites.
Autostore does not delete
previously stored favorite stations.
Autostore does not function with
SiriusXM radio stations.
Touch Screen Buttons
Touch screen buttons are on the
screen and highlighted when a
feature is available. Some toggle
screen buttons highlight when active
and gray out when inactive.

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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
VOL/O(Volume/Power):
.Press to turn the radio on or off.
.Turn to increase or decrease the
volume of the active source.
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to adjust the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 9.
Radio Operation
The radio will work when the key is
in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. When the key is
turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF,
the radio will continue to work for
10 minutes or until the driver door is
opened.
The radio can be turned on by
pressing the power button on the
radio and will stay on for 10 minutes. Opening the driver door
will not turn the radio off when
pressing the power button.
Some radios may stay on longer
and reset the time for 10 minutes if
there are any additional presses of
any radio button.
The radio can be turned off at any
time by pressing the power button.
Audio Source
Press SOURCE or SRC on the
steering wheel controls to display
and scroll through the available
sources AM, FM, XM (if equipped),
Pandora (if equipped), Stitcher, CD,
USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio.
Infotainment System Settings
Tone Settings
To access the tone settings, press
TONE or the Tone Settings button
on the Home Page. Tone settings
are specific to each source.
To adjust the settings:
.Bass: Press + or
−to change
the level.
.Mid (Midrange): Press + or −to
change the level.
.Treble: Press + or −to change
the level.
.EQ: Press or turn the TUNE/
MENU knob to cycle through the
preset EQ options.
.Fade: Press the F or R button
for more sound from the front or
rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the front and rear
speakers.

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SiriusXM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels):These stations, or any
others, can be blocked by request,
by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.)
and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated. No
action is required.
Loading XM: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air: This station is not
currently in service.
Channel Unauth: This station is
blocked or cannot be received.
Channel Unavailable: This
previously assigned station is no
longer assigned.
No Artist Info: No artist
information is available at this time
on this station.
No Title Info: No song title
information is available at this time
on this station. No CAT Info:
No category
information is available at this time
on this station.
No Information: No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this station.
No XM Signal: The vehicle may be
in a location where the SiriusXM
signal is being blocked. When the
vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
CAT Not Found: There are no
stations available for the selected
category.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to station 0,
this message alternates with the
SiriusXM radio eight-digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to
activate the service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to station 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer. Check Antenna:
If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
XM Not Available: If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
NavTraffic® (If Equipped)
The navigation system might have a
SiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is a
subscription service provided
through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM NavTraffic service.
Real-time traffic information is
provided to fully integrate the
navigation system to display current
traffic conditions for the chosen
route. See “Traffic Settings” in this
section for more information.
A screen displays to indicate that
the SiriusXM NavTraffic subscription
is not activated.

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Weather Along the Route
If a destination is set, there is the
option to view weather conditions
for up to three locations along the
route:
.Current vehicle position.
.Midway point from current
position to final destination.
.Current weather condition of the
destination city.
Weather Alerts
From the XM Weather Menu, press
the Weather Alerts screen button to
display any current weather
advisory warnings in effect near the
current position. Weather Around Other Cities
Select this option to view weather
conditions around or in a specific
city entered by name or selected
from the map.
Restore to Current Location
Press the Restore Current Location
screen button to display the weather
condition for the city where the
vehicle is currently located, if the
system was modified to view
weather conditions in another city.
Troubleshooting
XM Travel Link services use the
SiriusXM® Satellite Signal and GPS
Satellite Signal to provide this
feature.
When the vehicle is started, it can
take up to five minutes for the radio
to receive the Travel Link services.
Travel Link Messages
No GPS Signal:
Move the vehicle
into a position that is visible to
the sky. Acquiring Signal:
Radio is
downloading the activation
information or not receiving a good
signal. Move the vehicle to open sky
and restart the vehicle.
No XM Signal: Reception is
blocked. Move the vehicle into
open sky.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,

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Pandora Internet Radio
Pandora® (if equipped) is a free
Internet radio service that streams
personalized radio stations based
on artists, songs, genres, and
comedians. Create stations using
the Pandora website or smartphone
application, then use
-(thumbs up)
or
,(thumbs down) to personalize
stations. To set up an account, or for
more information, go to
www.pandora.com. Pandora may
not be available in Canada or
Mexico.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection and the Pandora
application installed is required.
Personal cell phone data plans are
used. Make sure the latest version
is installed on the device and the
volume is turned up. To install Pandora:
.On an Android™
phone or
Android Tablet, go to the Android
Play Store, search for Pandora.
Install to the phone, not to the
SD card.
.On a BlackBerry® phone, go to
the BlackBerry App World™ and
search for Pandora.
.On an iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod
touch®, go to the iTunes® Store
and search for Pandora.
Launching Pandora
Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch to the USB port, or connect
an Android or BlackBerry through
Bluetooth. See Auxiliary Devices on
page 44 orBluetooth on page 75.
For first-time use, set up stations
before connecting to the vehicle.
The Pandora icon will be available
on the Home Page and the source
pop-up displays if the latest
application is installed on the
device. Using the iPhone, iPod Touch,
or iPad
1. Plug the device into the USB
port. The phone screen must be
unlocked.
2. To launch, do one of the following:
.Launch the application on
the device.
.Press Pandora on the
Home Page.
.Pressb/gand say
“Pandora” or“Tune
Pandora.”
To relaunch Pandora, press
SOURCE or SRC on the steering
wheel controls.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
pressed, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.

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Pandora will always be highlighted
on the Home Page when an iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch is connected
using the USB port. To use, log into
your account.
If the“Please See Device” message
is shown, the login screen may
display on the device.
If the “Please unlock your phone or
restart the app” message is shown,
then your phone may be locked.
Unlock the phone, close the app,
then restart the app make sure the
Home Page is visible on the phone.
If the vehicle is shutoff while tuned
to Pandora and the iPhone, iPad,
or iPod touch is left connected to
the USB port before the next ignition
cycle, the radio will start playing
Pandora when the vehicle is started.
If Pandora is shut down on the cell
phone or another audio app is used,
Pandora may not start on the next
ignition cycle. If iPod source is
selected, it may show iPod and then
switch to Pandora. Using an Android Phone
1. Pair the Android phone using
Bluetooth.
2. Use one of the following to launch:
.Launch the application on
the device.
.Press Pandora on the
Home Page.
.Pressb/gand say
“Pandora” or“Tune
Pandora.”
After Pandora has been launched,
press SOURCE or SRC on the
steering wheel controls to access
Pandora features.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
pressed, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
If the “Please See Device” message
is shown, the login screen may
display on the device. If the
“Please unlock your phone or
restart the app” message is shown
then your phone may be locked.
Unlock the phone, close the app,
and then restart the app to ensure
proper communication..
Using a BlackBerry Phone
The phone must be unlocked. To
launch Pandora service:
1. Pair the BlackBerry phone using Bluetooth.
2. Use one of the following to launch:
.Launch the application on
the device.
.Press Pandora on the
Home Page.
.Pressb/gand say
“Pandora” or“Tune
Pandora.”
After Pandora has been launched,
press SOURCE or SRC on the
steering wheel controls to access
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If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
pressed, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
If the“Please See Device” message
is shown, the login screen may
display on the device.
If the “Please unlock your phone or
restart the app” message is shown,
then your phone may be locked.
Unlock the phone, close the app,
then restart the app to ensure
proper communication.
Pandora Menus
Press Menu on the Pandora
main page. Pandora has a menu system with
the following:
Shuffle:
Press to play the stations
in random order.
User-Created Stations: Press to
play a user-created station.
Pandora Features
Pandora has features to rate tracks,
skip tracks, or change stations.
}(Bookmarks): Press while
playing a track to bookmark either
the track or the artist. Bookmarks
are viewable on www.pandora.com.
,(Thumbs Down): When
pressed, Pandora stores the
information, changes to the next
track, and does not play the track on
this station again. This helps
Pandora choose which tracks
should not play on this station. This
feature is only available on user
created stations.
-(Thumbs Up): When pressed,
Pandora stores this information and
-is highlighted for the remainder of
the track. This helps Pandora
choose which tracks should play on
this station.
d(Next Track): When pressed,
Pandora changes to the next track.
k(Play/Pause): Press on the
radio to pause playback. Press
again to resume.
Tuning Pandora Stations: When
Pandora is playing, use the
b/g
button on the steering wheel to tune
to any Pandora station on the
device.

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1. Press theb/gbutton on the
steering wheel.
2. Say “Tune Pandora Rock> Radio.”
Pandora voice control will not work
until Pandora is launched the first
time during that ignition cycle.
Pandora Skip Limit
Pandora limits the number of skips
allowed on their service. When the
skip limit is reached,
,will not skip
the currently playing track, but
,
feedback will be recorded.
Pandora Advertisement
Pandora may display
advertisements. Artist name and
track title will not be displayed and
the skip track button is not
available.
Switching Between Pandora and
Stitcher
To switch between Pandora and
Stitcher, press the application icon
on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. This is not required for Android
devices. See
Stitcher Internet Radio
on page 30.
Pandora Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to
Vehicle
If the device is unable to connect to
the USB or Bluetooth:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open and close the driver door, wait about 30 seconds, and try
to connect the device again.
Unable to Start Pandora
If the device is unable to launch
Pandora:
.Check that the latest version of
Pandora is installed.
.Check that there is an active
account logged into Pandora.
.Have at least one station
created.
.For Android and BlackBerry
devices, check that the device is
paired with the vehicle, and the
Bluetooth icon on the display is
highlighted.
.For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
devices, check that the USB
cable is connected to the USB
port and the screen is unlocked.
.Close Pandora on the device
and launch again. Devices that
allow multitasking may require
an extra step to quit the Pandora
application. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Error
If there is an error trying to rate a
track with the
,or-buttons, the
message “Thumbs Down Error” or
“Thumbs Up Error” will display.
Press OK to retry.

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Loss of Audio
Loss of Pandora audio can happen
in different ways:
.Weak or lost data connection.
.Device needs to be charged.
.Application needs to be
relaunched.
.Connection between phone and
radio lost.
.If any iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad is connected to
Bluetooth and the dock
connector, go to the Airplay icon
on the device and select dock
connector or disconnect and
reconnect the dock connector on
the device.
.The volume is too low. Turn up
the volume on the device.
.The battery saver and task
manager applications on the
phone can cause Pandora to
function incorrectly. Removethose apps from the phone or
remove Pandora and Bluetooth
from the task lists.
If the connection is lost between the
application and device, a message
“Please unlock your phone or restart
the phone app and try again” will
display. Press OK to retry.
If pressing OK does not clear the
issue on the phone, see "Please
Unlock Your Phone or Restart
Phone App and Try Again” under
"Common Pandora Messages"
following.
Common Pandora Messages
Please See Device: When not
logged in or when authentication
failed, see the device. Press OK to
continue.
Paused or Audio Paused:
Playback is paused on the radio or
on the device. Press
kor play on
the device.
No Stations Found: Logged in but
no stations have been created.
Press OK to continue. Please Unlock Your Phone or
Restart Phone App and Try
Again:
Communication failure
between the radio and the phone
application or the device is locked.
Devices that allow multitasking may
require an extra step to quit the
Pandora application. Close Pandora
on the device and launch again.
Unlock the phone and check that
Home Page is shown on the phone/
device.
See the cell phone manufacturer's
user guide.
See www.pandora.com/help for
more information. If the service will
not work, see your dealer for
assistance.
Stitcher Internet Radio
Stitcher SmartRadio™ is an Internet
radio service that streams news,
sports, and entertainment shows
through the audio system. Create
personalized, on-demand stations or
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Stitcher's preset stations. To set up
an account, download the
application from the Android Market
or iTunes Store, or go to
www.stitcher.com.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection is required for this
application. Personal cell phone
data plans are used. Make sure the
latest version is installed on the
device and the volume on the
device is turned up.
BlackBerry phones are not
supported for this application.
To install Stitcher:
.On an Android phone or Tablet
with Internet connection, go to
the Android Play Store, search
for Stitcher, and install to the
phone, not to the SD card.
.On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch, go to the iTunes store
and search for Stitcher.
Launching Stitcher
Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch to the USB port, or connect
Android through Bluetooth. See
Auxiliary Devices on page 44or
Bluetooth on page 75. For first-time
use, set up the stations before
connecting to the vehicle. The
Stitcher icon will be available on the
Home Page and source pop-up
displays if the latest application is
installed on the device.
Using the iPhone, iPod Touch,
or iPad
1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must be
unlocked.
2. Use one of the following to launch:
.Press the application on the
device.
.Press Stitcher on the
Home Page.
.Pressb/gand say
“Stitcher” or“Tune Stitcher.” 3. If Stitcher does not begin
playing, select a category and
then a station.
After Stitcher has been launched,
press SOURCE or SRC on the
steering wheel controls to access
Stitcher features.
If nothing happens when the
available Stitcher screen button is
pressed, download the latest
Stitcher application and retry.
Stitcher will always be highlighted
on the Home Page when an iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch is connected
using the USB port. To use, log into
your account.
If the “Please See Device” message
is shown, the login screen may
display on the device.
If the “Please unlock your phone or
restart the app” message is shown,
then the phone may be locked.
Unlock the phone, close the app,
then restart the app and make sure
the home page is visible on the
phone/device.