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The entertainment system is only compatible with
Region 1 DVDs authorized for use in the United States,
Canada, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands
and some islands in the Pacific. On some DVD jackets,
you will see the region displayed. Regular audio CDs
can also be played by the DVD player. The video
screen will default to off when an audio CD is played.
Home recorded CDs (CDRs) will not play in this
DVD player. Try the audio system's CD player instead.
If an error message appears on the front instrument
panel display, see ªDVD Messagesº later in this section.
DVD Player Buttons
(Power): Press this button to turn the DVD
player on.
(Headphone Volume): Press the minus (±)
symbol to decrease headphone volume. Press the
plus (+) symbol to increase headphone volume.
(Play/Pause): Press this button to start play.
Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause it.
Press it again to continue playing the DVD.
(Stop/Eject): Press this button to stop playing,
rewinding or fast forwarding. Press the button a second
time to eject the disc.Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc (with the label
side up) into the loading slot. The DVD player
will continue loading the disc and the player will
automatically start.
If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause
button on the face of the player or on the remote control.
Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or
skip the copyright or previews. Some DVDs will begin
playing after the previews have finished. If the DVD does
not begin playing, refer to the on
-screen instructions.
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop a disc, press and release the stop/eject button
on the DVD player or the stop button on the remote.
To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the
DVD player or the remote. As long as the disc has not
been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed
twice on the remote control, the movie should resume
play from where it was last stopped. If the disc has been
ejected, or if the stop button on the remote has been
pressed twice, the disc will resume play at the beginning.

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EJECT/LOAD: Press this button to eject a DVD
while it is playing. If the disc has been ejected and not
removed from the player, pressing this button will load
the disc. The stop/eject button on the DVD player will
also load the disc if the disc is ejected and not removed.
REW (Rewind): Press this button to reverse the
DVD in 5x speed. To stop reversing, press this button
again. This button may not work when the DVD is
playing the copyright or the previews.


FWD (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast
forward the DVD in 5x speed. To stop fast forwarding,
press this button again. This button may not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright or the previews.
PREV (Previous): Press this button to return to
the start of the current chapter. Press this button again
to backup to the previous chapter. This button may
not work when the DVD is playing the copyright or
the previews.


NEXT: Press this button to jump to the beginning
of the next chapter. This button may not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright or the previews.
MENU: Press this button to view the media menu.
The media menu is different on every disc. Use the up
and down and the right and left arrow buttons to movethe cursor around the media menu. After making your
selection, press enter. Some discs may contain a short
skit leading up to the media menu.
WIRED VOLUME: Press the plus or minus
symbol to increase or decrease the volume of the wired
headphones. You can press repeatedly or press and hold
the plus or minus symbol to increase or decrease the
volume in large amounts.
SIZE/ANGLE: This button controls the screen
ratio of the video display. Press and release this button
to stretch a 4:3 picture to fit the wide aspect ratio
16:9 screen.
Press and hold this button to choose different angles
of the same scene. Press and release this button again
to change angles. This feature is not available on all
DVD discs.
DISP/S
-TITLE (Display) CHAP TRK
(Chapter Track): Press and release this button to
display the title, chapter and elapsed time of the
current video segment or the track and time if a CD
is being played.
Press and hold this button to see the DVD's subtitle
language. Press and release this button again to change it.
This feature is not available on all DVD discs.

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ProblemRecommended Action
The language
in the audio or
on the screen
is wrong.Press and hold the COMP/AUDIO
button on the remote. This will
access the DVD's main menu.
Go to the system menu and check
the default settings for menu
language, subtitle language
and audio language.
The remote does
not work.Point the remote directly at
the player, but not too close
to the screen.
The batteries could be dead or
put in wrong.
If the power button on the player
is flashing, the parental control
is on, which disables the remote.
I can not
hear anything
when I lower
the volume.Quickly press and release the
COMP/AUDIO button on the
remote. This tells you the current
default setting. Press and release
the COMP/AUDIO button again
to choose another setting.
ProblemRecommended Action
How do I get
subtitles on
or off?Press and hold the DISP/S-TITLE
button on the remote to go to the
DVD's main menu. Then follow
the prompts.
After stopping
the player,
I push PLAY
but sometimes
the DVD starts
where I left off
and sometimes
at the beginning.Press the STOP button on the
remote to resume where the
DVD left off.
Press the STOP button twice to
start the DVD at the beginning.
If the power is off and the
DVD is still in the player,
press the PLAY button.
The DVD is
playing but
there is no
picture or sound.
The auxiliary
medium (video
game, camcorder,
etc.) is running
but there is no
picture or sound.Press the INPUT/TITLE
button on the remote to get
to auxiliary input.
The auxiliary medium's cords
could be plugged into the
wrong jack.

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ProblemRecommended Action
The audio or
video skips
or jumps.The DVD could be dirty or
scratched. Try cleaning the DVD.
When I return to
the DVD from
the system menu,
sometimes it
plays from the
beginning and
sometimes from
where it left off.If the STOP button was pressed
once, it resumes play from where
it left off.
If the STOP button was pressed
twice, it will start at the beginning
of the DVD.
However, if a change was made to
the menu, the DVD will start from
the beginning, even if the STOP
button was only pressed once.
The fast forward,
fast reverse,
previous and
next functions
do not work.Some commands that do one thing
for DVDs will not always work
or perform the same function for
audio, CDs or games.
ProblemRecommended Action
My disc is
stuck in the
player. The
EJECT/LOAD
button does
not work.Press the EJECT/LOAD button on
the remote, or the STOP/EJECT
button on the DVD player.
Turn the power off, then on again.
I lost the
remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer for assistance.
What is the best
way to clean
the screen?Pour some isopropyl or rubbing
alcohol on a clean cloth and wipe.
Sometimes
the wireless
headphone
audio cuts out
or buzzes for a
moment then it
comes back.This could be caused by
interference from cell towers
or by using your cell phone in
the vehicle.

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is
a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool
between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much
faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace
with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,
you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That
means better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake
normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced
electronic braking system that will help prevent a
braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti
-lock brake system will check itself. You may
hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on. This is normal.
If there's a problem with the
anti
-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on.
See ªAnti
-Lock Brake
System Warning Lightº in
the Index.

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The TRAC OFF light on the button will come on under
the following conditions:

The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by
pressing the TAS on/off button or turning off the
automatic engagement feature of the TAS.

The transmission is in FIRST (1); TAS will not
operate in this gear. This is normal.

The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road.
When the vehicle leaves the rough surface, slows
down or stops, the light will go off and TAS will be
on again. This is normal.

A Traction Assist System, Anti
-Lock Brake System
or engine
-related problem has been detected and the
vehicle needs service.
The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the
factory, will automatically come on whenever you start
your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery
road conditions, you should always leave the system on.
But you can turn the TAS off if you ever need to. You
should turn the TAS off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in
sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required.
See ªRocking Your Vehicleº in the Index.
To turn the system on
or off press the TAS
on/off button located
near the shift lever.
If you used the button
to turn the system off,
the TRAC OFF light
on the button will
come on and stay on.
You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing
the button again. The TRAC OFF light on the button
should go off.
If desired, you can change the TAS automatic
engagement feature so that the system will not come on
automatically when the engine is started. To do so:
1. Park the vehicle with the ignition off and the
transmission in PARK (P).
2. Turn the ignition to RUN; do not start the engine.

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3. Apply the brake pedal, press the accelerator pedal to
the floor and then press the TAS on/off button and
hold it down for at least six seconds.
4. Release the TAS button and both pedals.
5. Turn off the ignition and wait a few seconds.
The next time you start your vehicle, the TAS will not
automatically come on. You can restore the automatic
feature by using the same procedure. Whether the
TAS is set to come on automatically or not, you can
always turn the system on or off by pressing the TAS
on/off button.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the ªdriver lost controlº accidents mentioned
on the news happen on curves. Here's why:Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle
at which the curve is banked, and your speed.
While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you
can control.
Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control
systems
-- steering and acceleration -- have to do
their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the
sudden acceleration can demand too much of those
places. You can lose control. Refer to ªTraction Assist
Systemº in the Index.
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it
to go, and slow down.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less
favorable conditions you'll want to go slower.

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Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you're awaiting an opportunity. For one
thing, following too closely reduces your area of
vision, especially if you're following a larger
vehicle. Also, you won't have adequate space if the
vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a
reasonable distance.

When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don't
get too close. Time your move so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the
other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a
ªrunning startº that more than makes up for the
distance you would lose by dropping back. And if
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass,
you need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity.

If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to
pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed may seem to be farther away from you
than it really is.)

Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on two
-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.

Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may
be slowing down or starting to turn.

If you're being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you
can ease a little to the right.

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Loss of Control
Let's review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering
and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the
tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and
constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable
care suited to existing conditions, and by not ªoverdrivingº
those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's
three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels
aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too
much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too
much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal. If you have the ªTraction Assist
System,º remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration
skid. If you do not have this system, or if the system is
off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by
easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a
lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until
your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a ªmirrored surfaceº
-- and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti
-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.

4-19 Scanning the Terrain
Off-road driving can take you over many different
kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain
and its many different features. Here are some things
to consider.
Surface Conditions. Off
-roading can take you over
hard
-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or
ice. Each of these surfaces affects the steering, acceleration
and braking of your vehicle in different ways. Depending
upon the kind of surface you are on, you may experience
slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration,
poor traction and longer braking distances.
Surface Obstacles. Unseen or hidden obstacles can
be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle
you if you're not prepared for them. Often these
obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even
the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some
things to consider:

Is the path ahead clear?

Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead?

Does the travel take you uphill or downhill?
(There's more discussion of these subjects later.)

Will you have to stop suddenly or change
direction quickly?When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a
firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other
surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if
you're not prepared.
When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,
your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even
with one or two wheels, you can't control the vehicle as
well or at all.
Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it's
especially important to avoid sudden acceleration,
sudden turns or sudden braking.
In a way, off
-road driving requires a different kind of
alertness from driving on paved roads and highways.
There are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal
lights. You have to use your own good judgment about
what is safe and what isn't.
Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any
road. And this is certainly true for off
-road driving.
At the very time you need special alertness and driving
skills, your reflexes, perceptions and judgment can be
affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could
have a serious
-- or even fatal -- accident if you drink
and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
See ªDrunken Drivingº in the Index.