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PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime may sound if the
front passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle
is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,
check the door for obstructions, and close the door
again. Check to see if the message still appears on
the DIC.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message may display while you are matching a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your
vehicle. See“Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 3‑4andDIC Operation and Displays (With
DIC Buttons)on page 4‑51or DIC Operation and
Displays (Without DIC Buttons)on page 4‑58for more
information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to
be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery
Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 3‑4.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab)
This message displays and a chime may sound if the
passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the
vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the
door again. Check to see if the message still appears
on the DIC.
SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, this message may
display if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive
system. If this message appears, stop as soon as
possible and turn off the vehicle. Make sure the key is
in the LOCK/OFF position for at least one minute and
then restart the vehicle and check for the message on
the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or
appears again when you begin driving, the
four-wheel-drive system needs service. See your
dealer/retailer.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with the
airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect the
system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light
on
page 4‑33and Airbag Systemon page 2‑73for more
information.
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SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a
problem with the battery charging system. Under certain
conditions, the charging system light may also turn on
in the instrument panel cluster. SeeCharging System
Light
on page 4‑37. Driving with this problem could
drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories.
Have the electrical system checked as soon as
possible. See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with the brake system
warning light if there is a problem with the brake
system. See Brake System Warning Light
on
page 4‑39. If this message appears, stop as soon as
possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the DIC display. If the
message is still displayed or appears again when you
begin driving, the brake system needs service as soon
as possible. See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE BRAKES SOON
On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a
problem with the brake system. If this message
appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the
vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message
on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or
appears again when you begin driving, the brake
system needs service. See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) system, this message displays if there is a
problem with the URPA system. Do not use this system
to help you park. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA)
on page 3‑60for more information. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®and this message
displays, it means there may be a problem with the
StabiliTrak system. If you see this message, try to reset
the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least
15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message
still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should
see your dealer/retailer for service. The vehicle is safe
to drive, however, you do not have the benefit of
StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
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Inserting a CD (Single CD Player)
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
Inserting a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player)
LOAD^:Press to load CDs into the CD player.
This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD:
1. Press and release the
^button.
2. Wait for the message to insert the disc.
3. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls the CD in.
To insert multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold the
^button for two seconds.
A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays.
2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs.
3. Press the
^button again to cancel loading
more CDs.
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin
playing. To insert a CD with the ignition off,
first press the
Zbutton or the DISP knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is
turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it
was the last selected audio source.
When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As
each new track starts to play, the track number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller
CDs are loaded in the same manner.
Ejecting a Disc
Z
EJECT or CD (Eject):
Press and release to eject
the disc that is currently playing. A CD ejecting from
a radio with CD/MP3/DVD and USB, ejects from the
bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The
disc can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after
several seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into
the player.
ZDVD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc
that is currently playing in the top slot. A beep sounds
and Ejecting Disc displays.
If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed,
such as unknown format, etc., and the disc fails to eject,
press and hold for more than five seconds to force the
disc to eject.
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Playing a CD (In Either the DVD or
CD Slot)
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing
(loading a disc into the system, depending on media
type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a
CD, and up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing).
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The
CD is controlled by the buttons on the radio faceplate
or by the RSA unit. SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA)
on
page 4‑143for more information. The DVD/CD decks,
(upper slot is the DVD deck and the lower slot is the
CD deck) of the radio are compatible with most audio
CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3s.
When a CD is inserted, the text tab DVD or CD symbol
displays on the left side of the radio display. As each
new track starts to play, the track number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller
CDs are loaded in the same manner.
ZEJECT or CD (Eject): Press and release to eject
the disc that is currently playing. A CD ejecting from a
radio with CD and DVD, ejects from the bottom slot.
A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the
disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be
removed. If the disc is not removed, after several
seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into
the player.
For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold for
two seconds to eject all discs.
ZDVD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc
that is currently playing in the top slot. A beep sounds
and Ejecting Disc displays.
If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed,
such as with an unknown format error, etc., and the disc
fails to eject, press and hold for more than five seconds
to force the disc to eject.
f(Tune): Turn to select tracks on the CD that is
currently playing.
©SEEK¨: Press the left arrow to go to the start
of the current track, if more than ten seconds on the
CD have played. Press the right arrow to go to the
next track.
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Playing a DVD
DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary) :Press this button to cycle
through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the
radio. The DVD/CD text tab and a message showing
track or chapter number displays when a disc is in
either slot. Press this button again and the system
automatically searches for an auxiliary input device,
such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio
player is not connected, “No Aux Input Device”displays.
If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot the
DVD/CD AUX button cycles between the two sources
and not indicate “No Aux Input Device”. If a front
auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button
cycles through all available options, such as: DVD slot,
CD slot, Front Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if available).
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in this
section, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System
on page 4‑134for more
information.
O(Power): Press to turn the radio on or off. Turn this
knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the volume. Press and hold for more than
two seconds to turn off the entire radio and Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system and to start the parental
control feature. Parental control prevents the rear seat
occupant from operating the Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
system or remote control. A lock symbol displays next to the clock display.
The parental control feature remains on until the knob
is pressed and held for more than two seconds again,
or until the driver turns the ignition off and exits the
vehicle.
f(Tune):
Turn to change tracks on a CD or DVD, to
manually tune a radio station, or to change clock or
date settings, while in the clock or date setting mode.
See the information given earlier in this section specific
to the radio, CD, and the DVD. Also, see “Setting the
Time” in the index, for setting the clock and date.
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter): Press the left
arrow to return to the start of the current track or
chapter. Press the left arrow again to go to the previous
track or chapter. This button might not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews.
SEEK
¨(Next Track/Chapter): Press the right arrow
to go to the next track or chapter. This button might not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
sREV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the
CD or DVD at five times the normal speed. The radio
displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse. To stop
fast reversing, press again. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
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\FWD (Fast Forward):Press to fast forward the
CD or DVD. The radio displays the elapsed time and
fast forwards five times the normal speed. To stop fast
forwarding, press again. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
Z(Eject): Press to eject a CD or DVD. If a CD or
DVD is ejected, but not removed, the player
automatically pulls it back in after 15 seconds.
If loading and reading of a CD cannot be completed,
because of an unknown format, etc., and the disc fails
to eject, press and hold for more than five seconds to
force the disc to eject.
DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons
Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu
shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press the
softkey located under any desired tag option during
DVD playback. See the tag options listed after, for
more information.
The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V
menus and controls through the remote control. See
“Remote Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
on page 4‑134for more information.
The Video Screen automatically turns on when the
DVD-V is inserted into the DVD slot.
r/j(Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause
icon displayed on the radio system, to toggle between
pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If the forward
arrow is showing on display, the system is in pause
mode. If the pause icon is showing on display, the
system is in playback mode. If the DVD screen is off,
press the play button to turn the screen on.
Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have
finished, although there could be a delay of up to
30 seconds. If the DVD does not begin playing the
movie automatically, press the softkey located under
the play/pause symbol tag displayed on the radio.
If the DVD still does not play, refer to the on-screen
instructions, if available.
c(Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast
forwarding a DVD.
r(Enter): Press to select the choices that are
highlighted in any menu.
y(Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The DVD
menu is different on every DVD. Use the softkeys
located under the navigation arrows to navigate the
cursor through the DVD menu. After making a selection
press this button. This button only operates when using
a DVD.
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Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System
The vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) system. The RSE system works with the
vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the
front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a
DVD player, a video display screen, audio/video jacks,
two wireless headphones, and a remote control. See
Radio(s)
on page 4‑87for more information on the
vehicle's audio/DVD system.
Before Driving
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only.
The driver cannot safely view the video screen while
driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE
system might not work until the temperature is within
the operating range. The operating range for the RSE
system is above −4°F (−20°C) or below 140°F (60°C).
If the temperature of the vehicle is outside of this range,
heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within
the operating range of the RSE system.
Parental Control
The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature,
depending on which radio the vehicle has. To start
Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button
for more than two seconds to stop all system features
such as: radio, video screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD.
While Parental Control is on, a padlock icon displays.
The radio can be turned back on with a single press of
the power button, but the RSE system will remain under
Parental Control.
To turn Parental Control off, press and hold the radio
power button for more than two seconds. The RSE
returns from where it was previously left and the
padlock icon disappears from the radio display.
Parental Control can also be turned off by inserting or
ejecting any disc, pressing the play icon on the radio
DVD display menu, or changing an ignition position.
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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the video screen
on and off.
P(Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote
control backlight on. The backlight automatically times
out after seven to ten seconds if no other button is
pressed while the backlight is on.
v(Title): Press this button to return the DVD to the
main menu of the DVD. This function could vary for
each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press this button to access the DVD
menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use
the navigation arrows to move the cursor around the
DVD menu. After making a selection press the enter
button. This button only operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the
arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press this button to select the choice that
is highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Menu): Press this button to adjust the
brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom),
and display the language menu.
q(Return): Press this button to exit the current
active menu and return to the previous menu.
This button operates only when the display menu
or a DVD menu is active.
c(Stop): Press this button to stop playing, fast
reversing, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press this button
twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press this button to start playing a
DVD. Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause
it. Press it again to continue playing the DVD.
While the DVD is playing, the DVD can be played
slowly by pressing the play/pause button then pressing
the fast forward button. The DVD continues playing in a
slow play mode. Also, reverse can be played slowly by
pressing the play/pause button and then pressing the
fast reverse button. To cancel slow play mode, press
the play/pause button.
t(Previous Track/Chapter): Press this button to
return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press
this button again to go to the previous track or chapter.
This button might not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to go to the
beginning of the next chapter or track. This button might
not work while the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure they are installed correctly using the
diagram on the inside of the remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
turned ON/RUN or in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
The picture does not fill the
screen. There are black
borders on the top and
bottom or on both sides or
it looks stretched out. Check the display mode
settings in the setup menu
by pressing the display
menu button on the
remote control.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd)
Problem
Recommended Action
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls. Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
The remote control does
not work. Check to make sure there
is no obstruction between
the remote control and the
transmitter window.
Check the batteries to
make sure they are not
dead or installed
incorrectly.
After stopping the player,
I push Play but sometimes
the DVD starts where I left
off and sometimes at the
beginning. If the stop button was
pressed one time, the
DVD player resumes
playing where the DVD
was stopped. If the stop
button was pressed two
times the DVD player
begins to play from the
beginning of the DVD.
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P(Power):Press this button to turn the RSA on or off.
Volume : Turn the volume knob to increase or to
decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left
knob controls the left headphones and the right knob
controls the right headphones.
SRCE (Source) : Press this button to switch between
the radio (AM/FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if the
vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and
rear auxiliary.
© ¨(Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™
(if equipped), press the seek arrows to go to the
previous or to the next station or channels and stay
there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the
front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Press and hold either seek arrow until the display
flashes, to tune to an individual station. The display
stops flashing after the buttons have not been pushed
for more than two seconds. This function is inactive,
with some radios, if the front seat passengers are
listening to the radio.
While listening to a disc, press the left seek arrow to go
back to the start of the current track or chapter (if more
than ten seconds have played). Press the right seek
arrow to go the next track or chapter on the disc. This
function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat
passengers are listening to the disc.
While a DVD video menu is being displayed, press
either seek arrow to perform a cursor up or down on the
menu. Hold either seek arrow to perform a cursor left or
right on the menu.
PROG (Program) : Press this button to go to the next
preset radio station or channel set on the main radio.
This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front
seat passengers are listening to the radio.
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