Buick 2012 Regal Owners Manual

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Infotainment System .. . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Navigation

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

OnStar

Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Global Positioning

System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Problems with Route

Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

If the System Needs

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Database Coverage

Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Destination

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 66

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Using Voice Recognition . . . . . . 67

Pairing a Phone Using the

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 73

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to GM, the GM Logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and Regal are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

The information in this manual supplements the owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22814213 A First Printing

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual with the owner manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.

Canadian Vehicle Owners (Propriétaires des Véhicules Canadiens)

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

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Overview

Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system operates.

The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions.

Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. The navigation system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some features when driving. A grayed-out function is not available when the vehicle is moving.

All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving:

Become familiar with the navigation system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons.

Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.

Set up the navigation features, such as entering an address.

Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or a single voice command for navigation systems equipped with phone capability.

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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often while using the navigation system could cause a crash and you or others could be injured or killed. Focus your attention on driving and limit glances at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use voice guidance whenever possible.

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Use the navigation system to:

Plan a route.

Select a destination using various methods and choices.

Follow turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts, only if permitted by traffic laws, controls, and conditions.

Receive RDS broadcast announcements.

Always be alert and obey traffic and roadway laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from the navigation system. Because the navigation system uses street map information that does not include all traffic restrictions or the latest road changes, it may suggest using a road that is now closed for construction or a turn that is prohibited by signs at the intersection. Always evaluate whether following the system's directions is safe and legal for the current conditions.

When the navigation system is turned on, a screen may appear with information that must be read and acknowledged before accessing some navigation features.

After acknowledging the start up information, the NAV (Navigation) and DEST (Destination) functions are accessible. Information can now be entered or deleted, and other functions accessed. See instructions later in this section.

Every 50 times the vehicle is started and the navigation system is turned on, the Caution screen appears. After reading the caution, select OK. If OK is not selected, all control buttons except for NAV (Navigation) and DEST (Destination) can be accessed.

When getting started, set your preferences or delete information in the navigation system using various options.

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Navigation System Overview

The navigation system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and the touch screen.

See “Infotainment Control Buttons” following for more information.

A. HOME

B. SRCE (Source)

s / © (Seek Down/Reverse)

D. NAV (Navigation)

¨ / \ (Seek Up/Forward)

3 / O (Volume/Power)

G. Preset Buttons 1 to 6

H. CONFIG (Configuration)

H (Clock)

J. TONE

b / $ (Phone/Mute)

L. DEST (Destination)

M. BACK

N. RPT/NAV (Repeat Navigation)

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O. Menu Knob

Z (Eject)

Q. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite)

R. INFO (Information)

S. AS 1/2 (Automatic Store)

Infotainment Control Buttons

The buttons on the faceplate are used to start primary functions while using the infotainment system.

3 / O (Volume/Power):

1. Press to turn the system on and off.

2. Turn to adjust the volume.

SRCE (Source): Press to change the audio sources such as AM-FM Radio, XM™ (if equipped), CD, and AUX.

TONE: Press to access the sound menu screen to adjust bass, midrange, and treble. See AM-FM Radio on page 15 for more information.

AS 1/2 (Automatic Store):

Autostore searches and stores FM and AM stations with the strongest signal. Autostore does not function with XM radio stations.

INFO (Information): Press to toggle through an audio or navigation information screen.

CONFIG (Configure): Press to adjust features for radio, navigation, display, phone, vehicle, and time. See Configure Menu on page 52 for more information.

HOME: See “Home Page” following in this section.

Menu Knob: Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature.

b / $ (Phone/Mute):

See Bluetooth on page 66 for more information.

NAV (Navigation):

1. Press to view the vehicle's current position on the map screen.

2. Continue pressing to cycle through the full map and split screens.

RPT/NAV (Repeat Navigation):

Press to repeat the last voice guidance prompt.

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DEST (Destination):

1. Press to enter a destination.

2. If a destination has already been entered, press to access the Destination Menu. See Destination on page 40 for more information.

BACK: Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.

If on a page accessed directly by a faceplate button or Home Page screen button, pressing BACK will go to the homepage.

FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite Pages): Press to display the current page number above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each list display on the touch-sensitive preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. The number of preset FAV lists can be changed in the Config Menu.

¨ / \ (Seek Up/Forward):

1. Press to move forward to the next track.

2. Press and hold to fast forward through a track.

3. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 23 and MP3 on page 26 for more information.

4. For AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), press to seek to the next strong station.

s / © (Seek Down/Reverse):

1. Press to go back to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning.

2. Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 23 and MP3 on page 26 for more information.

3. For AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), press to seek to the previous strong station.

Preset Buttons (1 to 6):

The preset buttons numbered one through six can be used to select stored AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) stations.

H (Clock): Press to set the time. Z (Eject): Press to eject a disc

from the CD player. See CD Player on page 23.

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Touch Screen Buttons

Touch screen buttons are on the screen and tone up when a feature is available. The features gray out when unavailable.

Home Page

The navigation system displays a Home Page that makes accessing many of the features an easy process.

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Back: If on page 2 or 3 of the

Home Page, press Back to return to page 1 of the Home Page. If on page 1, Back serves no function.

Home: While navigating through other menus, press to go back to the Home Page to start a different feature.

Fav: Press to display a page of stored (favorite) AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) stations. Keep pressing Fav to scroll through the favorite pages.

Info: Press to toggle through an audio or a navigation information screen.

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More: Press to cycle through

available Home Pages.

Menu: Press to go to the Home Page Menu.

The Home Page Menu lists the options Customize, Sort, and Restore Main Home Page Defaults.

Out of all available Home Page icons, up to eight icons can be selected and sorted for the first Home Page screen.

Home Page Features

Press the Now Playing screen button to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, and AUX.

See AM-FM Radio on page 15,

Satellite Radio on page 22, CD Player on page 23, and Auxiliary Devices on page 28.

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Press the Navigation screen button to display a map of your current vehicle position. See Using the

Navigation System on page 33, Maps on page 37, and Navigation Symbols on page 38.

Press the Destination screen button to display the Destination Entry Home Page or the Destination Menu. The available screen buttons provide easy access to a variety of ways to enter a destination. See Destination on page 40.

Press the Phone screen button to display the Phone main page. See Bluetooth on page 66.

Press the Config screen button to display the Config main page. From this display, you can adjust features such as time and date, radio, phone, navigation, vehicle, and display. See Configure Menu on page 52.

Press the Tone screen button to display the tone main page. Adjust the tone and speakers by pressing the screen buttons to change the levels of sound for treble, midrange, bass, fade, and balance. See AM-FM Radio on page 15.

Press the Viewer screen button to view pictures on your USB stick or SD card. Pictures on the SD card can only be viewed through a USB adapter.

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Press the FM screen button to display the FM main page and play the current or last tuned FM station. See AM-FM Radio on page 15.

Press the AM screen button to display the AM main page and play the current or last tuned AM station. See AM-FM Radio on page 15.

Press the XM screen button to display the XM main page and play the current or last tuned XM (if equipped) channel. See AM-FM

Radio on page 15 and Satellite Radio on page 22.

Press the CD screen button to display the CD main page and play the current or last CD track selected. See CD Player on page 23.

Press the iPod screen button to display the iPod main page and play the current or last track selected. See Auxiliary Devices on page 28.

Press the USB screen button to display the USB main page and play the current or last track selected. See Auxiliary Devices on page 28.

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Press the AUX screen button to access any connected auxiliary device. See Auxiliary Devices on page 28.

Press the XM Traffic screen button (if equipped) to display the traffic main page. Select other traffic-related options from that list. See “XM NavTraffic™ (If Equipped)” under Configure Menu on page 52.

Press the XM Weather screen button (if equipped) to display the weather main page. Select other weather-related options from that list. See “XM Weather™ (If Equipped)” under Configure Menu on page 52.

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Languages

The vehicle supports English, French (Canadian), and Spanish. The default language is English.

To change the display language, see Configure Menu on page 52 later in this manual, or “Vehicle Personalization” in the Index of the vehicle owner manual for more information.

English and Metric Unit Conversion

To change the display units between English and metric units (if equipped), see “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index of the vehicle owner manual.

Deleting Personal Information

The navigation system can store destinations and personal information such as names and addresses.

At times, such as when selling or disposing of your vehicle, you may want to delete this information:

Address Book

Previous Destinations

Home Address (user configurable)

Favorite Routes

Cleaning the Display

Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces could scratch the glass. Use only a soft cloth and do not spray cleaner directly on the system as it could affect the mechanical parts.

Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or use a volatile liquid such as paint thinner; it could scratch the surface or erase the characters on the buttons.

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Radio

AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio

Audio Source

3 / O (Volume/Power):

1. Press to turn the radio on or off.

2. Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the active source (i.e., current audio source, active navigation voice guidance, or traffic prompts).

The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the vehicle owner manual for more information.

To access the radio main page, press the SRCE button on the faceplate, the Now Playing screen button, or one of the audio screen buttons on the Home Page.

While on the audio main page, press the Source button repeatedly to display and cycle through the available sources (AM, FM, and XM (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, and AUX).

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If the audio source is on while viewing a map screen, an icon of that source displays at the top of the map screen. This icon also allows the audio source to be changed without leaving the navigation mode.

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Press the audio source icon located at the top left side of the screen to display a pop-up menu of available audio source icons. Press one of the icons to change the source.

Navigation Audio System

Tone Settings

To access the tone settings, press the Home Page Tone button or the TONE button on the faceplate.

Use the tone settings to adjust the following features:

Setting the tone

Adjusting the speakers

Setting the Tone

To adjust the tone:

Treble: Press + or − to change the level.

Middle (Midrange): Press + or − to change the level.

Bass: Press + or − to change the level.

Adjusting the Speakers

To adjust the speaker balance:

Press o on the bottom for more sound from the left speakers or

p on the bottom for more sound

from the right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.

To adjust the speaker fade:

Press w for more sound from the front speakers and

more sound from the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.

x for

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EQ Settings

The EQ settings are selected through the tone menu. Press the left or right arrows to cycle through the EQ options. The available choices are Manual and Talk.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)

The DSP feature is selected through the sound menu and provides a choice of two different listening experiences. DSP can be used while listening to the audio system.

The listening choices are:

Stereo: This setting provides the best overall sound quality for all seating positions.

hk Surround: This produces a true

5.1 matrix surround from any two

channel digital source. This feature is not available in AM/FM radio mode.

Finding a Station

To select the band, see “Audio Source” earlier in this section.

Turn the Menu knob to find a radio station. To select a preset station, press the corresponding preset button.

Seeking a Station

s / © or ¨ / \ to search for

Press a station.

1. Press the AM screen button on the Home Page or select AM from the source pop-up to display the AM main page.

2. From the AM screen, press the Menu screen button to display the menu options.

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3. Press to select the desired option.

Favorites List: Press to display a list of favorite preset stations.

AM Station List: Press to display the AM station list.

Update AM Station List: Press to start a search for the strongest stations in your area to populate the AM Station List.

1. Press the FM screen button on the Home Page or select FM from the source pop-up to display the FM main page.

2. From the FM screen, press the Menu screen button to display the menu options.

3. Press to select the desired option.

Favorites List: Press to display a list of favorite preset stations.

FM Stations List: Press to display the FM stations list.

FM Categories: Press to display the FM categories (e.g., sports, news, and pop music).

Update FM Stations List: Press to start a search for the strongest stations in your area to populate the FM Stations List.

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XM (If Equipped)

1. Press the XM screen button on the Home Page or select XM from the source pop-up to display the XM main page.

2. From the XM screen, press the Menu screen button to display the menu options.

3. Press to select the desired option.

Favorites List: Press to display a list of favorite preset stations.

XM Channels List: Press to display the XM channels list.

XM Categories: Press to display the XM categories. For available XM categories, check the XM website. For more information, see www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. In Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.

Add/Remove XM Categories:

Press to display Add/Remove XM Categories. See Satellite Radio on page 22 for more information on how to add or remove XM Categories.

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Changing the Sources

To change audio sources from any of the audio main pages (AM, FM, XM, CD, USB/iPod, or AUX), press the SRCE button on the faceplate or the Source screen button to display a pop-up of available audio sources. Touch-tap or press the SRCE button on the faceplate repeatedly to change the desired source.

Storing Radio Station Presets

There are a few ways to store presets.

Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and XM, if equipped, can be mixed.

1. From the AM, FM, or XM main page, press and hold one of the preset screen buttons located at the bottom of the screen. After a few seconds, a beep will be heard and the new preset information will display on that screen button.

2. Press and hold a preset button on the faceplate to store the currently active station. After a few seconds, a beep will be heard and the new preset information will display on a small pop-up display at the bottom of the screen.

3. Repeat the steps for each preset.

To change the number of preset pages, see “Mixed-Band Presets” following for more information.

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Recalling a Preset Station

To recall a preset station from a FAV page:

Press the FAV 1/2/3 button on the faceplate to display the FAV pop-up. Select the desired preset from the pop-up.

Press the Fav screen button at the top bar to display the preset pop-up that appears at the bottom of the page. Press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station.

In the AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) main page, press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station.

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Mixed-Band Presets

Each page can store six preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands.

To scroll through the pages, press the FAV button located on the faceplate or the Fav screen button on the top bar. The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each FAV page display on the preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. The number of FAV 1/2/3 pages displayed can be changed in the Radio Settings in the Config Menu.

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Radio Data System (RDS)

Radio Settings

From the Config Menu, press Radio Settings. Select RDS Settings to display RDS options.

The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can:

Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming.

Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies.

Display messages from radio stations.

This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.

The RDS system can be turned on or off. When information is broadcast from the current FM station, the station name or call letters display on the audio screen. RDS can provide a program type (PTY) for current programming and the name of the program being broadcasted.

Satellite Radio

XM™ Satellite Radio Service

Vehicles with an XM satellite radio tuner and an XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming.

XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, see www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. In Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.

When XM is active, the channel name and number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen.

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XM Categories

XM stations are organized in categories.

To customize which XM categories are used and displayed in the system, see “Adding or Removing XM Categories” following.

Adding or Removing XM Categories

1. From the Home Page press the Config screen button or the CONFIG button on the faceplate.

2. Select Radio Settings from the Config Menu list.

3. Select Add/Remove XM Categories.

From the Add/Remove XM Categories screen, select or deselect any category to be used in XM mode. A checkmark will indicate that the category is selected.

Audio Players

CD Player

The player can be used for CD and MP3 audio.

With the vehicle on, insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and begins playing. While playing, the navigation system is available.

The system is capable of playing:

Most audio CDs

CD-R

CD-RW

MP3 or unprotected WMA formats

When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled.

There can be increased skipping, difficulty in recording tracks, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known good disc.

To avoid damage to the CD player:

Do not use scratched or damaged discs.

Do not apply labels to discs. The labels could get caught in the player.

Insert only one disc at a time.

Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.

Use a marking pen to label the top of the disc.

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Loading and Ejecting Discs

To load a disc:

1. Turn the vehicle on.

2. Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.

The disc automatically plays once loaded.

Press

Z to eject a disc from the

CD player. If the disc is not removed within a short period of time, it is automatically pulled back into the player.

Playing an Audio CD

1. Press the CD screen button on the Home Page or select CD from the Source pop-up to display the CD main page.

2. From the CD screen, press the Menu screen button to display the menu options.

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3. Press to select the desired option.

On the CD main page, a track number displays at the beginning of each track. Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available.

Use the following controls to play the disc:

¨ /\ (Seek Up/Forward):

Press to move forward to the next track.

Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

Press to go back to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning.

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Press and hold to fast reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

Menu Knob: Turn to the right or left to select the next or previous track. Press this knob to select the menu. If a track is selected from the menu, the system plays the track and returns to the CD screen.

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Error Messages

If Disc Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The disc has an invalid or unknown format.

The disc is very hot. Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal.

The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother.

The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

The air is very humid. Try the disc again later.

There was a problem while burning the disc.

The label is caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD.

If any error continues, contact your dealer.

MP3

Playing an MP3 CD

To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD.”

The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play:

Sampling rate: 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.

Maximum number of folders: eight folders with 255 files per folder.

Maximum of 1,000 files on a disc.

Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700 MB.

The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Genre information requires a CD to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus.

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MP3 Music Menu

Press the Menu screen button while that source is active to access the menu.

Press any of the following buttons on the MP3 Menu:

Shuffle Songs: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle.

Playlists: Press to view the playlists stored on the disc. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in

that playlist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Artists: Press to view the list of artists stored on the disc. Select an artist name to view a list of all songs by the artist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Albums: Press to view the albums on the disc. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Song Titles: Press to display a list of all songs on the disc. Songs are displayed as stored on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. To begin playback, select a song from the list.

Genres: Press to view the genres. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Folders: Press to open a folder list to access the files within the folder structure.

Root Directory

The root directory is treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders.

Empty Folders

If a root directory or folder is empty or contains only folders, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a compressed audio file. The empty folder(s) are not displayed or numbered.

No Folder

When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are under the root folder.

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File System and Naming

The song titles, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file's ID3 tag and are only displayed if present in the tag. If a song title is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the track name.

Preprogrammed Playlists

The radio recognizes preprogrammed playlists; however, there is no editing capability. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files.

Auxiliary Devices

This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:

Laptop computer

MP3 player

Tape player

This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park).

Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, the system automatically begins playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers.

If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the Now Playing screen button on the

Home Page, then press Source repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the AUX source screen is selected.

Playing from a USB

A USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port.

The USB port is in the center console.

The USB icon displays when the USB device is connected.

USB MP3 Player and USB Drives

The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC).

Only USB MP3 players and USB drives with a sector size or 512 bytes and a cluster size smaller or equal to 32 kbytes in the FAT32 file system are supported.

Hard disk drives are not supported.

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The following restrictions apply for the data stored on a USB MP3 player or USB device:

‐ Maximum folder structure

depth: 11 levels.

‐ Maximum number of MP3/

WMA files that can be displayed: 1,000

WMA with Digital Rights Management (DRM) from online music shops cannot be played. WMA files can only be played back safely if they were created with Windows Media Player version 8 or later.

‐ Applicable playlist extensions

are: .m3u, .pls.

‐ Playlist entries must be in the

form of relative paths.

‐ The system attribute for

folders/files that contain audio data must not be set.

To play a USB device:

Connect the USB and it begins to play.

Another way to play a USB is to press the Now Playing screen button on the Home Page, then press the SRCE button on the faceplate repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the USB source screen is selected.

While the USB source is active, use the following to operate USB function:

¨ /\ (Seek Up/Forward):

1. Press to move forward to the next track.

2. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

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1. Press to go back to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, the previous track plays. If playing longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

2. Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback.

3. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

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