Chevrolet Volt 2012 User Manual

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Infotainment System .. . . . . 3

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hard Drive Device (HDD) . . . . . 25

Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Navigation

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

OnStar

Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Global Positioning

System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Problems with Route

Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Destination

If the System Needs

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Ordering Map DVDs . . . . . . . . . . 70

Database Coverage

Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 70

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, VOLT, and the VOLT logo 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. 22814588 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 Chevrolet Motor Division 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 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 or a preset destination.

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.

WARNING

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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.

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.

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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 to load the map DVD information. 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

See “Navigation Control Buttons” under Using the Navigation System on page 37 for more information.

A. RADIO/BAND (AM, FM, XM™

(if equipped))

B. HDD/DVD/AUX (Source)

C. FAV (Favorite)

D. TUNE/MENU

} BACK

F. TONE

G. CONFIG (Configuration)

r SEEK or SEEK [

I. V / 0 (Phone/Mute)

J. TP (Time Program)

K. DEL (Delete)

O REC (Record)

k (Play/Pause)

N. VOL/

O. INFO (Information)

P. DEST (Destination)

Q. NAV (Navigation)

O (Volume/Power)

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R. RPT (Repeat)

S. AS1-2 (Autostore)

X (Eject)

NAV (Navigation) Menu

Use the Navigation Menu screen to access the navigation system settings. See Using the Navigation System on page 37 for more information.

Press the NAV button to view the navigation map screen. The map and the current vehicle location display.

Press the NAV button to change between a map/audio split view or a full map view.

Config Menu

Press the CONFIG button to display the Config Menu. The Config Menu is used for changing the settings for

the radio, navigation, display, phone, vehicle configuration, and time features.

Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll through the available setup features. Once the desired feature displays, press the TUNE/MENU knob or press the desired feature on the screen, to display more options within that feature.

Languages

To change the display language, see “Vehicle Personalization” in the Index of the vehicle owner manual for more information.

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

English and Metric Unit Conversion

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

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Deleting Personal Information

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

It is recommended that this information be deleted when selling or disposing of the vehicle:

Previous Destinations.

Address Book, Fav Route, Preset Destinations, and HDD Music Files.

Storing Radio Station Presets

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

1. Press VOL/ system on.

If viewing a map screen, press the RADIO BAND button.

2. Select the band.

3. Seek or tune to the desired station to select it.

O to turn the

4. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for more than two seconds.

5. Repeat the steps for each preset.

To change the number of preset pages, see “Mixed-Band Presets” under AM-FM Radio on page 11 for more information.

Entering an Address and Point of Interest, and Storing Preset Destinations

The vehicle must be in P (Park) to perform these operations.

Entering an Address

To more easily find a city or a street name:

Enter the street name first instead of the city name, or vice versa.

Enter more characters or reduce the number of characters to reduce or expand the available options.

To set a destination by entering a street name:

1. Press the DEST button.

2. Press the Address Entry button on the touch screen.

3. Select the street name field. Enter the street name. Do not enter directional information or street type. Use the

U screen button

space between street and city names.

Use the backspace button to delete an incorrect character.

A list displays if four or fewer names are available. If there are more than four, there is a match counter with a number of available streets. Press the List screen button to view the list and select the street.

4. Press the state/province name field on the touch screen to change it. The last state/ province name is automatically recalled.

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5. Select the city from the list or enter the city name.

6. Enter the house number. This field is automatically selected.

7. Press the OK screen button. The address information screen displays the address entered.

8. Press the Go screen button if correct. The route will calculate.

9. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Easiest. See Destination on page 47 for more information.

10. Press the Start Guidance

screen button and the route is calculated.

See “Address Entry” under Destination on page 47 for more information.

Entering a Point of Interest (POI)

To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI):

1. Press VOL/ system on.

2. A caution could appear. Press OK to proceed.

3. Press the DEST button.

4. Press the Point of Interest screen button.

5. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name space (e.g., Washington Monument).

If four or fewer names are available, a list displays. If more than four are available, there is a match counter with a number in it, representing the number of available POI names. Press the List screen button to view the list. Select the POI.

6. Press the Go screen button. The system calculates the route.

O to turn the

7. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Easiest. The system highlights the route.

8. Press the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See Destination on page 47 for more information on how to enter a POI.

Storing Preset Destinations

1. Press VOL/ O to turn the system on.

2. If a caution appears, press the OK screen button to proceed.

3. Press the DEST button.

4. Enter a destination. See Destination on page 47 for information on how to enter a destination.

5. Press Save from the map screen to add the current final destination to the address book.

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6. Press the Edit screen button and then press the Change Name field on the screen. An alpha-keyboard displays. Enter the name.

7. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until the text in the button changes.

The address book entry name appears in that preset destination screen button and is now available to select from the Select Destination screen. See “Using the Stored Preset Destinations” following to select it as a destination.

See Destination on page 47 for more information on how to add preset destinations.

Using the Stored Preset Destinations

These destinations are available for selection while driving.

1. Press VOL/ system on.

2. A caution could appear. Press the OK screen button to proceed.

3. Press the DEST button.

4. Press one of the available preset destination screen buttons. The system calculates the route.

5. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Easiest. The system highlights the route.

6. Press the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.

See “Preset Destinations” under Destination on page 47 for more information.

O to turn the

Canceling Guidance

Guidance is canceled at the final destination. To cancel guidance prior to reaching the final destination:

1. Press the DEST button.

2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button.

3. Press the Yes screen button to confirm cancellation.

Voice Guidance

To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts:

1. Press the CONFIG button to enter the menu features. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob until Nav displays. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select Nav or press the Nav screen button to display more options within that feature.

2. Press Voice Prompt.

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3. Press Voice Volume.

4. Press the + or – screen buttons to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts.

See Using the Navigation System on page 37 for more information.

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 center stack 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.

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio

Audio Source Menu

O (Volume/Power):

VOL/

1. Press to turn the radio on or off.

2. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. The volume is adjusted for the current audio source, active navigation voice guidance, voice prompts, or audio cues.

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

TUNE/MENU: Turn to change the radio station. See “Finding a Station” in this section for more information.

RADIO/BAND: Press to select the AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) band.

The audio sources can also be changed by using the steering wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the Index of the vehicle owner manual for more information.

HDD/DVD/AUX: Press until the desired source is selected.

If the audio source is on while viewing a map screen, an audio source indicator button displays at the top of the map screen.

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Press the source indicator button to display the current audio source screen. The display shows a split screen with the audio source screen on the left side and the map or guidance screen on the right side. Press the Full Map button to exit the split screen.

Navigation Audio System

Sound Menu

To access the Sound menu, press the TONE button.

Use the Sound menu to adjust the following features:

Setting the Tone

Adjusting the Speakers

Setting the Tone

To adjust the tone using the Sound menu:

Treble: Press + or − to change the level.

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

Bass: Press + or − to change the level.

Adjusting the Speakers

To adjust the speaker balance using the Sound menu:

Press and hold o for more sound from the left speakers or

the

p 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 and hold w for more sound from the front speakers

and the

x for more sound from

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

EQ Settings

EQ (Equalization): The EQ

settings are selected through the Sound menu. If the vehicle is equipped with the Bose

Energy Efficient Series sound system, EQ provides a choice of Manual or Talk settings.

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Radio Menu

There are two ways to access the Radio menu:

Press the CONFIG button, then press the Radio screen button.

Turn the TUNE/MENU knob until Radio displays. Press the TUNE/ MENU knob to select Radio or press the Radio screen button to display more options within that feature.

Audio Cue Options

This menu allows changes to the Audio Cue features.

Audio Cue Options are used to welcome the driver to the car as well as indicate when the vehicle is ready to drive.

Audio Cue Volume: Press the + or − screen buttons to adjust the audio cue volume. The audio cue volume has a minimum volume. A “Limit Reached” pop-up will display when the volume has been changed to less than the minimum volume.

Press the Audio Cue Volume screen button to hear the selected sound level.

The audio cues can also be changed by adjusting the TUNE/MENU knob.

Audio Cues: Press to turn the audio cues on or off. A checkmark indicates the audio cues are on.

Auto Volume

Select OFF, Low, Medium, or High sensitivity to automatically adjust the volume to minimize the effects of unwanted background noise that can result from changing road surfaces, driving speeds, or open windows.

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This feature works best at lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound system volume.

Number of Favorite Pages

Change the number of mixed-band preset pages when using the FAV button. Press 1-6 to select the number of preset lists.

HDD FAV Pages (Number of Favorite Categories for HDD Mode)

Select the categories such as Playlist, Artist, Album, and Genre to be used as a favorite category during HDD mode.

Show/Hide XM Categories

Configure favorite categories to be used during XM mode.

DivX

VOD

The DivX

VOD feature must be

registered before it can be used.

1. Press the DivX button to display the DivX

VOD screen

Video on Demand menu.

2. Press the Registration Code screen button to display the Registration Code information display.

3. Press the Deactivation option to unregister this device.

Finding a Station

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

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

See “Mixed-Band Presets” later for more information.

Seeking a Station

r SEEK or SEEK [ to

Press search for a station.

Local Station List Search

To find a list of local stations in the current band, press the TUNE/ MENU knob. The radio performs a search for available stations.

Mixed-Band Presets

Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. Each page can store six preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands.

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To scroll through the pages, press the FAV button. The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each list display on the preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. The number of preset FAV lists can be changed.

To store a radio station to a mixed-band preset list:

1. Press the RADIO BAND button, then press AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), to select the desired band.

2. Tune to the station.

3. Press the FAV button to scroll to the list.

4. Press and hold one of the preset buttons for more than two seconds. The station frequency appears on the preset button at the bottom of the display.

5. Repeat the steps for each preset in each page.

To recall a preset station from a FAV page:

1. Press the FAV button to scroll to the page.

2. Press the preset button. The stored preset station is recalled.

Timeshift

The timeshift feature automatically begins recording the audio when listening to the radio.

The recording allows playback of content that was missed.

Timeshift stores up to 20 minutes of content. After 20 minutes, it removes the oldest content and continues recording new content.

While listening to the radio, press

k (Play/Pause) to stop

hearing the information through the speaker. During this paused time, timeshift keeps recording. A status bar displays the length of the recording.

To resume listening to the broadcast at the point left off, press

Timeshift stops recording and erases the buffer when the vehicle is turned off or the station or source is changed.

Before turning the vehicle off, press

k so that timeshift keeps

recording for 20 minutes. If the vehicle is still off after 20 minutes, the system stops recording and all information is lost. If a low 12-volt battery condition occurs, timeshift stops recording and all information is erased.

k again.

Radio Data System (RDS)

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.

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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 is always on. 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.

XM Categories

XM stations are organized in categories.

Removing or Adding Categories

1. Press the CONFIG button. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob until Radio displays. Press the TUNE/ MENU knob or press Radio to display the radio settings menu.

2. Select the Show/Hide XM Categories screen button.

3. Press the category buttons on the screen to show or hide the category.

XM Messages

XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels,

or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.

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XM Updating: The encryption code

in the receiver is being updated. No action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.

Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly.

Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel.

Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package.

Channel Unavailable: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station.

No Artist Info: The system is working properly. No artist information is available at this time on this channel.

No Title Info: The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel.

No CAT Info: The system is working properly. No category information is available at this time on this channel.

No Information: The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.

No XM Signal: The system is working properly. The vehicle may be in a location where the XM signal is being blocked. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return.

CAT Not Found: The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category.

XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM radio eight‐digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.

Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 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.

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Audio Players

CD/DVD Player

The player can be used for CD, MP3, and DVD audio, and as a DVD video player.

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

The vehicle must be in P (Park) for video to display.

The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code printed on the jacket of most DVDs.

The system is capable of playing:

Most audio CDs

CD-R

CD-RW

MP3 or unprotected WMA formats

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

DVD-R/RW

DVD+R/RW

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 or video 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/chapters, 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/DVD 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.

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

X to eject a disc from the

CD/DVD player.

Playing a CD/DVD

A disc must be loaded to select the source.

When a disc is loaded, the disc icon displays.

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There are two ways to play a CD/DVD:

Insert the disc and play starts automatically.

Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button, then press the disc screen button.

Playing an Audio CD

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:

k (Play/Pause): Use to start,

pause, or resume play.

SEEK

Press to seek to the next track.

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

r SEEK:

Press to seek 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.

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

TUNE/MENU: Turn to the right or left to display the track list. Turn it again to cycle through the list. Press this knob to select the track. The system plays the selected track and returns to the CD screen.

CD Menu

Press the CD Menu screen button to display the CD Menu.

Shuffle: Press to play the tracks randomly rather than in sequence. Press again to stop shuffle. A checkmark indicates shuffle is on.

Track List: Press to display the list of tracks on the disc. Select a track from the list. The selected track plays and the CD screen displays.

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Playing an Audio and Video DVD

To view the DVD video, the vehicle must be in P (Park) or the parking brake must be engaged.

After the DVD is loaded, the menu options display on the DVD screen. The menu options time out and a full screen appears after about 10 seconds. Press anywhere on the navigation system screen or press the FAV, HDD/DVD/AUX,

} BACK button to view the menu

screen again.

Use the preset keys or press screen buttons to operate the DVD options.

There are two pages of DVD options. Press the arrow screen button, in the bottom right corner of the screen, to access the other page. Only the highlighted functions are available for use. Some menu options are only available when the disc is not playing.

DVD Options Full Screen:

1. Press to hide the DVD options and display the full video image.

2. Press anywhere on the navigation system screen or press the FAV, HDD/DVD/AUX,

} BACK button to display the

source screen buttons over the video image.

Cursor: Press this button to access the Cursor menu. The arrows and other cursor options allow navigation of the DVD menu options. The Cursor menu options are only available if a DVD has a menu.

q, Q, r, R (Arrow Buttons): Use

these arrow screen buttons to navigate through the DVD menu.

k (Play/Pause): Use to start,

pause, or resume play.

SEEK

1. Press to seek to the next chapter.

2. Press more than once to continue moving forward through the disc.

3. Press and hold to fast forward through a disc. When fast forward is active, press again to change the speed. Elapsed time displays.

4. Press

k to resume playing.

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r SEEK:

1. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous chapter. If the chapter has played for less than five seconds, it goes to the previous chapter. If the chapter has played longer than five seconds, the current chapter is restarted. More than one press continues moving back through the disc.

2. Press and hold to fast reverse through a disc. When fast reverse is active, press again to change the speed. Elapsed time displays.

3. Press

TUNE/MENU: Press or SEEK

previous chapter. You can also change chapters by turning the TUNE/MENU knob after touching the screen.

k to resume playing.

r SEEK

[ to go to the next or

Stop:

1. Press on the display screen to show the available buttons. Press the stop button to stop the DVD.

2. To resume playing the DVD from where it stopped, press

3. Press

k twice to start the DVD

from the beginning.

Z (Shuffle):

1. Press to play the tracks randomly rather than in sequence.

2. Press again to play sequentially. This button is available for DVD audio discs.

Top Menu: Press to display the first menu of the DVD. Availability of this feature is dependent on the DVD.

Menu: Press to display the menu for the part of the DVD currently playing. Availability of this feature is dependent on the DVD and is not available for audio DVDs.

Keypad: Press to display and search through the chapter, track, or menu number screen. On the keypad, enter the title/chapter number or the group/track number.

Search: Press to perform a title search.

Angle: Press to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD, depending on the DVD, while the DVD is playing. Continue pressing to cycle through the viewing angles.

Audio: Press to change the audio stream and the audio language heard, while the DVD is playing. Continue pressing to cycle through the available audio streams or languages, depending on the DVD.

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Subtitle: Press while a DVD is

playing to view with subtitles on or off or to change the language of the subtitles. Continue pressing to cycle through the available subtitle languages and to turn subtitles off, depending on the DVD playing.

Pan Scan: Pan Scan is a method of adjusting widescreen film images so that they can be proportioned to fit the DVD screen display. Press this screen button to turn on Pan Scan.

Error Messages

If Disc Read 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 not from a correct region.

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/ DVD player.

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

If any error continues, contact your dealer.

MP3

Playing an MP3 CD and DVD

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

Sampling rate: 8 kHz, 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: 255 with a maximum hierarchy of eight folders.

Maximum of 1,024 files on a disc.

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

DVD-Dual Layer discs should not be used.

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The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Genre information requires a CD to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus. Disc scanning does not occur when the disc is being played.

When an MP3 is loaded in the player, MP3 displays.

If a disc is already loaded, but you are currently on a map screen or listening to a different audio source, press the HDD/DVD/AUX button to switch to the disc source. A track number appears on the display when each track starts to play.

To play a disc:

k (Play/Pause): Use to start,

pause, or resume play of a loaded disc.

SEEK

1. Press to seek to the next track.

2. Press again to continue moving forward through the disc.

3. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback.

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

r SEEK:

1. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has played for less than five seconds, it goes to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

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2. Press again to continue moving back through the disc.

3. Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through playback.

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

TUNE/MENU:

1. Turn to the right or left to display the track list.

2. Turn it again to cycle through the list.

3. Press TUNE/MENU to select the track. The system plays the selected track and returns to the CD screen.

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MP3 Music Menu

Press the DISC Menu screen button or press the TUNE/MENU knob on the faceplate while on the disc audio screen to display the MP3 Music Menu.

Press any of the following category buttons on the MP3 Music Menu to display the corresponding category screen:

Folders/Playlists

Press to view the folders stored on the disc. Select a folder to view the list of all songs in that folder. There might be a delay

before the list displays. Select the song from the list and it begins to play.

Track List (All Songs)

Press to view a list of all songs on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play. Songs are displayed based on the CD burning application folder and file structure used.

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 the desired song from the list and it begins to play.

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 and it begins to play.

Genres

Press to view the genres on the disc. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play.

Song Titles

Press to display a list of all songs on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play. Songs are displayed in alphabetical order based on the Song Title ID3 tag, if available.

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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 Directory or Folder

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.

File System and Naming

The displayed song title is taken from the file's ID3 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.

Hard Drive Device (HDD)

With a Hard Drive Device (HDD), songs can be recorded.

The types of formats supported by the HDD are:

MP3

MP3-Pro

WMA

Audible.com

M4A

Songs can be recorded from a CD player or a mass media storage device connected by a USB connector.

For optimal recording performance, make sure the disc is clean with no damage; otherwise the system might partially record the track.

To select the hard drive audio source:

Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button; cycle through the available audio sources until the HDD source displays or press the HDD/DVD/ AUX button once, and then press the HDD source button.

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Recording from a CD to the Hard Drive

The speed of the recording increases if you are listening to another source while recording.

To record all tracks from the disc:

1. Load a CD or press the HDD/ DVD/AUX button until the Disc screen displays.

2. Press the

3. A confirmation displays.

4. Select All Songs to record all tracks. A progress bar displays.

O REC button.

To record selected tracks from the disc:

1. Load a CD or press the HDD/ DVD/AUX button until the Disc screen displays.

2. Press

3. Press the

4. A confirmation displays.

5. Select the song name to record.

r SEEK or SEEK [ or

the CD/MP3 Music Menu to select a song for recording.

O REC button.

A progress bar displays.

Recording from a USB Device to the Hard Drive

To copy all tracks from the USB device:

1. Connect a USB device or press the HDD/DVD/AUX button until the Disc screen displays the USB screen.

2. Press the

O REC button.

3. A confirmation displays.

4. Select All Songs to copy all tracks. A progress bar displays.

To record selected tracks:

1. Connect a USB device or press the HDD/DVD/AUX button until the Disc screen displays the USB screen.

2. Use the or the Music Menu to select a song for recording.

3. Press the

4. A confirmation displays.

5. Select the song name to record. A progress bar displays.

r SEEK or SEEK [

O REC button.

Duplicate Content

When the record function starts, there is a check to verify that the content does not already exist on the hard drive. If the entire content of the CD exists on the hard drive, it will not record the content.

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If it is determined that some or none of the content exists, then only that missing content will be copied to the hard drive.

If the same file is recorded from the USB and CD, it is possible to have duplicate tracks.

CD Eject

If the CD ejects before the recording process completes, only tracks that have been completely recorded are stored to the hard drive. Incomplete tracks are discarded.

Power Mode

If the system is turned off during a CD or USB recording process, it stops. When the radio is turned back on, the recording process does not resume automatically.

Playing Hard Disc Drive Content

To operate hard drive functions while the HDD source is active, use the following buttons or touch-sensitive buttons:

k (Play/Pause): Press to start,

pause, or resume play of the current media source.

SEEK

1. Press to seek to the next track.

2. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback.

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

r SEEK:

1. Press to seek 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 longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

2. Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through playback.

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

TUNE/MENU:

1. Turn to the right or left to display All Songs.

2. Turn it again to cycle through the list.

3. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select the song. The system plays the selected song and returns to the CD screen.

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DEL (Delete):

1. Select the song from the HDD Music Menu screen to delete.

2. Press the DEL button.

To delete an entire list of Artists, Albums, or Genres, select the category from the HDD Music Menu screen. Press the DEL button.

HDD Music Menu

From the HDD screen, press the HDD Menu screen button on the HDD screen to display the HDD Music Menu.

Press any of the following buttons on the HDD Music Menu:

Shuffle: Press to play the tracks randomly rather than in sequence.