Radio/Audio System Description and Operation w/o Navigation

Table 1:	Radio Features
Table 2:	Cassette Features
Table 3:	Compact Disc Features

The Entertainment System on this vehicle is configured with either a base or an uplevel system. Both the base and uplevel systems contain a radio, antenna, speakers, and an audio amplifier.

The uplevel system differs from the base level system by providing the customer with enhanced audio system features. Some of those features include the radio data system (RDS), extended range speakers, an uplevel amplifier, digital signal processing, weather capabilities and a remote playback device.

The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:

Radio Features

Controls	Base Radio U1R/UL6	Uplevel Radio UM5	Uplevel Radio UM9
Power	Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on.
Volume	The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/VOL knob.
Auto Volume Control	N/A	Press the TONE button to select AUTO VOLUME CONTROL. Press the LEVEL + button to turn on.
Tune	Press the TUNE/SEEK button to the first position.
Seek	Press the TUNE/SEEK button to the second position.
Scan	Press the SCAN button for less than 2 seconds.
Presets	Six AM, Six FM1 and Six FM2.	Six AM, Six FM1, Six FM2, and six weather.
Preset Saving	Press and hold desired button until an audible beep is heard.
Preset Scan	Press the SCAN button for more than 2 seconds.
Set Clock	Press and hold the HR or MN button until the time begins to change. The time can be set by tapping each button to incrementally adjust the time. Holding down each button will rapidly change the time.
Mute	Press the MUTE button.	N/A
Fade or Balance	Press the speaker button to select and adjust with the LEVEL button.	Press the TONE button to select and adjust with the LEVEL button.
Bass, Treble, or Midrange	Press the TONE button to select and adjust with the LEVEL button.
Digital Signal Processing	Press and release the DSP button to select a DSP.

Cassette Features

Controls	Base Radio U1R/UL6	Uplevel Radio UM5	Uplevel Radio UM9
Play/Stop	Press the Source button to select.
Eject	Press the EJECT button next to the tape player.
Fast Forward	Press the right arrow button. Press the arrow button again to return to normal playing speed.
Reverse	Press the left arrow button. Press the arrow button again to return to normal playing speed.
Previous	Press the down arrow on TUNE/SEEK button.
Next	Press the up arrow on TUNE/SEEK button.
Track Scan	Press the SCAN button.
Change Sides	Press the SIDE button.

Compact Disc Features

Controls	Bsae Radio U1R/UL6	Uplevel Radio UM5	Uplevel Radio UM9
Play/Stop	Press the Source button to select.
Eject	Press the EJECT button next to the CD player.
Fast Forward	Press and hold the right arrow button.
Reverse	Press and hold the left arrow button.
Next	Press the up arrow on TUNE/SEEK button.
Previous	Press the down arrow on TUNE/SEEK button.
Track Scan	Press the SCAN button.
Random	Press RDM button.

Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.

AM/FM Reception

Radio Signal

The radio signal is sent from a broadcast station and is then received by an antenna. The strength of the signal received depends on the following:

AM Reception

The AM band has a lower frequency range than the FM band. These longer wavelengths:

The AM frequencies have longer range due to the ground wave. The ground wave follows the curvature of the earth and is effected by its conductivity. Greater conductivity equates to less signal loss thus transmission over water is better than over land. The AM band has a range of 80-320 km (50-200 miles).

FM Reception

The shorter wavelengths of the higher frequency FM band:

Broadcasts in the FM band are limited to "line of sight" reception which is typically 40km (25 miles). Even when out of a direct line of sight, the signal may be reflected into areas that would be in a "shadow" otherwise. Factors which affect the line of sight include:

Diversity Antenna System

The diversity antenna system uses both front and back windows with an integral antenna built between the glass layers of the windshield and as an applique to the rear glass. Any damage to the antenna requires replacing the glass.

A diversity antenna system is designed to deliver the best radio signal reception possible. Two antennas are used to form a diversity system. The primary antenna is part of the rear window and looks similar to the defogger grid. This antenna receives both AM and FM signals. The secondary antenna is part of the front windshield and receives only FM signals.

The antenna reception signals are sorted out by the radio antenna module. The radio antenna module is enabled when the radio is turned on. When the AM or FM band is selected on the radio, the antenna module connects the rear window antenna directly to the radio. In addition, when the FM band is selected an enable signal is sent to the antenna module. Superimposed on this enable signal is the strength of the signal being received by the radio tuner. The antenna module now performs two functions. It switches between the front and rear antennas, monitoring the radio signal strength and combines both signals and phase aligns them to create one strong signal.

Audio Amplifier

The radio or the CD changer supplies low level audio signals to the audio amplifier in order to boost the signal sent to the speakers.

The radio uses the antenna input signal to create a stereo audio output signal, which is sent at the user-defined volume level to the audio amplifier. The audio amplifier amplifies the signal and sends it to the appropriate speakers. Tone, balance and fade information is sent by the radio to the audio amplifier via the class 2 communication circuit. Additional output processing is provided by the noise-canceling microphone. The microphone monitors interior ambient noise allowing the audio amplifier to modify the audio output. This maintains the sound at an enjoyable level.

Theft Deterrent

The "Theftlock" theft deterrent system is a feature on all base and uplevel radios. There is no need to program a security code into the radio as in past model years. The theft deterrent system now utilizes class 2 serial data to determine if the radio is in the appropriate vehicle. Each time the radio receives the "run" power mode message, it compares the VIN information it has stored to the VIN information received from the dash integration module (DIM) on the class 2 serial data circuit. If a mis-match occurs, the radio display will indicate to the user the radio is locked. Once this takes place, a DTC will set, the radio will not respond to any button presses and become inoperative. The two scenarios able to cause this condition are:

1. A radio is installed from another vehicle
2. The DIM is replaced and not properly setup with the correct VIN information for that vehicle

The only way to unlock the radio is by using a scan tool. Always refer to the table in this section to diagnose the "Theftlock" DTC for further information.

Remote Playback Device

The radio controls and communicates with the remote playback device through a Entertainment and Comfort (E&C) communication circuit.

Remote CD Changer

The remote CD changer allows for multiple compact discs to be played continuously without having to manually change compact discs. Normal size discs may be played using the slots supplied in the magazine. The magazine must first be loaded with discs before it can played. To load CD's, insert the CD's from bottom to top, placing the discs in the magazine label side up. If a disc is loaded label side down, the disc will not play and an error will occur. Care should be used to align and insert the disc into one disc tray only. Repeat this procedure for loading all of the discs in the magazine. Once the discs are loaded into the magazine, push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on the magazine. When the CD magazine is loaded, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door open. Then press the eject button. NOTICE: If the CD magazine fails to eject after the EJECT button has been pressed, do not attempt to pry the magazine from the CD changer. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CD's, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play.

Radio Personalization w/ Home and Away Feature (If equipped)

This feature allows 2 different drivers to store and recall specific radio settings. The settings recalled by the radio are determined by which remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter (1 or 2) is used to enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the RKE transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or driver 2. The radio settings automatically adjust to where they were last set by the identified driver. The settings can also be recalled by briefly pressing the MEMORY seat button 1 or button 2 located on the driver's door.

The radio can store home and away presets. Home and away presets allow you to use 1 set of preset radio settings in the area where you live, and another set when you go out of town. That way, you do not need to reprogram your presets every time you travel. With the radio off and the clock displayed, use FF and RW to select home or away presets. In order to select the away presets, press and hold FF for 5 counts until you hear a beep. The next time the radio comes on, the away presets are active. In order to select the home presets, press and hold RW for 5 counts until you hear a beep. The next time the radio comes on, the home presets are active.

When battery power is removed and later applied, you do not have to reset your home radio presets because the radio remembers the presets. However, you do have to reset the away radio presets.

Radio Data System (RDS)

All uplevel audio systems are equipped with technology known as the Radio Data System (RDS). RDS is a system that sends data along with the audio of the FM station you are currently tuned to. RDS is a standard that defines how a FM broadcast station may send digital data along with the audio program. Think of it as a one way wireless modem, allowing the broadcaster to send information about his program to your receiver.

RDS data is carried in what is known as a "subcarrier". A subcarrier is a frequency that the FM broadcaster is authorized to use to send data or other audio programs that are not audible in the main audio program. RDS information can be used to display program information and to control the radio.

To receive the RDS signal, all that is needed is an FM receiver with a RDS circuit. A special integrated circuit capable of dealing with the RDS signal is in the RDS circuit and passes it along to the receiver's microprocessor where it is decoded and acted upon.

RDS Basic Information

RDS basic information:

In some cases, a radio station broadcasting incorrect information may cause the RDS features of the radio to appear to work improperly.

Broadcast RDS information can be used in a variety of ways by the receiver and listener, but basically falls into two categories: Display and Control.

Displaying Program Information

RDS displays textual information such as:

Turning RDS On

The RDS select button is located in the lower right hand corner of the radio face. Press the RDS select button to use the alternate RDS functions on the six preset buttons. After pressing the RDS select button, press the RDS (preset 1) button to turn RDS on or off. When tuned to a non-RDS station, your radio will display frequency information as you would normally expect. When tuned to an RDS station, your radio will change from displaying the frequency of the FM station to displaying the call letters of the station or display the nickname of the station. This feature is known as the Program Service Name.

Using the RDS Traffic Feature

Some RDS broadcasters may carry traffic information programming to inform you of current traffic conditions in your listening area and is indicated by the TP icon in the radio display. RDS enables the broadcaster to get this information to you even when you are listening to a tape or compact disc. This feature can be enabled or disabled by the listener. Press the RDS select button, followed by the TA (preset 2) button to find a station that claims to carry traffic information. You may do this even when playing a cassette tape or compact disc. This action will operate in the background without interrupting the current playback. If the radio is not currently tuned to an RDS traffic station, the radio will immediately SEEK an RDS traffic station. If the radio finds an RDS traffic station, the TP icon will appear in the radio display. If the radio cannot find an RDS traffic station after searching through the entire FM band, the radio will display "NONE FOUND".

Viewing Messages

When MSG appears on the radio display, a new message is available for viewing. These messages are from the RDS broadcaster and may be general information such as artist and song title. To view the text message, press the RDS select button, followed by the MSG (preset 3) button. If the whole message does not appear on the display, parts of the message will appear every three seconds until the message is completed. To view the message faster, press the MSG button again.

Using Program Type Presets

The radio has the ability to use RDS data to find stations according to program type (PTY). When in PTY mode the preset buttons are now PTY presets instead of frequency presets. To turn PTY mode on or off, press the RDS SELECT button, followed by the PTY (Preset 4) button.

Selecting a PTY

The preset 5 & 6 buttons can be used to scroll through the list of available program types (PTY) that can be used to find RDS broadcasts. Press the RDS SELECT button, followed by the preset 5 or 6 button to scroll through the available program types. The radio will show the PTY icon to indicate that it is in PTY mode. When the desired PTY is shown on the display, press the TUNE/SEEK button. The radio will search for an RDS broadcaster that is carrying the PTY you selected. If the TA icon is displayed while performing a PTY search, the radio will look for an RDS broadcaster of both the selected PTY and traffic information. If the radio cannot find the desired PTY, the radio will display NONE FOUND and return to the station you were last listening to.

RDS Clock Time

Broadcasters can choose to send clock time information in the RDS data. This information can be used to update the clock time on the radio. RDS clock time is broadcasted once a minute. To set the clock press the RDS SELECT button. Then press and hold either the HR or MN button. If the broadcaster is sending clock time data the display should show "STATION TIME IS xx:xx". If the time is acceptable, simply continue to press and hold the HR or MN button until the display shows "TIME UPDATED".

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio functions are available using the steering wheel controls. The steering wheel controls consist of multiple momentary contact switches that connect a series of resistors. When a steering wheel control button is pressed, a specific resistance value is noted by the DIM. This results in a generated voltage, unique to the particular button. The DIM alerts the radio that the button has been pressed, and the radio responds, just as if the corresponding radio front panel button had been pressed.

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation w/ Navigation

The Entertainment System on this vehicle is an uplevel system. The system contains a radio, navigation display head, antenna, speakers, and an audio amplifier.

Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail in Radio/Audio System Description and Operation w/o UY4.

Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.

Navigation Display Head

The Navigation Display Head is located in the center of the instrument panel. It provides all customer interface to the radio and compact disc (CD) changer functions. The audio system is controlled by using the menus on the Navigation Display Head. All radios incorporate electronic memory for the pre-selected stations function.

Main Audio Screen

Press the ADJUST hard key to see the main audio screen. From the main audio screen the following functions can be performed.

Audio ON/OFF

Touch the ON/OFF button to turn the audio system on and off. If the button is green, the audio system is on and if the button is blue, the audio system is off.

Volume

To change the volume, touch the up arrow to increase volume or the down arrow to decrease the volume.

Clock ON/OFF

Touch the ON/OFF button to turn the clock on and off. If the button is green, the clock is on and if the button is blue, the clock is off.

Source ON/OFF

Touch the ON/OFF button to remove the band (AM, FM1, FM2) from the screens. If the button is green, the band will appear on the screen. If the button is blue, the band will not appear on the screen.

AVC

The system has a feature called automatic volume control (AVC). With AVC, the audio system monitors the noise in the vehicle. AVC automatically adjusts the volume level so it always sounds the same to you. To use AVC, touch the AVC button. If the button is green, AVC is on and if the button is blue, AVC is off.

Sound Menu

From the main audio screen, touch the SOUND button. From the sound screen the following functions can be performed.

Tone

Touch the TONE button to adjust the bass, treble, and midrange.

DSP

Touch the DSP button to adjust the DSP. The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to tailor the equalization to the type of music or voice heard on the radio and CD changer.

Level

Touch the plus or minus buttons to adjust the amount of effect desired when in DSP mode.

Fade/Balance

Touch the speaker symbol button to adjust the FADE and BALANCE.

Tune-Seek

The TUNE/SEEK hard key has two positions. Press the button to the first position to tune the radio to the next higher or lower frequency. If the button is held down for more than two seconds, the radio operates in tune fast mode. Release the button to stay at a radio station. Press the button to the second position and release to seek the next higher or lower radio station.

Menu

Press the MENU hard key to see the menu screen. From the menu audio screen the following functions can be performed.

Audio ON/OFF

Touch the ON button to turn the audio system on. Touch the OFF button to turn the audio system off.

Clock Setting

Touch the SET button to see the clock menu. Use the up and down arrows to change the hour and minutes on the clock. Touch the 12H button to set the clock in a.m. and p.m. time. Touch the 24H to set the clock in military time. Touch the GPS TIME button to set the clock to the current GPS time, which is displayed next to the button. Touch DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME to increase the time setting by one hour. Then touch GPS TIME to save the new setting. If the button is green, the daylight savings time function is on. If the button is blue, the daylight savings time function is off.

AM/FM1/FM2/WX

Touch one of these buttons to select a source. When a source is selected, the preset menu will appear. From the preset menu the following functions can be performed.

Preset Stations

The six buttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set buttons for up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Select the band that you want, tune to the desired station, touch and hold one of the six buttons that you want the station set to until you hear a chime.

Next Source

Touch this button to go to the next radio band or the compact disc (CD) changer if CDs are loaded.

Scan

Touch the SCAN button. The radio finds the next station and stays there for a few seconds; the radio goes to the next station and stays there for a few seconds. The radio goes to the next station and pauses, and so on. To stop scanning, press SCAN again. If the SCAN button is held for two seconds, the radio will scan through the preset stations.

CD

From the menu screen, touch the CD button to see the CD screen. From the CD screen the following functions can be performed.

1-6

Touch the buttons 1 through 6 to go from one compact disc to another that is loaded in the CD changer. These buttons represent the CD's loaded in the CD changer.

RPT Track

Touch this button to repeat the track you have previously listened to.

RPT Disc

Touch this button to repeat the disc you have previously listened to.

Scan Track

Touch this button to hear the first few seconds of the first track on each disc. Touch this button again to stop scanning.

Scan Disc

Touch this button to hear the first few seconds of the first track on the disc selected. Touch this button again to stop scanning.

Random All

Touch this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Touch the TUNE/SEEK hard key while RDM is on the display to randomly seek through discs. Touch this button again to turn off random play.

Random Disc

Touch this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order on the disc selected. Touch and hold the TUNE/SEEK hard key to randomly seek through discs. Touch this button again to turn off random play.

Fast

Touch the up arrow to fast forward through a track. Touch the down arrow to reverse quickly through a track.

Tune/Seek

Touch the up arrow on the TUNE/SEEK hard key to seek the next selection on a compact disc. If playing the last track of a disc, touching the up arrow will seek to the first track of the disc. Touch the down arrow to seek the previous selection on a disc.

Home or Away Presets

The radio can store home and away preset stations. This allows you to use one set of radio presets when you travel, that way you do not need to reprogram your presets every time. To select home and away preset stations,

1. Touch the MENU hard key and turn the audio system off.
2. Use the TUNE/SEEK hard key to select home or away. To select away presets, press and hold the TUNE/SEEK up arrow until you hear a beep. To select home presets, press and hold the TUNE/SEEK down arrow until you hear a beep.

The next time the radio comes on, the selected presets will be active.

RDS

From the preset menu, touch the RDS button to use the RDS functions. When you touch RDS, you will have approximately five seconds to choose TA, MSG, PTY, or SEL PTY. If you do not make a selection, the system will return you to the previous menu.

Traffic Announcements

Touch the TA button to receive traffic announcements. The audio system will turn on the TA display. TA will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, the system will seek to find one that will. If no station is found, the TA icon will turn off. When TUNE/SEEK or SCAN is pressed with the traffic announcement function on, the system will only stop at stations which broadcast traffic announcements.

Message

When the RDS button is pressed, if the current station has a message, MSG will appear on the display. Touch the RDS button, followed by the MSG button to see the message.

Program Type

The program type feature allows you to seek only stations with types of programs you want to listen to. The PTY button is used to turn program type features on and off. Touch the RDS button, followed by the PTY button. The PTY display will turn on.

Radio/Audio System Description and Operation w/U45

Table 1:	Radio Features
Table 2:	Compact Disc Features
Table 3:	Setup Features

Radio Features

Controls	CommuniportPC
Power	Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the CommuniportPC on.
Volume	The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/VOL knob.
Radio Screen	Press the RADIO button to access the radio screen.
Tune	While at the radio screen, press the up and down arrow keys to tune the radio.
Seek	While at the radio screen, press the left or right arrow keys.
On/Off	While at the radio screen, press the center button to turn the radio on or off.
RDS Seek	While at the radio screen, press the RDS Seek soft key to seek to the next RDS station.
Scan	While at the radio screen, press the SCAN soft key.
Presets	While at the radio screen the keypad on the right. Ten AM, Ten FM and Ten Weather.
Preset Saving	While at the radio screen, press and hold the desired button until an audible beep is heard and the preset is shown on the display.
Preset Seek	Steering Wheel Control only, if so configured.
Band	While at the radio screen, press the BAND soft key to switch between AM, FM, and Weather bands.
Audio Screen	Press the AUDIO button to access the audio screen.
Balance	While at the audio screen, press the Balance soft key. Then use the arrow keys to adjust.
Tone	While at the audio screen, press the Tone soft key. Then use the arrow keys to adjust.
Mute	While at the audio screen, press the center button.
Changing DSP	While at the audio screen, press the DSP soft key.

Compact Disc Features

Controls	CD player
Play/Stop	Press the center button.
Eject	Press the eject button.
Fast Forward	Press and hold the right arrow key.
Reverse	Press and hold the left arrow key.
Next	Press the right arrow key.
Previous	Press the left arrow key.
Track Scan	Press the Scan soft key. Press the Play soft key to stop.
Random	Press the Random soft key.
Repeat Disc	Press the Menu soft key. With Repeat disc highlighted use the left/right arrow keys to set.
Scan Time	Press the Menu soft key. With Scan Time highlighted use the left/right arrow keys to set.
Selecting a Track	Use the keypad to select a track by number.

Setup Features

Controls	CommuniportPC
Setup Menu	From the MAIN screen, press the tools soft key.
Set Time	From the Setup screen select Clock. Select Set Time. Use the arrow keys to set.
Set Date	From the Setup screen select Clock. Select Set Date. Use the arrow keys to set.
On Screen Clock	From the Setup screen select Clock. Select On Screen Clock. Use the arrow keys to set. Or from Setup screen select Display. Select On Screen Clock. Use the arrow keys to set.
Date Format	From the Setup screen select Clock. Select Date Format. Use the arrow keys to set.
Time Format	From the Setup screen select Clock. Select Time Format. Use the arrow keys to set.
Time Zone	From the Setup screen select Clock. Select Time Zone. Use the arrow keys to set.
Daylight Savings	From the Setup screen select Clock. Select Daylight Savings. Use the arrow keys to set.
Menu Timeouts	From the Setup screen select Display. Select Menu Timeouts. Use the arrow keys to set.
Computer Voice	From the Setup screen select Computer Responses. Select Computer Voice. Use the arrow keys to change the voice volume, pitch, and speed.
Speech Command	From the Setup screen select Computer Responses. Select Speech Command. Use the arrow keys to set.
Start Menu	From the Setup screen select Computer Responses. Select Start Menu. Use the arrow keys to set.
Sound Scheme	From the Setup screen select Computer Responses. Select Sound Scheme. Use the arrow keys to set.
Set Password	From the Setup screen select Password. Use the arrow keys to set.
Backup/Restore	From the Setup screen select Backup/Restore. Use the arrow keys to set.
Regional Settings	From the Setup screen select Regional Settings. Use the arrow keys to set.
System	From the Setup screen select System. Use the arrow keys to set.
Event Logging	From the Setup screen select Event Logging. Use the arrow keys to set.
User Settings	From the Setup screen select User Settings. Use the arrow keys to set.
Dial-Up Networking	From the Setup screen select Dial-Up Networking. Use the arrow keys to set.

Radio Personalization w/ Home and Away Feature

This feature allows 2 different drivers to store and recall specific radio settings. The settings recalled by the radio are determined by which remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter (1 or 2) is used to enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the RKE transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or driver 2. The radio settings automatically adjust to where they were last set by the identified driver. The settings can also be recalled by briefly pressing the MEMORY seat button 1 or button 2 located on the driver's door.

The radio can store home and away presets. Home and away presets allow you to use 1 set of preset radio settings in the area where you live, and another set when you go out of town. That way, you do not need to reprogram your presets every time you travel. From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to Presets. Use the left/right arrow keys to change from Home to Away. Home or Away will be displayed on the Radio screen above the preset settings.

Radio Data System (RDS)

This audio system is equipped with technology known as the Radio Data System (RDS). RDS is a system that sends data along with the audio of the FM station you are currently tuned to. RDS is a standard that defines how a FM broadcast station may send digital data along with the audio program. Think of it as a one way wireless modem, allowing the broadcaster to send information about his program to your receiver.

RDS data is carried in what is known as a "subcarrier". A subcarrier is a frequency that the FM broadcaster is authorized to use to send data or other audio programs that are not audible in the main audio program. RDS information can be used to display program information and to control the radio.

To receive the RDS signal, all that is needed is an FM receiver with an RDS circuit. A special integrated circuit capable of dealing with the RDS signal is in the RDS circuit and passes it along to the receiver's microprocessor where it is decoded and acted upon.

RDS Basic Information

RDS basic information:

In some cases, a radio station broadcasting incorrect information may cause the RDS features of the radio to appear to work improperly.

Broadcast RDS information can be used in a variety of ways by the receiver and listener, but basically falls into two categories: Display and Control.

Displaying Program Information

RDS displays textual information such as:

Controlling the Radio

RDS can control the radio when data the receiver can use responds to timely information and performs the following:

Turning RDS ON or OFF

From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to RDS. Use the left/right arrow keys to change RDS from Off to On. The radio stations information will be shown on the radio screen if the station is broadcasting RDS.

Using the RDS Seek Feature

The RDS Seek feature is used to find an RDS station. It can be used to find a station that is broadcasting a specific program type or any RDS station. From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. With Seek on Program Type highlighted press the center button to apply. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the different program types. If Off is selected, the RDS seek feature will search for any RDS station. Once a program type has been selected, from the Radio screen press the RDS Seek soft key. The radio will seek to the next RDS station of the selected program type.

Using the RDS Messages Display Feature

From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to RDS Messages Display. Use the left/right arrow keys to change from Never, 1 min timeout, and No timeout. If Never is selected then the Radio screen will not display an RDS message. If 1 Min timeout is selected the Radio screen will display an RDS message if available, after 1 minute if the message has not changed it will no longer be displayed. If No timeout is selected the Radio screen will display an RDS message if available.

Using the RDS Traffic Feature

Some RDS broadcasters may carry traffic information programming to inform you of current traffic conditions in your listening area and is indicated by the icon in the radio display. RDS enables the broadcaster to get this information to you even when you are listening to a compact disc. This feature can be enabled or disabled by the listener. From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to Traffic Announce. Use the left/right arrow keys to change from Off to On. TA will appear on the radio screen when the Traffic Announce feature is on.

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio functions are available using the steering wheel controls. The steering wheel controls consist of multiple momentary contact switches that connect a series of resistors. When a steering wheel control button is pressed, a specific resistance value is noted by the DIM. This results in a generated voltage, unique to the particular button. The DIM alerts the radio that the button has been pressed, and the radio responds, just as if the corresponding radio front panel button had been pressed.

Changing the Steering Wheel Controls Function

From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to SWC function. Use the left/right arrow keys to change from seek to preset. When set on Preset, the steering wheel control SEL switch will seek through the preset stations. When set to Seek, the steering wheel control SEL switch will seek to the next station.

Changing Scan Time

From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to Scan Time. Use the left/right arrow keys to change from 5 to 15 seconds. This is the amount of time the radio will pause on each station while scanning.

Setting Signal Tuning

From the Radio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to Signal Tuning. Use the left/right arrow keys to change from local to distance. Distance may bring in some weaker stations.

Noise Compensation

With noise compensation on, the audio system monitors the noise in the vehicle and adjusts the volume so it always sounds the same to you. From the Audio screen, press the Menu soft key. With Noise Compensation highlighted use the left/right arrow keys to change from off to on.

Changing the DSP

The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to tailor the equalization to the type of music. From the Audio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to Effect. Use the left/right arrow keys to select the preferred DSP.

Changing the DSP Level

From the Audio screen, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to Effect Level. Use the left/right arrow keys to select the preferred DSP level.

Using the Voice Memo Feature

From the Main Screen, press the voice memo soft key. Press the Record soft key, speak your memo. When done press the Stop soft key. The system then compresses the message and stores it with the date and time it was recorded. To replay the message, use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the message and press the center button to play. A message can be appended or deleted by using the soft keys. Other options are available by pressing the Menu soft key and using the arrow keys to change.

Voice Commands

The voice commands feature allows you to control the system by voice. To use this feature, press the phone button on the steering wheel controls. An audible beep will be heard and a bar will be shown on the bottom of the display. The system recognizes certain commands. By pressing the voice button and saying "What can I say", the system will tell you what commands are available.

Setting Voice Command Time

You can set the amount of time THAT the system listens for commands after the last recognized command. From the Setup menu select Speech Commands. With Listen For highlighted, use the left/right arrow keys to set.

Setting Mute Level

When the voice commands function has been entered, audio volume can be lowered so that the system can hear speech commands. From the Setup menu select Speech Commands. With Mute Level highlighted, use the left/right arrow keys to set.

Global Commands

To view or change the global commands, from the Setup menu select Speech Commands. Select Global Commands, use the arrow keys to set.

Custom Commands

If the system is misunderstanding you, or if you prefer to use a different command, you can improve or customize your voice commands by recording new commands. From the Setup Menu select Speech Commands. Use the arrow keys to select the command you want to replace.

News

From the MAIN screen, select News and press the center button. From the Index page, press the Update soft key. Use the arrow keys and the center button to scroll through and select. The center button can be pressed to have the news story read to you.

E-mail

The system has the capability to receive e-mail and send a simple reply to an e-mail. The e-mail can be seen on the display. The systems text to speech function allows it to read the e-mail to you. To select the e-mail function, from the MAIN screen select E-mail and press the center button. Use the left/right arrow keys to switch between the Inbox and the Outbox. From the Inbox screen, press the Update soft key. This will retrieve any new e-mail and send any replies that are in the Outbox.

Reading E-mail

To read an e-mail use the up/down arrow keys to highlight, then press the center button or the Select soft key. To scroll down and read the e-mail use the up/down arrow keys. To have the e-mail read to you, press the center button.

Replying to E-mail

Some standard replies are available or you can create a new one. When viewing the e-mail, press the Reply soft key. A list of replies will be shown. To add a new reply to this list, press the New soft key. Use the keypad and arrow keys to create a reply. Press the Select soft key. The new reply will be added to the list. To select a reply, use the up/down arrow keys to select one. Press the center button. Your reply will be sent to the outbox. The next time the e-mail is updated, the reply will be sent.

Deleting E-mail

At the E-mail Inbox, use the Delete soft key to delete individual e-mail. To delete all e-mail in the inbox, press the Menu soft key. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll down to Clear Inbox. Press the center button to delete all mail. The same can be done to delete replies in the outbox.