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Radio/Audio System Description and Operation: Notes
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, and weather capabilities.
The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:
- Base radio (YQ1)-AM/FM, CD, ETR, and Bose amplifier
- Base radio (YQ2)-AM/FM, CDX, ETR, RDS, XM and Bose Amplifier
- Uplevel radio (YQ4)-Navigation, AM/FM weatherband (WX), CD, DVD, RDS, DSP and Bose amplifier (Domestic)
- Uplevel radio (YQ6)-Navigation, AM/FM/LW, CD, DVD, RDS, DSP and Bose amplifier (Europe)
- Uplevel radio (YQ7)-Navigation, AM/FM, CD, DVD, DSP and Bose amplifier (Japan)
| Controls | Base Radio YQ1/YQ2 | Uplevel Radio YQ4/YQ6/YQ7 |
|---|---|---|
| Band | Press to select AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped) | |
| Power | Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on. | |
| Presets | 6 AM, 6 FM1, 6 FM2, 6 XM1, and 6 XM2 | 6 AM, 6 FM1, 6 FM2, 6 XM1, and 6 XM2 |
| Preset Scan | Press and hold the double arrow button for more than 2 seconds | - |
| Preset Setting | Press and hold desired button (F1- F6) until an audible beep is heard | Press and hold touch screen button until an audible beep is heard |
| Scan | Press the double arrow button | Press and hold the seek UP/DOWN Arrow |
| Seek | Press the left or right single arrow | Press the Seek UP/DOWN Arrow |
| Soft Keys | Access programmable Functions | Multiple touch screen buttons to control and operate the navigation and audio systems |
| Srce | Press to select a source, either radio or CD | |
| Tune | Rotate the Tune/Select Knob | Rotate the Tune Knob |
| Volume | The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/VOL knob. | |
| Controls | Base Radio YQ1 | Base Radio YQ2 | Uplevel Radio YQ4/YQ6/YQ7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disc Down | - | Press and release F1 | Touch Screen Soft Key |
| Disc UP | - | Press and release F2 | Touch Screen Soft Key |
| Eject | Eject CD | Press and release to eject single CD. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to eject all | |
| Load | - | Press and release to load single CD. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to load all. | |
| Next Track | Press and release F2 | Press and release F4 | Touch Screen Soft Key |
| Previous Track | Press and release F1 | Press and Release F3 | Touch Screen Soft Key |
Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.
- Radio Reception
- Diversity Antenna System
- Audio Amplifier
- Theftlock
- Remote Playback Device
- Radio Personalization w/Home and Away Feature
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Steering Wheel Controls
- XM Satellite Radio
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.