Connecting iPod
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the USB device while driving. Doing so can be a distraction. If distracted you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
Pulling the cable may damage the port.
For additional information, refer to your device manufacturer's owner information regarding the proper use and care of the device.
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so that the iPod can be controlled with the audio system controls and display screen, use the USB Connection port located beneath the heater and air conditioner controls. Connect the iPod- specific end of the cable to the iPod and the USB end of the cable to the USB Connection port on the vehicle. If your iPod supports charging via a USB connection, its battery will be charged while connected to the vehicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod can only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove the USB end of the cable from the USB Connection port on the vehicle, then remove the cable from the iPod.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
* Some features of this iPod may not be fully functional.
Make sure that your iPod firmware is updated to the version indicated above.
iPod main operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position. Press the AUX button repeatedly to switch to the iPod mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod was playing, pressing the ON-OFF button will start the iPod.
AUX button
When the AUX button is pressed with the system off and the iPod connected, the system will turn on. If another audio source is playing and the iPod is connected, press the AUX button repeatedly until the center display changes to the iPod mode.
Interface
The interface for iPod operation shown on the vehicle's audio system display screen is similar to the iPod interface. Use the touch-screen, BACK button or the TUNE knob to navigate the menus on the screen.
When the iPod is playing, touch the "Menu" key to bring up the iPod interface.
Depending on the iPod model, the following items may be available on the menu list screen.
For additional information about each item, refer to the iPod Owner's Manual.
Shuffle and repeat play mode
Item | Result |
Shuffle and repeat play mode | While the iPod is playing, the play pattern can be altered so that songs are repeated or played randomly. |
Shuffle | Touch the "Shuffle" key to apply a random play pattern to the iPod. When the shuffle mode is active it will appear on the screen. To cancel shuffle mode, touch the "Shuffle" key until it is not displayed. |
Repeat | Touch the "Repeat" key to apply a repeat play pattern to the iPod. When the repeat mode is active it will appear on the screen. To cancel repeat mode, touch the "Repeat" key until it is not displayed. |
SEEK buttons
Press the SEEK button or to skip backward or forward one track.
Press and hold the SEEK button or for 1.5 seconds while a track is playing to reverse or fast forward the track being played. The track plays at an increased speed while reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is released, the track returns to normal play speed.
Scrolling menus
While navigating long lists of artists, albums or songs in the music menu, it is possible to scroll the list by the first character in the name. To activate character indexing, touch and hold the "A-Z" key in the upper right corner of the screen.
Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to choose the number or letter to jump to in the list and then press the AUDIO button.
If no character is selected after two seconds, the display returns to normal.