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Audio and Visual System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also Check for
OTA update failure See OTA Error Codes  OTA Enabled/Disabled setting in the System Diagnostic Mode 
Poor or no sound with AM/FM radio SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Software not up to date
  • Check radio reception
  • Aftermarket FM modulator
  • Loose roof antenna mounting nut
AM/FM radio display is blank or no station information is displayed Do the AM/FM/HD RADIO in the System Diagnostic Mode 
XM radio display is blank and no station information is displayed  
Error code: Check Antenna is displayed SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive transition between analog broadcast and digital HD RADIO (TM) broadcast Receiver is located near the edge of the digital HD RADIO (TM) coverage area. Refer to www.hdradio.com to verify radio stations in your coverage area  
HD RADIO (TM) changes HD channel on its own This is intended behavior. HD RADIO (TM) is set to revert to the main channel after extended loss of HD2/HD3 broadcast  
AM radio reception changes at night This is a system characteristic. AM radio stations are required by the government (FCC) to lower their power at night  
Center display unit will not turn on or has turned off during use (blank screen) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
Center display unit will not turn off Do the CAR STATUS in the System Diagnostic Mode to check the ENTRY STATE  Driver's door status
No sound is heard from all the speakers (display is normal) See Most Bus Diagnostics Mode - Refer to: Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode  or Audio and Visual System Error Codes  Software not up to date
Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Audio zones, fader, and balance positions
  • Aftermarket speakers
Auxiliary input sound is low or cannot be heard SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Auxiliary audio device volume is too low
  • Auxiliary stereo cables compatibility
  • Software not up to date
Touchpad unit does not work properly SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Check the Touchpad Sensitivity in the System Settings
  • Touchpad error codes 
  • Software not up to date
Volume and seek switch does not work properly (touchpad unit buttons work) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also Check for
The MID does not display the audio system information (without head up display) See Most Bus Diagnostics Mode - Refer to: Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode  or Audio and Visual System Error Codes  Software not up to date
The head up display does not display the audio system information See Most Bus Diagnostics Mode - Refer to: Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode  or Audio and Visual System Error Codes  Software not up to date
Audio remote-HFL switch does not work properly (touchpad unit buttons work) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
Infotainment control unit does not exit anti-theft mode See Anti-Theft Feature   
USB data communication port does not work SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
Charge-only USB port does not work SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING  
Bluetooth audio does not work  
Rearview camera image does not come on (without Multi View Camera System) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING  
Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views (without Multi View Camera System) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING  
Booming sound while driving with audio unit on or off SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING Most Bus Diagnostics Mode - Refer to: Audio and Visual System Most Bus Diagnostics Mode  or Audio and Visual System Error Codes 
No GPS reception or interference SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
HFL does not work properly Do the HFT-MIC in the System Diagnostic Mode 
Microphone does not recognize driver's or front passenger's voice SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
System always comes up in-line diagnostic mode See Factory Diagnostic Screen In Line Diag and Linking  Forced Completing of In Line Diag and Linking