Description And Operation: Introduction: Notes

The audio system contains the following functions:

• Single disc CD player (standard audio system).
• Six disc CD auto-changer (premium audio system).
• AM/FM tuner.
• Interface Protocol Option Devices (iPod) and USB connectivity (from 2009 MY).

The audio system is available in two versions, standard and premium. The standard audio system uses an internal amplifier to drive the system speakers. The premium system uses an external amplifier and subwoofer assembly to drive the speakers.

For additional information, refer to: Speakers

Control of the audio system is via the integrated control panel and the TSD, located in the center of the instrument panel, and the remote audio switches on the steering wheel.

Control signals from the integrated control panel are relayed on the medium speed CAN (controller area network) bus to the information and entertainment module. The information and entertainment module relays the control signals to the rest of the audio system on the Media Orientated System Transport (MOST) ring. The information and entertainment module is the timing master for the MOST ring and also hosts a gateway function between the medium speed CAN bus and the MOST ring. On premium audio systems the audio signals are sent on the MOST ring from the integrated audio module to the amplifier. The control signal from the remote audio switches to the information and entertainment module consists of an analogue voltage from a resistive ladder.

The iPod and USB connectivity allows audio files on portable media players and mass storage devices (i.e. portable audio devices) to be played through the speakers of the audio system. The audio system supports portable audio devices with a storage capacity up to 256 GB (approximately 65, 00 music tracks).

The iPod and USB connectivity is provided by:

• An auxiliary input panel, installed in the cubby box of the floor console.

• An auxiliary USB unit, attached to the RH rear quarter panel, behind the trim of the luggage compartment.

The auxiliary input panel provides the interface between the portable audio device and the vehicle's audio system. An iPod port and a USB port are located in the top of the auxiliary input panel, underneath a protective rubber cover. An iPod connector lead is supplied with the vehicle. Portable audio devices can be connected to both ports at the same time.

The iPod and USB ports both incorporate a charging function. The maximum charging current supplied is 500 ma.