Head device «radio + CD/MP3 player»: 1 - button for detaching the removable front panel; 2 - button on / off the sound reproduction system (long press) and mute/unmute (short press); 3 - sound volume control; 4 - slot for installing a CD or MP3 disk; 5 - liquid crystal display; 6 - navigation arrow buttons for moving through the settings menu; 7 - SRC / D button for switching sound reproduction modes from playing CDs and MP3 discs to the radio function and vice versa (long press) and eject the CD or MP3 disc (short press); 8 - MENU button to enable the function of scanning the air and searching for radio stations (long press) and activation of the settings mode (short press); 9 - X-BASS button to enhance the sound of low frequencies; 10 - AUDIO button (sound settings, equalizer); 11 - keys from 1 to 6 for switching between radio stations fixed in the radio receiver's memory; 12 - TRAF-RDS button on / off the RDS system for transmitting traffic data (long press) and enable / disable the mode of displaying the current data of the RDS system (short press); 13 - BND-TS button to enable the automatic storage of six FM radio stations in memory, which are best received in the area (long press), and switching between FM, CB and LW radio bands (short press)
On some cars, a sound reproduction system is installed with a head unit that provides reception of radio programs and playback of CDs, including MP3 format.
The sound reproduction system is permanently connected to the on-board electrical network, so it can be turned on even if the key is not in the ignition.
It is not recommended to leave the sound system on for a long time when the engine is not running, as this may lead to battery discharge.
When the battery is disconnected, all system settings (volume level, fixed radio settings, equalizer settings) discarded and returned to original (factory).
The liquid crystal display on the front panel of the head unit is constantly illuminated during the operation of the sound reproduction system. The backlight of the front panel buttons automatically turns on when the side light and instrument panel backlight are turned on.
The front panel is made removable to protect the head unit of the playback system from theft: without the installed panel, the head unit is inoperable. If the front panel is accidentally removed while the audio system is in operation, the system turns off, but after turning on, it retains the previously made settings.
When starting the engine by connecting the battery of another vehicle («lighting up») It is recommended to turn off the sound system to avoid damage to the head unit. For a more detailed description of the functions of the audio system, see «Operation manual» car.
Steering wheel audio remote control: 1 - volume key; 2 - button on / off the sound reproduction system and mute the sound (MUTE mode); 3 - switch of operating modes of the sound reproduction system; 4 - select the next audio track of a CD or MP3 disc, the next memorized radio station, or search for a radio station
On some vehicles, a remote control for the sound reproduction system on the steering wheel can be installed (on the left side if the wheel is in the straight ahead position). Control keys are displayed on the remote control only for individual functions of the sound reproduction system, so its basic settings should be carried out using the buttons located on its front panel.
With the remote control you can:
- increase (by pressing the top of key 1) or reduce (by pressing the bottom of key 1) sound volume of the sound reproduction system;
- by briefly pressing button 2 - turn on the sound reproduction system or turn off its sound; long press - turn off the sound reproduction system;
- by pressing button 3, change the operating mode of the sound reproduction system: radio receiver - CD and MP3 player and then in a circle;
- shortly press the button 4 to select the next CD or MP3 track or the next memorized radio station (forward direction only); a long press activates the radio station search function (only in the upward direction).
The remote control of the audio system greatly improves the convenience and safety of driving, as it allows the driver to be less distracted from the road. however, this remote control should still be used with caution. Do not use the remote control while turning the steering wheel in either direction. In this case, at hand you may not have the keys and buttons for controlling the sound reproduction system that you need, but random ones. This is not dangerous, but it can distract you from visually searching for the right keys. We recommend that you carefully study the operation of the remote control and practice using it while the vehicle is stationary.