Information and Entertainment System

Information and Entertainment System

Functional Components

The functional components of the audio system (and their locations) are as follows:

- Audio Control Module (ACM)
- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), located in the instrument panel (if equipped)
- Global Positioning System Module (GPSM), located in the instrument panel (if equipped)
- Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module (if equipped)
- Audio input jack, located in the center of the instrument panel
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable and port, located in the center of the instrument panel (if equipped)
- Microphone, integral to the auto-dimming interior mirror (if equipped)
- Clockspring
- Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
- Speakers (see Audio Line-Up for locations)
- AM/FM antenna
- AM/FM antenna cable
- Satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio antenna cables (if equipped)
- Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna (if equipped)

Audio Line-Up

The following audio systems are available:

- Base
- AM/FM stereo

- Low
- AM/FM/CD ACM
- Available on commercial vehicles

- Premium Single CD
- AM/FM single CD ACM

- Premium 6-CD
- AM/FM 6-CD changer ACM

- Satellite audio system
- Optional on most non-navigation audio systems (not available on the base AM/FM stereo)
- Standard on the navigation system

- Navigation
- Navigation ACM with single CD

All audio systems except base include an audio input jack for connecting an MP3 device.

The following speaker configurations are available:

- Two speaker
- Includes 2 front door-mounted speakers
- Standard on commercial and cutaway vehicles

- Four speaker
- Includes 2 front door-mounted speakers and 2 speakers located in the rear of the vehicle
- Optional on commercial and cutaway vehicles

- Six speaker
- Includes 2 front door-mounted speakers, 2 mid-vehicle speakers and 2 rear speakers
- Standard on non-commercial vehicles, optional on cutaway vehicles

Antenna - AM/FM

The antenna and related components consist of the following:

- Radio antenna fixed mast
- Radio antenna shortened fixed mast (cutaway only)
- AM/FM antenna cable
- Fender-mounted antenna base

The antenna receives AM and FM radio frequency waves. These radio frequency waves are sent to the audio unit through the AM/FM antenna cable.

Satellite Radio - Vehicles Without Navigation

The satellite audio system is comprised of the following:

- SDARS module
- Satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio antenna cable

Satellite Radio - Vehicles With Navigation

The satellite audio system is comprised of the following:

- ACM (satellite receiver is built-in)
- Combination GPS/satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio antenna cable

Navigation System

The navigation system consists of the following:

- Navigation ACM
- Combination GPS/satellite radio antenna
- Microphone

The ACM controls the operation of the navigation system and the audio system. The system uses a GPS antenna, a vehicle speed input, and other sensor information to accurately establish the vehicle position.

SYNC System

The SYNC system consists of the following:

- APIM
- SYNC-specific steering wheel controls
- Microphone
- USB cable and port
- Audio input jack
- GPSM (vehicles without navigation)

The SYNC system is a hands-free communications and entertainment system that allows the following interactions:

- Send and receive phone calls via a Bluetooth-enabled phone
- Send and receive text messages via a Bluetooth-enabled phone
- Connect media devices (such as an iPod(R) or USB flash device) in order to play audio files
- Play media files via a Bluetooth-enabled audio device
- Produce vehicle health reports
- Initiate an emergency call (eCall) when the air bags deploy
- Provide hands-free access to traffic reports, turn-by-turn driving directions, business listings, news, sports, and weather.
- The GPSM works with the SYNC system to provide vehicle location on vehicles not equipped with navigation, as the vehicle location must be known for the traffic, directions, and information features to operate correctly.

Not all features are available with every phone.

For additional information on audio system operation, including the SYNC system, refer to the Owner's Literature.