Accessories and Optional Equipment: Description and Operation

Information and Entertainment System

Audio Line-Up

The vehicle is equipped with one of the following Audio Control Modules (ACMs):

- AM/FM single CD
- Standard for SE trim

- AM/FM 6-CD changer
- Available with premium, Audiophile (Edge only), or THX(R) (MKX only) audio systems

- Navigation
- AM/FM single CD/DVD
- Built-in satellite radio receiver
- Voice-activation
- Touchscreen display

The following audio systems are available:

- Premium - Edge
- AM/FM single CD or AM/FM 6-CD changer ACM
- One speaker in each door

- Audiophile I - Edge
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- External audio amplifier (with navigation only)
- Four 2-way speakers in each door, subwoofer in the RH rear quarter

- Audiophile II - Edge
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- External audio amplifier (with navigation only)
- One mid-woofer in each front door, one 2-way speaker in each rear door, 2 A-pillar speakers, subwoofer in the RH rear quarter

- Premium - MKX
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- External audio amplifier (with navigation only)
- One mid-woofer and tweeter in each front door, one speaker in each rear door

- THX(R) sound
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module (with built-in amplifier) located behind the subwoofer
- One mid-woofer and tweeter in each front door, one 2-way speaker in each rear door, a 3-in-1 instrument panel speaker, 2 D-pillar speakers, subwoofer in the RH rear quarter

All audio systems include the following features:

- Speed sensitive volume
- Accessory delay
- Steering wheel controls
- MP3 capability
- Satellite-ready
- Audio input jack

The following options are available:

- Satellite radio
- SYNC system
- Optional on Edge, standard on MKX

AM/FM Antenna

The vehicle is equipped with a fixed-mast AM/FM antenna, located at the front of the roof.

The lower AM/FM antenna cable is connected to the ACM and has an in-line connector (located behind the RH kick panel) to the upper AM/FM antenna cable.

Satellite Radio Antenna

The satellite radio antenna is mounted to the spoiler. For vehicles equipped with navigation, a combination satellite radio/Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna is utilized.

Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna

The GPS antenna is integral to the satellite radio antenna. A splitter cable separates the GPS signal from the satellite radio signal.

Satellite Radio - All Vehicles Except Navigation

The satellite audio system consists of the following:

- Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module (located behind the liftgate scuff plate trim panel)
- Satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio antenna cable

Satellite Radio - Vehicles With Navigation

The satellite audio system consists of the following:

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

Navigation System

The navigation system consists of the following:

- Navigation ACM
- GPS antenna
- Satellite radio/GPS splitter cable
- Microphone (located in the auto-dimming interior mirror)

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:

- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) (located under the floor console)
- SYNC-specific steering wheel controls
- Microphone (located in the auto-dimming interior mirror)
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (located in the center console)
- Audio input jack (located in the center console)

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 device) in order to play audio files
- Play media files via a Bluetooth-enabled audio device

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.