Playing an MP3 CD
For vehicles equipped with the MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment system, see the separate MyLink/ IntelliLink Features and Functions Guide for more information.
To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD.”
The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play:
○ Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
○ Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.
○ Maximum number of folders: eight folders with 255 files per folder.
○ Maximum of 1,000 files on a disc.
○ Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700 MB.
○ The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Genre information requires a CD to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus.
See also:
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
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• The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
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