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Lower Knob (TUNE-AM-FM) - The lower knob has two functions:
Turn it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM and FM bands.
FADE
- The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear
speaker balance.
SEEK
- Press the SEEK b button to cause the receiver to seek the next
higher station.
Press the
4 SEEK button to cause the receiver to seek the next lower
station.
SCAN
- Press the SCAN button to momentarily hear each available
station. SCAN is a two button function and requires that you also press the
SEEK
b or 4 SEEK. “SCAN” appears in the display while you are in the
SCAN mode.
Press and hold SEEK
b, then press 4 SEEK to cause the receiver to scan
to the next higher station.
Press and hold
4 SEEK, then press SEEK to cause the receiver to scan
to
the next lower station.
The receiver will continue to scan until
you press the VOL-RECALL knob
or both SEEK buttons again.
Pushbuttons
- The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. To
set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen favorite stations (7 AM and 7 FM):
I. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press the SET button. “SET” appears in the display.
3. Within 5 seconds, press one of the four pushbuttons to store the station.
Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.
Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.
NOTE:
In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three additional stations
may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same
time. Then do the following:
1. Tune
in the desired station.
2. Press the SET button. “SET” appears in the display momentarily.
3. Within 5 seconds, press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same
time. (The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed
again.)
TREBLE
- Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response. If a
station is weak or noisy, slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce
the noise.
BASS
- Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust the
BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear.
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How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio
Cassette System
This part tells you how your ETR'3AM-FM stereo audio cassette system
works.
Upper Knob (VOL-RECALL)
- The upper knob has these five functions:
0 Turn it to switch the system on and off.
Turn it to control the volume.
Press it to display the time when the ignition is off.
Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency
displayed when the radio
is on.
Press it to change sides of a tape when a cassette is playing.
BAL (Balance) - The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the
lefthight speaker balance.
Lower Knob (TUNE-AM-FM)
- The lower knob has two functions:
Turn it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM and FM bands.
FADE
- The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front/rear
speaker balance.
SEEK - Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to seek the next
higher station.
Press the
4 SEEK button to cause the receiver to seek the next lower
station.
P. SCAN (Preset Scan) - Press both SEEK buttons to scan each preset
pushbutton station. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop
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EJECT - To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio, press the
EJECT button.
If a tape is inserted with side “1” (or ”A”) up, then the right arrow means
that that side is being played. Likewise,
a left arrow would indicate that side
“2” (or “B”) had been selected. The player will automatically switch to the
other side of the tape when the first side ends.
How to Operate Your €TIT3’ AM-FM Stereo Audio
Cassette ATC System
This part tells you how your ETRi3AM-FM stereo audio cassette ATC
system works.
Upper Knob (PWR-VOL)
- The upper knob has these two functions:
Push it to switch the system on and off.
0 Turn it to control the volume.
SCV (Speed Compensated Volume) - Move the control ring behind the
upper knob clockwise
to adjust the Speed Compensated Volume feature. As
you drive, this feature increases the volume to overcome noise at any
particular speed. Each clockwise position on the control ring allows more
compensation and at a faster rate.
AM/FM
- Press this button to switch between AM, FMl and FM2. The
display will show what mode the receiver is in.
RCL (Recall)
- Press this button to change between the clock and the radio
station frequency displayed when the radio is on.
Also, press this button to
display the time when the ignition is
off.
TUNE - Press lightly on the TUNE button to release it from its stored
position. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase frequency and
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Upper Knob (PWR-VOL) - The upper knob has these two functions:
0 Push it to switch the system on and off.
0 Turn it to control the volume.
SCV (Speed Compensated Volume)
- Move the control ring behind the
upper knob clockwise
to adjust the Speed Compensated Volume feature. As
you drive, this feature increases the volume to overcome noise at any
particular speed. Each clockwise position on the control ring allows more
compensation and at a faster rate.
AM/FM
- Press this button to switch between AM, FM I and FM2. The
display will show what mode the receiver
is in.
RCL (Recall) - Press this button to change between the clock and the radio
station frequency displayed when the radio
is on. Also, press this button to
display the time when the ignition is off.
TUNE
- Press lightly on the TUNE button to release it from its stored
position. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase frequency and
counterclockwise to decrease radio frequency. When done, press
the knob
again to return
it to its stored position.
Pushbuttons
- The six pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. To
set the pushbuttons for up to 18 fworite stations (6 AM, 6 FM 1 and 6 FM2):
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press AUTO TONE to select the best setting for the type of station
chosen.
3. Press and hold one of the pushbuttons until sound returns
(approximately two seconds). Whenever you press that button, the
preset station
will return.
Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.
SEEK
- Press SEEK to cause the receiver to seek the next higher
station.
rress
4 SEEK to cause the receiver to seek the next lower station.
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up
to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you
won’t have time
to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or
stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though
you have
anti-lock brakes.
To Use Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock
work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some
noise, but this is normal. On vehicles
with four-wheel drive, your anti-lock
brakes work at all times
- whether you are in two-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you
can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can
help you more than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is
not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control’’ accidents mentioned on the news happen
on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of
us is subject to the same laws of
physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road
surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels.
If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in
the same direction. If you’ve ever tried to steer
a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll
understand this.
The traction
you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires
and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your
speed. While you’re
in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
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Passing
The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits
for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, \
then
goes back into the right lane again.
A simple maneuver?
Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a
potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies t\
he same
lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
A miscalculation, an error in
judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the
passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents
- the
.head-on collision.
So here are some tips for passing:
0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to \
crossroads for
situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt
whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass.
A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your
side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of
approaching traffic.
awaiting
an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle.
Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly
slows
or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but
stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move
so you
will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more
than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And
if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only
slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.
If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you
are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside
mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the
right lane. (Remember that if your right outside mirror is convex, the
vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it
really is.)
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
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Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are
not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy for the following driver to get
ahead
of you. Perhaps you can ease a little to the right.
Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three
control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough
friction where the tires meet the road
to do what the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying
to steer and constantly seek an
escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid
most skids by taking reasonable care suited
to existing conditions, and by
not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering
skid, too much speed or steering in
a curve causes tires to slip and lose
cornering force. And
in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the
driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot
off the accelerator pedal and
quickly steer the way you want the vehicle
to go. If you start steering
quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for
a
second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is on
the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your
driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more
limited.
While driving on a surface
with reduced traction, try your best to avoid
sudden steering, acceleration. or braking (including engine braking
by
shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle
is skidding.
Learn
to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice or packed
snow
on the road to make a “mirrored surface” - and slow down when you
have any doubt.
Remember:
Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking
skid.
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Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of
the best ways
to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some
things
to keep in mind. At higher speeds:
you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for
obstacles.
0 you have less time to react.
0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles.
0 you’ll need more distance for braking, especially since you’re on an
unpaved surface.
A CAUTION:
When you’re driving off road, bouncing and quick changes in
direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cau\
se
you to lose control and crash.
So, whether you’re driving on or
off the road, you and your passengers should wear safety belts.
Scanning the Terrain
Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You
need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are
some things to consider.
Stttface Conditions. Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt,
gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice. Each of these surfaces affects
the steering, acceleration, and braking of your vehicle in different ways.
Depending upon the kind
of surface you are on, you may experience
slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and
longer braking distances.
Surjace Obstacles . Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock,
log, hole,
rut, or bump can startle you if you’re not prepared for them. Often
these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of
the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider:
Is the path ahead clear?
Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead‘?
Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? (There’s more discussion
of these subjects later.)
0 Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly?
When
you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the
steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface features can jerk the wheel
out
of your hands if you’re not prepared.
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