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Headlamps On Chime
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This chime will sound when a door is opened
while the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaner to clean the lamps, as they
may cause scratches or crack the lights.
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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In Canada, certain regulations require vehicles to
be driven with lights illuminated during daytime
operation. The Daytime Running Light system
(DRL) automatically illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The
daytime running lights are switched off under
the following conditions:
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q
when the headlamps are switched on
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q
when the parking brake is applied
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q
when the flash-to-pass system is used
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
[SC02085(ALL)02/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Hazard Flasher
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Hazard Flasher
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Hazard Flasher
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To alert other drivers to hazardous situations,
press the hazard flasher switch on the top of the
steering column. All the turn signals will flash
on and off at the same time. The flashers will
also operate while the brake pedal is applied. To
turn the flashers off, press the switch again.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers will work for up to
two hours when the battery is fully charged and
in good condition. They will not drain the
battery excessively unless they are left on for an
extended period of time.
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Hazard flasher switch
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
[SC02775(ALL)07/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center off position.
[SC02825(ALL)02/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the OFF position when you release it.
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Windows
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Operating the Windows
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[FV03300(ALL)07/93]
The side windows on your vehicle can be raised
or lowered manually by turning the hand crank
located on each door.
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[FV03400(ALL)08/91]
NOTE: If you notice buffeting or pulsation
(wind shock) with either side window
open, you should open the opposite
window slightly to reduce the
condition.
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Seats
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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Seatback Recline
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To recline the seatback:
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1. Find the seatback recline lever located on the
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Seatback Recline
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To recline the seatback:
[FV09600(ALL)01/92]
1. Find the seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat, toward the rear.
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Seatback Recline
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To recline the seatback:
[FV09600(ALL)01/92]
1. Find the seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat, toward the rear.
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2. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the
lever.
[FV09800(ALL)01/89]
3. Lean back on the seat and adjust the back of
the seat to the position you desire.
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4. Release the lever and make sure the seatback
is locked in place. (The lever MUST return
to its original position for the seatback to
lock.)
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Rear Seat Access
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To gain access to the rear seat:
[FV12400(ALL)01/92]
1. Locate the seatback recline lever. The lever is
located on the outside of the seat cushion.
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2. Raise the seatback recline lever to tilt the
seatback forward. Raise the seat slide
adjustment lever and move the seat forward
if extra room is needed. The seatback should
automatically lock when returned to its
upright position. Make sure the seatback is
locked in place.
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Some models come with a convex side view
mirror on the right-hand side. This mirror gives
you a wider view of the lanes on your right and
behind you.
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RWARNING
The side view mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther away
than they actually are.
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Sun Visors
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To block bright sunlight shining through your
windshield, simply pull the sun visor down. The
sun visor can also be pivoted to the side
window to block sunlight from that direction.
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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q
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(ALL)02/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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q
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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Clock Operation
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How to view the clock mode
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Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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How to set the clock
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1. Turn the radio on.
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2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button,
press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)01/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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All About Radio Frequencies
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM radio stations may use for their
broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM:
530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM:
87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
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