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[FV46055(ALL)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
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Tilt slide seat
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[FV46065(ALL)05/95]
Prior to operating the vehicle, check to ensure that the seat
assembly is locked by pushing or pulling the seat forward or
rearward. If seat does not lock, repeat steps 2 and 3.
[FV46070(ALL)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
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Locking tilt slide seat
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[FV46075(ALL)03/93]
To operate the seat adjuster:
[FV46080(ALL)10/94]4.
To adjust the seats forward or rearward, locate the release
bar at the lower front area of the seat cushion. Lift the
release bar and hold until the desired seat position is
obtained, then release the bar to relock the seat.
[FV46085(ALL)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021168-B
Adjusting seat
[FV46100(ALL)02/91]
60/40 Split Front Bench (If equipped)
[FV46200( X)10/90]
The seat back release operates the same as the basic bucket seat.
On two door models both seats have the slide tilt feature.
[FV46500( X)08/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020637-C
60/40 split front bench
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[FV46926( X)04/94]
17-1/2 pica
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The power controls on the driver's seat
[FV46927( X)03/93]
To adjust the infinite position seatback, pull up on the handle
while leaning against the back of the seat. Release the handle to
lock the seat in its new position. You can tilt the seat back or
bring it forward.
[FV46929( X)08/94]
Lifting the seatback adjustment lever of an unoccupied seat will
allow the seatback to fold forward for access to the rear.
Pushing the seatback backwards with the handle lifted returns
the seat upright.
[FV46930( X)01/93]
To use the memory switch:
[FV46940( X)03/94]1.
After the seat is in the desired position, depress the ªSETº
button, then press the ª1º button within 5 seconds or until
the light goes off.
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[FV57350( X)01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
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[FV57450( X)06/94]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
[FV57550( X)06/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021251-A
Moon roof switch
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[FV72500( X)08/94]
Luggage Rack (If equipped)
[FV72600( X)12/92]
Loading the Luggage Rack
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[FV72600( X)12/92]
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[FV72500( X)08/94]
Luggage Rack (If equipped)
[FV72600( X)12/92]
Loading the Luggage Rack
[FV72700( X)10/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with the luggage rack, load your
luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack. Do not
carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) or cause the vehicle to
exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or its gross axle
weight rating (GAWR front and rear), which are shown on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
[FV72800( X)2/96]
10-1/2 p art:0020644-G
Luggage rack
[FV72900( X)07/92]
Luggage Rack Adjustment
[FV73000( X)08/94]
The rear crossbar of the luggage rack can be adjusted toward
the front or rear of your vehicle. To unlock the crossbar, slide
the locking switches at each end of the rear crossbar toward the
rear of the vehicle until the word ªUNLOCKEDº appears. The
crossbar is now free to slide forward or backward in the guide
rails.
[FV73100( X)10/94]
Adjust the crossbar to the desired position and lock into place
by pushing the locking switches on each end of the crossbar
toward the front of the vehicle.
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[FV73200( X)12/92]
The rear rack can be completely removed in the ªUNLOCKEDº
position by sliding the crossbar toward the rear of the vehicle
until it becomes free of the guide rails.
[FV73300( X)12/92]
ªDº Ring Adjustment
[FV73400( X)12/95]
The luggage rack has two ªDº rings (one on each side of the
luggage rack guide rails) that can be adjusted to secure cargo.
Turn the ªDº rings counterclockwise to loosen. Move the ªDº
rings to the desired positions and lock into place by turning the
ªDº ring clockwise. The ªDº rings should only be tightened by
hand.
[FV73500( X)06/94]
Items should be properly secured to the luggage rack to prevent
them from coming loose and creating a safety hazard on the
roadway.
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[AS00600( X)06/95]
Luxury Audio System
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[AS00700( X)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS00800( X)08/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS00600( X)06/95]
Luxury Audio System
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[AS00700( X)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS00800( X)08/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS00600( X)06/95]
Luxury Audio System
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[AS00700( X)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS00800( X)08/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS00900( X)01/95]
Press the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob to turn the radio on. Press
again to turn it off.
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[AS01000( X)08/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS01100( X)06/95]
Turn the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob clockwise to increase the
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
[AS01200( X)09/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listening
level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will
come back to a “nominal” listening level. However, if
the radio power is turned off (with the “VOL/PUSH
ON” button) and the volume is at a low level, the
volume will remain in the position it was set at when
radio power is switched back on.
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[AS01300( X)08/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS01400( X)04/95]
Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired frequency band.
Pushing the “AM/FM” button causes the frequency band to
switch from “AM” to “FM1” to “FM2” to “AM”, changing one
band to the next each time the button is pressed. These
functions are used with the station memory buttons described
underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS03600( X)01/95]
Adjusting the tone balance of your radio
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[AS03700( X)01/95]
Increasing or decreasing bass and treble response
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Adjusting the tone balance of your radio
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[AS03700( X)01/95]
Increasing or decreasing bass and treble response
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[AS03800( X)01/95]
Push the“BASS/TREB”popout knob to gain access to the
bass and treble controls. Bass control allows you to adjust
the lower, bass frequencies to your preference. The outer
ring of the“BASS/TREB”knob adjusts the bass (turn
clockwise to increase bass; counterclockwise to decrease
bass).
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[AS03900( X)01/95]
Treble control allows you to adjust the higher, treble
frequencies of your radio to your preference. The inner ring
of the“BASS/TREB”knob adjusts the treble (turn clockwise
to increase treble; counterclockwise to decrease treble).
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[AS04000( X)01/95]
Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader
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[AS04100( X)01/95]
Push the“BAL/FADE”popout knob to gain access to the
speaker balance and fader controls. Balance control allows
you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and
left speakers. The outer ring of“BAL/FADE”knob adjusts
the speaker balance control. (Turn clockwise to shift the
sound to the right speakers, and turn counterclockwise to
shift the sound to the left speakers.)
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[AS04200( X)01/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. The inner ring of the
“BAL/FADE”knob adjusts the speaker fader. (Turn
clockwise to shift the sound to the rear speakers, and turn
counterclockwise to shift the sound to the front speakers.)
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