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1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player (If equipped)
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How to insert a tape
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Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the
right) firmly into the tape door opening, making
sure the cassette is completely in and ªseated.º
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NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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How to locate a desired track on the tape
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Using the Automatic Music Search (ªAMSº)
[AS07200(ALL)09/95]
Press and hold the ªAMSº button (ªAMSº
will appear in the display). Then, push the
left (
h) button to rewind to the beginning
of the current selection or press the right
(
g) button to fast forward to the beginning
of the next selection.
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q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
[AS07250(ALL)09/95]
The alternate track (other side) of the tape
can be selected at any time by pushing both
fast-wind buttons (
hand
g) at the
same time.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªiº button. The radio will resume playing.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªiº button. The radio will resume playing.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªiº button. The radio will resume playing.
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Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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Push thekbutton to activate. Push again to
deactivate.
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NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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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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Controls and Features
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The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
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Electronic Sound Systems](/manual-img/11/4752/w960_4752-76.png)
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift
lever.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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Turn signal and tilt steering release lever
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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Doors
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Door Handles and Locks
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Inside handles
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Outside handles and locks
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Sliding Door
[CF23901(ALL)01/96]
With the door unlocked, unlatch the sliding door
by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or by
pulling the outside handle out and rearward. To
close, push the inside handle forward or pull the
outside handle forward.
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Sliding door handles
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Liftgate
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Liftgate opening procedure
[CF24401(ALL)01/96]
1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it
counterclockwise. You can also unlock the
latch (but not release it) with the power door
lock system (if equipped).
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2. Reach under the license plate light shield
and release the liftgate latch by squeezing
the paddle handle rearward.
[CF24600(ALL)01/96]
3. To make the gate swing up to the fully
opened position, pull back and upward on
the latch paddle handle.
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[CF25300(ALL)04/96]
Make certain that you close the liftgate door and
window before driving your vehicle. If you do
not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate
door lift cylinders and attaching hardware.
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RWARNING
Make sure that the liftgate door and/or
window are closed to prevent exhaust
fumes from being drawn into the vehicle.
This will also prevent passengers and
cargo from falling out. If you must drive
with the liftgate door or window open,
keep the vents open so outside air comes
into the vehicle.
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Liftgate closing procedure
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1. To make the liftgate swing downward, reach
up and pull the lower edge of the liftgate (or
the loop handle on the inner trim panel of
vehicles with this option) and pull
downward.
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2. When you have pulled down the liftgate
enough so that you can reach the license
plate light shield, push the shield down and
forward to close the latch and liftgate. At
this point, the latch is not locked.
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