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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position.
7. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the
center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to
assure the top is fully retracted.
8. Close the storage compartment lid (C) by closing
with a swift firm motion.
Raising Your Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into PARK
(P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition key to
OFF.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Manual
Comfort Controls
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control
System (If Equipped)
Sensors
Air Conditioning
Heating
Defogging and Defrosting
Audio Systems Setting the Clock for
All Systems
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control
CD Adapter Kits
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Automatic Tone Control
(If Equipped)
Trunk Mounted CD Changer Theft-Deterrent Feature
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Care
of Your Compact Disc Player
Power Mast Antenna (Option)
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window
Antennas (Option)
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+' LOWER: This setting directs most of the air
through the lower ducts to the floor area of the vehicle with some of the air also directed toward the windshield
and side window vents.
+# DEFOG: This setting divides the air between the
windshield and lower outlets with a small amount directed toward the side window vents. This is useful
when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to
rain or snowy conditions.
DEFROST Use this setting to quickly remove fog
or frost from the windshield. This setting directs most of
the airflow to the windshield with
a small amount
directed toward the lower and side window outlets.
Mode Buttons
These buttons control the air intake, the air conditioning and the rear window defogger operation.
FRESH AIR: Press this button and it will bring
outside air into your vehicle. The light on the button will
come on when operating. Use this setting while trying to
defrost or defog windows to help clear moisture.
RECIRCULATE: Press this button to limit the
amount of fresh air entering your vehicle by
recirculating most of the
air inside your vehicle. The
light on the button will come on when operating. This
setting is helpful when you are trying to cool the air
quickly or to limit odors entering your vehicle.
RECIRCULATE cannot be used while in the DEFROST
or
DEFOG modes.
e A/C: This button turns the air conditioning
compressor
off or on under most conditions. The light
on the A/C button comes on when the compressor is
operating. The air conditioning does not operate at
temperatures below approximately
35 OF to 40°F (2" C
to 4°C). The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the
air coming into the vehicle. The air conditioning cannot
be turned
off in DEFROST as it helps to remove
moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the
windows clear.
The air conditioning may be forced
off at high engine
speeds
or high engine oil or coolant temperatures.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When adjusting the temperature, start with a driver-set
temperature of
73°F (23 "C) until you determine your
comfort zone. If you choose
60°F (16"C), the system
will remain at maximum cooling and will not
automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. If you
choose
90°F (32"C), the system will remain at
maximum heating and will not automatically adjust fan
speed or air delivery. Choosing either maximum setting
will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.
Turning the knob past either maximum setting has no
effect on the operation of the system.
Passenger Temperature Offset
The PASSENGER knob changes the temperature on the
passenger's side of the vehicle. When the knob is in the
12 o'clock position, the passenger's temperature is the
same as the driver's. Turn the knob to the right for
warmer air
on the passenger's side, to the left for cooler
air. If the driver-set temperature is set at
60°F (1 6 " C) or
90 OF (32 " C), turning the passenger knob has no effect
because the system is locked at a maximum setting.
Automatic Operation
Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the
automatic mode. After a five second display of the current settings, only the word
AUTO and the outside
temperature will be shown on the digital display. The
system will operate to achieve your comfort set
temperature as quickly as possible. If you have set the
driver temperature at
60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32"C), the
system will not operate automatically until a different
temperature is selected. The AUTO control system
works best with the windows up and the removable roof
installed or the convertible top up.
A Typical Cold Weather Example:
Your vehicle has been parked outside overnight in cold
weather (below
32 OF/ 0 " C) and you have set the driver
temperature at
73°F (23°C) and have selected the AUTO
mode. The system will automatically adjust the
temperature output to maximum heating. The fan will start
at a low speed. This is to avoid blowing cold
air into the
vehicle. The length of the delay depends on the amount of
time since the engine was last started, the outside
temperature and the engine coolant temperature. As the
coolant warms up, the fan speed will gradually increase.
Air will flow to the floor with some air to the windshield
to prevent fogging under most normal conditions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MODE: Press the MODE button to manually lock in the
current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic
mode control. Pressing the MODE button will delete
AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics
will be shown. To change the setting, press the MODE
button again. The AUTO button must be pressed to
return to the automatic mode selection.
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UPPER: This setting directs most of the air
through the instrument panel outlets and a very small amount to the lower outlets.
+# BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the instrument panel outlets, while
warmer air is directed through the lower outlets.
+# LOWER: This setting directs most of the air to
the floor area and some of it toward the windshield and
side window vents.
+’, DEFOG: This setting divides the air between
the windshield and lower outlets and a small amount
toward the side window vents. This is useful when fog
appears
on the windshield or side glass due to rain or
snowy conditions.
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Mode Buttons
These buttons control climate control OWOFF, air
intake, front defrost, rear defrost and the air
conditioning operation.
OFF: Press the OFF button to turn off the climate
control system.
This is the only setting that fully shuts
off the fan. The digital display will show only the
outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver set
temperature, the passenger temperature offset and the
air
intake mode while in OFF.
a A/C: This button turns the air conditioning
compressor on or
off, except in the FRONT defrost
mode. The light on the
A/C button will come on when
the compressor is operating in either the automatic or
manual mode. The air conditioning may also be forced
off at high engine speeds. The light on the A/C button
will flash
if pressed when air conditioning operation is
not allowed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FRESH AIR: Press this button to provide fresh
air from the outside. The light on this air intake button
will come on to show when it is operating. When in the
AUTO mode, the system automatically selects FRESH
AIR instead of RECIRCULATE, as required, to control
the temperature in the vehicle. By pressing FRESH
AIR, the system
will lock into the fresh air mode. Any
adjustment to the air intake must then be made
manually.
FRESH AIR should be used when trying to
defrost or defog windows to help reduce moisture inside
the vehicle.
RECIRCULATE: Press this button to limit the
amount
of fresh air entering the vehicle. The light on
this air intake button will come on to show when it is
operating. RECIRCULATE is helpful when you are
trying to cool the air quickly or trying to limit odors and
dust from entering the vehicle. When in the AUTO
mode, the system automatically selects RECIRCULATE
to cool the vehicle’s temperature. By pressing this
button, the system will lock into the recirculated air
mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be
made manually. The recirculated air mode is not allowed
in the front defrost or defog modes as fresh air helps
reduce moisture inside the vehicle.
FRONT: Press the FRONT defrost button to
quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. This
setting directs most of the airflow to the windshield and
a small amount toward the lower and side window
outlets. The light on the button will come
on and the
digital display will show the defrost mode symbol and
fan speed when the front defrost mode is being used.
Pressing FRONT defrost again will return the system to
the last operating mode.
If the system is
in FRONT defrost when you shut the
engine
off, it will restart in FRONT defrost unless the
engine is off for longer than
40 minutes. If the engine is
off longer than 40 minutes, the system will restart in the
operating mode you had set prior to FRONT defrost.
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies air coming
into the vehicle. It also operates in defrost to help
remove moisture from the vehicle. The air conditioning
does not operate at temperatures below approximately 35°F to
40°F (2°C to 4°C). If the system is operating in
the AUTO mode, turning the air conditioning
off will
delete AUTO from the digital display and show current
mode and fan settings. The AUTO button must be
pressed to return to the automatic mode operation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Conditioning Heating
On
very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows long
enough to let hot inside
air escape. Then keep your
windows closed in order to allow the air conditioning to
work best. Maximum cooling will occur when the
RECIRCULATE setting is operating, airflow direction is
in the upper mode, and the temperature control knob (on
a manual climate control system) is turned all the way to
the blue area. These settings will be selected by the
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if
operating in AUTO when maximum cooling is required.
When the air conditioning is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system is
designed to .help fuel economy while maintaining the
desired cooling level.
The
air conditioning removes moisture from the air, so you
may notice water dripping fi-om under your vehicle when
it is idling or after it has been turned
off. This is normal. The
heater works best
if you keep your windows closed.
Maximum heating will occur when airflow direction is
in the lower mode and the temperature control knob (on
a manual climate control system) is all the way
in the
red area. These settings will be selected by the
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if
operating in AUTO when maximum heating is required.
The BI-LEVEL setting is designed for use on sunny days
when the
air is only moderately warm or cool. On days
like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body,
but your lower body may not
be warm enough. The
BI-LEVEL setting will direct cooler airflow to
your upper
body and warmer
air to the floor area.
If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it
during cold weather
0°F (- 18 “C) or lower, your heating
system will provide heat more quickly because the
coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Window Defogger
@ This button turns the rear defogger and heated
outside mirrors on. The light on the button will come
on when operating. The system automatically shuts
off
after approximately 10 minutes. If further defogging is
desired, press the button again.
The rear window defogger operates only when the
engine is running.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
Do not attach
anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something sharp on
the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Defogging and Defrosting
To rapidly defrost the windshield, the FRONT defrost
mode (electronic dual climate control system) or defrost
mode (manual control system) should be used and the
fan speed should be adjusted to the highest speed. With
the manual control system, turn the temperature control
knob all the way to the red area.
To keep the windshield clear and provide heated air to
the floor area of the vehicle, use the
DEFOG setting.
Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger
vents located near the side rearview mirrors.
Ventilation System
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.
Ventilation Tips
0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of the windows.
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