AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
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Station swapping ± If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or
weakened, and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band, your
radio may tune in the second station until the original signal can be picked \
up
again.
AM
Fading
± AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere ± especially
at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received dir\
ectly
from the radio station, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and\
weak.
Station interference ± When a reflected signal and a signal received directly
from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, they can interfere with
each other, making it difficult to hear the broadcast.
Static ± AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as
high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical motors. This results in\
static.
Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For high performance from your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.
A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality and tangle you\
r
cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape.
(A wet type is recommended.) Use high±quality cassettes:
Low±quality cassette tapes can cause many problems, including poor
sound, inconsistent playing speed, and constant auto±reversing. They can
also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is\
peeling off.
Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, espe\
cially
if it is hot outside.
Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in these cassette is thin and could get stuck\
or tangled in the cassette player.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the windshield clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows
open and the trunk lid closed. Have the cause immediately located
and corrected.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering
wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
Remember to check that the service reminder indicators function when
turning the key to ºONº, and check the fuel gauge to see that you \
have
sufficient fuel.
IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING
LOCK
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ºSTARTº ± Starter motor on. The key will return to the ºONº position
when released.
For starting tips, see page 136.
ºONº ± Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ºONº position if the engine is not runni\
ng.
The battery will discharge and the electronic ignition system/distributo\
r
ignition system could be damaged.
ºACCº ± Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine i\
s off.
