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CD and CD player care
¥ Handle discs by their edges only.
Never touch the playing surface.
¥ Do not insert more than one disc
at a time.
¥ Do not expose discs to direct
sunlight or heat sources for
extended periods of time.
¥ After playing, store the disc in its
case.
Cleaning cassette player
(if equipped)
Clean the tape player head with a
cassette cleaning cartridge after
ten to twelve hours of play in order
to maintain the best sound and
operation.
Cassette and cassette player
care
¥ Use only cassettes that are
90 minutes long or less.
¥ Do not expose tapes to direct
sunlight, high humidity, extreme
heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes
that may have been exposed to
extreme temperatures to reach a
moderate temperature before
playing.
¥ Tighten very loose tapes by
inserting a finger or pencil into the
hole and turning the hub.
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¥ Remove loose labels before
inserting tapes.
¥ Do not leave tapes in the cassette
player for a long time when not
being played.
RADIO FREQUENCY
INFORMATION
The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the
Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications
Communications (CRTC) establish
the frequencies AM and FM
stations may use for their
broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:
AM 530, 540Ð1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.9, 88.1Ð107.1, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a
given area.
Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio
reception:
¥Distance/strength.The further
an FM signal travels, the weaker it
is. The listenable range of the
average FM station is
approximately 40 km (24 miles).
This range can be affected by
Òsignal modulationÓ.
Signal modulation is a process
radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other
stations.
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¥Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall
buildings between your vehicleÕs
antenna and the radio station
signal can cause FM reception
problems. Static can be caused on
AM stations by power lines, electric
fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms. Moving away from
an interfering structure (out of its
ÒshadowÓ) returns your reception
to normal.
¥ Station overload.Weak signals
are sometimes captured by
stronger signals when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger signal
may temporarily overtake a weaker
signal and play while the weak
station frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically
switches to single channel
reception if it will improve the
reception of a station normally
received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES
AND SERVICE
Refer to the ÒWarranty GuideÓ for
audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
1. Ignition off, steering wheel
locked.
On vehicles with automatic
transaxles, the ignition key can
return to this position only if the
gearshift lever is in P (Park).
2. The accessory position. Steering
unlocked, radio operational.
Ignition and all main electrical
circuits are disabled.
The ignition key should not be left
in this position for too long to avoid
discharging the battery
unnecessarily.
3. Ignition switched on, all
electrical circuits operational.
Warning and indicator lights
illuminate. This key position is for
normal driving.
4. Starter motor activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine
starts.
3
4
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120
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14 0
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18 0
200EF12
03x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
IRRORS
TRACTION
NTROL
CH
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Tilt steering
Pull the locking lever on the
steering column cover up to adjust
the steering column position.
Secure the wheel by releasing the
lever thereby allowing the lever to
return to the lock position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel while the vehicle is
moving.
OFF LO PNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C HI/
POWER AUDIO AM/FM
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90
10 0
110
120
13 0MPH20 406055
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14 0
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18 0
200EF12
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
MIRRORS
CLOCK
TRACTION
TROL
CH
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Hazard flasher control
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown or
approaching danger. Depress to
activate. Depress again to switch
off. The hazard lights can be
operated when the ignition is off.
Horn
Press the pad. The horn can be
operated when the ignition is off.
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Multi-function switch
The turn signal functions are
available only with the ignition
switch on.
Right turn signal
Move the lever up.
Left turn signal
Move the lever down.
OFF LO PNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C HI/
POWER AUDIO AM/FM
SCAN
SEEK 31245ANSSIDE 1-2EJECTVOLUME
000123
000010 20 3040506070
80
90
10 0
110
120
13 0MPH20 406055
80120 10 0
14 0
160
18 0
200EF12
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
MIRRORS
CLOCK
TRACTION
TROL
CH
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you and
release quickly for Òflash-to-passÓ
operation.
High beam headlamps
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel.
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Wipers
Lift the windshield wiper lever to
the desired speed interval.
¥ Intermittent: push lever up to the
first position.
¥ Low: push lever up to the second
position.
¥ High: push lever up to the third
position.
For a single wipe, push the lever
downward.
Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wiper control
(if equipped)
Rotate the variable intermittent
wiper control to the desired speed.
1 = Short time interval
6 = Extended time interval
Washer
Pull the lever toward the steering
wheel. The washer operates in
conjunction with the windshield
wipers.
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