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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be
turned on when the
headlamp control is in
either of the following
positions:
²Parking lamps
²Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the
highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not
operate.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the
foglamps.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel:
²Rotate
clockwise/counterclockwise
when the headlamp
control is in the
parking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the courtesy lamps:
²Rotate fully counterclockwise.
NOTE:To increase the life of the bulb, adjust the
dimmer below maximum brightness.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defroster
control is located on
the instrument panel.
Press the rear
defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.
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cold positions, the air distributed through the
floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the
temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air
to reduce fogging.
²
-Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear
ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature
is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce
fogging.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, place the climate control
system in
before driving. This will reduce
fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield
has been cleared, operate the climate control
system as desired.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in
cold weather conditions, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C
position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in
warm weather conditions, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle's
climate control system should be left in any
position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the
vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to
ªbreatheº through the outside air inlet duct.
²Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your
vehicle's climate control system should be left in
the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows
closed during warm weather conditions, the air
conditioner will perform more efficiently in
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If an alternative CD is desired, press the
corresponding preset control (1±6) of a loaded CD,
or press the TUNE control to access the other
loaded CDs.
NO CD will display if the CD control is activated
when there is not a CD present in the audio system.
NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD
control and a present number (that is currently
empty) are pressed. The system will play the next
available disc.
If your vehicle is equipped with a CD changer,
pressing the CD control again will allow you to
toggle between accessing the multi disc system and
the CD changer. The display will read CD or CDDJ.
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or
sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into
the CD player as jamming may occur.
Display description
Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These
signify the six CD slots in the audio system. When a
disc is loaded into a particular slot (1±6), the
number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle
is empty, there is no CD in that particular slot.
Load
The load feature allows
you to load single CDs
into the player internal
to the radio.
This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD
door. Compact discs should only be inserted
into the player after the door has been opened
by the player. Do not attempt to force the door
open. Compact discs should only be loaded by
pressing the LOAD control.
Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot
will be loaded by pressing the desired preset
number. If you do not choose a slot, the system will
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Troubleshooting the CD player (if equipped)
The laser beam used in the compact disc
player is harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing
badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty.
Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the
player.
If your changer does not work, it may be that:
²A disc is already loaded where you want to insert
a disc.
²The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC
(140ÉF). Allow the player to cool down before
operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within
industry standards is inserted.
Cleaning compact discs
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If
necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD
cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge.
Do not use circular motion.
CD and CD player care
²Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the
playing surface.
²Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources for extended periods of time.
²Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of
the CD player (if equipped).
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Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or
sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into
the CD player as jamming may occur.
Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning
cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to
maintain the best sound and operation.
Cassette and cassette player care
²
Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
²Do 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.
²Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or
pencil into the hole and turning the hub.
²Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
²Do 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
Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and
FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable
frequencies are:
AM 530, 540±1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9±107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/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 ªsignal
modulation.º Signal modulation is a process radio
stations use to increase their strength/volume
relative to other stations.
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²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings
between your vehicle's 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 ªshadowº) returns your
reception to normal.
²Station 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 theWarranty Guidefor audio system
warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified
technician.
TRACTION CONTROLY
This control can be
used to turn the
Traction Controlyon
or off. Refer to the
Traction Controly
section of theDrivingchapter for more information.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is located in the
glove compartment. Press to open trunk.
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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows
the electrical
accessories such as the
radio to operate while
the engine is not
running. For manual
transmission, you must
depress the ignition
release lever.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic
transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal.
For manual transmission, you must depress the
ignition release lever.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning
lights illuminated. Key position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the tilt steering
control toward you to
move the steering
wheel up or down.
Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to
the desired position,
then release the
control to lock the
steering wheel in
position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Move the mirror selector control all the way to
the left to adjust the left mirror or all the way to the
right to adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in
the direction you wish
to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in
place.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through all available gears.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS)
located on the
gearshift. The O/D OFF
indicator light will
illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
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