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2-34 Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can
maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control
will disengage.CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can't drive safely at a steady speed. So,
don't use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don't
use cruise control on slippery roads.
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There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that
driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights
does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic
headlamp system will only be affected when the light
sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than
the delay.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is
off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp
system will stay off until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp
system. See ªDaytime Running Lamps (DRL)º later in
this section for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition
is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. To disable the
chime, turn the thumbwheel all the way down. In the
automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the
ignition key is in OFF.
Puddle Lamps
Your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps to help you
see the area near the base of the front doors when it is
dark out. The puddle lamps will illuminate when a door
is opened or when you press the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry transmitter. The lamps will time out or
turn off once the engine is started.
You can program the puddle lamps not to come on if
you choose. See ªSecondary Information Centerº in the
Index for more information.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully
functional daytime running lamps are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will come on when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp knob is in automatic headlamp mode,
the automatic transmission is not in PARK (P),
the light sensor determines it is daytime and
the parking brake is released.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Lamp Override Switch
B. Lamp Controls
C. Air Outlets
D. Storage Compartment
E. Multifunction Lever
F. Instrument Panel Cluster
G. Shift Lever
H. Tow/Haul Switch
I. Audio System
J. Comfort Control System
K. Instrument Panel Fuse BlockL. Hood Release
M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
N. Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
O. Tilt Lever
P. Parking Brake Release
Q. Secondary Information Center (SIC)
R. Rear Window Defogger Switch
S. Compact Disc Changer
T. Ashtray
U. Accessory Power Outlet
V. Glovebox
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3-1
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.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-2 Electronic Climate Control System
3
-8 Air Conditioning
3
-8 Heating
3
-9 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-9 Rear Window Defogger
3
-10 Ventilation System
3
-11 Audio Systems
3
-11 Setting the Clock
3
-11 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player3
-16 Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
3
-18 Compact Disc Changer
3
-21 Theft-Deterrent Feature
3
-23 Audio Steering Wheel Control
3
-24 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-24 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-25 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-26 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-26 Care of Your Compact Disc Changer
3
-26 Fixed Mast Antenna
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REV (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly
through a track selection. Release it to resume playing.
FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance quickly
through a track selection. Release it to resume playing.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to seek to the next
selection on the CD. Press the left arrow to search for
the previous selection on the CD. The sound will mute
while seeking.
P.SCAN: Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. DSC will appear on the
radio display, which will randomly play the tracks on
the current CD. Press P.SCAN again to make the radio
display ALL, which will randomly play all loaded CDs.
Press P.SCAN again to turn off random play, OFF will
appear on the radio display.
CD TAPE: Press this button if you have a CD loaded
into the changer and the radio is turned on, to play a CD.
Press AM FM to return to the radio when a CD is
playing. Press CD TAPE to switch between the tape and
CD changer if all are loaded.Compact Disc Changer Errors
If ERR appears on the display, it could be one of
the following:
You are driving on a very rough road. (The CD
should play when the road gets smoother.)
A CD is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.
It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.)
The CD player is very hot.
Press RECALL to make ERR turn off the display.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, please contact your dealer.
Steering Wheel Controls
VOLUME:Press the up arrow button to increase
volume and the down arrow button to decrease volume.
SELECT:When listening to the radio, press the up or
down arrow button to tune to the next or previous preset
radio station. When listening to a cassette tape, the up or
down arrow button can be used to SEEK forward and
rearward through the tape. Pressing the up or down
arrow button while listening to a CD will cause the
player to go to the next or previous selection.
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3-23 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
PROG: Press this
button to play a station
you have programmed
on the radio preset
buttons on the selected
band. If a cassette tape
is playing, press this
button to play the
other side of the tape.
If a compact disc is playing in the console
-mounted CD
changer, press this button to go to the next available CD.SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio
station and the down arrow to tune to the previous
radio station.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player
will advance forward with the up arrow to the next track
or backward with the down arrow to the previous track.
MUTE: Press this
button to silence the
system. Press it again
to turn on the sound.
VOL: Press the up or down arrow to increase or
decrease volume.
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Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet.
You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in
front of you.
You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here's
what happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one
of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at
both rear wheels.The anti
-lock system can change the brake pressure
faster than any driver could. The computer is
programmed to make the most of available tire and road
conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle
while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti
-lock brakes.
Using Anti
-Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
firmly and let anti
-lock work for you. You may feel the
brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this
is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer
but it will take much more effort.
Speed-Sensitive Steering
This system varies the amount of steering effort
proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier
at lower speeds for maneuvering and parking ease.
As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort
also increases. At highway speeds, the amount of
steering effort is increased.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the ªdriver lost controlº accidents mentioned
on the news happen on curves. Here's why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you'll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle
at which the curve is banked, and your speed.
While you're in a curve, speed is the one factor you
can control.