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(Defog): This setting directs air to the windshield
and through the floor ducts. This mode is particularly
useful during cold or inclement weather because of your
vehicle's larger windshield area.
(Defrost): This setting directs most of the air to the
windshield and side window vents.
Mode Buttons
(Recirculation): Press this button (the light will
glow) to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle and to
limit the amount of outside air and/or odors entering
the vehicle.
Press this button again (the light will go off) to send
outside air into your vehicle. Using this setting while
trying to defrost or defog the windows will help clear
the vents of moisture. When the defog, defrost or lower
setting is selected, the system will automatically go to
outside air mode.
Operating the Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
(HVAC) system in the recirculation mode may cause
fogging of the vehicle's windows when the weather
is cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the HVAC
system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. To avoid refogging of the windows,
operate the HVAC system in the outside air mode.Air Conditioning
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. For all settings,
adjust the temperature knob and fan speed as desired.
To get maximum cooling or a quick cool
-down on
very hot days, press the A/C and recirculation buttons
(the lights will glow) and turn the temperature knob
counterclockwise (toward the blue area). Then, adjust
the mode knob to direct the air to the desired location.
This setting should not be used for long periods of time
because the air may become too cold and dry.
Push the A/C button again (the light will go off) to turn
off the air conditioning.
When the air conditioner compressor 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 it maintains the
desired cooling level.
The air conditioner removes moisture from the air, so
you may sometimes notice water dripping from under
your vehicle's engine compartment when it is idling or
after it has been turned off. This is normal.
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Mode Buttons
VENT: This button turns the air conditioning
compressor on and off and changes the mode to
upper. The words A/C OFF are shown in the display.
Recirculation is not permitted when the compressor
is off. The system will try to control the temperature
automatically, but without the compressor.
(Recirculation): Press this button
(the recirculation symbol in the display will be lit) to
recirculate the air inside of your vehicle and to limit the
amount of outside air and/or odors entering the vehicle.
Press this button again (the recirculation symbol will
go off) to send outside air into your vehicle. Using this
setting while trying to defrost or defog the windows will
help clear the vents of moisture. When the defog, defrost
or lower setting is selected, the system will
automatically go to outside air mode.
Operating the Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
(HVAC) system in the recirculation mode may cause
fogging of the vehicle's windows when the weather
is cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the HVAC
system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. To avoid refogging of the windows,
operate the HVAC system in the outside air mode.Air Conditioning
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. For all settings,
adjust the temperature knob and fan speed as desired.
To get maximum cooling or a quick cool
-down on very
hot days, press the recirculation button (the recirculation
symbol in the display will be lit) and turn the
temperature knob to the desired interior temperature.
Then, select the mode to direct the air to the desired
location. This setting should not be used for long
periods of time because the air may become too cold
and dry.
Push the recirculation button again (the recirculation
symbol will go off) to turn off recirculation.
When the air conditioner compressor 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 it maintains the
desired cooling level.
The air conditioner removes moisture from the air, so
you may sometimes notice water dripping from under
your vehicle's engine compartment when it is idling or
after it has been turned off. This is normal.
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DISP (Display): Press this button to display the station
being played or to display the clock. The clock can be
displayed with the ignition on or off.
Finding a Station
AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn this knob clockwise to tune in to the next
station. Turn it counterclockwise to tune into the
previous station.
SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to go to the
next or previous station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking. The radio will seek to stations with
a strong signal only.
To scan stations, press one of the SEEK arrows for two
seconds and SCAN will appear on the display. The radio
will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on
to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again
to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning.
The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only.
To scan preset stations, press one of the SEEK arrows
for four seconds and PSCAN will appear on the display.The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds,
then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK
arrows again to stop scanning your preset stations.
The sound will mute while scanning. The radio will
seek to stations with a strong signal only.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the equalization. It will be stored
with the preset station.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons.
When you hear the radio produce one beep, release
the pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered
pushbutton, the station you set will return.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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AM FM (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with
the same program type. Press and hold AM FM for
two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will
appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger
stations. Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds
to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on
the display. The radio will not switch to other stations.
When you turn the ignition off and then on again,
the alternate frequency feature will automatically be
turned on.
Setting PTY Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite Program Types (PTYs). These pushbuttons
have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs
(six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Press P
-TYP, if it is not already on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2.
3. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that
numbered pushbutton, the PTY you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.RDS Messages
ALERT!: This type of announcement warns of national
or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. ALERT! appears on the display
when an alert announcement plays. When an alert
announcement comes on the tuned radio station, you
will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette
tape is playing. If the cassette tape is playing, play will
stop for the announcement and resume when the
announcement is finished.
INFO (Information): If the current station has a
message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this
button to see the message. If the whole message does
not appear on the display, parts of the message will
appear every three seconds until the message is
completed. To see the parts of the message faster than
every three seconds, press this button again. A new
group of words will appear on the display. Once the
complete message has been displayed, INFO will
disappear from the display until another new message
is received.
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Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the equalization. It will be stored
with the preset station.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons.
When you hear the radio produce one beep, release
the pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered
pushbutton, the station you set will return.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO: Push and release AUDIO until BASS appears
on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob clockwise to
increase bass. BASS and a positive number will appear
on the display. Turn the AUDIO knob counterclockwise
to decrease bass. BASS and a negative number will
appear on the display. BASS and a zero will appear onthe display when the bass level is set to the middle
position. Stop turning the knob when you find the bass
level you want or when the maximum or minimum level
is reached.
Push and release AUDIO until MID appears on the
display. Then turn the AUDIO knob clockwise to
increase treble. MID and a positive number will appear
on the display. Turn the AUDIO knob counterclockwise
to decrease treble. MID and a negative number will
appear on the display. MID and a zero will appear on the
display when the treble level is set to the middle
position. Stop turning the knob when you find the treble
level you want or when the maximum or minimum level
is reached.
Push and release AUDIO until TREBLE appears on the
display. Then turn the AUDIO knob clockwise to
increase treble. TREBLE and a positive number will
appear on the display. Turn the AUDIO knob
counterclockwise to decrease treble. TREBLE and a
negative number will appear on the display. TREBLE
and a zero will appear on the display when the treble
level is set to the middle position. Stop turning the knob
when you find the treble level you want or when the
maximum or minimum level is reached. If a station is
weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
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Finding a PTY Station
P
-TYP (Program): This button is used to turn on and
off Program Type (PTY) select. The P
-TYPE symbol
will appear on the display and the SELECT LED
indicator next to the P
-TYP button will light. The last
selected PTY will appear on the display for five
seconds. Turn the AUDIO knob to select the PTY you
want to listen to. Press the SEEK arrows to find radio
stations of the PTY you want to listen to. The last PTY
selected will be used for seek. If a station with the
selected PTY is not found, NOT FOUND will appear on
the display. If both P
-TYP and TRAF are on, the radio
will search for stations with traffic announcements and
the selected PTY.
To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold this
button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to
interrupt. An asterisk will appear next to the PTY name,
example CLASSICAL*. When you are listening to a
CD, the last selected RDS FM station will interrupt play
if that selected PTY format is broadcast.AM FM (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the
same program type. Press and hold AM FM for
two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will
appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger
stations. Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds
to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on
the display. The radio will not switch to other stations.
When you turn the ignition off and then on again,
the alternate frequency feature will automatically be
turned on.
Setting PTY Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite Program Types (PTYs). These pushbuttons
have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs
(six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Press P
-TYP, if it is not already on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2.
3. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that
numbered pushbutton, the PTY you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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SCAN: Press and hold either SCAN arrow for
two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you
hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few
seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either
SCAN arrow again to stop scanning. If you press SCAN
for more than four seconds, the radio will change to
preset scan mode. The sound will mute while scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN
arrow for more than four seconds, PRESET SCAN will
appear on the display. You will hear a double beep and
the P will blink with the preset number. The radio will
go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play
for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets.
The sound will mute while scanning.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization that best
suits the type of station selected.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that
numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return
and the equalization that you selected will also be
automatically selected for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO: To adjust the bass, push the AUDIO knob until
BASS appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase
or decrease bass. When you use this knob, the radio's
tone setting will switch to custom.
To adjust the midrange, push the AUDIO knob until
MID appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase
or decrease midrange. When you use this knob, the
radio's tone setting will switch to custom.
To adjust the treble, push the AUDIO knob until TREB
appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease treble. When you use this knob, the radio's
tone setting will switch to custom. If a station is weak or
noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
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AM FM (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the
same program type. Press and hold AM FM for
two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON
will appear on the display. The radio may switch to
stronger stations. Press and hold AM FM again for
two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF
will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to
other stations. When you turn the ignition off and then
on again, the alternate frequency feature will
automatically be turned on.
Setting PTY Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets.
You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by
performing the following steps:
1. Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2.
2. Press P
-TYPE, if it is not already on.
3. Turn the P
-TYPE knob to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that
numbered pushbutton, the PTY you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.RDS Messages
ALERT!: This type of announcement warns of national
or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. ALERT! appears on the display
when an alert announcement plays. When an alert
announcement comes on the tuned radio station, you
will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a compact
disc is playing. If the compact disc player is playing,
play will stop for the announcement and resume when
the announcement is finished.
INFO (Information): If the current station has a
message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this
button to see the message. If the whole message does
not appear on the display, parts of the message will
appear every three seconds until the message is
completed. To see the parts of the message faster than
every three seconds, press this button again. A new
group of words will appear on the display. Once the
complete message has been displayed, INFO will
disappear from the display until another new message
is received.