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Introduction 4
Congratulations 4
Safety and environment protection 5
Symbol glossary 8
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 17
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette 19
AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) 26
CD changer 38
Climate Controls 43
Electronic automatic temperature control 43
Lights 49
Headlamps 49
Bulb replacement 53
Driver Controls 59
Steering wheel adjustment 60
Power windows 62
Mirrors 63
Message center 77
Locks and Security 88
Keys 88
Locks 88
Anti-theft system 90
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE (CD CHANGER
COMPATIBLE)
ALPINETAUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE (CD
CHANGER COMPATIBLE)
SCAN
VOL
PUSH ON
REW
1
FF
2
SIDE 1.
2
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COMP
5
SHUFF
6
AUTO TUNE
SEEK
SEL
BAL
FADE
MUTE
FM AM
EJ
BASS
TREB
CD TAPERDS
SEEKMUTETUNESCANAUTO
VOL
PUSH ON
BASS
TREBBAL
FADE SEL
CD TAPERDS
EJ
AM FMREW
1
FF
2
SIDE 1-2
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COMP
5
SHUFF
6
DSP
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Seek function for CD changer
²Pressto seek to the previous
track of the current disc. If a
selection has been playing for
three seconds or more and you press
, the CD changer will replay
that selection from the beginning.
²Press
to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After
the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc
will automatically replay.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio,
tape or CD mode (if equipped).
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to activate scan mode and to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band.
Press the SCAN control again to disengage scan mode.
Scan function in tape mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
tape. The tape will scan in a forward direction. At the end of the tape's
first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the
tape.
To stop on a particular selection, press the SCAN control again.
Scan function in CD mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
CD. The CD will scan in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first
track at the end of the CD.
To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio, tape and CD modes (if
equipped).
SEEK
SCAN
FM AM
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If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band,
the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong
station available.
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system's manually set
memory stations, press the control again.
Setting the clock with radio data system (RDS) feature
(if equipped)
This feature applies to vehicles not equipped with a separate, instrument
panel mounted clock. If your vehicle has a separate clock, please refer to
Clockin this chapter.
Press the RDS control until SELECT
HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed.
Use the SEL control to manually set
the time.
²Press
to increase
hours/minutes.
²Press
to decrease
hours/minutes.
Tape/CD select
²To begin tape play (with a tape
loaded into the audio system)
while in the radio or CD mode,
press the TAPE control. Press the
button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast
forward function.
²To begin CD play (if equipped
with CD changer), ensure that
the CDs are loaded. Press the CD
control. The first track of the disc
will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.
RDS
SEL
CD TAPE
CD TAPE
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DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbytnoise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
Press the
control to activate
(and deactivate) Dolbytnoise reduction.
The Dolbytnoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbytand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of DolbytLabratories Licensing
Corporation.
Compression feature
Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.
The effect of the feature varies with the music content.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks on the
current disc in random order. If
equipped with the CD changer, the
shuffle feature continues to the next
disc after all tracks are played.
Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will
continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.
Phone mode
This feature allows you to control
the factory-installed cellular phone
(if equipped) through the radio
controls.
²Press the phone/mute control to enter phone mode. The playing media
will mute.
4
COMP
5
SHUFF
6
MUTE
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²Use the SEL control to select
TYPE (the display shows the
program type), NAME (the
display shows the call letters of
the station) or NONE.
CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your CD changer is located in the trunk.
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
2. Press
to eject the magazine.
3. Pull the lever to remove a CD
tray from the magazine.
SEL
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4. Insert one disc into each CD tray
of the magazine (up to 6 discs).
Ensure that the label side is facing
up.
If you pull too hard on the disc
holder, the disc holder may come
completely out of the magazine. If
this happens, reinsert the disc
holder back into the magazine.
5. Insert each CD tray, with the disc
loaded, all the way into the CD
magazine.
6. Insert the CD magazine into the
changer.
7. Slide the door to the left to close.
Use only compact discs containing
this mark.
The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate.
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Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The
magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used.
The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD CHANGER (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 CHANGER 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 each slot of the CD changer
magazine.
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