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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage
your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different
colors or in different words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and
labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols,
used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text
describing the operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator reference the following
topics in the Index:
ªInstrument Panelº
ªComfort Controlsº
ªAudio Systemsº
Also see ªWarning Lights and Gagesº in the Index.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Vents
B. Instrument Panel Cluster
C. Column Shift Lever (If Equipped)
D. Air Brake Control(s) (If Equipped)
E. Auxiliary Gages (If Equipped)
F. Exterior Lamp Control
G. Turn Signal Multifunction Lever
H. Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonI. Auxiliary Switches (If Equipped)
J. Audio System or Storage Area
K. Auxiliary Warning Lights
L. Comfort Controls
M. Instrument Panel Switchbank
N. Air Bag Off Switch (If Equipped)
P. Accessory Power Outlets
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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
-3 Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
(If Equipped)
3
-4 Air Conditioning (If Equipped)
3
-4 Heating
3
-5 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-5 Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
3
-6 Rear Heater (If Equipped)
3
-6 Ventilation System
3
-7 Audio Systems
3
-7 Setting the Time
3
-8AM-FM Radio3
-11 AM-FM Radio with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
3
-17 AM-FM Radio with Compact Disc Player
(If Equipped)
3
-21 Theft-Deterrent Feature
3
-21 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-22 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-23 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-24 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-24 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-24 Fixed Mast Antenna
3
-24 Chime Level Adjustment
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Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
fan to high for a few moments before driving off.
This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all of its controls to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Time
Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds.
Then press the HR (down) arrow until the correct hour
appears on the display. Press and hold the MIN (up)
arrow until the correct minute appears on the display.
The time may be set with the ignition on or off.
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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 AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. 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.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO: To adjust bass and treble, press and release
AUDIO repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears on the
display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to
increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you
may want to decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BAS or TRE. Then press and hold AUDIO for more
than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a zero or
T and a zero will appear on the display.
To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to
the middle position, end out of audio by waiting for the
display to change to the time display. Then press and
hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a
beep. CEN will appear on the display.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and
the left speakers, press and release AUDIO until BAL
appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or
the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or
the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press and release AUDIO until FAD appears
on the display. Then press and hold the up or the
down arrow to move the sound toward the front or
the rear speakers.
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select
BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more
than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or
F and a zero will appear on the display.To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to
the middle position, end out of audio by waiting for the
display to change to the time display. Then press and
hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a
beep. CEN will appear on the display.
Fade may not be available if you have a regular
cab model.
Radio Messages
CAL (Calibrated): Your audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL
appears on the display it means that your radio has not
been configured properly for your vehicle and must be
returned to the dealership for service.
LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the
Theftlock
system has locked up. Your vehicle must be
returned to the dealership for service.
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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 AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. 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.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO: To adjust bass and treble, press and release
AUDIO until BAS or TRE appears on the display. Then
press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or
to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want
to decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BAS or TRE. Then press and hold AUDIO for more
than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a zero or
T and a zero will appear on the display.
To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to
the middle position, end out of audio by waiting for the
display to change to the clock display. Then press and
hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a
beep. CEN will appear on the display.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and
the left speakers, press and release AUDIO until BAL
appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or
the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or
the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press and release AUDIO until FAD appears
on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down
arrow to move the sound toward the front or the
rear speakers.
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select
BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more
than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or
F and a zero will appear on the display.To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to
the middle position, end out of audio by waiting for the
display to change to the time display. Then press and
hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a
beep. CEN will appear on the display.
Fade may not be available if you have a regular
cab model.
Radio Messages
CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL
appears on the display it means that your radio has not
been configured properly for your vehicle and must be
returned to the dealership for service.
LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the
Theftlock
system has locked up. Your vehicle must be
returned to the dealership for service.