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AM/FM STEREO
1.Seek:Press
/to find the
next strong station down/up the
frequencyband.
2.Tune:Press
/to manually
change radio frequencydown/up.
3.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequencyband in radio mode.
4.Memory preset buttons:To set
a station: Select frequencyband
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
5.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
1234AM/FM
SEEKTONE
CLK
TUNE
TONE VOL
12 FMSTDX
VOL
PUSH
ON
5
3
67
4
12
AM/FM
1234
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10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequencyband
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns. In CD mode, press to move between CDs.
This radio is equipped with six station memorypreset controls which
allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1
and six in FM2).
11.CD:Press to select CD mode.
Seamless play:In CD mode, the
transition between the end of one
CD and the beginning of another will not contain delaytime unless SEEK
or a preset control is pressed.
12.AM/FM:Press to select a
frequencyband in radio mode.
Autostore:Allows you to set the
strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set
preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarilyhold AM/FM.
AUTOSTORE will flash on the display. When the six strongest stations
are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are
less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the
remaining presets. Press again to disengage.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
14.Load:Press to load a CD. Press
and hold to load up to six discs.
15.Shuffle:Press to playtracks in
random order. Press SHUF to cycle
through SHUF DISC, SHUF TRAC or
SHUF OFF.
16.Scan:Press to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows keyremoval. For
vehicle equipped with a manual
transmission, you must depress the
ignition release lever to release the
key.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the
steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift
lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal
being depressed.
In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake
pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the
parking brake.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the keyas soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled bythe powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the accelerator before
or during starting. Onlyuse the accelerator when you have difficulty
starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the enginein this chapter.
3
1
2
5
4
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When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injuryand/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the batterywith a batterycarrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the batteryto protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediatelywith water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Batteryposts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
For information on transmission operation after the batteryhas been
disconnected see “Shift strategy” in the driving section.
Because your vehicle’s engine is also electronicallycontrolled bya
computer, some control conditions are maintained bypower from the
battery. When the batteryis disconnected or a new batteryis installed,
the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategyfor optimum
driveabilityand performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral
position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle mayneed to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the batteryhas been disconnected or a new batteryhas been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the batteryis
reconnected.
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