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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
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Temperature selection
To control the temperature, select
the desired temperature by pressing
the temperature controls.
For continuous maximum cooling,
push the temperature control until
16°C (60°F) is shown in the display
window. The system will continue
maximum cooling (disregarding the
displayed temperature) until a
warmer temperature is selected by
pressing the temperature control.
For continuous maximum heating,
push the temperature control until
32°C (90°F) appears in the display
window. The system will continue maximum heating (disregarding the
displayed temperature) until a cooler temperature is selected by pressing
the temperature control.
Temperature conversion
If your vehicle has an English/Metric
(E/M) control to change your
electronic cluster display (if
equipped) and the message center
display (if equipped) from English
to Metric, this control will also
change the temperature display.
Displaying outside temperature
Press Ext Temp/Outside Temp to display the outside temperature. The
outside temperature will be displayed until Ext Temp/Outside Temp has
been pressed again.
If the interior temperature or fan speed are adjusted or a manual
override is selected while the outside temperature is being displayed, the
new temperature, fan speed, or override control will appear in the
display window for four seconds and the outside temperature will return
to the display window.
The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is
moving. Higher readings may be displayed when the vehicle is not
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AUTO
NORM A/CVENTMAX A/C
OUTSIDE TEMP
NORM A/CVENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO
MAX A/C
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moving. Due to locations, the outside temperature readings displayed on
the climate control system may not agree with those from the radio
station broadcasts.
Fan speed (
)
When in automatic operation, fan
speed operates as necessary to
achieve the selected temperature. If
desired, the fan speed can be
controlled manually through the use
of the fan speed control. To return
to automatic fan operation, press
Automatic/AUTO.
Manual override controls
The manual override controls allow
you to determine airflow location
and fan speed. To return to full
automatic control, press
Automatic/AUTO.
•Max A/C - Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
registers. A temperature of 16°C (60°F) will appear in the display
window until Automatic/AUTO, another manual override control, or
the temperature control has been selected. The A/C compressor will
only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 2°C
(36°F). Max A/C is noisier than Norm A/C, but more economic and
efficient. This mode will reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle.
•Norm A/C- Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside
temperature is above approximately 2°C (36°F). Norm A/C is more
quiet than Max A/C, but not as economic and efficient.
•Vent-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.
The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.
•Floor- Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannot
be cooled below the outside temperature.
•Floor & Defrost - Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts, floor ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C
FLR • DEFDEF
HI
LO
AUTOMATICOFF
NORM A/CVENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO
MAX A/C
OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATICOFF
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Storage compartment (if
equipped):Press the OPEN control
to open the storage compartment.
The door will open slightly and can
be moved to full open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
Electronic compass display (if equipped)
Compass:The compass display is contained in the overhead console.
The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and
NW.
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass
accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration
of the compass.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.
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3. Press and hold the MODE control
until VAR appears in the display,
then release. The display should
show the current zone number.
4. Press the MODE control until the
desired zone number appears. The
display will flash and then return to
normal operation. The zone is now
updated.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open
area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:
1. Press and hold the MODE control
until CAL appears in the display
(approximately eight seconds) and
release.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until
CAL indicator turns off in about 2–3 complete circles.
3. The compass is now calibrated.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package. Some of the features in the overhead console
include Compass, Homelink, and Moon Roof controls.
Compass mode
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
1. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
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3. From a blank display press and
release the MODE button once. The
directional heading will be
displayed.
Note:If the compass is
de-calibrated, CAL will be displayed
in the right corner of the display.
Refer to“Calibration mode”in this
section for more details.
4. The overhead console displays the compass heading in one of eight
directions: NORTH, NORTHEAST, EAST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTH,
SOUTHWEST, WEST, and NORTHWEST.
Zone variation mode
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. A correct zone
setting will eliminate compass heading error.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
To set the compass zone:
1. Press and release the MODE
button until the compass directional
heading is displayed.
2. Hold down the MODE button for
5 seconds to enter zone mode. The
display will read PRESS RESET TO
SET ZONE XX where XX is the
current zone.
3. Release the MODE button.
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4. Repeatedly press and release the
RESET button to scroll through the
zones 1–15 until the desired zone is
displayed.
5. Press the MODE button to save
the new zone setting and return to
the compass normal mode.
Note:The compass exits the zone
setting mode and returns to its
previous setting after one minute of
no activity.
Note:If power is interrupted during the zone setting process, the
compass resets to the same zone it was set to before the zone change
process was started.
Calibration mode
To calibrate the compass:
1. Press and release the MODE
button until the compass directional
heading is displayed.
2. Hold down the MODE button for
10 seconds to enter the calibration
mode. The display will read PRESS
RESET TO DECAL.
3. Release the MODE button.
4. Press the RESET button to
de-calibrate the compass. The
display will read CIRCLE SLOWLY
TO CALIBRATE for a few seconds
and then display a direction with
CAL displayed on the right side.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]).
This will take up to three circles to complete calibration.
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6. The correct compass heading will be displayed when the compass is
calibrated.
Note:If the RESET button is not pressed, the compass will exit
calibration mode after three minutes of no activity and the original
calibration data will be restored.
Note:If power is interrupted during the calibration process, the compass
resets to the original calibration data from before the calibration process
started.
HomeLinkmode
Train mode
Note:Do not train the HomeLinkwith the vehicle parked in the garage.
To train a HomeLinkbutton to control a specific device:
1. Select the HomeLinkbutton to
train.
2. Press and continuously hold the
button for 20 seconds. CHANNEL X
TRANSMIT will be displayed (X will
be 1, 2, or 3) during this time.
Note:If more than one button is
pressed, priority will be given to the
lowest numbered channel.
3. After 20 seconds, the display will
read CHANNEL X TRANING to
indicate training has started.
Continue to hold the button.
Note:If the channel being trained
has not been previously trained, the
channel will immediately enter the
training mode (no 20 second delay).
4. Point the original garage door
opener/transmitter at the overhead
console. Hold down the original transmitter’s button so the overhead
console can learn the transmitter’s frequency and data stream.
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