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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 22
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 22
AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) 31
CD changer 40
Climate Controls 46
Manual heating and air conditioning 46
Electronic automatic temperature control 48
Lights 53
Headlamps 53
Turn signal control 56
Bulb replacement 57
Driver Controls 63
Windshield wiper/washer control 63
Steering wheel adjustment 64
Power windows 74
Mirrors 75
Speed control 77
Message center 86
Locks and Security 92
Keys 92
Locks 92
Anti-theft system 94
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD
1. Tape eject control
2. CD eject control
3. Bass/treble control
4. Balance/fade control
5. Compression/shuffle control
6. Select control
7. Side direction/Dolby control
8. Rewind/fast forward control
9. RDS or RDS/DSP control
10. Autoset control11. Scan control
12. Seek control
13. Tune control
14. AM/FM/CD control
15. Phone/mute control
16. Power/volume control
17. Tape control
18. CD door
19. Cassette door
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Audio power can also be turned on
by pressing the AM/FM select
control or the TAPE/CD select control.
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Mute mode
Press the MUTE control to mute the
playing media. Press the MUTE
control again to return to the
playing media.
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE (CD CHANGER
COMPATIBLE)
Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lighting
strategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are
illuminated. During the operation of any selected mode, lighting for the
individual function controls will either illuminate or turn off. Those
controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation
selected will be lit, while the controls which have no function for that
mode will be turned off.
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
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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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