UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................83
mInstrument Cluster Standard...............84
mInstrument Cluster Premium...............85
mInstrument Cluster ± GTC Model...........86
mInstrument Cluster Description.............87
mCompass, Temperature, And Trip Computer
Display Ð If Equipped
...................92
NControl Buttons.......................92
NTrip Conditions........................93
NCompass Temperature Display.............94
mCigar Lighter/Ashtray...................96
mElectronic Digital Clock..................96NTo Set The Clock.......................96
mRadio General Information................96
NRadio Broadcast Signals..................96
NTwo Types Of Signals...................97
NElectrical Disturbances...................97
NAM Reception........................97
NFM Reception.........................97
mSales Code RAZÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD
Changer Controls Ð If Equipped
...........97
NOperating Instructions Ð Radio............97
NPower Switch, Volume Control.............97
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NSeek Button (Radio Mode)................98
NTuning..............................98
NPTY (Program Type) Button...............98
NBalance.............................99
NFade...............................99
NTone Control.........................99
NAM/FM Selection.....................100
NScan Button.........................100
NTo Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......100
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......100
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......100
NSeek Button.........................101
NFast Forward (FF).....................101
NRewind (RW)........................101
NTape Eject...........................101
NScan Button.........................101NChanging Tape Direction................101
NMetal Tape Selection...................101
NPinch Roller Release...................101
NNoise Reduction......................102
NOperating Instructions Ð CD Player........102
NInserting The Compact Disc..............102
NSeek Button.........................103
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................103
NFF/Tune/RW........................103
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........103
NMode..............................103
NTape CD Button......................104
NTime Button.........................104
NScan Button.........................104
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................104
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Outside Temperature
If the outside temperature is more than 131ÉF (55ÉC), the
display will show 131ÉF. When the outside temperature is
less than240ÉF (240ÉC), the display will show240ÉF/C.
CIGAR LIGHTER/ASHTRAY
For a nominal charge your dealer can provide a ªsmok-
er'sº package. This package consists of a cigar lighter and
an ashtray that utilizes one of the cup holders.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout indicates the time in hours
and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position. Whenever the radio is turned on, it first
comes up on either tape, cd or radio, whichever was
previously on, and will revert back to Time/Clock after a
few seconds. If Time/Clock was not previously selected,
the display will revert back to whichever was previously
on after a few seconds, whether it was tape, cd or radio.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, pressing
the Time button will cause the radio to display time for
several seconds, then turn off.
To Set The Clock:
1. Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour
(H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting
will increase each time you press the button.
2. Press any other button to exit from the clock setting
mode. Or, it will exit the mode automatically if left alone
for 5 or 6 seconds.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these ªap-
parentº malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
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Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
SALES CODE RAZÐAM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER
AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Ð IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions Ð Radio
NOTE:
Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
operate the radio.
Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The
volume will be displayed and continuously updated
while the button is pressed.
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AM/FM Selection
Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The
operating mode will be displayed next to the station
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received.
Scan Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5
seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the
next.
Pressing the AM/FM button continues the search in the
alternate frequency band.
To stop the search, press SCAN a second time.
To Set The Radio Push-button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit
to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will
show in the display window. Select the push-button you
wish to lock onto this station and press and release that
button. If a station is not selected within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play
but will not be locked into push-button memory.
You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM
stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the
stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push-
button twice.
To Change From Clock To Radio Mode
Press the Time button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
Operating Instructions Ð Tape Player
Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the
right and the mechanical action of the player will gently
pull the cassette into the play position.
NOTE:When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,
the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm
up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may
be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and
demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year.
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Location.........................181,200
Belts, Drive........................... 198
Belts, Engine.......................... 200
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 203
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 50
B-Pillar Location....................... 149
Brake, Parking......................... 141
Brake System.......................142,211
Anti-Lock........................... 142
Fluid Check......................... 212
Hoses.............................. 211
Master Cylinder...................... 212
Warning Light........................ 91
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........135,137
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 42
Bulb Replacement...................... 226
Bulbs, Light........................... 225
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 232
Capacities, Fluid....................... 232
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 166
Car Washes........................... 217
Carpeting............................. 218Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 120
Cassette Tape Player...............97,105,108
Catalytic Converter..................... 199
CD Changer..................104,109,114,116
CD Player....................102,111,113,119
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 230
Central Locking......................... 13
Chains, Tire........................... 159
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 176
Charging System Light................... 88
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 146
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 42
Child Restraint.....................34,36,40
Cigar Lighter........................... 96
Circuit Breakers........................ 223
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 220
Headlights.......................... 219
Instrument Panel..................... 220
Climate Control........................ 122
Clock................................. 96
Compact Disc Changer................... 116
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 121
INDEX 261
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 233
Reformulated Gasoline................... 162
Refrigerant............................ 202
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 15
Remote Trunk Release.................... 20
Replacement Tires...................... 157
Reporting Safety Defects................. 255
Restraints, Child........................ 34
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rotation, Tires......................... 159
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 43
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 255
Safety Information, Tire.................. 145
Safety Tips............................. 42
Schedule, Maintenance................... 236
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 220
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 27
Seat Belts.........................22,23,40
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Child Restraint........................ 40Extender............................ 28
Inspection........................... 43
Reminder............................ 91
Seats................................. 58
Adjustment.......................... 58
Cleaning............................ 218
Head Restraints....................... 62
Lumbar Support....................... 59
Power.............................. 60
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm......................... 19
Sentry Key...........................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................. 88
Service Manuals........................ 255
Setting the Clock........................ 96
Side Window Demisters.................. 125
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 184
Snow Tires............................ 159
Spark Plugs........................... 198
Speed Control........................70,87
Speedometer........................... 88
268 INDEX