WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the muti-function control lever fully
upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel And Interior Controls......114
mInstrument Cluster.....................115
mInstrument Cluster Description............116
mElectronic Digital Clock.................120
NClock Setting Procedure.................121
mRadio General Information...............121
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................121
NTwo Types Of Signals..................121
NElectrical Disturbances..................121
NAM Reception.......................121
NFM Reception........................121
mSales Code RADÐAM & FM Stereo Radio
With Graphic Equalizer, Cassette Tape Player
With CD Player
.......................122
NRadio Security Code...................122
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......122
NPower Switch, Volume Control............123
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............123
NTuning.............................123
NBalance............................123
NFade..............................123
NTone Control........................123
NAM/FM-Tape/CD/CD-C................123
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NTo Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......123
NOperating Instructions - RDS Mode........124
NTime Button.........................124
NTA (Traffic Announcement) Button.........125
NPTY (Program Type) Button..............125
NAF LOC (Alternative Frequencies And Local
Frequencies) Button....................126
NOperating Instructions - Tape Mode........126
NChanging Tape Direction................127
NSeek Button.........................127
NFast Forward (FF).....................127
NRewind (RW)........................127
NTape EjectD.........................127
NMetal Tape Selection (70s)..............127
NPinch Roller Release...................128
NDolby Noise Reduction.................128NOperation Instructions Ð CD Player........128
NInserting The Compact Disc..............128
NSeek Button.........................128
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................129
NFF/Tune/RW Button...................129
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........129
NCD/CDÐC/Tape Button................129
NTime Button.........................129
mSales Code RBBÐAM/FM Stereo Radio
With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability
...........................130
NOperating Instructions..................130
NPower Button........................130
NElectronic Volume Control...............130
NSeek..............................130
NTune ..............................131
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NTo Set The Push-Button Memory..........131
NBalance............................131
NFade..............................131
NBass And Treble Tone Control............131
NAM/FM Selection.....................132
NMode Button........................132
NCassette Player Features................132
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð
If Equipped.........................133
NRadio Display Messages................134
mSales Code RBKÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD Changer Controls
...135
NRadio Operation......................135
NCD Player Operation...................137
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð
If Equipped.........................138
NRadio Display Messages................140
mSales Code RBT/RBYÐAM Stereo & FM Stereo
Radio With Graphic Equalizer, Cassette Tape
Player And CD Player
..................140
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......140
NPower Switch, Volume Control............140
NSeek (Radio Mode)....................141
NTune ..............................141
NBalance............................141
NFade..............................141
NTone Control........................141
NAM/FM Selection.....................141
NTo Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......141
NTime ..............................142
NOperating Instructions - Tape Mode........142
N(¹D)...............................142
NTape ..............................142
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NSeek..............................142
NFast Forward (FF).....................143
NRewind (RW)........................143
NEJTTape ...........................143
NMetal Tape Selection (70s)..............143
NPinch Roller Release...................143
NDolby Noise Reduction.................143
NOperation Instructions Ð CD Player........144
NInserting The Compact Disc..............144
NSeek..............................144
NEJTCD ............................144
NFF/Tune/RW........................144
NRND (Random Play)...................144
NCD/CD-C..........................145
NTime ..............................145mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped.............145
NSystem Activation.....................145
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................145
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBB And
RBK Radios.........................146
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU,
RAZ, And RBQ Radios.................146
NSelecting a Channel....................146
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......147
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................147
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................147
NPTY Button9Seek9.....................147
NSatellite Antenna......................147
NReception Quality.....................147
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mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance......148
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............149
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones.......149
mClimate Controls......................149
NHeater Only Ð If Equipped..............150NAir Conditioning Ð If Equipped..........151
NOperating Tips.......................154
mRear Window Features Ð Hard Top Only....154
NRear Window Defogger.................154
NRear Window Wiper/Washer.............155
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If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is in
motion, the red BRAKE warning light will ªflashº and a
chime will sound.
The operation of the BRAKE warning light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF
position to the ON position. The light should illuminate
for approximately two seconds. The light should then
turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.
23. Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2 U.S.
Gallons (7.6L) this light will come on and remain
on until fuel is added. The ªLow Fuel Warning
Lightº may turn on and off again, especially during
and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. This
occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank.
24. Fuel Cap Indicator
This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle
where the fuel cap is located.25. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. When
the fuel gauge pointer initially moves to E, for your
safety, approximately 2 U.S. Gallons (7.6L) of fuel remain.
NOTE:When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the
fuel gauge, voltmeter, oil pressure and temperature
gauges may not show accurate readings. When the
engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to ON to
obtain accurate readings.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and
minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position and the time button is pressed.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when
the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is
accurately maintained.
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Clock Setting Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position
and press the time button. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen
or similar object, press either the hour (H) or minute (M)
buttons on the radio.
2. Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set
minutes. The time setting will increase each time you
press a button.
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.
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.
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