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 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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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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Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control to the right to increase the volume.
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
Press and release the Seek button to search for the next
station in either the MW/LW or FM mode. Press the top
of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down.
The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button in will by-
pass stations without stopping until you release it.
Tuning
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button,
the radio will continue to tune until you release the
button. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pressed.
Balance
The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-
ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the
balance and push the button back in.
Fade
The Fade control provides for balance between the front
and rear speakers. Push in the button and it will pop out.
Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
Tone Control
Slide the Bass and/or Treble controls up or down to
adjust the sound for the desired tone.
AM/FM-TAPE/CD/CD-C
Press the top of this button to switch between MW, FM,
and LW. Press the bottom of this button to switch
between Tape, CD, and optional CD changer control
operation.
To Set The Radio Push-button Memory
You can store a total of 10 FM, 5 MW and 5 LW stations
into memory.
When you are receiving a FM station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
SET 1 will appear in the radio display window. Select the
push button you wish to lock on this station and press
and release that button. If a button is not selected within
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SALES CODE RBBÐAM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD
CHANGER CAPABILITY
Operating Instructions
NOTE:
Power to operate the radio is supplied through
the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position
to operate the radio.
NOTE:When first learning the control functions, the
user should set the controls as shown in the following
list.
Tone Controls¼As illustrated.
Speaker Control¼Centered.Power Button
The volume control/power button pops out when
pressed, this turns the sound system ON in the mode last
used. Pushing the button back in turns the sound system
OFF.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to
the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
For your convenience, the volume can be turned down,
but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition
is ON.
Seek
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
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make another selection. Holding the button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.
Tune
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If the button is pushed and held,
the radio will continue to tune until the button is
released. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pushed.
To Set The Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Select the ª1±5º button you wish to lock onto this station
and press and release that button. If a button 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 FMstations to be locked into push-button memory. The
stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the push-button twice.
Every time a preset button is used a corresponding
button number will be displayed.
Balance
The balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-
ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust
the balance and push the button back in.
Fade
The fade control provides for balance between the front
and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will
pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
Bass and Treble Tone Control
The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass
band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right.
Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at
the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in-
creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid
position provides a balanced output.
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Time Button
Press the time button to toggle between station frequency
and time of day.
Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will
change the side of the tape being played.
NR (Noise Reduction)
Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is
playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*.
When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the
display. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn
ON.
* ªDolbyº noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories Licensing Corporation.
CD Changer Control Capability Ð If Equipped
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
this CD changer.
Mode Button
To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until
CD information appears on the display.
Push-Button
While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1
push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a
disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently
being played.
Seek Button
Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the
same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display.
Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and
hold the RW button for fast reverse.
The audio output can be heard when fast forward and
fast reverse are activated.
Random Play (RND)
Press the Random button to play the tracks on the
selected disc in random order for an interesting change of
pace.
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