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tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta-
tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. T
Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a “preset button” (4) allows
you to select that station in a single operation. Up to
six WB (if equipped), AM, FM1 and FM2 stations eachmay be preset. T How to preset stations
1. Press the “BAND” button (2) to select FM1, FM2,
AM or WB (if equipped) reception.
2. Press the “SCAN” button or tune the radio manually
until the desired station frequency is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 2
seconds to store the frequency. At this time, there will
momentarily be no sound from the radio. If the button
is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the preceding se-
lection will remain in memory.
NOTE y If the connection between the radio and battery
is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the
preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec-
essary to reset the preset buttons.y If a mobile telephone is placed near the radio, it
may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.

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ing, stations are scanned in the direction of low fre-
quencies to high frequencies only.
Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta-
tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta-
tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. T
Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a preset button (6) allows you
to select that station in a single operation. Up to six
AM, FM1, FM2 and WB stations each may be preset. T How to preset stations
1. Press the “FM/AM” selection button to select AM,
FM1 or FM2 reception.
OR
Press the “WB” button (5) to select the weather band.
2. Press the “SCAN” button (8) or tune the radio man-
ually until the desired station frequency is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons (6) for at least 1.5
seconds to store the frequency. The frequency of the
station will flash once on the display at this time. If the
button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the pre-
ceding selection will remain in memory.
NOTE y If the connection between the radio and battery
is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the
preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec-
essary to reset the preset buttons. y
If a mobile telephone is placed near the radio, it
may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives
calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.

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wish to listen. T
Weather band button (WB)
Press the “WB” button (2) to choose weather band.
The display will show WB.
Use the tuning dial to select the station to which you
wish to listen. T Manual tuning
Turn the tuning dial (3) outer tuner to increase or de-
crease the reception frequency in individual steps.
FM band: 0.2 MHz steps
AM band: 10 kHz steps
Weather band: 1 step (1 channel)
T Seek tuning (SEEK)
If the Tuning dial (3) outer tuner is turned for longer
than half of a second, the radio will begin to automati-
cally search for receivable frequencies and will stop at
the first one found. This function may not be available,
however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situ-
ation, perform manual tuning to select the desired sta- tion. T Scan tuning (SCAN)
Press the “SCAN” button (4) to change the radio to the
SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the
radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre-
quency, after which scanning will continue until the en-
tire band has been scanned.
Turn the tuning dial (3) inner tuner again to cancel the
SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency.
Scan tuning may not function properly if the station re-
ception is weakened by distance from the station or
proximity to tall buildings and hills. T
Preset tuning
Press any one of the preset buttons (5) to select the
corresponding, previously-registered radio station.
The LED at the top of that button will turn on. V Manual preset
y Use the tuning dial (3) to select the radio station
which you wish to register. y Choose the preset button (5) to which you wish to
assign that station and press it continuously for a peri-
od of more than 2 seconds. When the radio station has
been successfully registered, the display will flash the
corresponding radio frequency on and off once.
NOTE y Each preset button can be used to store both an
FM station and an AM station. y If the power supply is interrupted by disconnec-
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Interior equipmentInterior light „
Dome light
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The light comes on when
any of the doors (or the rear gate on the wagon) is
opened. The light remains on for several seconds and
gradually goes out after all doors (and the rear gate on
the wagon) are closed.
The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless
entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed information. OFF:
The light stays off.
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes
out to avoid battery discharge. „ Cargo area light (if equipped)
The cargo area light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
OFF: The light stays off.
DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate is
opened.
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is
turned off to avoid battery discharge.
ON
DOOR
OFF
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DOOR
OFF
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Vehicle without moonroof
1) Switches
2) Map lights
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned
off to avoid battery discharge.
Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it
sideways.
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the heating element.
Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it
will overheat.
The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait
a few moments. It will automatically spring up when
ready for use. „
Using as an accessory power outlet
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at
the socket when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet,
take the following precautions.
When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on
the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it.
y Use only in-car use electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC and which con-
sume less than 120W. Overloading the socket
can cause a short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one electrical appliance. y If the plug on your electric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the socket, this can re-
sult in a poor contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly. y Use of an electric appliance in the socket for
a long period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge. y Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical appli-
ance will not interfere with your shifting gears
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(flat tire, out of gas, or engine trouble), just call OnStar.
We will contact your vehicle manufacturer’s roadside
service provider for the help you need to get you quick-
ly back on the road.
*3: There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as long
as the basic limited warranty on your vehicle has not expired. T
Stolen vehicle location
OnStar doesn’t just protect you, it protects your vehi-
cle, too. If your vehicle is ever stolen, just contact On-
Star. We will put you in touch with the authorities and
aid them in locating your vehicle. Ask your insurance
carrier about possible premium discounts. T AccidentAssist
AccidentAssist provides step-by-step guidance about
what to do in case of an accident. Working with leading
insurance companies we have developed a “best
practices” list to assist you through most accident sit-
uations. OnStar AccidentAssist can make the process
of completing a police report and/or insurance claim
less stressful. T Remote door unlock/vehicle alert
If you’ve locked your keys in your vehicle, just call On-
Star at 1-888-466-7827 (888-4ONSTAR) and an Advi-
sor will send a signal to attempt to unlock your door. If
you’re having trouble locating your vehicle, OnStar can flash your lights and sound your horn for you. This
feature is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked
in order to maintain battery charge. T
OnStar MED-NET *4
OnStar MED-NET securely stores your personal med-
ical information (e.g., physician’s name, emergency
contacts, medications, chronic conditions) and in an
emergency, can quickly send it to a medical facility.
This important information can help assist with diagno-
sis and treatment.
*4: Requires activation and additional fee for Safe & Sound
and Directions & Connections subscribers. To enroll or for
more OnStar Med-Net information, call 1-800-320-3991. T Route support
With OnStar Route Support, an Advisor can help you
find your way, no matter how far off course you are.
You can get exact street directions, or guidance to
nearby gas stations, restaurants, hotels or ATMs. T RideAssist
If you need a lift, anytime of the day or night, just call
OnStar. We’ll contact a transportation provider and
send them right to you. T Information and convenience services
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OnStar system limitations
Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber
Services Agreement at www.onstar.com
.
An OnStar Service Subscription Agreement is re-
quired in order to receive OnStar services, including
OnStar Personal Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor.
OnStar services require vehicle electrical system and
wireless service to be available and operating for fea-
tures to function properly. OnStar uses existing emer-
gency service providers as well as wireless and satel-
lite technologies.
In order to provide you with excellent service, calls
with the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded. OnStar Service is: y available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alas-
ka, Hawaii; y available when the vehicle is within the operating
range of a cellular provider;y subject to limitations caused by atmospheric condi-
tions, such as severe weather or topographical condi-
tions, such as mountainous terrain; y subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.
Global positioning locating capabilities will not be
available if satellite signals are obstructed. OnStar will not function if the vehicle’s battery is dis-
charged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative if
the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle
electrical system components are damaged.
OnStar is the communication link between you and ex-
isting governmental emergency and roadside service
providers. OnStar will receive your call and use rea-
sonable effort to contact an appropriate provider. On-
Star cannot promise that the providers will respond in
a timely manner or at all.
If metallic objects, including roof-mounted accessories
or metallic cargo within the accessory, are placed in
the immediate vicinity of the OnStar antenna, the an-
tenna’s performance will be degraded. This may pre-
vent the OnStar system from functioning properly.
Therefore, please use caution when installing roof-top
accessories to make certain that metallic accessories
or metallic objects are not placed in the immediate vi-
cinity of the antenna.