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over curbs or parking stop blocks. Always use caution
when traveling up or down sharp inclines as your
bumper may contact the road surface.
2. Maintain specified tire inflation pressures. Replace
tires before they are excessively worn.
3. If you plan to drive in another country, comply with
the vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel.
OPERATION DURING COLD WEATHER
1. Check the battery, including terminals and cables.
During extremely cold weather, the battery capacity will
decrease. Also, the battery power level may drop because
more power is needed for cold starting and operation.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are at their usual
intensity. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.
During cold weather, it is possible that a discharged
battery could freeze.
WARNING!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could seriously injury or kill you.
Always wear protective clothes and a face shield
when doing battery maintenance, or let a skilled
technician do it.
2. Manual transaxles may be more difficult to shift
during cold weather operation. This is normal and shift
effort will become easier as the transaxle reaches a
normal operating temperature.
Maintain low-speed operation at first to allow the trans-
axle oil to be distributed to all lubrication points.
3. Check the engine antifreeze.
If there is a shortage of coolant due to leakage or engine
overheating, add high-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
and water. The recommended ratio is about 50% water
and 50% anti-freeze. This ratio provides adequate corro-
sion, boiling, and freeze protection.
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CONTENTS
mSun visors............................211
NTo adjust the sun visor position...........211
NVanity mirror........................212
mAccessory socket.......................213
mCup holder...........................214
mAccessory boxes.......................215
NGlove compartment....................216
NCenter console with lid..................217
NTrunk net (if so equipped)...............217
mElectronic digital clock...................218
NClock setting procedure.................218
mGeneral information about your radio.......218
NSignal transmission....................219NWeak reception (fading).................219
NReflections...........................219
NCross modulation......................220
NFM stereo reception....................220
NCauses of disturbances..................220
mWhip antenna.........................221
mAM Stereo & FM Stereo Radio With Graphic
Equalizer, Cassette Tape Player And CD Player
(if so equipped)
.......................221
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......221
NPower Switch, Volume Control............222
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............222
NTuning.............................222
NBalance............................222
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NFade..............................222
NGraphic Equalizer.....................222
NAM/FM Selection.....................222
NScan Button.........................222
NTo Set The Radio Pushbutton Memory......223
NGeneral Information...................223
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......223
NTape Player Operation..................223
NSeek Button.........................224
NFast Forward (FF).....................224
NRewind (RW)........................224
NTape Eject...........................224
NScan Button.........................224
NChanging Tape Direction................224
NMetal Tape Selection...................224
NPinch Roller Release...................224NNoise Reduction......................225
NOperation InstructionsÐCD Player.........225
NInserting The Compact Disc..............225
NSeek Button.........................225
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................225
NFF/Tune/RW Button...................225
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........226
NTape /CD Button.....................226
NTime Button.........................226
NScan Button.........................226
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance......226
mAM/FM Stereo Radio With 4 Disc CD Changer
(if so equipped)
.......................227
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......227
NPower Switch, Volume Control............227
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............228
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NTuning.............................228
NBalance............................228
NFade..............................228
NTone Control........................228
NMODE Selection......................228
NPTY (Program Type) Selection.............228
NScan Button.........................228
NTo Set The Pushbutton Memory...........229
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......229
NGeneral Information...................229
NOperating Instructions Ð CD Changer......229
NInserting the Compact Disc..............229
NSeek Button.........................230
NFF /Tune/ RW Button..................230
NRandom Play........................230
NRadio/CD Button.....................230NTime Button.........................230
NScan Button.........................230
NLoading The CD Changer...............230
NPlaying Discs........................231
NRemoving Discs From The CD Changer.....231
mSteering wheel remote control switches (if so
equipped)
...........................231
NHow to adjust the volume...............232
NTo listen to the audio system..............232
NTo listen to the radio...................232
NAutomatic tuning the radio...............232
NTo select the preset memory..............232
NTo listen to a tape.....................233
NTo listen to a CD......................233
NHandling of compact discs...............234
mRadio operation and cellular phones........236
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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.
Clock setting procedure
1. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object,
press either 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RADIO
A vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to the radio,
because the vehicle moves, and reception conditions are
constantly changing. Buildings, terrain, signal distance
and noise from other vehicles are all working against
good reception.
Please read the following information regarding radio
reception, especially those regarding stereo transmission.
H12G0010
FM AM
25 to 40 mile radius
(40 to 64 Km)100 mile radius
(160 Km)
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Signal transmission
FM signals do not follow the earth's surface nor are they
reflected by the upper atmosphere. For this reason, FM
broadcasts cannot be received over long distances.
AM signals follow the earth's surface and are reflected by
the upper atmosphere. For this reason, AM broadcasts
can be received over longer distances.
Weak reception (fading)
Because of the limited range of FM transmissions and the
way FM waves spread, fading usually occurs with FM
reception.
When the broadcast is blocked by mountains or similar
obstructions, reception disturbance may result.
Reflections
The reason why one can hear FM but not AM in parking
garages, under bridges etc., is that FM signals unlike AM
signals, are reflected by solid objects such as buildings,
etc.
Because FM signals are easily reflected by buildings, this
can also cause reception disturbances.
H12G0020
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FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical disturbances
as AM. AM reception is sensitive to electrical distur-
bances such as power lines, lightning and other types of
similar electrical phenomena.
WHIP ANTENNA
To remove the whip antenna, turn it counterclockwise.
CAUTION!
It is recommended to remove the whip antenna
before going into an automatic vehicle wash or
passing under places with a low height clearance.
AM STEREO & FM STEREO RADIO WITH
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER
AND CD PLAYER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
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.
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Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
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
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.
Graphic Equalizer
The graphic equalizer has 3 separate bands. Each is
controlled by a slider control with a detent at the mid
position. Moving a control up or down increases or
decreases amplification of the band.
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.
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