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will appear in the display when the system is ready. Insert the CD.
Autoload:To load up to six CDs into the system: Press and hold LOAD
until a beep is heard. When IN is displayed, insert the desired CD. When
IN is displayed again, insert the next CD. Continue until all six are
loaded (if desired).
15.SEEK—TRACK:In radio
mode, press to find the next (
)
or previous (
) listenable station
on the frequency band.
In CD mode, press to listen the next (
) or previous () track.
16.CD door:Insert CDs label side
up.
17.FM 1/2:Press to enter FM
mode. Press to toggle between FM1
and FM2.
18.AM:Press to enter AM mode.
ACCESSORY DELAY
With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and
audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch
is turn to the OFF position or until any door is opened.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
The dome lamp control has three
positions: ON/DOOR/OFF. With the
control in the ON position, the
dome lamp will remain illuminated.
With the control in the DOOR
position, the dome lamp will
illuminate only when any door is
opened. The lamp will remain
illuminated for 25 seconds after the door is shut, when the door is
opened from the outside of the vehicle. With the control in the OFF
position, the lamp will not illuminate.
The map lamp controls (without
moon roof) are located on the dome
lamp. Press the button on either
side of each map lamp to illuminate
the lamps. Push the button again to
turn off the lamp.
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For models equipped with a moon
roof, the map lamps are located on
the moon roof control panel. Press
the button on either side of each
map lamp to illuminate the lamps.
Push the button again to turn off
the lamp.
This map lamps will illuminate
whenever any door is opened. The
lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds after the door is shut when
the door is opened from the outside of the vehicle.
Cargo and dome lamp
Rear cargo lamp equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
•the doors are closed and the
control is in the ON position.
•the control is in the DOOR
position and any door is open.
When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you
open the doors.
Interior lighting battery saver
The dome and/or cargo lamps will automatically extinguish after 10
minutes when the ignition key is OFF, a door has been left open and the
dome and/or cargo lamp controls are in the DOOR position. Other
interior lamps including the dome and/or cargo lamps when they are in
the ON position will extinguish after 30 minutes and the ignition key is
OFF.
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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.
Note:The window switches will not
illuminate when the window lock
control is in the LOCKED position.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press
again to stop.
Window lock (if equipped)
The window lock feature disables all
the power windows except the
driver’s.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s window press
the right side of the control.
Note:The window switches will not illuminate when the window control
is in the LOCKED position.
Press the left side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and
audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened.
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Cell phone use
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To operate the moon roof:
•The moon roof is equipped with
an automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and
release the rear portion of the
control. To stop motion at any
time during the one-touch
opening, press the control a
second time.
•To close, press and hold the front portion of the control.
To operate the moon roof vent position:
•To open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This will
open the vent.
•To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset
the moon roof positions.
If you open and close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof motor
may overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor cools.
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Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
injure themselves.
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the ON position,
the message center, located on your
instrument cluster, displays
important vehicle information
through a constant monitor of
vehicle systems.You may select
display features on the message
center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The
system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of
system warnings followed by a long indicator chime.
Selectable features
Set
This button is used to select and
reset various functions shown in the
INFO Menu.
Info menu
This control displays the following
control displays:
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance to Empty
•Instantaneous Fuel Economy
•Fuel Available
•Units (English/Metric)
•Language
•System Check
•INFO Display on/off
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LUGGAGE RACK
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
roof rack. The maximum load for
the roof rack is 44 kg (100 lbs),
evenly distributed on the crossbars.
If it is not possible to evenly
distribute the load, position it in the
center or as far forward on the
crossbars as possible.
Do not use the vehicle’s door
handles as tie down loops.
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
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To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack
side rails:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide the cross-bar to the end of
the rail.
3. Use a long, flat object to depress
the tongue in the endcaps on both
sides of the cross-bar.
4. Slide the cross-bar assembly off
the end of the rail.
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