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selector (/)orSEEKto turn off or select rates 1 through
7. Rate 7 compensates the most volume at higher speeds.
Setting the clock:Upon initial battery connect, this function is
displayed first among MENU functions. Once the clock is set, this will be
shown as the last MENU function. Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or
SELECT MINS is displayed. Press the Tune selector (
/) to adjust
the hours/minutes.
4.Aux:Press to access the
Auxiliary mode. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
RADIO will be displayed.
5.Seek up:Press for the next
strong station or CD track. Press
and hold for continuous seek action.
6.Text:In CD mode, press to
display the track name, artist name
and disc name (if available).
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the selected CD.
The first press shows shuffle state.
Repeated presses toggle shuffle on/off.
8.FOLDER:Press to access the
next MP3 folder.
Comp (Compression):In CD
mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
9.FOLDER:Press to access the
previous MP3 folder.
Repeat:Available only in CD mode.
Press to repeat the current CD
track.
10.Fast forward:Press and hold
to manually advance the CD.
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To activate RDS, press and hold MENU until RDS ON or RDS OFF
appears in the display. Press MENU again to continue to FIND and
SHOW functions. Press the Tune Selector (
/)orSEEKto
toggle RDS on/off and to scroll through the FIND and SHOW functions.
Track/Folder mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, CD functions use all tracks on the disc. In Folder Mode, CD
functions use the tracks only within the current folder.
Compression:Available only in CD mode. Compression brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.
Autoset:Sets the strongest radio stations on the radio frequency band
without losing the original manually set preset stations for the current
radio frequency band. With AUTOSET ON, the six strongest stations are
filled in the presets. The tuner will be set to the station stored in preset
1. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last
one in all of the remaining presets. Turning AUTOSET OFF returns the
presets to the original preset stations.
Bass/Treble:Press the Tune Selector (
/)orSEEKto
increase/decrease the Bass or Treble levels.
Balance:Press the Tune Selector (
/)orSEEKto adjust
the audio between the left and right speakers.
Fade:Press the Tune Selector (
/)orSEEKto adjust the
audio between the front and rear speakers.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically adjusts according
to vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press the Tune
selector (
/)orSEEKto turn off or select rates 1 through
7. Rate 7 compensates the most volume at higher speeds.
Setting the clock:Upon initial battery connect, this function is
displayed first among MENU functions. Once the clock is set, this will be
shown as the last MENU function. Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or
SELECT MINS is displayed. Press the Tune selector (
/) to adjust
the hours/minutes.
4.Aux:Press to access the
Auxiliary mode. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a 7mm Allen
wrench, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The high intensity area should touch
the horizontal reference line.
Note:HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTIBLE.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps
The dome lamp is equipped with a
control switch that will illuminate
when:
•the doors are closed and the
switch is in the on position.
•the switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open.
When the dome lamp switch is in the off position, it will not illuminate
when you open the doors.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the cover panel at the
front of the engine compartment.
3. Remove the bulb cap by turning it
counterclockwise (inboard).
4. Pull the bulb straight out from
the bulb holder.
Install in reverse order.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the cover panel at the
front of the engine compartment.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise (inboard).
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing turn signal lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Reach under the bumper cover
and remove the bulb socket from
the turn signal lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the turn signal lamp bulb.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (3dr & 5dr)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and then
open the hatchback.
2. From inside the luggage
compartment remove the wing nut
of the rear light assembly cover.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver
remove the screw. The lamp is still
retained by a spring loaded clip.
Remove by gently pulling out the
light housing.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise as far as possible and pull it
out.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and then
open the trunk.
2. From inside the luggage
compartment remove the three wing
nuts of the light housing.
3. Gently pull the light housing to
the outside.
4. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull it out.
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5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and then
open the hatchback.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the
fixings and trim from the body.
3. Remove the socket from the lamp
assembly
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
bulb socket from the foglamp by
turning counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing side marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Reach under the front fender,
grasp the bulb socket and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
Sedan
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
luggage compartment.
2. Using a screwdriver remove the
trim from the trunk lid.
3. Pull the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
Heated mirrors (if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.
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