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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel And Interior Controls.......165
Instrument Cluster......................166
▫2.4L/3.7L Engines.....................166
▫2.8L Diesel Engines....................167
Instrument Cluster Description.............168
Electronic Digital Clock..................176
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................176
Radio General Information................177
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................177▫Two Types Of Signals..................177
▫Electrical Disturbances..................177
▫AM Reception.......................177
▫FM Reception........................177
Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls.............................178
▫Operating Instructions — Radio...........178
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............178
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............1784
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▫Tuning.............................179
▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............179
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............179
▫Balance............................181
▫Fade..............................181
▫Tone Control........................181
▫AM/FM Selection.....................181
▫Scan Button.........................181
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......182
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......182
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......182
▫Seek Button.........................182
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................183▫Rewind (RW)........................183
▫Tape Eject...........................183
▫Scan Button.........................183
▫Changing Tape Direction................183
▫Metal Tape Selection...................183
▫Pinch Roller Release...................184
▫Noise Reduction......................184
▫Operating Instructions — CD Player........184
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............184
▫Seek Button.........................185
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................185
▫FF/Tune/RW........................186
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........186
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off. If the light remains lit with the engine running your
vehicle will usually be drivable, however, see your dealer
for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing
when the engine is running, immediate service is re-
quired and you may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing. The light will come on when the ignition
is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check.
If the light does not come on during starting, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
30. Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when the ignition
switch is first turned to the ON position. Wait
until the light turns off before starting the
vehicle. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in Sec-
tion 5 of this manual. (See page 220 for more
information.)ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and
minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position and the time button is pressed.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when
the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is
accurately maintained.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position
and press the time button. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen
or similar object, press either the hour (H) or minute (M)
buttons on the radio.
2. Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set
minutes. The time setting will increase each time you
press a button.
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remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER
AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower left
side of your radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions — Radio
NOTE:Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
operate the radio.
Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The
volume will be displayed and continuously updated
while the button is pressed.
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. Holding
the button will by pass stations until you release the
button.
RAZ Radio
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To Set The Radio Push-button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the
push-button you wish to lock onto this station and press
and release that button. If a station 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 FM
stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the
stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push-
button twice.
To Change From Clock To Radio Mode
Press the Time button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
Operating Instructions — Tape Player
Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the
right and the mechanical action of the player will gently
pull the cassette into the play position.
NOTE:When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,
the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm
up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may
be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and
demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year.
Seek Button
Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the
tape and down to return to the beginning of the current
selection.
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SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER
CONTROLS
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower left
side of your radio faceplate.
Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
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.
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 or the bottom to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding the button in will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.
RBK Radio
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CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed
when the operating temperature is corrected or another
MODE is selected.
An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is
unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons:
•Excessive vibration
•Disc inserted upside down
•Damaged disc
•Water condensation on optics
SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower left
side of your radio faceplate.
Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control
Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn
the volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
RBQ Radio
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The controls for the heating, air conditioning, and venti-
lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary
knobs, and a push-button. These comfort controls can be
set to obtain desired interior conditions.
Blower Control
The rotary knob on the left controls the blower and can be
set in one of four positions from Low to High.
Temperature Control
The degree of comfort can be selected by rotating the
temperature control knob on the right. The coldest tem-
perature setting is fully counterclockwise and the warm-
est setting fully clockwise. The knob can be positioned at
any detent.
Mode Selection
The mode selector (the center rotary knob and the
push-button above it) can be set in any of the following
positions:
Press this button to turn on and off the air condi-
tioning. Conditioned outside air is then directed
through the outlets selected on the mode control
dial. The button includes an LED that illuminates when
pressed.
Manual Climate Control
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