
In the tape mode, tape direction automatically reverses when the end of
the tape is reached.
In CD mode, FF advances the CD within the current track.
10.MUTE:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to playing media.
RDS:(Radio Data System): Press RDS to access the RDS features.
Ensure that RDS is ON in order to activate the Traffic, Find Program
Type and Show functions. To turn RDS ON, press FM, then press RDS
until RDS OFF appears. Press SEL to toggle ON.
•Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON,
press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if
it is broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in
most U.S. markets.To activate, press RDS until TRAFFIC OFF
appears in the display then use SEL control to toggle function ON.
•FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for
a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. Press RDS until FIND appears in
the display then use SEL control to scroll through the desired music
types. Press SEEK or SCAN to find program type.
•Show TYPE:Allows you to display radio station call sign or format.
To activate, press RDS until SHOW appears in the display, then use
the SEL to select NAME or TYPE.
•Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
mounted clock. Please refer toSetting the clockin theDriver
controlschapter for further information.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
11.AUTOSET:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory buttons; press again to
return to the original preset
stations. If there are less than six strong stations available on the
frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the
last strong station available.
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8.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
9.Menu:Press MENU and SEL to
access RDS on/off, Traffic
announcement mode, Program type
mode, and Shuffle mode.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press
SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is
broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most
U.S. markets.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters and format.
Shuffle:When in CD mode, press to play tracks in a random order.
Press MENU until SHUF appears in the display. Use SEL to select SHUF
DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the
compression feature when COMP OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMP ON is displayed.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
mounted clock. Please refer toSetting the clockin theDriver Controls
chapter for instructions on how to set the clock.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns.
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•Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in the display. Then press
SEL to increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level
will appear in the display.
•Folder/track mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears
in the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are
accessible) MODE.
•Autoset:Press MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SEL to toggle ON/OFF. Allows you to set the strongest local radio
stations without losing your original memory preset stations for
AM/FM1/FM2. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station
stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong
stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
•Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toSetting the clockin the Driver Controls chapter.
13.TUNE/CAT:In radio mode,
press to manually advance up/down
the frequency band. In satellite
radio mode, press CAT for a listing of available music categories.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer installed
satellite kit only available in the continental United States.
For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free
888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at
www.siriusradio.com
14.SEEK:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
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FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Press and hold MENU until RDS XX is shown in the display. Press MENU
until FIND appears in the display. Use SEL to scroll through music types.
Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a station playing the requested music
category.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters or music format.
Press and hold MENU until RDS XX is shown in the display. Press MENU
until SHOW appears in the display. Use SEL to select NAME or TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the
compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.
Occupancy mode:Press MENU until occupancy mode appears in the
display. Press SEL to select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy
mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press SEL to toggle
ON/OFF. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in
preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the
system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in the display. Then press SEL
to increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toSetting the clockin the Driver Controls chapter.
Folder/Track Mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in
the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are
accessible) MODE.
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled
water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the“FULL COLD”level or
within the“COLD FILL RANGE”in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls
below, refer to instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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