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•Optional instrument cluster
Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”). If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let the
engine cool, refer toWhat you
should know about fail-safe
coolingin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Refer toElectronic Message Center
in theDriver Controlschapter on
how to switch the display from
Metric to English.
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Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
•Standard instrument cluster
To reset, depress the control.
•Optional instrument cluster
Refer toElectronic Message Center
in theDriver Controlschapter for
Trip A and Trip B features.
Battery voltage gauge (if
equipped):Indicates the battery
voltage when the ignition is in the
ON position. If the pointer moves
and stays outside the normal
operating range (as indicated by
arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
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200
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Engine oil pressure gauge (if
equipped):Indicates engine oil
pressure. The needle should stay in
the normal operating range
(between “L” and “H”). If the needle
falls below the normal range, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if
needed. If the oil level is correct,
have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified
technician.
Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
A minimum of four gallons must be
added or removed from the fuel
tank in order for the gauge to
instantaneously update. If less than
four gallons is added, the gauge will
take between five and ten minutes
to update.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side
up. With the ignition on, the radio
will begin play when a CD is
inserted. If the ignition is off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do not
force a disc into the system as damage could result.
2.SEEK:Press to access the next
(
) or previous () radio
station or CD track. Press and hold
to advance/reverse in the current CD track.
3.TUNE:Press to manually go up
(
) or down () the radio
frequency.
4.MUTE:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media or turn the volume
control to adjust the volume.
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5.Eject:Press to eject the CD. If
the disc is not removed within the
allotted time, the system will
automatically reload the CD and begin play.Note:The eject function will
work when the ignition is turned off.
6.BASS:Press BASS; then
press
SELto
decrease/increase the level of bass
output.
TREB (Treble):Press TREB; then
press
SELto
decrease/increase the level of treble
output.
7.BAL (Balance):Press BAL; then
press
SELto shift sound to
the left/right speakers.
FADE:Press FADE; then press
SELto shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
8.SEL:Use with Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fade and other menu
functions.
9.MENU:Press MENU to access
the following functions:
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
SELto enable the
compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press SEL
again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed. When
activated, the compression icon will appear in the display.
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
SELto
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.
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When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display when
any of the preset controls are pressed.
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 to access and use
SELto adjust the volume setting.
The level will appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Press
SELto manually decrease/increase the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition turned off,
you may press the volume control to
momentarily view the clock.
12.CD:Press to enter CD mode if a CD is already present in the system.
In radio mode, the CD icon will appear in the display if a CD is loaded
into the system.
13.AM:Press to select the AM
frequency.
14.FM:Press to select the FM
frequency. Press repeatedly to
toggle between FM1 and FM2.
15.SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play
all tracks on the current CD in
random order. Press again to stop.
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16.SCAN:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO
SINGLE CD/CASSETTE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side
up. With the ignition on, the radio
will begin to play a CD once
inserted. With the ignition off, the CD control must be pressed before
inserting the disc. Failure may result in damage to the CD and/or audio
system.
2.CD eject:Press to eject a CD. If
the disc is not removed within the
alloted time, the system will
automatically reload the CD and begin play.Note:The eject function will
work when the ignition is turned off.
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3.BASS:Press BASS; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of bass
output.
TREB (Treble):Press TREB; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of treble
output.
4.BAL (Balance):Press BAL; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
FADE:Press FADE; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
5.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media or turn the
volume control to adjust the volume.
6.SEL/TEXT:Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.
TEXT:TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
Audiophile radio may be 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 available only in the continental United States.
7.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS on/off. Press
SEL-TEXTto toggle RDS on/off.
Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show Type/Name
mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next
RDS 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
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