14.Seek:Press to access the
previous strong station or track.
15.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
16.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
18.LOAD:Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a memory preset
to load to a specific slot. Press and
hold to autoload up to six CDs.
19.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
Press and hold to auto eject all CDs
present in the system. If there is no
CD present, the display will read NO CD.
20.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
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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3. Locate the white plastic cover at
the front driver side of the gearshift
lever. Locate the screw which
attaches this cover and remove
using a screwdriver. Remove the
cover by tilting forward while
pulling up and out of the gearshift
assembly.
4. Locate the silver button in the driver side front area of the gearshift
assembly. Press and hold the silver button while moving the gearshift
lever out of P (Park) into N (Neutral).
5. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
Emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable
Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)
The CVT is a fully automatic transaxle that electronically monitors
vehicle system inputs and outputs and driver demands to select the
desired drive ratio. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles,
the CVT continually adjusts the optimum overall drive ratio between
engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions.
As traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles shift up or down in
gears, this shifting in gear ratios is noticeable by increasing and
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A
Accessory delay ..........................46
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........107, 114, 116
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............107, 114, 116
disposal ....................................119
driver air bag ..........109, 115, 117
indicator light .................114, 119
operation .................109, 115, 117
passenger air bag ...109, 115, 117
side air bag ..............................114
Air cleaner filter .......................241
Air conditioning ....................26, 28
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................175
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................222
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................166
Anti-theft system ........................84
arming the system ....................85
disarming a triggered
system .......................................86
Audio system
(see Radio) ............................16, 19
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................239
fluid, checking ........................239
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
fluid, specification ..................247
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................170, 172
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........245
B
Battery .......................................220acid, treating emergencies .....220
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................220
replacement, specifications ...241
servicing ..................................220
BeltMinder .................................102
Brakes ........................................166
anti-lock ...................................166
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............166
fluid, checking and adding ....239
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
fluid, specifications .........245, 247
lubricant specifications ..245, 247
parking ....................................167
shift interlock ..........................169
Bulbs ............................................36
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....242
Cargo net .....................................69
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ............................68
Certification Label ....................248
Changing a tire .........................135
Child safety restraints ..............120
child safety belts ....................120
Child safety seats ......................122
attaching with tether straps ..126
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............208
instrument panel ....................210
interior .....................................210
interior trim ............................210
plastic parts ............................209
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