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Vehicle Modification Data Recording
Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehicle
limited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’s Warranty
Guide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped with
Powertrain Control Systems that can detect and store information about
vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output; this
information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’s memory even
if the modification is removed. When a dealer or repair facility works on
your vehicle, it may be necessary for them to access the information in
the Powertrain Control System. This information will likely identify if any
unauthorized modifications have been made to the system and may be
used to determine if repairs will be covered by warranty.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
Cell phone use
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
1.
/ Tuner: Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2. Audio: Press to access select
various settings.
Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK,
SEEK .
Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use / / SEEK,
SEEK .
Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use / / SEEK, SEEK .
Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use / / SEEK, SEEK .
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3. Seek: Press to access the
next/previous strong station or
track.
4. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
5. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
6. 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.
7. CLK (Clock): Press to toggle
between the clock and radio display.
To set the clock: Press and hold
CLK until the hours begin to flash.
Press / to manually decrease / increase the hours. Press CLK
again to set the minutes.
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AM/FM stereo/single CD sound system (if equipped)
1. / Tuner: Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3. Menu: Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use / / SEEK to set.
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.
Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use / / SEEK .11
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Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK .
Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
/ / SEEK .
Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use / / SEEK .
Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
/ / SEEK to adjust.
Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Use / to manually increase/decrease Press MENU
again to disengage clock mode.
4. Aux: Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5. Seek: Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in
random order.
7. Comp (Compression): In CD
mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
8. Repeat: Press to repeat the
current CD track.
9. Fast forward: Press to manually
advance in a CD track.
10. Rewind: Press to manually
reverse in a CD track.
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11. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
12. Scan: Press for a brief sampling
of radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
13. Seek: Press to access the
previous strong station or track.
14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
15. 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.
16. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
17. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.
18. CD slot: Insert a CD label side
up.
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AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped)
1. / Tuner: Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2. Seek: Press to access the next
strong station or track.
3. Phone/mute: Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
4. Menu: Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK .
Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use / / SEEK .
Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
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Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use / / SEEK .
Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
/ / SEEK to adjust.
Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Press
/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use
/ / SEEK to set.
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.
Dolby noise reduction: In tape mode, this feature reduces tape noise
and hiss. Press
/ / SEEK to cycle ON/OFF. The Dolby noise
reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Dolby and double-D are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
5. AUX: Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
6. Tape eject: Press to eject a tape.
7. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks
in random order.
8. Compress (Compression): In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
9. Repeat: Press to repeat the
current CD track.
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