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GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Refer toMessage Center (if equipped)in theDriver Controlschapter
to select one of six preset colors or one user definable color (MyColor)
for the nighttime gauge backlighting.
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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, have the vehicle’s
electrical system checked by your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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 (and gauge reads no/low oil
pressure....), shut down the engine immediately and contact your dealer
for service 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.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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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: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
//SEEKto adjust the
volume setting. The level will appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. Use
/to manually increase/decrease Press
MENU again to disengage clock 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 to access. Use
//SEEKto set or turn 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. You can then access the
stations by pressing the memory presets. To disengage, press MENU to
access and press
//SEEKto turn the feature off.
4.Aux:If no auxiliary sources are
available, NO AUX AUDIO will be
displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong radio station or the next
track on the compact disc.
6.Text:This control is not
operational.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order.
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Occupancy mode:Use//SEEKselect and optimize
sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
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
//SEEKto adjust the
volume setting. The level will appear in the display.
RDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic,
Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. RDS must be
activated to access Find and Show functions.
To activate,press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS.
Use
//SEEKto toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is Off, you
will not be able to access Find and Show functions.
Find:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music
category. Use
/to find the desired program type, then use
SEEKor SCAN to begin the search.
Show:Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program
type. Use
//SEEKto show type, name or none.
4.Aux:If no auxiliary sources are
available, NO AUX AUDIO will be
displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track. Also use in
menu mode to select various
settings.
6.Text:In CD mode, this feature
reads and displays track song title,
artist name and album title.
7.Shuffle:Press to play the tracks
in random order.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
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, 540–1600, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker
the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD player care:
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
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6.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
(defrost) position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
airflow selector in the O (OFF) position or with recirculated air
engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:
1. Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes:
1. Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Select A/C and recirculated air (
) to provide colder airflow.
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the
vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
High beams
Pull the lever towards you, to the
second detent, to activate. Pull the
lever towards you again to
deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you, to the first detent,
to activate and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. When activated, the DRL
telltale is illuminated.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
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•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the
orposition and the
high beams are not on.
Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn on the foglamps. The
indicator light under the foglamp
symbol will illuminate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Headlamp vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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