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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 15
AM/FM stereo cassette 15
AM/FM stereo with CD 18
CD changer 20
Climate Controls 23
Manual heating and air conditioning 23
Automatic temperature control 25
Rear window defroster 27
Lights 29
Headlamps 29
Turn signal control 32
Bulb replacement 33
Driver Controls 41
Windshield wiper/washer control 41
Steering wheel adjustment 41
Power windows 43
Mirrors 44
Speed control 45
Message center 53
Locks and Security 63
Keys 63
Locks 63
Anti-theft system 73
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5.Treble:Press/to
decrease/increase the treble output.
6.Balance:Press
/to shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
7.Fade:Press
/to shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
8.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable radio
stations, tape or CD selections.
Press again to stop.
9.Shuffle:Press to play CD tracks
in random order.
10.COMP (compression):While
playing a CD, press to bring soft and
loud passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
11.
Dolbynoise reduction:
Reduces tape noise and hiss while
playing a tape, press to
activate/deactivate.
12.Side 1–2:Press to change tape
direction.
13.FF (fast forward):Press to
advance the tape or CD.
14.REW (rewind):Press to rewind
the tape or reverse the CD.
15.Memory preset buttons:To
set a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
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Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Player (if equipped)
1.Clock:To set the hour, press and
hold the H control. When the
desired hour appears, release the
control.
To set the minute, press and hold
the M control. When the desired
minute appears, release the control.
2.Bass:Press
/to
decrease/increase the bass output.
3.Treble:Press
/to
decrease/increase the treble output.
4.Balance:Press
/to shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
5.Fade:Press
/to shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
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