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Odometer:Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and hold the button for 1 or
more seconds to reset. Press and
release the button in less than 1
second to toggle between odometer
and trip odometer.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when the vehicle is in motion or on
a grade.
When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Note:The fuel filler door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM Stereo Single CD audio system — Satellite ready capability
1.CD:To begin CD play, insert a
CD into the slot, label side up.
The system will load the CD and
begin play after a short pause.
The track number will illuminate
in the display.
2.MD/TAPE:This control does
not function on the base audio
system. It will function with a
tape or mini disc (MD) upgrade.
3.CLOCK:Press and release
CLOCK to alternate between
the time and the audio display.
The clock can be set at any
time when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or ON position.
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Press and hold CLOCK for approximately two seconds until a beep
sound is heard. The clock’s current time will flash. Press SCAN
adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes. Press CLOCK
again to start the clock.
NOTE: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is
flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed
a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock’s current time
setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min), the hour
setting will automatically advance one hour.
Setting military time: Press and hold CLOCK until the time in the
display flashes. Turn the TEXT control to the right or left to select either
12 or 24 HR. When your desired selection appears in the display, push
and hold the TEXT control until a beep is heard. The time will flash.
Press SCAN to adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes.
Press CLOCK again to start the clock.
4. Eject: Press to eject the CD.
5. SCAN/DISP/ESN/AUTO-M
SCAN: Press in radio or CD mode
for a brief sampling of all listenable
stations or of each CD track. Press
again to disable scan mode. If the
unit is left in scan mode, normal play will resume where scan was
selected.
DISP/ESN:
Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. This
enables you to view the song titles, artist, and further information. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed
Satellite and instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
AUTO-M: Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations
without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is
helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio
stations.
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Press the FM/AM control to select a frequency. Press and momentarily
hold the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control. The system will beep. Press
the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control to select from the stored stations.
One stored station will be selected and played each time the control is
pressed. The frequency and channel number will be displayed.
NOTE:If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations, A will
appear in the display.
NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is
disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.
6. TUNE: The TUNE control is a
multi-functional control which
works in radio and CD modes to
adjust the levels of bass, treble,
balance, fade, mid-range and
beep (off/on). Press to select
the desired function. Turn to
adjust the desired levels. TUNE
also works in radio mode to manually increase or decrease the
frequency.
7. Fast forward: In CD mode,
press and hold to advance
through a track at a high speed.
8. Rewind: In CD mode, press and
hold to reverse through a track
at a high speed.
9. PROG/RDM: Press during CD
play for a random selection of
songs. Press again to disengage
random play.
10. RPT: Press during CD play to
listen to a selection repeatedly.
RPT will illuminate in the
display and the current
selection will be repeated. Press
again to disengage repeat play.
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16.FM/AM:Press to enter radio mode and select a frequency from
FM1, FM2 or AM.
17.SAT:Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. This
enables you to view the song titles, artist, and further information.
The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer.
Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed
kit.
AM/FM Stereo Six CD audio system — Satellite ready capability
(if equipped)
1.CD:To begin CD play, insert a
CD into the slot, label side up.
The system will load the CD and
begin play after a short pause.
The disc and track number will
illuminate in the display.
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2.MD/TAPE: This control does
not function on this audio
system. It will function with a
cassette or mini disc (MD)
upgrade.
3. CLOCK: Press and release
CLOCK to alternate between
the time and the audio display.
The clock can be set at any
time when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or ON position.
Press and hold CLOCK for approximately two seconds until a beep
sound is heard. The clock’s current time will flash. Press SCAN
adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes. Press CLOCK
again to start the clock.
NOTE: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is
flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed
a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock’s current time
setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min.), the
hour setting will automatically advance one hour.
Setting military time: Press and hold CLOCK until the time in the
display flashes. Turn the TEXT control to the right or left to select either
12 or 24 HR. When your desired selection appears in the display, push
and hold the TEXT control until a beep is heard. The time will flash.
Press SCAN to adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes.
Press CLOCK again to start the clock.
4. Eject: Press to eject the CD.
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5.SCAN/DISP/ESN/AUTO-M
SCAN: Press in radio or CD mode
for a brief sampling of all listenable
stations or of each CD track. Press
again to disable scan mode. If the
unit is left in scan mode, normal play will resume where scan was
selected.
DISP/ESN: Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability.
This enables you to view the song titles, artist, and further information.
The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer.
Detailed Satellite and instructions are included with the dealer installed
kit.
AUTO-M: Press the FM/AM control to select auto memory tuning which
allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original
manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you
travel between cities with different radio stations.
Press the FM/AM control to select a frequency. Press and momentarily
hold the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control. The system will beep. Press
the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control to select from the stored stations.
One stored station will be selected and played each time the control is
pressed. The frequency and channel number will be displayed.
NOTE: If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations, A will
appear in the display.
NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is
disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.
6. TUNE: The TUNE control is a
multi-functional control which
works in radio and CD modes to
adjust the levels of bass, treble,
balance, fade, mid-range and
beep (off/on). Press to select
the desired function. Turn to
adjust the desired levels. TUNE
also works in radio mode to manually increase or decrease the
frequency.
DISP/ESN
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7.Fast forward: In CD mode,
press and hold to advance
through a track at a high speed.
8. Rewind: In CD mode, press and
hold to reverse through a track
at a high speed.
9. PROG/RDM: Press during CD
play for a random selection of
songs. Press again to disengage
random play. RDM will
illuminate in the display.
10. RPT: Press during CD play to
listen to a selection repeatedly.
RPT will illuminate in the
display and the current
selection will be repeated. Press
again to disengage repeat play.
11. DISC
: Press to skip
forward to the beginning of the
next CD.
12. DISC
: Press to skip back
to the beginning of the previous
CD.
13. Volume/ON/OFF: Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
adjust the volume.
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