
2.CD: Press to enter CD/MP3
mode. If a CD/MP3 is already
present in the system, the disc will
begin play.
3. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR/SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press TUNE (
/)to
adjust the hours/minutes.
Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
4. TUNE: In radio mode, press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency, or to access another CD.
Also use in menu mode to select various settings.
5. TEXT: In MP3 music name/file
name mode, press to view the next
12 characters in the MP3 music
name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
6. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play
the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in
random order. In MP3 directory
mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
7. COMP (Compression): In
CD/MP3 modes, press to bring soft
and loud passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
8. MENU: Press MENU to toggle
through the following modes
and
TUNEto make
adjustments in these 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
TUNEto 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. Press
TUNEagain to disengage.
BASS: Press
TUNEto decrease/increase the bass levels.
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TREB (treble):PressTUNEto decrease/increase the treble levels.
BAL (Balance):PressTUNEto adjust the audio between the
left and right speakers.
FADE: Press
TUNEto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press
TUNEto go to
the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press
TUNEto select
Flat file mode or Directory mode.
Track number/normal music name/file name: Press
TUNEto
view by track number, music name or file name.
9. ON/OFF/VOL (Volume): Press
to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to
adjust the volume levels.
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 is turned back on.
10. SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press for a brief
sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory
mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current
directory. Press again to stop.
11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12. FF (fast forward): Press to
manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.
13. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset button.
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14.MUTE: Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
15. REW (rewind): Press to
manually reverse a CD/MP3 track.
16. SEEK: In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press
/to
access the previous/next strong
station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous
track in the current directory.
17. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
18. LOAD: To load a CD/MP3 disc
to a specific slot, press LOAD and
select the slot number by pressing
the Memory Preset buttons. Press
and hold LOAD to autoload up to
six discs.
19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3, label
side up.
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4.TUNE:In radio mode, press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency, or to access another CD.
Also use in menu mode to select various settings.
In CATEGORY ALL, press
/to scroll through the list of available
Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer toCategory
ModeunderMenufor further information.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
5.SHUFF (Shuffle):Press to play
the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in
random order. In MP3 directory
mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
6.COMP (Compression):In
CD/MP3 modes, press to bring soft
and loud passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
7.MENU:Press MENU to toggle
through the following modes
and
TUNEto make
adjustments in these modes.
CATEGORY(Satellite Radio if equipped): Press MENU until the
currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY ALL). In
CATEGORY ALL, press
/to scroll through the list of available
Sirius Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press
SEEKor SCAN
to select the channels within each category. After a category is selected,
press SEEK to search for that specific channel. To select a different
category, press MENU until CATEGORY ALL appears in the display.
Press
/to select a different category.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
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
TUNEto 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. Press
TUNEagain to disengage.
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Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
10.REPEAT: Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
11. FF (fast forward): Press to
manually advance in a CD/MP3
track.
12. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset button.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six
each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
13. MUTE: Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
14. REW (rewind): Press to
manually reverse a CD/MP3 track.
15. SEEK: In radio, CD and MP3
flat file mode, press
/to
access the previous/next strong
station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous
track in the current directory.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press
SEEKto seek to the
previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock,
News, etc.), press
SEEKto seek to the previous/next channel in
the selected category. Press and hold
SEEKto fast seek through
the previous /next channels.
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal. For
vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission, you must depress the
ignition release lever to release the
key.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the
steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift
lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal
being depressed.
When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the
automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted
vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the accelerator before
or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty
starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the enginein this chapter.
3
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2
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4
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Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................266
Satellite Radio Information ........47
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................82
Seats ............................................79
child safety seats ....................109
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................76
Servicing your vehicle ..............220
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD ...............21, 24
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 .............................29, 33
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................257, 264
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................259
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle .......156–157,
159
jump starting ..........................200
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................65
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........191
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....133Tires ...........................118–119, 191
alignment ................................126
care ..........................................123
changing ..........................191, 196
checking the pressure ............123
inflating ...................................120
label .........................................132
replacing ..................................124
rotating ....................................127
safety practices .......................125
sidewall information ...............128
snow tires and chains ............137
spare tire .........................192, 194
terminology .............................120
tire grades ...............................119
treadwear ........................119, 123
Towing .......................................143
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................143
wrecker ....................................205
Traction-lok rear axle ...............162
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................255
Transmission
automatic operation ...............163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................254
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
lubricant specifications ..........259
manual operation ....................166
Turn signal ..................................57
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................137
camper bodies ........................155
Ventilating your vehicle ...........159
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