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Features of your vehicle196 3✽
✽
NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
• When replacing the audio unit fuse,
replace it with a fuse having the cor-
rect capacity.
• The preset station frequencies are all
erased when the car battery is discon-
nected. Therefore, all data will have to
be set again if this should occur.
• Do not add any oil to the rotating
parts. Keep magnets, screwdrivers
and other metallic objects away from
the tape mechanism and head.
• This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system
with negative ground.
• This unit is made of precision parts.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust any parts.
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• When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
• Do not expose this equipment (includ-
ing the speakers and tape) to water or
excessive moisture.
CAUTION
Do not insert anything like coins
into the player slot as damage to
the unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The playback
mechanism may be damaged if
you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to
impact the audio system, damage
to the system mechanisms could
occur.
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Features of your vehicle206 3✽
✽
NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
• When replacing the audio unit fuse,
replace it with a fuse having the cor-
rect capacity.
• The preset station frequencies are all
erased when the car battery is discon-
nected. Therefore, all data will have to
be set again if this should occur.
• Do not add any oil to the rotating
parts. Keep magnets, screwdrivers
and other metallic objects away from
the tape mechanism and head.
• This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system
with negative ground.
• This unit is made of precision parts.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust any parts.
(Continued)(Continued)
• When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
• Do not expose this equipment (includ-
ing the speakers and tape) to water or
excessive moisture.
CAUTION
Do not insert anything like coins
into the player slot as damage to
the unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The playback
mechanism may be damaged if
you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to
impact the audio system, damage
to the system mechanisms could
occur.
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Maintenance36 6For best battery service: Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for
an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected. Clock (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
Trip computer (See Chapter 3)
Climate control system (See Chapter
3)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Power sliding door and power tailgate
(See Chapter 3)
CAUTION
Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and stop the
engine.
The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
WARNING
- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or
flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
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(Continued)
Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in
the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.