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3AUDIO SYSTEM -
COMPACT DISC PLAYER (M455) (IF EQUIPPED)
1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select Button
2. TRACK UP/DOWN Button
3. FF/REW Button
4. REPEAT (RPT) Button
5. RANDOM (RDM) Button
6. BOOKMARK (MARK) Button
7. SCROLL Button
8. EQ Button
9. CD EJECT Button
10. SCAN Button
11. FILE SEARCH Knob
(TUNE Select Knob)
12. DIRECTORY SEARCH Button
JBM455NA
Compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC/WAVE
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1. AUDIO/MP3 CD Select ButtonInsert the CD with the label facing
upward.
Insert the CD to start CD playback,
during radio operation or cassette tape
playing.
If you press the CD button while a disc
is in the CD deck, the CD player will
begin playing even if the radio or cas-
sette player is being used.
The CD player can be used when the
ignition switch is in either the “ON”or
“ACC ”position.
Push the CD button to turn on that
function without pushing Power ON-
OFF control knob.✽ ✽
NOTICE• Do not stick paper or tape etc., on the
label side or the recording side of any
discs, as it may cause a malfunction.
• The unit can play a multi-session CD- R (recordable CD) and CD-RW
(rewritable CD) that consists of more
than two sessions.
Please refer to the manual of CD-
R/CD-RW recorder or CD-R/CD-RW
software for more information on
finalization process. (Continued)(Continued)
• Depending on the recording status,
some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be
played on this unit.
✽ ✽ NOTICEPlayback of MP3, AAC and WMA file
formats are supported. Load to play
time for these formats may be longer
due to the compressed nature of these
discs.2. TRACK UP/DOWN ButtonThe desired track on the disc currently
being played can be selected using the
track number.
Press button once to skip forward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press within a second after play-
back begins to quickly move backward
through a CD.
If you press after more than a sec-
ond, it will take you to the beginning of
the file you are now listening to.3. FF/REW Button If you want to fast forward or reverse
through the compact disc track, push and
hold the FF or REW button.
When you release the button, the com-
pact disc player will resume playing.
4. REPEAT (RPT) ButtonTo repeat the track you are currently
listening to, press the RPT button. To
cancel, press it again.
To repeat the music within selected
folder, press the RPT button for more
than 0.8 second. To cancel, press it
again. (MP3 CD only)
If you do not release RPT operation
when the track ends, it will automati-
cally be replayed.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again or power
ON/OFF.5. RANDOM (RDM) ButtonPress the RDM button to listen to
recorded tracks in random sequence.
Press RDM again to cancel or turn the
audio unit OFF then ON. The unit
defaults to playing tracks in sequential
order.
To listen the music within the selected
folder in random order, press the RDM
button within a second. To cancel,
press it again or power ON/OFF.(MP3
CD only)
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36. BOOKMARK (MARK) ButtonWhen the CD player unit is operating, the
desired track on the disc can be book-
marked by using the MARK button.(MP3
CD only)
Press the MARK button for more than
0.8 second to bookmark the desired
track.
“M” will be displayed on the LCD and
“MEMORY No. ”will display for approxi-
mately five seconds.
To play a bookmarked track, press the
MARK button within 0.8 second and
select the bookmarked track to play.
To erase a bookmarked track, press
the MARK button for more than 0.8
second. The unit will beep once when
the bookmark is erased.7. SCROLL ButtonWhen the CD is playing, you can scroll
through long file names by pressing the
DOLBY button for approximately one
second. The file name will appear on the
LCD for about three seconds.
8. EQ ButtonPress the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POPS, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF
MODE for the desired tone quality. Each
press of the button changes the display
as follows;9. CD EJECT ButtonWhen the button is pressed with a CD
loaded, the CD will eject.
Forcing to eject : To force to eject a CD,
press this button for more than 3 sec-
onds.
(Do this only when a CD is jammed and
you can not eject it in the normal way -
e.g.) in case that you have inserted 2
CDs by mistake)10. SCAN ButtonTo playback the first 10 seconds of
each track, press the SCAN button
more than 0.8 second.
To playback the first 10 seconds of
each track in the selected folder, press
the SCAN button within 0.8 second.
(MP3 CD only)
Press the SCAN button again within 10
sec. when you have reached the
desired track.
11. FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE
Select Knob)You can skip the track by turning the
FILE SEARCH knob clockwise or
counterclockwise.
After selecting the desired track, press
the FILE SEARCH knob to playback
the track.
If you do not press the FILE SEARCH
knob within five seconds, the search
will stop.12. DIRECTORY SEARCH ButtonYou can move through the folder by
pushing the DIR button to up and
down .
After moving the desired folder, press
the FILE SEARCH knob to playback
the selected folder.
If you do not press the FILE SEARCH
knob within five seconds, the search
will stop.
CLASSIC➟ POPS➟ROCK➟ JAZZ➟OFF
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✽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 fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct capaci-
ty.
• All stored bookmarks are all erased when the car battery is disconnected
or power to the vehicle is lost. If this
occurs, the bookmarks will have to be
reset.
• 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.
• 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 warped or poor
quality discs into the CD playeras damage to the unit may occur.
Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot as damage tothe unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The playbackmechanism may be damaged if you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms could occur.
Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the compact disc toskip. Do not use the compactdisc when driving in such condi- tions as damage to the compactdisc face could occur.
(Continued)
(Continued) Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while the disc isbeing pulled into the audio unitby the self-loading mechanism. Damage to the audio unit andcompact disc could occur.
Avoid using recorded compact discs in your audio unit. Originalcompact discs are recommended.
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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-3
Manual transaxle / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-6
Brake system / 4-9
Steering wheel / 4-14
Instrument cluster / 4-16
Gauges / 4-17
Warnings and indicators / 4-19
Lighting / 4-23
Wipers and washers / 4-26
Defroster / 4-29
Hazard warning flasher / 4-29
Climate control system / 4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-37
Driving your vehicle
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Driving your vehicle24Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock
Ignition switch positionLOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position (manual transaxle).
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
can be checked before the engine is
started.Do not leave the ignition switch ON if theengine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.✽ ✽ NOTICEIf it is difficult to turn the ignition key to
the START position, turn the steering
wheel right and left to release resistance
and then turn the key.Automatic transaxleWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in
the P (Park) position.Illuminated ignition switchWhenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
approximately 30 seconds after closing
the door or when the ignition switch is
turned on.
IGNITION SWITCH
1JBH32011JBN3201
Manual Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal depressed while turning the
ignition switch to the start position.
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing the accelerator.✽ ✽ NOTICEDo not engage the starter for more than
10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to
start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-
engaging the starter. Excessive or
improper use of the starter may damage
it. The starter will not operate if:
Manual Transaxle - the clutch pedal is
not fully depressed.
Automatic Transaxle - the shift lever
is NOT in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
WARNING
- Ignition key
• Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident or collision.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in 1
stgear for manual
transaxle or P (Park) for automat-
ic transaxle. Then, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.
CAUTION -
Stall
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
Always wear appropriate shoes whenoperating your vehicle. Unsuitableshoes (high heels, ski boots,etc.) may interfere with your ability to use thebrake and accelerator pedal, and theclutch (if equipped).
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Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five forward
gears.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse). The ring located immediately
below the shift knob must be pulled
upward while moving the shift lever to the
R position.Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with thetachometer (rpm) in the red zone.✽ ✽ NOTICEWhen downshifting from fifth gear to
fourth gear, caution should be taken not
to inadvertently press the gear shift
lever sideways in such a manner that
second gear is engaged. Such a drastic
downshift may cause the engine speed to
increase to the point that the tachometer
will enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine may possibly cause
engine damage.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The ring (1) must be pulled up while moving the shift lever.
OJB046002
The shift lever can be moved without pulling the ring (1).
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