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The preset f requencies may be lost if
your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio f use is
removed. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
Pick the preset number (1 6)
you want for that station. Press
the button or icon and hold it until
you hear a beep.
Each preset button or icon
can store one f requency on AM, and
two f requencies on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two f requencies with each preset
button or icon.
To use the SCAN, preset and A.SEL
function, press the AUDIO button to
view these icons.
The SCAN f unction
samples all stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To
activate it, press the SCAN button, or
touch the SCAN icon (models with
navigation system), then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan f or a station
with a strong signal. When it f inds
one, it will stop and play that station
f or about 5 seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will
then scan f or the next strong station
andplayitfor5seconds.Whenit
plays a station you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button or touch the
SCAN icon again. UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
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On vehicles with navigation system
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Preset
SCAN
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Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic digit code using the
preset buttons (icon on vehicle’s with
navigation system). Because there
are hundreds of number
combinations possible f rom specif ic
digits, making the system work
without knowing the exact code is
nearly impossible. If your vehicle’s battery is discon-
nected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ on the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons (icons on vehicles with
navigation system) to enter the f ive-
digit code. The code is on the radio
code card included in your owner’s
manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have 10 tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessf ul in 10 attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour bef ore trying again.If the code card is lost, a dealer can
access your code with your radio’s
serial number. To access the serial
number, turn the radio on. It must
display ‘‘CODE’’, then turn the radio
of f . Push the preset 1, preset 6, and
power buttons at the same time, then
quickly release.
You will have to store your favorite
stations on each side of the preset
buttons (1 6) after the system
begins working. Your original
settings were lost when power was
disconnected.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.
Radio T hef t Protection
Features
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On vehicles without navigation systemOn vehicles with navigation system
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you may
need to set the clock.The upper display shows the time
when the ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
The navigation system receives
signals f rom the Global Positioning
System (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
owner’s manual to set up the time.
1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
For example:
If the time displayed is af ter the half
hour, the same procedure sets the
time f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
To set or change the time, press and
hold the TUNE/SOUND knob until
you hear a beep. The displayed time
begins to blink. Press on the H
button (Preset 4) until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
button (Preset 5) until the numbers
advance to the desired time. When
you are f inished, press the TUNE/
SOUND knob again to set the time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the time displayed is
bef ore the half hour, press and hold
the TUNE/SOUND knob, then press
the R button (Preset 6) to set the
time back to the previous hour.
Setting the Clock
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TUNE/SOUND
KNOB
R BUTTON
M BUTTON
DIGITAL CLOCK
H BUTTON
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network signal strength of the
current phone. Five bars equals
f ull strength.
ROAM Status Indicates your
phone is roaming.
Battery Level Status Indicates
the power currently remaining in
your phone’s battery. Five bars
equals f ull battery strength.
When you are operating the HFL, or
when you manually select HFL on
the multi-information display, you
will see this inf ormation on the
screen: All phones may not operate
identically, and some may cause
inconsistent operation of the HFL.
TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. The next
f ew pages provide instructions f or all
basic f eatures of the HFL.
HFL Mode Indicates when you
are dialing and receiving calls.
Phone Dialing Indicates the
number you entered or the
number of the incoming call. Some phones do not send this
inf ormation to the HFL.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
How to Use the HFL
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NOTE:
SIGNAL
STRENGTHBATTERY LEVEL STATUS
PHONE DIALING ROAM
STATUS
HFL MODE
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To list all paired phones, do this:To f ind out the status of the phone being
used, do this: To change f rom the currently linked
phone to another paired phone, do this:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone
setup options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone
setup options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Next phone.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Searching
f or the next phone.’’ The HFL
then disconnects the linked phone
and searches for another paired
phone. If no other phones are
f ound, the f irst phone remains
linked.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the name
of each paired phone. When all
phones paired to the system have
been read, the HFL response is
‘‘The entire list has been read.
Returning to the main menu.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Status.’’ An
example of the HFL response is,
‘‘Eric’s phone is linked. Battery
strength is three bars. Signal
strength is f ive bars, and the
phone is roaming. Returning to the
main menu.’’
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. Return
to step 5 if the engine does not
start.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
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Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
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The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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To shift from:
PtoR
RtoP
NtoR
DtoD DtoN
DtoD NtoDRtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal
and move the lever.
Move the lever.
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To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. The shif t lever must be in
Park bef ore you can remove the key
from the ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal, and move the shif t lever f rom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.
Your vehicle has a reverse lockout so
you cannot accidentally shif t to
reverse f rom neutral or any other
driving position when the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 6 mph (8 10
km/h).
If you cannot shif t to reverse when
the vehicle is stopped, press the
brake pedal, slowly shif t to neutral,
andthenshifttoreverse. Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Shif t to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle and apply the parking brake.
Press on the brake pedal when you
are moving the shif t lever f rom
neutral to another gear.
Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear for the vehicle speed
and acceleration. You may notice the
transmission shif ting up at higher
speeds when the engine is cold. This
helps the engine warm up f aster.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see
on
page . This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Move the shif t
levertotherighttoshiftoutof Park.
If there is a problem in the reverse
lockout system, or your vehicle’sbattery is disconnected or goes dead,
you cannot shif t to reverse. (Ref er to
on page ).
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Automatic Transmission
Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Drive (D)
Shif t L ock Release
Park (P)
Shif t L ock Release
Driving
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages on the multi-
inf ormation display and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .278
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Maintenance Minder .280
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Fluid Locations .290
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Adding Engine Oil .291
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .293
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Engine Coolant .295
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Windshield Washers .296
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Transmission Fluid .297
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Automatic Transmission .297
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Manual Transmission .299
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .300
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Power Steering Fluid .301
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Lights .302
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Seat Belts .310
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Floor Mats .310
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DustandPollenFilter .311
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Wiper Blades .312
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Wheels .314
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Tires .314
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Checking the Battery .320
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Vehicle Storage .321
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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