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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................127
mInstrument Cluster......................128
mInstrument Cluster Description.............129
mªInfinity Modulusº AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Single-Disc CD Player And GPS Navigation....143
mAM/FM Stereo Radio With Single-Disc CD
Player...............................144
NInfinity Modulus Entertainment Systems.....144
NCD Player Operation...................149
NUser Menu..........................151NUser Memory (User ± 1, 2, 3).............152
NMono/Stereo........................152
NDriver ± L/R........................153
NTelephone Mute Characteristics...........153
mCompact Disc Maintenance................154
mRadio Antenna........................154
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........155
mClimate Controls.......................155
NTemperature Control...................1564
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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily ªclearº by the repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. Passenger Temperature Control
3. Fan Speed Control
4. Air Recirculation/REST
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5. Air Conditioning ON/OFF
6. Rear Window Defroster
7. Air Distribution (Mode) Control
The climate control system allows you to balance the
temperature, amount and direction of the air circulating
throughout the vehicle.
The system is always at operational readiness, except
when manually switched off. The climate control only
operates with the engine running.
The climate control removes a considerable amount of
moisture from the air during operation in the air condi-
tioning mode, therefore it is considered normal operation
for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the
underbody.
The settings and controls are as follows:Temperature Control
Use the driver or passenger temperature control to
regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger
compartment. The blue area of the control indicates
cooler temperatures, while the red area indicates warmer
temperatures.
The temperature selector should be left at the desired
temperature setting so that the system can automatically
reach that selection as quickly as possible. The inside
temperature will not heat or cool any quicker by setting
the selector higher or lower upon initial start up.
Fan Control
Use this control to regulate the amount of air
volume moving through the system in any
mode you select. Turn the control clockwise to
increase fan speed; counterclockwise to de-
crease fan speed.
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Ventilation
To receive outside air through the panel outlets, turn off
the Air Conditioning ON/OFF switch. The light in the
switch should be off. Set the controls as above for basic
air conditioning.
Climate Control - OFF
To switch the climate control off, set the air volume
control switch to position 0. The fresh air supply to the
vehicle interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting
only temporarily, otherwise the windshield could fog up.
Rear Window Defroster
Turn the key in the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position. To select, press the rear
window defroster button once and release. The
indicator light in the switch should illuminate.
To cancel, press the rear window defroster button again
and release.
NOTE:Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed before activating the defroster. The rear win-
dow defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the
battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon
as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically
turned off after a maximum of 12 minutes of operation.
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
6 40 Amp
OrangeRoof Hydraulic Unit (Roadster)
7 5 Amp
BeigeOccupation Classification Module
(Right Seat)
8 15 Amp
BlueRadio
9 5 Amp
BeigeControl Unit Airbag
10 5 Amp
BeigeSpeed Control
11 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Coil 6 Cyl.
12 10 Amp
RedWasher Liquid Heater, Washer
Nozzle Heater
13 10 Amp
RedRoof Light, Horn, Anti-Theft-
Alarm, Trunk Light and Tire
Pressure ControlCavity Fuse Circuits
14 10 Amp
RedDiagnostic Socket
15 5 Amp
BeigeClimate Control, Auxiliary Water
Pump
16 10 Amp
RedSpoiler Motor
17 40 Amp
OrangeElectronic Stability Program
18 40 Amp
OrangeElectronic Stability Program
19 40 Amp
OrangePower Window, Front
20 30 Amp
GreenWiper Motor
21 30 Amp
GreenSeat Adjustment Right Side
22 30 Amp
GreenSeat Adjustment Left Side
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
23 15 Amp
BlueSound Booster (Amplifier)
24 30 Amp
GreenSeat Heater
25 20 Amp
YellowPneumatic Control Unit, Rear
Window Defroster
26 20 Amp
YellowCentral Locking
30 Spare (Coupe)
30 15 Amp
BlueRadio (Roadster)
31 15 Amp
BlueCigar Lighter, Glove Compart-
ment Light
32 15 Amp
BlueWiper, Washer Pump, Headlight
Flasher
33 5 Amp
BeigeControl UnitCavity Fuse Circuits
34 Spare (Coupe)
34 30 Amp
GreenClimate Control (Roadster)
35 15 Amp
BlueRadio Frequency Remote Control,
Hazard Warning Flasher, Instru-
ment Cluster, Climate Control
36 30 Amp
GreenClimate Control (Coupe)
36 5 Amp
BeigeExterior Mirror Adjustment
(Roadster)
37 7.5 Amp
BrownCirculating Air, Instrument Clus-
ter, Radio Frequency Remote
Control, Climate Control, Central
Control Unit
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
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Brake System........................186,285
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 186
Hoses.............................. 285
Master Cylinder....................... 286
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....61,196
Bulbs, Light............................ 305
Capacities, Fluid........................ 313
Capacity, Cargo Weight................... 227
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 61
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 227
Catalytic Converter...................... 269
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............144,149
Chains, Tire............................ 219
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 234
Charging System Light.................... 135
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 199
Checks, Safety........................... 61Child Restraint.......................... 52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 59
Cigar Lighter........................... 83
Circuit Breakers......................... 297
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 223
Cleaning
Glass............................... 294
Headlights........................... 294
Climate Control......................... 155
Coin Holder............................ 83
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 154
Console............................... 80
Contract, Service........................ 335
Converter, Catalytic...................... 237
Convertible............................. 68
Convertible Top.......................... 68
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 295
Convertible Top Manual Override............ 249
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................281,329
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