Press MENU to access andSEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Dolby:Works in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU
until DOLBY XX appears in the display. Press SEL/TEXT to toggle
ON/OFF.
The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Armrest (if equipped):If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat
Audio controls, this feature will be listed in Menu mode.
Press
SEL-TEXTto toggle ON/OFF. When the feature is turned
ON, rear seat passengers can adjust the settings of the front audio stem.
For further information, refer toRear Console Audio Controls (if
equipped)later in this chapter.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on
how to set the time.
8.Cassette:Insert a cassette facing to the right.
9.TUNE:Press to manually go up
or down the radio frequency.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
10.Side 1–2:Press to access the
next side of the cassette tape. The
display will indicate whether TAPE
1orTAPE2isplaying.
11.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station, tape
selection or CD track. Press and
hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track.
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PressSEL-TEXTagain to disable the feature when COMPRESS
ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will illuminate in
the display.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile audios only): Press MENU
until occupancy mode appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto
select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXT
to toggle ON/OFF. 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.
When activated, AUTOSET will appear in the display when any of the
preset controls are pressed.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use
SEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Armrest ON/OFF:Press MENU repeatedly until Armrest ON/OFF
appears. Use
SEL-TEXTto toggle the rear console audio controls
on or off (if equipped).
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock. Refer
toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set
the time.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition and audio
system off, you may press the
volume control to momentarily view the clock.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a preselected period of
time after the ignition switch is
turned to off.
The autolamps are turned on at
night or when the front wipers are
turned on.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise. The
preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three
minutes. See the programming procedure following.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the off position
(O).
The amount of time the autolamps stay on can be programed by doing
the following:
1. Turn the ignition to off.
2. Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp position.
Note:Steps 3 through 5 need to be performed within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the headlamp switch to off.
4. Turn the ignition to on and then back to off.
5. Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp position.
•At this point, the exterior lamps turn on.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line, if not, the beam will
need to be adjusted.
To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block
the light from one headlamp while
adjusting the other.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Usinga4mm
wrench, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the five retainers and radiator cover.
3. Remove the three bolts for each headlamp.
4. Press the clip next to the vertical aim adjuster, pull the headlamp
assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the five screws and the protective bulb cover from the
headlamp assembly.
Low beam
•Disconnect electrical connector
and remove retainer and
headlamp bulb from headlamp
assembly.
High beam
•Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and then pulling
it straight out.
•Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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Note:To ensure a good seal, attach the bulb cover and partially tighten
the screws. Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered. Finish
tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper-left, lower right
etc.)
Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned
out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your
authorized dealer.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
The front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs are located in the
headlamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove five retainers and radiator cover.
3. Remove three bolts, pull headlamp assembly forward and disconnect
the electrical connector.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new bulb
until it snaps, locking it into
position.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs
The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located
in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
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1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
trunk and remove the retainer.
2. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the lamp assembly hardware.
3. Remove the three nut and washer
assemblies, then pull the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket and
push in the new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then remove two
screws, grommets and the license
plate lamp assembly from the trunk
lid.
2. Carefully pull the bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
3. Install the lamp assembly on
trunk lid with two grommets,
ensuring the grommets are pushed
all the way in to the trunk lid and secure with two screws.
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Replacing backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open trunk
and carefully pull the trunk lid liner
away to expose the lamp assembly.
2. Remove bulb socket from the
trunk lid by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid
by turning clockwise.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly
To change the high-mount
brakelamp assembly:
1. Remove the high-mount
brakelamp assembly from the
headliner by pulling downward on
the assembly.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector and remove the
high-mount brakelamp assembly.
3. Install the new high-mount brakelamp assembly by aligning the tabs
and pushing upward until it snaps in place.
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