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and defogger
3
Interior features
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
n When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
n When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
CAUTION
n To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
nThe rear window and outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
n When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defoggers off.
Vehicles with timer: The defog-
gers will automatically turn off
after approximately 15 min-
utes.
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NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
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Audio system types
CD player with external CD changer controller and AM/FM radio.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
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n
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
CAUTION
nFor vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
lPart 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
l Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
l CAUTION
• This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 169
Using the CD playerP. 175
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 181
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 188
Using the AUX adapterP. 190
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NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine o\
ff.
n To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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Using the radio
\
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Vol u m eStation selector
Frequency seek Frequency adjust
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM·SAT/FM mode buttons Station scanPower
Text message display
(SAT mode)
Vo lu m e
Station scan Station selector
Frequency seek Frequency adjust
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM·SAT/FM mode buttonsPower
Text message display
(SAT mode)
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or or
pressing “
∧” or “ ∨” on or .
Press and hold the button (from or
to or
) that the station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
n Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
n Scanning all radio stations within range
Press or .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
XM® Satellite Radio* (if equipped)
n Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press or and select the XM
® band.
The display changes as follows each time or
is pressed.
AM → SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3