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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many
features. This section describes
those features and how to use them.
(If you have an optional audio
system, refer to the operating
instructions that came with it.)On EX modelYour vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.Vents, Heating, and A/C
.............
104
Air Flow Controls
....................
105
Ventilation
...............................
106
Using the Heater
.....................
106
Using the A/C
.........................
106
Dehumidify the Interior
..........
107
To Defog and Defrost
..............
107
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows
........
108
To Turn Everything Off
...........
108
Audio System
..............................
109
Playing the AM/FM Radio
..........
110
Playing the XM
®Radio
................
113
Playing a Disc
.............................
119
Disc Player Error Messages
.......
125
Disc Changer Error Messages
................................
126
Protecting Your Discs
.................
127
FM/AM Radio Reception
............
130
Radio Theft Protection
................
132
Setting the Clock
.........................
133
Remote Audio Controls
...............
135
Auxiliary Input Jack
....................
136
Cruise Control
............................
137
Features
103
Features
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Operating the Optional Disc
ChangerOn LX modelAn optional six disc changer is
available for your vehicle. This disc
changer uses the same controls used
for the in-dash disc player or the
radio.
Load the desired discs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the disc changer, press the
CD/TAPE button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a different disc, use the preset 5
button (DISC-) or the preset 6
button (DISC +). To select the
previous disc, press the preset 5
button (DISC -), or the preset 6
button (DISC +) to select the next
disc in sequence. If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search for
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If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, find the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
your vehicle to your dealer.Error
Message Cause
Solution
DISCFOCUS error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Make sure it is inserted correctly in the disc
player.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
For more information, see page 128.
NO No disc in the magazine Insert disc.
ERR Mechanical error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page 128.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
HOT High temperature
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
EJEC No magazine in the
changer Insert magazine.
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Additional Information on
Recommended Discs
The disc player/changer has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated below, it may
become stuck inside and damage the
audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown to
the right:1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
2. Damaged discs
3. Poor quality discs
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using Printer
Label Kit Sealed With Plastic
RingChipped/
Cracked Warped
Burrs
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Directional Signals
.................
60, 71
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
.......
167
Disc Care
...................................
127
Disc Changer Error
Messages
...............................
126
Disc Player Error Messages
......
125
Disposal of Used Oil
...................
195
Doors Indicator
...................................
11
Locking and Unlocking
............
80
Power Door Locks
...................
80
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S.
Vehicles)
................................
253
Driver and Passenger Safety
..........
5
Driving
.......................................
157
Economy
.................................
146
Driving Guidelines
.....................
158
Dust and Pollen Filter
................
210
E
Economy, Fuel
...........................
146
Emergencies on the Road
..........
221
Battery, Jump Starting
.............
231
Brake System Indicator
.....
58, 237 Changing a Flat Tire
...............
223
Charging System Indicator
........................
58, 235
Checking the Fuses
................
239
Driving with a Flat Tire
...........
223
Hazard Warning Flashers
........
73
Jump Starting
..........................
231
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
........................
58, 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
58, 236
Overheated Engine
.................
233
Towing
....................................
244
Emergency Brake
........................
94
Emergency Flashers
....................
73
Emergency Towing
....................
244
Emissions Controls
....................
258
Emissions Testing
......................
261
Engine Adding Engine Coolant
...........
196
Coolant Temperature Gauge
....
67
If it Won't Start
........................
229
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............................
58, 236
Oil Life Indicator
.....................
185
Oil Pressure Indicator
.......
58, 235 Oil, What Kind to Use
.............
193
Overheating
............................
233
Specifications
..........................
250
Speed Limiter
..........................
163
Starting
...................................
160
Engine Coolant
..........................
196
Engine Number
.........................
249
Ethanol in Gasoline
....................
142
Evaporative Emissions Controls
..................................
258
Exhaust Fumes
............................
52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by
....................................
16
F
Fan, Interior
...............................
105
Features
.....................................
103
Filters Dust and Pollen
.......................
210
Oil
...........................................
194
Flashers, Hazard Warning
...........
73
Flat Tire, Changing a
.................
223
Floor Mats
.................................
209
CONTINUED
Index
III
INDEX
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