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Features of your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
When using a portable audio device connected to power outlet, noise may
occur during playback.
If this happens, use the original power
source of the portable audio device
(e.g., batteries).
To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle’s air conditioning or heating
system.
When replacing the fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct capaci-
ty.
All stored bookmarks are all erased
when the car battery is disconnected
or power to the vehicle is lost. If this
occurs, the bookmarks will have to be
reset.
Do not add any oil to the rotating parts. Keep magnets, screwdrivers
and other metallic objects away from
the tape mechanism and head.CAUTION
Do not insert warped or poor
quality discs into the CD player
as damage to the unit may occur.
Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot as damage tothe unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The playbackmechanism may be damaged ifyou spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damage
to the system mechanisms couldoccur.
Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the compact disc toskip. Do not use the compact disc
when driving in such conditionsas damage to the compact discface could occur.
Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while the disc isbeing pulled into the audio unitby the self-loading mechanism.Damage to the audio unit and
compact disc could occur.
This equipment is designed to be used only in a 12 volt DC batterysystem with negative ground.
This unit is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disas-semble or adjust any parts.
When driving your vehicle, be sure to keep the volume of the
unit set low enough to allow youto hear sounds coming from the outside.
Do not expose this equipment (including the speakers and tape)to water or excessive moisture.
Avoid using recorded compact discs in your audio unit. Originalcompact discs are recommended.
The unit is not sure of playing CD- RW (Rewritable).
When using the EQ function, turn off the EQ function of the deviceon the AUX input.
When no device is connected to the AUX cable, please pull out thecable from the JACK on the car.(AUX MODE is operational and noise may heard in the AUX
MODE.)
Maintenance
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Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours. G190300ATQ Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery hasbeen disconnected.
Climate control system
(See section 4)
Clock (See section 4)
Audio (See section 4)
WARNING
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the
engine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed
last when the battery is discon-nected.WARNING - Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg- ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
