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4. Wait a few minutes for the system to
automatically regulate. Then adjust the
temperature as necessary to nd your
comfort setting.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the
windshield. For more information on the solar
sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.
After your vehicle is started, the display will show
the interior temperature settings.
When the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) is pressed, the
display will show readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Use the ENG/MET button to toggle between them.
AUTO (Automatic Air Conditioning):If AUTO
is selected on the fan or mode control, the
system will automatically control the air
conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor
will run automatically even at cool outside
temperatures in order to dehumidify the air.
The A/C indicator light will be lit when the system
is operating automatically, even at near
freezing outside temperatures. Press the A/C
button on the fan control to turn off the A/C.For improved window clearing performance in
defog or defrost modes, the A/C compressor will
run automatically in damp cool conditions.
h(Auto Recirculation):If AUTO is selected
on either the fan or mode control, the system
will automatically control the air inlet to supply
fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air
to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the
recirculation button will light whenever the system
switches to recirculation. You may force outside
air by pressing the outside air button. The
next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, the
air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation.
Manual Operation
9(Fan):Turn the left knob either to the left or
right to adjust the fan speed. Turning this control
completely counterclockwise will turn on the
automatic fan operation.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at
the highest setting, the passenger compartment air
lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, seePassenger Compartment Air Filter
on page 192andScheduled Maintenance on
page 442.
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Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 115for more information.Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)
If your vehicle has an AM/FM base radio with a
single CD player and preset buttons numbered one
through six, the radio will have a clock button for
setting the time. You can set the time by following
these steps:
1. Press the clock button until the hour numbers
begin ashing on the display. Press the clock
button a second time and the minute numbers
will begin ashing on the display.
2. While either the hour or the minute numbers
are ashing, turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio, clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the time. Instead of using the tune knob,
you can also press the SEEK, FWD (forward),
or REV (reverse) buttons to adjust the time.
3. Press the clock button again until the clock
display stops ashing to set the currently
displayed time; otherwise, the ashing will
stop after ve seconds and the current time
displayed will be automatically set.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM),
can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for three seconds until a beep
sounds. When that pushbutton is pressed and
released, the station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat the Steps 2 through 4 for each
pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble):To adjust the bass or
treble, press the tune knob or the pushbuttons
located under the BASS/TREB display, until the
desired tone control label displays. Turn the tune
knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the setting. Adjust the setting by pressing
either the SEEK, FWD (forward), or REV (reverse)
buttons. The current bass or treble level displays.
If a station’s frequency is weak, or has static,
decrease the treble.
EQ (Equalization):Press this button to select
preset equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode, press the EQ
button until Manual appears on the display or start
to manually adjust the bass or treble by pressing
the tune knob.
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Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the tune
knob until the tone control labels display. Continue
pressing to highlight the desired label, or press the
pushbutton positioned under the desired label.
Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the highlighted setting. The highlighted
setting can also be adjusted by pressing either the
SEEK, FWD (forward) or REV (reverse) button
until the desired levels are obtained. If a station’s
frequency is weak, or has static, decrease the
treble.
To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the
middle position, press the pushbutton positioned
under the BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB (treble)
label for more than two seconds. A beep sounds
and the level adjusts to the middle position.
To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to
the middle position, press the tune knob for more
than two seconds until a beep sounds.
EQ (Equalization):Press this button to select
preset equalization settings.To return to the manual mode, press the EQ
button until Manual displays or start to manually
adjust the bass, midrange, or treble by pressing
the tune knob.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust balance or
fade, press the tune knob until the speaker control
labels display. Continue pressing to highlight the
desired label, or press the pushbutton positioned
under the desired label. Turn the tune knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the
highlighted setting. The highlighted setting can also
be adjusted by pressing either the SEEK, FWD
(forward), or REV (reverse) button until the desired
levels are obtained.
To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle
position, press the pushbutton positioned under
the BAL or FADE label for more than two seconds.
A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle
position.
To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to
the middle position, press the tune knob for more
than two seconds until a beep sounds.
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