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Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan
shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape
deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of
deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap
around and become lodged in the tape transport. The
other adverse condition is low or ªmuddyº sound from
one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were
turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should
periodically clean the head with a commercially available
WET cleaning cassette.
As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every
30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very
dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to
remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette.AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 4 DISC CD
CHANGER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE:
Power to operate the radio is supplied through
the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position
to operate the radio.
Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
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To Set The Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit
to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will
show in the display window. Select the push-button you
wish to lock onto this station and press and release that
button. If a station is not selected within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play
but will not be locked into push-button memory.
You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM
stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the
stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push-
button twice.
To Change From Clock To Radio Mode
Press the time button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
General Information
This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2.
This device must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressively ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Operating Instructions Ð CD Changer
NOTE
: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position and the volume control ON before the CD player
will operate.
Inserting the Compact Disc
You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
OFF the time of day will be displayed. If the volume
control is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode
and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display
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Changing the blower speed
The blower may be operated (when the ignition key is in
the ON position) at 4 different speeds. Select the best
speed to fit your needs. When the blower switch is set to
the ``O'' position, all air conditioning functions will stop.
Changing the temperature
Select the desired temperature level by turning the tem-
perature control dial either clockwise or counterclock-
wise. Turning the temperature control dial clockwise
makes the air warmer.
NOTE: When the engine coolant temperature is low, the
temperature of air introduced into the passenger com-
partment does not change even if the temperature control
dial is moved to the high temperature side.
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How to use the controls
Heating
Set the mode selection dial to the position shown in the
illustration and set the air selection switch (A) to the
ªoutsideº position.
Adjust the temperature by turning the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE: When maximum heating is needed, set the
blower speed to the fourth position.
Defrosting or defogging of the windshield and
door windows
CAUTION!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all windows before driving.
To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door
windows, use the mode selection dial (ª
ºorªº).
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Adjust the temperature by turning the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise or counterclockwise.
Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE: If the outside air is dusty or otherwise contami-
nated, or if maximum cooling performance is desired, set
air selection switch (A) to the recirculation position and
the temperature control dial all the way to the left.
Introduce outside air from time to time for proper
ventilation.
Important operation tips for air conditioning
1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible.
Parking under the hot sun makes the vehicle interior
extremely hot, which requires more time to cool the
interior. If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the
windows for the first few minutes of air conditioning
operation to expel hot air.
2. Close the windows when the air conditioning is in use.
The entry of outside air through open windows will
reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When operating the system, make sure the air intake,
which is located in front of the windshield, is free of
obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the
air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the
plenum water drains.
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the
cause might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.
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3. Remove the locking cap (D) by turning it counter-
clockwise.4. Remove the bulb (E).
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CAUTION!
²Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare
hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the
headlights are operated.
If the glass surface is dirty, it should be cleaned
with alcohol and installed after drying thor-
oughly.
Adjustment of headlight aim
The alignment of the headlights should be checked by an
authorized dealer.
Front turn signal and parking lights
Turn the light socket (A) counterclockwise and pull it out
and remove the light bulb.
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Front fog lights (if so equipped)
1. Insert a screwdriver as shown in the illustration and
remove the screws.2. Slide the light unit outward to remove it. Turn the
light socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
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CAUTION!
²Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare
hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the fog
lights are operated.
If the glass surface is dirty, it should be cleaned
with alcohol and installed after drying thor-
oughly.
Front side marker lights
Turn the light socket counterclockwise and pull it out and
remove the light bulb.
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Rear combination lights
1. Turn the trim cover clip (A) counterclockwise and
remove the trim cover clip. Partially remove the trim
cover in the trunk.2. Remove the light case mounting nuts. Disconnect the
connector.
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