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A chime will sound to signify that the feature has been
successfully completed.
To Unlock the Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter twice to
unlock the trunk.
NOTE:A slight delay of up to two seconds can occur
before the trunk unlatches.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn on the panic alarm feature, press and release the
PANIC button. When the panic alarm is on the headlights
and park/lamps will flash, the horn will pulse on and off
and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
press the PANIC button a second time, or until vehicle
speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Up to four transmitters can be programmed to your
vehicle. Your new vehicle was shipped with two trans-
mitters. See your dealer for additional transmitters.
Additional transmitters can be programmed to the sys-
tem by using the following procedure:
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the switch to
the RUN position.
2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
for between four and ten seconds.
3. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button and press the
PANIC button. A chime will sound to indicate that the
transmitter programming mode has been entered.
4. Press a button on all transmitters to be programmed to
the system, including any previously programmed trans-
mitters. A chime will sound when each transmitter has
been programmed.
5. Turn the ignition switch off to exit the transmitter
programming mode.
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General Information
This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device
must accept any interference that may be received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
If your transmitter fails to operate from a normal dis-
tance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
batteries is from one to two years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is 2016 or its
equivalent.
NOTE:Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thin
coin or similar object to pry the two halves of the
transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber
gasket during removal.
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control com-
pletely upward to the second de-
tent to turn on the interior lights.
The interior lights will remain on
when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components can be illuminated
at full brightness during the daytime. These are the
Odometer and Radio. This can be helpful when driving
with your headlights on during the daytime such as in a
parade or a funeral procession. To activate this feature,
rotate the dimmer ring on the left stalk one detent lower
than the dome light.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interiorlights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control
Lever up or down.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel Features................74
mStandard Instrument Cluster...............75
mOptional Instrument Cluster...............76
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............77
mElectronic Digital Clock..................82
NClock Setting Procedure..................82
mRadio General Information................82
NRadio Broadcast Signals..................82
NTwo Types Of Signals...................82
NElectrical Disturbances...................83
NAM Reception........................83NFM Reception.........................83
mSales Code RBBÐAM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability
............................83
NRadio Operation.......................83
NMode Button.........................85
NScan Button (Radio Mode)................85
NCassette Player Features.................86
N
CD Changer Control Capability Ð If Equipped..87
mSales Code RBKÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls
........88
NRadio Operation.......................88
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NCD Player Operation....................90
N
CD Changer Control Capability Ð If Equipped..92
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............93
NSystem Activation......................94
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID).....................94
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And RBK
Radios..............................94
NSelecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1
And RBQ Radios......................95
NSelecting a Channel.....................95
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels.......95
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped).........................96
NPTY Button9Scan9......................96
NPTY Button9Seek9......................96
NSatellite Antenna.......................96NReception Quality......................96
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......97
m6 Disc CD Changer Ð If Equipped..........98
NLoading The CD Changer................98
NPlaying Discs.........................99
NSeek Button..........................99
NFF/Tune/RW.........................99
NMode Button.........................99
NProgram Button 1......................99
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)...........99
NProgram Button 5......................99
NTime Button.........................100
NChanging Modes......................100
NRemoving Discs From The CD Changer.....100
N
CD Changer Operation With The Changer Off. . 100
mCompact Disc Maintenance...............100
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mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones.......101
mClimate Controls......................101
NHeater Only.........................101
NSide Window Demisters.................103NOutside Air Intake....................103
NAir Conditioning Ð If Equipped..........103
NOperating Tips.......................108
mElectric Rear Window Defroster...........110
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ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and
minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when
the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is
accurately maintained.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position.
Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press
either the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio.
The display will show TIME.
2. Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set
minutes. The time setting will increase each time you
press a button.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these ªap-
parentº malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
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Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
SALES CODE RBBÐAM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD
CHANGER CAPABILITY
Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
RBB Radio
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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.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to
the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
For your convenience, the volume can be turned down,
but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition
is ON.
Seek
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.
Tune
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If the button is pushed and held,
the radio will continue to tune until the button is
released. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pushed.
To Set The Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Select the ª1±5º button you wish to lock onto this station
and press and release that button. If a button 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
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stations to be locked into push-button memory. The
stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the push-button twice.
Every time a preset button is used a corresponding
button number will be displayed.
Audio
The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL-
ANCE, and FADE.
Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed.
Press the SEEK + or SEEK ± to increase or decrease the
Bass tones.
Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK ± to increase or
decrease the Treble tones.
Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK ± to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK ± to adjust the
sound level between the front and rear speakers.Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit
setting tone, balance, and fade.
AM/FM Selection
Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The
operating mode will be displayed next to the station
frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received in the FM mode.
Mode Button
Press the MODE button to select between the cassette
tape player, CD changer, or the Satellite Radio (if
equipped). When the Satellite Radio (if equipped) is
selected ªSATº will appear in your radio display.
A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the
Satellite or radio mode.
SCAN Button (Radio Mode)
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop
the search, press SCAN a second time.
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