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Electronic Stereo and Stereo Cassette
Radios
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Both the Electronic Stereo Radio and Cassette Radio offer full
electronic tuning with new soft touch controls.
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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How to turn the radio on and adjust the volume
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Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on. Press it again
to turn it off.
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Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to increase the
volume. Press the left (s) side of the button to decrease the
volume. Illuminated bars in the display show the relative
volume level.
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NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listening
level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will
come back to a ªnominalº listening level. However, if
the radio power is turned off, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power was
switched off.
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Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band.
Pushing the button more than once will alternate between AM,
FM1 and FM2. These functions are used with the station
memory buttons described underHow to tune radio stations.
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Using the Power Antenna
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The power antenna will automatically rise when your radio is
turned on and the ignition is in the ON or ACC position. It will
lower when either the radio or the ignition is turned off.
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Power antenna maintenance and care
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Never drive your vehicle through a car wash with the power
antenna mast extended. This can cause damage to the
antenna mast, which is not covered under warranty. Turn off
your radio and/or the vehicle. This will automatically retract
the antenna.
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If your power antenna mast ever becomes damaged, the
mast may not extend or retract properly which might limit
reception performance. In this case, it is not necessary to
replace the entire power antenna assembly. A replacement
mast can be obtained from your dealership for a nominal fee.
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Occasionally, the power antenna mast should be wiped clean
with mild soap and water or denatured alcohol. This
prevents debris from accumulating on the mast which can
cause excessive wear and decrease the power antenna life.
Never use petroleum-based products to clean your antenna
mast.
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Common Radio Reception Conditions
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Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely
clear and noise-free, such as the following:
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Distance/Strength
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The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM
signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this
distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signal
becomes weaker.
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Controls and Features
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The Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle has one of the following:
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Heating Only System (Without Air Conditioning)
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
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If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the
diagrams on the following pages.
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Heating Only System
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The control for your heater system is located at the center of the
instrument panel below the radio. The heater will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your heater
will heat and/or ventilate your vehicle interior depending on
the function selector knob position and temperature you select.
The function selector knob allows you to select heating or
ventilation and determine where the air will be directed. The
temperature control knob setting determines the temperature of
the air that flows into the vehicle.
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The control for the heating only system
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To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF.
This will turn the fan on and allow air flow into the vehicle. To
turn your heater off, select OFF. This will turn the fan off and
stop air flow from coming into the vehicle.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if equipped)
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Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes pollen and
road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of
the vehicle. For maintenance of this filter, see theMaintenance
and Carechapter.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice
from both the inside and outside of the rear window.
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The button for the rear window defroster is on the instrument
panel, to the right of the steering wheel.
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The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear window before using
the defroster. With the engine running, push the defroster
button.
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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If
the window is still not clear, turn the defroster on again.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition
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LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the gearshift for all vehicles with
an automatic transaxle.
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LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on
floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking
brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of gear,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P (Park) to move
the key to the LOCK position.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key.
The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn,
move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories
to operate while the engine is not running. For example, you
can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio without starting the
engine.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary,
depending on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual
transaxle.
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If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle:
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Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake fully.
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Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:
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Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).
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Set the parking brake fully.
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Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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The steering wheel locks when the key is removed.
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If the driver's door is open while the key is still in the ignition,
a warning chime sounds.
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to
the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away
from you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the high
beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment
and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the
headlamp knob is in the on or off position.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON position.
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Using the windshield wiper
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The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or interval
wipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pause
between wiping cycles.
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The vehicle speed can also be decreased by momentarily
depressing the Coast switch (Tap down). Each tap will decrease
the speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Resume feature
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The speed control system will be disengaged as soon as the
brake or clutch pedal is depressed. To turn to the previously set
speed, momentarily depress the RES switch.
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Dome Lamp
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Your vehicle has a dome lamp above the front seat. The switch
on the dome lamp turns it on and off.
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The switch on the dome lamp
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Dome lamp delay
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Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. If you set the
switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the
dome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened.
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The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the
ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position. It will not
turn off if either front door is open or if you move the dome
lamp switch to the ON position.
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
panel that operates all four windows.
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In order to use your power window controls, the ignition switch
must be in the ON position.
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The master controls on the driver's door
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Do not let children play with the power windows.
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One-touch-down window
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The one-touch-down feature allows you to completely open the
driver's window by briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of
the window switch. To stop the window before it opens
completely, press the switch again.
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The one-touch feature only opens the window. To close the
window, you must press and hold the top of the switch.
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