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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
[AS33600(F )04/96]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory preset buttons. These buttons can be
used to select up to 6 preset AM stations.
Follow the easy steps below to set these
buttons to the desired frequencies:
[AS33800(F )04/96]
1. Tune to the desired frequency.
[AS33900(F )04/96]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button in until the sound returns.
That station is now held in memory on that
button.
[AS34000(F )04/96]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset you want to set.
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NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
[AS34300(F )04/96]
The ªTONEº control on the right side of your
radio controls the bass and treble balance. Rotate
the control clockwise to increase the treble
response (more highs) and counterclockwise to
increase the bass response (more lows).
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Clock Operation
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How to view the clock mode
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[AS34600(F )08/95]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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How to set the clock
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1. Turn the radio on.
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2. Press and hold in the
ON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCK control.
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3. While holding the
ªON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCKº button in, press
the ªTUNEº button left (S) to advance the
hours and right (+) to advance the minutes.
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[AS34740(F )09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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[AS35200(F )04/96]
Common Radio Reception
Conditions
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[AS35300(F )08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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1. Distance/Strength
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[AS35500(F )08/95]
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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[AS35575(F )08/95]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to its maximum length for
proper reception. If your antenna is not
fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air
intake area of your Air Conditioner (if
equipped) and Heater System which could
block the air intake. The intake area is located
at the bottom of the windshield.
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Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch
(If equipped)
[CF13700(F )04/96]
To choose which fuel tank that you want your
engine to draw fuel from (front or rear) you
must use this switch. Your fuel gauge will
display the amount of fuel available in the
currently selected tank.
[CF13800(F )04/96]
The fuse that protects the fuel tank selector
circuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTOR
on your fuse panel cover.
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Fuel tank selector switch
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[CF14000(F )03/96]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[CF14100(FM)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[CF14200(FM)01/96]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps, use the headlamp switch to the left of the
steering column.
[CF14300(FM)04/96]
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps
are now on.
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2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
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3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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Headlamp switch
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF15000(FM)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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Ignition
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[CF24110(FM)01/96]
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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[CF24120(FM)01/96]
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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[CF24130(FM)01/96]
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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[CF24140(FM)01/96]
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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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
[CF24160(F )03/96]
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift if your vehicle's gearshift is on the
column.
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LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted gearshifts. If the
parking brake is not set and the gearshift
is moved out of Park (automatic
transmission) or out of gear (manual
transmission), your vehicle may move
unexpectedly.
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[CF24200(F )05/96]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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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 the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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[CF24240(FM)04/96]
ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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[CF24250(F )03/96]
In order to turn the key from the ON or OFF
position to the ACCESSORY position, you must
push the key release button if your vehicle's
manual transmission gearshift is mounted on the
floor.
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Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
driver's door while the key is in the ignition and
in the OFF, LOCK, or ACCESSORY position.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[CF24290(F )03/96]
Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition will vary, depending on the type of
gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift levers may
be mounted on the steering column or on the
floor or console.
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If you have a manual transmission, you have a
key release lever which allows you to remove
your key from the ignition. The key release lever
is on the upper right of the steering column, just
above the key lock cylinder. The lever says
PUSH.
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Key release lever
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[CF24330(F )03/96]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the column:
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
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3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:
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1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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3. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake.
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4. Push and hold in the key release button.
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5. Turn the key to LOCK.
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6. Remove the key.
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Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).
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[CF24480(F )05/96]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
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[CF24490(F )05/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[CF24500(FM)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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[CF31600(FM)02/96]
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever
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To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control switches
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