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14comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem
with one of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
[IS04400(ALL)05/96]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals while
you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is
misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the
first opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towed
in.
[IS04500(ALL)05/96]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are
driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition
corrected itself.
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[IS04600(ALL)05/96]
An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an
engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the
Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was
misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After
refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles
without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle consists
of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
[IS04700(ALL)05/96]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not
necessary to have the engine serviced.
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[IS04800(ALL)05/96]
Under certain conditions, the Service Engine Soon Light may
come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Service
Engine Soon Light comes on and you suspect that the fuel cap
is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible and turn off the engine. Remove and replace the cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
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[AS12027(ALL)04/95]3.
Load discs into disc magazine slots (numbered 1 through 10)
one at a time with labeled surfaces upward, starting with
bottom slot number 1 (Figure 3).
[AS12030(ALL)05/95]
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Insert loaded disc magazine into chamber unit with the
arrow on top of the disc magazine pointing toward the
changer (Figure 4).Make sure magazine is fully inserted
into changer.
[AS12036(ALL)06/95]
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[AS12039(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s) from the disc
magazine, push the corresponding lever(s) (numbered
1 to 10 on the side of the disc magazine) to the left.
Disc(s) will partially come out for easy removal.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blend circuit has
been incorporated into this system. This feature automatically
switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS36200(ALL)05/96]
Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM
frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(ALL)05/96]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal Capture and
Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and
when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the displayed
frequency does not change. While passing the tower, the station
may switch back and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)05/96]
When several broadcast towers are present (common in
metropolitan areas), several stations may overload the receiver,
resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)05/96]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has
been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal
capture and overload.
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[AS36600(ALL)05/96]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS36700(ALL)05/96]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
establish the frequencies that AM and FM radio stations may
use for their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM: 530,
540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9
MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
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[AS36800(ALL)05/96]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given area. This radio
will tune to each of these frequencies using manual tune and no
fine tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use other
frequencies.
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Controls and Features
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Turn the Temperature Control Knob toward the WARM
(red) area.
[CF04000(ALL)01/96]3.
Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the speed of your choice. When
your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the Fan Speed
Knob to a lower speed, or adjust the Temperature Control
Knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable
temperature.
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[CF04100(ALL)01/96]
To defrost the windshield and side windows:
[CF04200(ALL)01/96]
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Turn the Function Selector Knob toV(DEFROST), turn the
Temperature Control Knob to the WARM (red) area and turn
the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice.
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[CF04300(ALL)01/96]
To heat and defrost at the same time:
[CF04400(ALL)01/96]
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Turn the Function Selector Knob toP
(DEFROST/FLOOR),turn the Temperature Control Knob and
the Fan Speed Knob to provide the temperature and fan
speed you prefer.
[CF04500(ALL)01/96]
Do not place objects under the front seats unless your vehicle is
equipped with an under seat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air to the back seats.
[CF04600(ALL)01/96]
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the
windshield on the outside of your vehicle. They could block the
air intake.
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[CF04700(ALL)01/96]
Heating and Air Conditioning System
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[CF04800(ALL)04/96]
Turning On the Heat
[CF04900(ALL)01/96]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost the
windshield using the Function Selector Knob located in the
control assembly in the instrument panel.
[CF05000(ALL)07/96]
The seven function selector modes are: MAX A/C, AC,Q
(PANEL),S(PANEL/FLOOR),R(FLOOR),P
(DEFROST/FLOOR), andV(DEFROST). If your vehicle is
equipped with a rear seat climate control system, the instrument
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The air conditioner may be used to cool the outside air being
drawn into your vehicle, but using recirculated air is more
economical and cools your vehicle more quickly.
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[CF06200(ALL)01/96]
Cooling your vehicle with outside air
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[CF06300(ALL)01/96]
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter
but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less
cooling capacity.
[CF06400(ALL)01/96]
To cool your vehicle with outside air:
[CF06500(ALL)01/96]1.
Turn the Function Selector Knob to the A/C orS
(PANEL/FLOOR).
[CF06600(ALL)01/96]2.
Turn the Temperature Control Knob to COOL.
[CF06700(ALL)01/96]3.
Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice.
[CF06800(ALL)01/96]4.
Make sure that the registers in the instrument panel are open
and adjusted to the positions of your choice.
[CF06900(ALL)01/96]
During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from
the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Correct
this by switching the Function Control Knob to MAX A/C.
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[CF07000(ALL)01/96]
Improving fuel economy
[CF07100(ALL)01/96]
Whenever you turn on the air conditioning, your vehicle uses
more fuel because the air conditioning compressor is running.
To get better fuel economy while cooling your vehicle, do not
use the air conditioner on mild days. Instead, set the function
control knob toQ(PANEL) and turn the temperature control
knob to COOL.
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[CF07200(ALL)01/96]
Operating tips
[CF07300(ALL)01/96]
To vary the temperature inside your vehicle, move the
Temperature Control Knob toward WARM (red) for warmer
temperatures and toward COOL (blue) for cooler temperatures.
The Temperature Control Knob setting determines the
temperature of the air being discharged from the system in all
operating modes (heating or A/C).
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (does not flash) when you signal a
turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this
condition corrected as soon as possible, and use the accepted
hand signals until the turn signal system is repaired.
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[CF17700(ALL)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF17800(ALL)01/96]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamps on 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 panel is illuminated.
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[CF17900(ALL)01/96]
To return to the low beam setting, pull the turn signal lever
toward you until it latches back into the neutral position. The
high beam indicator light turns off.
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[CF18000(ALL)01/96]
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Flashing the Lights
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[CF18200(ALL)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the turn signal lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The high beam headlamps
will flash whether the headlamps are on or off.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
[CF22100(ALL)01/96]
With the tilt steering option, you can move your steering wheel
up or down.
[CF22200(ALL)01/96]
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Tilt steering release lever location
[CF22300(ALL)04/96]
To change the position of the steering column:
[CF22400(ALL)04/96]1.
Make sure your vehicle is stopped.
[CF22500(ALL)04/96]2.
Pull the tilt release lever on the column toward you.
[CF22600(ALL)01/96]3.
Tilt the steering wheel up or down until you find the best
position for you.
[CF22700(ALL)04/96]4.
Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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Move the Autolamp Delay slider knob to the far left position
with the vehicle in park and ignition in the RUN position. Then
press the mirror DIM and Autolamp ON switches
simultaneously. The Autolamp ON LED will flash, indicating it's
into the special mode. Slowly slide the Autolamp Delay control
to the right until the DIM LED is on steadily. This indicates the
current setting for the early/late headlamp. (The factory setting
would fall in the middle of the control slide range.)
[CF28100(ALL)01/96]
If earlier activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the left. The DIM LED will start
flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The further
left the control is moved the earlier the headlamps will come
on. Pressing the Autolamp button will enter the new setting and
return the mirror back to normal operation.
[CF28200(ALL)01/96]
If later activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the right. The DIM LED will
start flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The
further right the control is moved, the later the headlamps will
come on. Pressing the Autolamp switch will enter the new
setting and return the mirror back to the normal operation.
[CF28300(ALL)04/96]
To turn the autolamp off, press the On/Off button. The
indicator light will turn off.
[CF28400(ALL)04/96]
To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle:
[CF28500(ALL)04/96]
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Move the slider knob to the right. Once the slider knob is to
the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on.
[CF28600(ALL)04/96]
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The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the
longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle.
Similarly, if you move the slide knob only slightly toward
the left, the headlamps stay on for only a moment after you
turn your vehicle off.
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Doors
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[CF31800(ALL)01/96]
For information on the liftgate refer to theLiftgatesection later
in this chapter.
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[CF31900(ALL)01/96]
Sliding Door
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[CF32000(ALL)01/96]
The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
[CF32100(ALL)01/96]
To open the sliding door from inside of the vehicle, pull the
handle toward the rear of the vehicle. The door will stay open if
you slide it all the way back until the detent at the bottom of
the door engages.
[CF32200(ALL)01/96]
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The inside sliding door handle
[CF32300(ALL)01/96]
To close the door, pull the handle toward the front of the
vehicle and slide the door. Be sure it is fully closed.
[CF32400(ALL)01/96]
To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, unlock the
door then unlatch the sliding door by pulling the handle
straight out and sliding the door back.
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Cancelling and reactivating the one-touch-down feature
[CF35700(ALL)01/96]
The one-touch-down power window feature can be cancelled
and reactivated at any time using the following procedure:
[CF35800(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
[CF35900(ALL)01/96]2.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn first to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position. Remove the key
and within 30 seconds:
[CF36000(ALL)01/96]3.
Press and hold the DOWN side of the driver's side window
rocker switch.
[CF36100(ALL)01/96]4.
Within two seconds, put the key in the ignition.
[CF36200(ALL)01/96]5.
Hold the switch down until a long (two second) tone is
heard. Release the switch while the tone is active.
[CF36300(ALL)01/96]6.
After the long tone, a confirmation sequence will be heard.
One beep indicates the feature is inactive. Two beeps
indicates the feature is active.
[CF36400(ALL)01/96]
Repeat this procedure any time you want to cancel or reactivate
the one-touch-down power window feature.
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[CF36500(ALL)01/96]
Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows
[CF36600(ALL)01/96]
To open the flip-open quarter windows in the third row,
squeeze the upper and lower pads and pull the rear portion of
the latch toward you. Swing the latch forward and out, then
lock it into the open position by pushing rearward until you
hear a click. To close the windows, squeeze the upper and
lower pads and pull the handle inward. Release pads and push
the handle inward until you hear a click.
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