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The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.
ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types will
damage the unit.
Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage
the CD player and void your audio system warranty.
Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or
the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage
the player.
If your changer does not work, it may be that:
²A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.
²The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC (140ÉF). Allow the
player to cool down before operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is
inserted.
Cleaning compact discs
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.
CD and CD changer care
²Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
²Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
²Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer
magazine.
Controls and features
50

ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Horsepower-single exhaust
1200 @ 4250 rpm
Horsepower-single exhaust2205 @ 4250 rpm
Horsepower-dual exhaust1215 @ 4500 rpm
Horsepower-dual exhaust2220 @ 4500 rpm
Torque-single exhaust1275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-single exhaust2280 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-dual exhaust1285 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-dual exhaust2290 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
Required fuel Refer to9octane recommendations9
in theMaintenance and Care
chapter
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1
1/10.0:12
1
Vehicles sold in California, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut
only.
2Vehicles sold outside California, New York, Massachusetts and
Connecticut.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 469 (215.3)
(2) Overall width 1 987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1 472 (58.0)
(4) Wheelbase 2 990 (117.7)
(5) Track - Front 1 611 (63.4)
(5) Track - Rear 1 659 (65.3)
Capacities and specifications
184

Transmission .............................114
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................152
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
lubricant specifications ..........184
Trunk
remote release .....................65,71
Turn signal ...............................8,54
Vehicle dimensions ...................184
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................186
Vehicle loading ..........................118
Ventilating your vehicle ...........108Warning chimes ...........................12
Warning lights (see Lights) .........6
Washer fluid ..............................147
Water, Driving through .............122
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................134
Windows ......................................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............156
operation ...................................55
replacing wiper blades ...........157
Wrecker towing .........................140
Index
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