2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Owners Manual

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gram the Universal Transceiver, but your garage door or other device does not operate, and your device was manufactured after 1996, your garage door opener or other device may have a “Rolling Code” system. 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On garage door openers with the “Rolling Code” feature, the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the copying of your code. To check if your device is protected by a “Rolling Code” system: † Check the owner’s manual for the device for mention † Press and hold the programmed button on the Univer- sal Transceiver. If the Universal Transceiver indicator light flashes rapidly and then stays on after 2 seconds, the device has the “Rolling Code” feature. of “Rolling Codes”. To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text: NOTE: The assistance of a second person may make the following programming procedure quicker and easier. 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you have difficulty in locating the training button, check your garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet, at www.homelink.com. 2. Press and hold the training button on the garage door opener head unit This will activate the “training” light. NOTE: After completing step 2, you have 30 seconds to start step 3. 3. Return to the Universal Transceiver in the vehicle and firmly press and release the garage door button. Press and release the button a second time to complete the training process. Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training. Your garage door opener should now recognize your Universal Transceiver. The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done. Refer to the Programming instructions. You may use either your Universal Transceiver or your original hand-held transmitter to open you garage door. Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some entry gates, require you to press and release the hand held transmitter button every two seconds during pro- gramming Continue to press and hold the Universal Transceiver button while you press and release the hand held trans- mitter button until the frequency signal has been learned. The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and then rapidly when the programming is successful. NOTE: When programming such a garage door opener or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to the garage door or gate motor. Operation Press and hold the desired button on the Universal Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also be used at any time. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Reprogramming A Single Button 1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter one to three inches away from the button to be trained. 3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button. 4. The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to flash, first slowly, then rapidly. When the indicator lights begin to flash rapidly, release both buttons. Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. HomeLinkt is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET The power outlet is located in the lower center of your instrument panel. A second power outlet is located inside the center console, if so equipped. All accessories con- nected to any outlet should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use. CAUTION! Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off † Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. † Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these inter- mittently and with greater caution. † After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 m Instrument Cluster Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 m Instrument Cluster Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 m Instrument Cluster – GTC Model . . . . . . . . . . .86 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 m Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer Display — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 N Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 N Trip Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 N Compass Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 m Cigar Lighter/Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 m Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 N To Set The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 m Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 N Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 N Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 N Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 N AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 N FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 m Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer Controls — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .97 N Operating Instructions — Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .97 N Power Switch, Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 80 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL N Seek Button (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 N Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 N PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 N Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 N Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 N Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 N AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 N Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 N To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory . . . . . . 100 N To Change From Clock To Radio Mode . . . . . . 100 N Operating Instructions — Tape Player . . . . . . . 100 N Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Fast Forward (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Tape Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Metal Tape Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 N Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 N Operating Instructions — CD Player . . . . . . . . 102 N Inserting The Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 N Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 N EJT CD (Eject) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 N FF/Tune/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 N Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 103 N Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 N Tape CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 N Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 N Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 N CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 m Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 N Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 N Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 N Electronic Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 N Seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 N Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 N To Set The Push-Button Memory . . . . . . . . . . 106 N Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 N Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 N Bass And Treble Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 N AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 N Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 N Cassette Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 N CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 N Radio Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 m Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . . . . . 111 N Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 N CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 N CD Changer Control Capability — If N Radio Display Messages Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 m 6 Disc CD Changer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 116 N Loading The CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 N Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 N Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 N FF/Tune/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 N Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 N Program Button 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 N Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 117 82 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL N Program Button 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 N Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 N Changing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 N Removing Discs From The CD Changer . . . . . 118 N CD Changer Operation With The Changer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 N Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 N Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 N CD Player — Single Disc In Radio . . . . . . . . . 119 N CD Player — 6 Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . 119 m Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . 120 m Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 121 m Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 . . . . 122 N Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 83 84 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 85 86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – GTC MODEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition key is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 2. Traction Control — If Equipped This display indicator illuminates momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. The indicator will blink during an active traction event, but will remain solid when the system is deactivated or if a system malfunction occurs. The Traction Control indicator will turn ON if: † The Traction Control system is in use. † The Traction Control switch has been used to turn † There is an Anti-Lock Brake system malfunction or † The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake tem- peratures. Traction Control system malfunction. the system OFF. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction Control indicator. This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the Traction Control indicator. 3. Cruise Light — If Equipped This light shows that the Speed Control System is ON. This light will also illuminate for a 5–second bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position. 4. Airbag Light The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the bulb replaced. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 5. Tachometer The red area of the scale shows the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear 88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL range. Before reaching the red area (over 6,500 rpm), ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine over speed. 6. Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. 7. High Beam Indicator This light shows that the headlights are on high beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam. 8. Speedometer the vehicle Shows kilometers-per-hour. 9. Charging System Light speed in miles-per-hour and This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. The light should come on briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices, such as the Fog Lights or Rear Defroster. If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDI- ATELY. See your local authorized dealer. 10. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate as long as the key is in the ON position, prior to engine start up. Approximately 15 seconds later the MIL may blink for 10 seconds then resume to full illumination. (See “EMISSIONS IN- SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS” in the “MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE” section of your Owner Manual for more details). If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap or poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. 11. Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This light shows when the fog lights are ON. 12. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range (approximately mid point on the scale) shows that the cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal temperature when driving in hot weather, up moun- tain grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the pointer rises to the “H” mark, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the problem is corrected. There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 the cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the cooling system. 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine cool- ant condition. 14. Transmission Range Indicator This indicator illuminates to show the automatic trans- mission gear selection. An optional AutoStick Gear Indicator displays the current transaxle gear when in AutoStick mode. 15. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed, during repair or 90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To switch from odometer to trip odometer, press and release the Trip Odometer button. Press and release the Trip button a second time to return to the odometer. While in trip mode, press and hold the button for at least 1⁄2 second to reset the trip odometer. Door, Deck or Trunk Ajar Warnings If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely closed, the word DOOR will replace the odometer dis- play and a chime will sound once. The odometer display will reappear when the door is closed. If the trunk is not completely closed, the work DECK will replace the odometer display. The odometer display will reappear when the trunk is closed. 16. Anti-Lock Warning Light — If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position and may stay on for several seconds. If the light does not come on, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating prop- erly. If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required, however, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not on. 17. Oil Pressure Light Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come on and remain on briefly when the igni- tion is turned on as a bulb check. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the bulb repaired promptly. If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. This can be determined using the procedure shown in Section 7. 18. Brake System Warning Light This light monitors both the brake fluid level and the parking brake. If the light comes on, it indicates either that the parking brake is on or there is a low fluid level in the brake master cylinder. On vehicles equipped with Anti-lock (ABS), the brake light may also indicate reduced braking performance. If the parking brake is off and the light remains on, have the brake system inspected as soon as possible. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 91 The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. (Refer to “A Word About Your Keys, Ignition Key Removal” in this manual for an illustration of the ignition positions.) The light should come on. If the light does not come on, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. The light will also come on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition in the RUN position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. In an ABS equipped vehicle, the Brake System Warning light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning or if the ABS system is not communicating. 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or 92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL remain on continuously. Refer to 9Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™)9 in the Occu- pant Restraints section for more information. 20. Theft Alarm Light — If Equipped The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit. After 15 seconds the light will continue to flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed. 21. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to about 2 1⁄2 gallons (9 1⁄2 liters), the fuel symbol will light and remain lit until fuel is added. 22. Trip Odometer Button Press and release this button to change the display from odometer to trip odometer. The word TRIP will appear when in the trip odometer mode. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the button for at least 1/2 second. COMPASS, TEMPERATURE, AND TRIP COMPUTER DISPLAY — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to choose between a compass / temperature display and one of five trip conditions being monitored. Control Buttons Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the five trip conditions. Reset The following trip conditions can be reset: † AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) † ODO † ET To reset only the trip condition currently displayed, press and release the STEP and US/M buttons simultaneously until a chime sounds. To reset all trip conditions, hold down the STEP and US/M buttons simultaneously (about 2 seconds) until a second chime sounds and then release the buttons. NOTE: The screen must display one of the trip condi- tions above in order to reset either (or all) of these conditions. US / M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric measurement units. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93 Trip Conditions Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Estimated Range (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This esti- mated distance is based on the most recent trip informa- tion: (Average Fuel Economy) x (Fuel Remaining) This display cannot be reset. Present Fuel Economy (ECO) This display shows fuel economy for the last few sec- onds. This display cannot be reset. Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Elapsed Time (ET) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset. 94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. Compass Calibration The Automatic Compass Calibration feature eliminates the need for the operator intervention under normal conditions. If the CAL indicator is lit, the compass needs to be calibrated. A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free of large metal objects such as large buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Automatic Compass Calibration The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. During a short initial period, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will appear on the display. After the vehicle has completed at least one complete circle in an area free from large metal objects, calibration will be complete when the CAL symbol is extinguished. After initial calibration, the compass will continue to automatically update this calibration whenever the ve- hicle is in motion. Manual Compass Calibration Compass calibration can also be requested. To manually calibrate the compass, use the STEP button to step to the compass/ temperature display and then hold down both the STEP and US/M buttons simultaneously until the CAL symbol is displayed. Release the buttons once the CAL symbol appears. Manual compass calibration has been initiated at this point. Drive the vehicle in circles in an area free from large metal objects until the CAL symbol is extinguished. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95 When the CAL indicator goes off, the compass is cali- brated and should display correct headings. Verify proper calibration by checking North (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W). If the compass does not appear accurate, repeat the calibration procedure in another area. Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. For proper compass function, the correct variance zone must be set. Setting the Compass Variance Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari- ance zone. To check the variance zone, the ignition must be on and the compass / temperature displayed. Hold down both the US / M and STEP buttons simultaneously until the VAR symbol is lit and then immediately release both buttons. The current variance zone will now be displayed. To change the zone, press the STEP button until the correct zone is displayed. Wait for about 5 seconds. The trip computer will store this variance in memory and the compass will resume normal operation. 96 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Temperature If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the display will show 131°F. When the outside temperature is less than 240°F (240°C), the display will show 240°F/C. CIGAR LIGHTER/ASHTRAY For a nominal charge your dealer can provide a “smok- er’s” package. This package consists of a cigar lighter and an ashtray that utilizes one of the cup holders. ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout indicates the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. Whenever the radio is turned on, it first comes up on either tape, cd or radio, whichever was previously on, and will revert back to Time/Clock after a few seconds. If Time/Clock was not previously selected, the display will revert back to whichever was previously on after a few seconds, whether it was tape, cd or radio. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, pressing the Time button will cause the radio to display time for several seconds, then turn off. To Set The Clock: 1. Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting will increase each time you press the button. 2. Press any other button to exit from the clock setting mode. Or, it will exit the mode automatically if left alone for 5 or 6 seconds. 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 “ap- parent” 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. 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 97 SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions — Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch, Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The volume will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed. 98 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Button (Radio Mode) 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. Holding the button will by pass stations until you release the button. Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed. PTY (Program Type) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- cast PTY information. Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Program Type Radio Display Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station. If no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last preset station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for a UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 99 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station. The PTY icon will then turn off. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. The balance will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned. Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. The fade will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is turned. Tone Control Slide the Bass and/or Treble controls up or down to adjust the sound for the desired tone. The treble, and bass will be displayed and continuously updated while the slide is moved. 100 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. Pressing the AM/FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. To Set The Radio Push-button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the push-button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a station 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 stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push- button twice. To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time. Operating Instructions — Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection. Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward (FF) Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. Rewind (RW) Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape direction. The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 101 Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio. Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature. Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press the PTY button. The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction. Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player, the player will automatically select the correct equalization and the 70 symbol will appear in the display window. Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage. When power is restored to the tape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play. 102 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press the Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. The Dolby System is automatically reactivated each time a tape is inserted. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- ratories Licensing Corporation. Operating Instructions — CD Player NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi-disc changer, and will only accept one CD. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player. If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. NOTE: † You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a disc with the radio OFF. † If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the display will show the time of day. If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out. Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection. EJT CD (Eject) Button Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The radio mode will continue to appear. The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 103 FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on the se- lected disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks. Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature. If TUNE RW is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play. MODE Press the MODE button to select between the tape player, CD player, or satellite radio (if equipped). 104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The following will be displayed in this order: After three seconds, the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds. The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode. Tape CD Button Press this button to select between CD player and Tape player. Time Button Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. Scan Button Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer. Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display. Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated. Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: † Excessive vibration UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 † Disc inserted upside down † Damaged disc † Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CAPABILITY Operating Instructions 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. 106 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the user should set the controls as shown in the following list. Tone Controls…As illustrated. Speaker Control…Centered. Power Button The volume control/power button pops out when pressed, this turns the sound system ON in the mode last used. Pushing the button back in turns the sound system OFF. 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 “1–5” 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 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. Balance The balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Fade The fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 107 Bass and Treble Tone Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right. Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in- creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid position provides a balanced output. 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 “SA” will appear in your radio display. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite or radio mode. 108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Cassette Player Features With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF, you can eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. You can turn the tape player ON by inserting a cassette or activating the MODE button (with a cassette in the radio), but only when the ignition and radio are on. Each time a cassette is inserted the tape player will begin playing on the side of the cassette that is facing up in the player. Music Search Pressing the SEEK button while playing a tape will start the Music Search mode. Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation. Music Search shuts off automati- cally when a selection has been located. Selective Music Search Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Pressing the TUNE button up or down momentarily activates Fast Forward or Rewind and makes the direc- tional arrows appear on the display. To stop Fast Forward or Rewind, press the TUNE button again. Time Button Press the time button to toggle between station frequency and time of day. Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will change the side of the tape being played. NR (Noise Reduction) Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*. When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the display. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn ON. * “Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- ratories Licensing Corporation. CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer. Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109 Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated. Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player. 110 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: † Excessive vibration † Disc inserted upside down † Damaged disc † Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 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 in will by- pass stations without stopping until you release it. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. 112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bass and Treble Tone Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right. Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in- creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid position provides a balanced output. 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. To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the “1–5” 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 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. Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the display will show the time of day. If the power is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. EJT — Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4 Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on the selected disc in random order to provide an interest- ing change of pace. 114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if equipped) is selected “SA” will appear in your radio display. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode. Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer. Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display. Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1 push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated. Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: † Excessive vibration † Disc inserted upside down † Damaged disc † Water condensation on optics 116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6 DISC CD CHANGER — IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in the instrument panel. The changer plays only 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs. The changer holds up to 6 discs. Each disc is loaded and ejected through a single slot in front of the changer. Each disc has a numbered button with an amber light above it which, when illuminated, indicates that a disc is loaded in that particular chamber. Loading the CD Changer When inserting the first CD into the changer if the radio is on, wait until the single slot is illuminated on both sides and simply insert the first disc. To insert additional CDs into the changer, the instructions follow: 1. Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it. 2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are illuminated. 3. Upon insertion, the CD will begin to play, and both the button light and the lights in the corner of the loading slot will illuminate. 4. Repeat the process for loading any additional CDs. The CD player will stop while additional CDs are loaded. Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number, the CD track number, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in the CD mode. If more than one CD is loaded in the changer, the changer will automatically play the next disc after playing the last track of the current disc. Seek Button Press the top of this button on the radio once to play the next track. Press the bottom of the button once to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the bottom of the button twice to play the previous track. FF/TUNE/RW Press the FF (fast forward) button and the CD player will fast forward through the tracks until the button is re- leased. Press the RW (rewind) button and the CD player will reverse through the tracks until the button is re- leased. Mode Button Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes. Program Button 1 Press this button to play the next available disc. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the current compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. The CD changer stays in the random play mode when changing to the next disc. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 NOTE: The changer will not random play between discs. Press the top of the Seek button once to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the bottom of the Seek button to go back to the beginning of the track. Press button 4 a second time to stop random play. Program Button 5 Press this button to play the previous disc. Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CD track time. Changing Modes While in the radio mode, if a cassette is loaded, press the Mode button to switch to the tape mode. If a CD is loaded, press the Mode button to select the CD mode. If neither a tape nor CD is loaded, the radio will ignore the command. † Inserting either a tape or CD automatically starts that mode of play. 118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL † Pressing the AM/FM button while in the tape or CD † If in the CD mode and the last CD is ejected, the radio mode will select the radio mode. will tune to the last station selected. Removing Discs from the CD Changer If there is a single CD in the changer, press the EJT button and the CD will eject. If the CD is not removed within 15 seconds, it will automatically reload into the CD changer. To eject additional CDs from the changer, first select the numbered button where the CD is located and then press the EJT button. CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off The CD changer is able to load and eject discs with the ignition power off. However, while the ignition is off, one of the six numbered buttons must be pressed first. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ CD, Etc.). The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset push-button. Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode. CD Player — Single Disc in Radio Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode. CD Player — 6 Disc CD Changer Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause the CD changer to play the next available disc. CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise, sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin- ished. 2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use. 3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers. 4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is tightly secured to the cassette. 5. A loose tape should not be inserted into the radio. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport. The other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette. COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge or center; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- NOTE: lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. You may have a problem with CD-R (recordable) and CD-RW (recordable and writable) disks. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor- mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo- sitioning of the cellular antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation. 122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. The controls are as follows: Fan and Air Conditioning Control control Use this to regulate the amount of air forced through the sys- tem in any mode you select. The 0 Setting represents OFF and the 4 Set- ting is the greatest amount of air flow. Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning, choose the direction of the air through the outlets by selecting between the Air Conditioning Recirculation, Panel- Air Conditioning, or Bi-Level Air Con- ditioning modes on the Mode Control. Air Conditioning modes are indicated by the snowflake symbol shown above in illustration. Adjust the Temperature and Fan Controls. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy. If your air conditioning performance seems NOTE: lower than expected, check the front of the air condition- ing condenser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. The air conditioning condenser is located in front of the radiator. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 † Recirculation — Air Conditioning Recirculated interior air is cooled and sent through the instrument panel vents. Upon initial start up of the vehicle in very hot or humid weather, open windows and put in outside air modes to flush hot/humid air out. Then turn on the Recirculation mode to cool the vehicle interior rapidly. The Recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust. NOTE: Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and under mild, humid condi- tions cause windows to fog. Use of this mode for longer than 15 minutes is not recommended. † Panel — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air condition- ing system and then through the outlets located in the instrument panel. † Bi-Level — Air Conditioning Outside air flows through the air conditioning system and then through the outlets located in both the instrument panel and floor outlets. 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL † Panel † Bi-Level Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow. Air is directed through the instrument panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. † Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a lesser amount through the defrost and side window demist outlets. † Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. † Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost modes even if the Air Conditioning is not selected. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. Rear Seat Outlets These outlets are located under the front seats and direct warm air to the rear seat passengers. Air is directed through these outlets when you select either the Floor, Bi-Level, or Mix modes. Rear Window Defroster The Rear Window Defroster button is located to the right of the Mode Control. Press this button once to turn on the Rear Window Defrost and a second time to turn them off. A light above the button shows that the defroster is on. NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes of operation. Each later activation will allow 10 minutes of operation. Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST modes. A small amount of air is directed to the side window demisters in BI-LEVEL mode as well. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors. Windshield and Side Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by using the defrost position on the mode control. Your side windows may fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, select the Panel-Air Conditioning mode on the Mode Control. Point the panel outlets toward the side windows. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 NOTE: Do not use the recirculation mode as it will not clear windows under these conditions. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high- quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50 % concentration is recommended. Winter Operation The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use only the low blower speeds for the first 10 minutes of operation. During engine warm up in cold weather, use the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from vehicle occupants. Use of the Recirculate-Air Conditioning Mode during winter months is not recommended due to the possibility of window fogging. See Operating Tips chart (for Manual A/C NOTE: Control) at the end of this section for suggested control settings in different weather conditions. 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips (Manual A/C Control Only) Outside Air Intake When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, directly in front of the wind- shield, is free of ice, slush, snow or other obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 N Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 N Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 N Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 N Extreme Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 (Below -20°F Or -29°C) N If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 N After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 m Battery And Engine Block Heaters — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 m Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 N Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 N Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 N Four Speed Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . 137 N Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 N Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 m Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 N Recommended Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 N Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 N Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 m Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 m Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 130 STARTING AND OPERATING N Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 m Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 m Traction Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 144 m Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 N Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 N Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 148 N Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 149 m Tires—General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 N Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 N Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 N Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 N Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 155 N Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 N Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 N Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 N Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 m Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 m Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 m Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 159 m AutoStick — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 N AutoStick Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 N AutoStick General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 m Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 N Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 N Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 N MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 N Sulfur In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 N Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 m Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 m Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 N Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) m Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 N Warranty Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 m Flexible Fuel – (2.7L Engines With Automatic Transmission Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 N E-85 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 N Ethanol Fuel (E-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 N Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 STARTING AND OPERATING 131 N Selection Of Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 N Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 N Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 N Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 N Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 132 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. Automatic Transaxle The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear. Manual Transaxle Fully apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL before starting the engine. Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key to the “START’” position and release when the engine starts. If the engine has not started within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the key to the “OFF” position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. STARTING AND OPERATING 133 CAUTION! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improp- erly, so follow the procedure carefully. See section 6 of this manual for jump starting instructions. Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater and battery blanket heater package (available from your dealer) is recommended. WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury. 134 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING” If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “NORMAL “EXTREME COLD WEATHER” procedures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. or CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the “NORMAL STARTING” or “EX- TREME COLD WEATHER” procedure should be re- peated. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. At cooler ambient temperatures, the idle speed for the 2.7L engine may increase during extended idles for improved heater performance. BATTERY AND ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS — If EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is found under the hood near the air cleaner housing. WARNING! WARNING! STARTING AND OPERATING 135 Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are expected to last for several days. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Brake/Transmission Interlock This interlock system prevents you from moving the gear selector out of the Park position unless the brake pedal is pressed. The system is active when the ignition switch is in the RUN position. Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle you should shift the transmission into Park, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the park brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked in the Park position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore, you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the “Park” position: † When shifting into Park, depress the button on the shift lever and firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops. † Look at the shift indicator window on the console † When engaged in Park you will not be able to move the shifter rearward without depressing the shift lever button. to ensure it is in the “P” position. 136 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! a complete stop. Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: † Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to † Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. † Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. † Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push-button is out. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or RUN positions. If a malfunction occurs, the system may trap the NOTE: key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. Four Speed Automatic Transaxle The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self calibrat- ing; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and preci- sion shifts will develop within a few shift cycles. Reset Mode The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the transaxle shifts automatically into second gear. The transaxle remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected. Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle. In the event that the problem has been momentary, the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears. Stop the vehicle and shift into Park (P). Turn the Key to LOCK then restart the engine. Shift into D and resume driving. STARTING AND OPERATING 137 NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is recom- mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is required. Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic Transaxle DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range. If the key is in the RUN position, you must NOTE: press the brake pedal to shift out of the “P” Park position. “P” Park Supplements parking by locking the transaxle. Engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. Apply parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. 138 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without depressing the shift button after you have set it in P. Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle. WARNING! Never use the Park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. “R” Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. “N” Neutral Engine may be started in this range. “D” Overdrive This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts and best fuel economy. When frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers), use the “3” range. “3” Drive This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The transaxle will operate normally in first and second while in this range. A delayed shift from second to third will occur at speeds of about 31 to 38 mph (50 to 60 km/h) and low levels of accelerator pedal travel. An early down-shift from third to second will occur at a speed of about 34 to 30 mph (54 to 48 km/h). This is done to provide second gear engine braking at speeds less than 30 mph (48 km/h). NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- mance, fuel economy, and extend transaxle life by reduc- ing excessive shifting and heat build up. Use the “3” range when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress. “L” Low This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades. In this range, up shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts occur as early as possible. WARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis- sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. STARTING AND OPERATING 139 MANUAL TRANSAXLE NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged and the gear selector placed in REVERSE before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- tor pedal. Use each gear in numerical order – do not skip a gear. Be sure the transaxle is in FIRST gear, (not THIRD), when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in THIRD. For most city driving you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop. 140 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, until the transaxle lubri- cant has warmed, you may have difficulty shifting. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in increased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated.

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