2000 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Before driving

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features

Seating and safety restraints

Starting and driving

Starting

Driving

Roadside emergencies

Servicing

Maintenance and care

Capacities and specifications

Customer assistance

Reporting safety defects

Index

Contents

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

Introduction

WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

MAX MIN

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Instrumentation

Foglamp control *

(pg. 42)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Headlamp/

turn signal control

(pg. 41)

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Power side view mirrors*

(pg. 17)

Speed control*

(pg. 43)

Instrument panel dimmer switch

(pg. 16)

Driver air bag

(pg. 72)

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Passenger air bag

(pg. 72)

TAPE CD

Windshield wiper/

washer control

(pg. 48)

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M I S T O F F

SEEK TRACK

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Electronic sound system

(pg. 18)

Climate controls

(pg. 36)

*if equipped

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Base instrument cluster

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Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

LOW FUEL

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SERVICE ENGINE SOON

Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. WhatyoushoulddoiftheServiceEngineSoonlightilluminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

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Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

BRAKE

Shift indicator light (if equipped) To maximize fuel economy, the shift indicator light illuminates when the manual transmission should be shifted to the next highest gear.

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Instrumentation

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

ABS

Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

THEFT

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Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

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ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges

Instrumentation

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Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

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Instrumentation

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

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Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

Instrumentation

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THEFT

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Controls and features

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation. Coupe † Rotate up to brighten. † Rotate down to dim.

Sedan † Rotate left to brighten † Rotate right to dim

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the panel dimmer/dome lamp control is switched to OFF.

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Controls and features

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror.

MIRRORS L R

2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.

MIRRORS L R

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to open the trunk.

N K R ELEA

RELEA

NK

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Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

AM/FM Stereo/Cassette

SEEK

TUNE

AM FM

SCAN

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BASS

TREB

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OFF

R.DEF

A/C

MAX A/C

Volume/powercontrol Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

VOL PUSH ON

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

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Controls and features

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition. AM/FMselect The AM/FM select control works in radio modes.

AM

FM

AM/FMselectinradiomode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1
or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM

FM

AM/FMselectintapemode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. Tuneadjust The tune control works in radio mode.

SEEK

TUNE

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Controls and features

Tuneadjustinradiomode † Press the

to move to the next

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the to move through the frequencies quickly.

† Press the

to move to the next

frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold

for quick movement.

Seekfunction The seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to listen to the previous selection on the tape. to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seekfunctioninradiomode † Press † Press Seekfunctionintapemode † Press † Press Scanfunction The scan function works in radio or tape mode.

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

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Controls and features

Scanfunctioninradiomode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scanfunctionintapemode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Radiostationmemorypreset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Settingmemorypresetstations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

AM FM

SIDE 1-2

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Bass/trebleadjust † The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. † The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

BASS

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TREB

BAL

FADE

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Controls and features

Speakerbalance/fadeadjust † Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left speakers. † Press the BAL control. Toggle

between the + and — control to adjust the speaker sound. † Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear speakers.

BASS

TREB

–

BAL

FADE

† Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and — control to

adjust the speaker sound.

DOLBY B NR

FF

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Insertingatape Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way. You can switch from radio to tape play by inserting a tape into the cassette deck. Tapeplayselect Insert a tape to begin tape play. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way. Rewind The rewind control works in tape mode. † In tape mode, radio play will

REW

FF

continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

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Controls and features

Fastforward The fast forward control works in tape mode. † In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

Tapesideselect Press this control to play the alternate side of a tape.

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

Ejectfunction Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

EJ

REW

FF

DOLBY B NR

DolbyT noisereduction Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise reduction. Dolbyt noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

control to activate

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Controls and features

Settingtheclock To set the hour, press the hour (h) control and press : † (+) to increase hour and † (−) to decrease hour

To set the minute, press the minute (m) control and press: † (+) to increase minutes and † (−) to decrease minutes.

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Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/ Premium Sound (Radio Controlled CD Changer Compatible)

TAPE CD

BASS

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BAL

FADE

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SEEK TRACK

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AM FM

SCAN

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MAX A/C

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Volume/powercontrol Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

VOL PUSH ON

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition. AM/FMselect The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped).

AM FM

AM/FMselectinradiomode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1
or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM FM

AM/FMselectintapemode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

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Controls and features

AM/FMselectinCDmode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape into the cassette deck. Tuneadjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode (if equipped).

SEEK TRACK

TUNE DISCS

SEEK TRACK

TUNE DISCS

SEEK TRACK

TUNE DISCS

Tuneadjustinradiomode † Press the

to move to the next

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

† Press the right side of the control to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

TuneadjustforCDmode(ifequipped) † Press the

to select the

previous disc in the CD changer. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc. † Press

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to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control

to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seekfunction The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

Controls and features

SEEK TRACK

TUNE DISCS

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to find the next listenable station down the frequency

Seekfunctioninradiomode † Press band. † Press Seekfunctionintapemode † Press † Press SeekfunctioninCDmode(ifequipped) † Press selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press beginning. † Press

to listen to the previous selection on the tape. to listen to the next selection on the tape.

, the CD changer will replay that selection from the

to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a

to seek forward to the next track of the current disc.

After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

Scanfunction The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

SEEK TRACK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

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Scanfunctioninradiomode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scanfunctionintapemode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. ScanfunctioninCDmode(ifequipped) Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Radiostationmemorypreset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Settingmemorypresetstations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

AM FM

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

COMP

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Bass/trebleadjust † The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. † The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Speakerbalance/fadeadjust † Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left speakers. † Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear speakers.

Controls and features

BASS

TREB

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BAL

FADE

BASS

TREB

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FADE

DOLBY B NR

EJ

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Insertingatape Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way. You can switch from CD (if equipped) to tape play by inserting a tape into the cassette deck. Tapeplayselect Insert a tape to begin tape play. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

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Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped). † In tape mode, radio play will

continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

Fastforward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped). † In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

REW

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REW

FF

† In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds

results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind.

† In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

Tapesideselect Press this control to play the alternate side of a tape.

SIDE 1-2

Ejectfunction Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

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control to activate

DolbyT noisereduction Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise reduction. Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Compressionadjust Compression adjust works in CD mode (if equipped), and brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

COMP

Shufflefeature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode (if equipped) and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.

SHUF

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Settingtheclock To set the hour, press the hour (h) control and press : † (+) to increase the hour and † (−) to decrease the hour

To set the minute, press the minute (m) control and press: † (+) to increase the minute and † (−) to decrease the minute

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CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is located in the trunk of your vehicle. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine.

Press

to eject the magazine.

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DIGITAL AUDIO

6 COMPACT DISC MAGAZINE

Make sure only one disc is inserted in each slot. Each disc must be inserted with the label surface upward. You may insert up to six CDs.

The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate.

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used. 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. Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD changer as jamming may occur.

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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: † You 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: † A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc. † The disc is inserted with the label surface downward. † The disc is dusty or defective. † The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the † A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is

player to cool down before operating.

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 † Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. † Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended † Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer

periods of time.

magazine.

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care † Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

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Controls and features † Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or

extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing. † Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole † Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. † Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

and turning the hub.

being played.

Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area. Radioreceptionfactors Three factors can affect radio reception: † Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations.

† Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

† Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

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Audio system warranties and service Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Heater only system (if equipped)

LO

OFF

HI

Fanspeedcontrol Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperaturecontrolknob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. Modeselectorcontrol Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

LO

HI

OFF

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

† † OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. † †

panel registers and the floor ducts.

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument

through the floor ducts.

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† †

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor

ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.

It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

before driving. This will reduce fogging

climate control system in the OFF position.

Operatingtips † In humid weather, select on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position. † To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the † Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the † Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

airflow to the back seats.

† Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

LO

OFF

HI

A/C

MAX A/C

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Fanspeedcontrol Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperaturecontrolknob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

LO

HI

Modeselectorcontrol Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except and temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. † MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. When placed in MAX A/C, the air conditioning will operate at a full cool temperature. Therefore, the temperature control becomes non-functional. † A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C

but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

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Controls and features † OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

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