Ford Explorer 2002 User Manual

Contents

Before driving
Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 31
Seating and safety restraints 135
Starting and driving

Starting 182
Driving 187
Roadside emergencies 225
Servicing

Maintenance and care 251
Capacities and specifications 304
Customer assistance 313
Reporting safety defects 325

Index 326

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and 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.

WARNINGS

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

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Introduction

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During
the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
recommended 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.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,
Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke
Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions
Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of
what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that
is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package.

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Introduction

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation
Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid ­Non-Petroleum Based

AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether
Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window
Defrost/Demist

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Windshield
Defrost/Demist

Power Windows
Front/Rear

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage
Compartment Release

Panic Alarm

Symbol
Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant
Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid
Level

Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

Jack Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

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Instrumentation

Wiper/washer control

(pg. 97)

Headlamp control

(pg. 31)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Turn signal lever

(pg. 91)

Instrument panel dimmer

control

(pg. 32)

Reverse sensing system*

(pg. 33)

* if equipped

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Speed controls

(pg. 92)

Driver air bag

(pg. 163)

Steering wheel controls*

(pg. 98)

Instrumentation

Gearshift (including

overdrive button)

(pg. 196)

Audio system

(pg. 55)

Message center

(pg. 19)

Power adjustable foot

pedals*

(pg. 33)

Climate controls

(pg. 36)

4wd control*

(pg. 201)

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Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster

CHECK

GAGE

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

DOOR

BRAKE

AJAR

CHECK

LOW

FUEL

WASH

CAP

Optional instrument cluster

HI TEMP

LOW OIL

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

BRAKE

O/D
OFF

SERVICE
ENGINE

SOON

TRIP

O/D
OFF

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Service engine soon

Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it comes on
after the engine is started, one of
the engine’s emission control

SER VICE

ENGINE

SOON

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.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
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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 fuel cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the 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 light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.

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.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not
installed correctly. Check the fuel
cap for proper installation. When
the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off
after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with
the fuel cap mis-installed can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check
Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and
care chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

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Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately.

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

To confirm the brake system
warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON
position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to
reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as
described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake
is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction
and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified
technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

Check gage (if equipped)

Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high, the engine oil
pressure is low or the fuel gauge is
at or near empty. Refer to Engine
coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge
in this chapter for more information.

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CHECK

GAGE

Instrumentation

Oil pressure/Engine coolant

Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is above the normal
range or the engine oil pressure is
outside normal range. Check the
engine oil and coolant level refer to
Adding engine oil and Adding coolant in the Maintenance and care
chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

To confirm the anti-lock brake
system (ABS) warning light is
functional it will momentarily
illuminate when the ignition is
turned to the ON position
(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON
position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just
prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues
to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the
ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has
malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will
still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and
parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more
information.

ABS

Turn signal

Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.

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Low washer fluid (if equipped)

Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.

AdvanceTracY (if equipped)

Flashes when the AdvanceTracy
system is active. If the light remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately.

For more information, refer to the
Driving chapter.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is is engaged. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.

LOW

WASH

4x4

LOW

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive is
put in high range. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).

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4x4

HIGH

DOOR

AJAR

Instrumentation

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been turned OFF using
the Transmission Control Switch
(TCS) on end of gearshift. If the
light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, as damage to the transmission could occur.

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.

Seat belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your seat belts.

BeltMinderY chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.

O/D

OFF

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is
opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

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GAUGES
Standard instrument cluster gauges

CHECK

GAGE

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

DOOR

BRAKE

AJAR

CHECK

LOW

FUEL

WASH

CAP

Optional instrument cluster gauges

HI TEMP
LOW OIL

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

BRAKE

O/D
OFF

SERVICE
ENGINE

SOON

TRIP

O/D
OFF

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the
indicated 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.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.

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.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

TRIP

• Optional instrument cluster

Refer to Message Center in this section for information on how to switch
the display from metric to English measurements.

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Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.

• Standard instrument cluster
Press and release the

SELECT/RESET button to toggle
between the odometer and trip
odometer display. Press and hold
the button to reset.

• Optional instrument cluster
Press and release the TRIP/RESET

button to toggle between the
odometer and trip odometer display.
Press and hold the button to reset.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer
pointer in the red zone may damage
the engine.

TRIP

Battery voltage gauge

Indicates battery voltage. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range, have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
as soon as possible.

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Engine oil pressure gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. At
normal operating temperature, the
needle will be in the normal range
(the area between the “L” and “H”);
if the needle goes below the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and switch off the
engine immediately. Check the oil
level. Add oil if needed (refer to

Engine oil in the Maintenance
and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked

at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.
The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the
fuel filler door is located.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE

The outside temperature display is
contained in the instrument cluster
and displays all the time. If
equipped with the DEATC climate
control system, the outside
temperature will be displayed there.

To turn the display off or change the display from English to metric see
your dealer.

Compass

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas.
Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also
affect compass accuracy.

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Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.

2. Turn ignition to the ON position.

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5

3. Locate compass sensor mounted
at base of mirror.

4. Insert a paperclip into the small
hole on the bottom of the compass
sensor or press the button on the
top of the compass module until
ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display.

5. Release pressure on the paperclip or button and then slowly press it
down again.

6. Continue to press until ZONE
appears in the instrument cluster
display, then release. The display
should show the current zone
number.

7. Press until the desired zone
number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal
operation. The zone is now updated.

123

6 7 8 91011

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Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror.

3. Insert a paperclip into the small
hole on the bottom of the compass
sensor or press the button on the
top of the compass module until
ZONE appears in the instrument
cluster display. Continue to hold
down until ZONE disappears and CAL is displayed (approximately eight
seconds) and release.

4. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until
CAL indicator turns off (4–5 complete circles).

5. The compass is now calibrated.

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

With the ignition in the ON position,
the message center, located on your
instrument cluster, displays
important vehicle information

through a constant monitor of
vehicle systems. You may select

display features on the message center for a display of status preceded
by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential
vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long
indicator chime.

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Selectable features

Reset

Press this control to select and reset
functions shown in the INFO menu
and SETUP menu.

Info menu

This control displays the following
control displays:

• Odometer/Compass

• Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass

• Average Fuel Economy

• Trip Elapsed Drive Time

• Distance to Empty

Odometer/Trip odometer

Refer to Gauges in this chapter.

Compass display

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.

Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four

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degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.

Compass zone/calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Turn ignition to the ON position.

2. Start the engine.

3. Determine your magnetic zone by
referring to the zone map.

4. From Info menu, select the
Compass/Odometer function. (Do
not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The
top of the message center must be
blank).

5. Press and hold the RESET and
SETUP control until the message
center display changes to show the
current zone setting.

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5

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6 7 8 91011

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14

13
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6. Release the RESET AND SETUP
control, then slowly press RESET
down again.

7. Press the SETUP control
repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center.
To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control.

8. Press the RESET control to start
the compass calibration function.

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9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO
CALIBRATE indicator changes to
CALIBRATION COMPLETED. This
will take up to three circles to complete calibration.

10. The compass is now calibrated.

Average fuel economy (AFE)

Select this function from the INFO
menu to display your average fuel
economy in liters/100 km or
miles/U.S. gallon.

If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles
traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than displayed for
the following reasons:

• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)

1. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed

control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

Average fuel economy for FFV-equipped vehicles

Upon refueling, your vehicle must determine the percentage of Ethanol
in the fuel. For the first several minutes, or few miles of driving, the
message CALCULATING FUEL will appear in the message center. The
correct fuel economy will appear within approximately five miles of
driving.

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Trip elapsed drive time

Select this function from the INFO
menu to display a timer.

To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive
Time perform the following:

1. Press and release RESET in order
to start the timer.

2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.

3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer.

Distance to empty (DTE)

Selecting this function from the
INFO menu will give you an
estimate of how far you can drive
with the fuel remaining in your tank
under normal driving conditions.
Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle.
Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few
kilometers (miles).

The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for 1
second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gauge.

Setup menu

Press this control for the following
displays:

• Autolock

• Easy Entry/Exit

• Autolamp Delay

• Language

• Units (English/Metric)

• System Check

• Oil Change

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Autolocks

1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to turn
the autolocks ON or OFF.

Easy entry/exit

1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to turn
the easy entry/exit feature ON or
OFF. For more information refer to Memory Seat in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter.

Autolamp delay

1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to select
the autolamp delay time.

Language

1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current
language to be displayed.

2. Pressing the RESET control
cycles the message center through
each of the language choices.

3. Press and hold the RESET
control to set the language choice.

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Units (English/Metric)

1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.

2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.

System check

Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message
for three seconds.

Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:

1. FUEL LEVEL

2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL

3. OIL LIFE IN XX%

4. ENGINE TEMP

5. OIL PRESSURE

6. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped)

7. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

8. CHARGING SYSTEM

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for several
seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.

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Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:

• They will reappear on the display every minute from the reset.

• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been

completed.

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.

Warning display Status

Warning-tire very low (if
equipped)

Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel level
Check fuel cap
Check charging system
Low brake fluid level
Low oil pressure
Check tire pressure (if

equipped)
Check spare tire pressure (if

equipped)
Tire pressure system fault (if

equipped)
Tire pressure sensor fault (if

equipped)
Check AdvanceTracy (if

equipped)
Advtrac off t/c on (if equipped)
Low washer fluid level
Door ajar
Change oil soon
Oil change required

Warning returns every minute

Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON.

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CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. Displayed when the engine
coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn
off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer
to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when
driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it
cool. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and care
chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.

CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.

LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.

CHECK FUEL CAP. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer to Fuel
filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the
engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked
as soon as possible.

LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Checking
and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.

LOW OIL PRESSURE. Displayed when the engine oil level is low. If
this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter for
information about adding engine oil.

WARNING-TIRE VERY LOW (if equipped). Displayed when one or
more tires have very low pressure. When this warning message is
displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you to stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible and check your tires for proper pressure, leaks
and damage. Refer to Servicing your tires in the Maintenance and
care chapter.

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when any of the
tire pressures are high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in
the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK SPARE TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when the
spare tire pressure is high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in
the Maintenance and care chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when
the Tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked by your
dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when a
Tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system checked by your dealer.

LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK ADVANCETRACy (if equipped). Displayed when the
AdvanceTracy system is not operating properly. If this message is
displayed on the message center the AdvanceTracy system will be
partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running,
contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer to AdvanceTracy stability enhancement system in
the Driving chapter.

ADVTRAC OFF T/C ON. Displayed on 4x4 vehicles only when 4x4 Low
Range is selected. In this mode, the stability enhancement portion of the
AdvanceTracy is disabled, but the traction enhancement feature remains
enabled. For further information, refer to AdvanceTracy stability
enhancement system in the Driving chapter.

DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door or liftgate is not completely
closed.

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the
engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between
5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil
life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be
displayed.

An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 180 days] perform the
following:

1. Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check function.

2. Press and release the RESET
control to display “OIL LIFE XX%
HOLD RESET NEW”.

3. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds to display “IF
NEW OIL HOLD RESET”.

4. Press and hold the RESET
control to display OIL LIFE SET TO
100%. Your oil life is now reset.

To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:

1. Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check function.

2. Press and release the RESET
control to display “OIL LIFE XX%
HOLD RESET NEW”.

3. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds to display “IF
NEW OIL HOLD RESET”.

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4. Release the RESET control
momentarily, then press RESET and
SETUP controls at the same time to
activate a service mode which will
display OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO
ALTER.

5. Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX%.

6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP to
continue the system check.

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF (if equipped). Displayed when the
tire pressure monitoring system is turned off. Only your dealer can turn
the system on or off. It is recommended that the tire pressure
monitoring system is always turned ON.

DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle
network communication between electronic modules.

• Fuel computer

• Oil life

• Charging system

• Door sensor

• Washer fluid

• Brake fluid

• Compass

• Outside temperature

• Engine sensor

Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.

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Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control
clockwise to the first position to
turn on the parking lamps. Rotate
clockwise to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp

control is in the

, and

position and the high beams are not
turned on.

Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light
ignition is in the Run position.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position

• the parking brake must be disengaged.

A

A

will illuminate if the

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

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Controls and features

High beams

Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp

A

parklamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full up position (past

detent/dome defeat) to turn on
interior lamps.

• Rotate to full down position (past detent/dome defeat) to turn off the
interior lamps, approach lamps, and will also disable the illuminated
entry feature.

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Controls and features

AUTOLAMP CONTROL

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds or a programmed time
delay after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the OFF

psoition.

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P(Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal
toward you or away from you.

A

The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum
travel.

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals
or while the vehicle is moving.

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected. The RSS
will assist the driver in detecting certain objects while:

• the vehicle is moving toward a stationary object at a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph) or less.

• the vehicle is in R (Reverse) but not moving backward (the brake
pedal is depressed or the parking brake is applied), and a moving
object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph) or less.

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• the vehicle is moving in reverse at a speed of less than 5 km/h
(3 mph) and a moving object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at
a speed of less than 5 km/h (3 mph)

The RSS is not effective at speeds greater than 5 km/h (3 mph) and may
not detect certain angular or moving objects.

To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the

limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this
section. Reverse sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and
fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at “parking
speeds”. Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS;
this may include reduced performance or a false activation.

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R

(Reverse) and when using the RSS.

This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or

moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to
assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging
the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground.

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Controls and features

The RSS detects obstacles within
approximately 1.8 meters (5.9 ft.) of
the rear bumper with a decreased
coverage area at the outer corners
of the bumper, (refer to the figures
for approximate zone coverage
areas). As you move closer to the
obstacle, the rate of the tone
increases. When the distance to the
obstacle is less than 25.0 cm
(10 in.), the tone will sound
continuously. If the system detects a
stationary or receding object further
than 25.0 cm (10 in.) from the side
of the vehicle, the tone will sound
for only three seconds. Once the
system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound
again.

The RSS is automatically enabled
when the gear selector is placed in
R (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.
The RSS control allows the driver to
disable the RSS only when the
ignition is ON, and the gear selector
is in R (Reverse).

The OFF indicator remains
illuminated when the system is
disabled. The system defaults to ON every time R (Reverse) is selected.
Press the control to disable or enable the system.

The indicator will remain illuminated to indicate a failure of the RSS.

Always keep the sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free
from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the
sensors with sharp objects). These elements may cause the
system to operate inaccurately.

If the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving
it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.

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Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

1

2

3

A/C

MAX

A/C

1

2

3

4

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.

4

Mode selector control

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

MAX

A/C

The air conditioning can operate in all modes. However, the air
conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C
(43°F) or higher.

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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 restricted to instrument panel registers. This
mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. When placed in MAX A/C, the A/C indicator will be
illuminated and cannot be manually disabled.

•

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this
mode. Push the A/C control in order to cool the vehicle below the
outside temperature. For added customer comfort, the system will
allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.

• OFF (0)-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.

•

• (Floor)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. Heating

•

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the A/C control in order
to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. For added
customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in
between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through
the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the
instrument panel registers.

and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the
A/C control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside
temperature.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,
when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full
hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts
will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost
ducts. If the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
(Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is
selected.)

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• (Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the
outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the
A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.) For
added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow through
the floor ducts in this mode.

Cooling your vehicle with outside air

Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less
economical than using recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity.

In order to cool your vehicle using outside air:

1. Turn the mode selector to

A/C

2. Press

. (The indicator light will illuminate.)

, or .

3. Turn the temperature control knob to the left.

4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice.

During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air
outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be
corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle.

A/C

• A/C control

This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the
air conditioning in all modes except

, and MAX A/C.

When manual A/C is selected (ON) the indicator will be lit. When manual
A/C is selected (OFF) the indicator will not be lit.

In

and , if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or

higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce
fogging. However, the A/C indicator will not illuminate.

When placed in MAX A/C, the A/C indicator will illuminate automatically
and cannot be manually disabled.

• Defrost control

Refer to Rear window defroster.
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Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in
before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the
windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as
desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or
MAX A/C position.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position.

• Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control
system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF
when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”
through the outside air inlet duct.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm
weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate
control system as desired.

• Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These
objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in
addition to damaging the climate control system.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Select

A/C

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4. Set the fan speed to High

5. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows

6. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel

vents.

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

Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) system
(if equipped)

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

R

The Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) system
will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control air flow.

You can override the automatic operation with any of the override
controls.

The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger
to set their own independent temperature set points for individual
comfort. The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan
speed for both driver and passenger.

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Turning the DEATC system on

Controls and features

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

R

Press AUTO, any of the override controls, the fan speed control, or
either of the temperature selection controls. The DEATC system will
only operate when the ignition is in the ON position.

Turning the DEATC system off

Press OFF. The outside temperature
(EXT) function (if selected) will

EXT

continue to operate until the
ignition is turned off.

AUTO

F C

OFF

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DEATC automatic operation

Press AUTO and select the desired
temperature. The selected
temperature will appear in the
display window, and an indicator
above the AUTO control will light.
The DEATC system will either heat
or cool the vehicle to achieve the
selected temperature. The system

AUTO

will automatically determine the fan
speed, airflow location and whether outside or recirculated air is
required.

When in AUTO mode and the weather is cool, the DEATC directs the
majority of the airflow to the floor area. The system will allow some
airflow out the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets to
reduce window fogging. Additionally, if the engine is not warm enough to
provide heat, the fan will operate at a low speed and the airflow will be
directed to the windshield or to the floor. The fan speed will start to
increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

If unusual conditions exist (window fogging, etc.), the manual override
controls allow you to select airflow locations as necessary. To return to
full automatic control, press the AUTO control.

EXT

F

F C

OFF

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Single/dual electronic temperature zone

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

R

Press DUAL to enable or disable the dual zone temperature feature.
When DUAL is pressed, the display window indicates the current
temperature setting for the driver and the last temperature setting that
was selected for the passenger. In addition to the DUAL control, the
passenger may engage the dual temperature zone feature by pressing the
passenger side temperature control.

The DUAL indicator will be lit when the dual temperature zone feature is
selected.

Driver side temperature selection

EXT

F F

F C

A/C

DUAL

AUTO

OFF

R

The display window indicates the selected temperature and manual
control of fan speed (

) if automatic fan speed is not desired.

To control the temperature, select any temperature between 16°C (60°F)
and 32°C (90°F) by pressing the temperature control on the driver side
of the system.

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Passenger side temperature selection

To control the temperature, select
any temperature between 16°C
(60°F) and 32°C (90°F) by pressing
the temperature control on the

F

passenger side of the system.

Temperature conversion

Press the Fahrenheit/Celsius (°F °C)
control to switch between
Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature
on the DEATC display only. The
temperature in Celsius will be
displayed in half-degree increments.

The English/Metric control on the

AUTO

trip computer and message center
(if equipped) will not change the
DEATC temperature display. Refer to Message Center in the
Instrumentation chapter.

A/C

DUAL

EXT

F C

OFF

R

C

,

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Fan speed ( )

Controls and features

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

R

When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing
conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed
manually, press the fan control to cancel the automatic fan speed
operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower
fan speed. The display will show

and a bar graph to indicate manual

fan operation and relative speed.
When the fan is adjusted in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator will

remain lit and the system will remain in auto operation.
To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. The fan icon and bars

will disappear from the display, and the DEATC system will return to full
automatic operation.

EXT

F F

F C

A/C

DUAL

AUTO

OFF

R

• A/C control

A/C

(air conditioning) — Used to manually enable or disable the

operation of the air conditioning in all modes except

and .In

all modes, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. When manual A/C is selected
(ON) the indicator will be lit. When manual A/C is selected (OFF) the
indicator will not be lit.

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In and , if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or
higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce

fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the A/C override
control cannot be selected.

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except OFF.
However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 6°C (43°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.

When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing
conditions. However, the A/C indicator will not be lit. If A/C is selected
when in AUTO operation, the DEATC system will be disabled and you
will return to manual operation with the A/C indicator lit.

To return to automatic A/C operation, press AUTO.

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

R

• Recirculation control

(air recirculation) — Used to manually enable or disable

recirculated air operation in all modes except

and . The use of

recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps to reduce
the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in very hot
conditions. Recirculated air may also help to keep undesired outside
odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to allow the
DEATC system to automatically control the selection of outside or
recirculated air.

The recirculation control cannot be selected in

or , as interior

fogging may occur.
When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates

automatically for existing conditions. However, the air recirculation
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indicator will not be lit. If the recirculated air is selected while in AUTO
operation, the DEATC system will be disabled and you will return to
manual operation with the recirculated air indicator lit and with the A/C
operating.

To return to automatic recirculated air operation, press AUTO.
Do not leave the DEATC system in recirculated air operation for

extended periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in
cold/damp conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side
and rear windows.

Manual override controls

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

R

The manual override controls allow you to manually determine where
airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO.

When a manual airflow override control is selected, the DEATC system
will turn off the AUTO indicator and display the indicators of all
operating override controls. More than one override control indicator
may turn on when an override control is selected.

• Airflow direction control

(panel) — Distributes air through the instrument panel registers.

(panel/floor) — Distributes air through the instrument panel
registers and the front seat floor ducts. For added customer comfort, the
air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the
air sent to the instrument panel registers.

(floor) — Distributes air through the front seat floor ducts. The
system will allow some airflow out the window defroster ducts and the
demister outlets.

(floor/defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts, the demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor

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ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
(Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is
selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected.
For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts
may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster
ducts.

(defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 6°C
(43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air
to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when
this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be
selected. For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow
through the floor ducts in this mode.

• Turn DEATC off

OFF-Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will
not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected
with the ignition in the ON position.

R

(rear window defroster) — Refer to Rear window defroster.

Displaying outside temperature

AUTO

EXT

EXT TEMP

F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

R

Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will remain selected
until the EXT control is pressed again.

If the driver or passenger temperature or the fan speed is changed, or
the AUTO or

modes are selected while the outside temperature is
displayed, the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed
for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return
to the window.

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If the outside temperature is displayed while the DEATC system is in the
OFF mode and the DEATC is turned on, the driver and passenger
temperatures will be displayed for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside
temperature display will return to the window.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is
moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not
moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures
given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in

R

or
Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control
system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position or

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position.

• Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control

system should be left in any position other than OFF or
the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the
outside air inlet duct.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate

control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm

weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate
control system as desired.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can

block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These

before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield.

.

when

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objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in
addition to damaging the climate control system.

To aide in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Select A/C

4. Set the fan speed to High

5. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows
In order to increase the airflow to the outer panel vents, close the

central panel vents.

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

Auxiliary climate controls (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary climate controls which are
located in the overhead console of the first row and in the headliner for
second row seating. The auxiliary climate control feature provides
increased capacity to quickly heat or cool your vehicle.

If your vehicle is equipped with a manual heating and air conditioning
system, the auxiliary climate controls are dependent on the main climate
control system. If the main climate control system is in the OFF position,
the auxiliary climate controls will not work.

If your vehicle is equipped with a DEATC system, the auxiliary climate
controls are independent of the main climate control system. If the main
climate control system is in the OFF position, the auxiliary climate
controls will still work. However, the A/C function will not operate unless
the A/C control has been selected on the main climate control system.

Front auxiliary control

For the rear auxiliary climate
controls to function, the front
auxiliary climate control must be set
to REAR.

0

REAR

2

3

4

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To control the auxiliary climate
control system from the front
controls, turn the fan speed control
knob to the desired speed.

Turn the temperature control to
regulate the air temperature.

Press the mode selector once to
select air distribution through the
overhead vents. The
illuminate on the temperature
selector.

Press the mode selector again to select air distribution through the floor
vents. The

icon will illuminate on the temperature selector. Only the
auxiliary control head (front or rear) that is active will have the indicator
lights functioning.

icon will

Rear auxiliary climate controls (if equipped)

The rear auxiliary climate controls
are located in the headliner of the
second row seating.

0

1

2

3

4

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Controls and features

Ensure that the front auxiliary
control is turned to REAR to enable
the rear climate controls.

Turn the fan speed control to the
desired fan speed.

Turn the temperature control to
regulate the air temperature.

Press the mode selector once to
select air distribution through the
overhead vents. The
illuminate on the temperature
selector.

Press the mode selector again to select air distribution through the floor
vents. The
auxiliary control head (front or rear) that is active will have the indicator
lights functioning.

icon will illuminate on the temperature selector. Only the

icon will

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Controls and features

Floor console climate controls (if equipped)

Depending on the equipment package, your vehicle may be equipped
with floor console climate control capabilities.

The floor console climate control system allows the rear passengers to
select a mode of airflow distribution through the floor console. However,
air temperature and fan speed are controlled by the main climate control
system.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow
to the rear of the vehicle.

To select air flow from the panel registers of the console, slide the
control to

slide the control to
To stop the air from flowing through the floor console:

1. slide the mode selector control to

2. manually close the registers (rotate down).

. To select airflow from the registers of the floor console,

.

.

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Controls and features

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.

• A small LED will illuminate when

the rear defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

4WD CONTROL

This control operates the 4WD.
Refer to the Driving chapter for
more information.

R

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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM stereo cassette

VOL - PUSH ON

AM

BASS TREB BAL FADE

FM

Controls and features

FM1

ST

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SEEK
TUNE

SCAN

EJ

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Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.

SIDE
REW FF

VOL - PUSH ON

VOL - PUSH ON

1 - 2

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.

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Controls and features

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio and tape modes.

AM

FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to
select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press 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

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

listenable station down the
frequency band.

• Press

listenable station up the
frequency band.

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

to find the next

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Controls and features

Scan function

The scan function works in radio
mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan
mode.

Radio station memory preset

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).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control.

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.

SCAN

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Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

BASS

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Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

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

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

TREB

BAL

FADE

Tape select

• To enter tape mode while in radio

mode, press the TAPE AMS
control.

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CLK

TAPE

AMS

Controls and features

Automatic Music Search

The Automatic Music Search feature
allows you to quickly locate the
beginning of the tape selection
being played or to skip to the next
selection.

To activate the feature, momentarily
depress the TAPE AMS button.
Then, press either REW (for the
beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next
selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS
circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST
have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape
mode.

To rewind in tape mode, press the
REW control.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in
tape mode.

To fast forward in tape mode, press
the FF control.

In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end
of the tape is reached.

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SIDE
REW FF

SIDE

REW FF

1 - 2

1 - 2

Tape direction select

Press SIDE and 1–2 at the same
time to play the alternate side of a
tape.

SIDE

1 - 2

REW FF

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Controls and features

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.

EJ

DolbyTnoise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the
reduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between
listening frequencies and clock
mode while in radio mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control and press the SEEK
control:

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

4

CLK

TAPE

AMS

•

•

To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control and press the
TUNE control:

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to decrease hours and
to increase hours.

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

CLK

TAPE

AMS

Controls and features

• to decrease minutes and

•

to increase minutes.

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode
(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).
When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,
when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any
time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media
information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the
clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

AM

FM

BASSCDTREB BAL FADE

CDCD

FM1

DISC

ST

SCN

CLK

EJ

COMP

SHUFFLE

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Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.

VOL - PUSH ON

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Controls and features

Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.

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.

VOL - PUSH ON

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio and CD modes.

AM

FM

CD

AM/FM select in radio mode

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 select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press 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

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or CD mode.

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

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Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

listenable station down the
frequency band.

• Press

to find the next

listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in CD mode

• Press to listen to the next

selection.

• Press

to listen to the previous

selection.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or
CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press SCN to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the
frequency band. Press SCN again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in CD mode

Press SCN 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.

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCN

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

BASS

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Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

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

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

TREB

BAL

FADE

CD select

• To begin CD play (if CD[s] are

loaded), press the CD control.
The first track of the disc will
begin playing. After that, CD play
will begin where it stopped last.

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AM
FM

CD

Controls and features

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.

Rewind

The rewind control works in CD mode.
To rewind in CD mode, press the

CD control (preset 1).
Press the control again to deactivate

rewind mode.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in CD mode.
To fast forward in CD changer

mode, press the CD control (preset

2).
Press the control again to deactivate

fast forward mode.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a
CD.

Compression feature

Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

CD

1

CD

2

EJ

COMP

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks on the
current disc in random order.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start
this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control
is pressed again.

SHUFFLE

6

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Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between
listening frequencies and clock
mode while in radio mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control.

Press the SEEK control:

•

•

To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control.

to decrease hours and
to increase hours.

SCN

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCN

CLK

Press the TUNE control:

•

•

to decrease minutes and
to increase minutes.

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SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

Controls and features

Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD

VOL PUSH ON

FM 1
AMC

BL RF

AM FM

SEEK
TUNE

REW FF

DOLBY B NR

SCAN

BASS TREB SEL BAL

SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

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Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.

Audio power can also be turned on
by pressing the AM/FM select
control or the TAPE/CD select
control.

Turn control to raise or lower
volume.

DISC

ST

TAPE

EJ CD

VOL - PUSH ON

VOL - PUSH ON

FADE

EJ

MUTE

AUTO

CLK

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.

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Controls and features

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio, tape and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

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 select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press 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

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

listenable station down the
frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

AM FM

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Seek function in CD mode

• Press to seek to the previous

track of the disc. If a selection
has been playing for three
seconds or more and you press
from the beginning.

• Press

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

to seek forward to the next track of the disc. After the last

Scan function

The scan function works in radio,
tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

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.

Scan function in tape mode

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.

Scan function in CD mode

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.

Radio station memory preset

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).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with
the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune
adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

, the CD will replay that selection

SCAN

AM FM

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3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,
indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

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Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips
when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the control.

3. When the first six strong stations
are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start
playing.

If there are less than six strong
stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset
controls will all store the last strong station available.

These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls
(until deactivated) and are accessed in the same manner as your original
presets.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the AUTO control again.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

AUTO

CLK

BASS TREB

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Press the BASS control then press:

•

•

to decrease the bass output

and

to increase the bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control then press:

•

•

to decrease the treble output

and

to increase the treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

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

Press the BAL control then press:

•

•

to shift sound to the left and
to shift sound to the right.

Controls and features

SEL

BASS TREB

SEL

BAL FADE

SEL

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Controls and features

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

Press the FADE control then press:

•

•

to shift the sound to the

front and

to shift the sound to the rear.

Tape/CD select

• To begin tape play (with a tape

loaded into the audio system)
while in the radio or CD mode,
press the TAPE control. Press
again during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward
function.

• To begin CD play (if CD(s) are

loaded), press the CD control.
The first track of the disc will
begin playing. If returning from
radio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

Press the CD control to toggle between single CD and CD changer play
(if equipped).

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape
and CD modes.

• In tape mode, radio play will

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

• In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the

current track.

BAL FADE

SEL

TAPE CD

TAPE CD

REW

1

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Fast forward

The fast forward control works in
tape and CD modes.

• In the tape mode, tape direction

will automatically reverse when
the end of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the control fast forwards the CD within the

current track.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate
side of a tape.

FF

2

SIDE 1-2

3

Eject function

Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a tape.

Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a CD.

EJ

EJ

DolbyTnoise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates in
tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction
reduces the amount of hiss and
static during tape playback.

Press the
reduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D
symbol
Corporation.

control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolbyt noise

are registered trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing

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Controls and features

Compression adjust

Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks in random
order.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start
this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control
is pressed again.

Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control and press SEEK:

COMP

5

SHUFFLE

6

AUTO

CLK

•

•

To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control and press TUNE:

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to decrease hours and
to increase hours.

AUTO

CLK

Controls and features

• to decrease minutes and

•

If your vehicle has a separate clock,
(other than the digital radio
display), the CLK control will not
function in the above manner.

The CLK control will allow you to
switch between media display mode
(radio station, stereo information,
etc.) and clock display mode (time).
When in clock mode, the media
information will display for 10
seconds, when the radio is turned
on, and then revert to clock
information. Any time that the
media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will
again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media
mode, the media information will always be displayed.

Mute mode

Press the MUTE control to mute the
playing media. Press the MUTE
control again to return to the
playing media.

to increase minutes.

AUTO

CLK

EJ

MUTE

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Audiophile AM/FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio

Premium AM/FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio

SHUF COMP

SCAN

LOAD

PUSH ON

AM

CD

FM

DISC

TUNE

SEEK REW FF

1 2 3 4 5 6

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MUTE

EJ

BALBASS

SEL

FADETREB

MENU

Controls and features

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off. Turn the control to
raise or lower volume.

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.

Speed sensitive volume

With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1
through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7
is the maximum setting.

To engage the speed sensitive
volume feature, press and hold the
volume control for five seconds
(with the radio on), then press:

PUSH ON

•

to increase volume

compensation.

•

to decrease or shut off the

SEL

volume compensation.

The selected level will appear in the
display.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio and CD modes.

AM
FM

CD

AM/FM select in radio mode

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 select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

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Tune/disc adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press 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

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Disc adjust for CD mode

• Press to select the previous

disc. (Play will begin on the first
track of the disc unless shuffle
mode is engaged.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold
the control to continue reversing through the discs.

• Press

to select the next disc. Hold the control to fast-forward

through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function works in radio or CD mode.

DISC
TUNE

DISC
TUNE

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

listenable station down the
frequency band. SEEK DOWN
will display.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

SEEK UP will display.

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Controls and features

Seek function in CD mode

• Press to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If the
beginning of the disc is reached,
the CD player seeks to the
beginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing.

• Press

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

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or
CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan
mode.

Scan function in CD mode

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.

Radio station memory preset

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).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. Press the
AM/FM control to toggle between AM, FM1, or FM2.

2. Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or
down the frequency band. Press the TUNE control to go up or down the
listening band in individual increments.

3. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more information on
selecting a station.

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

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4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mute
momentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory on
the control you selected. The display will read SAVED.

Autostore

Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful
on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autostore

1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control.

2. AUTOSET will flash in the display
as the frequency band is scrolled
through.

3. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are fewer than six strong stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong
station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.

AM
FM

CD

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CD select

CD mode may be entered by
pressing the CD control and the
LOAD control. Load the CD into the
audio system. The first track of the
disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped
last.

If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control
(1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other
loaded CDs.

NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD
present in the audio system.

NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD control and a present
number (that is currently empty) are pressed. The system will play the
next available disc.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm
(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film
attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should
not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause
the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact
your dealer for further information.

Display description

Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD
slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot
(1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty,
there is no CD in that particular slot.

Load

The load feature allows you to load
single CDs into the player internal
to the radio.

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact
discs should only be inserted into the player after the CD door
has been opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the door
open. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD
control.

AM
FM

CD

LOAD

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Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by
pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the
system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens.
Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD
has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For
example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press
preset 2.

Auto load

This feature allows you to autoload
up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD
player internal to the radio.

Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The
CD door will open. Load the desired discs, one at a time. The CD is
loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time
the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and
the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded.
The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays
the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already
full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots.

Eject

Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a CD. You can choose which
CD will be ejected by pressing the
EJ control and the desired preset number (1–6). For example, to eject
CD 2, press the EJ control and then press the preset 2 control. If you do
not choose a specific CD, the player will eject the current CD.

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the
player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when
the ignition is ON or OFF.

LOAD

EJ

Auto eject

Press and momentarily hold the EJ
control to engage auto eject. All CDs

EJ

which are present in the player will
be ejected one at a time. If a CD is ejected and not removed from the
door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This
feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF.

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Rewind

The rewind control works in CD
modes.

Press and hold the REW control
until the desired selection is reached. If the beginning of the disc is
reached, the CD will begin play at the first track. Release the control to
disengage rewind mode.

When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the
volume level of the playing media.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in
CD modes.

Press and hold the FF control until
the desired selection is reached. If the end of the disc is reached, the CD
will return to the first track. Release the control to disengage fast
forward mode.

When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lower
the volume level of the playing media.

Shuffle feature

Press the SHUF control until the
desired shuffle mode is displayed.
The audio system will then engage
the desired shuffle mode.

When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE
DISC and SHUFFLE TRK.

SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the
audio system.

SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Compression feature (if equipped)

The compression feature operates in
CD mode and brings soft and loud
CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.

REW FF

REW FF

MENU

+

SEL

On Audiophile audios, press the MENU control until compression status
is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature

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when COMP OFF is displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the
feature when COMP ON is displayed.

On Premium audios, press the
COMP control until COMP ON is
displayed.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control. Use the
SEL control to increase or decrease
the amount of bass.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control. Use the
SEL control to increase or decrease
the amount of treble.

Speaker balance adjust

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

Press the BAL control. Use the SEL
control to adjust the sound between
the left and right speakers.

BASS

TREB

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

+

+

+

SEL

SEL

SEL

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

Press the FADE control. Use the
SEL control to adjust the sound
between the front and rear speakers.

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BAL

FADE

+

SEL

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Menu mode

The MENU control allows you to
access many different features
within your audio system. There are
three sets of menus available
depending upon which mode or feature is activated.

While in FM mode, two menus are available. If RDS is turned OFF, you
can access the following:

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES — Refer to Setting the clock.

• RDS OFF — Refer to Radio data system feature.

If RDS is turned ON, you can access the following:

• TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer to Traffic announcements.

• FIND type-Refer to Program type.

• SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer to Radio data system feature.

• RDS ON— Refer to Radio data system feature.

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES —Refer to Setting the clock.

When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES
or COMP ON/OFF.

SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hours
and minutes. Refer to Setting the clock.

TRAFFIC ON/OFF— Traffic announcements can be programmed as local
or distant. Refer to Traffic announcements.

RDS ON/OFF— This feature allows your audio system to receive text
information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Refer to Radio Data

System feature.

FIND type — Allows you to select your desired FM program type and
search for that selection.

SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the
radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or
NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

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Radio data system (RDS) feature

This feature allows your audio
system to receive text information
from RDS-equipped FM radio
stations.

To activate RDS:

• When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.

• Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).

RDS features:

Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through
the following selections:

Traffic announcements

This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode.
These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.

When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD
play.

• Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

• Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read

TRAFFIC ON.

This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic
announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the
volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level
will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic
announcements will be at the selected volume level.

To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON
displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.

Traffic announcements are not available in most U.S. markets.

MENU

+

SEL

Program type

This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their
program type.

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Press the MENU control until FIND
program type is displayed.

Use the SEL control to select the
program type. With the feature on,
use the SEEK or SCAN control to
find the desired program type from the following selections:

• Classic

• Country

• Info

• Jazz

• Oldies

• R&B

• Religious

• Rock

• Soft

• Top 40

Show

This feature allows you to select the
type of RDS broadcast information
the radio will regularly show in the
display.

MENU

MENU

+

+

SEL

SEL

With RDS activated, press the
MENU control until SHOW is
displayed.

MENU

+

SEL

Use the SEL control to select TYPE
(displays the RDS program type:
rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displays the name of the radio station) or NONE
(deactivates the RDS display).

Digital signal processing (if equipped)

The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to change the
signal mode to suit your listening tastes.

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Press the DSP control to access one
of the following modes:

• DSP OFF

• SIGNAL MODE

• OCCUPANCY MODE

Use the SEL control to select the

desired signal mode (the selected
mode will appear in the display). The following signal modes can be
selected:

• DSP OFF—disengages the feature

• NEWS—”voice-only” type of sound with a limited audio band

• JAZZ CLUB—jazz club with clearly reflected sounds

• HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000

• CHURCH—church with a high vault

• STADIUM—outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000

Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes. Use the
SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the
vehicle. The following occupancy modes can be selected:

• ALL SEATS

• DRIVER SEAT

• REAR SEATS

Mute mode

Press the control to mute the
playing media. Press the control
again to return to the playing media.

DSP

+

SEL

SEL

Setting the clock

Press the MENU control until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. (The menu
mode must be engaged to enable
clock mode).

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Use the SEL control to manually set
the time.

• Press

hours/minutes.

• Press

hours/minutes.

Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode.

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)

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

player to cool down before operating.

• A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is

inserted.

to increase

to decrease

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

SEL

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

periods of time.

• Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer

magazine.

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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm
(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film
attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should
not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause
the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact
your dealer for further information.

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.

• 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

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

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.

Radio reception factors

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

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(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.

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.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine
and all accessories/locks the steering
wheel, gearshift lever and allows key
removal.

2. ACC, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.

3. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when driving.

4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.

SPEED CONTROL
To turn speed control on

• Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled

until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not shift the gearshift lever
into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.

2

1

3

4

Do not use the speed

control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.

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To turn speed control off

• Press OFF

• Speed control automatically

defaults to OFF when the ignition
is turn off.

Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.

To set a speed

• Press SET+. For speed control to
operate, the speed control must
be ON and the vehicle speed
must be greater than 48 km/h
(30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill,
your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than
the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed going downhill. If your
vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving downhill, you
may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce
your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set
speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RES will re-engage it.

SET

COAST

RES

+

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher set speed

• Press and hold SET +. Release
the control when the desired
vehicle speed is reached or

• Press and release SET + to
operate the Tap-Up function.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and
release SET +.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

• Press and hold COAST/CST −.
Release the control when the
desired speed is reached or

• Press and release COAST/CST −
to operate the Tap-Down
function. Each press will decrease
the set speed by 1.6 km/h
(1 mph) or

SET

COAST

SET

COAST

RES

+

RES

+

• Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET +.

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SET

COAST

RES

+

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal or

• Depress the clutch pedal (if

equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.

Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.

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To return to a previously set speed

• Press RES. For RES to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Indicator light

This light comes on when the
vehicle speed control is engaged and
actively controlling vehicle speed.

TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the lever down to unlock the
tilt/telescope steering column. While
the lever is in the down position, tilt
and telescope the steering column
to the desired orientation.

SET

COAST

RES

+

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If your vehicle has the tilt-only
steering column, pull the lever down
to unlock the steering column. While
the lever is in the down position, tilt
the steering column to its desired
orientation.

Lift the lever back to its original
position to lock the steering column.

Never adjust the steering
column when the vehicle is

moving.

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in
the Roadside emergencies chapter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.

The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.

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Push (tap) the end of the stalk
briefly for a single swipe (no wash).
Push and hold for three swipes with
wash. Push and hold for a longer
wash (up to ten seconds).

Speed dependent wipers

When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings,
speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle’s speed
changes.

Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:

INT 1 — 3–4 second interval rear
wiper.

INT 2 — 8–10 second interval rear
wiper.

OFF — Rear wiper and washer off.
For rear wash cycle, rotate (and

hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer control to either
From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2

or OFF position.

position.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.

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Press

• AM, FM1, FM2,

• TAPE (if equipped),

• CD (if equipped), or

• DVD (if equipped).

In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:

• Press MEM to select preset

In Tape mode:

• Press MEM to select the next

In CD mode:

• Press MEM to select the next

In any mode:

• Press VOL + or − to adjust

to select:

stations within the selected radio
band.

selection on the tape.

selection on the CD.

volume.

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Climate control features

Press TMP + or - to adjust
temperature.

Press

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.

+ or - to adjust fan speed.

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