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Playing the Radio

(Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. When the radio is turned on, it plays at the volume level that was last set. The volume can be adjusted using the volume knob.

(Information): Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time.

(Clock): Your vehicle has a clock button for setting the time. With this type of radio, the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off. See Setting the Clock for more information.

Finding a Station

BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display shows the selection.

(Tune): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the station frequency.

SEEK : Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. The station frequency flashes while the radio is in the scan mode. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning. The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band. To scan presets within the current selected band, press and hold either seek arrow for four seconds until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a few seconds if a strong signal is present, then goes to the next stored preset. The station frequency flashes while the radio is in the scan mode.

Setting Preset Stations

Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:

  1. Turn the radio on.
  2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
  3. Tune in the desired station.
  4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for three seconds until a beep sounds. Whenever that pushbutton is pressed and released, the station that was set, returns.
  5. Repeat the Steps 2-4 for each pushbutton.

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Bass/Treble: To adjust the bass or treble, press the tune knob or the EQ button until the desired tone control label displays. Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the setting. The display shows the current bass or treble level. If a station's frequency is weak, or if there is static, decrease the treble.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

(Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade, press this button or the tune knob until the desired speaker control label displays. Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the setting. The setting can also be adjusted by pressing the seek arrows.

Radio Messages

Loc (Locked): This message displays while the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.