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(If installed)

The air conditioner filter is located in front of the blower unit behind the glove box.

It operates to decrease the amount of pollutants entering the car.

To replace the air conditioner filter, refer to the page 6-18.

CAUTION:

o Replace the filter every 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or once a year. If the car is being driven in severe conditions such as dusty, rough roads, more frequent air conditioner filter inspections and changes are required.

o When the air flow rate is decreased, it must be checked by an authorized dealer.

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Evaporator core Filter

Heater core Outside air

Inside air

Inside air

Blower fan

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Defrost Switch

When the "Defrost" button is pressed, the ( ) mode will be automatically selected and the air will be discharged through the windshield de-frost nozzle, side dede-froster nozzle and side ventilator. To assist in defrosting, the air condi-tioning will operate if ambient temperature is higher than 2°C, and automatically turns off if the ambient temperature drops below 2°C.

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How Car Audio Works

AM broadcasts can be received at greater distances than FM broadcasts. This is because AM radio waves are transmitted at low frequen-cies. These long, low frequency radio waves can follow the curvature of the earth rather than travelling straight out into the atmosphere. In addition, they curve around obstructions so that they can provide better signal coverage.

AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located around your city.

They are intercepted by the radio antenna on your car. This signal is then received by the radio and sent to your car speakers.

When a strong radio signal has reached your vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio system ensures the best possible quality repro-duction. However, in some cases the signal coming to your vehicle may not be strong and clear. This can be due to factors such as the distance from the radio station, closeness of other strong radio stations or the presence of buildings, bridges or other large obstructions in the area.

FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequen-cies and do not bend to follow the earth's surface. Because of this, FM broadcasts gen-erally begin to fade at short distances from the station. Also, FM signals are easily affected by buildings, mountains, or other obstructions.

These can result in certain listening conditions which might lead you to believe a problem exists with your radio. The following conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble:

Ionosphere

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AM reception

Mountains

Buildings

Unobstructed area FM radio station

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Ionosphere FM reception

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Obstructed area Iron bridges

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o Fading - As your car moves away from the radio station, the signal will weaken and sound will begin to fade. When this occurs, we suggest that you select another stronger station.

o Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter and your radio can disturb the signal causing static or fluttering noises to occur. Reducing the treble level may lessen this effect until the disturbance clears.

o Station Swapping - As an FM signal weak-ens, another more powerful signal near the same frequency may begin to play. This is because your radio is designed to lock onto the clearest signal. If this occurs, select another station with a stronger signal.

o Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals being received from several directions can cause distortion or fluttering. This can be caused by a direct and reflected signal from the same station, or by signals from two stations with close frequencies. If this occurs, select another station until the condition has passed.

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Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, noise may be produced from the audio equip-ment. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment. In such a case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible from the audio equipment.

WARNING:

Don't use a cellular phone when you are driving. Stop at a safe place to use a cellular phone.

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STEREO RADIO OPERATION (K260) (If installed)

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1. POWER ON-OFF/ VOLUME /MODE Control Knob 2. TUNE/SEEK Select Button

3. PRESET Button

4. MODE Select Batton

5. BAND Selector

6. SCAN Button

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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob The radio unit may be operated when the ignition key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press the knob to switch the power on. The LCD shows the radio frequency in the radio mode or the CD track indicator in the CD mode. To switch the power off, press the knob again.

VOLUME Control

Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the volume and turn the knob counterclockwise to reduce the volume.

MODE Control

After pressing the MODE select button, rotate the knob clockwise or counter- clockwise for the desired tone quality.

2. TUNE (Manual) Select Button Press the ( ) side or ( ) side to increase or to decrease the frequency. Press either button and hold down to continuously scroll. Release button once the desired station is reached.

SEEK Operation (Automatic Channel Selection)

Press the TUNE select button for 1 sec or more.

Releasing it will automatically tune to the next available station with a beep sound.

When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 1 second, releasing will automatically tune to the next higher frequency and when the ( ) side is pressed longer than 1 second, releasing will automatically tune to the next lower frequency.

3. PRESET STATION SELECT Button

Six (6) stations for AM, FM1 or FM2 respec-tively can be preset in the electronic memory circuit on this unit.