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Interior Features

Audio System

Weak signal noise

In suburban areas, broadcast signals 

become weak because of distance from the 

transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas 

is characterized by sound breakup.

Strong signal noise

This occurs very close to a transmitter 

tower. The broadcast signals are extremely 

strong, so the result is noise and sound 

breakup at the radio receiver.

Station drift noise

When a vehicle reaches the area of two 

strong stations broadcasting at similar 

frequencies, the original station may be 

temporarily lost and the second station 

picked up. At this time there will be some 

noise from this disturbance.

Station 2 

88.3 MHz

Station 1 

88.1 MHz

 Operating Tips for CD Player

Condensation phenomenon

Immediately after turning on the heater 

when the vehicle is cold, the CD or 

optical components (prism and lens) in 

the CD player may become clouded with 

condensation. At this time, the CD will 

eject immediately when placed in the unit. 

A clouded CD can be corrected simply by 

wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded optical 

components will clear naturally in about 

an hour. Wait for normal operation to 

return before attempting to use the unit.

Handling the CD player

The following precautions should be 

observed.



 Do not use deformed or cracked CDs. 

The disc may not eject resulting in a 

malfunction.



 Do not use non-conventional discs such 

as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. 

The disc may not eject resulting in a 

malfunction.

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