Safety Warning
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Radio/Audio System Description and Operation: Notes
The Entertainment System on this vehicle is configured with either a base or an uplevel system. Both the base and uplevel systems contain a radio, antenna, and speakers.
The uplevel system differs from the base level system by providing the customer with enhanced audio system features. Some of those features may include the radio data system (RDS), extended range speakers, and a remote playback device.
The following list shows the base and uplevel radios available for this vehicle:
- Base Radio (UM7) - AM/FM
- Base Radio (U1C) - AM/FM with CD
- Uplevel Radio (UB1) - AM/FM, Cassette and CD
- Uplevel Radio (UC6) - AM/FM, Integral Multi Disc CD Changer
| Controls | Base Radio UM7 | Base Radio U1C | Uplevel Radio UB1 | Uplevel Radio UC6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Push PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on. | Push PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on. | ||
| Volume | The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/VOL knob. | The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/VOL knob. | ||
| Automatic Volume Control | N/A | Press the AUTOVOL Button | ||
| Tune | Turn the RCL/TUNE knob. | Turn the TUNE/DISP knob | ||
| Seek | Momentarily press SEEK/SCAN button | |||
| Scan | Hold SEEK/PSCAN button at least 4 seconds | |||
| Presets | Six AM and Six FM | Six AM, Six FM1 and Six FM2 | ||
| Preset Saving | Press and hold desired button until an audible beep is heard | |||
| Set Clock | Press and hold the UP or DOWN arrow button until an audible beep indicates the time set mode has been entered. Once the beep is heard, the time can be set by tapping the up button to increment the hour and the down arrow to increment the minute. | Press and hold the HR or MN button until an audible beep indicates the time set mode has been entered. Once the beep is heard, the time can be set by tapping each button to incrementally adjust the time. Holding down each button will rapidly change the time. | ||
| Recall | Push the RCL/TUNE knob. | Push the TUNE/DISP knob | ||
| Fade or Balance | Press the AUDIO button to select | Press the PTYPE LIST/AUDIO button to select and adjust both Fade and Balance | ||
| Bass, Treble | Press the AUDIO button to select | Press the PTYPE LIST/AUDIO button to select and adjust both Bass and Treble | ||
| Automatic Tone | N/A | Press AUTO TONE Button | ||
| Controls | Base Radio UM7 | Base Radio U1C | Uplevel Radio UB1 | Uplevel Radio UC6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eject | N/A | N/A | EJECT button | N/A |
| Fast Forward | Preset button 4 | |||
| Reverse | Preset button 3 | |||
| Auto Reverse | Yes | |||
| Side | Preset button 5 | |||
| Previous | Preset button 1 | |||
| Next | Preset button 2 | |||
| Dolby | Preset button 6 | |||
| Repeat | N/A |
| Controls | Base Radio UM7 | Base Radio U1C | Uplevel Radio UB1 | Uplevel Radio UC6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eject | N/A | Eject button | EJECT button | |
| Fast Forward | Preset button 4 | Preset button 4 | ||
| Reverse | Preset button 3 | Preset button 3 | ||
| Disc | CD | Preset button 5 | ||
| Previous | Preset button 1 | Preset button 1 | ||
| Next | Preset button 2 | Preset button 2 | ||
| Dolby | N/A | Preset button 6 | ||
| Repeat | Preset button 6 | N/A | ||
| Random | Preset button 5 | Preset button 6 | ||
Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below:
- AM/FM Reception
- Antenna
- Audio Amplifier
- Theft Deterrent
- Integral Multi Disc CD Changer (IMDX)
- Remote Playback Device
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Radio Error Messages
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.