Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Radio/Audio System Operation-Compact Disc Player (Instrument Panel): Notes
This compact disc (CD) player is designed to use 120 mm (4.75 in) full size compact discs. If a 80 mm (3.14 in) single mini disc is inserted the disc will not be able to be ejected.
To play a compact disc (CD) perform the following procedure:
- Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or the ON position.
- Turn ON the radio.
- Remove the compact disc from the case.
- Insert the disc partway into the slot with the LABEL SIDE UP. The player will pull the disc in automatically. If the disc is upside down, dirty, scratched or wet, the player will eject it and ERR will appear on the VF display.
- When successfully inserted, track 1 will begin to play. If the ignition or the power was turned OFF and a disc was left in the player the play will resume where it stopped. The following will appear on the VF display when a track begins:
- CD will display (CD will appear on the display as long as a disc is in the player).
- The disc icon will display.
- The number of the track being played will display.
Once a disc is playing the following controls will function as they do during radio operation:
- PWR-VOL
- SCV
- BASS
- TREB
- BAL
- FADE
- AUTO TONE
Refer to Radio/Audio System Operation - Radio Controls.
To stop play of a compact disc (CD) perform one of the following:
- Turn the ignition OFF. The disc will remain in the player. The disc will resume play at the point where it stopped.
- Turn the radio OFF. The disc will remain in the player. The disc will resume play at the point where it stopped.
- Press AM/FM to stop disc play and switch to radio. Press CD AUX to switch back to playing disc.
- Press EJECT to remove CD from player (stopping play) and switch to radio.
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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.