Audio System(s)Driving without distraction is a necessity for a saferdriving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2.By taking a few moments to read this manual andget familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you canuse it with less effort, as well as take advantage ofits features. While your vehicle is parked, set up youraudio system by presetting your favorite radio stations,setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then,when driving conditions permit, you can tune to yourfavorite stations using the presets and steeringwheel controls (if equipped).{CAUTION:This system provides you with a far greateraccess to audio stations and song listings.Giving extended attention to entertainmenttasks while driving can cause a crash and youor others can be injured or killed. Always keepyour eyes on the road and your mind on thedrive — avoid engaging in extended searchingwhile driving.Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safedriving. For more information, see Defensive Driving onpage 4-2. Get familiar with your vehicle’s audiosystem so you can use it with less effort and take fulladvantage of its features.Here are some ways in which you can help avoiddistraction while driving.While your vehicle is parked:• Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.• Familiarize yourself with its operation.• Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favoriteradio stations using the presets and steering wheelcontrols (if equipped).Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to yourvehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CBradio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make surethat it can be added by checking with your dealer.Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. If sound equipment can be added, itis very important to do it properly. Added soundequipment may interfere with the operation of yourvehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and evendamage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interferewith the operation of sound equipment that hasbeen added.3-94
