BUICK SKYLARK 1993 Owners Manual

To Play A Compact Disc
Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs
that are called singles. They won’t eject.
Use full-size
comuuct discs only.
If the disc player is very hot, or if you’re driving on a
very rough road, the disc may come out,
or just not play.
If you see the word HOT on the display, the disc player
is too hot to play the disc. Press RCL to make the word
HOT go
off the display. As soon as things get back to
normal, the disc should play again.
Press PWR to turn the system on.
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side
up. The
player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc
should play.
[f the disc comes back out, check whether:
The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched, or wet.
There’s too much moisture in the air. (If there is,
wait about an hour and try again.)
Recall
Press RCL to see what tram 1s playing. Press it again
within
5 seconds to see how long the CD has been
playing that track.
The track number also appears when you change the
volume or when a new track
starts to play.
Compression
Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passages
more nearly equal in volume.
Random
Pressing RDM means when it is pressed, it WM cause
the
CD to play the tracks back in a random order rather
than
in the sequential 1,2,3. ..order.
Rev
Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a favorite
passage. Release it to play the passage. Note the counter
reading in the graphic display.
Fwd
Press and hold FWD to advance quickly within a track.
Release it to resume playing. Watch the graphic display
to stop at a specific passage.
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Prev
Press PREV to hear the previous track. If you hold the
PREV button or press it more than once, the disc will
return to previous tracks.
Next
Press NEXT to hear the next track now (instead of
waiting until the present track is finished.)
If you hold
this button, or press it more than once, the disc will
advance further.
STPL
Press ST/PL (Stop/Play) and the disc will stop and the
radio will play. Press ST/PL again to restart the disc at
the point where it stopped.
Press the
PWR button or turn the ignition key off to stop
the disc player. The disc stays in the player and will
resume playing at the point where it stopped.
EJECT
Press EJECT and the disc will eject and the radio will
play. The disc will start at track
1 when you reinsert it.
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Anti-Theft Feature
Delco LOC I1 is an anti-theft feature for the compact disc
player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored the system
plays normally. If it is used, your player won’t be
useable if it
is ever stolen, because it won’t turn on.
The instructions below tell you how to enter
a secret
code into the system. If your car loses battery power for
any reason, or if the Smart battery activates, you must
unlock the system with the secret code before the system
will turn on.
Step
1. Write down any &digit number and keep it in a
safe place.
Step
2. Turn the ignition to the “Accessory” or the
“Run” position.
Step
3. Press PWR to turn the radio OIT.
Step 4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons together. Hold
them down until
“ - - - ” shows on the display.
You are now ready to enter your secret code.
Don’t wait
more than
15 seconds between steps.
Step 5. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display.
Step
6. Press SEEK 4 or button to make the first
number appear.
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Step 7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or left to make the
next two numbers agree with your code.
Step
8. Press the BAND AM-FM Knob and “000” will
appear. Now you are ready to enter the second
three
digits of your code.
Step
9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter digits.
Step
10. Press the AM-FM knob and “REP” will appear
for
5 seconds and then “000” will appear.
Step
11. Repeat steps 6 through 10. This time“SEC”
should appear indicating that the radio is secure.
If the
display shows
“ - - - ” , the verification steps .were not
successful and the entire sequence must be started again.
To Unlock The System After a Power Loss
When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the
radio won’t turn on and
“LOC” will appear in the
display.
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps.
Step
1. Turn the ignition ON. (Radio off.)
Step
2. Press the SET button. The display will show
“000”.
Step 3. Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6
thru 9 as previously indicated. The display will show the
number as entered.
Step
4. Press the AM/FM button and the time appears -
indicating that the disabling sequence was successful. If
the display indicates “SEC ”, the number did not match
and the unit is still secured.
Disabling The Theft System
Step 1. Press preset buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with
the ignition
ON and radio power OFF. The display will
show,“SEC”
, indicating the unit is in the secure mode.
Step
2. Press the SET button. The display will show
“000”.
Step 3. Enter the first three digits of the code following
steps
6 and 7 of the preceding directions. The display
will show the numbers as entered.
Step
4. Press the AM-FM button. The radio will display
“000”.
atep 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The
display will show the numbers as entered.
Step
6. Press the AM-FM button. If the display shows
- - - ” , the disabling sequence was successful. (The
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back-up code) and the unit is in the UNSECURED
mode. If the display shows"SEC", the disabling
sequence was.unsuccessfu1 and the numbers did not
match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the
SECURED mode.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Your tapes will sound best if you clean your cassette
tape player from time to time. Use a non-abrasive
cleaning cassette instead of a music tape. Follow the
instructions on the cleaning cassette.
Store cassette tapes away from extreme heat or direct
sunlight. Protect the open ends from dirt or damage;
store them in their original cases or other protective
cases. Cassettes eventually wear out and you may need
to replace them if they become noisy.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edee.
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Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged,
If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
If the
mast
is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast
is still
tightened to the fender.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if
it's cleaned from time to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
full
mast extension.
equivalent solvent.
3. Wipe cloth over the
mast sections,
removing
. any dirt.
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4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
radio or ignition on and
off.
6. Then repeat if necessary.

damaged. If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio
off, it may be damaged or neea
to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna
by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down.
Ifthe mast portion of your an$ema is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions in the kit.
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Part 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds\
of roads and io varying weather conditions . We’ve also
included many other useful tips
on driving .
Part 4 includes:
RoadSigns
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DefensiveDriving .................................................................
DrunkenDriving ..................................................................
ControlofaVehicle ................................................................
Braking ......................................................................
Steering .....................................................................
Passing .....................................................................
LossofControl ...............................................................
DrivingatNight ...................................................................
DrivingintheRain .................................................................
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze ........................................................
CityDriving ......................................................................
FreewayDriving ...................................................................
DrivingonaLongTrip .............................................................
HillandMountainRoads ............................................................
ParkingonHills ...................................................................
WinterDriving ....................................................................
TowingaTrailer ...................................................................
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Road Signs
The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color,
shape and symbols. It's a good idea to know these codes
so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent'
of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.
Color of Road Signs
RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some
movement
is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT
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YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and
be careful when you see a yellow sign. It may signal a
railroad crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow
solid line painted on the road means “Don’t
Cross.’’
ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance.
You’ll want
to slow down when you see an orange sign,
as part of the road may be closed
off or torn up. And
there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around,
too.
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