PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995 Owners Manual

For NEXT to work properly, your tape must have at
least three seconds of silence between each selection.
The radio will not play during this operation.
FWD (Forward): Press this button to rapidly advance
to another part of the tape. Press PROG or FWD again
to stop it. The radio will play during this operation.
REV (Reverse): Press this button to rapidly rewind the
tape. Press PROG or
REV again to stop it. The radio
will play during this operation.
To Play the Next Selection
The radio will not play during this operation.
PROG (Program): Press this button to switch from one
side of the tape to the other or to stop the tape from
searching.
Noise Reduction
00 Press this button to reduce background noise. This
symbol will appear in the display.
Dolby@ B Noise Reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the
00 symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
To Stop the Tape Player
Turn the power off or turn the ignition key off. The
cassette stays in the player and will resume playing
at the point where it stopped.
Press A” to stop playing the cassette and switch
to the radio. Press TAPE-PLAY to restart the cassette
at the point where it stopped.
Press EJECT to remove the cassette or stop the
cassette and switch to radio. EJECT will work with
the ignition or radio
off. Press EJECT to load a
cassette when the radio is
off.
NOTE: This radio has a “broken tape” feature that will
eject broken or misfed tapes. Because of
this feature,
CD changers that plug into the tape deck will not work
in this system.
Diagnostic Tape Error Indicator
When the cassette player detects a problem with the
cassette tape either just after it is loaded or while it is
playing,
it will attempt to work around the epor. If the
tape player cannot continue to play the cassette, it will
eject it and switch to the radio mode.
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If E and a number appears in the radio display, an error
has occurred and the cassette
or compact disc will not
play temporarily.
If the error occurred while trying to play a cassette tape,
the following conditions may have caused the error:
1. The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player
cannot turn the hubs of the cassette tape.
2. E10 may be displayed.
Hold the cassette with the open end down and try
turning right hub counter clockwise with a pencil.
0 Flip the tape over and repeat same procedure.
If the hubs do not turn easily, your cassette tape may be
damaged and should not be used in the cassette player.
Try a new tape to make sure that your cassette player
is working properly.
If the cassette tape is broken, Ell may be displayed.
Check to see if your tape is broken.
Try a new cassette tape.
This feature may not work well with certain types of
adaptors for add-on CD players. If there is not tension
on the reels of the cassette player, it will sense that the
adaptor is a broken tape and eject it.
CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display
when you insert your cassette tape, your cassette player
needs to be cleaned. It will still play cassette tapes, but it
should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette
tapes and the cassette tape player. See “Care,of Your
Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you: have
cleaned the cassette tape player, press and hold the
EJECT button for
5 seconds to reset the CLN indicator.
The radio will display
“---” to show that the clean
feature has been reset.
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With the audio system on, insert a disc into the slot with
the label side up.
CD will appear on the display and
track
1 will begin to play.
If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the
display, it could be that:
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The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.
There’s too much moisture in the air. If
so wait about
an hour and try it again.
You are driving on a very rough road.
The temperature is too hot or too cold.
To Play a Compact Disc
Your CD player will play the smaller 8 cm (3.2 inch)
compact discs.
No adapter is required for the smaller
CD’s.
If you are driving on a very rough road, the disc may not
play and
ERR may appear on the display. The disc
should start playing when the road gets smoother.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, write down the error message and provide it
when you have it serviced.
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RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press
it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing.
The track number also appears when the disc is inserted.
PREV (Previous): Press this button or SEEK to hear
the current track again.
If you press and hold this button, or press it more than
once, the disc
will return to previous tracks.
NEXT Press this button or SEEK A to hear the
next track now (instead
of waiting until the present track
is finished).
If you press and hold this button or press it more than
once, the disc will advance further.
REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to rapidly
return
to a passage. Release it to play the passage. The
radio will play during this operation and the display will
show elapsed time.
FWD (Forward): Press and hold this button to quickly
advance within a track. Release it to resume playing.
The radio will play during this operation.
RDM (Random): Press this button to hear a random
selection
of tracks. Press it again to turn off random
Play.
To Stop the Disc Player
Turn the power off or turn the ignition key off. The
disc stays in the player and will resume playing at
the point where it stopped.
0 Press A" to stop playing the disc and switch to
radio. Press CD/PLAY to restart the disc at the point,
where it stopped.
Press EJECT to eject the disc or stop the disc and
switch to radio. EJECT will work with the ignition
or radio
off. Press EJECT to load a disc when the
audio system is off.
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THEFTLOCK
THEF’iZOCK is a security feature for the cassette tape
and compact disc player. It can be used or ignored.
If
igriored, the system functions normally. If it is used,
your system won’t be usable if it’s ever stolen. When the
system is active, the indicator light will flash while the
ignition
is off.
Setting Your Security Code
The instructions below tell you how to enter a security
code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power
for any reason, you must enter the security code again
before the system will turn
on.
1. Write down any number from 000 to 1999 and keep
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or RUN
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press and hold pushbuttons 1 and 4 together until
it in a safe place.
position.
“- - -” shows on the display. ,’
You are now ready to enter your security code. Don’t
wait more than 15 seconds between steps.
5. Press MIN and “000” will appear on the display.
6. Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of
7. Press HR until the fist one or two digits of your
your code appear. Release the button.
code appears.
8. Press A” “rEP” will appear on the display.
9. Repeat steps 5 through
7 for verification.
10. Press A” SEC.will appear on the display. This
means that your audio system is secured.
Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent Feature
If your audio system is secured (SEC shows on the
display) and you wish to disable it, enter
yoiu security
code as .follows, pausing no more than 15 seconds
between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. Make sure the audio system is
off. The time will show on the display.
2. Press pushbuttons 1 and 4 together until SEC shows
on the display.
3. Press MIN “000” will appear on the display.
4. Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of
your code appear. Release the button.
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5.
6.
Press HR until the first one or two digits of your How to Change Your Security Code
code appear.
Press
A” If “- - -” shows, you have shut off steps:
You can change your security code by following these
the theft-deterrent feature. If SEC shbws, your audio
system is still secured.
Note: If you lose or forget your security code, see your
dealer for assistance.
Unlocking the Audio System “after a Power Failure
If power is disrupted io the audio system whiie in the
SEC mode, the unit will not work &nd LOC will show
on the display whenever the ignition is on. To unlock the
unit:
1. Press MIN “OW’ will appear on the display.
2. Press MIN again and hold until the iast two digits of
your code appear. Release the button.
3. Press HR until the first one or two digits of your
code appear.
4. Press AM/FM. SEC will appear on the display and
the unit will work.
If LOC shows, the numbers did
not hatch and the unit is still locked.
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1. Using your old code, follow the directions given
under “Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent Feature.’’
2. Repeat directions of .“Setting Your Security Code”
with your new security code.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
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FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). And,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
AM
The range for most AM .stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise
from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
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AM Stereo
This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@
stereo broadcasts. Many
AM stations around the country
use C-QUAM’ to produce stereo, though some do not.
(C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.)
If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your
STEREO light will come on when you’re receiving it.
Tips about your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it
is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes
of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and haul
to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
0 Adjust tbe volume control to the lowest setting.
9 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can
add what you want.
If you can, it’s very
important to do
it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been
added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly
or cause failure of the tape player.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape
is in good condition and that the tape player is clean
before obtaining service on your tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours
of use to provide optimum performance. Your radio may
display “Cln” to indicate that your have used your tape
player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean
timer.
If you notice a reduction in sound quality,
regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned, try
playing a different cassette to see if the tape or the tape
player is at fault. If the second cassette results in no
improvement in sound quality, try cleaning the tape
player.
Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a
scrubbing action, nonabrasive cleaner cassette. This is a
wet-type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette
with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the
cleaner cassette
turn. To properly clean your tape player,
follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette.
If you
use this type of cleaner, the radio may display an error
and eject the cartridge. This is normal and is the result
of an added feature in the tape player that detects broken
tapes. If an error occurs, you will need to insert the
cleaning cassette at least three times to thoroughly clean
the tape player.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head.
This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
A scrubbing action cleaner is available through your
dealer
(GM Part No. 12344600).
Note: Tape adapter kits for portable CD players will not
work in your cassette player. These adapters will cause
the radio to display an error message and the adapter
cassette will be ejected.
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Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs-cafefully. 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 ftom 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 edge.
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.
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Power Antenna Mast Care
Your optional 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.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any
equivalent solvent.
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4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
6. Then repeat if necessary.
radio off and on.
NOTICE:
Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage it.
NOTICE:
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off
your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast from possibly getting
damaged.
If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or
need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the
antenna by hand by carefully pressing the
antenna down.
If the mast portion of your antenna 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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