PONTIAC PONTIAC 1997 Owners Manual

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Pontiac. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning with
Electronic Controls Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning with
Automatic and Auxiliary Temperature Control
Heating, Air Conditioning with
Electronic Controls
Heating, Air Conditioning with Automatic
and Auxiliary Temperature Controls
Ventilation System and Tips
Tips for Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger Setting the Clock 3- 10
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CD Adapter Kit
Trunk Mounted CD Changer
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Steering Wheel Controls
Understanding Radio Reception Adding Sound Equipment to Your
Tips About Your Audio System
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Fixed Mast Antenna
Backglass Antenna
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Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
Temperature Knob
The center knob changes the temperature of.the air
coming through the system. Turn this
knob toward
red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn it toward blue
(counterclockwise) for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob has several settings to control the
direction
of airflow:
MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside
your vehicle and sends it through the instrument
panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will
run automatically in this setting: unless the outside
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With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best
if
you keep your windows closed while using it. rJ UPPER: This setting brings in outside air and
temperature
is below
38 OF (3.3 O C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
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Fan Knob
airects it through the instrument panel outlets.
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The left knob selects the amount of air you want. To turn *'- BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and
the fan off, turn
fie knob to OFF. The fan must be on tQ directs it two Ways. Half Of the air is directed through
run the air conditioning compressor, the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and a little
to the defrost
and
side window vents.
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t' FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The remaining airflow
comes out of the defroster and side window vents.
4' DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go
to the
floor ducts and half to the defroster and side
window vents.
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DEFROST This setting directs most of the
air through the defroster vent. Some of the air goes
to the floor ducts and the side window vent. The air
conditioning compressor will run automatically in
this setting unless the outside temperature is below
38°F (3.3"C).
Air Conditioning COI - --- -1r Button
Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioning
compressor. The indicator light above the button will
glow when the button is pressed. ,You don't have to press
the button
to run the compressor in MAX or DEFROST
because
it will already be running in these modes.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the
vehicle
to cool down.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use
MAX with
the temperature knob all the way in the blue area.
If this
setting is used
for long periods of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use UPPER with the
temperature knob in the blue area and the
A/C button
pushed in. The system will bring in outside
air and cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEVEL with the temperature knob in
the middle and the A/C button pushed in. The system
will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body,
while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body.
You may notice this temperature difference more at
some times than others.
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Heating
On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all
the
way in the red area. The system will bring in outside
air, heat it and send
it to the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside
0°F (- 18 “C) or lower. An engine coolant
heater
warns the coolant your engine and heating
system use
to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use UPPER, with the AK button off,
to direct outside air through your vehicle. Your vehicle
also has the flow-through ventilation system described
later in this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows.
To defrost the windows quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the
red area. To warm passengers while keeping the
windows clean, use
DEFOG.
Air Conditioning with Automatic and
Auxiliary Temperature Control
(If Equipped)
With this system, you set a “desired cabin” temperature.
You can then either let the system automatically
control
airflow direction and amount (to maintain the desired
cabin temperature)
or you can manually adjust it. The
system works best
if you keep your windows closed
while using it.
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Automatic Control Dual Zone Button Light
For the most efficient operation, you should set the
system temperature and press AUTO. The system will
select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you
comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if
the outside temperature is above
38 OF (3.3 O C). You may
notice a delay of three to four minutes before the fan
comes on.
Driver's Temperature Knob
The left knob sets the temperature for the entire system
when the light on DUAL button isn't lit.
If the light is
lit, the knob sets the temperature for the driver. Turn the
knob toward red (clockwise) to raise the desired cabin
temperature. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to
lower the temperature. The display will show your
selection for a few seconds, then the outside temperature
will show or be displayed.
Passenger's Temperature Knob
The right knob sets the desired cabin temperature for the
passenger and will automatically force the system into a
dual zone operation, lighting the dual zone button light.
Turn the right knob toward red (clockwise) to raise the
temperature. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to
lower the temperature. The
dual zone button light indicates whether the system
is in single zone
or dual zone operation. When there is
no desire for dual zone operation, push the lit dual zone
button to return to single zone operation. The dual zone
button light will
go off.
The system will operate to achieve your comfort set
point as quick as possible. If you set the temperature for
60°F (16°C)
or 90°F (32"C), the fan will go to it's
highest speed, unless you manually select a lower speed.
The system will maintain full cold or full hot operation
at these settings.
Cold Weather Example: (When you start the vehicle in
cold weather, below freezing or after being parked
overnight). If your Driver Set Temperature is 73°F
(23 "C) and you are in Full Automatic mode, the system
will automatically move the temperature doors to full
hot. The blower will start out at a low speed and the
blower speed will increase
as the engine warms up. The
air will be delivered to the floor. As the interior of the
vehicle warms up to your desired comfort point, the
blower will decrease and
the temperature door will
move to a cooler position to maintain your desired
comfort. As the cabin warms
up or the sun load
increases, the system could switch to air delivered
to the windshield and the floor. (Defog mode)
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Hot Weather Example: (When you start the vehicle in
Hot weather,
80°F (27 O C) or after being parked during
the day in full sun). If your Driver Set Temperature
is73"F
(23°C) and you are in Full Automatic mode. The
system will automatically move the temperature doors
to
full Cold. The blower will be at low speed momentarily
and then
go to high blower. The air intake will be
recirculated for maximum cooling performance. As the
interior
of the vehicle cools down to your desired
comfort point, the blower will decrease and the
temperature door will move to a warmer position to
maintain your desired comfort. As the cabin cools down
or the sun load decreases the system could switch
to air
delivered to
A/C vents and the floor. (Bi-level mode)
Manual Control
Fan Buttons
The fan buttons select the amount of air you want when
the system is not in
AUTO. The display will show the
fan speed
by illuminating a maximum of seven fan bars.
Mode Button
The center panel has several settings to control the
direction
of airflow when the system is not in AUTO.
The indicator light
on the button will glow when the
button is pressed. To access the various modes available,
continue to press the MODE button until the desired
mode appears on the display.
RECIRC: This setting recirculates much of the air
inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument
panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 3
8 OF (3.3 " C).
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/J UPPER: This setting brings in the outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel outlets.
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+' BI-LEV: This setting brings in the outside air and
directs it two ways. Half of the air
is directed through
the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost
and side window vents.
+' LOWER: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The remaining airflow
comes out
of the defroster and side window vents.
+' DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the
floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents.
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DEF: This setting directs most of the air through
the defrost vent. Some of the air goes
to the floor ducts
and the side window vents The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting unless
the outside temperature is below
38°F (3.3"C).
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time
for the
vehicle to cool down.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use RECLRC.
If this setting is used for long periods of time, the air in
your vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use UPPER with the
A/C button pushed in. The system will bring in outside
air and cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower
body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEV with the A/C button pushed in.
The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your
upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your
lower body. You may notice this temperature difference
more at some times than others.
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Heating
On cold days use LOWER. The system will bring in
outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can
use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside
0°F (- 18 O C) or lower. An engine coolant
heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use
to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild, outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use UPPER with the A/C button off,
to direct outside air through your vehicle. Your vehicle
also
has the flow-through ventilation system described
later in this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side
windows, To defrost the windows quickly, use DEE
To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean,
use
DEFOG.
Ventilation System
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Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents.
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outsid’e air into the vehicle when it
is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan
is running.
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Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
mode knob to
FLOOR and the fan to the highest
speed for a few seconds before driving off. This
helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture
and reduces the chance
of fogging the inside of
your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Rear Window Defogger
Your comfort control system has a button to operate
your rear window defogger. The electronic comfort control system has a button marked
REAR. The
system with automatic temperature control has a button
marked
R.DEF.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
K~~OW fog from the rear window. Press the button
to turn the rear defogger on. It will turn itself off after
about ten minutes.
If you turn it on again, the rear defogger will only run
for about five minutes before turning off.
You can also
turn it off by pressing the button again.
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or decal across the defogger grid.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on
the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure.
You will get
the most enjoyment out
of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first, Find out what your Delco system can do
and how
to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most
out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold the
SEEK clown arrow until the correct hour appears on the
display. Press and hold the
SEEK up arrow until the
correct minute appears on the display.
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except
AM-FM Stereo
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press
and hold
MIN until the correct minute appears. There
will be a two-second delay before the clock goes into
time-set mode, and the colon on the display will blink
while in this mode.
AM-FM Stereo
Playing the Radio
VOLUME:
Push this knob to turn the system on and
off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn
it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RCLPROG: Press this button to recall the station
being played or to display the clock.
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