radio BUICK CENTURY 1993 Owners Manual

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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD CAUSE
BATTERY
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for. you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e3
TURN
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
HIGH BEAM
OR =, =o
FOG LAMPS # 0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD ' ' ' 0- 0-
WIPER &
WASHER
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WINDSHIELD=
WASHER I
wlNDsHIELDw DEFROSTER
WINDOW
@
REAR
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
HEADLAMP
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WIPER -
WASHER zQ
Thes, ,ymbols
are used on
warning and indicator lights:
COOLANT F-
ENGINE
TEMP
--
CHARGING I-1
BATTERY SYSTEM
FUEL
ENGINE OIL wb
PRESSURE
TEMP
OIL &
ANTILOCK BRAKE (i)
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
RADIO
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VOLUME a
CONDITIONING AIR a
HATCHBACK e
TRUNK
RELEASE
SPEAKER
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Power Door Locks
Press the power door lock switch
on either front door
to lock or unlock all the
doors at once.
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Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the
doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of “P” (Park) or
“N” (Neutral). Each time you close your
doors and
turn on the ignition, the doors will lock
automatically only once. If someone needs to get out
while the vehicle is running, have that person use the
manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it
will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or power
lock to lock the door again.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the
locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk or wagon liftgate
from
up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on’a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Ignition Key Positions Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle,
but does not send electrical power to any accessories.
.Use
this position if your vehicle must be pushed or
towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle.
A
warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door
when the ignition
is off and the key is in the ignition.
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Run: An “on” position to which the. switch returns after
you
start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in the “Run” position when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
“Run” to operate your electrical power accessories, and
to display some instrument panel warning lights.
Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release
the key. The ignition switch will return to “Run” for
normal driving.
with the ignition key
h the ignition switch, YOU can turn Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions
the switch to five positions: “Accessory” and “Run” \
are “on” positions that allow
.Accessory: An “on” position in which you can operate you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the
your electrical power accessories. Press
in the ignition ‘ radio.
switch as you
turn the top of it toward you.
Lock: The only position in which you can remove the
key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition
and
transaxle.
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ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light
may blink on and
off. This is normal.
If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
moment.
This is normal.
1 A CAUTIONS
Don't keep driving if the oil pmssure is low. If
you do, your engine can become QO hot that It
catches flm. "ybu or others could be burned.
Check wur oil as soon as possible end have
your t rlcle senrlced.
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Battery Light
The battery warning light
will come on briefly when
you
turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as a check to
show
you it is wcrking. Then it
should go out. If it stays on,
or comes on while you are
driving, you may have a
problem with the electrical
charging system. It could
indicate that you have a
or another electrical
. ., . loose generator drive belt
problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to
turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems Ad audio systems offered with your Buick.
Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your ve\
hicle.
Part 3 includes:
Comfort Control System ............................................................... .114
Airconditioner.. ......................................................................
ventilation ....................................................................... \
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Heater and Defroster ................................................................
Rear Wi.ndow Defogger ................................................................ w
Tape Player Contrds. .............................................................. .QO
CDPlayerControls... .................................................,............~3
Care of Cassette Tape Player & Tapes ................................................. .~9
Care of Compact Discs .............................................................. .no
Power Armma Mast Care ........................................................... -131
Audio systems ........................................................................\
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RadiocOntrOlS.... .....................................,,..............,...........118
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Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid
on the rear window.
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your Buick's flow-through .ventilation system supplies outside
air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air
will
also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air
conditioning fan is running.
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.
blower fan to
HI for a few moments before driving off.
This helps ,clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture,
and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your
windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the This helps
air to circulate throughout your vehicle.
Audio Systems
The
following pages describe the audio systems available
for your Buick, and how to get the best performance
frorr
*hmm Please read about the system in your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
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 harmful to
-3ur hearing. Take precautions by adjusting
..re volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to
it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest
-. Increase volume slowly until you hear
setting.
comfortably and clearly.
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AM/F" Stereo Radio
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The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency,
the AM or FM radio band, whether
the station is
in stereo, and other radio functions.
PWR (Power): Press to turn the radio on and off when
the ignition is on.
Upper Knob (VOL): This knob'does two things:
Rotate it to control the volume.
When the ignition is off, press the knob to display the
time.
BAL @dance): The control ring behind the upper knob
adjusts the lewright speaker balance.
Lower Knob (TUNE): This knob does two things:
Rotate it to tune in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM and FM bands.
FADE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts
the front/rear speaker balance.
TREBLE: Slide this lever up to increase treble, or down
to decrease it.
If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the
treble.
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase bass, or down to
decrease it.
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WAN: Press to listen for a few seconds to the next
station on the
AM or FM band; the scan will continue
every
few seconds until you press SCAN again to stop on
a particular station.
SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in the
next station on the
AM or FM radio band.
To Set the Clock:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET. The SET
indicator will appear on the digital display for five
seconds.
2. You must begin to set the clock to the correct hour and
minute during those five seconds. Press and hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
3. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears
on the display.
To Preset Radio Stations:
1. Use the lower knob (TUNE) to tune in the station you
want.
2. Press SET. The SET indicator will appear on the
digital screen for five seconds.
3. While the SET indicator is displayed, press one of the
four pushbuttons.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM and four FM
stations.
Up to
three additional stations on each band may be
preset by “pairing” pushbuttons:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET, and within five seconds press any two
adjacent pushbuttons at
the same time.
3. The station can be tuned in when the same two
pushbuttons
are pressed at the same time.
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AM/F" Stereo Radio with Cassette Player
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The digital display indicates information on time or radio station frequency, the
AM or FM radio band, whether
the station is in stereo, and
other radio functions.
PWR (Power): Press to turn the unit on and off when the
ignition is on.
Upper Knob (VOL): This knob does three things:
Rotate it to control the volume.
When the ignition is off, press the knob to display the time.
When a tape is playing, press the knob to hear the other
side
of the tape.
BAL (Balance): The control ring behind the upper knob
adjusts the 1eWright speaker balance.
hwer Knob (TUNE): This knob does two things:
Rotate it to tune-in radio stations.
Press it to change between the AM and FM bands.
FmE: The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts
the fronthear speaker balance.
TREBLE: Slide this lever up to increase treble, or down
to decrease it.
If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the treble.
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase bass, or down to
decrease it.
SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds to the next
station on the
AM or FM band; the scan will continue
every few seconds until
you press SCAN again to stop on
a particular station.
SEEK Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in the
next station on the AM or FM radio band.
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To Set the Clock:
1. With the radio on or off, press SET. The SET
indicator will appear on the digital display for five
seconds.
2. You must begin to set the clock to the correct hour and
minute during those
five seconds. Press and hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
3. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears
on the display.
To Preset Radio Stations:
1. Use the lower knob (TUNE) to tune in the station you
want.
2. Press SET. The SET indicator will appear on the
digital screen for
five seconds.
3. While the SET indicator is displayed, press one of the
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of five AM and five FM
Up to three additional stations on each band may be
preset by “pairing” pushbuttons:
five pushbuttons.
stations.
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET, and within five seconds press any two
adjacent pushbuttons at the same time.
3. The station can be tuned in when the same two
pushbuttons are pressed at the same time.
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