radio BUICK SKYLARK 1993 Owners Manual

Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
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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.
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your
trunk 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. Should interference
to this system occur, try this:
Check
to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment. blocking the signal.
service.
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Ignition Key Positions
Your square-headed key
opgs.@gs ,. .r , your ignition lock. ..
This lock gives you five different positions.
Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the
Lock position. This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature.
The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you’use things like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the engine is
off. To use
“Acc,” push in the key and turn
it toward you. Your
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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 and audio systems offered with your Buick .
Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle \
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Part 3 includes:
Comfort Control System
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Heater and Defroster
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Air Conditioner
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RearWindowDefogger
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Ventilation
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Audiosystems
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SeaingtheClock
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RadioControls
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TapePlayerControls
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CDPlayerControls
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Care of Cassette Tape Player
& Tapes ............................................. 133
CareofCompactDiscs
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Antennacare
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM Stereo
This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@
stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country
Before you add any sound equipment to your
use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
(C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can
If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your add what you want. If you can, it’s very important
“STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it. to do it properly. Added sound equipment may
Hearing damage from loua noise is almost
undetectable until
it is too late. Your hearing
adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that
seems normal can be
loud and harmful 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:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest
Increase volume slowly until you hear can
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setting.
comfortably and clearly. interfere
with the operation
of your vehicle’s
engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even
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To Play This Radio
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these things:
It turns the radio on.
It controls the volume.
It tells you the time (When the ignition is off, push
the recall knob to display the time.)
Bal
The control behind the upper knob allows you LO
balance the sound between the right and left speakers..
The Lower .Knob
Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push it to get
AM or FM.
Fade
The control behind the lower knob moves the sound
between your front and rear speakers.
Seek
Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek
the next higher station and stop.
Scan
When you press scan, the radio will go to the next
station and pause and keep scanning until you press scan
again. Scan appears in the display.
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Bal
The control behind the upper knob allows you IO
balance the sound between the right and left speakers.
The Lower Knob
Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push it to get
AM or FM.
Fade
The control behind the lower knob moves the sound
between
your front and rear speakers.
Seek
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To Play This Radio
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these things:
0 It turns the radio on.
It controls the volume.
It tells you the time (When the ignition is off, push
the
RCL knob to display the time.)
It allows you to hear the other side of a tape. (Press
PROG-RCL knob while a cassette is playing.) Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek
the next higher station and stop.
Scan
When you press scan, the radio will go to the next station, pause, and keep scanning until you press scan
again.

Pushbuttons
The pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations
(7 AM and 7 FM).
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0 Tune in the station you want.
e Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the
display.)
0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons
to store the station. Whenever you press that button,
the preset station will return.
Three additional stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time.
0 Tune in the desired station.
0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the
display.)
0 Within 5 seconds, push any two adjoining
pushbuttons at the same time. (The station will return
when the same two buttons are pressed again.)
Clock
To set the clock:
0 Press the SET button.
0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the
0 Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute
correct hour appears on
the display.
appears on the display.
Treble
Slide the treble lever up to increase the treble response.
If the station is weak or noisy, slide the treble lever
down to reduce the noise.
Bass
Slide the bass lever up to increase the bass response.
Adjust the bass lever to give a pleasing sound to your
ear.
To Play A Cassette
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that are
so thin that they may not work well in this
player.
Once the tape
is playing, use the upper and lower knobs
for volume balance and fade just as you do for the radio.
The lighted arrow shows which side
of the tape is being
played.
Forward
To advance the tape, press and the tape will advance
rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly.
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1 Reverse
i To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse
rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly.
Program
To
go from one side of the tape to the other, press the
RECALL knob.
Eject
To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio,
press the STOP-EJECT button.
To Play This Radio
Pwr
To turn the radio on or off, press the PWR button.
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these things:
It controls the volume. The volume knob increases
and decreases volume only when it is held slightly
rotated against the spring load.
It allows you to mute the radio or compact disc
player, Press to mute; press again to listen. During
MUTE, only volume up will work.
Bal
The control behind the upper knob allows you to
balance the sound between the right and left speakers.
The Lower Knob
Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. The tune
knob increases and decreases station frequency when it
is held slightly rotated against the spring load. Turn the
knob to tune slowly. If you hold the tune knob in the
tune position, it will tune rapidly. Push
BAND to get
AM or FM.
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Fade
The control behind the lower knob moves the sound
between your front and rear speakers.
Recall
It tells you the time. When the ignition is off, push RCL
to display the time.
Seek 4 or
Pressing the Seek 4 or b button will cause the receiver
to seek the next lower or higher station and stop.
Scan
When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next
station, pause and keep doing that until you press
SCAN
again.
Pushbuttons
The pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You
can set the pushbuttons for up to ten stations
(5 AM and
5 FM).
Tune in the desired station.
Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the
display.)
0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons.
Whenever you press that button, the preset station
will return.
Clock
To set the clock; :
0 Press the SET pushbutton.
Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the
correct
hour appears on the display.
Press and hold SEEK 4 or b until the correct
minute appears on the display.
Adjust The Tone
Use the levers next to the display to set the bass,
midrange, and treble until you get the sound you want.
The
60 and 250 levers adjust the bass, 1K is midrange,
3.5K and 1OK control the treble.
We suggest you start with the center lever (1K) in the
midpoint position, then move the others up until you get
the amount
of bass and treble you like.
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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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