ignition CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1996 3.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel Gage
When the ignition is on,
your fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel
you
have left.
When the indicator nears
EMPTY (E), you still have a
little fuel left, but
you should get more soon. Here are
four things that some owners ask about. None
of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
the gage reads FULL
(F).
gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated
the tank was half
full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill
the tank.
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or
The gage doesn’t go back to EMPTY (E) when you
For your fuel tank capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index. speed up.
turn off’ the ignition.
2-76

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AM-FM Stereo (Option)
Playing the Radio
VOLUME-BAL-RECALL: This knob turns the
system on and off and controls the volume. Turn the
upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it
counterclockwise
to decrease volume. Press the upper
knob briefly
to recall the station being played or the
clock display. If
you press the button when the ignition
is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or FM.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the forward or reverse arrow to go to the
next higher or lower station.
SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows, then
press the other
SEEK arrow; SCAN will appear on the
display. Use
SCAN to listen to stations for a few
seconds. The radio will go to
a station, stop for arfew
seconds, then
go on to the next station. The radio will
scan up or down the radio band, depending on the
arrow
you pressed first. Press both SEEK arrows or the upper
knob to stop scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons
let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
14 stations (seven AM and seven FM).
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
3. Press SET until the word SET appears on the display.
3-8 *

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(Option)
... . . . . .
Playing the Radio
VOLUME-BAL-RECALL: This knob turns the
system on and off and controls the volume. Turn the
upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease volume. Press the upper
knob briefly to recall the station being played or the
clock display.
If you press the button when the ignition
is off, the clock will show for a few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press and release the lower knob to get AM,
FMl or FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the forward or reverse arrow to go to the
next higher or lower station.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons
let you return to your favorite stations. You can set
up to
21 stations (seven AM, seven FMl and seven FM2 ).
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
3. Press SET until the word SET appears on the display.
4. Press and release one of the four numbered buttons,
within five seconds.
5. Whenever you press that numbered button, the
station you set will return.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SCV Your system has a feature called
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV,’ your
audio system adjusts to make up for road and wind noise
as you drive. The volume should always sound the same
level to you as you drive. The control behind the upper
knob has SCV positions. The top position has a higher
maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle
two positions. If you don’t want to use
SCV, turn the
control all the way down.
AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM,
FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being
played. If you press the button when the ignition is
off,
the clock will show for a few seconds.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. ,Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using it.
SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to
the next higher or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds,
and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go
to
a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound
will be muted while scanning.
P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few
seconds. The radio will scan through each
of the stations
stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with
weak reception. The
AUTO TONE setting stored for
that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press
P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop
scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner
is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number
(Pl-P6)
will appear momentarily just before the frequency is
displayed. In
FM mode, this function will scan through
both FM1 and FM2 preset stations and FM1 or FM2
will appear on the display.
3-13

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
The middle position
is a detent and balances the
speakers. Turn the knob clockwise for right speakers
and counterclockwise for left speakers.
FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers.
The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers.
Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for
the rear speakers.
Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Press EJECT or RECALL to load a tape with the
ignition off. Then insert the cartridge. If the ignition is
on but the radio is
off, the tape will begin playing. A
tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display
whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the
tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,
TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio.
Other controls may have different functions when a tape
is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and
an arrow to show which side
of the tape is playing. The
player automatically senses the cartridge for metal
or CrO2 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime
a tape is
inserted,
the top side is selected to play first.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK backward arrow
to search for the previous selection
on the tape. Your tape
must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The
tape direction
arrow blinks during PREV or
SEEK operation. The sound
is muted during PREV or SEEK operation.
PROG (2): Press this button to play the other side of the tape.
NEXT (3): Press this button or the SEEK forward arrow
to search for the next selection on the tape. Your tape
must have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection
for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape
direction arrow blinks during NEXT or
SEEK operation.
The sound is muted during NEXT or SEEK operation.
REV (4): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.
Press
it again to return to playing speed. The radio will
play the last-selected station while the tape reverses.
00 (5): Press this button to reduce background noise.
Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display.
Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
3-15

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to
another part of the tape. Press the button again to return
to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected
station while the tape advances.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is in the player.
TAPE AUX: Press this button to change to the tape
function when the radio is
on. The tape symbol with an
arrow will appear on the display when
the tape is active.
If your system is equipped with a remote playback
device, pressing this button a second time will allow the
remote device to play.
EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play.
EJECT may be activated with either the
ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the
radio off if this button is pressed first.
CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it
does, your cassette tape player needs
to be cleaned. It
will still play tapes, but
you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player.
See “Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index.
After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for
five seconds
to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
CD Adapter Kit
It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape
player after activating the bypass feature
on your tape player.
To activate the bypass feature, the ignition must
be on.
Turn your radio
off. Press TAPE/AUX and hold for three
seconds. After three seconds, the tape symbol in the
display will flash for two seconds indicating the feature
is
active. Turn the radio on and insert the adapter.
This override feature will remain active until EJECT
is pressed.
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Automatic
Tone Control (Option)
3-16

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Playing the Radio
PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume.
The faster the
VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the radio
goes
to maximum. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease
volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
SCV Your system has a feature called
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your
audio system adjusts to make up for road and wind noise
as you drive. The volume should always sound the same
level
to you as you drive. The control behind the upper
knob has SCV positions. The top position has a higher
maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle
two positions. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the
control all the way down.
AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM,
FMl and FM2. The display shows your selection.
RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being
played. If
you press the button when the ignition is off,
the clock will show for a few seconds.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using it.
SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to
the
next higher or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds,
and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN
to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to
a station, stop for
a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press SEEK again
to stop scanning. The sound
will be muted while scanning.
P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few
seconds.
The radio will scan through each of the stations
stored on your pushbuttons, except
those stations with
weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for
that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop
scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner
is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number (Pl-P6)
will appear momentarily just before the frequency is
displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through
both
FM 1 and FM2 preset stations and FM 1 or FM2 will
appear on
the display.
3-17

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine use the counter reading on the display to locate a
passage
more easily.
FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance quickly
within
a track. Release it to resume playing. You can
use the counter reading on the display to locate a
passage easily.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a
disc is in the player. The CD disc symbol
will remain on
the display.
CD AUX: Press this button to change to the disc
function when the radio is on. The CD disc symbol
will
appear on the display when the disc is in the player,
whether it is active or not. If equipped with a remote
cassette, press this button a second time to activate
it.
EJECT Press this button to remove the disc. The radio
will play. The disc will start at the first track when you
reinsert
it.
If the ignition is off, you may still press this button to
eject the disc.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it
was stopped.
If you press EJECT but don't remove the
disc, the player will pull the disc back in
to protect it
after about one minute.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored.
If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio
is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed. If your battery loses power for any
reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code
before
it will operate.
3-20

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is
recommended that
you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure.
NOTE: If you allow more than
15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time and you must start the procedure over at Step
4.
1. Write down any three or four digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate
from the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or
RUN position.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
--- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your
code.
with your code.
8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show REP to let you know that you
need
to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your
secret code.
9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show SEC to
let you know that your radio is secure. The
indicator by the volume control will begin flashing
when the ignition is turned off.
3-21

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power
Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. LOC appears when the ignition is on.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
with your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear
on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances
to enter the
correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more
than 15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or
RUN position.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
until
SEC shows on the display.
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect,
SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is given to a secured radio, the
radio won’t turn on and
LOC will appear on the display.
3-22