audio Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 Owner's Manuals

I The 1995 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner’s Manual
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This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety \
and vehicle damage warnings
and symbols.
This section tells you how to use your
seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the ”SRS” system.
This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.\
This section tells
you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to \
operate your
audio system.
Here you’ll find information and tips about the road and ho\
w to drive under different conditions.
This section tells you what to do
if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or
overheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care ......................................................... 6-1
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly \
and looking good.
Maintenanceschedule ............................................................... 7-1
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants t\
o use.
Customer Assistance Information ..................................................... 8-1
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get servic\
e publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-4.
Index ........................................................................\
..... 9-1
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Seats and Restraint Systems .......................................................... 1-1
Features and Controls
............................................................... 2-1
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................................................. 3-1
YourDrivingandtheRoad
........................................................... 4-1
ProblemsontheRoad ............................................................... 5-1
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Also, if your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off
for over 24 days, battery power to your clock, audio
system and Remote
Lock Control (if you have this
option) will be turned
off to reduce battery drain. When
the ignition is turned on again, battery power will
be
resupplied. However, under these conditions, it will be
necessary to reset the clock and audio system settings.
Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver’s seat.
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The main components of your instrument panel are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Side Vent
Instrument Panel Intensity Controlflnterior Lamps
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
Instrument Cluster
Horn
Windshield WiperNasher Stalk
Center Vents
Climate Control System
Side Vent 11.
Glove
Box
12. Audio System
13. Lighter
14. Gear Shift Lever
15. Ashtray
16. Ignition Switch
17. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
18. Fuse Panel (Under Instrument Panel)
19. Parking Brake Release Handle
20. Hood Release Lever
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control systems and audio systems offered with your
Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about
the particular system
supplied with your vehicle.
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Climate Control System
With this system, you can control the ventilation and
heating in your vehicle.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation
system described later in this section.
FAN: The left control knob sets the fan speed. To select
the force of air you want, turn the knob. The fan
is
always running unless the mode control is moved to
OFF.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL: The center control
knob rkgulates
the temperature of the air coming
through the system.

Audio Systems
The following pages describe the audio systems
available for your Oldsmobile and how to get the best
performance from them. Please read about the system in
your vehicle.
Setting the Clock
No matter which audio system you have in your vehicle,
setting
the clock is easy.
1. With the ignition on and radio either 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.
If your audio system does not have
a compact disc
player:
Press
SCAN to set the hour.
Press SEEK to set the minute. If
your system has
a compact disc player:
Press
SCAN to set the hour.
Press the left SEEK arrow to decrease minutes or the
right
SEEK arrow to increase minutes.
If your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off for
over
24 days, battery power to your clock, audio system
and Remote Lock Control
(if you have this option) will
be turned
off to reduce battery drain. When the ignition
is turned on again, battery power will be resupplied.
However, under these conditions, it will be necessary
to
reset the clock and audio system settings. The
Delco-LOC
II@ feature on vehicles equipped with the
optional
CD player will also be activated and will need
to be reset.

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape
Player (Option)
VOLUME TUNE
R
TREB
BASS
SCAN SEEK 3 4 SET
imd AUTO
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.
Playing the Radio
VOLUME: With the ignition on, turn the upper knob
clockwise to
turn on your audio system and increase
volume. Press it to change between the clock and the
radio station frequency display when the radio is on, or
to change sides of a tape when a cassette is playing.
Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press the lower knob to change between the
AM and FM bands (the digital display will display AM
or FM, and if the station is in stereo, STEREO will be
displayed).
TUNE: Turn the lower knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to tune in radio stations (the radio
station frequency will be displayed on the digital
display).
SCAN: Press this button to listen to stations for a few
seconds. Press it again to stop scanning.
SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in the
next station on the
AM or FM radio band.
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AWM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
(Option)
PWR VOL
m
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.
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL:
With the ignition on, turn the upper knob
to turn
your audio system on and off, and to increase or
decrease the volume.
RCL: Press this button to alternate the digital display
between the time, station and band.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press the lower knob to change between the
AM and FM bands (the digital display will display AM
or FM, and
if the station is in stereo, FM ST will be
displayed).
TUNE: Turn the lower knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to
tune in radio stations (the radio
station frequency will be displayed
on the digital
display).
SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in the
next station higher or lower on the AM or
FM radio
band.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to stations for a few
seconds. Press
it again to stop scanning. The receiver will
scan twice around
the band if SCAN is pressed only once.

CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature
Delco LOC 11’ is an theft deterrent 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 usable if
it is ever stolen because it will
go to “LOC” mode any time battery power is removed.
It will also
go to LOC mode any time power from the
battery is turned off by the Battery Rundown Protection
feature (see“Battery Rundown Protection”
in the Index).
Until an unlock code is entered, it will not turn on.
The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret
code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power
for any reason, you must unlock
the system with the
secret code before your audio system will turn on.
Setting the Anti-Theft System
1. Write down any six-digit number and keep it in a
2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
3. Turn the PWR-VOL knob to turn the radio off.
safe place. This is your secret c.ode.
4. Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at the same time
and hold
until bb---’’ shows on the display.
You now have only 15 seconds between each of the
following steps.
5. Press SET, and “000” will appear on the display.
6. Press SCAN until the first digit of your code
appears.
7. Press SEEK until the second and third digits of your
8. Press the TUNE knob (“000” will appear again on
code
appear.
the display).
9. Press SCAN until the fourth digit of your code
appears.
10. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth digits of your
code appear.
11. Press the TUNE knob (“rEP’ will appear for five
seconds,
then 000 ).
12. Repeat steps 6 through 10. Then press the TUNE
knob again. SEC will appear, indicating that Delco
LOC IT’ is set, and your audio system is secure. If
bb---” appears, the steps were not successful, and
you must repeat the entire procedure.
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Disabling the Anti-Theft System
Enter your secret code by following these steps (you
will have only
15 seconds between each step).
1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and
turn
the radio off.
2. Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at the same time.
SEC will appear in the display, indicating the audio
system is secure.
3. Press SET, and “OOO” will appear on the display.
4. Press SCAN until the first digit of your secret code
appears.
5. Press SEEK until the second and third digits of your
code appear.
display).
6. Press the TUNE knob (“000” will appear on the
7. Press SCAN until the fourth digit of your code appears.
8. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth digits of your
code appear.
9. Press the TUNE knob. If the display shows “---,” the
radio is unsecured and will play again. If the display
shows SEC, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful
and the numbers did not match
the secret code.
If
you lose or forget your code, see your retailer.
Unlocking the System After a Power Loss
When battery power is reapplied to a secured audio
system after a
loss of power, the audio system will not
turn on and
LOC will appear on the digital display. You
will need to unlock the Delco LOC
11s system.
1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position, and
turn the radio
off.
2. Press SET, and “000” will appear on the display.
3. Follow steps 4-8 for disabling your anti-theft
system.
digital display if you are successful.
If SEC appears,
however, the numbers did not match, and your audio
system
is still locked.
4. Press the lower knob. The time will appear on the
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add t,he proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for
further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer tluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper tluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified
on the Tire-Loading Information
label located
on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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