radio OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1996 Owners Manual

Keyless Entry System
You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your rear
endgate from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key
chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your 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.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary.
See the instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has
a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
See your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door and
endgate will unlock automatically. If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the doors will
unlock. Press LOCK
to lock all the doors.
Press the REAR button twice within
3 112 seconds to
unlock and unlatch the endgate glass.
The transmission
must be in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N).
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New Vehicle LLBreak-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
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Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 kmh) or
less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow
a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine
is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the
key.
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Door Storage
You will find a storage compartment on each of the
doors. Cupholders are
on the rear doors.
Convenience Net
Front Storage Area
Lift the armrest cover of the console compartment to
reveal a coinholder and additional storage. Ribs have
been provided for convenient storage of cassette tapes
and compact discs.
A storage compartment under your radio may be used to
hold small items. Front cupholders are also provided
on
the console. Both have liners that are easily removed
for cleaning.
A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep
small items, like gloves and light clothing
in place
during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The net
is not designed to retain these items during
off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
The convenience net
is anchored to the endgate door.
Attach the upper loops to the retainers
on either side of
the endgate opening (the label should be
in the upper
passenger’s side corner, visible from the rear of vehicle).
Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie-downs on
the floor.
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Accessory Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets are located below the
cigarette lighter. Just pull down from the top
of the door
and follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment
you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
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When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must not exceed
25 amps. Always turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods
will drain
your battery.
Universal Transmitter
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will
operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory
package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such
as home/office lighting systems and security systems.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag module,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in
the Index.
AIR
BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Charging System Indicator Light
The charging system 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 working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while you
are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or
another electrical 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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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 with
Cassette Tape Player with Equalizer
Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold SEEK
until the correct minute appears
on the display. Press and
hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with
Compact Disc Player
Press SET. (The radio may be on or off.) Within five
seconds, press the SEEK right
or left arrow until the
correct minute appears on the display. Press and hold
SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Equalizer
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL:
This knob turns the system
on and off and controls the volume. Press the knob to
display the time
with the ignition off, to switch between
the clock and radio when the radio is on, and to go from
one side of
the tape to the other when a tape is playing.
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Finding a Station
TUNE-AM-FM:
Turn this knob to tune in radio
stations. Press it to switch between AM and FM.
SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station
and stop.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station
for a few seconds. The radio will go to
the next station,
stop for a few seconds, then go to
the next station.
SCAN will appear
on the display. Press SCAN again 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. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET.
3. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five
seconds, to store the station. Whenever you press
that numbered button, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. In
addition
to the four stations set as above, up to three
additional stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining buttons at
the same time. Just:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time,
within five seconds. Whenever you press
the same
two buttons, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.
AM-ST Press this button to tune an AM station that
broadcasts
in stereo. Your STEREO light will come on
when you’re receiving AM stereo. If you press AM-ST
and there is no more noise, it means
the station is weak.
You’ll hear the station better
if you do not use AM-ST.
Press the button again to delete stereo.
Setting the Tone
TONE ADJUSTMENT
Set the bass, midrange and
treble by using the levers in the upper middle
left corner
to get the sound you want. The
60 and 250 levers adjust
the bass, 1K is midrange, and 3.5K and 10K control
the treble.
We suggest you start with
1K in the midpoint position.
Then move the other levers up until you get the amount
of bass and treble you like.
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Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: This control ring behind the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL
knob adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers.
FADE: This control ring behind the TUNE-AM-FM
knob adjusts the balance between the front and
rear speakers.
Playing a Cassette Tape
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 they may not work well in this player.
Once the tape is playing, use the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL
knob, just as you do for radio. A lighted arrow will be
displayed to show tape play direction.
Cr02: This button lets you set the system for the type of
cassette being used.
If you are using chrome or metal
tapes, press the button in.
FORWARD: Press the arrow button in the direction that
the lighted arrow points to advance quickly to another
part of the tape. Press STOP-EJECT lightly to stop
forwarding and play the tape.
REVERSE: Press the arrow button in the opposite
direction that the lighted arrow points to reverse quickly
to another part
of the tape. Press STOP-EJECT lightly
to stop reversing and play the tape.
SEARCH: Press this button to the recessed position.
Press the lighted arrow to skip to the next selection. Press
the opposite direction mow that is not lighted to replay
the current selection or skip to the previous selection.
PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL: Press this knob to go from
one side of
the tape to the other.
STOP-EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or
stop playing the tape to play
the radio.
Your Delco system may be able to receive
C-QUAM@stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around
the country use C-QUAM to produce stereo, though
some do not. C-QUAM is
a registered trademark of
Motorola, Inc. If your Delco system can get C-QUAM
signals, your STEREO light will
come on when you are
receiving stereo.
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
(Option)
Playing the Radio
POWER-VOL:
This knob turns the system on and off
and controls the volume when
the ignition is on. Volume
is displayed unless BAL, FADE,
BASS or TREB
are adjusted.
MUTE: Press this button to stop all sound from the
radio or compact disc player. Press MUTE again to
resume sound.
RCL: Press this button to display the time with the
ignition off and to switch between
the clock and radio
when
the radio is on.
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Finding a Station
TUNE-BAND:
Turn this knob to tune in radio stations.
Press
it to switch between AM and FM. AM or FM will
show briefly on the display.
SEEK: Press the right arrow to go to the next higher
station and the left arrow to
go to the next lower station.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a
few seconds. SC will appear on the display. The radio
will go
to the next station, stop for a few seconds, then
go to the next station. Press
SCAN again to stop
scanning and stay at
a station.
PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons
let you return to your favorite stations. They are also
used when you play
a compact disc. You can set up to
10 stations (five AM and five FM).
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET appears on the display.)
3. Press one of the five pushbuttons, within five seconds,
to store the station. Whenever you press that numbered
button, the station
you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting the Tone
BASS:
Press the BASS up arrow to increase bass and
the
BASS down arrow to decrease bass. Press the center
of the button
for the factory-preset bass position. The
bass level will be displayed for about 10 seconds
whenever this button
is pressed.
TREB: Press the TREB up arrow to increase treble and
the TREB down arrow to decrease treble. Press the
center of the button for the factory-preset treble
position. The treble
level will be displayed for about
10 seconds whenever this button is pressed.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: This control ring behind the POWER-VOL knob
adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers.
Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control.
FADE: This control ring behind the TUNE knob adjusts
the balance between the front and rear speakers. Fade
levels will be briefly displayed.
Playing a Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
radio will pull the disc
the rest of the way in. Wait a few
seconds and the disc should play. If
the disc comes back out and/or
ERR appears on
the display:
0 You are driving on a very rough road. (The disc
should play when the road gets smoother.)
0 The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.
It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again
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The disc player is too hot to play the disc. (As soon
as things get back to normal, the disc should play.)
Turn the
POWER-VOL knob to turn the system on.
RCL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press it again within five seconds
to see how long it has
been playing. The track number also appears when you
change the volume or when a new track starts to play.
COMP (2): Press this button to make loud and soft
passages more nearly equal in volume.
COMP will
appear on the display while using this control.
RDM (3): Press this button to play tracks in a random,
rather than sequential, order.
RDM will appear on the
display while using this control. Press the button again
to return to normal sequence.
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