Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 Owner's Manuals

TAPE CD: Press this button to change to the taDe or
Playing Both Cassette Tapes and Compact .Discs
If your system has both a cassette tape player and a
compact disc player, most of the functions work as
described above. The only unique fezares are noted
below.
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NR: Press this button to make soft and loud pi ages
more nearly equal
in volume. COMP will appear on the
display. disc function when the radio-is on.
Ifboth a
tap; and a
disc are installed, the system will first go to tape play; a
box will appear around TP on the display.
If TAPE CD
is pressed again, the system will go to disc play; a box
EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc or tape.
The item with a box around it in the display will eject,
'8 will appear around CD on the'display.
,, and the radio wi€l play.
THEFTLOCK"
Your system has this feature if it shows THEFTLOCK
on its face. THEFTLOCK is a theft-deterrent feature
that can be used or ignored.
If you ignore it, your system
will play normally.
I€ you use it, your system can't be
turned on if it is stolen because it locks anytime battery
power is removed. To unlock it, a code must be entered.
These instructions will tell you how to enter a code into
,your system. They also .tell you how to unlock, the
system with your code and how to shut off the
THEFTLOCK system.

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If you lose or forget your code and cmnot unlock the
system, contact your retailer.
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Disabling THEFTLOCK
If you want to turn off THEFTLOCK, you will need to
enter your code.
If you lose or forget your code, see
your retailer.
1. Turn the ignition on and the radio off.
2. Press the 1 and 4 preset buttons at the same time and
hold until
SEC shows on the display.
You now have only
15 seconds between each of the
following steps.
3. Press MN and “000” will appear on the display.
4. Press MN again and hold until the last two digits of
5. Press and hold HR until the first digit or digits of
your code
appear.
your code appear.
4. Press AM/FM after you make sure the code matches
!lie one you wrote down.
“- - -” should appear on the
display, meaning your system is unsecured.
If SEC
appears, you entered the wrong code and the system
is still secured.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
EM Stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (14 to 45 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for F”,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere withveach other.
AM can also
pick up noise from things like storms and power lines.
To lower this noise, try reducing the treble level.
Tips about Your Audio System
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 your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
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To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can
add what you want.
If you can, it’s very
important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been
added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to
reduced sound quality, ruining the cassette or damaging the mechanism. Tape cassettes that are not properly
stored
in their plastic cases away ,from contaminants,
direct sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate
properly and could cause premature failure
of the tape
player.
Your tape player should be cleaned with every
50 hours
of use to provide optimum performance. Your radio may
display Cln to indicate that you have used your tape
player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean
timer. If you notice a reduction in sound quality,
regardless
of when the tape player was last cleaned, try
playing a different cassette to see if the tape or the tape
player is at fault. If the second cassette results
in no
improvement in sound quality, try cleaning the tape
player.
Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a
scrubbing action, nonabrasive cleaner cassette. This is a
wet-type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette
with pads that scrub the tape head as the hubs
of the
cleaner cassette turn.
To properly clean your tape player,
follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette. If you
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use this type of cleaner, the radio may display an error'
and eject the cartridge.
This is nongal and is the result
of an added feature in the tape player that detects broken
tapes.
If an error occurs, you will need to insert the ;
cleaning cassette at least three times to thoroughly clean
the tape player.
You may prefer to use a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner.
This type of cleaner uses a fabrio belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaner cassette will not-
cause an error, but it may not ckan the tape player as
thoroughly as the scrubbing-type cleaner.
n scrubbing action cleaner is available through your
retailer
(GM Part No. 12344600).
Cassettes are subject 'to wear, and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape
is
in good condition and the tape player is clean before
obtaining service on your tape player.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in th,eir original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth ,in
a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges
or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged.
If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the
mast
is badly bent, as it might be by van.dals, you should
replace it.
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Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
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:Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if
it’s cleaned from time
to time. To clean the antenna
mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
dirt.
3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any
4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
i. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
radio or ignition off and on.
6. Then repeat if necessary.
I NOTICE:
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off
your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast from possibly getting
damaged.
If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio
off, it may be damaged or
need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the
antenna by hand by carefully pressing the
antenna down.
If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your retail.er for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions in the kit.
NOTICE:
Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage
it.
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Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option) 8S FAN: Press the up or down arrows to increase or
decrease fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up or down arrows to change the
temperature setting for the driver.
VOL: Press the up or down arrows to increase or
decrease volume.
SEEK: Press the button to tune to the next radio station.
If a tape or compact disc is playing, the player will
advance to the next selection.
’ PROG: Press to play a station you have programmed on
the radio preset buttons.
You
can control certain comfort control and audio -
system functions using the buttons on your steering
wheel.
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I Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Here you’ll find information about driving on different
kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve
also included many other useful tips onldriving.
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
defensively.
Please start with
a very important safety device in your
Oldsmobile: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the
Index.)
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”
On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be
careless and”make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough
following distance. It’s the best defensive driving
maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never
know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake
or turn suddenly.
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~ ’ Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with
dnnking and driving is
I a national tragedy.. It’s the number one contributor to the
1 highway death toll, claiming ,thousands of victims every
year.
Alcohol affects four thmgs that anyone needs to drive
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Judgment
0 Muscular Coordination
0 Vision
Attentiveness
Police records show-that almost half of all motor
vehicle-related’deaths involve ‘alcohol.
In most cases,
these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking
, ’ and driving. In recent years; some 18,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with
the use
of alcohol, with more- than
300,000 people injured.
1 Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the adult
‘population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so they
never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it’s
-against the law in every
U.S. state to drink alcohol.
developmentd reasons for these laws.
i There are good medical, psychological and
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The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem
is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what if people do? How much is “too much” if the
driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information.on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
How much alcohol consumed
The drinker’s body weight
0 The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
The length of time it has taken the drinker to
consume the alcohol
According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound
(82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC of about
0.06 percent. The,person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ,ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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