radio PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1994 User Guide

Reverse
Press and hold “REV” to rapidly return to
a favorite passage. Release
it to play the
passage. The radio will play during this
operation.
Forward
Press and hold “FWD’ to quickly
advance within a track. Release
it to
resume playing. The radio will play
during this operation.
Random
Press “RDM” to hear a random selection
of tracks.
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To Stop the Disc Player
Turn the power off or turn the ignition
key off. The disc stays
in the player
and
will resume playing at the point
where it stopped.
Press
‘‘AMFM’’ to stop playing the
disc and switch to radio. Press
“CDPLAY” to restart
the disc at the
point where it stopped.
Press “EJECT” to eject the disc or
stop the disc and switch to radio.
“EJECT” will work with the ignition
or radio off. Press “EJECT” to load a
disc when the audio system is
off.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your audio system is equipped with the
“THEFTLOCK’ theft-deterrent system.
See “Theft-Deterrent System” at the end
of this
section.
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
VOLUME
POWER PUSH 0 ;d THEFTLOCK
i
AMIFM Stereo with Compact
Disc Player and Graphic
Equalizer
To Play the Radio
Push “POWER’ to turn the system on or
Off.
Volume
Turn the “VOLUME’ knob to adjust the
sound.
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AM-FM
Press “AMEM’ to get AM, FMl or FM2.
The lighted display shows your selection.
Tune
Press “TUNE’ to release the knob. Turn
the knob to choose radio stations. Push
“TUNE” back in to store it when not
tuning.
Recall
Press “RECALL” to recall the station
being played or the clock display.
You can
also press “RECALL” to display the time
when the ignition is off.
Seek
Press “SEEK A ” or “SEEK ” to go to
the next lower or higher station and stay
there.
Pushbuttons
The six pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. To set the pushbuttons
for up to
18 stations (6 AM, 6 FMl and
6 FM2):
1. Press “AM/FM” to choose AM, FM 1
2. Tune in the station.
or
FM2.
3. Press and hold one of the six
pushbuttons until the display shows
“SET.” Whenever you press that
button, the preset station will return.
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I Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle has steering wheel controls
for this audio system. With steering wheel controls, you can use the buttons on your
steering wheel to:
0 Turn the audio system on or off.
0 Adjust the volume.
0 Choose AM, FM1 or FM2.
0 Use the seek and recall functions.
0 Choose one of the preset stations on
your pushbuttons.
Setting the Tone
Use the levers to set the bass, midrange
and treble
until you get the sound you
want. The “40,” “lOO,” “250” and “625”
levers adjust the bass. “1.6K” is
midrange, and
“4K” and “12K” control
the treble. We suggest setting the “1.6K”
lever in the middle position and then
moving the other levers up or down until
you get the amount of bass and treble you
like.
Adjusting the Speakers
Balance:
Press “BAL” to release the
knob. Turn the knob to move the sound
between the right and
left speakers. Push
‘‘BAL,” back in to store
it when not
adjusting.
Fade: Press “FADE” to release the knob.
Turn the knob to move the sound betweer
the front and rear speakers. Push “FADE”
back
in to store it when not adjusting.
To Play a Compact Disc
Before you begin, please note: don’t use
the mini-discs that are called “singles.”
They won’t eject. Use full-size compact
discs.
With the audio system on, insert a disc
into the slot with the label side up.
“CD”
will appear on the display and track 1 wil
begin to play.
If the disc comes back out and “ERR”
appears on the display,
it could be that:
0 The disc is upside down.
0 It is dirty, scratched, or wet.
0 There’s too much moisture in the air.
0 You are driving on a very rough road.
The temperature is too hot or too cold
Recall
Press “RECALL” 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 the
disc is inserted.
To Play the Next Selection
Press “NEXT” or “SEEK A” to hear the
next track now (instead of waiting until
the present track is finished).
If you press and hold this button or press
it more than once, the disc will advance
further.
To Replay the Current Selection
Press “PREV” or “SEEK v” to hedr a
track again.
If
you press and hold this button, or press
it more than once, the disc will return to
previous tracks.
Reverse
Press and hold “REV” to rapidly return to
a favorite passage. Release
it to play the
passage. The radio
will play during this
operation.
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Forward
Press and hold “FWD’ to quickly
advance within a track. Release it to
resume playing. The radio will play
during this operation.
Random
Press “RDM’ to hear a random selection
of tracks.
To Stop the Disc Player
Turn the power off or turn the ignition
key
off. The disc stays in the player
and will resume,playing at the point
where it stopped.
Press
“AM/FM’ to stop playing the
disc and switch to radio. Press
“CDPLAY” to restart the disc at the
point wherk it stopped.
Press “EJECT” to eject the disc or
stop the disc
arid switch to radio.
“EJECT” wili work with the ignition
or radio
off. Press “EJECT” to load a
disc when the audio system is
off.
rheft-Deterrent System
Your auklio system is equipped with the
‘THEFTLOCK” theft-deterrent system.
See “Theft-Deterrent System” at the end
3f this section.
rheft-Deterrent Feature
rHEFTZOCK is a security feature for the
Zassette tape and compact disc player. It
:an be used or ignored. If ignored, the
System functions normally:
If it is used,
your system won’t be usable if it’s ever
stolen. When the system is active, the
indicator light will flash while the ignition
is off.
Setting Your Security Code
The instructions below tell you how to
enter a security code into the system. If
your vehicle loses battery power for any
reason, you must enter the security code
again before the system will turn on.
1. Write down any number from 000 to
1999 and keep it in a safe place.
2. Turn the ignition switch to tHk “ACC”
or “Run” position.
3. T~irn the audio system off.
4. Press and hold pushbuttons “1” and
“4” together until “---” shows on the
display.
You are now ready to enter your security
:ode. Don’t wait more than
15 seconds
between steps.
5. Press “MIN” and “000” will appear
on the display.
6. Press “MIN’ again and hold until the
last two digits of your code appear.
Release the button.
7. Press “HR’ until the first one or two
digits of your code appears.
on tine display.
verification.
8. Press “A”.” “rEP” will appear
9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for
10. Press “A”.” “SEC” will appear
on the display. This means that your audio system is secured.
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Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent
Feature
If your audio system is secured (“SEC”
shows on display) and you wish to disable
it, enter your security code as follows,
pausing no more than
15 seconds between
steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. Make sure the
audio system is
off. The time will
show
on the display.
together until “SEC” shows on the
display.
3. Press “MIN.” “Oi>O,’ will appear on
the display.
4. Press “MIN’ again and hold until the
last two digits of your code appear.
Release
the button.
5. Press “HR’ until the first one or two
digits of your code appear.
6. Press “AM/FM.” If “---” shows, you
have shut off the theft-deterrent
feature. If “SEC” shows, your aud
system is still secured.
NOTE: If you lose or forget your security
code, see your dealer for assistance.
2. Press pushbuttons “1” and “4”
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Unlocking the Audio System after a
Power Failure
If power is disrupted to the audio system
while in the “SEC” mode, the unit will
not work and “LOC” will show on the
display whenever the ignition is on. To
unlock the unit:
1. Press “MIN.” “000” will appear on
the display.
2. Press “MIN’ again and hold until the
last two digits of your code appear,
Release the button.
3. Press “HR’ until the first one or two
4. Press “AM/FM.” “SEC” will appear
digits
of your code appear.
on the display and the unit will work.
If “LOC” shows, the numbers did not
match and the unit is still locked.
How to Change Your Security Code
You can change your security code by
following these steps:
1. Using your old code, follow the
directions given under “Shutting
Off
the Theft-Deterrent Feature.”
2. Repeat directions of “Setfing Your
Security Code” with your new
security code.
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). And, 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 FM, especially at night. The
longer range, however, can cause stations
to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and
power lines. Try reducing the treble to
reduce this noise if you ever get it.
AM Stereo
This means the Delco@ system can
receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.
Many AM stations around the country
use C-QUAM@ to prodyce stereo, though
some do not. (C-QUAM@
is a registered
trademark
of Motorola, I&) If your
Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your
“STEREO” light will come on when
you’re receiving it.
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Care of Your Cassette Tape
Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly
can cause reduced sound quality, ruined
cassettes, or a damaged mechanism.
Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct
sunlight, and extreme heat.
If they aren’t,
they may not operate properly or cause
failure of the tape player.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the
sound quality may degrade over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape
is in good condition before you have
your tape player serviced. Your
tape player should be cleaned
after every
50 hours of use for best
performance. If you notice a reduction in
sound quality, regardless of when the tape
player was last cleaned, try a known
good cassette to see
if the tape or the tape
player
is at fault. If this other cassette has
no improvement in sound quality, clean
the tape player.
Clean your tape player with a
scrubbing-action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette. This wet-type cleaning system
uses a cleaning cassette with pads which
scrub the tape head as the hubs of the
cleaner cassette turn.
If you use this type
of cleaner, the radio
may eject the cartridge. This is normal,
and is the result of a feature in the tape
player that ejects broken tapes. If this
happens, you will need to insert the
cleaning cassette three times to
thoroughly clean
the tape player.
You may prefer to use a non-scrubbing
action wet-type cleaner. This type of cleaning cassette, which uses a fabric belt
to clean the tape head, will not be ejected
but may not clean the tape player as
thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Whichever method you choose, follow
the
instructions provided with the
cleaning cassette. Cleaning cassettes are
available in most stores that sell audio
products. A scrubbing action cleaning
cassette is available from your dealer
(GM Part No. 12344600).
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Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your Pontiac. But
please follow the steps below to do
it
safely.
11 other. lt tney are, 11 COUIU cause a
NOTICE:
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ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to start your
Ignoring these steps could result
in
costlj damage to your vehicle that
wouidn”t be covered by your war-
ranty.
Trying to start your Pontiac by push-
ing or pulling it could damage your
yehicle, even if you have a manual
tran’smission. And if you have
an
automatic transmission, it won’t start
that way.
ro Jump Start Your Pontiac:
1. Cheik the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery with a negative
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt
system with. a negative ground, both
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each Pontiac, and the
bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Turn
off all lights that aren’t needed,
and radios. This will avoid
sparks and
help save both batteries. And it‘could
save your radio!
I NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be
badly damaged. The repairs woddn’t
be covered by your warranty.
1
ground system. 4. Open the hoods and locate the
NOTICE: batteries.
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I Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
'he wiring circuits in your vehicle are
rotected from short circuits by
a
ombination of fuses, circuit breakers,
nd fusible thermal links in the wiring
self. This greatly reduces the chance of
ires caused by electrical problems.
'here are two fuse centers on your ehicle. One is in the left side of your
lstrument panel.
The other is in the engine compartment.
3pen the cover on either of the boxes to
:xpose the fuses.
>oak at the silver-colored band inside the
'use. If the band is broken or melted,
.eplace the fuse. Be sure you replace a
)ad fuse with a new
one of the correct
rize.
f you ever have a problem on the road
md don't have a spare fuse, you can
)orrow one. Just pick some feature
of
Jour vehicle that you can get along
without
- like the radio or cigarette
ighter
- and use its fuse, if it is the size
IOU need. Replace it as soon as you can.
Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker. An electrical overload
will cause the lights to go
on and off, or in
some cases to remain
off. If this happens,
have your headlight wiring checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected
by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If
the
motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,
the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some
electrical problem and not snow, etc.,
be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power
windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem
is fixed or goes away.
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Service and Appearance Care
Main Fuse Block
1 - Air Bag: SIR Components
2 - Backup Lights; Daytime Running (15
Amp.)
Lights Module (Canada); Turn
Flasher
(20 Amp.)
3 - HVAC Selector Switch (Heater/Ail
Conditioner); Rear Defogger
(25 Amp.)
4 - Powertrain Control Module;
Instrument Cluster; PASS-Key
II@
Decoder Module (10 Amp.)
5 - Powertrain Control Module;
PASS-Key
11s Decoder Module;
Fuel Pump Relay (15 Amp.)
;
6 - Brake LightKruise Release
Switch; Hazard Flasher
(20 Amp.)
7 - Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors;
Hatch Release (15 Amp.)
8
- Audio Alarm Module; Base@
Relay; Courtesy Lights: Console
Compartment, Glove Box, Dome,
Trunk, Rear Courtesy, Rearview
Mirror and Radio (15 Amp.)
9 - Audio Alarm Module; Daytime
Running Lights Module (Canada);
Diagnostic Energy Reserve
Module; Instrument Cluster; Remote Lock Control Module
( 10 Amp.)
10 - Exterior Lighting (20 Amp.)
11 - Cigarette Lighter; Horn Relay
12 - Power Seats; Rear Defogger
13 - Brightness Control (5 Amp.)
14 - Windshield Wipermasher
(25 Amp.)
15 - Power Windows, Convertible
Top Switch
(30 Amp. Circuit
Breaker)
Module
(3 Amp.)
(15 Amp.)
(25 Amp.)
(30 Amp. Circuit Breaker)
16 - Diagnostic Energy Reserve
17 - Radio; Steering Wheel Controls
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Index
Pedal Travel. Brake ............. 207
Performance Mode Switch
........ 54
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
. . 251
Pontiac Roadside Assistance
...... 262
Pontiac Service Publications
(Ordering Information)
........ 265
Power Door Locks
.................. 44
Retained Accessory ........... 52
Seat. Six-Way
................ 9
Steering
.................... 132
Steering Fluid
................ 204
Windows
................... 68
Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use
during
...................... 27
Pressure Cap. Radiator
........... 204
Problems on
we Road ........... 15 1
Publications. Service
............ 263
Questions Many People Ask about
Safety Belts
- and the Answers.
Here are
.................. 17
Radiator Pressure Cap
.......... 204
Radiator. How to Add Coolant
to the
................... .165. 167
Radio Reception. Understanding
... 121
Radio.
To Play the
A" Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
............... 109 Radio.
To Play
the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player and Graphic
Equalizer
............... 1 12
AM/FM Stereo with Compact
Disc Player
................ 115
A" Stereo with Compact
Disc Player and Graphic
Equalizer
............... 1 18
Rain. Driving in the
............. 137
Rear
Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other ... 138
Axle
....................... 201
Axle. Limited-Slip
............ 62
Seat Passengers (Safety Belts) ... 28
Seat. Securing a Child Restraint
in the
..................... 33
Seatback. Folding
............. 13
Towing Hook-Ups
............ 160
Window Defogger
............ 107
Rearview Mirror. Inside
Daymight
................... 79
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
............... 253
Recovery. Off-Road
............. 133
Release Hatch
...................... 47
Hatch. Remote
............... 47
Hood
....................... 188
Reminder Light. Safety Belt
...... 18
Reminder. Lights On
............ 76 Remote Hatch Release
........... 47
Remote Lock Control
............ 44
Replacement Air Filter
.................... 196
Battery. Remote Lock Control
... 44
Bulbs (Part Numbers) .......... 232
Bulbs (Service)
............... 209
Parts
....................... 234
Wheel
...................... 220
Wheels. Used
................ 220
Replacing Brake System Parts
..... 208
Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash
..................... 40
Reporting Safety Defects
......... 261
Restraint Systems. Seats and
...... 7
Restraints Checking Your System
......... 40
Child
....................... 31
Head
....................... 12
Where to Put the
.............. 31
Retained Accessory Power
........ 52
Right Front Passenger Position (Safety Belts)
................ 27
Right Front Seat. Securing a Child
Restraint in the
............... 35
Road. Problems on the ........... 151
Road. Your Driving and the
....... 125
Roads. Hill and Mountain
........ 141
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
.... 263
Roadside Assistance. Pontiac
...... 262
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