ignition PONTIAC GRAND AM 1998 Owner's Guide

Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window. Press the defogger
switch. The indicator light
will glow.
If‘ your vehicle is traveling under 45 mph (70 km/h), the
rear window defogger
will turn off automatically after
about
10 minutes of use. If your vehicle is traveling over
45 mph (70 km/h), the defogger will operate
continuously. You
can turn the defogger off by turning
off the ignition or pressing the switch again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on
the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you're not using it.
Playing the Radio
POWER-VOL:
Push this knob to turn the system on
and
off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right.
Turn it to the left to decrease volume.
RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by
pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press
this knob to recall the station frequency.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and €342. The display shows your selection.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the station you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or
decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase
or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
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NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to
search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the
button, the player
will continue moving forward through
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. Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to
stop searching. The sound will mute during
NEXT or
SEEK operation.
PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side
of the tape.
00 (4): 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.
REV (5): 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.
You may select stations during REV operation by using
SEEK or TUNE.
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. You may select stations
during
FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is in the player.
TAPWLAY: 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.
To return to playing the radio, press the AM-FM button.
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 and ignition
off if this button is pressed first.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the
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 the 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.
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CD Adapter Kits
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, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY,
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPEPLAY button for
three seconds. The tape symbol on the display
will flash for two seconds, indicating the feature
is active.
4. Insert the adapter while the tape symbol is flashing.
It will power up the radio and begin playing.
This override routine will remain active until EJECT
is pressed.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
and Equalizer (If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
POWER-VOL:
Push this knob to turn the system on
and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right.
Turn it to the left to decrease volume.
RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by
pressing
this button. When the radio is playing, press
this knob to recall the station frequency.
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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.
You may select stations
during
FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is in the player.
TAPEPLAY: 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.
To return to playing the radio, press the AM-F” button.
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: If this message appears on the display, the
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 the 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 Kits
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, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TMELPLAY button for
three seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for
two seconds, indicating the feature
is active.
4. Insert the adapter while the tape symbol is flashing.
It will power up the radio and begin playing.
This override routine will remain active until EJECT
is pressed.
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Equalizer
(If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
POWER-VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on
and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right.
Turn it to the left to decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or to display the clock.
If you press the
knob when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a
few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when
you’re not using it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the station you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone
EQUALIZER. A seven band equalizer is part of your
audio system. Slide the levers up to
boost or down to
reduce frequency range.
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Adjusting the Speakers It is dirty, scratched or wet.
The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.)
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound
to the front or rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
Playing a Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in.
If the ignition and the radio are on,
&he disc will begin playing. If you want to insert a disc
when the ignition is off, first press EJECT.
The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm
“single” discs. Full-size compact discs and the smaller
discs
are loaded in the same manner.
If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot,
the
disc may not play and E (error) and a number may
appear on the radio display. If the
disc comes out, it
could be that:
The disc is upside down.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error number, write it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow
to
go to the start of the current track if more than
eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or
press it more than once, the player will continue
moving back through the disc.
NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the next track. If you hold the button or
press it more than once, the player will continue .moving
forward through the disc.
RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. The display will show
RDM. Press RDM again to turn off random play.
REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track, Release
it to play the passage. You will
hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.
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PREV (1): Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to
search for the previous selection.
A minimum
three-second blank gap is needed for the player to stop
at the beginning of the selection. The tape direction
arrow
will blink during the SEEK operation and the
mud will mute in this mode.
NEXT (2): Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to
search for the next selection. The tape direction arrow
will blink during the SEEK operation and the sound will
mute in
this mode.
(4): Press this button to reduce background tape noise
(noise reduction is only available
in the cassette mode).
The double-D symbol will appear on the display.
REV (5): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape.
The tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning
of the
cassette reel or until you press REV again. Use the
SEEK button or the TUNE knob to play the radio during
REV. The radio plays the last selected station.
FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly advance the tape.
The tape
will rapidly advance to the end of the cassette
reel or until you press
FWD again. Use the SEEK button
or the
TUNE knob to play the radio during FWD. The
radio plays the last selected station.
PROG: Press this button on the remote cassette player
to go from one side
of the tape to the other.
CD/PLAY: After a cassette tape and a CD have been
inserted, press the
CDPLAY button to switch between
the
CD player and the cassette tape player. Both features
cannot be played at the same time.
EJECT: Press this button on the remote cassette player
to remove the tape.
EJECT can be used with either the
ignition or radio
off. Also, you must press EJECT before
loading a cassette
with the radio off to allow loading.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the
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 the tapes and player. See “Care
of
Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After you clean
the player, press and hold RECALL on the radio and the
EJECT button on the remote cassette at the same time
for five seconds to reset the
CLN indicator. The radio
will display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFlLOCK@ 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 THEFIZOCK 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 THEFIZOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When
THEFI'LOCK 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.
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the
THEFI'LOCK 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.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
Turn the radio off.
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.
Press
MIN and 0oO will appear on the display.
Press
MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
Press
HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
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.
Press
AM-FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
Note that
with the ignition off, the THEFTLOCK
indicator will
flash, indicating a secured radio.
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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 MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
4. Press HR to make the fist one or two digits agree
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
with your code.
with your code.
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 more chances (eight
tries per chance) 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 ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MIN and OOO will appear on the display.
5. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
with your code.
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 removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won't turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.
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