PONTIAC PONTIAC 1995 Owners Manual

Pinding a Station
AM/FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or FM. The
display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down mow to go to the next
higher or lower station.
Presets: The four pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set
up to 14 stations (7 AM
and 7 FM).
1. Press A" to select the band.
2. Find the station you want.
3. Press SET until the word SET appears on the
4. Press and hold one of the four numbered buttons, or
5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
display.
press and hold
two side-by-side buttons.
buttons.
Whenever you press that numbered button
or pair of
buttons, the station you set will return.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Slide the lever up or: down to increase or
decrease bass. The middle
position is a detent.
TREB: Slide the lever up or down to increase or
decrease treble. The middle position
is a detent. If a
station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease
treble.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move
the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle
position
is a detent and balances the speakers.
FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move
the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle
position
is a detent and balances the speakers.
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Optional AM/F” Stereo Radios
If your Pontiac has a radio with a cassette tape player,
a compact disc player or a graphic equalizer, the
instructions below will explain how to use the radio.
For other features, see the instructions
for the feature
your radio has.
Playing the Radio
Push POWER to turn the system on or off.
VOL: Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or the clock display.
If you press the button
when the ignition
is off, the clock will show for a few
seconds.
Finding a Station
AMm: Press this button to get AM, FMl or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using
it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher
or lower station.
Presets: The six pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (6 AM,
6 FM1 and 6 FM2).
1. Press AMRM to select the band.
2. Find the station you want.
3. Press and hold one of the six numbered butt S.
4. The sound will mute. When it returns and SET
appears on the display, release the button.
Whenever you press that numbered button, the station
you set will return.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob
to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The
middle position is
a detent and balances the speakers.
FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers.
The middle position is
a detent and balances the
speakers.
Push the knob back in when you’re not using
it.
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Setting the Tone
BASS: Slide the lever right or left to increase or
decrease bass. The middle position is a detent.
TREBLE: Slide the lever right or left to increase or
decrease treble. The middle position is a detent.
If a
station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease
treble.
Using the Graphic Equalizer
The equalizer allows you to adjust seven separate
frequencies of sound to your taste, instead
of just bass
and treble. Start with the levers in their middle positions.
Move a lever up to emphasize a frequency or down to
de-emphasize it.
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Playing a Cassette Tape
The longer side with the tape visible should face to the
right.
If the radio is on, the tape will begin playing. If
you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may
not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and
start over.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE,
BAL,
TREBLE, BASS and the graphic equalizer controls just
as you do for the radio. Other controls may have
different functions when a tape is inserted. The display
will show a cassette symbol and an
arrow to show which
side of the tape is playing.
Your tape bias is set automatically.
Press this button to search for the previous
selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least fow
seconds
of silence between each selection for PREV to
work.
NEXT: Press this button to go to the next selection on
the tape.
Your tape must have at least four seconds of
silence between each selection for
NEXT to work. The
SEEK down and up arrows will
also find the
previous and next selections on the tape.
REV: Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press
it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play
while the tape reverses. Use
TUNE or SEEK to change
the radio station.
FWD: 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 while the tape
advances. Use
TUNE or SEEK to change the radio
station.
PROG: Press this button to change the side of the tape
that is playing.
00: Press this button to reduce background noise on
Dolby@ encoded tapes.
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby” and the
On@ symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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AM/F”: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is playing. The tape will stop but remain in the player.
TAPE/PLAY: Press this button to change to the tape
function when the radio is on. The cassette symbol with
an
mow will appear on the display when the tape is
active.
EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play.
Cln: This message may appear on the display. If it does,
your 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 your 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.
“- - -” will appear in the display
to show the indicator was reset.
Playing a Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. If the radio is on, the disc will begin
playing. The CD symbol
will appear on the display.
If you’re driving on a very rough road, the disc may not
play and ERR may appear on the display. The disc
should play when the road gets smoother.
If ERR
appears on the display and the disc comes back out,
it
could be that:
0 The disc is upside down.
0 It is dirty, scratched or wet.
It is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try
again.
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REV: Press and hold this button to return to a passage
quickly. The display will show elapsed time.
FWD: Press and hold this button to advance to a
passage quickly. The display will show elapsed time.
RBM: Press this button to hear the tracks in random
order. Press it again to turn
off random play.
AM/FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is playing. The disc will stop but remain in the player.
CDPLAY: Press this button to change to the disc
function when the radio is on. The disc will start playing
at the point where it was stopped. The CD symbol and
CD will appear on the display when the disc is active.
RECALL: Press this button to see which track is
playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how
long
it has been playing (elapsed time). Press it again to
return to time, or let the display return automatically.
PREV: Press this button to go to the start of the current
track, if more than eight seconds ha.ve played. If you
hold the button or press it more than once, the player
will continue moving back or forward through the disc.
NEXT: Press this button to go to the next track. If you
hold the button
or press it more than once, the player
will continue moving forward through the disc.
The SEEK down and
up arrows will also find the
previous and next selections on the tape.
EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc. The radio
will play if it is on.
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. If 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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Entering a Code Unlocking the System
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Write down any number from 000 to 1999. This is
your code.
Turn the ignition to ACC or
RUN.
Turn the radio off.
Press the
1 and 4 preset buttons at the same time and
hold until
“- - -” shows-on the display.
You now have only 15 seconds between each of the
following steps.
Press MIN and
“000” will appear on the display.
Press
MIN again and hold until the last two digits of
your code appear.
Press and hold
HR until the first digit or digits of
your code appear.
Press
A” after you make sure the code matches
the one you wrote down. “rEP” will appear on the
display, meaning you should repeat Steps
5 through 7.
After you repeat the steps, press A”. SEC
should appear on the display, meaning your system is
secured.
If your ignition is off, the THEmZOCK
indicator light on the radio face will flash.
Store the paper with your code written on it in
a safe
place (not in your vehicle).
If battery power is removed €or any reason, LOC will
appear on
the display when power is reapplied. You will
need to enter your code to unlock the system. You have
only 15 seconds between each of the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display.
2. Press MIN and “000” will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of
4. Press and hold HR until the first digit or digits of
your code appear.
your
code appear.
5. Press AM/FM after you make sure the code matches
the one you wrote down.
SEC should appear on the
display, meaning you can now use your system, and.
it is secured. If LOC appears, you entered the wrong
code and the system is still locked.
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 chances to enter the
correct code before InOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code and cannot unlock the
system, contact you dealer.
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Disabling THEFTLOCK
If you want to turn off THEFTLOCK, you will neea to
enter
your code. If you lose or forget your code, see
your dealer.
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
1.5 seconds between each of the
following steps.
3. Press MIN and “000” will appear on the display.
4. Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of
your code appear.
5. Press and hold HR until the first digit or digits of
your code appear.
the 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.
6. Press AMEM after you make sure the code matches
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM Stereo will give you the best sound, but mVr signals
will reach only about 10 to
40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
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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 also
pick up noise from things like storms and power lines.
To lower this noise,
try reducing the treble level.
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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
df sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and hannful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control
on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing
adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
I 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 which 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
use this type
of cleaner, the radio may display an error
and eject the cartridge. This
is normal 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 fabric belt to clean
the tape head.
This type of cleaner cassette will not
cause an error, but it may not clean the tape player as
thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
A scrubbing action cleaner is available through your
dealer
(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 their 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.
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