Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
For “PREV” to work properly, your tape
must have at least three seconds of silence
between each selection.
The radio will not play during this
operation.
Program
Press “PROG” to switch from one side of
the tape to the other or to stop the tape
from searching.
Noise Reduction
Press 00 to reduce tape noise. This
symbol will appear in the display.
To Stop the Tape Player
0 Turn the power off or turn the ignition
key
off. The cassette stays in the
player and will resume playing at the
point where it stopped.
Press “AM/FM’ to stop playing the
cassette and switch to the radio. Press
“TAPE-PLAY” to restart the cassette
at
the point where it stopped.
Press “EJECT” to remove the cassette
or stop the cassette and switch to
radio. “EJECT” will work with the
ignition or radio
off. Press “EJECT”
to load a cassette when the radio
is
Off.
NOTE: This radio has a “broken tape”
feature that will eject broken or misfed
tapes. Because of this feature, CD
changers that plug into
the tape deck
will not work
in this system.
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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AM/FM Stereo with Compact
Disc
Player
To Play the Radio
Push “POWER’ to turn the system on or
Off.
Volume
Turn the “VOLUME’ knob to adjust the
sound.
AM-FM
Press “AM/FM” to get AM, FMl or FM2.
The lighted display shows your selection.
lime
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 FM 1 and
6 FM2):
1. Press “A”” to choose AM, FMl
2. Tune in the station.
3. Press and hold one of the six
or FM2.
pushbuttons until the display shows
“SET.” Whenever you press that
button, the preset station will return.
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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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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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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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This is a mistake. Your brakes may not
have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if
you do a lot of heavy braking. If you
keep pace with the traffic and allow
realistic following distances, you will
eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking.
That means better braking and longer
brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re
driving, brake normally but don’t pump
your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get
harder to push down. If your engine stops,
you will still have some power brake
assist. But you will use it when you brake.
Once the power assist
is used up, it make
take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
mti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
[our Pontiac has an advanced electronic
lraking system that will help prevent
kidding.
ABS
INOP
This light on the instrument panel will go
on when you start your vehicle.
When you start your vehicle, or when you
begin to drive away, you may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise. And
you may even notice that
your brake
pedal moves a little while
this is going on.
This is the
ABS system testing itself. If
there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake
system, the anti-lack brake system
warning light will stay on or flash.
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Your Driving and the Road
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say
the road is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out in front
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what
happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are
slowing down. If one of the wheels is
about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front
wheel and at the rear wheels.
The anti-lock system can change the
brake pressure faster than any driver
could. The computer is programmed to
make the most of available tire and road
conditions.
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You can steer around the obstacle while
braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps
receiving updates
on wheel speed and
controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the
time you need to get your foot
up to the
brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle
in front of you, you won’t have
time to apply your brakes if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.
To Use Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for
you. You may feel the system
working, or you may notice some noise,
but this is normal. When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help
avoid a braking skid, the “LOW TRAC”
light will come on. See “Low Traction
Light” in the Index.
Traction Control System (Option: LT1
V8 Engine)
Your vehicle may have a traction control
system that limits wheel spin. This is
especially useful in slippery road
conditions. The system operates only
if
it
senses that one or both of the rear wheels
are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
When this happens, the system works the
rear brakes and reduces engine power (by
closing the throttle and managing spark)
to limit wheel spin.
The “LOW TRAC” light will come on
when your traction control system is
limiting wheel spin. See “Low Traction Light” in the Index.
You may feel the
system working, or you may notice some
noise, but this is normal.
The traction control system may operate
on dry roads under some conditions, and
you may notice a reduction
in acceleration
when this happens. This is normal and
doesn’t mean there’s a problem with your vehicle. Examples of these conditions
include a hard acceleration in a turn, or
an abrupt upshift or downshift.
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