1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA audio

AR/VFM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone
Control and Cassette Tape Player PWRNOL (PowerNolume): With the ignition on,
push this knob to turn the system on
or off. Turn it
clockwise to increase the volume. Turn
it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
AMEM: Press this button to change between the AM,
FMl and FM2 bands. The display will show which band
you are on.
If you press this button while a tape is
playing, the tape will stop and
the radio will return to
the
AM or FM band that you were on.
TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its
recessed position. Turn it to tune in radio stations. You
may push
the knob back in to return it to its recessed
position when
not in use.
To Preset Radio Stations
The five pushbuttons labeled 1-5 can be used to preset up
to
15 radio stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2).
1. Tune in the station you want to store.
2. Press TONE to select the setting that you prefer.
This audio
system may have an optional trunk-mounted
CD changer.
If so, also see “Trunk-Mounted CD
Changer” later in this section.
The digital display indicates information on time or radio
3. Press and hold one of the five pushbuttons until the
station frequency, the AM or FM radio band, whether the
display shows a channel number. The radio will mute
station is
in stereo, and other audio system functions. until the channel number is displayed. Whenever you
press that button again, the preset station and tone
setting will return. Always check whether you’re
in
AM, FMl or FM2.
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BAL (Balance): Press this button lightly to release it
from its recessed position. Turn it to adjust the right and
left speaker balance.
As you turn the knob you will feel
the center position. Push the knob back in to return
it to
its recessed position.
FADE: Press this button lightly to release it from its
recessed position, then pull
it out to its fully extended
position. Turn it to the right to increase front speaker
volume. Turn it to
the left to increase rear speaker
volume.
As you turn the knob you will feel the center
position. Push the knob back
in to return it to its
recessed position.
To Play a Cassette Tape
With the ignition on, insert the tape and it will begin
playing. The audio system will turn on automatically.
Your tape player is designed to work best
with tapes that
are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Longer tapes
may not work as well.
Note that when a tape is inserted, “TP? will be
displayed. When the tape is playing, a box
will appear
around
“TP’ in the display along with an arrow to show
whether the
top or bottom of the tape is playing. Any
time a tape is inserted, the top side will play first. If LI
high-bias metal or CrO2 tape is played, “HI-BIAS” will
appear in the display and the equalization
will be
adjusted automatically. If you select a tone setting, it
will be activated each time
you play a tape.
If “Cln” (Clean) appears on
the display when you insert
your cassette tape, your cassette player needs to be
cleaned. It will still play cassette tapes, but
it should be
cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the
cassette tape player. See “Care
of Your Cassette Tape
Player” later
in this section. After you have cleaned the
cassette tape player, press and hold EJECT for five
seconds to reset the Cln indicator. The radio will display
&‘---’? to show that the clean feature has been reset.
If “Err” or
“E” and a number appear on the display at
any time, an error has occurred. See “Cassette Tape and
CD Errors” later in this section.
NR (Noise Reduction): This radio has Dolby@B Noise
Reduction to reduce background noise on Dolby@B
encoded tapes. Press this button to reduce background
noise on your tape. The Dolby symbol
00 will appear
in the display. Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Dolby@ and
the 00 symbol are
trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio
System
Some audio system
functions described
in the
previous pages can also be
operated with the Steering
Wheel Touch Controls.
Other touch controls also operate some climate controls.
See “Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate
Control” earlier in
this section.
VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decrease volume.
SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in a
radio station higher on the AM or FM band.
When playing
a tape, press SEEK to listen to the next
selection on the tape. There must be
at least a
four-second gap between selections on the tape. When playing
a CD, press SEEK to listen
to the next
selection
on the disc,
PROG (Program): Press PROG to tune in a preset
radio station higher on the AM or
FM band.
When playing
a tape, press PROG to play the other side
of the tape.
When playing a CD
in the trunk-mounted CD changer,
press
PROG to select the next disc in the cartridge.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM 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.
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 by
turning the
TREB knob or, if you have the TONE
feature, by selecting the VOCAL tone setting.
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If you notice a reduction in sound quality, regardless of
when the tape player was last cleaned, try playing a
different cassette tape 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, non-abrasive cleaning 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. 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 ensure thorough cleaning.
You may prefer to
use a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with
a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not
cause an error, but may not clean as thoroughly as the
scrubbing-type cleaner. Whichever cleaning method
YOLI choose, follow the
instructions included with the cleaning cassette to
properly clean the tape player. Cleaning cassettes are
available
in most stores that sell audio products. A
scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through
your retailer (SPO#
12344600).
Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will
not work in your cassette player. These adapters will
cause the radio to display an error and the adapter
cassette
will eject.
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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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and sewices which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety. dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
velicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant
mix if necessary. See ”Coolant“ in the Index
for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windsl1ield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
SO hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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@ Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-57
Accessory Power . Retained ....................... 2- 16
Adding
Brake Fluid
................................. 6-24
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6- 1 9
Engine Oil .................................. 6- IO
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-2 1
Sound Equipment ....................... 2.57 . 3-29
Transaxle Fluid
.............................. 6- 16
Windshield Washer Fluid ...................... 6-22
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1 . I8 . 2-63
Air Cleaner ............................... 6- I1 . 6-6 1
Air Conditioner ................................. 3-5
Air Conditioner Rel’rigerant ....................... 6-60
Alcohol . Driving Uncier the Intluence of .............. 4-2
Alcohol in Gasoline .............................. 6-3
Aluminum Wheels;, Cleaning ...................... 6-48
Antifreeze
........................... 5- I5 . 6- IC). 6-60
Anti-Lock Brake System .......................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ......... 2-67 . 1-6
Electrical
Equipn~ent
............... 2-57 . 3.29 . 6-52
Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System) ............ I . I7
Atlte1111a Care
.................................. 3-3 1
Appearance Care ............................... 6-43
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
......... 6-50
At.tl1rest
. Stol-age ............................... 2-55
Ashtrays and Lighlers
........................... 2-56
Assistance. Roadside
............................. 8-6
Audio Systems .................................. 3-9
AM/FM Stereo Radio
with ATC and Tape Player ... 3-1X
AM/FM
Stcreo Radio with ATC . Tape and
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Tape
Player (Base@
CD PlL1yct.s ................................. 3-9
Acoustimass)
.............................. 3-14
Care of Audio Systems ................... 3-29 . 3-30
Compuct Disc Player
.................... 3- 13 . 3-21
Radio Reception. Understanding
................ 3-28
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
................. 3-28
Trunk-Mounted CD
Changer ................... 3-21
Automatic Door Locks
. Programmable ............... 2-5
EI-rors ..................................... 3-24
Setting thc Clock .............................. 3-9
Th~f‘tlock:’ ................................. 3-25
Automatic Electronic Clinlate Control
................ 3-1
Automatic Ovet-dri\:e ............................ 2-22
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Settingtheclock ................................ 3-9
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-49
Shift, Brake-Transaxle Interlock
.............. 2-21, 2-27
Sound Equipment. Adding
.............. 2-57.3-29, 6-52
Sound Systems
.................................. 3-9
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-29
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-60
Speech Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 8-2
Speedcontrol
.................................. 2-34
Speedometer
................................... 2-61
Starting Your Car (Jump Starting)
................... 5-2
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 16
Emergencies
................................ 4- 11
Variable Assist (Magnasteer)
................... 4- 10
Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System
.......... 3-28
Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Control
......... 3-8
Stereo Sound Systems
............................ 3-9
StorageArmrest
................................ 2-55
Storage, Garage Door Opener
..................... 2-44
Storing Your Vehicle
............................ 6-27
Stuck, If Your Car is
............................. 5-30
Sunroof
....................................... 2-54
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag)
............ 1 - 17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-20
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle
... 2-20,2-23,2-25. 2-27
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Stains
........................................ 6-45
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
................................. 2-30
SunVisors
.................................... 2-53 Tachometer
.................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-32
Temperature Control (Dual)
........................ 3-6
Temperature Gage
.............................. 2-69
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Deterrent System, PASS-Key
I1 ................ 2-13
Theftlock@
.................................... 3-25
Thermostat
.................................... 6-21
Third Gear
.................................... 2-22
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-30
Time (Setting the Clock)
.......................... 3-9
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-29
Tire
.......................................... 6-34
Balance
.................................... 6-40
Chains
................................ 5-29, 6-42
Flat
....................................... 5-21
Inflation
.................................... 6-35
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-36
Pressure
.................................... 6-35
Quality Grading
............................. 6-39
Replacement
................................ 6-38
Rotation
.................................... 6-37
Spare, Compact
.............................. 5-29
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-38
TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Towing aTrailer
.................................... 4-30
Yourvehicle
................................. 5-8
Hookups .............................. 5-10, 5-11
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-8
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