1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Cassette Tape and CD Errors
If “E” and a number appears in the radio display, an
error has occurred and the cassette or compact disc
cannot play temporarily.
If the error occurred while trying to play a cassette tape,
the following conditions may have caused the error:
The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player
cannot
turn the hubs of the cassette tape. “E10” may
be displayed.
Hold the cassette with the open end
down and try turning the right hub
counter-clockwise
with a pencil. Flip the tiq% dmr
and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your
cassette tape may be damaged and should not be
used
in the cassette player. Try a new tape to make
sure that your cassette player is working properly.
The cassette tape is broken. “El 1” may be displayed.
Check to see if your tape is broken.
Try a new
cassette tape.
If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the
radio or in the
CD changer, the following conditions
may have caused the error:
The road is too rough. The disc should play when the
road is smoother.
0 The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
If any error oc’curs repeatedly or if an error cannot 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.
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Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System (Option)
Some audio functions can
be operated with these
controls,
A"M: Press the bottom of this switch to select the
AM, FM1 or FM2 radio bands. The band you select will
be displayed on the digital screen. The frequency
of the
station will be displayed, and if the station is
in stereo,
the stereo indicator will also be displayed.
If the cassette
or
CD is playing and this switch is pressed, the cassette
or CD will stop playing and the radio will play.
SEEK: Each time you press an up or down arrow on
SEEK, you will tune in the next station up or down the
AM or FM radio band. When listening to
a cassette tape or compact disc, you
can change to the previous or next selection by pressing
the
SEEK up or down arrow.
RCL: Press RCL (recall) to change between the clock
and the radio or the cassette/CD track selection. The
display will automatically return to clock.
'RE-SET: Press PRE-SET
o hear the radio stations
hat
are set on your system.
VOL: Press VOL (volume) to increase or decrease the
volume.
PWR: Press the PWR switch to turn the system on and
Off.
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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). 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 Fpv3[,
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.
AM Stereo
Your Delco@ system may be able to receive C-Qum@
stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country
use C-Quam
to produce stereo, though some do not.
C-Quam@
is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. If
your Delco system can get C-Quam signals, your stereo
indicator light will come on when you are receiving it.
Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost
undetectable until it
is too late. Your hearing can adapt
to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal
can be loud and harmful 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:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
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 dealer and be
sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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Cassette Tape Player Care
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes that are not stored in their
plastic cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight,
and extreme heat may not operate properly or may cause
premature 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 and that the tape player
is clean
before you have your tape player serviced.
Your tape player should be cleaned each month or after
every
50 hours of use to provide optimum performance.
Your mdio may display Cln to remind you that you have
used your tape player for 50 hours without re-setting 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 tape to see
if the
tape or tape player is at fault. If the second cassette tape
results in no improvement
in sound quality, try cleanine
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 message is displayed while cleaning, 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 cassette with a fabric
belt which cleans the tape head. This type
of cleaning
cassette will not cause an error, but it may not clean the
tape player as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
Cleaning cassettes are available in most stores that sell
audio products or from your General Motors dealer.
Follow the instructions provided with the cleaning
cassette.
Please note that 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 be ejected.
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Compact Discs Care
Handle discs carehlly. 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.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten
it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace
it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will
look its best and work well
if it’s cleaned from time to
time.
Cleaning the antenna mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
full mast extension.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
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3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any
4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
dirt.
radio or ignition on and
off.
6. Then repeat if necessary.
NOTICE:
Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage
it.
NOTICE:
Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off
your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast from possibly
geug
damaged. If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio off,
it may be damaged or
need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the
antenna by hand by carefully pressing the
antenna down.
If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions in the kit.
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
I Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
defensively.
Please start with
a very important safety device in your
Pontiac: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts”
in the Index.)
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are
going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough
following distance. It’s the best defensive driving
maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never
Here
you’ll find information about driving on different know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake
kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve or suddenly.
also included many other useful tips on driving.
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