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Standard  Climate  Control 
sf Fan Control: The control  marked  with  the  fan 
symbol  is 
the fan control. Turning the control to  the right 
(clockwise) will increase  the fan speed, to the left 
(counter-clockwise) will decrease  the  fan  speed.  The fan is 
always running unless  the mode control is moved  to OFF. 
Temperature Control: The center control regulates the 
temperature 
of the  air coming through the system.  Turn 
it toward the blue area  for cooler  air. 
Turn it toward  the 
red  area  for warmer  air. 
Mode Control: The  right control has settings  for air 
conditioning and non-air  conditioning modes. 
The mode 
control allows 
you to choose the direction  of air 
delivery. 
There are three air conditioning settings, 
MAX, A/C and 
Bi-level. 
MAX: This setting provides maximum cooling with  the 
least amount 
of work. MAX recirculates much  of the  air 
inside  your vehicle 
so it cools  quickly. If used for- long 
periods, the air may become too  cold and dry. 
NC: Use A/C for normal cooling on hot  days.  This 
setting cools the  air entering your vehicle  and directs  it 
through  the instrument panel  outlets.  Adjust the 
temperature 
and fan  speed for your  comfort. 
lfl Bi-Level: Use on cool,  but sunny days. This 
setting directs  air into your vehlcle  in  two ways. Cool air 
is directed to the upper portion of your body through the 
middle instrument panel outlets, while warmed  air is 
directed to the floor. 
The 
air conditioner compressor operates  in all air 
conditioner positions.  It also operates in defrost and 
defog when required  by conditions. When the 
air 
conditioner is on,  you  may  sometimes notice slight 
changes 
in your vehicle’s engine speed and  power. This 
is 
normal, because the system  is designed  to cycle  the 
compressor on 
and off to  keep the desired temperature. 
/J Vent: For mild outside temperatures, when little 
heating  or cooling  is needed, use  the vent setting.  Air 
will 
flow through the middle instrument panel outlets. 
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Audio Systems 
The following pages describe the audio systems 
available for your Pontiac, and how to get  the best 
performance  from them.  Please  read about  the system  in 
your vehicle. 
Setting  the Clock for  Stereo  Radio 
1. With  the  ignition on, 
press 
SET. The  SET 
indicator  will appear on 
the digital display 
for 
five seconds. 
2. While set is displayed, press  and hold SEEK until 
the  correct minute appears 
on the  display. 
3. While set is displayed, press  and hold SEEK until 
the correct hour appears. 
Setting  the Clock for  Radios  with  Cassette 
or  CD 
1. Press  and hold the HR or 
MIN button until  the 
hours or minutes begin 
to change on the time 
display.  While the radio 
is  in  the time  set mode, 
the colon in 
the display 
will  blink. 
2. Press the HR and MIN buttons until the correct time 
appears. 
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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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