1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO radio

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IT your Chevrolet has this option, you can lock and
unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Control transmitter operates on
a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is necessq.
See the instructions on battery replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
vehicle.
This product has
a maximum range.
blocking the signal. for service. Press
UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press
UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock the
passenger’s door, too. The interior lamps will come on
(see “Sustained Interior Illumination” in the Index for
more details).
To lock both doors, press DOOR. To unlock the trunk,
press the trunk symbol on the transmitter. The trunk will
only unlock
if your transaxle is in PARK (P).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Switch
C
With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to
five positions:
ACC (A): This position lets you use things like the
radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. To
use ACC (Accessory), push in the key and turn it toward
you. Your steering wheel will stay locked.
LOCK-(B): Before you put the key into the ignition
switch, the switch is in LOCK. It’s also the only position
in which you can remove your key. This position locks your
ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a
theft-deterrent feature.
OF” (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering .wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like LOCK. Use
OFF if you must have your
vehicle pushed
or towed.
RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you
start your vehicle. With the engine off, you can use RUN
to display some of your warning and indicator lights.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in
OFF, LOCK or ACC and
the key is in the ignition.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn
it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch. If none
of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG or
the air bag symbol.
The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you
if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors,
the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing
and diagnostic module. For more information on
the
air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.
AIR BAG
You will see this light flash
for
a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to
RUN
or START. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes
on when you
are driving, your air bag system may
not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Charging System Light
VOLTS
The charging system light
will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition,
as
a check to show you it’s
working. Then it should
go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have
a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate that you have a loose drive belt or another
electrical problem. Have
it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive
a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine M-FM Stereo
VOLUME-BAL-RECALL: This knob turns the
system
on and off and controls the volume. Turn the
upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn
it
counterclockwise to decrease volume. Press the upper
knob 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.
nding St;
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 forward or reverse arrow to go to the
next higher or lower station.
SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows, then
press the other SEEK arrow; SCAN
will appear on the
display. Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few
seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for
a few
seconds, then go on to the next station. The radio will
scan up or down the radio band, depending on the arrow
you pressed first. Press both SEEK arrows or the upper
knob
to stop scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set
up to
14 stations (seven AM and seven FM).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Find the station you want by using TUNE or
SEEK.
Press SET until the word SET appears on the display.
Press and hold one of the four numbered buttons
(within five seconds).
The sound will mute. When
it returns, release the
button. W-henever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three
additional stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET.
3. Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same
time (within five seconds).
4. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
buttons. Whenever you press the same 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 the treble.
Adjusting the S.peakers
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.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Player (Option)
Playing the Radio
VOLUME-BAL-RECALL:
This knob turns the
system on and off and controls the volume. Turn the
upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease volume. Press the upper
knob 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
AM-FM:
Press and release the lower knob to get AM,
FM 1 or FM2. The display shows your selection.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the forward or reverse arrow to go to the
next higher or lower station.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
P.SCAN: Press both SEEK arrows and PSCAN will
appear on
the display. Use PSCAN to listen to each or
your preset stations for a few seconds.
The radio will go to
the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then go on
to the next preset station (FMl and
FM2). (If a preset
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
21 stations (seven
AM, seven FM 1, and seven FM2 ).
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEER.
3. Press SET until the word SET appears on the display.
4. Press and release one of the four numbered buttons,
within five seconds.
5. Whenever you press that numbered button, the
In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three
additional stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET.
3. Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same
4. Whenever you press the same buttons, the station
station
you set will return.
time (.within five seconds).
you set will return.
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station has weak reception, it will not stop.) Press either
SEEK arrow, the upper knob or a preset to stop scanning.
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 the 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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Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that are
so thin they may not work well in this player.
The longer side
with the tape visible goes in first. If you
hear nothing or hear just
a garbled sound, it may not
be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and
start over.
While the tape is playing, use the
VOLUME, FADE,
BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the
radio. Other controls may have different functions when
a tape
is inserted. The display will show an arrow to
show which side of the tape is playing.
Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact
disc players will not work
in your cassette player. The
adapter cassette will be ejected.
FWD: Press and release the SEEK forward arrow and
the tape will rapidly advance until you press this button
again lightly.
REV: Press and release the SEEK reverse arrow and the
tape
will reverse rapidly until you press and release this
button again.
RECALL: Press this knob to hear the other side of a
tape that is playing.
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. The radio
will
display --- to show the indicator was reset.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
and Automatic Tone Control (Option)
Playing the Radio
PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume.
The faster the
VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the radio
goes to maximum. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable
of rotating continuously.
SCV Your system has a feature called .
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your
audio system adjusts to make
up for road and wind noise
as you drive. The volume should always sound the same
level to you
as you drive. The control behind the upper knob
has SCV positions.
The top position has a higher
maximum volume and gets louder faster than the middle
two positions.
If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the
control all the way down.
AM-FM: Press this button to alternate between AM,
FM 1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being
played. If you press the button when the ignition is off,
the clock will show for a few seconds.
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 forward or backward arrow to go to
the next higher
or lower station. The sound will be
muted while seeking.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds,
and SCAN will appear on the display. Use
SCAN to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will
go to
a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press
SEEK again to stop scanning. The sound
will be muted while scanning.
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