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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile.
Be sure to read about
the particular systems supplied with
your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best
if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want. To turn
the fan off, turn the knob to OFF. The fan must be on to
run the air conditioning compressor.
Temperature Knob
The center knob changes the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn it toward blue
(counterclockwise) for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob has several settings to control the
direction of airflow. For each setting, set the temperature
to a comfortable setting.
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Air Conditioning with Automatic and
-Auxiliary Temperature Control
With this system, you set a temperature. You can then
either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain
. the temperature, or you can manually adjust the flow
and force. The system works best if you keep your
windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want when the
system
is not in AUTO. The display will show the
speed. To turn the system off,'push the
knob. ,
Driver Temperature Knob
The right knob sets the temperature for the entire system
when the light on the PASS button isn't lit. If the light is
lit, the knob sets the temperature for the driver. Turn the
knob toward red (clockwise) to raise the temperature.
Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) to lower the
temperature.
The display will show your selection for a
few seconds, then the outside temperature will show. If
you push the knob, the system will control the fan speed
and airflow. AUTO will show on the display.
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Passenger Temperature Knob
The knob on the
passenger's door adjusts
the air temperature
on
the passenger's side so
it is warmer or colder
than the temperature set.
by the driver.
Push the PASS button on the system face
so the light
on it is lit. Turn the knob on the door toward red
(clockwise) to raise the temperature. Turn it toward blue
(counterclockwise) to lower the temperature.
Mode Buttons
The center panel has several settings to control the direction \
of airflow when the system is not in AUTO. The indicator
light on the button will glow when the button is pressed.
RECIRC: This setting can recirculate either the air
inside of your vehicle or outside air and send it through
the instrument panel outlets. Press this button once and
it will recirculate outside air. Press it again and it will
recirculate the air inside
of your vehicle. This setting is
available in LOWER, DEFOG, UPPER and BI-LEV.
UPPER: This setting brings in outside air and directs it
through the instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV: This setting brings in the outside air and
directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through
the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and
a little to the defrost
and side window vents.
LOWER: This setting sends most of the air through the
ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defrost
and side window vents.
DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the
floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents.
DEF: This setting directs most of the air through the
defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes to
the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40°F (4.5"C).
Automatic Control
For the most efficient operation, you should press the knob
and set the system temperature. The system will select the
best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable.
The
air conditioning compressor will run if the outside
temperature is above 40°F
(4.5 "C). You may notice a delay
of three to four minutes before the fan comes on.
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Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Audio Systems,
Control (Option)
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
You can control certain the most enjoyment out of it
if you acquaint yourself
comfort control system with
it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
functions using the buttons and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're
on your steering wheel. getting the most out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock
S FAN: Press the up or down arrows to increase or
decrease fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up or down arrows to increase or
decrease temperature. Press and hold
HR until
the correct hour appears. The
letter
A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM.
Then, press and hold
MN until the correct minute
appears'. The clock may be set with the ignition on
or
off.
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
and Automatic Tone Control
Playing the Radio
PWR:
Press the upper knob to turn the system on or off.
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or to display the clock. To change what is
normally shown on the display (station or time), press
the
RCL button until you see the display you want, then
hold the
RCL button until the display flashes. If you
press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will
show for a few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
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 up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station. The sound will.be muted
while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button and release it 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 the button again to stop scanning. The sound will
be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the
display. If you press SCAN for more than two seconds,
the radio will change to PSCAN mode. PSCAN will
appear on the display.
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Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob
to move the sound to the left or right speakers. Use
the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the
knob back in when you’re not using it.
FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way 0u.t. Turn it to move the sound to
the front or rear speakers. Use the middle position to
balance these speakers. Push the knob back in when
you’re not using it.
Push the knob back in when you’re not using it.
Playing a Cassette Tape
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 should face to the
right.
If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape
will begin playing. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to
remove the tape and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,
TREB, BASS and TONE controls just as you do for the
radio. The display will show TP with a box around it
and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. Your
tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or
chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the
display.
If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is
off, first press EJECT or
RCL.
If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape
won’t play because
of an error.
E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the
tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the
open end down and try to turn the right hub
counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over
and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape
may be damaged and should not be used in the
player.
Try a new tape to make sure your player is
working properly.
Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
IT any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, please contact your retailer.
If your radio
displays an error number, write
it down and provide it to
your retailer when reporting the problem.
REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.
Press
it again to return to playing speed. The radio will
play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. You
may select stations during
REV operation by using TUNE.
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Automatic Tone Control (Option)
Playing the Radio
PWR:
Press this button to turn the system on or off.
VOL: Turn this knob clockwise to increase volume.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played
or to display the clock. To .change what is
normally shown on the display (station or time), press
the button until you see the display you want, then hold
the button until the display flashes.
If you press the
buttan
when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a
few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM:
Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
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 up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station. The sound will be muted
while seeking.
SCAN: Press this button and release it 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 the button again to stop scanning. The sound will
be muted while scanning,
and SCAN will appear on the
display.
If you press SCAN for more than two seconds,
the radio will change to PSCAN mode. PSCAN will
appear on the display.
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SEEK:. Press the down to go,.to the start of the
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AM-FM. Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (Option)L
PWR: Press the upper knob to turn the system on or dff. ~ I 1-
VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase ..=
volume. Turn it; counterclockwise to decrease volume.
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