1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Adjusting the Sa kers
BAL: Press ms Knob lightly so it extends. Turn it 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 this knob lightly so it extends. 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.
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 thh they may not work well in this player.
While the tape is playing, use the
VOLUME, FADE and
BAL controls just as you do for the radio. The display
will show an mow to show which side of the tape is
playing. men the down indicator arrow is lit, selections
listed on the bottom side
of the cassette are playing.
When the up is lit, selections listed on the top side
of the cassette are playing. The tape player
automatically
begins playing the other side when it
reaches the end of the tape.
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 tunn 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 me your player is
working properly.
Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t 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.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to
searGh
for the previous selection on the tape. Yow tape
must have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection
for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction
mow blinks dwmg PREV or SEEK operation. Press
PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching. The
sound is muted during PFWV or SEEK operation.
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NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to
search for the next selection on the tape.
If you hold the
button or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape
must have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection for NEXT or
SEEK to work. The tape ,
direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation.
Press PREV or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching.
The sound is muted during NEXT or
SEEK operation.
PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of the
tape.
00 (4): Press this button to reduce background noise.
Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the
display.
Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
REV (5): 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
SEEK or TUNE.
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FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to
another part of the tape. Press the button again to return
to playing speed. The radio
will play the last-selected
station while the tape advances. You may select stations
during
FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is
in the player.
TAPEIPLAY: Press this button to change to the tape
function when the radio is on. The tape symbol with an
arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active.
To return to playing the radio, press the
AM-FM button.
EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play.
EJECT may be activated with either the
ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the
radio off if this button is pressed first.
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.
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FMl 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.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up
to
18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). <-
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
Playing the Radio 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or 'SEEK.
VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on or off. Turn
it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to 3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
decrease volume.
.~ SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the
station being played
or the clock display. If you press 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. -
the knob when the ignition is off, the clock will show for
a few seconds.
:.) " numbered button, the station you set will return.
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Setting the Tone
BASS:
Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or
decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase
or decrease treble.
K a station is weak or noisy, slide the
lever
down to reduce the noise.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it 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 this knob lightly so it extends. 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.
Playing a Compact Disc
The integral CD player can play 8 cm "single"
mini-discs. Full-size compact discs and &-discs
are loaded in the same manner.
Insert a disc partway irito the slot, label side up. The
player will pull
it in. The compact disc symbol will
appear on the display.
If the ignition is on, but the radio
is
off, the disc will begin playing. CD will appew.&., ."
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display. If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is
OFF, first press EJECT.
If you're driving on a very rough road or if it's very hot,
the disc may not play and
E (error) and a number may
appear on the radio display.
If the. disc comes out, it
could be that:
The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.
The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, please contact your dealer.
If yoy radio
displays
an error number, write it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press
it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing (elapsed
time). The track number also
appears when the disc is inserted, you change the
volume or when a new track starts playing.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to
go to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played.
If you hold the button or press it
more than once, the player will continue moving back .. .
through the disc. and
try again.)
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NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the next track if more than eight
secmds have played. If you hold the button or press it
more than once, the player will continue moving
forward through the disc.
RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in a
random order.
It will change tracks in a random, rather
than sequential order. Press
RDM again to turn off
random play.
REV (5): Press and hold this button to return to a
passage quickly. Release
it to play the passage. You will
hear sound
at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.
FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance to a
passage quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. The display will show elapsed the.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is playing. The disc will stop but remain in the player.
CD/PLAY: Press this button to change to the disc
function when the radio is on.
EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the
disc
and switch to the radio. EJECT will work with the
radio
off.
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Equalizer
Playing the Radio
VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on or off. Tm
it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or
the clock display. you press the knob
when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few
seconds.
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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.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
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2.
3.
4.
stations (s& AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Find the station you want by using
TUNE or SEEK.
Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the station
you set will return.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting the Tone
EQUALIZER:
A seven band equalizer is part of your
audio system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to
reduce frequency range.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAE:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it 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 this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound to the front
or rear speakers, Use the
middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob
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back in when you’re not using it.
Playing a Compact Disc
The integral CD player can play 8 cm “single”
mini-discs. Full-size compact discs and mini-discs
are
loaded in the same manner.
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in.
If the ignition is on, but the radio is
off, the disc will begin playing. If you want to in%ert a
disc when the ignition is off, first press EJECT.
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If you're driving on a very rough road or if it's very hot,
the disc may not play and E (error) and a number may
appear on the radio display. If the disc comes out, it
could be that:
The disc is upside down.
It is dm7 scratched or wet.
The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't 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.
WECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press it again within five seconds to
see how long it has
been playing (elapsed
time). The track number also
appears when the disc
is inserted, the volume is changed
or whefi a new
track starts playing.
PWV (1): Press this button or the S'EEK down mow to
go to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played.
If you hold the-button or press it
more than once, the player will continue moving back
through the disc.
try again.)
NEXT (2): Press this button ar the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the next track if more than eight
seconds have played.
If you hold the button or press it
more
than once, the player will continue moving
furward through the disc.
RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in a random
order. It will change discs and tracks in a random, rather
than sequential order. Press RDM again to turn o€f randm
play. The radio
will' play during this operation.
REV (5): Press and hold this button to return to a
passage quickly. Release it
to play the passage. You will .I 's "f '
hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.
FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance to a
passage quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced
volume.
WE display will show elapsed time.
AM-PM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is
playing. The Bjsc will stop but remain in the player.
CRIPLAY: Press this button to change'to the disc:
function when the radio,is
on,
EJECT Press'this button to remove the disc or stop the
disc and switch
to the radio. EJECT will work with the
radio off.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOC,K" is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed.
The' THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored.
If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature.
If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anythe battery
power
is removed. If your battery loses power for any
reason, you must unlock the radio with the,. secret code
before it will operate.
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature .
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is
recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting.the procedure.
NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time apd you must start the procedure over at Step
4.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
Turn the radio
off.
Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
--- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
Press
MIN and 000 will appear on the display..
Press
MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
Press
HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
Press
AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
REP to let you know that you
need to repeat Steps
5 through 7 to confirm your
secret code.
Press
AM-FM and this tinie the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
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