1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD radio

Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Lock Control (Option)
3-Button Transmitter 4-Button Transmitter
If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and
unlock your doors or unlock your hatch up to about
30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your car. Your
Remote
Lock Control 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
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
be blocking the signal.
Cheek the distance. You may be too far from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
See your Pontiac 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.
for
service.
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Have each transmitter you intend to match ready for the
next steps.
To match transmitters to your vehicle:
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Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position then to
the OFF position. This will disarm the Vehicle and
Content Theft-Deterrent System (if your vehicle has
this option).
Remove
RADIO fuse. This fuse is located in the
main fuse block, located on the left side of your
instrument panel. See
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
Turn the ignition switch from the
OFF to the RUN
position three times quickly (within five seconds.)
The
vehicle will respond by locking the doors,
unlocking the driver’s
doors and releasing the hatch.
Your transmitter is now ready to match your vehicle.
Press
and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the first transmitter for 15 seconds. The vehicle will
respond
as in Step 3.
Repeat Step 4 for the remining transmitters.
When you have finished matching all
of your
transmitters, replace the
RADIO fuse.
Check that all transmitters work
by pressing
their buttons.
If the transmitters don’t work, or if you’d rather not
match the transmitters yourself, See your Pontiac dealer.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your Remote Lock
Control transmitter should last about
two years.
kou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at
the normal range in any location. If you have to
get
close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
Use one battery, type CR2032, or a similar type.
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Feature Customization (Option)
Your Pontiac’s locks and lighting systems can be
programmed with several, different features.. The
features you can program depend upon the options that
came with your vehicle. The following list tells you the
features that can be programmed. Listed next
to each
feature is the option you need to have on your vehicle in
order to be able to program that particular feature.
Exit Lighting (available for all)
Delayed Illumination (available for all)
Last Door Closed Locking
(if equipped with power
door locks)
Lockout Prevention
(if. equipped with power
door locks)
Remote Lock Control Verification (if equipped with
Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System)
Theft-Deterrent Arming.
Method (if equipped with
Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System)
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
(if equipped
with Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System)
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay (if equipped with
Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System)
Shock Sensor Enable
(if equipped with Vehicle and
Content Theft-Deterrent System) To
program features, your vehicle must be
in the
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1. Put your key in the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition to the RUN position to disarm the
3. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
4. Remove the RADIO fuse. This fuse is in the main
Vehicle .and Content Theft-Deterrent System.
fuse block, located on the left side of your
instrument panel. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
5. Put the ignirion in the ACC posmon.
You should hear a chime to veiify that the system is
in programming mode. If the chime sounds once,
you will be able to program Exit Lighting, Delayed
Illumination, Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout
Prevention only.
If the chime sounds twice and your
vehicle
is equipped with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-Deterrent System, you will also be able to set
Remote Lock Control Verification, Arming Method,
Arrning Verification, Driver’s Door Delay and Shock
Sensor Enable.
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Mode 3: Horn and LampsLamps (If you use the
transmitter to arm the system, your parking lamps will
flash and your horn will chirp twice
to verify that the
system is armed.
If you use either the power door lock
switch or passive arming, only your lamps will flash
for verification).
Mode 4: Lamps (When your vehicle arms, only your
parking lamps will flash for verification).
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay and Shock
Sensor Enable
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 4.
This means that if you open the driver’s door using
your key, the alarm will not
soand for eight seconds.
Also the sho’ck sensor, able
to detect sharp blows to
your vehicle is active. To change the factory setting, do
the following:
1.
2.
3.
Turn the parking lamps on and off.
Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for.
Turn the parking Imps on and off until you’hear the
number
of chimes that correspond to the mode
selection
you want.
Mode 1: Zero Del,ay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The
alarm will sound immediately if the driver’s door is
opened with your key and the shock sensor will not be
available
to measure sharp blows to your vehicle).
Mode 2: Eight Second Delay and Shock Sensor
Disabled (The alarm will sound eight seconds after the
driver’s door is opened with your key and the shock
sensor will not be available to measure sharp blows to
,
your vehicle).
Mode 3: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled (The
alarm will sound immediately after the driver’s door is
opened
with your key and the shock sensor will be
available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle).
Mode 4: Eight Second Delay and Shock Sensor Enabled
(The alarm will sound eight seconds’ after the driver’s
door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will
be available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle). :
Leaving Programming Mode
When programming is done, turn the ignition switch to
the
OW position and replace the RADIO fuse.
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LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove
the key.
This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can't be turned to
LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the PARK (P) position.
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission, but does not
send electrical
power
to any accessories. Use this position if your
vehicle must be plashed or towed. A warning tone will
sound
if you open the driver's door when the ignition is
OFF and the key is in the ignition.
RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after
you start your engine and release. the switch. The
switch stays in
the RUN position when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not running, you
can use RUN to operate your electrical power
accessories and to display some instrument panel
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN
for normal driving.
Note that even if the engine is not running,
ACC and
RUN allow you to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio .and ventilation fan.
I warning and indicator lights.
Key Release Button
If you have a manual
transmission, your
ignition lock has
a key
release button. You
must
press the button before
you can take your key out
of the ignition lock.
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to
LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause a
collision. If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to OFF. Don't press the key release button while
the vehicle
is moving.
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Sun Visors
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To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
The elastic bands on
your visor provide extra storage for maps or papers.
Covered Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Accessory Plug
This plug is located inside the front section ahead of the
shift lever in the console. The plug can be used to
connect electrical'equipment such as a cellular phone or
CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation instructions
included with the equipment.
The plug has three separate wires:
The orange wire'connects to the battery.
0 The pink wire connects to the ignition. Power is only
available in RUN.
The black wire connects to the ground.
When using the accessory plug:
The maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed
3 amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not
in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods
can drain your battery.
We recommend that you see a qualified technician
or your dealer for the proper installation of
your equipment.
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Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with
it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
If you have power door locks, your vehicle has a feature
called Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). With RAP you
can play your audio system even after the ignition is
off.
See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except
AM-FM Stereo
Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press
and hold
MIN until the correct minute appears. There
will
be a two-second delay before the clock goes into
time-set mode, and the colon
on the display will blink
while in this mode.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
Playing the Radio
VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on or off. Turn
it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or
to display the clock. If 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, €341 or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
If a cassette tape is
playing, press this button to play the radio.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it, to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re nat 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 FM1 and six FM2).
Setting the Tone
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
3. 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.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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.
If 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 this
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 this knob lightly so it extends. Turn this
knob 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.
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