1996 PONTIAC PONTIAC Owners Manual

AM-FM Stereo with Compact Risc Player Finding a Station
(Option) AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FMI or €342.
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, 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.
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.
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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. 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 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
middle position to balance these speakers. Push the hob
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 discl partway into 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 appear’on the
I move the sound to the front or rear speakers. Use the 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 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.
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. 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
seconds 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 quickly reverse
within a track (song). 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 quickly advance
within a track (song).
You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. The display will show elapsed time.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is playing. The disc will stop but remain in the player.
CDPLAY 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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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Equalizer (Option)
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, 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
18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six Fh42).
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
Setting the Tone
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 stati'on you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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
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. Tuh 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 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 insert 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 dirty, scratched or wet. :
e The air is very humid. (If so, wait,about an hour and
. " .try again.)
If any, error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, pleas'e contact your dealer. If
your 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 ti, see how long it has
been playing (elapsed time).
The track number also
appears when the disc is inserted,
the volume is changed
or when;a.new track starts playing.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK 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.

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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
seconds 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 discs and tracks in a random, rather
than sequential order. Press RDM again to turn off random
play. The radio will play during this operation.
REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track (song). 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 @is button to quickly advance
within a
track (sang). You will hear sound at a reduced
volume.
The display will show elapsed time.
AM-FM: Pres,s this b'utton to play the radio when a disc
is playing. The disc will stop but remain in the player.
CDPLAY: Press this button to change to the disc
function when the radio is on.
EJECT: Press tkis button to remove the disc or stop the
disc and switch to the radio. EJECT will work with the
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK" 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 anytime 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 eriter 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 and 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 ilumber 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 time the display will
show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. -l., .I
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
If seconds between steps:
1. LQC appears when the ignition is on.
2.
Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
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with your code.
b.
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show SEC, indicating~ the radio is
now operable and secure.'
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear
on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you
can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter the
correct cade before
INOP appears. --
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition tu the ACC or RUN position.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 ad 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
(5. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with
your code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show ---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured..
If the code entered is incorrect,
SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is given to a secured radio, the
radio won't turn
on and LOC will appear on the display. -. .
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,Steering Wheel Controls (Option)
If your vehicle nas this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
VOLUME: Press the up arrow to increase the volume
and the down arrow to decrease volume.
PLAY Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when the radio is playing.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again, or any other radio button, to turn
on the sound.
SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio
station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio
station. If
a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the
player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with
the down arrow.
PRESET Press this button to play a station you have
programmed on the radio preset buttons.
AM-FM: Press this button to choose AM, FM1 or FM2.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, it will stop
and the radio will play.
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