1996 PONTIAC PONTIAC radio

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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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
I with your code.
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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Understanding Radio Reception
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 h). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and
go..
AM
The range for mast tatians is greater than for FM,
especially at night. nger range, however, can
cause stations to in with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things'like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound
that seems normal can be loud
and harrrrful to your hearing Take precautions by
adjusting
the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone
or two-way raclio -- be sure you can
add what you want. If you can, it's very important
to do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation of your vehicle's
engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even
damage them.
Your vehicle's systems may
interfere
with the operation of sound equipment
that
Ras been added'improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units. 1
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored
in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN, to indicate
that
you have used your tape player' for 50 hours without
resetting the kpe clean mer.
If you notice a reduction in
sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape
or
the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may
be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette
turn. It
is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert
the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough
cleaning.
A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your ,Pontiac dealer.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action; wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt
to clean
the tape head. TKS type of cleaning cassette will not eject.
It may not clean
as thoroughly as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always
make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs,
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
,or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge. -,
Fixed Mast Antenna
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The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
If the
mast is badly bent, as
it might be by vandals, you should
replace
it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
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ntenna R/l are
Your power antenna will look its best and work
well if it’s cleaned from time to time.
To clean the
antenna mast:
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4.
5.
6.
Turn on’ the ignition and radio to raise the antenna.
Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
an
equivalent solvent.
Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing
any dirt.
Wipe
dry with a clean cloth.
Make the antenna go up and down by tuming the
radio
or ignition off and on.
Repeat if necessary.
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Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage
it. ,
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Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off
your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast
from possibly getting
damaged,
If the antenna does not go down when ,
you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or
need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the
antenna by hand
by carefully pressing the
antenna down.
If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer
for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions in the kit.
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection
you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to
start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in
PARK (P) or a manual
transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
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If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty. An
electric fan can start up even when the
t ,he
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
4. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on
each battery. Your Pontiac has a remote positive (+)
jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same
side of the engine compartment as your battery. You
should always use the remote positive
(+) terminal
instead of the positive
(+) terminal on your battery.
To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, Lift the
red plastic cap.
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Circuit Description
Breaker
c Power Windows
D Power Seats
Fuse
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3
4
5
6
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10
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Description
CIGARETTE LIGHTER --' Instrument
Panel Cigarette Lighter
DRL MDL
HVAC
#2 -- €WAC Control Assembly
Solenoid
Box
HAZARD FLASHER
POWER ACCESSORY
#2 -- Sunroof Control Unit
LOCK CONTROL
-- Door
Lock Relay
I/P ELECTRONICS BATTERY
FEED -- Chime Module, Ele'ctronic ,
Brake Control Module (EBCM),
Theft-Deterrent Module, Radio,
Radio Amplifier, Trip Computer
STARTER RELAY
ANTI-THEFT -- Theft-Deterrent
Module
ABS -- Electronic Brake Control
Module
(EBCM), ABS Relay
HVAC
BLOWER MOTOR -- Blower
Motor Relay
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