1997 Oldsmobile Aurora radio

Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But
FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and
go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere 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 harmful 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:
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 radio
-- 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 has
been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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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 tape clean timer.
If this message appears on
the display, 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.
If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a
known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape
player 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.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette may not
clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
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.
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.
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Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work
well if it’s cleaned from time to time.
To clean the
antenna mast:
1, Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing
equivalent solvent.
any
dirt.
4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
radio or ignition off and on.
6. Repeat if necessary.
NOTICE:
Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage it.
NOTICE:
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 retailer 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 Aurora, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility
of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle
in
PARK (P) before setting the parking brake.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory power outlet.
Turn off all lamps
that aren’t needed as well as radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it
could save your radio.
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the other vehicle’s battery
and the Aurora’s remote positive
(+) jump starting
terminal in the box on the passenger side
of the
engine compartment.
(Your Aurora’s battery isn’t
under the hood.)
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tsols away from any underhood
electric fan.
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Fuse
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Usage
Driver Information Center
Converter Oxygen Sensors
Radio
Open
Climate Control Relay
Open
Windshield Wipers
Flat Pack Motor
TMNSS Cigarette Lighter
Crank, Air Bag Module
Climate Control Blower Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels,
the rear seat cushion must be removed. This procedure is
somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your retailer
do this for you.
NOTICE:
The battery and main fuse boxes are located
under the rear seat cushion. The battery’s ground
terminal and some relay wires are exposed.
To
help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be
careful when removing or reinstalling the seat
cushion.
Do not remove covers from covered
parts.
Do not store anything under the seat, as
objects could touch exposed wires and cause
a short.
To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front
hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of
the vehicle.
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Fuse
22
23
24
25
26
27 28
29 30
31
32
Usage
Trunk and Fuel Door Releases and
Trunk Pull Down
Electronic Level Control
Heated Seat, Instrument Panel
Exterior Lamps
Base@ Stereo (If so equipped)
Power Door Locks
Interior Lamps
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
Parking Lamps
Heated Outside Mirror
Open
Fuse
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41 42
Usage
Fuel Door Release
Cooling Fan Relay
Battery Thermistor
Instrument Panel
-- Power Antenna,
Remote CD Changer, Radio Chassis
Instrument Panel
-- Remote
Accessory Power Module, Oil Level
Indicator, ALDL
Heated Seats
Fuel
Pump
Open
Rear Defog
2
Rear Defog 1
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Index @ Section 9
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-59
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
.................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1-20, 2-69
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-74
Air Control, Climate Control System
............. 3-3, 3-5
Alarm, Universal Theft-Deterrent
.................. 2- 17
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels, Cleaning
............. 6-58
Antenna, Power
................................ 3-31
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-72, 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-8
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-60
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-7
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-57 Audio Controls. Steering
Wheel
................... 3-28
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-29
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-2
Overdrive
................................... 2-27
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-25
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Auto-Push Knob. Climate Control
.................. 3-2
Averagespeed
................................. 2-82
Automatic Transaxle
Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement
............... 6-41
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Saver
...................................... 2-50
Warning Light
............................... 2-70
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
Battery Voltage Message
......................... 2-82
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-75
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
.............. 2-13
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Radio Reception .............................. 3-29
Radios
.................................. 3-11. 3-17
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Reading Lamps ........................... 2-49. 2-50
Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-67
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-7
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Seat Cushion. Removing
....................... 6-65
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Rear Storage Armrest
............................ 2-55
Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-39
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-50
Compass Calibration
.......................... 2-52
Compass Variance
............................ 2-52
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-50
Heated Outside
............................... 2-54
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-53
With Compass
............................... 2-50
RecallonDIC
................................. 2-86
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-44
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-74
Remote Rear
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-5
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 15
Remote Lock Control ............................. 2-8
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.................. 1-3, 2- 1 1
Personalization ............................... 2- 11
Resynchronization
............................. 2-9
Security Feedback
............................ 2- 10 Replacement
Bulbs ...................................... 6-72
Parts
....................................... 6-74
Wheel
...................................... 6-50
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-47
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-47
Systemcheck
................................ 7-40
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-22
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-26
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-46
Restraints
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-19
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-46
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care ....................................... 6-56
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-31
Children
.................................... 1-33
Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender
.................................... l-46
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-14, 1-44, 1-45
Larger Children
.............................. 1-43
LapBelt
.................................... 1-32
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-11, 1-25
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