1997 PONTIAC PONTIAC radio

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 Drocedure.
8. 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.
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NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to SEC
to let you know that your radio is secure.
time and you must start the procedure over at Step
4. Note that with the ignition off, the THEFTLOCK
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6.
7.
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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 ACCESSORY or
RUN.
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. indicator will flash
indicating a secured radio.
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power
Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. LOC 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
with your code.
with your code.
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
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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 thee chances to enter the
correct code 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 to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold hem 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.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM-EM 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 removed and later applied to a
secured radio,
the radio won’t turn on and LOC will
appear
on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlo’cking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After
a Power Loss” earlier in
this section.
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Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
VOLUME: Press the up or down arrow to increase or
decrease volume.
PLAY. Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when the radio is playing.
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 to the next selection with the
up
arrow and go to the previous selection with the
down arrow.
PRESET Press this button to play a station you have
programmed
on the radio preset buttons. When a
cassette tape is loaded, press this button to change tape
sides.
If you have the trunk mounted CD player, press
this button to advance to the next disc in the magazine.
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
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about 10 to
40 miles I( 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 undetecrade
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:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 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 dealer 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. 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 dealership.
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 will not
eject. It 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 the cassette tape
is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
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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
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 rear quarter panel.
Backglass Antenna (If Equipped)
Your AM-FM antenna is now integrated with your rear
window defogger, into your rear window. Be sure that
the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched
and that the lines on the glass
are not damaged. If
the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with
radio reception.
Because this antenna is built into your
rear window,
there
is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes
and vandals.
If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your
Pontiac, and the antenna needs to be attached to the
glass, be sure
that you do not darnage the grid lines for
the AM-FM antenna. There is enough space between the
lines to attach
a cellular telephone antenna without
interfering with
radio reception.
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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!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged.
The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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.
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing
and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, lift the
red plastic
cap.
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FUSE USAGE CHARY 1
CIRCUIT MALL PGM
WIPER
K I HSEAT/LUM 1 R DEFOG I
SEAT
CIG LTR INTLAMP STOP LAMP AUXlCNSL
CD CHG
CRUISE I/P - lCiN TURN I I I I
ABS ETSl
ABS IGN
Printed in U.S.A.
Circuit Breaker
Description
HEADLMP
Headlamps
PWR SEAT Power Seat, Power Lumbar
PWR
WBO Power Windows
Fuse Description
MALL PGM Mall Module -- Program
MALL Mall
Module
Fuse
WIPER
STR WHL ILUM
STR WHL CTRL
SUNROOF
RADIO
PWR LOCK
HSEATLUM
R DEFOG
RAP
HAZARD
PWR MIR
HVAC HI
CIG LTR
INT LAMP
STOP LP
AUXKNSL
CD CHGR
Description
Wipers
Steering Wheel Illumination
Steering Wheel Control
Sunroof
Radio, Antenna
Mall Module
-- Power Locks
Heated Seats, Power
Lumbar
Rear Defog
Retained Accessory Power,
Mall Module
Hazard Flashers
Power Mirrors
HVAC Blower -- Hi
Cigarette Lighter,
ALDL, Floor
Console Auxiliary Outlet
Mall Module-Interior lamps
Stoplamp
Auxiliary Power, Overhead Console
CD Changer
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