1998 CADILLAC CATERA manual radio set

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. Your vehicle has a “built-in” theft-deterrent
feature
on each radio that is automatic -- there is no
programming required. The radio in your vehicle cannot
be used in any other vehicle. When the radio was
originally installed in your vehicle at the factory, it
stored the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Each
time the ignition is turned on, the VIN is verified. If the
vehicle’s VIN does
not match the VIN stored in the
radio, the radio/audio system will not play. If the radio is
removed from your vehicle, the original
VIN in the
radio can be used to trace the radio back to your vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the following:
: Press this button to move forward through preset
radio stations or to the next selection on a tape
or CD.
4 : Press this button to move rearward through preset
radio stations or to the previous selection
on a tape
or CD.
.T. (BAND): Press this button to change between AM,
FM1 or FM2 for the radio. This button also changes a
tape to the other side, restarts a
CD if playing a single
CD or goes to the next available
CD loaded in the trunk
mounted CD changer.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine +: Pressing this button increases volume.
-: Pressing this button decreases volume.
o (SOURCE): To change to a tape or CD, press
this button.
Understan hg Radio Reception 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.
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.
FM Stereo
EM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go. 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.

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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, radio or other systems, and
even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may
also 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.
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 or
CLEAN
TAPE 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.
The recommended cleaning method for your cassette
tape player is the use
of a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.
The recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership
(GM Part No. 12344789).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette, it
is normal for the cassette to eject because
your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature
and a cleaning cassette may appear as
a broken tape. To
prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the
following steps.
1. Turn the ignition to ON (11).
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the SOURCE button for two seconds.
The tape symbol on the display will flash three times.
4. Turn the radio on and insert the scrubbing action
cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning time.
When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the
cut tape
detection feature is active again.
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 on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may
not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended. If your vehicle is
equipped with the
AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player, press and hold the eject button for
five seconds to reset the CLN indicator after you clean
the player. The radio will display
--- to show the
indicator was reset.
If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data
Systems
(RDS), press and hold the eject button for three
seconds to reset the CLEAN TAPE indicator after you
clean the player. The radio will display CLEAN TAPE
MSG CLEARED 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-52
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Shifting Into
................................. 2-25
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-27
At Night
.................................... 2- 13
Brake
...................................... 2-24
Lots
....................................... 2-13
On Hills With a Trailer
......................... 4-36
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
................... 3-8
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
....... 6-17
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
................. 3-2
Parking
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
Passenger’s Seatback Latch
........................ 1-8
Passing
....................................... 4- 12
Perimeter Lighting
.............................. 2-41
Playing a Cassette Tape
..................... 3-11. 3-18
Playing a Compact Disc
.......................... 3-20
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Recliner
..................................... 1-8
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-47
Seats
........................................ 1-4
Steering
.................................... 4-10
SteeringFluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-31
Windows and Other Power Options
............... 6-55
Power Distribution Fuse Block
.................... 6-56
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-26
Retained Accessory
........................... 2- 17 Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-5
Programming the Power Windows ................. 2-31
Programming the
Sunroof ........................ 2-54
Programming the Universal Transmitter
............. 2-56
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 7- 13. 7- 14
Radio Data Systems
(RDS) Program Type
(PTY) Selections
.............................. 3-21
Radio Reception
................................ 3-27
Radios
................................... 3-9. 3-13
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-16
RAP ......................................... 2-17
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Reading Lamps
.............................. 2-45
Seat Passenger Positions
....................... 1-36
Rear
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-36
Seats
....................................... 1-10
Turn Signal Lamp. Bulb Replacement
............. 6-36
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
WindowLockout ............................. 2-32
Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight
......... 2-46
Recirculation
................................... 3-5
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-6
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-63
RelayBox
..................................... 6-60
Remote Fuel Door Release
........................ 6-6
Remote. Keyless Entry System (RKE)
............... 2-8
Removable Head Restraints
........................ 1-9
8-8

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 7- 13. 7. 14
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-35
Setting the Time
................................. 3-9
SheetMetalDamage
............................ 6-51
Shift Lever
.................................... 2-20
Shifting Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Into PARK (P)
............................... 2-25
Out of PARK (P)
............................. 2-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-21
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-33
Skidding
...................................... 4- 14
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-28
Speaker Covers, Cleaning
........................ 6-48
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-63
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-63
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 7-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-63
Sport Mode Button
.............................. 2-23
SSS .......................................... 4-10
Starting
Your Engine ............................ 2-17
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 11
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel Controls for Audio System
................ 3-26
Steam
................................... 5-12, 5-13
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Power
...................................... 4-10
Speedsensitive
.............................. 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33 Storage Area. Center Console
..................... 2-48
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-48
Sunroof ....................................... 2-51
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-14
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Symbols, Vehicle
................................. vii
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-50
Tachometer
.................................. 2-63
Taillamp. Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-36
Telephone, Cellular
............................. 2-50
Temperature Knobs, Climate Control System
.......... 3-2
Theft-Deterrent
Alarm System .................... 2-13
Theft-Deterrent Feature, Radio
.................... 3-26
Theftlock'
.................................... 3-26
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission ................ 2-22
Third-Gear Start
................................ 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time, Setting the
................................. 3-9
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-21
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-28
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Tires
......................................... 6-37
BuyingNew
................................. 6-41
Chains
..................................... 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Inflation
.................................... 6-38