1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE CD player

PWR: Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system
on or off. The rear speakers will be muted when the power
is turned on. You may operate the rear seat audio functions
even when the primary radio power is
off.
VOL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase volume and to the left to
decrease volume. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you’re not using
it. The upper VOL knob
controls the upper headphone and the lower
VOL knob
controls the lower headphone.
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMl
and FM2. If the front passengers are already listening
to
AM-FM, the rear seat audio controller will not switch
between the bands and cannot change the frequency.
SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next higher
station and stay there. Press the down arrow to tune to
the next lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking. The SEEK button is inactive
if the
AM-FM mode on the front radio is in use.
If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control, while
listening to a cassette tape, press the up arrow to hear the
next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow to
go
back to the previous selection. The SEEK button is
inactive if the cassette mode on the front radio is in use.
If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with
Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control or the
Remote Compact Disc Player, while listening
to a
compact disc, press the up arrow
to hear the next
selection
on the compact disc. Press the down arrow to
go back to the previous selection. The SEEK button is
inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use.
P.SET PROG: The front passengers must be listening
to something different for each
of these functions
to work:
Press this button to seek through your preset radio
stations set on your primary radio pushbuttons.
When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to
go to the other side of the tape.
TAPE CD: With a cassette tape in the player and the
radio playing, press this button to play a cassette tape.
Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact
disc
if both are loaded. Press AM-FM to return to the
radio when a cassette tape or compact disc is playing.
The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.
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Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
If you have this option, you can play up to one compact
disc (CD) at a time.
To load a CD into the player, hold the disc with the label
side up and insert it carefully into the player
(approximately half way). The disc will automatically
be pulled into the player. If the radio is off and the
ignition is on when a CD
is inserted, the radio will turn
on and begin playing the CD. It is possible to load and
unload CDs with the ignition off. To load a disc with the
ignition off, press the EJECT button on the remote
player and then insert the disc. To remove the disc, press
the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player.
A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the
remote CD player will be pulled back into the player
after approximately
30 seconds. This protects the disc
and player from damage. The disc will not start playing.
To remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove
the disc from the player.
All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the
radio buttons except for EJECT. When a disc is in the
player, a CD symbol will appear on the display. When a
disc is playing, the letters CD will appear next to the
CD
symbol in the bottom left comer. The track number will
also be displayed.
If the disc comes back out and ERR appears
on the
display, it could be that:
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The disc is upside down.
It
is dirty, scratched or wet.
There’s too much moisture in the air. (Wait about an
hour and try again.)
You are driving on a very rough road.
Please contact your retail facility if any error recurs or
cannot be corrected.
PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of
the current track if more than eight seconds have played.
Press PREV again to
go to the previous track on
the disc.
NEXT (3): Press this button to advance to the next track
on the disc.
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REV (4): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be
displayed
to help you find the correct passage.
FWD (6): Press and hold this button to quickly advance
within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be
displayed to help you find the correct passage.
SEEK: Press the left arrow while playing a CD to go
back to the start of the current track.
It will go back to
the current track if more than eight seconds have played.
Press the left arrow again to go to previous tracks. Press
the right arrow to
go to the next higher track on the disc.
RANDOM: Press PSCAN to enter the random play
mode. RANDOM will appear on the display. While
in
this mode, the tracks on the discs will be played in
random order. If you press SEEK, PREV or NEXT
while in the random mode, the PREV or NEXT track
will be scanned randomly. Press P.SCAN again to turn
off RANDOM and return to normal operation.
RECALL: Press this button to see what track is
currently playing. Press RECALL again within five
seconds to see how long the track has been playing.
When a new track starts to play, the track number will
also appear. Press RECALL a third time and the time of
day will be displayed.
TAPE AUX: With a disc loaded in the player and the
radio playing, press this button once to play the compact
disc. To return to playing the radio, press
AM-FM. If
both a cassette tape and CD are loaded, press TAPE
AUX to switch between the tape and compact disc.
EJECT: Press this button on the remote player to eject a
compact disc.
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. Your
audio system is equipped with THEFTLOCK if
THEFTLOCK is displayed
on the front of the radio.
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 has been interrupted.
If your battery loses power
for any reason,
you must unlock the radio with the secret
code before it will operate,
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Understanding Radio Reception
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
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.
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:
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 Electronics 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.
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 retail facility
(GM Part No. 12344789). 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 RUN or ACCESSORY.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five
seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash
for two seconds.
4. 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.
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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.
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.
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with
lubricants internal to the
CD mechanism.
Integrated Windshield Antenna
The antenna in your vehicle is a very thin, metal layer in
the windshield. If you look near the edges
of the
windshield,
you can see the outline of the antenna. The
connector is at
the top of the windshield, where the
headliner ends.
If you experience difficulty with remote transmitters,
such as a garage door opener, try pointing the device
through the very top of the windshield.
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Brake (Continued) PedalTravel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2.88. 6.28
Trailer
...................................... 4-37
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-37
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-29
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-25
BTSI
......................................... 2-37
BTSICheck
................................... 7-31
Bucketseats
................................... 1-15
Adjusting
................................... 1-16
Folding or Reclining the Seatback
................ 1 - 15
Removing
................................... 1-16
Replacing
................................... 1-19
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-3 1
Canada. Ordering Service and Owner Publications .... 8-9
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-64
Captain’s Chairs
................................ 1-21
Reclining
the Seatback ......................... 1-2 1
Removing ................................... 1-22
Replacing
................................... 1-23
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2-38.4-29. 4-36
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-29
Cassette Tape Player
............................ 3- 10
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-26 CD Adapter Kits
............................... 3-14
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-21
Center Dome Lamp
............................. 2-63
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
............. 1-53
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
............. 1-54
Certificationflire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-37
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-46
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-88
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-89
Chemical Paint Spotting.
......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-70
Built-in
..................................... 1-59
Cleaning Built-in
............................. 6-49
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-77
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
(Bucketseat)
............................... 1-81
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position
(Third Row Bench)
.......................... 1-79
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-83
TopStrap
................................... 1-76
WheretoPut
................................ 1-75
Children
...................................... 1-56
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-77
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-57
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Alum~num Wheels
............................ 6-52
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-49
Fabric
...................................... 6-48
Glass
....................................... 6-50
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-47
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-49
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Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-50
Special Problems
............................. 6-48
Stains
...................................... 6-48
Tires
....................................... 6-52
Vinyl
....................................... 6-48
Wheels
..................................... 6-52
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
WiperBlades
................................ 6-50
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-9
Coinholder
.................................... 2-69
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-27
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-14
Care
....................................... 3-27
Errors
................................. 3-17. 3-20
Remote
..................................... 3-20
Compact Overhead Console
...................... 2-66
Content Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-23
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-72
Side
....................................... 2-73
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-65
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-29
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-18
Whattouse
................................. 6-22
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-55
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-34
Cupholders
.................................... 2-69 Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-53
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-52
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-59
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-62
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Door AjarLight
................................... 2-97
Power Sliding
................................ 2-15
Sliding
..................................... 2-14
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-99
DriverPosition
................................. 1-29
Driver’s Four-Way Manual Seat
.................... 1-2
Driving City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-18
Night
...................................... 4-16
Locks
....................................... 2-4
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