1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX radio

Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)
Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that
help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors
of
your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks:
1.
2.
Open one of the
rear doors.
On the inside
of the rear
door will be a lock.
Insert your master key
into this lock and
turn
it counterclockwise.
This will engage the
safety lock.
3. Close the door.
4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors
of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is
in use. If you want to
open the rear door when the security lock is on, unlock
the door from the inside and then open the door from
the outside.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry System
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your
trunk from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your remote keyless
entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
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Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t
tow a trailer during break-in.
See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions.
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like
the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is
off. To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it
toward you. Your steering wheel will
stay locked.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows
SRS AIR BAG. The system checks
the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The
light tells you if there is
an electrical problem. The
system check includes the
air bag sensors, the air bag
modules, the wiring and
the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information
on the air bag
system, see
“Air Bag” in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
SRS AI R BAG seconds. Then the light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Light
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The charging system light
will come on briefly when
you
turn on the ignition, as
a check to show you
it’s
working. Then it will go
out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the charging system. It could
indicate that you have a loose
drive belt or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while
this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn
off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.

TCS OFF: This light lets you know that your Traction
Control System has been disabled and will not limit
wheel spin. See “Traction Control System Warning
Light” or “Low Traction Light” in the Index.
LOW TRAC: This light will come on when your
Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin. See “Traction Control System” or “Low Traction Light” in
the Index.
Head-Up Display (If Equipped)
If you have the Head-Up
Display (HUD), you can see
the speedometer reading (in
English or metric units) and
a brief display of the current
radio station or CD track,
displayed
“through” the
windshield.
The
HUD also shows these lights when they are lit on
the instrument panel:
0 Turn Signal Indicators
0 High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Low Fuel Symbol
The HUD will display the “Check Gage” when the
following are lit on the instrument panel:
0 Oil Warning Symbol
0 Coolant Temperature Symbol
0 Charging System Symbol
When you sit straight in your seat, the HUD image will appear straight ahead near the front bumper.
When the ignition key is turned to
RUN, the HUD
image
will come on. Then the Head-Up Display will
operate normally.
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Although the HUD image appears to be near the
front
of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid.
The
HUD was not designed for that purpose. If
you try to use it that way, such as in a parking
lot, you may misjudge distance and run
into something.
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When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will be displayed continually. The current radio station
or CD
track number will only be displayed for three seconds
after the radio or
CD track status changes. This will
happen whenever one
of the radio controls is pressed,
either on
the radio itself or on the optional steering
wheel controls.
To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly:
1. Start your engine and turn the DIM dial to the
desired
HUD image brightness.
2. Adjust your seat, if necessary, to a
comfortable position.
3. Press the top of the UP/DN switch until the HUD
image stops moving. Then press the bottom of the
switch until the image is as low as possible but in
full view.
4. Turn the DIM dial down until the HUD image is no
brighter than necessary.
To turn the HUD off, turn
the
DIM dial all the way down.
If the sun comes out, it becomes cloudy, or if you turn
on your headlamps, you may need to adjust the HUD
brightness again. Polarizing sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see.
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If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your field of view, it may take more time to see
things
you need to see when it’s dark outside. Be
sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low
in your field of view.
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control \
and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your v\
ehicle.
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Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
Air Conditioning with Automatic and
Auxiliary Temperature Control
(If Equipped)
Ventilation System
Rear Window Defogger Audio System Setting the Clock for
AM-FM Stereo
Setting
the Clock for All Systems Except
AM-FM Stereo
AM-FM Stereo
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Equalizer (If Equipped) 3-19
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Equalizer
(If Equipped)
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of
Your Cassette Tape Player
Care
of Your Compact Discs
Care
of Your Compact Disc Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
Backglass Antenna
(If Equipped)

AM-FM Stereo Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM and
FM. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
Playing the Radio
PWR-VOLUME:
This knob turns the system on and
off and controls the volume. To turn the radio on and to
increase volume,
turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the
left to decrease volume and to turn the radio
off.
RCL: Press this knob to recall the station being played
or to display the clock.
2. Press AM-FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press SET. (SET will appear
on the display.)
5. Press one of the four numbered pushbuttons within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered
pushbutton, the station you set will return.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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In addition to the four stations already set, up to
three more stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just:
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.)
3. Press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same
time, within five seconds. Whenever
you press the
same buttons, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Slide the lever up or down to increase or
decrease bass.
TREB: Slide the lever up or down to increase or
decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers
BALANCE: Turn the control behind the upper knob to
move the sound
to the left or right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
Playing the Radio
POWER-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on
and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right.
Turn it to the left to decrease volume.
RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by
pressing this button.
When the radio is playing, press
this knob to recall the station frequency.
FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move
the sound to
the front or rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.