2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

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AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is in the player.
CD TAPE: With a cassette tape in the player and the
radio playing, press this button to play a cassette tape.
Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape is
playing. Press CD TAPE to switch between the tape and
compact disc if both are loaded. The inactive tape or
CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
The display will show tape and CD icons. If you have the
optional CD changer and the CD changer is loaded, the
CD TAPE button will activate the changer and an icon will
be lit in the display.
: Press this button to remove the disc. The radio will
play. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or
radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition
off if this button is pressed first.
Radio Calibration
Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle
from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears on the display
it means that your radio has not been configured
properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the
dealership for service.
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up
to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be
played using the trays supplied in the magazine.

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You must first load the magazine with discs before you
can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one
disc. Slide the button on the top of the magazine and
pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from top
to bottom, placing a disc on the tray label side up. If you
load a disc label side down, the disc will not play and an
error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the
magazine slot until it locks into place. Repeat this
procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine.Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide
open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer.
Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of
the arrow marked on top of the magazine.

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Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right.
When the door is closed, the changer will begin
checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue
for up to one and a half minutes depending on the
number of discs loaded.
To eject the magazine from the player, slide the
CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will
automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed
whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting
inside the changer.All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio
buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a
CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer and the
door is closed, the compact disc symbol will appear on the
radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine
for CDs, the compact disc symbol will flash on the display
until the changer is ready to play. If CD changer mode is
entered during initialization, LOADING will appear on the
display. When a CD begins playing, a disc and track
number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on
the front of the magazine.
Compact Disc Changer Errors
If an error appears on the display, an error has occurred
and the compact disc temporarily cannot play.
NO CD'S is displayed when the CD changer cartridge
is empty. An empty magazine is inserted in the
CD changer. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded
on one of the trays.
CHECK CD # could be displayed for the following:

The road is too rough. The disc should play when the
road is smoother.

The disc is dirty, scratched or wet.

The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.

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CD DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer
door is left open. Completely close the changer door to
restore normal operation.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Playing a Compact Disc


(1): Press and hold this button to advance quickly
within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be
displayed to help you find the correct passage.
 (2): Press this button to select the next disc in the
magazine. Each time you press PROG, the disc number on
the radio display will go to that of the next available CD.
RDM (3): Press this button to enter the multi
-disc random
play mode. RANDOM ALL will appear on the display.
The tracks on all the discs will play in random order. Press
and hold this button to enter the single
-disc random play
mode. RANDOM ONE will appear on the display and a
chime will sound. The tracks on the current disc will play
in random order. Press this button again to turn off the
random feature and return to normal operation.
 (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly
within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be
displayed with a flashing arrow to help you find the
correct passage.
(5): Press this button to select the previous disc in the
magazine. Each time you press this button, the disc
number on the radio display will go to that of the
previous available CD.
RCL: Press this button to see how long the current track
has been playing. To change what is normally shown on
the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing,
CD TIME will appear on the display.
SEEK: Press the down arrow while playing a CD to
go to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the
next track. If the button is pressed more than once, the
player will continue moving backward or forward
through the disc.

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TRACK SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK
arrows for two seconds until TRACK SCAN appears on
the display and you hear a beep. You will hear the first
few seconds of each track on the current disc. The sound
will mute while scanning. The SCAN icon will be lit
and the T will blink to indicate track scan mode.
Press SEEK again to stop TRACK SCAN.
DISC SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows
for four seconds until DISC SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a double beep. You will hear the
first few seconds of track one on each disc. The sound
will mute while scanning. The SCAN icon will be lit
and the D will blink to indicate disc scan mode.
Press SEEK again to stop DISC SCAN.
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios
THEFTLOCK
is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning a
portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not
operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
With THEFTLOCK activated, your radio will not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
SEEK: Press the up or
down arrow to go to the
next higher or lower radio
station and stay there.
If a cassette tape is playing, press the up arrow to search
for the next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow
to search for the previous selection on the tape. Your
tape must have at least three seconds of silence between
each selection for SEEK to work. If a compact disc is
playing, press the up arrow to go to the start of the next
track. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the
current track if more than eight seconds have played.
If less than eight seconds have played, press the down
arrow to go to the previous track.

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AM FM: Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
The band you select will be displayed. The frequency
will also be displayed and, if the station is in stereo, the
stereo indicator will also be displayed. If a cassette tape
or compact disc is playing, the tape or disc will stop
playing and the radio will play.
PRE
-SET: Press this button to hear the radio stations
that are set on your pushbuttons. If a cassette tape is
playing, press this button to play the other side of the
tape. If a compact disc is playing in the CD changer,
press this button to select the next loaded disc.
VOL: 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.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
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.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause interference with your
vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making
or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery or
simply having the phone ªon.º This interference is
described as an increased level of static while listening to
the radio. If you notice static while listening to the radio,
unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

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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.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle's engine, Delphi 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 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.

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Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN
PLAYER 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 dealer (GM Part No. 12344789).
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.After you clean the player, press and hold the eject button
for five seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYER indicator.
The radio will display CLEANED 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 side without writing 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.