2002 BUICK LESABRE Owner's Manual

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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 gently pull out 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 with the 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 (to the left). The
magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep
the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust
from getting inside the changer.Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the
changer and the door is closed, the CD changer stack
symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD
changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD
changer stack symbol will flash on the display until the
changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, the
disc and track number will be displayed. The disc
numbers are listed on the front of the magazine.
All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio
buttons except for ejecting the magazine.
Playing a Compact Disc
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
1 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. As the CD reverses,
elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the
correct passage.
2
(Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance within a track. As the CD advances,
elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the
correct passage.

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4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to enter the
random play mode. RAND will appear on the display.
While in this mode, tracks and discs will be played in
random order. Press this pushbutton again to turn off the
random feature and return to normal operation.
6 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to select the next disc in
the magazine. Each time you press SIDE, the disc
number on the radio display will go to that of the next
available CD.
DISP (Display): Press this button to see how long the
current track has been playing. Press this button again to
display the disc and track number. To change what is
normally shown on the display (track or elapsed time),
press this button until you see the display you want, then
hold this button until the display flashes and a chime is
heard. While elapsed time is showing, CD TIME will
appear on the display. SEEK : Press the left arrow while playing a CD
to go back to the start of the current track if more than
eight seconds have played. If you press it more than
once, the player will continue moving backward through
the disc. Press the right arrow and it will go to the next
track on the disc. If you press it more than once, the
player will continue moving forward through the disc.
The sound will mute while seeking.
When you press the left SEEK arrow for two seconds
you will hear a beep. The disc will play the first few
seconds of each track on each disc. The sound will
mute while scanning and DISC SCAN will appear
on the display. Press the left SEEK arrow again to
stop scanning.
AM FM: Press this button to return to listening to the
radio while a CD is playing.
TAPE/CD/CD TAPE: Press this button to play a
CD if you have a magazine loaded in the changer when
listening to the radio. You can also press this button to
switch between a cassette tape, CD or the CD changer if
all three are loaded.

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Compact Disc Changer Errors
E (Error): If this message and a number appear on the
display, an error has occurred.
If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the
compact disc player or changer, the following conditions
may have caused the error:

E30: The road is too rough. The disc should play
when the road is smoother.

E30: The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or
upside down.

E30: The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.

E34: The CD changer door is open. Completely
close the door to restore normal operation.

E35: An empty magazine is inserted in the CD
changer. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded
on one of the trays.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays
an error number other than the error codes listed
previously, write it down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.Personal Choice Radio Controls
(If Equipped)
This feature enables two drivers to store and recall personal
settings for AM and FM presets, last tuned station, volume,
tone and audio source (radio, cassette or CD).
The memory buttons (1 or 2) for this feature are located
on the driver's door panel and correspond to the
numbers (1 or 2) found on the back of each remote
keyless entry transmitter.
To recall audio sources, press the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter and put the ignition in
RUN. The source last listened to will be recalled for the
identified driver (1 or 2).
To program this feature, do the following:
1. Set all radio preferences. For more information see
ªSetting Preset Stationsº and ªSetting the Toneº
listed for your particular radio.
2. Locate the memory buttons on the driver's door panel.
3. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you
hear two beeps. The beeps confirm that your
selection has been saved and can now be recalled.
Follow these steps each time you want to change the
stored settings.

3-40 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
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 and the
radio is placed in a different vehicle. This feature
requires no user input to be activated. It is automatically
armed when it is put into the vehicle for the first time.
When the ignition is turned off, the blinking red light
indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed.
If THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen. The radio will display LOCKED and a red
LED indicator light will come on above the key symbol
to indicate a locked condition. If this occurs, the radio
will have to be returned to the dealer.
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.
SOURCE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when listening to the radio. If a cassette
tape and a compact disc are both loaded, the system will
go to the tape play first.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again to turn on the sound.
VOL
(Volume): Press the up or down arrow to
increase or decrease volume.

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SEEK
: Press the up arrow to seek to the next station
and the down arrow to seek to the previous station. The
sound will mute while seeking. When playing a cassette
tape or a compact disc, press the up arrow to hear the
next selection.
AM/FM: Press this button to choose AM, FM1 or FM2.
SCAN: Press this button to scan your radio preset
stations. The radio will scan to the first preset station
stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then
go on to the next preset station. The radio will scan
preset stations with a strong signal only. Press this
button again to stop scanning.
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 turned on. 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.
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 do the following:
1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.

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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, Delphi 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.
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).

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When cleaning the cassette tape player with the
recommended non
-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is
possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut tape
detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a
broken tape. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the
cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning.
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
--- 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.