2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO buttons

3-7 Setting the Clock
Press and hold the HR or MN buttons, located below the
tune knob, for two seconds. Then press and hold HR
until the correct hour appears. AM or PM will appear on
the display. Press and hold MN until the correct minute
appears. The clock may be set with the ignition on or
off. The clock symbol will appear on the display in
time
-set mode.
To set the clock to the time of an FM station
broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information,
press and hold HR and MN at the same time for two
seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear
on the display. If the time is not available from the
station, NO UPDAT will appear on the display instead.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Radio Data System (RDS) and
Automatic Tone Control
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic
volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to
make up for road and wind noise as you drive.

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Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on
the display. The volume level should always sound the
same to you as you drive. Each higher volume setting
allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle
speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases
the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed.
NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot
determine the vehicle speed. If you don't want to use
automatic volume, select OFF.
DISP (Display): Pressing this knob will display the
station being played or it will display the clock. Clock
display is available with the ignition turned off.
Finding a Station
BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display will show your selection.
TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
 SEEK
: Press the right arrow to seek to the next or
previous station and stay there. The radio will seek to
stations with a strong signal only. The sound will mute
while seeking.
 PSCAN
(Preset Scan): Press and hold one of
the arrows for more than two seconds and the radio will
produce one beep. 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. Press
one of the arrows or one of the pushbuttons again to
stop scanning. SCAN will be displayed whenever the
tuner is in the preset scan mode. The channel number
(P1 through P6) will appear with the frequency. In
FM mode, this function will scan through the current
band such as FM1 or FM2. The radio will scan preset
stations with a strong signal only. The sound will mute
while scanning.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE to choose the bass and treble
equalization that best suits the type of station you are
listening to.

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5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons.
The radio will produce one beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return and the bass and treble equalization that
you selected will also be automatically selected for
that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until
BASS or TREB appears on the display. Then turn
the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease. The display will show the bass or treble level.
If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease
the treble.
To adjust bass and treble to the middle position, push
and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce one
beep and adjust the display level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone
or speaker control is displayed. The radio will produce
one beep and display ALL. The bass and treble will be
adjusted to the middle position.AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose bass
and treble equalization settings designed for
country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock and classical stations.
Each time you press the AUTO TONE button, this
feature will switch to one of these program types.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
push and release the AUDIO knob until the display
goes blank.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right
and left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob
until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob
clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and
counterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers,
push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears
on the display. Turn the knob clockwise to move the
sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise to
move the sound to the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and fade to the middle position,
push the AUDIO knob, then push it again and hold it
until you hear one beep. The balance and fade will be
adjusted to the middle position and the display will
show the speaker balance.

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 PSCAN
(Preset Scan): Press and hold one of
the arrows for more than two seconds and the radio will
produce one beep. The radio will scan to the first preset
station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few
seconds and flash the station frequency, then go on to
the next preset station. Press one of the arrows or one of
the pushbuttons again to stop scanning. SCAN will be
displayed whenever the tuner is in the preset scan mode.
The channel number (P1 through P6) will appear with
the frequency. In FM mode, this function will scan
through the current band such as FM1 or FM2. The
radio will scan preset stations with a strong signal only.
The sound will mute while scanning.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE to choose the bass and treble
equalization that best suits the type of station you are
listening to.5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons.
The radio will produce one beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return and the bass and treble equalization that
you selected will also be automatically selected for
that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS
or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease.
The display will show the bass or treble level. If a
station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the
treble.
To adjust bass and treble to the middle position, push
and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce one
beep and adjust the display level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone
or speaker control is displayed. You will hear one beep
and the radio will display ALL. The bass and treble will
be adjusted to the middle position.

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Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on
the display. The volume level should always sound the
same to you as you drive. Each higher volume setting
allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle
speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases
the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed.
NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot
determine the vehicle speed. If you don't want to use
automatic volume, select OFF.
DISP (Display): Pressing this knob will display the
clock. Clock display is available with the ignition turned
on or off. Press this knob to display an RDS station
frequency or program type when the radio is on.
Finding a Station
BAND: Press this button to switch between AM,
FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection.
 TUNE
: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
 SEEK
: Press the right or left arrow to seek to
the next or previous station and stay there. The radio
will seek to stations with a strong signal only. The sound
will mute while seeking.
 PSCAN
(Preset Scan): Press and hold one of
the arrows for more than two seconds. The radio will
produce one beep. The radio will scan through each of
the preset stations stored on your pushbuttons, play for
a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Press one of the arrows or one of the pushbuttons again
to stop scanning. SCAN will be displayed whenever the
tuner is in the preset scan mode. The channel number
(P1 through P6) will appear with the frequency. In FM
mode, this function will scan through the current band
such as FM1 or FM2. The radio will scan preset stations
with a strong signal only. The sound will mute while
scanning.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE to choose the bass and treble
equalization that best suits the type of station you are
listening to.

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5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons.
The radio will produce one beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return and the bass and treble equalization that
you selected will also be automatically selected for
that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until
BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease. The display will show the bass or treble level.
If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease
the treble.
To adjust bass and treble to the middle position, push
and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce one
beep and adjust the display level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone
or speaker control is displayed. The radio will produce
one beep and display ALL with the level display in the
middle position.AUTO TONE (Automatic): This feature allows
you to choose bass and treble equalization settings
designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop,
rock and classical stations.
Each time you press the AUTO TONE button, this
feature will change to one of the preset equalization
settings previously listed.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
push and release the AUDIO knob until MANUAL
is displayed.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right
and left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob
until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob
clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and
counterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers,
push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears
on the display. Turn the knob clockwise to move the
sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise to
move the sound to the rear speakers.

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BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when
a disc is playing. The disc will stop but remain in
the player.
TAPE CD: Press this button to play a CD when
listening to the radio. Press TAPE CD 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.
EJT (Eject): Press this button, located to the
right of the CD slot, to eject a CD. 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.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
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 LOC will be displayed.
When the ignition is off and RAP is not active, the
blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed.
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 seek to the
next or previous radio station.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player
will advance with the up arrow and reverse with the
down arrow. Holding SEEK for three seconds or more
will activate the PSCAN mode.

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SEEK by TYPE: Press this button to go to a station
with the last selected PTY TYPE and the last selected
PTY will appear on the display, if it is not already
showing. If a station with the selected PTY is not
found, the radio will return to the original station. If
both SEEK by TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio will
search for stations with traffic announcements and the
selected PTY.
PRESET: Press this button to play a station you have
programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
MODE: Press this button to choose AM, FM1 or FM2.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, it will stop
and the radio will play.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again to turn on the sound.
 VOL
: Press the up or down arrow to increase or
decrease volume.
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.