2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE CD player

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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 vehicle.
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-2 Comfort Controls
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-7 Air Conditioning
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-7 Heating
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-8 Defogging and Defrosting
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-8 Rear Window Defogger
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-9 Ventilation System
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-11 Comfort Controls Personalization
(If Equipped)
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-11 Audio Systems
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-12 Setting the Clock
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-12 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Programmable Equalization and Radio
Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
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-20 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Programmable Equalization and Radio
Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)3
-29 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player with
Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
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-39 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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-43 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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-45 Understanding Radio Reception
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-45 Tips About Your Audio System
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-46 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-47 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-47 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-47 Diversity Antenna System
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-48 Chime Level Adjustment

3-12 Setting the Clock
Press and hold HR or MIN for two seconds. Then press
and hold HR until the correct hour appears. AM or PM
will appear on the display. Press and hold MIN until the
correct minute appears. The clock may be set with the
ignition on or off.
To set the clock to the time of an FM station
broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information,
press and hold HR and MIN at the same time until
UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display.
If the time is not available from the station, NO
UPDATE will appear on the display instead.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
with Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn this knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.

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RDS Messages
ALERT!: This type of announcement warns of national
or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. ALERT! appears on the display
when an alert announcement plays. When an alert
announcement comes on the current radio station, you
will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette
tape is playing. If the cassette tape is playing, play will
stop for the announcement and resume when the
announcement is finished.
INFO (Information): If the current station has a
message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this
button to see the message. If the whole message does
not appear on the display, parts of the message will
appear every three seconds until the message is
completed. To see the parts of the message faster than
every three seconds, press this button again. A new
group of words will appear on the display. Once the
complete message has been displayed, INFO will
disappear from the display until another new message
is received.
TRAF (Traffic): Press this button to receive traffic
announcements. The traffic announcement brackets will
appear on the display. TRAF will appear on the display
if the current station broadcasts traffic announcements.If the current station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, the radio will seek to a station that
does. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts
traffic announcements, it will stop. If no station is found,
NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
When a traffic announcement comes on the current radio
station or a related network station, you will hear it, even
if the volume is muted or a cassette tape is playing. If the
cassette tape player was being used, the tape will stay in
the player and resume play at the point where it stopped.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer
than that are so thin they may not work well in this
player. The longer side with the tape visible should face
out. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape can
be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing
but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely.
Press the eject button to remove the tape and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the BAL, FADE, TONE,
EQ and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio.
The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing
which side of the tape is playing. The tape player
automatically begins playing the other side when it
reaches the end of the tape.

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AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio
when a tape is playing. The tape will stop but remain
in the player.
TAPE AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a
cassette tape when listening to the radio. The inactive
tape will remain safely inside the radio for future
listening. The tape icon will appear on the display when
a cassette tape is loaded. If you have the optional CD
changer and the CD changer is loaded, the TAPE AUX
button will activate the changer and an icon will be lit in
the display.
(Eject): Press this button to stop a tape when it is
playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing.
Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio
off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition
off if this button is pressed first.CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit
with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass
feature on your tape player.
To activate the bypass feature, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ON or ACC.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for three
seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash
for five seconds and READY will appear on the
display, indicating the feature is active.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will power
up the radio and begin playing.
This override routine will remain active until the eject
button is pressed.

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Cassette Tape Messages
If an error appears while trying to play a cassette tape, it
could be for one of the following reasons:
TIGHT TAPE: This message is displayed when the
tape is tight and the player can't turn the tape hubs.
Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down
and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a
pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not
turn easily, your tape may be damaged and should not be
used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your
player is working properly.
BROKEN TAPE: If this message is displayed, the tape
is broken. Try a new tape.
WRAPPED TAPE: When this message is displayed,
the tape is wrapped around the tape head. Attempt to get
the cassette out. Try a new tape.
CLEAN PLAYER: If this message appears on the
display, the 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 the tapes and player.
See ªCare of Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob clockwise to increase
volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.

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To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold PROG
TYPE until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to
interrupt. An asterisk will appear next to the PTY name,
for example (CLASSICAL*). The radio will also
display brackets around the PTY when the PTY
interrupt is active. To disable the PTY interrupt, select
the interrupt format and press and hold the PROG TYPE
button until you hear a beep. The asterisk will be
removed from the display and so will the brackets.
When you are listening to a compact disc, the last
selected RDS FM station will interrupt play if that
selected PTY format is broadcast.
AM FM (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the
same programming. Press and hold AM FM for two
seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will
appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger
stations. Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds
to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on
the display. The radio will not switch to other stations.Setting Preset PTY Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite Program Types (PTYs). These pushbuttons have
factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs
(six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2.
2. Press PROG TYPE, if it is not already on.
3. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that
numbered pushbutton, the PTY you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
RDS Messages
ALERT!: This type of announcement warns of national
or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. ALERT! appears on the display
when an alert announcement plays. When an alert
announcement comes on the current radio station, you
will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a compact
disc is playing. If the compact disc player is playing,
play will stop for the announcement and resume when
the announcement is finished.

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This function will only work during actual emergency
broadcasts, and will not work during tests of the
emergency broadcast system. This feature is not
supported by all RDS stations.
INFO (Information): If the current station has a
message, INFO will appear on the display. These text
messages are from the RDS broadcaster to the listening
public and may be general information such as artist and
song title, call in phone numbers, etc. Press this button
to see the message. If the whole message does not
appear on the display, parts of the message will appear
every three seconds until the message is completed. To
scroll through the message at your own speed press the
INFO button again for less than one second. A new
group of words will appear on the display. Once the
complete message has been displayed, INFO will
disappear from the display until another new message
is received.
The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO
button until a new message is received or a different
station is tuned to. If the INFO button is pressed when
INFO is not displayed and an old message has not been
stored by the radio, the radio will display NO INFO.TRAF (Traffic): Press this button to receive traffic
announcements. The traffic announcement brackets will
appear on the display. TRAF will appear on the display
if the current station broadcasts traffic announcements.
If the current station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, the radio will seek to a station that
does. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts
traffic announcements, it will stop. TRAF will appear on
the display. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will
appear on the display.
Your radio can be programmed to interrupt the playback
of a CD or FM radio by enabling the traffic interrupt
feature. Press the TRAF button once to turn on the
traffic feature, if supported by the current RDS station.
If the station does not support the traffic interrupt
feature, the radio will search for an RDS station that
does support the feature. When the traffic interrupt
feature is on, TRAF will appear on the display.
When a traffic announcement comes on the current radio
station or a related network station, you will hear it,
even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is
playing. If the compact disc player was being used, the
compact disc will stay in the player and resume play at
the point where it stopped.

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Radio Messages
CALIBRATE: 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.
Playing a Compact Disc
With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc
should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when
the ignition is off, first press the eject symbol or push
the RCL knob. If you insert a CD with the radio off and
the ignition on, it will start to play.
When the disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be
displayed. If you select an EQ setting for your CD, it
will be activated each time you play a CD.
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.


1 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The
display will show elapsed time.RDM 3 (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM
and the track number will appear on the display.
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 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The
display will show elapsed time.
EQ (Equalizer): Press EQ to select the desired preset
equalization setting while playing a compact disc. The
equalization will be automatically set whenever you
play a compact disc. See ªEQº listed previously for
more information.
 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 you hold the button or press it more
than once, the player will continue moving backward or
forward through the disc.

 SCAN : Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows
for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a beep. The disc will go to the next
track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next
track. Press this button again to stop scanning. The
sound will mute while scanning. SCAN and the track
number will appear on the display.