2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

3-10 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc
Player (Option)
Playing the Radio
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.
RECALL: Press this button to display the time with the
ignition on or off. When the radio is playing, press this
button to display the station frequency.Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Press the knob back into its stored
position when you're not using it.
 SEEK
: Press the up or down arrow to go to the
next or previous station and stay there.
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 AM/FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until SET appears on the display. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or
decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase
or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The
middle position balances the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
Press these knobs back into their stored positions when
you're not using them.
Playing a Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. The compact disc symbol will
appear on the display. If the ignition and the radio are
on, the disc will begin playing. CD will appear on the
display next to the compact disc symbol. If you want to
insert a disc when the ignition is off, first press the
EJECT button.The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single
discs with an adapter ring. Full
-size compact discs and
the smaller discs are loaded in the same manner.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton or the SEEK
down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more
than eight seconds have played. If you hold the
pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving back through the disc.
2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton or the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the next track. If you hold the
pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the disc.
3 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. The
display will show RDM. Press RDM again to turn off
random play.
5 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time.
6 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time.

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RECALL: Press this button to see what track
is currently playing. Press it again within five seconds
to see how long the track has been playing. When a
new track starts to play, the track number will also
appear. Press it a third time and the time of day
will be displayed.
AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing. The CD will stop but remain
in the player.
CD/PLAY: Press this button to play a CD when
listening to the radio.
EJECT: Press this button to stop a CD when it is
playing or to remove a CD when it is not playing. The
EJECT button will work with the radio off.Compact Disc Messages
E (Error): If this message and a number appears on the
radio display or if the disc comes out, it could be for one
of the following reasons:

You're driving on a very rough road.

It's very hot.

The disc is upside down.

It is dirty, scratched or wet.

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

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.

3-13 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Equalizer (If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
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.
RECALL: Press this button to display the station being
played or to display the clock. Pressing this button with
the ignition off will display the clock.Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press this button to switch between AM,
FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Press the knob back into its stored
position when you're not using it.
 SEEK
: Press the up or down arrow to go to the
next or previous station and stay there.
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 AM/FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
until SET appears on the display. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
Equalizer: A seven
-band equalizer is part of your audio
system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce
frequency range.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn it to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
The middle position balances the sound between
the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
Press these knobs back into their stored positions when
you're not using them.
Playing a Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. The compact disc symbol will
appear on the display. If the ignition and the radio are
on, the disc will begin playing. CD will appear on the
display next to the compact disc symbol. If you want to
insert a disc when the ignition is off, first press the
EJECT button.The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single
discs. Full-size compact discs and the smaller discs are
loaded in the same manner.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton or the SEEK
down arrow to go to the start of the current track if more
than eight seconds have played. If you hold the
pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving back through the disc.
2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton or the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the next track. If you hold the
pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the disc.
3 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. The
display will show RDM. Press RDM again to turn off
random play.
5 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time.
6 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance forward within a track. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.

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RECALL: Press this button to see what track is currently
playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long
the track has been playing. When a new track starts to
play, the track number will also appear. Press it a third
time and the time of day will be displayed.
AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio
when a disc is playing. The disc will stop but remain in
the player.
CD/PLAY: Press this button to play a CD when
listening to the radio.
EJECT: Press this button to stop a CD when it is
playing or to remove a CD when it is not playing. The
EJECT button will work with the radio off.
Compact Disc Messages
E (Error): If this message and a number appears on the
radio display or if the disc comes out, it could be for one
of the following reasons:

You're driving on a very rough road.

It's very hot.

The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.

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

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.Theft-Deterrent Feature
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.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
power is removed. If your battery loses power for any
reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code
before it will operate.

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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is
recommended that you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure.
If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between
any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and
you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
1. Write down any three or four
-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate
from the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time. Hold
them down until
--- shows on the display. Next you
will use the secret code number which you have
written down.
5. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.8. Press AM/FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show REP to let you know that you
need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your
secret code.
9. Press AM/FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
With the ignition off, the THEFTLOCK LED indicator
will flash, indicating a secured radio.
Unlocking the Theft
-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display.
2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
5. Press AM/FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.

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If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When
you try again, you will only have three more chances
(eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before
INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.
Disabling the Theft
-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time.
Hold them down until SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.5. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM/FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won't turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see ªUnlocking the
Theft
-Deterrent Feature After a Power Lossº earlier
in this section.