2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX CD player

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Accessory Power Outlet
Your vehicle has a 12-volt outlet which can be used to
plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone,
a compact disc player, etc. It is located on the
passenger's side, near the floor.
Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet. When
not using the outlet, be sure to cover it with the
protective cap.
The accessory power outlet will only operate while the
ignition is on and for a few minutes after turning the
ignition off. If you would like to operate an accessory
for an extended period of time, see your dealer for
more information.
NOTICE:
When using accessory power outlets:

Maximum load of any outlet should not
exceed the fuse rating.

Be sure to turn off electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain the battery.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or
adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer
for additional information on the accessory power plugs.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything that
exceeds the fuse rating.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the equipment.
NOTICE:
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.

3-6 Setting the Clock
Press RECALL, then 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
can only be set with the ignition off.
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
Playing the Radio
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.
RECALL: Press this button to display the time with the
ignition on or off. When the radio is playing, press this
knob 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.

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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.
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 this knob 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
this knob 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 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.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,
BASS and TREBLE controls just as you do for the
radio. The display will show an arrow to show which
side of the tape is playing. When the down indicator
arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of the
cassette are playing. When the up arrow is lit, selections
listed on the top side of the cassette are playing. The
tape player automatically begins playing the other side
when it reaches the end of the tape.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCassette Tape
Messagesº later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton or the SEEK
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 previous or seek to
work. Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop
searching. The tape direction arrow blinks and the sound
will mute during previous or seek operation.

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2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton or the SEEK up arrow to
search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the
pushbutton, the player will continue moving forward
through the tape. Your tape must have at least three
seconds of silence between each selection for next or
seek to work. Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop
searching. The tape direction arrow blinks and the sound
will mute during next or seek operation.
3 PROG (Program): Press this pushbutton to play the
other side of the tape.
4
(Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reduce
background noise. The double
-D symbol will appear on
the display.
Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double
-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
5 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the
tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
The radio will play the last selected station while the
tape reverses. You may select stations during reverse
operation by using SEEK or TUNE.6 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly to another part of the tape. Press the pushbutton
again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the
last selected station while the tape advances. You may
select stations during forward operation by using SEEK
or TUNE.
AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
tape is playing.
TAPE/PLAY: Press this button to change to playing a
tape when listening to the radio. The tape symbol with an
arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active.
EJECT: Press this button to stop a tape when it is
playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing. The
eject button 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.

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Cassette Tape Messages
E (Error): If this message and a number appears
while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be one of
the following:

E10: 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.

E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.

E14: Wrapped tape. Try a new tape.
CLN (Clean): 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 number, write it down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.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, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold TAPE/PLAY for three seconds.
The tape symbol on the display will flash for
two seconds, 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 EJECT
is pressed.

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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.