2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ignition

Radio with Cassette
Playing the Radio
POWER: Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Time display is available with the ignition turned
off.
Finding a Station
AM/FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI
and FM2. The display will show 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.
A SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the 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 FMI and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the radio on.
Press AM/FM to select AM, FMI or FM2.
Tune
in the desired station.
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.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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4 00 (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 while the tape reverses. You
may select stations during reverse operation using
SEEK or TUNE.
6 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly. Press the pushbutton again to return to playing
speed. The radio will play while the tape advances.
You may select stations during forward operation using
SEEK or TUNE.
A SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to seek
to the next or to the previous selection on the tape.
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 while the tape
is active.
A 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.
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:
0 ElO: 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.
El 1 : The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
0 E14: Wrapped tape. Try a new tape.
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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 Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-58.
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 on.
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.
power up the radio and begin playing.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will
The override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed.
Radio with CD (Base Level)
Playing the Radio
POWER: Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Time display is available with the ignition turned
off.
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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 “Compact
Disc Messages” later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton 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 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 wiil hear sound at a
reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time.
A SEEK v: Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous selection on the tape.
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.
4 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.
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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. When the road
0 It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to
becomes smoother, the disc should play.
normal, the disc should play.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
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.
Radio with CD (Up Level)
Playing the Radio
POWER: Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pressing this button with the ignition
off will display
the time.
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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 “Compact Disc
Messages” later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton 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 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 (Reversej: Press and hoid 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.
A SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous track.
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.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Turn the ignition on.
Turn the radio
off.
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.
Press MIN and
000 will appear on the display.
Press MIN again
to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
Press
HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
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.
Press AM/FM and this time the disdav will show
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After
a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds betweer! steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the
2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
display.
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.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
SEC to let you know that your radio
is secure. appear on the
display. You wilj have to wait an hour
I,
with the ignition on before you can try again. When
(eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before
With the
ignition off, the THEFTLOCK LED indicator will you try again, you only have three chances
flash, indicating a secured radio.
INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealership.
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Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
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 “Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power
Loss” earlier in
this section.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering
wheel.
PRESET: Press this button to play the stations you
have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
The radio will go to a preset station, play for a few
seconds, then go to the next station. When a cassette
tape is playing, press this button to change tape
sides. Press this button again to stop scanning the
preset stations.
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