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RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or to display the clock. To change what is
normally shown on the display (station or time), press
the RCL button until you see the display you want, then
hold the RCL button until the display flashes. If you
press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will
show for a few seconds.

Finding a Station

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. Push 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
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.

SCAN: Press this button and release it to listen to
stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station,
stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Press the button again to stop scanning. The sound will
mute while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the
display. If you press SCAN for more than two seconds,
the radio will change to P SCAN mode. P SCAN will
appear on the display.

PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press AM

FM to select the band.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits

the type of station selected.

5. Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons.

The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
button. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return and the tone that you
selected will also be automatically selected for
that button.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and
P SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to
the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Press SCAN again to stop scanning.

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Setting the Tone

BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this
control, the radio’s tone setting will switch to manual.

TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s
tone setting will switch to manual. If a station is weak or
noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.

Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re
not using it.

TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass
and treble equalization settings designed for jazz, vocal,
pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the
display when you first press TONE. Each time you press
it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it
again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will
appear. Manual tone control will return to the BASS
and TREB knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and
TREB knobs, control will return to them and
MANUAL will appear.

Adjusting the Speakers

BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
The middle position balances the sound between
the speakers.

FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn it to move the sound to
the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances
the sound between the speakers.

Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re
not using it.

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 to the
right. 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 EJECT to remove the tape and start over.

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While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,
TREB, BASS, TONE, SEEK and SCAN controls just as
you do for the radio. Other controls may have different
functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show
TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which
side of the tape is playing.

Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or
chrome tape is inserted, HI

BIAS appears on the

display. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is
off, first press EJECT or RCL.

If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape
won’t play because of an error.
D 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.

D E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error number, write it down and provide it
to your dealer when reporting the problem.

REV (1): Press this button 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 REV operation by
using TUNE.

FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to
another part of the tape. Press the button again to return
to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected
station while the tape advances. You may select stations
during FWD operation by using TUNE.

PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of
the tape.
D (4): Press this button to reduce background noise.
Note that 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.

TONE: Press this button to select a tone while playing a
cassette. The tone that you set will be activated each
time you play a cassette tape.

SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the
next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must
have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection for SEEK to work.

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SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a
few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press
this button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute,
SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction
arrow will blink while scanning.

FM: Press this button to play the radio when a

tape is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in
the player.

TAPE AUX: If you have a tape inserted and the radio is
playing, press TAPE AUX to play your tape. To return
to the radio while a tape is playing, press AM

FM. The

inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for
future listening.

EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play. 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.

CLN: 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” in the Index. After you clean
the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to
reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display

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show the indicator was reset.

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone
Control (If Equipped)

Playing the Radio

PWR

VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and

off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn
it counterclockwise to decrease volume.

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RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being
played or to display the clock. To change what is
normally shown on the display (station or time), press
the RCL button until you see the display you want, then
hold the RCL button until the display flashes. If you
press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will
show for a few seconds.

Finding a Station

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. Push 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
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.

PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press AM

FM to select the band.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits

the type of station selected.

5. Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons.

The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
button. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return and the tone that
you selected will also be automatically selected for
that button.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Setting the Tone

BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this
control, the radio’s tone setting will switch to manual.

Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re
not using it.

TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass
and treble equalization settings designed for jazz, vocal,
pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the
display when you first press TONE. Each time you press
it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it
again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will
appear. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB
knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs,
control will return to them and MANUAL will appear.

Adjusting the Speakers

BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob
to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The
middle position balances the sound between the speakers.

Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re
not using it.

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.

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Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or
chrome tape is inserted, HI

BIAS appears on the

display. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is
off, first press EJECT or RCL.

If E and a number appear on the radio display and the
tape won’t play because of an error, it could be that:
D 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.

PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side of
the tape.
D (4): Press this button to reduce background
noise. Note that 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.

TONE: Press this button to select a tone while playing a
cassette. The tone that you set will be activated each
time you play a cassette tape.

SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the
next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must
have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection for SEEK to work.

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SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a
few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press
this button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute
while scanning, SCAN will appear on the display and
the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning.

FM: Press this button to play the radio when a

tape is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in
the player.

TAPE

CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded

in the CD player and the radio is playing, to play a
compact disc. Press AM

FM to return to the radio when

a compact disc is playing. 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. The display will show TP
and CD.

EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The
radio will play. 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.

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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 EJECT or RCL.

The CD player will play either normal

size discs or the

smaller 8 cm discs with an adapter.

Note that when the disc is inserted, CD will be
displayed. When the disc is playing, a box will appear
around CD on the display. If you select a tone 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 in the display.

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If E (error) and a number appear on the radio display
and the disc comes out, it could be that:
D E20: The road is too rough. The disc should play

when the road is smoother.

D E20: The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or

upside down.

D E20: The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour

and try again.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error number, write it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.

REV (1): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
The display will show elapsed time.

FWD (2): Press and hold this button to quickly advance
within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
The display will show elapsed time.

RDM (5): Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the
display when you press this button.

TONE: Press this button to select a tone while playing
a compact disc. The tone that you set will be activated
each time you play a compact disc.

SEEK: Press the down arrow 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 rearward or forward through the disc.

SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a
few seconds. The disc will go to the next selection, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press
this button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute
while scanning, SCAN will appear on the display.

RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing.
Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing. To change what is normally shown on the
display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing, EL
TM will appear on the display.

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FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc

is in the player.

TAPE

CD: Press this button to change to the tape or

disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or
CD is inserted. Press AM

FM to return to the radio

while a CD or tape is playing. The inactive tape or CD
will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. If
you have the optional CD changer and the CD changer
is loaded, the TAPE

CD button will activate the changer

and a box will be lighted around CDC in the display.

EJECT: Press this button to remove the compact disc
or cassette tape. The icon with the box around it on the
display will eject and the radio will play. EJECT may be
activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes
and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and
ignition off if this button is pressed first.

Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)

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.

NOTE: 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 ACC or ON.

3. Turn the radio off.

4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down

until

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shows on the display. Next you will use the

secret code number which you have written down.

5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.

6. Press MN 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.

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 MN and 000 will appear on the display.

3. Press MN 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 chances 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 ACC or ON.

2. Turn the radio off.

3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down

until SEC shows on the display.

4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.

5. Press MN 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

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, 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.

Understanding Radio Reception

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.

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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.

To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably

and clearly.

NOTICE:

Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle

like a tape player, CB radio, mobile

telephone or two

way radio

be sure you can

add what you want. If you can, it’s very
important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco Electronics radio or
other systems, and even damage them. Your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been
added improperly.

So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.

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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player

A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.

Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate
that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without
resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears
on the display, your 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 your tapes and
player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a
known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape
player at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement
in sound quality, clean the tape player.

The recommended cleaning method for your cassette
tape player is the use of a scrubbing action,
non

abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub

the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.
The recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership (GM Part No. 12344789).

When using a scrubbing action, non

abrasive cleaning

cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because
your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature
and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.
If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette at least
three times to ensure thorough cleaning.

You may also choose a non

scrubbing action, wet

type

cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject on its own. A non

scrubbing action cleaner may

not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non

scrubbing action, dry

type cleaning

cassette is not recommended.

After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for
five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display

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to show the indicator was reset.

Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape
is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.

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Care of Your Compact Discs

Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.

Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.

Care of Your Compact Disc Player

The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with
lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.

Fixed Mast Antenna

The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.

Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.

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Section 4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also
included many other useful tips on driving.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

City Driving

Freeway Driving

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

Highway Hypnosis

Hill and Mountain Roads

Winter Driving

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Loading Your Vehicle

Towing a Trailer

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