User manual PONTIAC GRANDPRIX 1998

[. . . ] owner's manual '98 A A 9 I 7. . VPONTIiLC W E ARE DRIVING EXCITEMENT The 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. the 2-1 3-1 4-1 5- 1 Features and Controls This section explainshow to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. how Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road how to drive under different conditions. and Problems on the Road This section tells what to doyou have a problem whiledriving, such asa flat tire or overheated engine, etc. [. . . ] is Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) 3 r. MUTE: Press this buttonto silence the system. SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune the next radio to station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio station. If a cassette tape compact disc is playing, the or player will advance the next selection with the up to arrow and goto the previous selection with the down arrow. PRESET: Press this button play a stationyou have to programmed on the radio preset buttons. When a cassette tapeis playing, press this button to change tape sides. If you have the trunk mounted CD player, press this button to advance to next discin the magazine. the If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain AM, F M 1 or FM2. radio and remote playback functions using the buttons AM-FM: Press this button to choose If a cassette tape or compact discplaying, it will stop is on your steering wheel. and the radio will play. 3-29 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater thanfor F M , especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stationsto interfere with each other. Try like reducing the treble to reduce noise if you ever get this it. To help avoid hearing loss damage: or 0 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 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 sureyou can add what you want. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle's engine, Delco Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the been operation of sound equipment that has added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, FM signals but will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall -- -- buildings or hills can interfere with signals, causing FM the sound to come and go. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise almost undetectable is until it is too late. Take precautions by to adjusting the volume control on your radio a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. 3-30 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player thatis not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes a damaged or mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. that you have used your tape player for hours without 50 resetting the tape clean timer. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as recommended cleaning time. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the tape known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape detection feature is active again. player at fault. If this other cassette has improvement no You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type in sound quality, clean the tape player. cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clea the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not The recommended cleaning methodfor your cassette eject on its own. [. . . ] 4-21 2-75 2-21 2-54 ii I a Tire Goes Flat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f 6-37 5-2 . l-6 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]