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NOTICE:

Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle 

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 like a tape player, CB radio, mobile

telephone or two

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way radio 

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 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, Delphi 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.

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 CLEAN
PLAYER 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

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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 dealer (GM Part No. 12344789).