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Radio/Audio System Operation-Compact Disc Player (Instrument Panel): Notes

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This compact disc (CD) player is designed to use 120 mm (4.75 in) full size compact discs. If a 80 mm (3.14 in) single mini disc is inserted the disc will not be able to be ejected.

Fig 1: Compact Disc Player - Instrument Panel
G01453670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

To play a compact disc (CD) perform the following procedure:

Fig 2: Removing Compact Disc From Case
G01453671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or the ON position.
  2. Turn ON the radio.
  3. Remove the compact disc from the case.
    Fig 3: Inserting Disc Partway Into Slot With Label Side Up
    G01453672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert the disc partway into the slot with the LABEL SIDE UP. The player will pull the disc in automatically. If the disc is upside down, dirty, scratched or wet, the player will eject it and ERR will appear on the VF display.
  5. When successfully inserted, track 1 will begin to play. If the ignition or the power was turned OFF and a disc was left in the player the play will resume where it stopped. The following will appear on the VF display when a track begins:
    • CD will display (CD will appear on the display as long as a disc is in the player).
    • The disc icon will display.
    • The number of the track being played will display.

Once a disc is playing the following controls will function as they do during radio operation:

Refer to Radio/Audio System Operation - Radio Controls.

To stop play of a compact disc (CD) perform one of the following: