2002 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 190

CD TAPE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio. (Eject): Press this button to eject a tape. Cassette Tape Messages If an error message appears while trying to play a cassette tape, it could be for one of the following reasons: 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: D TIGHT TAPE: 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. new tape. D D D D Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. Turn the radio off. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. Press and hold the CD TAPE button until READY is displayed. D BROKEN TAPE: The tape is broken. Try a CLEAN PLAYER: 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. This override routine will remain active until the eject button is pressed. 3-33