1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 160

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly cause can reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes a damaged or 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 shouldbe cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Yourradio may displayCLN to indicate that you have used your tape playerfor 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. you notice a reduction If in sound quality,try a known good cassette to see the tape if or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs the cleaner cassette turn. of It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning because your unit is equipped with a cut tape feature. To temporarily override this feature (for one insertion), turn theradio off and press and hold TAPE AUX until the tape symbol flashes the display, then insert the on cassette again. Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Chevrolet dealer. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type a fabric belt to clean the cleaner which uses a cassette with tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing cleaner. type Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them their original cases in or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.If the surfaceof 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 the or edge of the hole and the outer edge. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna withstand most car washes can without being damaged.If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten out by hand.If the it mast is badly bent, asit 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. 3-24