1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 131

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player thatis not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruinedcassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored their in 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. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassetteto see if the tape or the tape player is fault. If this other cassette has no at 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 headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least threetimes to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through yourGM dealer. 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 in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft clothin a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wipingfrom the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signalsurface when handling discs. Pick up discsby grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antennacan withstand mostcar washes without being damaged.If the mast shouldever become slightly bent, you can straighten itout by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as might be by vandals, it you should replace it. Check every once in a while tobe sure the mast is still tightened to the fender. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses acassette with a fabric beltto clean the tape head.This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not clean thoroughly as the scrubbing as type cleaner. 3-18