1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 127

NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do properly. Added sound it equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delcoradio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems mayinterfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure tocheck Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly or may cause failureof the tape player. Your tape player should be cleanedregularly after every 50 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassettehas no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassettewith pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassetteturn. It is normal for the cassette to ejectwhile cleaning. Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Buick dealer. -- -- You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassettewill not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. 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 Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes ora damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and