1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 175

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 whatyou want. If you can, it's very important to do it properly. Added sound of equipment may interfere with the operation your vehicle's engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may also interferewith the operationof sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobileradio and telephone units. 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 stored in their be cases awayfrom contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren't, they may not operate properly ormay cause failureof the tape player. Your tape player should cleaned regularly after every be 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN or CLEAN TAPE to indicate that you used your tape have player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears on the display, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It still play will tapes, but you should clean as soon as possible to it prevent damage to your tapes and player. notice a If you reduction in sound quality, a known good cassette to try see ifit is the tape or the tape player at fault. other If this cassette has no improvement sound quality, clean the in tape player. The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape playeris the useof a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubsthe cleaner cassette turn. of The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership(GM Part No. 12344789). -- -- 3-28