2002 Mazda Protege5 Owner's Manual - Page 145

J39L(02MY).book Page 13 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Interior Comfort Audio System M Operating Tips for Cassette Tape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player. Use a good quality headcleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to remove it. Should the unit not operate normally, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Never attempt to repair it or insert a screwdriver or anything else. Handling the cassette tape player The following precautions should be observed. • Do not spill any liquid on the audio system. • If the cassette tape is loose, it may produce poor sound or performance during playback. Use a pencil or something similar to remove any slack. • Only cassette tapes that play no longer than 90 minutes should be used. Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are thin and may easily break. • Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape player slot when not in use. Remove it completely to permit the slot door to close and to protect the mechanism from dust. • Store cassette tape away from extreme heat, magnetic fields, and direct sunlight. Protect the exposed cassette tape from dirt and damage. Store cassette tapes in their original cases or other protective cases. • Do not insert any objects, other than cassette tape, into the slot. • Insert only cassette tapes into the slot. If objects other than cassette tapes are inserted, they may damage the player. 6-13 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F