Care
of
Your Cassette Tape Player
A
tape player that
is
not
cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
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
cause
failure of
the
tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each
month or after every
50
hours of use. Your radio may
display Cln to indicate
that
you have used your tape
player for
50
hours
without
resetting the tape clean
timer.
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 cassette has no improvement in
sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may be done
with
a
scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This system uses a
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the
tape head as
the
hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the
cartridge to eject
while
cleaning. Insert
the
cassette at
least three times to ensure thorough cleaning.
A
scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through
your Chevrolet/Geo dealership.
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 cassette
will
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
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 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 or the
edge of the hole and
the
outer edge.
Antenna
Use the knob on the end of the antenna to raise
the
antenna.
To
lower
it,
hold the antenna mast near the roof
and feed it into the holder.
Do
not
try
to lower the
antenna using the knob. Keep the antenna mast clean for
good performance.
Always lower the antenna before entering a car wash. If
you have the convertible top, also lower the antenna
before removing
or
installing the top.
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