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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 may cause failure of the tape player.

Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after

every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN

or CLEAN TAPE to indicate that you have used your

tape 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 will still play

tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to

prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice a

reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to

see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault. If this other

cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the

tape player.

The recommended cleaning method for your

cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action,

non

-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub

the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.

The recommended cleaning cassette is available through

your dealership (GM Part No. 12344789).

When using a scrubbing action, non

-abrasive cleaning

cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because

your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature

and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.

To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected,

use the following steps.

1. Turn the ignition to ON (II).

2. Turn the radio off.

3. Press and hold the SOURCE button for two seconds.

The tape symbol on the display will flash three times.

4. Turn the radio on and insert the scrubbing action

cleaning cassette.

5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s

recommended cleaning time.

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Cadillac 2000 Catera Owner's Manual Page 173