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Info - Compact Disc (CD) Players and Compatible CDs

Subject:Compact Disc (CD) Players and Compatible CDs

Models:All 2000 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks with CD Players



With the advent of new technology, some customers may be copying music from other types of media to CDs. Currently, three types of CDs are available. Only one of these types is compatible, and preferred for use, in the CD players used in General Motors' vehicles.

These CD players were designed for compact discs bearing the Compact Disc Digital Audio symbol. It is important that the customer always use discs bearing this symbol in their vehicle's CD player. Discs bearing the Compact Disc Recordable (CD-R) or the Compact Disc Rewritable (CD-RW) symbols may not play in these CD players.

Notice: In order to prevent damage to the changer magazine, follow these guidelines:

   • Do not expose the magazine to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
   • Do not disassemble the magazine or knock it against anything.
   • Insert only CDs with the Compact Disc Digital Audio symbol in the magazine.
   • Do not stick a label or tape on a CD.
   • Do not use benzine, thinner or any other volatile chemicals on the magazine surface.