2003 GMC YUKON DENALI Owners Manual

XMTM Radio Messages
Radio Display
Message Condition Action Required
XL
(Explicit Language
Channels)
Updating XL on the
radio display,
after the channel name, indicates content with
explicit language.
Updating encryption
code These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling
1 -800-852-XMXM (9696).
The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than
30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM
Acquiring channel audio Your
radio system is acquiring and processing audio and
(after
4 second delay) text data. No action
is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Unavail
No Info Channel not
in service nnel is not currently in service. Tune
to another
available Tune
to another station. If this station was one of your
may need
to choose another station for that
available channel. Your system
is working properly.
No Info
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XMTM Radio Messages (cont’d)
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
No
Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this
available channel. Your system is working properly.
No Info No TexVlnformational
message available
the chosen category
Not
Found
No channel available for
XM Locked Theft lock active
Radio
ID Radio ID label
~~
(channel 0)
No text or informational messages are available at this
time on this channel. Your system
is working properly.
There are no channels available for the category you
selected. Your system is working properly.
The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been
in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers
cannot be swapped between vehicles.
If you receive this
message after having your vehicle serviced, check with the
servicing facility.
If you tune to channel
0, you will see this message
alternating with your XM Radio
8 digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate your service.
Unknown
If you receive this message when you tune to channel 0,
you may have a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.
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Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up
to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes
longer than that are
so thin they may not work well in
this player. The longer side with the tape visible should
face
to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is
off, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. A
tape symbol is shown on the display whenever a tape is
inserted. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the
tape may not be in squarely. Press the eject symbol
to
remove the tape and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUDIO and
SEEK controls just as you
do for the radio. The display
will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of
the tape is playing.
If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off, first
press the eject symbol or DISP.
If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape
Messages” later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three
seconds of silence between each selection for previous
to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous
selection on the tape
if the current selection has been
playing for less than three seconds.
If pressed when the
current selection has been playing from 3
to 13 seconds,
it
will go to the beginning of the previous selection or
the beginning
of the current selection, depending upon
the position on the tape. If pressed when the current
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for more than 13 seconds, it
will go
to the beginning of the current selection.
SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display
while the cassette player is in the previous mode.
Pressing this pushbutton multiple times will increase the
number of selections
to be searched back, up to -9.
2 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of
silence between each selection for next
to work. Press
this pushbutton
to go to the next selection on the tape. If
you press the pushbutton more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the tape. SEEK and a
positive number will appear on the display.
3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the
tape rapidly. Press it again
to return to playing speed.
The radio will play while the tape reverses. The
station frequency and
REV will appear on the display.
You may select stations during reverse operation
by using the
TUNE and SEEK.
4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly
to another part of the tape. Press this pushbutton
again
to return to playing speed. The radio will play
while the tape advances. The station frequency
and FWD will appear on the display. You may select
stations during forward operation by using TUNE
and SEEK.
5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of
the tape.

4 SEEK b : The right arrow is the same as the
NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the
PREV pushbutton. If the arrow is held
or pressed
more than once, the player
will continue moving forward
or backward through the tape. SEEK and a positive
or negative number will appear on the display.
4 SCAN b : To scan the tape, press and hold either
SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN
appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this
feature
to listen to 10 seconds of each selection on
the current side of the tape. Press either SCAN arrow
again,
to stop scanning. Your tape must have at
least three seconds of silence between each selection
for scan to work.
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
tape is playing. The tape will stop but remain in the
player.
TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape when
listening to the radio. Press this button
to switch
between the tape and compact disc
if both are loaded.
The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.
A (Eject): Press this button to stop a tape when it is
playing or
to eject a tape when it is not playing. Eject may
be activated with the radio
off. Cassette tapes may be
loaded with the radio
off if this button is pressed first.
Cassette Tape Messages
CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If CHK TAPE appears on
the radio display, the tape won’t play because of one of
the following errors.
The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape
hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the
open end down and try to turn the right hub
counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over
and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your
tape may be damaged and should not be used in
the player. Try a new tape
to make sure your player
is working properly.
The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
* The tape is wrapped around the tape head. Attempt
to get the cassette out. Try a new tape.
CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the
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 the tapes and player. See Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-87.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, contact your dealer.
CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit
with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass
feature on your tape player.
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To activate the bypass feature, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for five
seconds. The radio will display READY and the
tape symbol on the display will flash, indicating the
feature is
4. Insert the
power up active.
adapter into the cassette tape slot. It will
the radio and begin playing.
The override feature will remain active until the eject
symbol is pressed.
Playing a Compact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing.
The display will show the CD symbol. If you want
to insert a compact disc with the ignition
off, first press
DlSP or the eject symbol.
If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc
Messages’’ later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the
previous track
if the current track has been playing
for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current
track has been playing for more than eight seconds,
it will go to the beginning of the current track. TRACK
and the track number will appear on the display. If
you hold this pushbutton or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving back through
the disc.
2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
TRACK and the track number will appear on the
display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving forward through
the disc.
3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this
pushbutton for less than two seconds
to reverse at six
times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it
for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the
normal playing speed. Release it to play the passage.
The display will show ET and the elapsed time.
4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this
pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six
times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for
more than two seconds
to advance at 17 times the
normal playing speed. Release it to play the passage.
The display will show ET and the elapsed time.
6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the
tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM
ON
will appear on the display. RDM T and the track
number will appear on the display when each track
starts to play. Press this pushbutton again to turn
off random play. RDM OFF will appear on the display.
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4 SEEK b : Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current or to the previous track. Press the right
arrow to go
to the start of the next track. If either arrow
is held or pressed more then once, the player will
continue moving backward or forward through the
CD.
4 SCAN b : To scan the disc, press and hold
either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until
SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use
this feature
to listen to 10 seconds of each track of
the disc. Press either SCAN arrow again,
to stop
scanning.
DlSP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the
current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time
will appear on the display.
To change the default on
the display (track or elapsed time), push the knob until
you see the display you want, then hold the knob
for two seconds. The radio will produce one beep and
selected display will now be the default.
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
CD is playing. The CD will stop but remain in the player.
TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape when
listening to the radio. Press this button to switch
between the tape and compact disc
if both are loaded.
The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.
(Eject): Press this button to stop a CD when it is
playing or
to eject a CD when it is not playing. Eject
may be activated with either the ignition or radio
off. CDs
may be loaded with the radio and ignition
off if this
hL!tton
is pressed first:
Compact Disc Messages
If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
0 You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road
0 It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to
* The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
* The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
becomes smoother
the disc should play.
normal, the disc should play.
try again.
If the CD is not playing correctly,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or
corrected, contact your dealer. for
any other reason, if an error can’t be
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Listening to a DVD Before You Drive
Your vehicle may have an overhead Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System. If your vehicle has this
system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will
appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is
available and can be listened through your vehicle’s
speakers.
To listen to the DVD, press the TAPE DISC
button until RSE appears on the radio display. The
current radio source will stop and the DVD sound will
come through the speakers. To stop listening to
the DVD, press the TAPE DISC button,
if a cassette
tape or a CD is loaded, or press the BAND button
to select a different source.
When the RSE system is turned
off, the DVD symbol
will go off of the radio display and the radio will display
RSE
OFF. The radio will return to the last radio
source that you were listening
to.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile Disc
(DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The
RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display
screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote
control. The
RSE system is for rear seat passengers. The driver
cannot safely view the video screen while driving and
should not try
to do so.
DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the overhead console.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the
DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control.
See “Remote Control’’ later in this section for more
information.
The DVD player power may be turned on when the
ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with
DVDs of the appropriate DVD region code for the
country that the vehicle was sold in. The DVD region
code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.
The DVD player will also play audio CDs. Home
recorded CDs (CD-R or CD-RW formats) will not play in
this DVD player.
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If an error message appears on the video screen, see
“DVD Messages” later in this section.
DVD Player Buttons
(Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system
on or
off.
4 (Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or a CD.
SRCE (Source): Press this button to toggle between
the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
(Stop): Press this button to stop the play of the
DVD player. Press this button twice
to return to
the beginning
of the DVD.
,111 (Play/Pause): Press this button to turn the DVD
player on, to start play of a DVD or CD and
to
toggle between play and pause of a DVD or CD.
(Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
This button only operates with a DVD.
(Display Menu): Press this button to modify the video
screen display characteristics.
(Menu Navigation): Use the arrow keys to navigate
through a menu.
(Enter): Press this button to select items within a menu
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side
up into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue
loading the disc and the player will automatically start,
if
the vehicle ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when
RAP is active.
If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause
button on the face of the DVD player or on the
remote control.
Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or skip the
copyright or previews. Some DVDs will begin playing
after the previews have finished. If the DVD does not
begin
to play the main title, refer to the on-screen
instructions, as the DVD may be displaying its main
title menu.
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