
To load a CD, perform the following steps:
1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will
blink amber.
2. Select a position by pressing the numbered button
with the amber blinking light. If a button is not
pressed within ve seconds, the changer will go to
the lowest available position.
3. Load the CD when the loading slot indicators
turn amber. An internal door will open allowing
a single CD to be inserted into the changer.
After approximately 10 seconds the changer will
be ready to play.
To load two or more CDs, perform the following steps:
1. Press and hold the LOAD button. The rst CD
will be loaded into the lowest numbered empty
position.
2. Load a single CD when the loading slot indicators
turn amber. After about 10 seconds the changer will
cycle to the next available position.
3. Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of
the desired positions. If you do not wish to load
all of the positions, cancel loading by pressing
a button with a green ashing indicator light or
wait 20 seconds for the changer to time out.To eject a single CD, perform the following steps:
1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow).
The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber.
2. Press one of the amber blinking buttons to select
the location of the CD you want to eject. The
changer will move to that location and eject the CD.
If you do not remove the CD from the player
within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the eject
button is pressed and a numbered location button is
not pressed within ve seconds, the current or
last played CD will be ejected.
To eject all CDs, press and hold the eject button.
To play a CD, perform one of the following:
With the radio on, press the numbered button with
a green indicator light on the CD changer.
Press the TAPE CD button on the radio. The CD
changer will go to its last played position.
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CD Functions
All of the CD changer functions are performed by the
radio, except for loading and ejecting.
1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to
beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds
have played. If this pushbutton is held or pressed
more than once, the player will continue moving
backward through the CD.
2 NEXT:Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once,
the player will continue moving forward through the CD.
3 REV (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton
to reverse quickly within a track. Release it to play the
passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear
on the display.
4 FWD (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton
to advance quickly within a track. Release it to play
the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear
on the display.
5
XSIDE:Press this pushbutton to select a CD.
The CD number and track number will appear on
the display.6 RDM (Random):Press and release this pushbutton
to hear all of the tracks on all of the loaded CDs in
random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL
will appear on the display.
Press and hold this pushbutton to hear the tracks on
the current CD in random, rather than sequential order.
You will hear a beep and RDM ONE will appear on
the display. Press this pushbutton again to turn
off random play. RDM OFF will appear on the display.
qSEEKr:Press the right or the left arrow to
go to the next or to the previous track on the CD.
qSCANr:Press and hold either arrow for more
than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display
and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the next track,
play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next track.
Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely
inside the player for future listening.
TAPE DISC:Press this button to play a CD, if have a
CD is loaded in the changer and the radio is on.
Press this button to switch between playing a tape and
a CD in the CD changer if both are loaded.
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CD Changer Errors
CHK CD (Check):If this message appears on the
display, it could be for one of the following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.
There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
The label may be caught in the CD player.
The CD player is very hot.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays
an error message, write it down and provide it to
your GM dealer when reporting the problem.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identi cation Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it
will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
®is armed.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not operate
if stolen.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the following:
g(OnStar/Voice Recognition):If your vehicle has
OnStar®, press this button to interact with the OnStar®
system. See the OnStar®manual provided with your
vehicle for more information.
If your vehicle does not have OnStar
®, press this
button to silence the system. Press it again, or any
other radio button, to turn on the sound.PROG (Program):Press this button to play a station
you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this
button to go to the next available CD, if multiple CDs are
loaded.
QSOURCER:Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped), or a
CD. If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the
display.
QSEEKR:Press the up or the down arrow to go
to the next or to the previous radio station and stay
there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow
to fast forward or reverse.
QVOLR(Volume):Press the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease the volume.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-98
CD Changer...............................................3-92
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-99
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-90
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-67
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-91
Setting the Time..........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-95
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-97
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-99
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-31
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-34
System Warning Light..................................3-35
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-29
Brakes..........................................................5-37Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-27
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-48
Headlamps.................................................5-53
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Taillamps....................................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci cations..........................5-115
Carbon Monoxide...........2-13, 2-21, 2-37, 4-38, 4-51
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-99
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-97
Your CD and DVD Player.............................3-99
Your CD Player...........................................3-98
Your CDs and DVDs....................................3-98
Cargo Area, All-Weather..................................2-63
Cargo Cover Panels........................................2-52
CD Changer...................................................3-92
2

G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-38
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Transmission Temperature.............................3-39
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-35
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-46
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Speci cations............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-50
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-48
Horizontal Aiming.........................................5-49
Vertical Aiming............................................5-50
Headlamps....................................................5-53
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-52
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9Headlamps (cont.)
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...........................................................3-23
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-44
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-36
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-46
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-46
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-28
In ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-66
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-30
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Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-43
Convex Mirror.............................................2-42
Heated Mirrors............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-41
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-28
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park Aid........................................................3-19
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-35
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Assist........................................................3-19
Brake........................................................2-34
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-33
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-54
Passing.........................................................4-14
Passlock
®......................................................2-26
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-22
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-105Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-28
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-24
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-46
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radios..........................................................3-66
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-97
Care of Your CD and DVD Player..................3-99
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-98
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-98
CD Changer...............................................3-92
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-90
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-67
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-91
Setting the Time..........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-95
Understanding Reception..............................3-97
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