2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA audio

Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
If you want to insert a CD with the ignition or the radio
off, rst press the EJT button or the DISPL knob.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on
the display. As each new track starts to play, the
track number will appear on the display.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced
due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been recorded, and the way the
CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase
in skipping, difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in
loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a
known good CD.
Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught
in the CD player.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to the
start of the current track if more than eight seconds
have played. TRACK and the track number will appear
on the display. 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.
TRACK and the track number will appear on the
display. If his 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. 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. ET and the elapsed time of the
track will appear on the display. Release this pushbutton
to play the passage.
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 this
pushbutton for more than two seconds to advance at
17 times the normal playing speed. ET and the elapsed
time of the track will appear on the display. Release
this pushbutton to play the passage.
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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 Identication Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it
will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
When the ignition is off and RAP is not active, the
blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
®is armed.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering wheel.They include the following:
QSEEKR:Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Press and hold either arrow for three seconds to scan
the radio stations programmed on the preset
pushbuttons. The radio will go to the rst preset station,
play for a few seconds, then go to the next preset
station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio will only seek or scan stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
When a cassette tape or CD is playing, press the up or
the down arrow to fast forward or reverse.
SEEK TYPE:Press this button to go to a station with
the last selected PTY and the last selected PTY
will appear on the display, if it is not already showing.
If a station with the selected PTY is not found, the radio
will return to the original station. If both SEEK TYPE
and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with
the selected PTY and traffic announcements.
PRESET:Press this button to play the stations that are
programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio
will go to the rst preset station, play for a few seconds,
then go to the next preset station. Press this button again
to stop scanning. The radio will only scan preset stations
with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
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Because this antenna is built into your rear window,
there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes
and vandals.
If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your
vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the
glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for
the AM-FM antenna. There is enough space between
the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna
without interfering with radio reception.
Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to the back glass.
The metallic lm in some tinting materials will interfere
with or distort the incoming radio reception. Care
must be taken when cleaning the rear window because
it breaks in the resistive material heating element
and will adversely affect radio and defogger
performance. See your dealer for details.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof
of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and
ice build up for clear radio reception.
The performance of the XM system may be affected if
the sunroof is open.
Vehicle Customization Settings
The audio system can be used to control vehicle
customization settings using the DISPL knob when the
radio is off. SeeVehicle Personalization on page 2-38
for more information.
Chime Level Adjustment
The radio is the vehicle chime producer. To change the
volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the
ignition on and the radio power off. The chime volume
level will change from the normal level to loud, and
LOUD will appear on the radio display. To change back
to the default or normal setting, press and hold
pushbutton 6 again. The chime level will change from
the loud level to normal, and NORMAL will appear
on the radio display. Each time the chime volume is
changed, three chimes will sound as an example of the
new volume selected. Removing the radio and not
replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will
disable vehicle chimes.
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Lower Fuse Block
Some fuses are in a fuse block in the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for more information on location.
Fuses Usage
IGN SW Ignition Switch
RT I/P #3 Rear Defogger, Audio System
U/HOOD #2 Ignition Relay, AIR Pump
Fuses Usage
COOLING
FANSCooling Fans (Battery)
FAN CONT
#2Cooling Fan Control Relays #2 & #3
FAN CONT #1 Cooling Fan Control Relays #1
FUEL INJ Fuel Injectors
TRANS SOL Transmission Solenoids
A/C RLY (COIL) HVAC Control Relay
ENG DEVICESCanister Purge Solenoid, Mass Air
Flow Sensor (MAF), AIR Pump
Relay & Valve Control
DFI MDL Direct Fire Ignition Module
OXY SENOxygen Sensor (Pre and Post
Converter)
Relays Usage
FAN CONT #3Secondary Cooling Fan
(Passenger’s Side)
FAN CONT #2 Cooling Fan Control Relay
FAN CONT #1 Primary Cooling fan (Driver’s Side)
IGN RLY Ignition Relay
A/C CMPR HVAC Compressor
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-99
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-25
Air Conditioning..............................................3-21
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-31
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)......... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-49
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-56
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-58
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-55
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-56
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-54
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-52
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-90
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-91
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-33
Appearance Care............................................5-89
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-95
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-93
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-93Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-89
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Finish Damage............................................5-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-92
Leather......................................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-96
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-94
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Audio System(s).............................................3-52
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-87
Backglass Antenna......................................3-90
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-88
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-90
Care of Your CDs........................................3-90
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-91
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-74
Radio with CD............................................3-64
Setting the Time..........................................3-52
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-87
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-88
Vehicle Customization Settings......................3-91
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-91
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................3-90
Battery..........................................................5-48
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Battery Warning Message................................3-41
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Low Fluid Warning Message.........................3-47
Parking......................................................2-22
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brakes..........................................................5-45
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-58
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-54
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-55
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-106
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-26, 4-25, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-93
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-88
Your CD Player...........................................3-90
Your CDs ...................................................3-90
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-36
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......1-22
Chains, Tire...................................................5-76
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-44
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-20
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-88
Installing....................................................5-80
Removing...................................................5-79
Storing.......................................................5-86
Specications, Capacities...............................5-106
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-6
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-17
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-87
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-36
Convenience Net.........................................2-37
Front Storage Area......................................2-36
Glove Box..................................................2-36
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-36
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-37T
Tachometer....................................................3-30
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-57
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-33
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-87
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Low Message.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-60
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-78
Cleaning....................................................5-95
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-77
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-66
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
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