2005 GMC SAFARI buttons

Finding a Station
AM-FM:Press this knob to switch between FM1, FM2,
and AM. The display will show the selection.
TUNE:Turn this knob to select radio stations.
oSEEKp:Press the right or the left arrow to go to
the next or to the previous station and stay there.
The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
oSCANp:Press both SCAN arrows at the same
time. SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go
to the next station, play for a few seconds, then go
on to the next station. Press the RECALL knob or either
SCAN arrow to stop scanning.
The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 21 stations (seven FM1, seven FM2, and
seven AM) can be programmed on the four numbered
pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM-FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press SET. SET will appear on the display.
5. Press one of the four pushbuttons within
ve seconds. Whenever that numbered pushbutton
is pressed, the station that was set will return.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
In addition to the four stations already set, up to
three more stations may be preset on each band by
pressing two adjoining pushbuttons at the same
time and by performing the following steps:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET. SET will appear on the display.
3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time,
within ve seconds. Whenever you press the same
two pushbuttons, the station you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume. The knob is capable of rotating
continuously.
RECALL:Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
When the ignition is off, press this button to display
the time.
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume):With SCV, the
audio system adjusts automatically to make up for
road and wind noise as you drive.
Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control
ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase
the SCV. Each notch on the control ring allows for more
volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then,
as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume,
as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The
volume level should always sound the same to you as
you drive. To turn SCV off, turn the control all the
way down.
Finding a Station
AM FM:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
and AM. The display will show the selection.
TUNE:Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
select radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you are not using it.
oSEEKp:Press the right or the left arrow to go to
the next or previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for
two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. The
radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go
on to the next station. Press either SEEK arrow again
to stop scanning.
The radio will only seek and scan stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
P.SCAN (Preset Scan):Press this button and the radio
will go to the rst preset station stored on the
pushbuttons, play for a few seconds then go on to the
next preset station. P.SCAN will appear on the
display. Press this button again or one of the
pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.
The radio will only scan the preset stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can
be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns,
release the pushbutton. Whenever that numbered
pushbutton is pressed, the station that was set
will return and the equalization that was selected will
be stored for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS:Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or to decrease the bass.
TREB (Treble):Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the treble. If a
station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
Return these knobs to their stored positions when you
are not using them.AUTO TONE (Automatic Tone):Press this knob to
select customized equalization settings designed
for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
either press and release the AUTO TONE button
until the display goes blank or press and release the
BASS or TREB knobs and turn them until the display
goes blank.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance):Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the
left speakers.
FADE:Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to move the sound toward the front or the
rear speakers.
Return these knobs to their stored positions when you
are not using them.
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AM FM:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, or AM. If the front seat passengers are listening to
the radio, the RSA will not switch between the bands
or change the frequency.
Press AM FM to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.
wSEEKx:When listening to the radio, press the up
or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous
station and stay there. This function is inactive if
the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either SEEK
arrow until SCAN appears on the radio display.
The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds,
then go on to the next station. Press either SEEK arrow
again to stop scanning. This function is inactive if the
front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
When a CD is playing, press the up arrow to go to
the next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go to
the start of the current track if more than eight seconds
have played. This function is inactive if the front
seat passengers are listening to a CD.P.SET PROG (Preset Program):Press this button to
scan the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on
the main radio. The radio will go to a preset station,
play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset
station. Press this button again to stop scanning.
This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are
listening to the radio.
TAPE CD:Press this button to play CD when listening
to the radio.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret code to
disable all radio functions whenever battery power is
interrupted.
The THEFTLOCK
®feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the radio plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK
®is
activated, the radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK
®is activated, LOC will appear on
the radio display to indicate a locked condition anytime
battery power has been interrupted. If the battery
loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio
with the secret code before it will operate.
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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter
your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK®system.
Read through all nine steps before starting the
procedure.
If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between
any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time
and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number
from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place
separate from the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time.
Hold them down until --- appears on the display.
Next you will use the secret code number which you
have written down.5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press HR to make the rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
8. Press AM FM after you have conrmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. REP will appear on the display to indicate
that Steps 5 through 7 need to be repeated to
conrm your secret code.
9. Press AM FM again. SEC will appear on the display
to indicate that the radio is secure. The LED
indicator by the volume knob will begin ashing
when the ignition is turned off.
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the
display.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HR to make the rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
5. Press AM FM after you have conrmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. The display will show SEC, indicating
the radio is now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances, eight
tries per chance, to enter the correct code before INOP
appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your GM dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the
same time until SEC appears on the display.
4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM FM after you have conrmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. --- will appear on the display, indicating that
the radio is no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio will not turn on and LOC
will appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, seeUnlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Lossearlier in
this section.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-41
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-42
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-53
Care of Your CDs........................................3-53
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-44
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-49
Setting the Time for Radios with HR and
MN Buttons.............................................3-42
Setting the Time for Radios with the
Set Button..............................................3-42
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-50
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-53
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-17
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Battery..........................................................5-42
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-19
Bench Seat..................................................... 1-6
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-23Brake (cont.)
System Inspection.......................................6-29
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-12
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-66
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-101
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-26, 4-22, 4-33
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-88
Your CD Player...........................................3-53
Your CDs ...................................................3-53
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-29
Chains, Tire...................................................5-70
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P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-24
Shifting Out of............................................2-25
Parking
Brake........................................................2-23
Over Things That Burn.................................2-26
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-23
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-28
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-30
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-32
Passing.........................................................4-10
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.........................................5-95
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-18
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-15
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-7
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-30
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-17
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-29
Radios..........................................................3-41
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-42
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-53
Care of Your CDs........................................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-44
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-49
Setting the Time for Radios with HR and
MN Buttons.............................................3-42
Setting the Time for Radios with the
Set Button..............................................3-42
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-50
Understanding Reception..............................3-53
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-24
Rear Axle......................................................5-48
Locking........................................................ 4-8
Rear Doors....................................................2-11
Rear Heating System......................................3-23
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-30
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