2005 GMC SIERRA DENALI CD changer

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 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 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
If your vehicle has this feature, 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 cassette tape is playing, press this button to
play the other side of the tape.
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
cassette tape or CD. The cassette or CD must be loaded
to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the
display as a tape or a CD symbol.
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 cassette tape or 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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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-60
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-102
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-29
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-53
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-59
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-54
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-52
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-46
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-23
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-94
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-94
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-33
Appearance Care............................................5-92Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-98
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-96
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-92
Finish Care.................................................5-96
Finish Damage............................................5-99
Glass Surfaces............................................5-95
Instrument Panel.........................................5-94
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-95
Leather......................................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-99
Tires..........................................................5-98
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-99
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-100
Vinyl..........................................................5-94
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-96
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-97
Wood Panels..............................................5-95
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-60
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-91
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-92
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-93
Care of Your CDs........................................3-93
CD Changer...............................................3-87
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-94
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-94
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-86
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-61
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-86
Setting the Time..........................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-90
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-92
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-94
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Battery Warning Light......................................3-31
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-33
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-24
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp......................................5-51
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamps.................................................5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps....................................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-66
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-112
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-27, 4-36, 4-52
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-95
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-92
Your CD Player...........................................3-93
Your CDs ...................................................3-93
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-18
CD Changer...................................................3-87
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp.........................................5-51
Chains, Tire...................................................5-70
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-34
Fuel..........................................................3-41
Oil Pressure...............................................3-39
Speedometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Transmission Temperature.............................3-34
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-31
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-36
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamps............................................3-13, 5-49
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-50Headlamps (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...........................................................3-20
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-40
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-33
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-34
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-36
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-37
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.............................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-29
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-62
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Overview..................................................... 3-4
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Outside (cont.)
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-28
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-25
Shifting Out of............................................2-26
Parking
Brake........................................................2-24
Over Things That Burn.................................2-27
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-29
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-55
Passing.........................................................4-10
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-102
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-17
Seat............................................................ 1-2Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-37
Puddle Lamps................................................3-16
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radios..........................................................3-60
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-92
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-93
Care of Your CDs........................................3-93
CD Changer...............................................3-87
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-86
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-61
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-86
Setting the Time..........................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-90
Understanding Reception..............................3-92
Rear Axle......................................................5-47
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-86
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