2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS manual radio set

Audio System(s)
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-3.
By taking a few moments to read this manual and
get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can
use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of
its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your
audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then,
when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your
favorite stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls (if equipped).
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep
your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended searching
while driving.Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe
driving. For more information, seeDefensive Driving
on page 4-3. Get familiar with your vehicle’s audio
system so you can use it with less effort and take full
advantage of its features.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls (if equipped).
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed
on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. 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)
AUDIO:Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, or
TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase
or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease
the treble.
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle
position, select BASS, MID, or TREB and push and hold
the AUDIO knob. The display level will be adjusted to
the middle position and you will hear a beep.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone
or speaker control is displayed. CENTERED will
appear on the display and you will hear one beep.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this button
to select customized equalization settings designed
for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
To return to the manual mode, press the AUTO EQ
button until CUSTOM appears on the display. Then
manually adjust the bass, midrange, and treble using the
AUDIO knob.
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To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds.
You will hear a beep and the light, located to the
right of the slot, will begin to ash.
3. Once the light stops ashing and turns green, load
a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side
up. The player will pull the CD in.
4. Once the CD is loaded, the light will begin ashing
again. Press the LOAD button again. Once the
light turns green, load the next disc. Repeat
this procedure for each CD. The CD player takes
up to six CDs. Do not try to load more than six.
To load more than one CD but less than six, complete
Steps 1 through 3. When nished loading CDs, the
radio will begin to play the last CD loaded.
If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for
each CD will be displayed.Playing a Specic Loaded CD
For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the
display. To play a specic CD, rst press the CD AUX
button, then press the numbered pushbutton that
corresponds to the CD. A small bar will appear under
the CD number that is playing and the track number
will appear.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
LOAD CD
Z(Eject):Press the CD eject side of this
button to eject a CD(s). You will hear a beep and the
indicator light will ash to let you know when a CD
is being ejected.
REMOVE CD will appear on the display. The CD can
be remove. If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds,
the CD will be automatically pulled back into the
player. If the CD is pushed back into the player, before
the 25 second time period is complete, the player
will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several
times before stopping.
Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a
CD after trying to push it in manually. The player’s
25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject,
causing the player to not eject the CD until the
25-second time period has elapsed.
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Jump Starting
If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want
to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps
to do it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some
or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake rmly on both vehicles involved
in the jump starting procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlet(s). Turn off
the radios and all lamps that are not needed.
This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save the radio!
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-114
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-100
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-129
Setting the Time..........................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-132
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-133
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-135
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-23
B
Battery..........................................................5-37
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-8
Emergencies...............................................4-10
Low Fluid Warning Message.........................3-58
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-44
Brakes..........................................................5-34Braking........................................................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-44
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-44
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-45
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-49
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-48
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-47
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-106
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-14
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-29, 4-26, 4-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-94
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-134
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-135
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-135
Cargo Cover..................................................2-43
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-19
Cell Phone Storage Area.................................2-39
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-40
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PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-18
PASS-Key®III Security Message.......................3-56
Perimeter Lighting...........................................3-19
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-26
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-100
Reduced Engine Message............................3-53
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-20
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-32
Windows....................................................2-14
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-45
Program Mode Message..................................3-59
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-26
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-23
Radios..........................................................3-74
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-134
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-135
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-135
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-114Radios (cont.)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-100
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-129
Setting the Time..........................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-132
Understanding Reception............................3-133
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message....................3-55
Rear Outside Passenger Positions,
Safety Belts................................................1-36
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-42
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-129
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-115
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-40
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-10
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Reduced Engine Power Message......................3-53
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Battery Low Warning Message......................3-59
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-77
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