2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU reset

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 TONE or 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/Midrange/Treble)
TONE /P/Q(Bass/Treble):Press and release this
button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the
display. Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease.
The display will show the bass, mid, or treble level.
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. Then press
and hold the tone button for more than two seconds.
The display level will be adjusted to the middle position
and you will hear a beep.
To adjust all tone controls to the middle position,
press and hold the tone button when no tone control
is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display
and you will hear a beep.
AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):
Press this button to select customized equalization
settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock,
and classical.
The equalization setting last chosen will appear on the
display when you rst press this button. Each time
you press this button, another equalization setting will
appear on the display and automatic tone or automatic
equalization will switch to that preset equalization
settings.
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XM™ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating
encryption codeThe encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When the vehicle
is moved into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Info Song/Program Title
not availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
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DVD Player Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the RSE system
on and off.
c/Z(Stop/Eject):Press this button to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding. Press this button again
to eject a DVD or CD.
k(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play of a
DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD
is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue play of
a DVD or CD. When in menu mode, press this button
to enter a selection.1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):This button is inactive
when in DVD mode.
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). If the front seat
passengers are listening to the DVD player, the rear
seat passengers cannot select XM1 or XM2.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
playing a cassette tape or a CD.
xSEEKw:Press the down arrow to go to the
beginning of the current chapter or track if more than
ve seconds have played. Press the up arrow to
go to the next chapter or track. This button may not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
xw(Volume):Press the up or down arrow to
increase or decrease the volume on the wired
headphones, not included. The arrows on the left side
are for the left headphone and the arrows on the
right side are for the right headphone.
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1–6 (Preset):Press this button to go to the next preset
radio station. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to the radio.
When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go
to the other side of the tape.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press
this button to select the next CD, if multiple CDs are
loaded. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to a CD.
©¨(Seek):When listening to the radio, press the
left or the right arrow to go to the next or the previous
station and stay there. This function is inactive if
the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
When a cassette tape is playing, press the left or the
right arrow to hear the next or the previous selection.
This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are
listening to a cassette tape.
When a CD is playing, press the left arrow to go to the
start of the current track if more than eight seconds
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track
on the CD. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to a CD.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to
and control any of the sources: radio and CDs. An
audio or radio source may be listened to but cannot
be changed from the RSE if the front seat passengers
have selected the same source from the front seat
controls. (For example, the radio station selected with
the front seat controls cannot be changed by the
rear seat control(s).
The front seat audio controls always have priority over
the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers switch
to the same source as the RSA, the RSA will no longer
control the source.
You can operate the RSA when the main radio is off.
The rear seat passengers have control of the volume
for each set of headphones.
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O(Power):Press this button to turn the RSE system
on and off. The rear speakers will be muted when
the RSA power is turned on.
1–6 (Preset):Press this button to go to the next preset
radio station set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.
This function is not active if the front seat passengers
are listening to the radio.
When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to
the other side of the tape. This function is not active if the
front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape.When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press
this button to select the next CD, if multiple CDs are
loaded. This function is not active if the front seat
passengers are listening to a CD.
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
playing a cassette tape and CD.
xSEEKw:When listening to the radio, press the up
or the down arrow to go to the next or the previous station
and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to the same band.
When a cassette tape is playing, press the up or the
down arrow to go to the next or the previous selection.
This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are
listening to a cassette tape.
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 ve seconds have
played. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to a CD.
xw(Volume):Press the up or down arrow to
increase or decrease the volume on the wired
headphones (not included). The arrows on the right
are for the right headphones and the arrows on the
left are for the left headphones.
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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.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Three Spoke)
If your vehicle has this
feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw: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.To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for
two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and
you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for
a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press
either arrow again to stop scanning.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow
to go to the next or previous track.
To scan the current CD, press and hold either up or
down arrow for more than two seconds. The CD will
go to the next track, play the rst 10 seconds, then go
on to the next track. Press either up or down arrow
again to stop scanning.
To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and hold either
up or down arrow for more than four seconds. The
CD will go to the next CD, play the rst 10 seconds of
each track, then go on to the next CD. Press either up
or down arrow again to stop scanning.
+−(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the volume.
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press this button to play
stations that are 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 six-disc CD changer, press
this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple
CDs are loaded.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Four Spoke)
if your vehicle has this
feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw(Seek):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.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for
two seconds until you hear a beep. The radio will go to
a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the
next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or previous track.
>(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, or any other radio button, to turn
the sound on.
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press this button to play
stations that are 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 six-disc CD changer, press
this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple
CDs are loaded.
+/−
x(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the volume.
Radio Reception
You may experience frequency interference and static
during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and
external electronic devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static,
unplug the item from the accessory power outlet.
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If you are in an area of extreme cold, where
the temperature falls below−20°F (−29°C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard
GM6094M are all you will need for good performance
and engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and lter. This is based
on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not
on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage
at which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,
you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.When the system has calculated that oil life has
been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A Change Oil Soon message will come on.
Change your oil as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are
driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may
not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and lter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service
people who will perform this work using genuine GM
parts and reset the system. It is also important to check
your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change
your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil
change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed.
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