2006 GMC ENVOY audio

Index ................................................................ 1
2006 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL, Envoy Denali,
and Envoy XL Denali Owner Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 1-9
Safety Belts ............................................. 1-14
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-32
Airbag System ......................................... 1-58
Restraint System Check ............................1-73
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Keys ........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-8
Windows ................................................. 2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...........2-19
Mirrors .................................................... 2-36
OnStar
®System ...................................... 2-49
Universal Home Remote System ................2-51
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-56
Sunroof .................................................. 2-62
Vehicle Personalization .............................2-62
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls ...................................... 3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........3-31 Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-50
Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-66
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing ................................................... 4-50
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ...............5-10
Rear Axle ............................................... 5-47
Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 5-48
Front Axle ............................................... 5-49
Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .........5-53
Tires ...................................................... 5-55
Appearance Care ..................................... 5-92
Vehicle Identication ...............................5-101
Electrical System .................................... 5-102
Capacities and Specications ...................5-119
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................7-14

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the following
topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Directions & Connections®Plan

All Safe & Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar®subscribers
to make and receive calls using voice commands at
the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and may be used with
Pre-Paid Packages or linked to a cell phone through
OnStar
®Shared Minutes Plan. To nd out more, refer to
the OnStar®Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove
box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak
with an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®button
or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes
to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes.
By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple
voice commands, you can browse through the
various topics. Customize your information prole at
www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®Owner’s Guide for
more information.
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a Talk/Mute
button that can be used
to interact with OnStar
®.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-139
for more information.
When calling into voice-mail systems, or to dial directory
numbers, press this button once, wait for the response,
say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s)
to be repeated and then say “dial”. See the OnStar
®
User’s Guide for more information.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling up on the handle.
Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead
console may include reading lamps, a Universal Home
Remote and a sunroof switch. SeeSunroof on
page 2-62andUniversal Home Remote System on
page 2-51for more information.
If your vehicle has a third row seat, and has a power
operated rear quarter glass, the switches for operating
the rear quarter glass are also located in the overhead
console. These switches allow the driver to open
and close each third row seat window separately. See
Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 2-16for
more information.
Center Console Storage Area
If equipped, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top
to open it.
Your vehicle’s console will be equipped with cupholders
located on the front and rear of the storage compartment.
The console may also contain one or more of the
following components:
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
Rear Climate Control
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift
the cover by pulling up on the latch handle located
underneath the front edge of the armrest.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-45
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-46
Security Light...............................................3-46
Cruise Control Light......................................3-47
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-47
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-47
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light..........3-48
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-48
Gate Ajar Light.............................................3-48
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-49
Check Gas Cap Light....................................3-49
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-50
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-54
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-60Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Setting the Time...........................................3-68
Radio with CD (Base)...................................3-68
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-80
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-96
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-110
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-124
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-124
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-137
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-139
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-139
Radio Reception.........................................3-140
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-141
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-142
Care of the CD and DVD Player...................3-142
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-143
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-143
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-143
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 3-14. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome
Lamp Override on page 3-18. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 3-17. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped).
SeeFog Lamps on page 3-17.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-27.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStar and Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-139.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-32.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-139.
G. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-19.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-66.
I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate Control
System on page 3-20.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-50.
L. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic Transfer
Case” underFour-Wheel Drive on page 2-27.
M. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak
®(If Equipped) Button.
SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 2-32and
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-9.
N. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-20.
O. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-19.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-31.
Q. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See “Rear Window
Washer/Wiper” underWindshield Washer on
page 3-10.
R. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Climate Control System on
page 3-20andDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-23.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-56.
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If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system, the lower
buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate
control system. The temperature of the air coming
through the rear outlets is determined by the front
passenger’s temperature setting.
P(On/Off):Press this button to turn the rear climate
controls on or off.
z9y(Fan):Press this button to adjust the
fan speed.
z\y(Mode):Press this button to change the
direction of airow (panel, bi-level or oor) to the
rear seat area.
The rear control will only turn on if the front is on and
not in defrost mode.
Extended Wheelbase
To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air
conditioning system must be on. With the front air
conditioning system off, the rear system controls can
only be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle.
To adjust the airow
speed, turn the fan knob
(driver override switch),
located on the oor
console to 1, 2, or 3.
The rear mode and
temperature position will
now mimic the front control
system mode and
passenger side
temperature.
To activate the second row seat controls in the following
systems, set the fan knob, located on the front
console, to R.
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Turn the knobs on the control panel to choose a fan
speed, temperature and direction of airow.
H(Panel):Selecting panel mode will deliver air to the
four headliner outlets.
)(Bi-level):Selecting bi-level mode will deliver
warmer air to the second seat side oor outlets, the third
seat oor outlet, and cooler air to the headliner outlets.
6(Floor):Selecting oor mode will deliver air to
the oor outlet located in the third seat area and the side
outlets located in the second seat areas.If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system, press the
buttons at the bottom of the audio control panel to adjust
the fan speed, mode and temperature for the rear
passengers. The selections will be shown on the display.
z9y(Fan):Press the rear fan control button with
the arrow pointing right to turn the rear climate control
on. Toggle this button to adjust the air ow speed.
To turn the rear system off, toggle the left arrow until
the display turns off.
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