If you choose English, all information will be displayed
in English units. For example, distance in miles and fuel
economy in miles per gallon. If you choose metric, all
information will be displayed in metric units. For
example, distance in kilometers and fuel economy in
liters per 100 kilometers.
Choose one of the available options and press the
customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and end out of the customizable options.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read
the pages following to familiarize yourself with its
features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
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 4-2. 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.
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CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the display
and/or the CD comes out, 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.
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.
Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features intended to
minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no
matter how advanced, can never replace your own
judgment. See the navigation system manual for some
tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
includes a DVD player, two head restraint video
display screens, auxiliary inputs, two sets of wireless
headphones, and a remote control.
Parental Control
Parental control can be maintained through the DVD
rating settings. This function restricts movie viewing for
children of appropriate age levels. See “Rating”
under Displaying DVD Player Default Settings, later in
this section.
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FM Modulator Control
SELECT:Press this button on the FM Modulator
control to match the frequency selected on the radio.
POWER:Press this button to turn the FM Modulator
control on or off.The FM Modulator is located on the center console,
next to the DVD player. It allows the rear seat
entertainment audio program selected on the driver’s
side monitor to be reproduced over the vehicle’s sound
system by tuning FM radio to one of eight frequencies.
These frequencies are listed on the FM Modulator
control faceplate.
To use the FM Modulator, follow the instructions below:
1. Select one of these radio frequencies not currently
being used by a local FM station to prevent
interference.
2. Press the SELECT button on the FM Modulator
control to match the frequency selected on the
radio. DVD audio will then be heard through
the vehicle’s sound system.
3. To adjust the volume and tone preferences, use the
vehicle’s radio controls. Depending on your vehicle’s
radio system, SeeRadio with Cassette and CD
on page 3-63orRadio with Six-Disc CD on
page 3-76in this manual for more information.
The FM Modulator should be powered off when listening
to normal radio broadcasts for best reception
performance.
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Cleaning the Video Screens
The video display screens are made of a specially
coated glass and can be scratched or damaged
by abrasive products, solvents, or ammonia-based
window cleaners. Occasionally take a soft, lint-free,
cotton cloth that has been slightly dampened with warm
water and wrung out completely. Dry the screens by
wiping with a clean dry cotton cloth.
Cleaning the Components
Use care when directly touching or cleaning the
components such as the DVD player and the discs that
are used for your viewing entertainment, as damage
may result. SeeCare of the CD and DVD Player
on page 3-113andCare of Your CDs and DVDs on
page 3-113in this manual for more information.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any
of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, or CDs. However,
the rear seat passengers can only control the sources
that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
For example, rear seat passengers may listen to and
control cassette tapes or CDs through the headphones
while the driver listens to the radio through the front
speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the
volume for each set of headphones.The front seat audio controls always have priority over
the RSA controls. If the front seat passengers switch the
source for the main radio to a remote source, the RSA will
not be able to control the source. You can operate the
rear seat audio when the main radio is off.P(Power):Press this button to turn the system on or
off. The rear speakers will be muted when the power
is turned on unless your vehicle is equipped with
the Bose
®audio system.
u(Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to decrease
the volume. The left knob controls the left headphones
and the right knob controls the right headphones.
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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®/Mute):Press this button to interact with
the OnStar system. See theOnStar®System on
page 2-48in this manual for more information.
PROG (Program):Press this button to play the stations
that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
The radio will go to the rst preset station, play for a few
seconds, then go to the next preset station. Press this
button again to stop scanning. The radio will only
scan 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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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 start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission
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 accessory power outlets. Turn off the
radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And
it could save your radio!
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-88
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-63
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-76
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-108
Setting the Time..........................................3-62
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-109
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-111
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-114
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-27
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-43
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-6
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-34
System Warning Light..................................3-35
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-46
Daytime Running Lamps...............................5-48
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-46
Headlamps.................................................5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-63
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci cations..........................5-124
Carbon Monoxide . . . 2-11, 2-12, 2-14, 2-37, 4-46, 4-63
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-108
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-111
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-113
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-113
Cargo Area, All-Weather..................................2-58
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-58
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-54
Center Overhead Console................................2-54
Chains, Tire...................................................5-67
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Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-47
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Heated Mirrors............................................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-45
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-28
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park Aid........................................................3-18
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-35
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Brake........................................................2-34
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Passing.........................................................4-13
Passlock
®......................................................2-23
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-21
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-115
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-25Power (cont.)
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-33
Windows....................................................2-18
Power Winch Platform.....................................4-54
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-18
R
Radios..........................................................3-61
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-111
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-113
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-113
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-88
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-63
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-76
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-108
Setting the Time..........................................3-62
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-109
Understanding Reception............................3-111
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
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