2007 CHEVROLET COBALT CD player

Playing an MP3
Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into the slot
(Single CD Player), or press the load button and
wait for the message to insert disc (Six-Disc
CD Player), label side up. The player pulls it in,
and the CD-R or CD-RW should begin playing.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R
or CD-RW in the player, it stays in the player.
When the ignition or radio is turned on, the
CD-R starts to play where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track
number and song title displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CD-Rs or CD-RWs with an adapter ring.
Full-size CD-Rs/CD-RWs and the smaller
CD-Rs/CD-RWs are loaded in the same manner.
If playing a CD-R or CD-RW, the sound quality
can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality,
the method of recording, the quality of the
music that has been recorded, and the way
the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled.There can be an increase in skipping, difficulty in
nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and
ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom
surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched,
the CD does not play properly. If the surface of
the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs on
page 224for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more than
one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched or damaged
CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While
using the CD player, use only CDs in good
condition without any label, load one CD at a
time, and keep the CD player and the loading
slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
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Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught
in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is
needed, try labeling the top of the recorded
CD with a marking pen.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.
ZEJECT:Press the CDZEJECT button to
eject CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s). To eject the CD-R
or CD-RW that is currently playing, press and
release this button. A beep sounds and Ejecting
Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove
Disc displays. The CD-R or CD-RW can be
removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW is not removed,
after several seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW
automatically pulls back into the player and begins
playing. For the Six-Disc CD player, press and
hold the
ZEJECT button for two seconds
to eject all discs.
f(Tune):Turn thefknob to select MP3 les on
the CD-R or CD-RW currently playing.
©SEEK¨:Press the left©SEEK arrow to
go to the start of the current MP3 le, if more than
ten seconds have played. Press the right
¨SEEK
arrow to go to the next MP3 le. If either the
left
©or right¨SEEK arrow is held or pressed
multiple times, the player continues moving
backward or forward through MP3 les on the CD.
Sc(Previous Folder):Press the pushbutton
positioned under the Folder label to go to the
rst track in the previous folder.
cT(Next Folder):Press the pushbutton
positioned under the Folder label to go to the
rst track in the next folder.
sREV (Reverse):Press and hold thesREV
button to reverse playback quickly within an
MP3 le. You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
Release the
sREV button to resume playing
the le. The elapsed time of the le displays.
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\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold the
\FWD button to advance playback quickly within
an MP3 le. You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. Release the
\FWD button to resume
playing the le. The elapsed time of the le
displays.
RDM (Random):With the random setting, MP3
les on the CD-R or CD-RW can be played in
random, rather than sequential order, on one
CD-R/CD-RW or all discs in a six-disc CD player.
To use random, do one of the following:
1. To play MP3 les in random order from the
CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing,
press the pushbutton positioned under
the RDM label until Random Current Disc
displays. Press the same pushbutton again
to turn off random play.2. To play songs from all CDs loaded in a
six-disc CD player in random order, press the
pushbutton positioned under the RDM label
until Randomize All Discs displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off random play.
h(Music Navigator):Use the music navigator
feature to play MP3 les on the CD-R or CD-RW in
order by artist or album. Press the pushbutton
located below the music navigator label. The player
scans the disc to sort the les by artist and album
ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes to
scan the disc depending on the number of MP3 les
recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW. The radio can
begin playing while it is scanning the disc in the
background. When the scan is nished, the CD-R
or CD-RW begins playing again.
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Once the disc has been scanned, the player
defaults to playing MP3 les in order by artist.
The current artist playing is shown on the second
line of the display between the arrows. Once all
songs by that artist are played, the player moves to
the next artist in alphabetical order on the CD-R/
CD-RW and begins playing MP3 les by that artist.
If you want to listen to MP3 les by another artist,
press the pushbutton located below either arrow
button. The CD goes to the next or previous artist in
alphabetical order. Continue pressing either button
until the desired artist displays.
To change from playback by artist to playback by
album, press the pushbutton located below the
Sort By label. From the sort screen, push one
of the buttons below the album button. Press the
pushbutton below the back label to return to the
main music navigator screen. The album name
displays on the second line between the arrows and
songs from the current album and begins to play.Once all songs from that album are played, the
player moves to the next album in alphabetical
order on the CD-R or CD-RW and begins playing
MP3 les from that album.
To exit music navigator mode, press the
pushbutton below the Back label to return to
normal MP3 playback.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
while a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the
radio for future listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press this button to
play a CD while listening to the radio. The CD icon
and a message showing disc and/or track number
displays while a CD is in the player. Press this
button again and the system automatically
searches for an auxiliary input device such as a
portable audio player. If a portable audio player is
not connected, “No Aux Input Device” displays.
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Care of Your CDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched,
the CD does not play properly or not at all. If the
surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth
or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it.
Make sure the wiping process starts from the center
to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players
because the lens of the CD optics can become
contaminated by lubricants.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast
is still tightened to the fender. If tightening is
required, tighten by hand, then with a wrench
one quarter turn.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
Your vehicle may have the XM™ Satellite Radio
antenna that is located on the trunk of your
vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice
build up for clear radio reception.
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Audio System.............................................. 192
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 222
Care of Your CD Player........................... 224
Care of Your CDs.................................... 224
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 224
Radio with CD................................197, 202
Setting the Time...................................... 194
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 222
Understanding Radio Reception............... 223
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 224
Automatic Door Lock................................... 100
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 301
Operation................................................. 118
B
Battery........................................................ 321
Electric Power Management..................... 155
Run-Down Protection............................... 156
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 250
Boost Gage................................................. 180Brake
Emergencies............................................ 233
Parking.................................................... 123
Brakes........................................................ 318
System Warning Light.............................. 171
Braking....................................................... 230
Braking in Emergencies............................... 233
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 111
Bulb Replacement....................................... 331
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 335
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 333
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 331
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 328
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 331
License Plate Lamps................................ 336
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 337
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps............. 334
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 334
Buying New Tires........................................ 351
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C
California Fuel............................................. 283
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 281
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 390
Carbon Monoxide.....102, 128, 254, 267, 268
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 376
Your CD Player........................................ 224
Your CDs ................................................. 224
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 212
Center Console Storage Area...................... 136
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).... 333
Chains, Tire................................................. 357
Charging System Light................................ 170
Check
Engine Light............................................ 174
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 288
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 381
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 53
Older Children........................................... 40
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 61Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 64
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 52
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 157
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 378
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 377
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 374
Finish Care.............................................. 377
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 373
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 376
Leather.................................................... 375
Tires........................................................ 379
Underbody Maintenance........................... 380
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 377
Weatherstrips........................................... 376
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 378
Climate Control System............................... 158
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ........... 162
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 161
Clock.......................................................... 194
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 302
Collision Damage Repair............................. 425
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 372
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.... 22
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving............ 242
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy..................................................... 434
Radios........................................................ 192
Care of Your CD Player........................... 224
Care of Your CDs.................................... 224
Radio with CD................................197, 202
Setting the Time...................................... 194
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 222
Understanding Reception......................... 223
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 100
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 130
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 130
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 12
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 406
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 265Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 91
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 92
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 364
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 360
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 337
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 429
General Motors........................................ 430
United States Government....................... 429
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 84
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 85
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 115
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 32
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 420
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 259
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 409
Running the Engine While Parked............... 129
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