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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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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition 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).
XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No XM Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after four second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
Channel 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 Artist Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Title 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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Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
No CAT Info Category Name
not availableNo category information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Information No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this
time on this channel. The system is working properly.
CAT Not Found No channel available for
the chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
XM Theft Locked Theftlock
®active The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been
in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receivers
cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message
displays after having your vehicle serviced, check with
your dealer.
XM Radio ID Radio ID label
(channel 0)If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the
XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed
to activate the service.
Unknown Radio ID not known
(should only be if
hardware failure)If this message is received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.
Check XM Receivr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
XM Not Available XM™ Not Available If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
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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 does not
operate and LOCK or LOCKED displays.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does
not operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Radio controls are
located on the right side
of the steering wheel.
If your vehicle has this
feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted
at this location. They
include the following:
wx:Press the upwor downxarrow to go to
the previous or to the next stored radio station
and stay there. Press and hold the up
wor
down
xarrow longer than three-quarters of a
second to advance to the previous or to the next
station with a strong signal in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the up
wor
down
xarrow to go to the previous or to the next
track. Press and hold the up
wor downxarrow
longer than three-quarters of a second to continue
reversing back or advancing ahead, to other tracks
within the disc.
+−(Volume):Press the + (plus) or−(minus)
button to increase or to decrease the volume.
g(Mute/Voice Activation):Press thegbutton
to silence the system. Press the
gbutton again
to turn the sound on. If your vehicle is equipped
with OnStar
®, press and hold thegbutton for
two seconds to activate voice on the OnStar®
system. See theOnStar®System on page 132in
this manual for more information.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur
during normal radio reception if items such as cell
phone 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.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other.
For better radio reception, most AM radio stations
boosts the power levels during the day, and then
reduce these levels during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When this happens,
try reducing the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals
only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy
foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels could cause
loss of the XM™ signal for a period of time.
The radio might display NO XM SIGNAL to
indicate interference.
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