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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the
name EQUINOX are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at
the time it was printed. We reserve the right
to make changes after that time without notice.
For vehicles rst sold in Canada, substitute
the name “General Motors of Canada Limited”
for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears
in this manual.This manual describes features that may be
available in this model, but your vehicle may not
be have all of them. For example, more than
one entertainment system may be offered or your
vehicle may have been ordered without a front
passenger or rear seats.
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there
if it is needed while you are on the road. If the
vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be
obtained from your dealer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 15860877 A First Printing
©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Entering the Feature Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in
PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press the vehicle information button until
FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS
VTO
SELECT appears on the DIC display.
3. Press the set/reset button to enter the feature
settings menu.
If the menu is not available, FEATURE
SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PRK (Park) will
display. Before entering the menu, make sure
the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are personalization features that
allow you to program settings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY ENGLISH
This feature will only display if a language other
than English has been set. This feature allows
you to change the language in which the DIC
messages appear to English.Press the vehicle information button until the
PRESS
VTO DISPLAY ENGLISH screen appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
display all DIC messages in English.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the language in
which the DIC messages will appear.
Press the vehicle information button until DISPLAY
LANGUAGE appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages will appear
in English.
FRANCAIS (French):All messages will appear
in French.
ESPANOL (Spanish):All messages will appear
in Spanish.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
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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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How to Change the RSE Video Screen
Settings
The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom),
screen brightness, and setup menu language
can be changed from the on screen setup menu.
To change any feature, perform the following:
1. Press the display menu button on the
remote control.
2. Use the remote control menu navigation
arrows and the enter button to use the
setup menu.
3. Press the display menu button again to
remove the setup menu from the screen.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may
be heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the
rear seat audio system, if your vehicle has
this feature.
The RSE system will always transmit the audio
signal to the wireless headphones, if there is
audio available. See “Headphones” earlier in this
section for more information.
When a device is connected to the radio’s auxiliary
input jack, if your vehicle has this feature, or
A/V jacks, the rear seat passengers will be able
to hear audio from the auxiliary device through
the wireless or wired headphones. The front seat
passengers will be able to listen to playback
from this device through the vehicle speakers by
selecting AUX as the source on the radio.
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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the video
screen on and off.
P(Illumination):Press this button to turn the
remote control backlight on. The backlight will
automatically time out after 7 to 10 seconds if no
other button is pressed while the backlight is on.
v(Title):Press this button to return the DVD to
the main menu of the DVD. This function may
vary for each disc.
y(Main Menu):Press this button to access the
DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every
DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow
buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu.
After making a selection press the enter button.
This button only operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation Arrows):
Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the
choice that is highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Menu):Press this button to adjust
the brightness, screen display mode (normal,
full, or zoom), and display the language menu.
q(Return):Press this button to exit the current
active menu and return to the previous menu.
This button will operate only when the display
menu or a DVD menu is active.
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