2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX manual radio set

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 284. 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 the vehicle has them.{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 284.
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Radio with CD (Base)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume.
The radio remembers the previous volume setting
whenever the radio is turned on. You can still
manually adjust the volume by using the
volume knob.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2 or AM. The display shows the selection.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the right or left SEEK
arrow to go to the next or to the previous station
and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK
arrow for a few seconds until you hear a beep. The
radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either
SEEK arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information):Press this button to switch the
display between the radio station frequency
and the time. When the ignition is off, press this
button to display the time.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or
Treble):To adjust bass, midrange, or treble,
press the tune knob until the tone control labels
appear on the display. Continue pressing to
highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton
positioned under the desired label. Turn the
tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust
the highlighted setting. If a station’s frequency
is weak, or if there is static, decrease the treble.
To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to
the middle position, press the pushbutton
positioned under the BASS, MID, or TREB label
for more than two seconds. A beep will sound and
the level adjusts to the middle position.
To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to
the middle position, press the tune knob for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
EQ (Equalization):Press this button to choose
bass and treble equalization settings designed
for different types of music. Your choices are pop,
rock, country, talk, jazz, and classical. Selecting
MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns
the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source.
If your radio is equipped with a Bose®audio
system, your EQ settings are either MANUAL
or TALK.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust balance
or fade, press the tune knob until the speaker
control labels appear on the display. Press
the pushbutton positioned under the desired label.
Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the highlighted setting. You can also
adjust the highlighted setting by pressing either the
SEEK, FWD, or REV button until the desired
levels are obtained.
To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle
position, press the pushbutton positioned under the
BAL or FADE label for more than two seconds.
A beep will sound and the level adjusts to
the middle position.
To quickly adjust both the balance and fade to the
middle position at one time, press the tune knob for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
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O(Power):Press this knob to turn the radio on.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume. A single
press turns the radio off. Press and holding the
knob for more than two seconds turns off the entire
radio and rear seat entertainment system and
starts the parental control feature which prevents
the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear
Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control.
A lock symbol appears next to the clock display.
The parental control feature remains on until
a subsequent press and hold of the power button
is performed (more than two seconds), or until
the driver turns the ignition off and exits the
vehicle.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to change tracks on a
CD or DVD, to manually tune a radio station,
or to change clock or date settings, while in the
clock or date setting mode. See the information
given earlier in this section specic to the
radio, CD, and the DVD. Also, seeSetting the
Time (Without Date Display) on page 216or
Setting the Time (With Date Display) on page 217,
for setting the clock and date.
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter):Press this
button to return to the start of the current track
or chapter. Press this button again to go to
the previous track or chapter. This button may
not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
SEEK
¨(Next Track/Chapter):Press this
button to go to the next track or chapter. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the previews.
sREV (Reverse):Press this button to fast
reverse the CD or DVD, ve times the normal
speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while
in fast reverse. To stop fast reversing, press
this button again. This button may not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press this button to
fast forward the CD or DVD. The radio displays the
elapsed time and fast forwards ve times the
normal speed. To stop fast forwarding, press this
button again. This button may not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
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{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 transaxle in PARK (P) or
a manual transaxle 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.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 426
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 422
Weatherstrips........................................... 421
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 423
Ashtray(s).................................................... 165
Audio System(s).......................................... 215
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 280
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 282
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 282
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 269
Radio with CD................................219, 224
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 235
Setting the Time..............................216, 217
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 279
Understanding Radio Reception............... 281
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 160
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 352
Operation................................................. 119B
Battery........................................................ 368
Electric Power Management..................... 162
Run-Down Protection............................... 163
Battery Warning Light.................................. 178
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 307
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 289
Emergencies............................................ 291
Parking.................................................... 122
System Warning Light.............................. 178
Brakes........................................................ 365
Braking....................................................... 288
Braking in Emergencies............................... 291
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 114
Bulb Replacement....................................... 375
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 376
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 376
License Plate Lamps................................ 380
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 380
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.............................. 378
Buying New Tires........................................ 398
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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 425
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 123
Shifting Out of......................................... 125
Parking
Brake....................................................... 122
Over Things That Burn............................ 126
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 175
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 169
Passenger Sensing System........................... 82
Passing....................................................... 297
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 112
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 113
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 164
Door Locks.............................................. 105
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 188
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 116
Seat............................................................ 9
Windows.................................................. 110
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 42
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 105
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 23
R
Radios........................................................ 215
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 282
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 282
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 269
Radio with CD................................219, 224
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 235
Setting the Time..............................216, 217
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 279
Understanding Reception......................... 281
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover..... 140
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 106
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 39
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 142
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 269
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 36
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 155
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