2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX radio controls

To use your adjustable throttle and brake pedal
feature, do the following:
The adjustable pedal feature is meant to be used
with the adjustable seat and adjustable steering
wheel controls to reach a safe and comfortable
position.
1. Adjust your seat to a comfortable position
where you can comfortably reach other
controls such as the radio and climate
controls.
2. Adjust the throttle and brake pedals to reach
a comfortable and safe operating position.
3. Adjust the steering wheel to a safe operating
position.Engine Coolant Heater
In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the
engine coolant heater, if your vehicle has this
feature, can help. You will get easier starting
and lower fuel usage during engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in
a minimum of four hours prior to starting your
vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of
the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle
may also have an internal thermostat in the
plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of
the engine coolant heater when the temperature
is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on the cord.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 209
Traction Control System Active Light......... 209
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light.... 210
Enhanced Traction System Active Light....... 210
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 211
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 211
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 212
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 215
Security Light............................................ 216
Cruise Control Light.................................. 216
Highbeam On Light................................... 216
Fuel Gage................................................. 217
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 218
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 218
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 222
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 225
Audio System(s)......................................... 228
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................... 229
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................... 230Radio with CD (Base Level)...................... 230
Radio with CD (Uplevel)............................ 236
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 246
XM Radio Messages................................. 259
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 261
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Without Entertainment System)............. 278
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System).................. 280
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 281
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Three Spoke)........................................ 282
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Four Spoke).......................................... 283
Radio Reception........................................ 284
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 285
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 285
Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only)............. 285
Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only).............. 286
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 286
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Light Sensor
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered
or the headlamps may remain on when you
do not need them. The light sensor for the
DRL and Automatic Headlamp features is
located on top of the instrument panel.
The automatic headlamp system may be on
when driving through a parking garage, heavy
outcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic
headlamp system turns on the headlamps at
the normal brightness along with other lamps
such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps,
and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights
will also be dim.
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel that controls the automatic
headlamp system. Make sure it is not covered
or the automatic headlamp system will be on
when it is not needed.There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL
and the automatic headlamp systems so that
driving under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
and automatic headlamp systems will only be
affected when the light sensor sees a change
in lighting lasting longer than this delay.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage,
the automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it takes
about one minute for the automatic headlamp
system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may
not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument
panel brightness control is in the full bright position.
See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 184.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior
light switch to the off/on position. For Canadian
vehicles, the transaxle must stay in PARK (P) for
this function.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamps when they are needed.
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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 288. 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. Here are some ways in which you
can help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting
your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the speakers.
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Then, when driving conditions permit, you
can tune to your favorite radio stations using
the presets and steering wheel controls if
the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer/retailer.
Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment
can be added, it is very important to do it
properly. Added sound equipment can interfere
with the operation of your vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and even damage
them. Your vehicle’s systems can interfere
with the operation of sound equipment that
has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition is
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 119for more information.Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
To set the hour, press the clock button.
The clock symbol displays and the hour ashes.
Turn the ADJ (adjust) knob to increase or to
decrease the hours. To set the minutes, press
the clock button again. The minutes ash.
Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease
the minutes. The time can be set with the
ignition on or off.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
TONE /P/Q(Bass/Treble):To adjust the
bass or the treble, press and release the tone
button until BASS or TREB (treble) displays.
Turn the ADJ (adjust) knob to increase or
to decrease the tone. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position,
select BASS or TREB. Then press and hold
the tone button for more than two seconds.
A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the
middle position.
To adjust the tone controls to the middle position,
rst exit tone by pressing another button, causing
the radio to perform that function, or by waiting
ve seconds until the default display returns.
Then press and hold the tone button for more
than two seconds until a beep sounds.
ALL CENTERED displays.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL / FADE /S(Balance/Fade):
To adjust the balance between the right and
the left speakers, press and release the balance
and fade button until BAL (balance) displays.
Turn the ADJ knob to move the sound toward
the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the
rear speakers, press and release the balance and
fade button until FADE displays. Then turn the
ADJ knob to move the sound toward the front
or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle
position, select BAL or FADE. Then press and
hold the balance and fade button for more
than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level
adjusts to the middle position.
To adjust the speaker controls to the middle
position, rst exit balance and fade by pressing
another button, causing the radio to perform that
function, or by waiting ve seconds until the default
display returns. Then press and hold the balance
and fade button for more than two seconds until
a beep sounds. ALL CENTERED displays.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM,
or XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE (automatic tone) or
AUTO EQ (automatic equalization) to
select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed,
the station that was set, returns and the
equalization that was selected is stored
for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
TONE /P/Q(Bass / Treble):Press and release
this button until BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB
(treble) displays. Turn the ADJ knob to increase or
to decrease the tone. The display shows the bass,
midrange, or treble level. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the
middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREB.
Then press and hold the tone button for more
than two seconds. One beep sounds and the tone
control adjusts to the middle position.
To adjust all tone controls to the middle position,
press and hold the tone button while no tone control
displays. ALL CENTERED displays and a beep
sounds. The bass, midrange, and treble adjusts
to the middle position.
AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic
Equalization):Press this button to select
customized equalization settings designed for
country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
To return to the manual mode, press the AUTO
TONE or AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM displays.
You can also manually adjust the bass, midrange,
and treble using the tone button.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL / FADE /S(Balance / Fade):
To adjust the balance between the right and
the left speakers, push and release the balance
and fade button until BAL displays. Turn the
ADJ knob to move the sound toward the right
or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the
rear speakers, push and release the balance
and fade button until FADE displays. Turn the
ADJ (adjust) knob to move the sound toward
the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position,
select BAL or FADE. Then press and hold
the balance and fade button for more than
two seconds. One beep sounds and the speaker
control adjusts to the middle position.
To adjust both speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the tone button while
no speaker control displays. ALL CENTERED
displays and one beep sounds. The balance
and fade adjusts to the middle position.
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™)
To select and nd a desired PTY perform the
following:
1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. PTY for FM or PTYPE for
XM and a program type displays.
2. Turn the ADJ knob to select a PTY.
3. Once the desired PTY displays, press the
up
wSEEK arrow to select the PTY and
go to the PTY’s rst station.
4. To go to another station within that PTY press
the up
wSEEK arrow again. If the radio
cannot nd the desired PTY, NONE FOUND
displays and the radio returns to the last
station you were listening to.
After 15 seconds of inactivity or if the
P-TYPE button is pressed again, the radio
exits program type select mode.
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