
TRAF (Traffic):If TRAFFIC displays, the tuned
station broadcasts traffic announcements and
when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned
radio station you will hear it.
If the station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press the TRAF button and
the radio seeks to a station that does. When a
station that broadcasts traffic announcements
is found, the radio stops seeking and TRAF
between brackets appears on display. If no
station is found that broadcasts traffic
announcements, NO TRAFFIC INFO displays.
If TRAF is on the display, press the TRAF
button to turn off the traffic announcements.
The radio plays the traffic announcement even
if the volume is low. The radio interrupts the
play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts
traffic announcements.
This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.Radio Messages
CALIBRATE:The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
If CALIBRATE displays, it means that the radio
has not been con gured properly for your vehicle
and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer
for service.
LOCKED:This message is displayed when
the THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take
your vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 259later in
this section for further detail.
Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin
playing. If you want to insert a CD with the
ignition off, rst press the eject button or the
DISP (display) knob.
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XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press theOknob to turn the system
on and off.
u(Volume):Turn theuknob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease
the volume.DISP (Display):Press this knob to switch
the display between time and temperature or
radio station frequency and temperature.
When the ignition is off, press this knob to
display the time.
For RDS, press the DISP knob to change
what displays while using RDS. The display
options are station name, RDS station
frequency, PTY, and the name of the
program (if available).
For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP
knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different
categories of information related to the current
song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category
or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, press
the DISP knob until the desired option
displays, then hold the knob for two seconds.
A beep sounds and the selected display
becomes the default.
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MSG (Traffic):If TRAFFIC displays, the tuned
station broadcasts traffic announcements and
when a traffic announcement comes on the
tuned radio station you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast
traffic announcements, press and hold this
button for two seconds and the radio seeks to a
station that does. When a station that broadcasts
traffic announcements is found, the radio stops
seeking and TRAF between brackets displays.
When a traffic announcement comes on the
tuned radio station you will hear it. If no station
is found that broadcasts traffic announcements,
NO TRAFFIC INFO displays.
If TRAF displays, press and hold the MSG
button for two seconds to turn off the traffic
announcements.
The radio plays the traffic announcement even
if the volume is low. The radio interrupts the
play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts
traffic announcements.
This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.Radio Messages
CALIBRATE:The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
If CALIBRATE displays, it means that the radio
has not been con gured properly for the vehicle
and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer
for service.
LOCKED:This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take
your vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 259later in
this section for further detail.
Playing a CD
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD
in the player, it stays in the player. When
the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts
playing where it stopped, if it was the last
selected audio source.
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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).
Updating Updating
encryption codeThe encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle
is moved into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH 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 Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist 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 Info Song/Program Title
not availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info Category Name
not availableNo category information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time
on this channel. The system is working properly.
Not Found No channel available for
the chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
XM Locked Theft lock active The XM™ receiver in your vehicle could have previously
been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™
receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having your vehicle serviced,
check with your dealer/retailer.
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/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure in
the receiver moduleIf this message does not clear within a short period of
time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your
dealer/retailer.
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Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop playing a disc, press and release
the
c/Z(stop) button on the DVD player
faceplate or the remote control.
To resume playback, press the
k(play/pause)
button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote
control. The movie should resume play from
where it was last stopped if the disc has not been
ejected or the stop button has not been pressed
twice on the remote control.
If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button
has been pressed twice on the remote control,
press the
k(play) button once to resume play
at the beginning of the disc. A resume symbol
appears momentarily on the video screen.
When the resume symbol is displayed, press
the
k(play) button again to resume playback
from where the disc last stopped.
Ejecting a Disc
Press thec/Z(eject) button, on the DVD
player or the remote control, to eject the disc.If a disc is ejected from the player, but not
removed, the DVD player reloads the disc after
a short period of time. The disc is stored in
the DVD player. The DVD player does not
resume play of the disc automatically.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window on the DVD player and press the desired
button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could
affect the ability of the transmitter to receive signals
from the remote control. If the remote control does
not seem to be working, the batteries might need
to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight
affects the function of the remote control.
Notice:Do not store the remote control in
heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the
remote control and it would not be covered
by your warranty. Keep the remote control
stored in the rear seat armrest when not in use.
If your vehicle is the Malibu MAXX, your vehicle
may have a rear seat storage compartment.
Store the headphones and the remote control in
this compartment when not in use.
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Problem Recommended Action
My disc is stuck in
the player. The eject
button does not work.Press the eject button on
the DVD player. Turn the
power off, then on again,
then press the eject
button on the DVD player.
Do not attempt to force
or remove the disc from
the player. If the problem
persists, return to your
dealer/retailer for further
assistance.
I lost the remote control
and/or the headphones.Contact your dealer/
retailer for assistance.
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts out
or buzzes for a moment,
then it comes back.This could be caused by
blocking the transmitting
area between the
headphones and the
transmitter on the DVD
player. Make sure
nothing is between the
headphones and the
DVD player.Problem Recommended Action
DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme
temperatures your DVD
system might not be
operable. Temperatures
below−4°F (−20°C) or
above 158°F (70°C)
could damage the DVD
system. Operate the
DVD system under
normal or comfortable
cabin temperature ranges.
The wireless headphones
have audio distortion.Verify that the headphones
are facing to the front of
the vehicle, left and right
sides are indicated on the
headphones to ensure
that the signal is received
properly.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the signal coming
from the auxiliary device
and make sure that the
connection and the
signal are good.
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When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer,
press this button to select the next CD, if multiple
CDs are loaded. This function is not active if the
front seat passengers are listening to a CD.
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between playing the radio and CD.
xSEEKw:When listening to the radio,
press the down
xor upwSEEK arrow to go
to the previous or to the next station and stay
there. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to the same band.
When a CD is playing, press the down
xSEEK
arrow to go to the start of the current track if
more than ve seconds have played. Press the
up
wSEEK arrow to go to the next track on
a CD. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to a CD.
xw(Volume):Press the downxor upwarrow
to increase or decrease the volume on the wired
headphones (not included). The arrows on the
right are for the right headphones and the arrows
on the left are for the left headphones.
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 Identi cation Number (VIN). If the
radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does
not operate and LOCKED displays.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio
cannot operate if stolen.
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