RDM (Random):With random, you can listen to
the tracks in random, rather than sequential,
order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use
random, do one of the following:
To play the tracks on the CD you are listening
to in random order, press and release the
RDM button. RANDOM ONE will appear on
the display. Press RDM again to turn off
random play.
To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are
loaded in random order, press and hold
RDM for more than two seconds. You will hear
a beep and RANDOM ALL will appear on
the display. Press RDM again to turn off
random play.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press
AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while
playing a CD. The equalization will be stored
whenever a CD is played. For more information on
AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in
this section.
©SEEK¨:Press the left arrow to go to the
start of the current track, if more than ten seconds
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the
next track. If either arrow is pressed more
than once, the player will continue moving
backward or forward through the CD.
©SCAN¨:To scan one CD, press and hold
either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until
TRACK SCAN appears on the display and you
hear a beep. The radio will go to the next
track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next
track. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop
scanning.
To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either
SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until ALL
CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear
a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of
the rst track of each loaded CD. Press either
SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning.
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SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press
this button twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play
of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a
DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button
again to continue the play of the DVD or CD.
y(Main DVD 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 playing a DVD.
z(Set-up Menu):Press this button to adjust the
color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode,
and dynamic range compression. The dynamic
range compression feature can be used to reduce
loud audio and increase low audio produced by
some DVDs.To change a feature back to the factory default
setting, press this button to display the feature,
then press and hold this button. The default setting
will appear on the display.
While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press and
hold this button to display and to remove the track
and time information.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation Arrows):Use
the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the
choices that are highlighted in any menu.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label
side up into the loading slot. The DVD player
will continue loading the disc and the player will
automatically start, if the vehicle is in RUN,
ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active.
If a disc is already in the player, press the
play/pause button on the DVD player faceplate or
on the remote control.
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[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding,
press this button again. This button may not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play
of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a
DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button
again to continue the play of the DVD or CD.
When the DVD is playing, press the pause button
then press the fast forward button. The DVD
will continue playing in a slow play mode.
To cancel slow play mode, press the play/pause
button.
u(Next Track/Chapter):Press this button to
advance to the beginning of the next track
or chapter. This button may not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the battery compartment door located
on the bottom of the remote control.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the
compartment. Make sure that they are
installed correctly, using the diagram on the
inside of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery door securely.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long
period of time, remove the batteries and keep them
in a cool, dry place.
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Problem Recommended Action
After stopping the player,
I push Play but
sometimes the DVD
starts where I left off and
sometimes at the
beginning.If the stop button was
pressed one time, the
DVD player will resume
playing where the DVD
was stopped. If the stop
button was pressed
two times the DVD player
will begin to play from the
beginning of the DVD.
The auxiliary source is
running but there is no
picture or sound.Check that the DVD
player is in the auxiliary
source mode.
Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
My disc is stuck in the
player. The Load/Eject
button does not work.Turn the DVD power off,
then on, then press the
load/eject button on the
DVD player.
Do not attempt to forcibly
remove the disc from the
DVD player. This could
permanently damage the
disc and DVD player.Problem Recommended Action
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts out
or buzzes.Check for obstructions,
low batteries, reception
range, and interference
from cellular telephone
towers or by using your
cellular telephone in the
vehicle.
Check that the
headphones are facing
the front of the vehicle.
I lost the remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer for
assistance.
The DVD is playing, but
there is no picture or
sound.Check that the DVD
player is in DVD mode.
The audio/video skips
or jumps.The DVD or CD could be
dirty, scratched, or
damaged.
The audio from the radio
for the Radio with
Six-Disc CD and XM™
has taken over the audio
from the DVD or CD when
using the wired
headphones.The RSE is working
correctly.
Use the wireless
headphones or have the
front seat passengers
listen to another audio
source.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by
heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with
traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have
time to cool between hard stops. The brakes
will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy
braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and
allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are
driving, brake normally but do not pump the
brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to
push down. If the engine stops, you will still have
some power brake assist. But you will use it
when you brake. Once the power assist is used
up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modi cations on page 468.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system
that will help prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive
away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on. This is normal.
If there is a problem
with ABS, this warning
light will stay on.
SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning
Light on page 255.
Along with ABS, your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear
Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP
problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights will
come on accompanied by a 10-second chime. The
lights and chime will come on each time the ignition
is turned on until the problem is repaired. See your
dealer for service.
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Remember: ABS does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or
always decrease stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have
time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly
slows or stops. Always leave enough room up
ahead to stop, even though you have ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake
pedal down rmly and let anti-lock work for you.
You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice
some noise, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.
Traction Assist System (TAS)
Your vehicle may have a Traction Assist
System (TAS) that limits wheel spin. This is
especially useful in slippery road conditions.
The system operates only if it senses that one or
both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning
to lose traction. When this happens, the system
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
The traction control system is enabled every time
your vehicle is started. The system will activate
if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction.
You may hear or feel the system working or notice a
lack of accelerator response, but this is normal.
The Traction Assist System may operate on dry
roads under some conditions. When this happens,
you may notice a reduction in acceleration.
This is normal and doesn’t mean there’s a problem
with your vehicle. Examples of these conditions
include a hard acceleration in a turn, an abrupt
upshift or downshift of the transmission or driving
on rough roads.
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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TAS
begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage
the cruise control. SeeCruise Control on page 217.
When the traction off
light is on, the TAS is
off and will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
The traction off light will come on under the
following conditions:
The Traction Assist System is turned off,
either by pressing the TAS on/off button,
located on the instrument panel, or by turning
off the automatic engagement feature of
the TAS.
The transmission is in FIRST (1); TAS will not
operate in this gear. This is normal.
The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough
road. When the vehicle leaves the rough
surface, slows down or stops, the light will go
off and TAS will turn on again. This is normal.
A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake
System or engine-related problem has been
detected and the vehicle needs service.
If the vehicle has been driven with the TAS
system on for long periods of time, or if the
vehicle has gone through many several high
speed braking maneuvers the system may be
automatically disabled. The system will
automatically re-enable after approximately
two minutes of not using the brakes.
SeeTraction Off Light on page 256.
The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the
factory, will automatically come on whenever
you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road conditions, you should
always leave the system on. But you can turn
the TAS off if you ever need to. You should turn
the TAS off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand,
mud or snow and rocking the vehicle is required.
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Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and
lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might
indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is
all right to pass, providing the road ahead is
clear. Never cross a solid line on your side of
the lane or a double solid line, even if the road
seems empty of approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you are awaiting an opportunity.
For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area of vision, especially if you are
following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not
have adequate space if the vehicle ahead
suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a
reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming
up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane
and do not get too close. Time your move so
you will be increasing speed as the time comes
to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to
pass, you will have a running start that more
than makes up for the distance you would loseby dropping back. And if something happens to
cause you to cancel your pass, you need only
slow down and drop back again and wait for
another opportunity.
If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow
vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that
someone is not trying to pass you as you pull
out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to
glance over your shoulder and check the
blind spot.
Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and start your left lane change signal
before moving out of the right lane to pass.
When you are far enough ahead of the passed
vehicle to see its front in your vehicle’s inside
mirror, activate the right lane change signal and
move back into the right lane. Remember that,
if your vehicle’s passenger side outside mirror
is convex, the vehicle you just passed may
seem to be farther away from you than it
really is.
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