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 234. 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 234.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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(Bass/Treble):Push and release this knob
until BAS or TRE appears on the display. Turn
this knob to increase or to decrease. The display
shows the bass or the treble level. If a station
is weak or has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle
position, push and hold the tone knob. The radio
produces one beep.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the tone knob
when no tone or speaker control is displayed.
CEN (center) displays and a beep sounds.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this
button to select customized equalization settings
designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock,
and classical.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
push and release the tone knob until MANUAL
displays.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
between the right and the left speakers, push and
release this knob until BAL displays. Turn the
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 speaker knob
until FAD displays. Turn the knob to move
the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and the fade to the
middle position, push the speaker knob, then
push it again and hold it until one beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the speaker knob
when no tone or speaker control is displayed.
CEN displays and a beep sounds.
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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 EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. Whenever
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/Treble)
e
(Bass/Treble):Push and release this knob
until BASS or TREB displays. Turn this knob
to increase or to decrease. The display shows the
bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle
position, while in bass or treble, push and hold the
tone knob. The radio produces one beep.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the tone knob
when no tone or speaker control is displayed.
ALL CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this
button to select customized equalization settings
designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop,
rock and classical.
The equalization one through seven options are
included only if your vehicle is equipped with
the Bose
®system. Press the AUTO EQ button
to select equalization settings designed for
equalization one through seven.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
push and release the tone knob until BASS and
TREB displays.
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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 transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake. If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer
case is not in NEUTRAL.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.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into
the cigarette lighter or the accessory power
outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps
that are not needed. This will avoid sparks
and help save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!
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Audio System(s).......................................... 201
Care of Your CD Player........................... 232
Care of Your CDs.................................... 231
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 232
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 230
Radio with CD......................................... 203
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 211
Setting the Time...................................... 202
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 230
Understanding Radio Reception............... 230
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 232
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 165
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 329
Operation................................................. 106
B
Battery........................................................ 351
Electric Power Management..................... 168
Run-Down Protection............................... 169
Battery Warning Light.................................. 181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 278
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 14Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 239
Emergencies............................................ 241
Parking.................................................... 116
System Warning Light.............................. 182
Brakes........................................................ 347
Braking....................................................... 238
Braking in Emergencies............................... 241
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 101
Bulb Replacement....................................... 361
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 358
Headlamps............................................... 362
License Plate Lamps................................ 364
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 365
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.............................. 363
Buying New Tires........................................ 383C
Calibration..........................................122, 125
California Fuel............................................. 316
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 315
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
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Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid.......................................... 345
Windows.................................................... 97
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 38
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 94
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 21
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 338
Radios........................................................ 201
Care of Your CD Player........................... 232
Care of Your CDs.................................... 231
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 230
Radio with CD......................................... 203
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 211
Setting the Time...................................... 202
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 230
Understanding Reception......................... 230
Reading Lamps........................................... 168Rear Axle.................................................... 357
Locking.................................................... 243
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 35
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 32
Rear Storage Area...................................... 146
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 159
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 125
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display................................ 122
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 440
Recovery Loops.......................................... 287
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 295
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 88
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation..................................... 89
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 396
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 393
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 365
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 464
General Motors........................................ 464
United States Government....................... 464
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