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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never
replace your own judgment. See the Navigation
System manual for some tips to help you
reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
works with the vehicle’s audio system. The
DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE
system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video
display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless
headphones, and a remote control. SeeRadio with
CD and DVD on page 239for more information
on the vehicle’s audio/DVD system.
Before You Drive
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers
only. The driver cannot safely view the video
screen while driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE
system may or may not work until the temperature
is within the operating range. The operating range
for the RSE system is above−4°F (−20°C) or below
140°F (60°C). If the temperature of your vehicle is
outside of this range, heat or cool the vehicle until
the temperature is within the operating range of the
RSE system.
Parental Control
The Rear Seat Entertainment System may have a
Parental Control feature, depending on which
radio you have. The Parental Control feature will
turn off the video screen and disable all button
operations from the remote control. This feature
can also be used to gain the attention of the
rear passengers that are using headphones.
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To enable Parental Control press and hold the
radio power button for more than 2 seconds. If on,
the radio and video screen will turn off. If a
DVD and/or CD is playing, it will be stopped.
A “padlock” icon or a text message may be
displayed on the radio display depending on which
radio you have, while Parental Control is on.
The radio can be turned back on with a single
press of the power button and used normally, but
the RSE system will remain in Parental Control.
To turn off Parental Control, press and hold
the radio power button for more than 2 seconds.
The video screen will return to the state they were
in before Parental Control was turned on. The
“padlock” icon will disappear from the radio
display.
Parental Control can also be turned off by inserting
or ejecting any disc, an ignition cycle, or pressing
the “play” icon on the radio DVD display menu.Headphones
The RSE includes two sets of wireless
headphones that are only dedicated to this
system. These headphones are used to listen to
the DVD radio or an auxiliary device connected to
the RCA jacks. The wireless headphones have
an ON/OFF switch and a volume control.
To use the headphones, turn the switch to ON.
An indicator light located on the headphones
will illuminate. If the light does not illuminate, the
batteries may need to be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section for more
information. Switch the headphones to OFF when
not in use.
The infrared transmitters are located in the display
below the video screen. The headphones will
shut off automatically to save the battery power if
the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the
headphones are out of range of the transmitters for
more than three minutes. If you move too far
forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones
will lose the audio signal.
To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the
volume control located on the right side.
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How to Change the RSE Video
Screen Settings
The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom),
screen brightness, and setup menu language
can be changed from the on screen setup menu.
To change any feature, perform the following:
1. Press the display menu button on the remote
control.
2. Use the remote control menu navigation
arrows and the enter button to use the
setup menu.
3. Press the display menu button again to
remove the setup menu from the screen.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may
be heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear
seat audio system, if your vehicle has this
feature.
The RSE system will always transmit the audio
signal to the wireless headphones, if there is audio
available. See “Headphones” earlier in this
section for more information.
When a device is connected to the radio’s auxiliary
input jack, if your vehicle has this feature, or A/V
jacks, the rear seat passengers will be able to hear
audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless
or wired headphones. The front seat passengers
will be able to listen to playback from this device
through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as
the source on the radio.
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Video Screen
The video screen is located in the RSE overhead
console.
To use the video screen, do the following:
1. Push the release button located on the RSE
overhead console.
2. Turn the screen to the desired position.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up
into its locked position.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its
locked position, the screen will remain on, this
is normal, and the DVD will continue to play
through the previous audio source. Use the remote
control power button or eject the disc to turn off
the screen.
The RSE overhead console contains the IR
transmitters for the wireless headphones and the
IR receivers for the remote control. They are
located at the rear of the console.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video
screen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaning
the Video Screen” later in this section for
more information.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window at the rear of the RSE overhead console
and press the desired button. Direct sunlight
or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE
transmitter to receive signals from the remote
control. If the remote control does not seem to be
working, the batteries may need to be replaced.
See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.
Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect
the function of the remote control.
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the
remote control power button can be used to turn
on the video screen display and start the disc. The
radio can also turn on the video screen display.
SeeRadio with CD and DVD on page 239
for more information.
Notice:Storing the remote control in a hot
area or in direct sunlight may damage it,
and the repairs will not be covered by your
warranty. Keep the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place.
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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the video
screen on and off.
P(Illumination):Press this button to turn the
remote control backlight on. The backlight will
automatically time out after 7 to 10 seconds if no
other button is pressed while the backlight is on.
v(Title):Press this button to return the DVD to
the main menu of the DVD. This function may
vary for each disc.
y(Main 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 using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation Arrows):Use
the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the choice
that is highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Menu):Press this button to adjust
the brightness, screen display mode (normal,
full, or zoom), and display the language menu.
q(Return):Press this button to exit the current
active menu and return to the previous menu.
This button will operate only when the display
menu or a DVD menu is active.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press this
button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
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Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
turned on or in accessory.
The picture does not ll the
screen. There are black
borders on the top and
bottom or on both sides or
it looks stretched out.Check the display mode
settings in the setup menu
by pressing the display
menu button on the remote
control.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
The remote control does
not work.Check to make sure there
is no obstruction between
the remote control and the
transmitter window.
Check the batteries to
make sure they are not
dead or installed
incorrectly.
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.Problem Recommended Action
The auxiliary source is
running but there is no
picture or sound.Check that the RSE video
screen is in the auxiliary
source mode.
Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
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 on
correctly using the L (left)
and R (right) on the
headphones.
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 RSE video
screen is sourced to the
DVD player.
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DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message depends on
which radio you have. The video screen may
display one of the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error:This message is
displayed when there are disc load or eject
problems.
Disc Format Error:This message will be
displayed, if the disc is inserted with the disc label
wrong side up, or if the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error:This message will be
displayed, if the disc is not from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:This message will be
displayed, if no disc is present when the EJECT
button is pressed on the radio.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion may occur when operating cellular
phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position
Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or
walkie talkies.
It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player
when operating one of these devices in or near the
vehicle.
*Excludes the OnStar
®System.
Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console
When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface,
use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean
cloth dampened with clean water. Use care
when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as
damage may result.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of
your vehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret
code to disable all radio functions whenever
battery power is removed and the radio is placed
in a different vehicle. This feature requires no
user input to be activated. The radio is
automatically armed when it is put into the vehicle
for the rst time.
If THEFTLOCK
®is activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen. The radio will display LOCKED.
If this occurs, the radio will need to be returned
to your GM dealer.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
The audio steering
wheel controls may be
different depending
on your vehicles
options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio
station stored as a favorite.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or previous track.
If your vehicle has OnStar
®, press the down arrow
button to end an OnStar®Hands-Free Call or
the Advisor Playback. It will also cancel or hang-up
an incoming Hands-Free Call.
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