2007 PONTIAC TORRENT manual radio set

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 290. 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 290.
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To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour or to change the date default setting
from month/day/year to day/month/year, follow
these instructions:
1. Press the clock button and then the
pushbutton located under the forward arrow
label. Once the time 12H and 24H, and
the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and year)
and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year)
are displayed.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the
desired option.
3. Press the clock or MENU button again to
apply the selected default, or let the screen
time out.Radio with CD (Base)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume.
The radio remembers the previous volume setting
whenever the radio is turned on. You can still
manually adjust the volume by using the
volume knob.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or
Treble):To adjust bass, midrange, or treble,
press the tune knob until the tone control labels
appear on the display. Continue pressing to
highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton
positioned under the desired label. Turn the
tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust
the highlighted setting. If a station’s frequency
is weak, or if there is static, decrease the treble.
To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to
the middle position, press the pushbutton
positioned under the BASS, MID, or TREB label
for more than two seconds. A beep will sound and
the level adjusts to the middle position.
To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to
the middle position, press the tune knob for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
EQ (Equalization):Press this button to choose
bass and treble equalization settings designed
for different types of music. Your choices are pop,
rock, country, talk, jazz, and classical. Selecting
MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns
the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source.
If your radio is equipped with a Bose®audio
system, your EQ settings are either MANUAL
or TALK.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust balance
or fade, press the tune knob until the speaker
control labels appear on the display. Press
the pushbutton positioned under the desired label.
Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the highlighted setting. You can also
adjust the highlighted setting by pressing either the
SEEK, FWD, or REV button until the desired
levels are obtained.
To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle
position, press the pushbutton positioned under the
BAL or FADE label for more than two seconds.
A beep will sound and the level adjusts to
the middle position.
To quickly adjust both the balance and fade to the
middle position at one time, press the tune knob for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
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O(Power):Press this knob to turn the radio on.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume. A single
press turns the radio off. Press and holding the
knob for more than two seconds turns off the entire
radio and rear seat entertainment system and
starts the parental control feature which prevents
the rear seat occupant from operating the Rear
Seat Audio (RSA) system or remote control.
A lock symbol appears next to the clock display.
The parental control feature remains on until
a subsequent press and hold of the power button
is performed (more than two seconds), or until
the driver turns the ignition off and exits the
vehicle.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to change tracks on a
CD or DVD, to manually tune a radio station, or to
change clock or date settings, while in the clock
or date setting mode. See the information
given earlier in this section specic to the radio,
CD, and the DVD. Also, seeSetting the Time
(Without Date Display) on page 220orSetting the
Time (With Date Display) on page 220, for
setting the clock and date.
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter):Press this
button to return to the start of the current track
or chapter. Press this button again to go to
the previous track or chapter. This button may not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
SEEK
¨(Next Track/Chapter):Press this
button to go to the next track or chapter. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
sREV (Reverse):Press this button to fast
reverse the CD or DVD, ve times the normal
speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while
in fast reverse. To stop fast reversing, press
this button again. This button may not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press this button to
fast forward the CD or DVD. The radio displays the
elapsed time and fast forwards ve times the
normal speed. To stop fast forwarding, press this
button again. This button may not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 288
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 274
Radio with CD................................222, 228
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 239
Setting the Time...................................... 220
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 285
Understanding Radio Reception............... 287
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 160
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 357
Operation................................................. 119
B
Battery........................................................ 372
Electric Power Management..................... 163
Run-Down Protection............................... 164
Battery Warning Light.................................. 179
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 313
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 295
Emergencies............................................ 297
Parking.................................................... 122
System Warning Light.............................. 180
Brakes........................................................ 369Braking....................................................... 294
Braking in Emergencies............................... 297
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 114
Bulb Replacement....................................... 380
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 380
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 381
License Plate Lamps................................ 383
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 384
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.............................. 382
Buying New Tires........................................ 401
C
Calibration..........................................129, 131
California Fuel............................................. 342
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 340
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 436
Carbon Monoxide..............107, 127, 316, 328
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 424
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 288
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 288
Cargo Lamp................................................ 162
CD, MP3 ............................................257, 264
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PASS-Key®III+........................................... 112
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 113
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 164
Door Locks.............................................. 105
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 190
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 116
Seat.......................................................... 10
Windows.................................................. 110
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 42
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 105
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 24
R
Radios........................................................ 218
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 288
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 288
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 274
Radio with CD................................222, 228
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 239
Setting the Time...................................... 220
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 285Radios (cont.)
Understanding Reception ......................... 287
Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover............................................. 140
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 106
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 39
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 141
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 274
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 36
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 155
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.......................................... 131
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..................... 129
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...................... 129
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 129
Reclining Seatbacks, Manual......................... 11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 449
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 326
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 190
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 97
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 411
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 409
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 384
486