2007 SATURN ION CD player

File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the song name
that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is
not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays
the le name without the extension (such as .mp3)
as the track name.
Track names longer than 32 characters or
four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the
last page of text and the extension of the lename
does not display.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created using
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software, can be accessed, however, they cannot
be edited using the radio. These playlists are
treated as special folders containing compressed
audio song les.
Playing an MP3
Insert a CD-R partway into the slot (Single CD
Player), or press the load button and wait for the
message to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player),
label side up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-R
should begin playing.If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R in
the player, it stays in the player. When the
ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R starts to
play where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
and song title displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CD-Rs with an adapter ring. Full-size
CD-Rs and the smaller CD-Rs are loaded in the
same manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There can be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
on page 215for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more
than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play scratched or
damaged CDs, the CD player could be
damaged. While using the CD player, use only
CDs in good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of foreign materials,
liquids, and debris.
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught
in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is
needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD
with a marking pen.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.ZEJECT:Press the CD eject button to eject
CD-R(s). To eject the CD-R that is currently
playing, press and release this button. A beep will
sound and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the
disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R
can be removed. If the CD-R is not removed,
after several seconds, the CD-R automatically pulls
back into the player and begins playing. For the
Six-Disc CD player, press and hold the eject button
for two seconds to eject all discs.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to select MP3 les on
the CD-R currently playing.
©SEEK¨:Press the left SEEK arrow to go to
the start of the current MP3 le, if more than
ten seconds have played. Press the right SEEK
arrow to go to the next MP3 le. If either
SEEK arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the
player continues moving backward or forward
through MP3 les on the CD.
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Sc(Previous Folder):Press the pushbutton
positioned under the Folder label to go to the
rst track in the previous folder.
cT(Next Folder):Press the pushbutton
positioned under the Folder label to go to the rst
track in the next folder.
sREV (Reverse):Press and hold this button
to reverse playback quickly within an MP3 le.
You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
Release this button to resume playing the le.
The elapsed time of the le displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold this
button to advance playback quickly within an MP3
le. You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
Release this button to resume playing the le.
The elapsed time of the le displays.RDM (Random):With the random setting, MP3
les on the CD-R can be played in random, rather
than sequential order, on one CD-R or all discs
in a six-disc CD player. To use random, do one of
the following:
1. To play MP3 les in random order from the
CD-R that is currently playing, press the
pushbutton positioned under the RDM label
until Random Current Disc displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off random play.
2. To play songs from all CDs loaded in a six-disc
CD player in random order, press the
pushbutton positioned under the RDM label
until Randomize All Discs displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off random play.
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h(Music Navigator):Use the music navigator
feature to play MP3 les on the CD-R in order
by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located
below the music navigator label. The player scans
the disc to sort the les by artist and album ID3
tag information. It can take several minutes to scan
the disc depending on the number of MP3 les
recorded to the CD-R. The radio can begin playing
while it is scanning the disc in the background.
When the scan is nished, the CD-R begins
playing again.
Once the disc has been scanned, the player
defaults to playing MP3 les in order by artist. The
current artist playing is shown on the second line of
the display between the arrows. Once all songs by
that artist are played, the player moves to the next
artist in alphabetical order on the CD-R and begins
playing MP3 les by that artist. If you want to listen
to MP3 les by another artist, press the pushbutton
located below either arrow button. The CD goes to
the next or previous artist in alphabetical order.
Continue pressing either button until the desired
artist displays.
To change from playback by artist to playback by
album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort
By label. From the sort screen, push one of thebuttons below the album button. Press the
pushbutton below the back label to return to the
main music navigator screen. The album name
displays on the second line between the arrows and
songs from the current album and begins to play.
Once all songs from that album are played, the
player moves to the next album in alphabetical
order on the CD-R and begins playing MP3 les
from that album.
To exit music navigator mode, press the pushbutton
below the Back label to return to normal MP3
playback.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
while a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the
radio for future listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press this button to play
a CD while listening to the radio. The CD icon
and a message showing disc and/or track number
displays while a CD is in the player. Press this
button again and the system automatically
searches for an auxiliary input device such as a
portable audio player. If a portable audio player is
not connected, “No Aux Input Device” displays.
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Care of Your CDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a
CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD will not play properly or not
at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a
soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in
a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with
water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process
starts from the center to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players
because the lens of the CD optics can become
contaminated by lubricants.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still
tightened to the antenna base. If tightening is
required, tighten by hand.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on
the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of
snow and ice build up for clear radio reception.
A vehicle with a sunroof might not get the
best performance from the XM™ system if the
sunroof is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can
interfere with the performance of the XM™ system.
Make sure the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is
not obstructed.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 270
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 83
Additives, Fuel............................................ 273
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 375
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 290
Air Conditioning..................................155, 157
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 168
Readiness Light....................................... 167
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 418
Airbag System............................................... 68
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 76
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 73
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 71
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 75
Passenger Sensing System....................... 77
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 82
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 75
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 215Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 215
Anti-Lock Brake System .............................. 223
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 172
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 371
Care of Safety Belts................................ 369
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 373
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 370
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 366
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 367
Finish Care.............................................. 370
Finish Damage......................................... 372
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 368
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 372
Tires........................................................ 372
Underbody Maintenance........................... 372
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 373
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 369
Weatherstrips........................................... 369
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 370
Ashtray....................................................... 154
Audio System.............................................. 186
Care of Your CD Player........................... 215
Care of Your CDs.................................... 215
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 215
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Audio System (cont.)
Radio with CD................................190, 195
Setting the Time..............................187, 188
Understanding Radio Reception............... 214
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 215
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 151
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 292
Operation................................................. 110
B
Battery........................................................ 311
Run-Down Protection............................... 153
Battery Warning Light.................................. 170
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 241
Boost Gage................................................. 180
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 225
Parking.................................................... 115
Brakes........................................................ 308
System Warning Light.............................. 170
Braking....................................................... 222
Braking in Emergencies............................... 225
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 104Bulb Replacement....................................... 318
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)............................... 324
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps..............322, 323
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 318
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 318
Headlamps......................................319, 320
License Plate Lamps................................ 326
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 326
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 324
Buying New Tires........................................ 341
C
Calibration..........................................122, 125
California Fuel............................................. 273
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 271
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 384
Carbon Monoxide............... 98,120, 244, 259
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 369
Your CD Player........................................ 215
Your CDs ................................................. 215
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Power
Door Locks................................................ 95
Electrical System..................................... 375
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 178
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 108
Steering Message.................................... 184
Windows.................................................. 101
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 40
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 96
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 23
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving............ 234
Radios........................................................ 186
Care of Your CD Player........................... 215
Care of Your CDs.................................... 215
Radio with CD................................190, 195
Setting the Time..............................187, 188
Understanding Reception......................... 214
Rear Door Security Locks............................. 96
Rear Doors................................................... 97Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
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.......... 402
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 256
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 178
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 91
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 356
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 351
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 326
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 424
Saturn...................................................... 425
United States Government....................... 424
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 84
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 85
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