2007 SATURN OUTLOOK audio

Manual Operation
DC(Fan):The fan buttons on the rear seat audio
control panel let you manually adjust the fan
speed. Press
Dto increase airow andC
to decrease airow.+/−(Increase/Decrease Temperature):These
buttons select the temperature of the air owing into
the rear passenger area. Press the + button for
warmer air and press the−button for cooler air.
The temperature settings will display in 0-12
increments, going from the coolest (0) to the
warmest (12) setting.
N(Mode):Press the mode button to manually
change the direction of the airow in the vehicle.
Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode
appears on the display. Multiple presses cycles
through the delivery selections.
H(Vent):This mode directs air through the
headliner outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air through the
oor outlets as well as the headliner outlets.
The rear system oor outlets are located under
the third row seats.
6(Floor):This mode directs air through the
oor outlets. The rear system oor outlets
are located under the third row seats.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
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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 322. 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 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. Here are some ways in which you can help
avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
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
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check
federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them. Your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been
added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 125for more information.Setting the Time
MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Single
CD and DVD Player
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD or a CD
and DVD player, it has a
H(clock) button for setting
the time and date.
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC (accessory) or
RUN. Press the power knob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. Press the clock button and the HR, MIN, MM,
DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and
year) displays.
3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of
the labels that you want to change. Every time
the pushbutton is pressed again, the time or
the date if selected, increases by one.
Another way to increase the time or date,
is to press the right
¨SEEK arrow or
the
\FWD (forward) button.
To decrease the time or date, press the
left
©SEEK arrow orsREV (reverse)
button, or turn the
fknob, located on the
upper right side of the radio, to adjust the
selected setting.
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Changing the Time and Date Default
Settings
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 MENU button. Once the clock
option displays, press the pushbutton
located under the forward arrow that is
currently displayed on the radio screen until
the 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and the
date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM
(day and month) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the
desired option.
3. Press the MENU button again to apply the
selected default, or let the screen time out.
Radio with CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3)
similar
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This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. While the radio is
tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or
call letters appear on the display. In rare cases, a
radio station can broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly. If
this happens, contact the radio station.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
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.
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):The radio
has Speed Compensated Volume (SCV). When
SCV is on, the radio volume automatically adjusts
to compensate for road and wind noise as you
speed up or slow down while driving. That way, the
volume level should sound about the same as
you drive.
To activate SCV:
1. Set the radio volume to the desired level.
2. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO
VOLUM (volume) label on the radio display.
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Radio Messages
Calibration Error:The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If
Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio
has not been congured properly for your
vehicle and it must be returned to your
dealer/retailer for service.
Locked:This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up the radio.
Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error
cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 303later in this
section for further detail.
Playing a CD (Single CD Player)
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin
playing.
Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player)
LOAD^:Press this button to load CDs into the
CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. Press and release the load button.
2. Wait for the message to insert the disc.
3. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into
the slot, label side up. The player pulls the
CD in.
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the load button for
two seconds. A beep sounds and Load
All Discs displays.
2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to
insert the discs. The CD player takes up to
six CDs.
3. Press the Load button again to cancel loading
more CDs.
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
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©SEEK¨:Press the left SEEK arrow to
go to the start of the current track, if more than
ten seconds on the CD have been played. Press
the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. If
either SEEK arrow is held, or pressed multiple
times, the player continues moving backward or
forward through the tracks on the CD.
sREV (Reverse):Press and hold this button to
reverse playback quickly within a track. You will
hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this
pushbutton to resume playing the track. The
elapsed time of the track displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold this
button to advance playback quickly within a track.
You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release
this button to resume playing the track. The elapsed
time of the track displays.
RDM (Random):With the random setting, the
tracks can be listened to in random, rather than
sequential order, on one CD or all CDs in a six-disc
CD player. To use random, do one of the following:
Press the CD/AUX button, or for a single CD
player, insert a disc partway into the slot of the
CD player. A RDM label displays.To play the tracks from the single CD in random
order, press the pushbutton positioned under
the RDM label until Random Current Disc is
displayed. Press the pushbutton again to turn
off random play.
Press the CD/AUX button, or for a six-disc CD
player, press and hold the LOAD button. A
beep sounds and Load All Discs displays.
Insert one or more discs partway into the slot of
the CD player.
To play tracks 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.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when
a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press this button to play
a CD when listening to the radio. The CD icon and a
message showing disc and/or track number
displays when 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 input device found” displays.
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Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or
CD-RW Disc
If you have a radio with a six-disc CD player, it
has the capability of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R
or CD-RW disc. For more information on how
to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc, see
“Using an MP3” in the index.
CD Messages
CHECK DISC:If this message displays and/or
the CD comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road.
When the road becomes smoother, the CD
should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an
hour and try again.
There could have been a problem while
burning the CD.
The label could be caught in the CD player.If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the
radio displays an error message, write it down and
provide it to your dealer/retailer when reporting
the problem.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack
located on the lower right side of the faceplate.
This is not an audio output; do not plug the
headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack.
You can however, connect an external audio
device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3
player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. to
the auxiliary input jack for use as another source
for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary
device while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See
Defensive Driving on page 322for more
information on driver distraction.
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