2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU radio controls

Security Light...............................................3-44
Cruise Control Light......................................3-44
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-45
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-46
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-46
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-48
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-53Audio System(s).............................................3-59
Setting the Clock..........................................3-60
Radio(s)......................................................3-62
Using an MP3..............................................3-73
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-79
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-79
Radio Reception...........................................3-80
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-81
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-81
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp
system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness
along with other lamps such as the taillamps,
sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel
lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument
panel that controls the automatic headlamp system.
Make sure it is not covered or the automatic headlamp
system will be on when it is not needed.
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the DRL and the automatic
headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or
bright overhead street lights does not affect the system.
The DRL and automatic headlamp systems will only
be affected when the light sensor sees a change
in lighting lasting longer than this delay.If vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system comes on immediately. Once
the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute
for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL
if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure
the instrument panel brightness control is in the full
bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness
Control” underInstrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-16.
To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system
off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior light
switch to the off/on position. For vehicles rst sold in
Canada, the transmission must stay in PARK (P) for this
function.
The regular headlamps should be used when needed.
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Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
There are two accessory power outlets. One accessory
power outlet is located inside the storage bin below
the climate controls and the other outlet is on the rear of
the center storage console.
To use an outlet, lift the protective cap. When not in
use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
The accessory power outlet is operational at all times.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for
an extended period of time while the vehicle is off
will drain the battery. Power is always supplied
to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating.Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on the accessory power outlet.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle can damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment
exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
3-19

Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read
the pages following to familiarize yourself with its
features.
{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. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2. 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.
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 2-24for more
information.
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Finding a Station
BAND:Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays.
f(Tune):Turn to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the arrows to go to the previous or
the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for a
few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes
to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to
the next station. Press either arrow again to stop
scanning.
The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
To scan presets within the current selected band by
pressing and holding either seek arrow for four seconds
until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored
preset, plays for a few seconds if a strong signal is
present, then goes to the next stored preset. The station
frequency ashes while the radio is in the scan mode.
4(Information):Press to switch the display between
the radio station frequency and the time. While the
ignition is off, press this button to display the time.
4(Information) (With XM™ Satellite Radio Service,
MP3, and RDS Features):Press this button to
display additional text information related to the current
FM-RDS or XM™ station, or MP3 song. A choice of
additional information such as: Channel, Song, Artist,
and CAT (category) can appear. Continue pressing this
button to highlight the desired label, or press the
pushbutton positioned under any one of the labels and
the information about that label displays.
While information is not available, No Info displays.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is in PARK (P). Tune to your
favorite stations using the presets, favorites button,
and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this
feature. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):Your
radio may display some or all tones such as BASS, MID,
and TREB. To adjust the tone settings, press the
fknob or for the AM-FM radio, you can also press the
EQ button until the tone control labels display. Press
the pushbutton positioned under the desired label, then
turn the
fknob clockwise or counterclockwise to
adjust the highlighted setting. The highlighted setting
can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow.
On some radios, the
\FWD (forward) andsREV
(reverse) buttons are available and can be used to
adjust the desired tone levels.
If a station’s frequency is weak, or has static, decrease
the treble.
Your radio may be capable of adjusting bass, midrange,
or treble to the middle position by pressing the
pushbuttton positioned under the BASS, MID (midrange),
or TREB (treble) label for more than two seconds.
The radio beeps once and the level adjusts to the
middle position.
Your radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone
and speaker controls to the middle position by pressing
the
fknob for more than two seconds until the radio
beeps once.EQ (Equalization):Press this button to select preset
equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode, press the EQ button until
Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass,
midrange, or treble by pressing the
fknob.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
`
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust balance
or fade, press the
`if your radio has this symbol, or
the
fknob until the speaker control labels display.
Continue pressing to highlight the desired label, or press
the pushbutton positioned under the desired label.
Turn the
fknob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust
the highlighted setting. The highlighted setting can
also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow.
On some radios, the
\FWD (forward) andsREV
(reverse) buttons are available and can be used to
adjust the desired tone levels.
Your radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fade
to the middle position by pressing the pushbuttton
positioned under the BAL or FADE label for more than
two seconds. The radio beeps once and the level
adjusts to the middle position.
Your radio may also be capable of adjusting all speaker
and tone controls to the middle position by pressing
the
fknob for more than two seconds until the radio
beeps once.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does
not operate and LOC, LOCK, or LOCKED could display.
With THEFTLOCK activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this
feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
They include the following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the down or up arrow to
go to the next or to the previous radio station and
stay there. The radio seeks stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.To scan stations, press and hold either the down or
up arrow for two seconds until SCAN displays and
a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for
a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press
either the down or up arrow again to stop scanning.
When a CD is playing, press the down or up arrow to
go to the next or to the previous track.
To scan the current CD, press and hold the down or
up arrow for more than two seconds. The CD does go to
the next track, plays the rst 10 seconds, then goes
to the next track. Press the down or up arrow again to
stop scanning.
To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and hold the down
or up arrow for more than four seconds. The CD does
goes to the next CD, plays the rst 10 seconds of
each track, then goes to the next CD. Press the down
or up arrow again to stop scanning.
+
e−e(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the radio volume.
g(Mute/Voice Recognition):Press and release
this button to silence the vehicle speakers only.
The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if your
vehicle has these features, is not muted. Press and
release this button again, to turn the sound on.
Press and hold this button for longer than one second to
interact with the OnStar
®system. See theOnStar®
System on page 2-42in this manual for more information.
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Fuses Usage
7 Not Used
8 Not Used
9 Not Used
10 Sunroof Controls
11 Not Used
12 Not Used
13 Audio Amplier
14 Heated Seat Controls
15 Not Used
16Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, XM™ Satellite
Radio, UGDO
17 Back-up Lamps
18 Not Used
19 Not Used
20 Auxiliary Power Outlets
21 Not Used
22 Trunk Release
23 Rear DefogFuses Usage
24 Heated Mirrors
25 Fuel Pump
Relays Usage
26 Rear Window Defogger
27 Park Lamps
28 Not Used
29 Not Used
30 Not Used
31 Not Used
32 Not Used
33 Back-up Lamps
34 Not Used
35 Not Used
36 Trunk Release
37 Fuel Pump
38 (Diode) Cargo Lamp
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