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AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):With automatic
volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to make
up for road and wind noise while driving by increasing
the volume as vehicle speed increases.
Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL, or depending on
your radio, MIN, MED, or MAX. AUTO VOL. Each higher
setting provides more volume compensation at faster
vehicle speeds. On some radios, NONE may display if
the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed. To turn
automatic volume off, press this button until OFF, AVOL
OFF, or AUTO VOL OFF displays.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display shows the
selection.
oTUNEp:Turn to select radio stations.
op/©¨SEEK:Press either SEEK arrow, or
depending on the radio, SEEK or TYPE arrow to go
to the previous or to the next station and stay there.
The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that
are in the selected band.
©SCAN¨:Press and hold either SCAN arrow, or
depending on the radio, SCAN or TYPE arrow briey
until SCAN or SCN displays and a beep is heard.
The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again
to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN
arrow, or depending on the radio, SCAN or TYPE arrow
for more than four seconds. PSCN or PSC displays and a
double beep is heard. The radio goes to a preset station,
plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset
station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning
presets.
The radio only scans stations with a strong signal that are
in the selected band.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programed
on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When that
numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station
that was set, returns.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for each pushbutton.
To store an equalization setting to a preset station
perform the following:
1. Tune to the preset station.
2. Press and release the AUTO EQ button to select
the equalization setting.
Once the equalization no longer displays, the
equalization is set for that preset station.
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
AUDIO:Push and release until BASS, MID (midrange)
(without Bose®), or TREB (treble) displays. Turn to
increase or to decrease the tone. The display shows the
bass, midrange (without Bose
®), or treble level. If a
station is weak or has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust the bass, midrange (without Bose
®), or treble
to the middle position while it is displayed, push and
hold this knob. The radio produces one beep and
adjusts the display level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no
tone or speaker controls displays. ALL CENTERED
displays and a beep is heard.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press to select
customized equalization settings designed for country/
western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, push
and release this button until CUSTOM displays.
The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each
preset and source.
If the radio has the Bose
®audio system, the equalization
settings are either CUSTOM or TALK.
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Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
For the Base Radio, pushbuttons have factory PTY
presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can
be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2.
2. Press the TYPE button to activate program type
select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY
displays.
3. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the
TYPE button to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When that
numbered pushbutton is pressed (while in PTY
mode), the PTY that was set, returns.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
RDS Messages
ALERT! (MP3 Radio):Alert warns of local or national
emergencies. When an alert announcement comes
on the current radio station, ALERT! displays. You will
hear the announcement, even if the volume is low
or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play stops during
the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be
turned off.ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all
RDS stations.
TRAF (Traffic) (MP3 Radio):If TRAF displays, the
tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and you
will hear a traffic announcement when the tuned radio
station broadcasts one.
If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements,
press the TRAF button and the radio seeks to a station
that does. When a station that broadcasts traffic
announcements is found, the radio stops seeking and
TRAF displays. If no station is found that broadcasts
traffic announcements, No Traf displays.
If TRAF displays, press the TRAF button to turn off the
traffic announcements.
The radio plays the traffic announcement if the volume is
low. The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the last tuned
station broadcasts traffic announcements.
This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio
Service.
INFO (Information):If the current station has a
message, the information symbol or INFO displays. Press
this button to see the message. The message can display
the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
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To eject multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the
Zbutton for two seconds.
A beep is heard and the indicator light, located to
the right of the slot, begins to ash and EJECT ALL
displays.
2. Once the light stops ashing, REMOVE CD #
displays. The CD ejects and can be removed.
Once the CD is removed, the indicator light begins
ashing again and another CD ejects.
To stop ejecting the CDs, press the
Zbutton.
If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD
automatically pulls back into the player. If CD is pushed
back into the player, before the 25-second time period is
complete, the player senses an error and tries to eject the
CD several times before stopping.
Do not repeatedly press the
Zbutton to eject a CD
after pushing it in manually. The player’s 25-second
eject timer resets at each press of eject, causing
the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second
time period has elapsed.
1 FLD
x(Previous) (MP3 Radio):This pushbutton
does not work while using a non-MP3 CD.2 FLD
w(Next) (MP3 Radio):This pushbutton does
not work while using a non-MP3 CD.
1 PREV (Previous) (Base Radio):Press to go to the
beginning of the current track (if more than eight seconds
have played), or to the beginning of the previous track
(if less than eight seconds have played). TRACK and
the track number displays. If this pushbutton is held or
pressed more than once, the player continues moving
backward through the CD.
2 NEXT (Base Radio):Press to go to the next track.
TRACK and the track number displays. If this
pushbutton is held or pressed more than once, the
player continues moving forward through the CD.
{REV or 3 REV (Reverse):Press and hold to
reverse quickly within a track.
For the Base Radio, press and hold for less than
two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing
speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds
to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this
button to play the passage. ET and/or the elapsed time
of the track displays.
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XM Radio Messages
If you have a Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD,
you can receive these radio display messages.
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is being
updated, and no action is required. This process should
take no longer than 30 seconds.
No Signal:The system is functioning correctly, but the
vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal.
When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune to another channel.
CH Unavail:This previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station
was one of the presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.Not Found:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Locked:The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may
have previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having your
vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates
with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label
is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned
to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
If you have a Radio with CD (MP3), you can receive
these radio display messages.
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is being
updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
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No Signl:The system is functioning correctly, but the
vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal.
When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading:The radio system is acquiring and processing
audio and text data. No action is needed. This message
should disappear shortly.
Off Air:This channel is not currently in service. Tune
to another channel.
CH Unavl:This previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station
was one of the presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
NotFound:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Lock:The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may
have previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having your
vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Check XM:If this message does not clear within
a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
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 (RSE)
System
Your vehicle may have the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets
of wireless headphones, and a remote control.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the headphones:
1. Loosen the screw to the battery door on the left
side of the headphones and slide open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Install correctly using the diagram on the inside
of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the door
screw.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen.
The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be
connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder
or a video game unit to the RSE system. Standard RCA
cables, not included, are needed to connect the auxiliary
device to the RCA jacks. The yellow connector inputs
video and the red and white connectors input right and
left audio. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for
proper connection of the auxiliary device.To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect
an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA jacks
and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system
power on. If the RSE system had been previously in the
DVD player mode, pressing the SRCE button on the
faceplate or the remote control switches the RSE system
between the auxiliary device and the DVD player.
How to Change the Video Format when in
the Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC.
In some countries, the video format may be in the
PAL system. To change the video format, perform
the following:
1. Press the
zdisplay menu button.
2. Press the down
qnavigation arrow to highlight the
Video Format option.
3. Press the
rbutton to select Video Format.
4. Press the left
por rightonavigation arrows to
select the desired video format.
5. Press the
rbutton to accept the change.
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To scan preset stations, press and hold the SEEK
button for two seconds and the radio advances to
the next preset station. If the button continues to be
held down, the radio advances through the available
preset stations. The display shows the selections.
This function is inactive if the front seat passengers
are listing to the radio.
While a CD is playing, press the SEEK button to go to
the next track on the CD. This function is inactive if
the front seat passengers are listening to a CD.
While a CD is playing in the six-disc CD player, press
and hold the SEEK button for two seconds to go you to
the next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded. This function is
inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
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 LOCKED displays.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
®is armed.
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:
g(OnStar®/Mute):If your vehicle has OnStar®,
press this button to interact with the OnStar®system.
See theOnStar®System on page 2-48in this manual
for more information.
If your vehicle does not have OnStar, press this button
to silence the system. Press it again, or any other
radio button, to turn on the sound.
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