2008 PONTIAC G5 AUX

f(Tune):Turn to select tracks on the CD currently
playing.
©SEEK¨:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track, if more than ten seconds have played.
Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either
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 to reverse
playback quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. Release to resume playing the track.
The elapsed time of the track displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
playback quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. Release to resume playing the track.
The elapsed time of the track displays.
RDM (Random):With the random setting, you can
listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential
order, on one CD or all CDs in a six-disc CD player.
To use random on the Radio with CD (Base), do one of
the following:
1. Press to play tracks from the CD you are listening
to in random order. The random icon displays.
2. Press again to turn off random play. The random
icon disappears from the display.To use random on the Radio with CD (MP3) or the
Radio with Six-Disc player, 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 displays.
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.
RPT (Repeat):For Radios with CD (Base), one track
can be repeated by using the repeat setting.
To repeat the track you are listening to, press and
release the RPT button. An arrow symbol displays.
Press RPT again to turn off repeat play.
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4(Information) (Radio with CD (Base)):Press to
switch the display between the track number, elapsed
time of the track, and the time. When the ignition is
off, press this button to display the time.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio while a CD is
playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future
listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while
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 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.
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing an
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information on
how to play an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc, seeUsing an
MP3 on page 3-69later in this section.
CD Messages
CHECK DISC:If an error 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 while reporting the problem.
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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). SeeDefensive Driving
on page 4-2for more information on driver distraction.
To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm
(1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX
button to begin playing audio from the device over
the vehicle speakers.
O(Power/Volume):Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of
the portable player. Additional volume adjustments
might need to be made from the portable device.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio
device is playing. The portable audio device continues to
play, so you might want to stop it or turn it off.CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while a
portable audio device is playing. Press again and
the system begins to play audio from the connected
portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not
connected, “No Aux Input Device” displays.
Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
The radio plays MP3 les that were recorded on a
CD-R or CD-RW disc. The les can be recorded with
the following xed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps,
64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps,
160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps
or a variable bit rate. Song title, artist name, and
album can display when recorded using ID3 tags
version 1 and 2.
Compressed Audio
The radio also plays discs that contain both
uncompressed CD audio (.CDA les) and MP3 les.
By default the radio reads only the uncompressed audio
and ignores the MP3 les. Pressing the CAT (category)
button toggles between compressed and uncompressed
audio format.
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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.
XM Radio 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).
XM 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 XM Signal:The system is functioning correctly, but
the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When you move 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.
Channel Off Air:This channel is not currently in
service. Tune to another channel.
Channel 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 Artist Info:No artist information is available at this
time on this channel. The system is working properly.
No Title Info:No song title information is available
at this time on this channel. The system is working
properly.
No CAT Info:No category information is available at
this time on this channel. The system is working
properly.
No Information:No text or informational messages are
available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
CAT Not Found:There are no channels available for
the selected category. The system is working properly.
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Fuses Usage
EPS Electric Power Steering
AIR PUMP AIR Pump
PRK LAMP Parking Lamps
WPR Windshield Wiper
IP IGN Ignition
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch
CHMSL Center High Mount Stop Lamp
ABS2 Antilock Brake System 2
Blank Blank
ECM/TRANSEngine Control Module,
Transmission
BCK UP Back-Up Lamps
TRUNK/HTD
SEATSTrunk, Heated Seats
Blank Blank
Blank Blank
SDMSensing Diagnostic Module
(Airbags)
ABS3 Antilock Brake System 3
OUTLET Auxiliary Power Outlet
MIR Mirrors
DLC Data Link Connector
CNSTR VENT Canister VentRelays Usage
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
AIR SOL
(TURBO:
COOL FAN 2)Air Solenoid (L61)/Engine Cooling
Fan 2 (LNF)
WPR HI/LO Windshield Wiper High/Low Speed
CRNK Starter
COOL FAN 2
(TURBO:
COOL FANS)Engine Cooling Fan (L61, LE5)/
Engine Cooling Fans (LNF)
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
WPR ON/OFF Windshield Wiper On/Off
COOL FAN1 Engine Cooling Fans
PWR/TRN Powertrain
AIR PUMP AIR Pump
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch
CHMSL Center High Mount Stop Lamp
RUN/CRNK Run, Crank
Misc. Usage
PLR Fuse Puller
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