2008 PONTIAC G8 reset infotainment system

Infotainment
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s).................6-1
Setting the Clock................6-2
Radio(s).............................6-3
Using an MP3...................6-19
Theft-Deterrent Feature.....6-23
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls..........................6-23
Radio Reception...............6-24
Fixed Mast Antenna..........6-24
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and become familiar 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 8-13.
Here are some ways in which you
can help avoid distraction while
driving.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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Speed Dependent Volume (SDV):
The SDV system automatically
adjusts the radio volume to
compensate for driving noise.
The SDV system can only be
adjusted while the radio is on.
As the speed of the vehicle
increases or decreases, the radio
volume increases or decreases.
The SDV adjustment range for the
radio with a single CD player is
between OFF and CUR 6, and the
adjustment range for the radio
with a six-disc CD player is
between 0 and 5.
To adjust the SDV setting on the
radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the volume knob until AUD
SETUP (audio setup) highlights.
3. Press the volume knob to enter
the AUD SETUP menu.4. Turn the volume knob until SD
VOLUME (speed dependent
volume) highlights.
5. Press the volume knob to enter
the SD VOLUME settings.
6. Turn the volume knob to adjust
the SD VOLUME setting.
7. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
To adjust the SDV setting on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to
enter the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Audio
Setup highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio Setup menu.
4. Turn the MENU knob until Speed
Vol (speed volume) highlights.
5. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Speed Vol settings.6. Turn the MENU knob to adjust
the Speed Vol setting.
7. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
Dynamic Distortion Limiter (DDL):
The DDL system limits the amount
of audio distortion that can be heard.
The DDL system can only be
adjusted while the radio is on.
When the distortion level reaches a
preset limit, the radio automatically
reduces the volume until the
distortion is reduced. The DDL
adjustment range is between OFF
and CUR 3.
To adjust the DDL setting on the
radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Options Menu and the
option for AUDIO highlights.
2. Turn the volume knob until AUD
SETUP highlights.
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Personal Identity Memories
(Radio with Six-Disc CD
Player)
Personal Identity Memories are
coded to the vehicle’s keys. Only
two keys can be coded. The settings
are stored by the vehicle and are
unique to each key.
For the audio system, the following
settings are individually memorized
by the key system and become
unique to the particular key:
Radio On or Off.
Last used volume level.
Last used source (FM, AM,
or CD).
Radio station presets.
Bass and treble settings.
Speaker balance and fade
settings.
Additional features such as SDV
settings, Beeps, DDL settings,
display priority settings, and tuner
seek sensitivity.
Equalizer and boost settings,
if the radio has this feature.
CD track and disc settings.
Radio memory presets that are
stored for the rst time, are
automatically stored for both
personal identity keys. If the presets
are changed later by using a
different personal identity key, they
become specic for that key only.
Independent Tone Memories
The radio is equipped with
Independent Tone Memories.
Bass and Treble settings are stored
independently for FM, AM, and CD.
After all independent tone memories
have been stored for the rst
ignition key, different settings can
be stored for the second ignition key
using the same procedure.
Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R / CD-RW Disc
MP3 Format
Only the radio with a six-disc CD
player can play MP3 CD’s.
The MP3 player is able to read and
play a maximum of:
50 folders.
11 folders in depth
50 playlists
10 sessions
255 les
All items over the maximum are
ignored.
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l(Forward):Press to go to the
next track or press
lmultiple times
until the desired track is reached.
g(Reverse):Press to go back to
the start of the current track or
press
gmultiple times until
the desired track is reached.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The radio has an electronically
coded security system that links the
radio to the vehicle. When the
ignition is off, a ashing red light on
the upper left side of the radio
indicates the security system is on.
If the radio is moved to a different
vehicle, it will not operate and
Security Lockout Active displays.
Contact your dealer/retailer to
unlock the radio.
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
The vehicle has audio steering
wheel controls.
Some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
Several functions of the audio
system can be operated with the
audio remote control buttons and the
rotary control wheel.
SRCE (Source):Press to select
between FM1, FM2, AM, CD, Front
AUX (auxiliary), or Rear AUX.
QR(Scroll Wheel Control):
Push to select the next disc in the
changer.
Turn the scroll wheel up or down to:
Select the next or previous
preset radio station.
Select the next or previous track.
%(Voice In):Press to interact
with the OnStar®system.
{(Call End):Press to end an
OnStar®phone call.
+−(Scroll Wheel Control):Turn
the scroll wheel control up or
down to increase or decrease the
volume. Press to mute the audio
system, press again to turn
the sound back on.
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