2008 SATURN ASTRA display

Display Options
The display can be changed
depending on what type of CD
is in the CD player. The display
options are:
Disabled (o): Track number,
CD number, album number
and playing time for an audio CD.
Enabled (a): CD name,
track name, artist name,
and album name for an audio CD
with CD text.
To change the display:
1. Select Extras from the CD Menu.
2. Enable or disable the Display
track box.
Playing a CD
CDC:Press to play a CD that
is already loaded into the CD player
while the radio is playing. The
CD Menu displays.Selecting a Track
Tracks can be selected using the
four-way switch or the CD menu
functions.
Selecting a track using the four-way
switch:
\or]:Press to go to the next or
previous track within a CD.
Selecting a track using the CD
menu and the
torufunction:
1. Turn the multifunction knob until
Track is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob until
the desired track is displayed.
Selecting a track using the CD menu
and the Track function:
1. Select Track from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired track from
the menu.Searching Within a Track
To search within a track using the
four-way switch or the CD menu
functions:
To search using the four-way
switch:
1. Press and hold
\or].
2. Release
\or]when the
desired point in the track is
reached.
To search using the CD menu
1. Select
ror[.
2. Select
ror[again when the
desired point in the track is
reached.
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Selecting CD
CDs can be selected by:
Pressing the appropriate station
preset button.
Pressing_or^on the four-way
switch.
Using the CD menu function.
To use the CD menu function:
1. Select CD from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired CD.
Random Mode
There are two modes for random:
Random play CD.
Random magazine.
Tracks on the current CD are
played in random order for Random
play CD:
To use Random play CD:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random CD, and
T
displays.To turn off random:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal, and
T
disappears.
4 tracks per CD are played before
changing to the next CD for Random
magazine:
To use random for all CDs:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random Magazine, and
Udisplays.
To turn off random:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal, and
U
disappears.Repeat Track
The Repeat function repeats the
current track. The function can
be enabled and disabled by using
the four-way switch or the CD menu.
To use repeat using the four-way
switch:
1. Press and hold
_untilSappears
on the display.
2. Press and hold
^untilSis no
longer on the display to turn
off repeat track.
To use repeat using the CD menu:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Repeat Track,
Sappears
on the display.
To turn off repeat using the
CD menu:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal,
Sdisappears
from the display.
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Scan CD
The Scan CD function scans the
rst ten seconds of each track
on the current CD. The function can
be enabled and disabled by using
the four-way switch or the CD menu.
To use Scan CD using the
four-way switch:
1. Press and hold
_untilu
appears on the display.
2. Press and hold
^untiluis no
longer on the display to turn off
repeat track.
To use Scan CD using the
CD menu:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Scan CD,
uappears
on the display.To turn off Scan CD using the
CD menu:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Scan CD,
udisappears
from the display.
Ejecting a CD
To eject a CD:
1. Press
Z.
2. Select the desired CD to eject by
using the station preset buttons
or the multifunction knob.
To eject all CDs:
1. Press and hold
Zuntil Eject all
CDs displays.
2. Press the multifunction knob to
conrm. The CDs are ejected.
Using an MP3 or Mixed
Mode CD
Supported File Structure
The CDC 40 supports up to:
253 albums.
65,535 tracks.
Bit rates up to 256 kbps.
File Naming
Files must be named .mp3 for the
CD to work. ID3 tags are supported.
The following information shows
on the display when a CD MP3, or
a mixed mode CD is playing.
CD number
Album name
Track title and artist
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Playing an MP3 or Mixed
Mode CD
CDC:Press to play an MP3 CD
that is already loaded into the
CD player while the radio is playing.
The CD Menu displays.
Selecting a Track
Tracks can be selected using the
four-way switch or the CD menu
functions.
Selecting a track using the four-way
switch:
\or]:Press to go to the next or
previous track within an album.
Selecting a track using the CD menu
and the
torufunction:
1. Turn the multifunction knob until
is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob until
the desired track is displayed.Selecting a track using the CD
menu and the Track function:
1. Select Track from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired track from
the menu.
Searching Within a Track
To search within a track using the
four-way switch or the CD menu
functions:
To search using the four-way
switch:
1. Press and hold
\or].
2. Release
\or]when the
desired point in the track is
reached.
To search using the CD menu
1. Select
ror[.
2. Select
ror[again when the
desired point in the track is
reached.Selecting an MP3 or Mixed Mode
Album
CDs can be selected by:
Pressing the appropriate station
preset button.
Pressing_or^on the four-way
switch.
Using the CD menu function.
To use the CD menu function:
1. Select Album from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired Album.
Random Mode
MP3 CDs and Mixed Mode CDs can
be played in random order. There
are two modes for random:
Random play CD.
Random magazine.
To turn off random:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal.
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Tracks play in the following order for
Random play CD:
MP3 CD: If there are ve or
fewer albums on an MP3
CD, four tracks per album are
played in random order. If there
are more than ve albums on
the MP3 CD, one track is played
per album. Tracks from the
selected album are played
randomly.
Mixed Mode CD: On a Mixed
Mode CD, the tracks from the
audio part are played rst
in random order. Then the tracks
from the MP3 part are played
as described above.
To use Random play CD:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random CD,
T
displays.Tracks play in the following order for
Random magazine:
MP3 CD: If there are ve or
fewer albums on an MP3
CD, four tracks per album are
played before changing to
the next CD. If there are more
than ve albums, one track
per album is played before
changing to the next CD.
Mixed Mode CD: On a Mixed
Mode CD, the rst of all four
tracks from the audio part
are played in random order and
then the system changes to
the next CD. The next time the
system changes to the Mixed
Mode CD, the tracks from
the MP3 part are played as
described above.
To use random for all CDs:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random Magazine,
Udisplays.
Care of CD’s and the CD
Player
Care of CDs
Store CDs in their original cases or
other protective cases and away
from direct sunlight and dust. The CD
player scans the bottom of the disc.
If the bottom of a CD is damaged it
may not play properly or at all. Do not
touch the bottom of a CD while
handling it. Pick up CDs by grasping
the outer edges or the edge of the
hole and the outer edge.
If the surface of a CD is dirty, take
a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water,
and clean it. Make sure the wiping
process starts from the center to
the edge.
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B (STEERING UNLOCKED/
IGNITION OFF):This position
unlocks the steering wheel.
C (ON/RUN):The ignition switch
stays in this position when the
engine is running. This position can
be used to operate the electrical
accessories, as well as to display
some warning and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you
leave the key in the ON/RUN position
with the engine off. You may not be
able to start the vehicle if the battery
is allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
D (START):This position starts
the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON/RUN for normal
driving. A warning tone will sound
when the driver door is opened and
the key is in the ignition.Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The power windows and mirrors
may be used for up to ve minutes
after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF.
The power windows and mirrors will
not operate after any of the front
doors are opened.
The radio may be used for up to
sixty minutes after the key is turned
to LOCK/OFF.
Starting the Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart
when you are already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to
P (Park) if your vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral
and the parking brake engaged.
Hold the clutch pedal to the
oor and start the engine. The
vehicle will not start if the clutch
pedal is not all the way down.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to
START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets
warm. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently to allow the
oil to warm up and lubricate all
moving parts.
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To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. The engine heater connector is
located in the passenger side
lower front grille. Open the cover
and insert the 110-volt AC
adapter delivered in the vehicles
glove box.
3. Plug the other end of the adapter
into a grounded 110-volt AC
outlet.{CAUTION
Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause
an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord
could overheat and cause a
re. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a
properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet. If the cord
will not reach, use a heavy-duty
three-prong extension cord
rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be
sure to unplug both ends of
the adapter and store the adapter
to prevent damage.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer
in the area where you will be parking
the vehicle for the best advice
on this.
Automatic Transmission
Operation
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shift lever is
located on the console between
the seats.
Your vehicle may also have an
electronic shift position indicator that
displays the position of the shift
lever. This indicator is located above
the trip odometer on the instrument
panel cluster.
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American Petroleum Institute
(API) starburst symbol
Oils meeting these requirements
should have the starburst symbol
on the container. This symbol
indicates that the oil has been
certied by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Notice:Use only engine oil
identied as meeting GM Standard
GM6094M and showing the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use
the recommended oil can result in
engine damage not covered by
your warranty.Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil.
The recommended oils with
the starburst symbol that meet
GM Standard GM6094M are all you
need for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system
that lets you know when to change
the engine oil and lter. This is
based on engine revolutions
and engine temperature, and not
on mileage. Based on driving
conditions, the mileage at which an
oil change will be indicated can
vary considerably. For the oil
life system to work properly, you
must reset the system every
time the oil is changed.When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
will indicate that an oil change
is necessary. The letters InSP will
appear in the odometer display.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the mileage indicated on
the display. If you are driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is necessary once a
year. The engine oil and lter must
be changed at least once a year
and at this time the system must be
reset. Your dealer/retailer has
trained service people who will
perform this work using genuine
parts and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, you must change the
oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
since your last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
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