2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS radio

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag
status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the right front passenger
frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the passenger sensing
system. See your dealer/retailer for service.
{WARNING:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 4-23
for more information, including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
This light comes on briefly
when the ignition key is
turned to START, but
the engine is not running,
as a check to show it
is working.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays
on, or comes on while driving, there could be a
problem with the charging system. A charging system
message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also
appear. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-44
for more information. This light could indicate that
there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that
there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right
away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with
the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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Audio System(s)
If the vehicle came without a radio, the wiring provisions
for a radio and an antenna were installed at the
assembly plant, so that if you want, a radio can be
installed at the dealer/retailer.
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{WARNING:
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked:
•Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system.
•Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.For more information, seeDefensive Driving on
page 5-2.
Notice:Contact your dealer/retailer before adding
any equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle
operate through the radio/entertainment system.
If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment
is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not
work. Make sure that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with your vehicle before
installing it. SeeAccessories and Modifications
on page 6-3.
The vehicle has 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 3-23for more information.
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Setting the Clock
AM/FM Radio with Optional CD Player
If your vehicle has an AM/FM radio with an optional
CD player, it has a
Hbutton for setting the time. With
these types of radios, the clock can be set with
either the radio turned on or off.
Set the time by following these steps:
1. Press
Huntil the hour begins flashing on display.
Press this button a second time and the minutes
begin flashing on display.
Press
Ha third time and the 12HR or 24HR time
format begins flashing.
2. While either the hour or the minutes are flashing, turn
the
fknob, located on the upper right side of the
radio, clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the time. While the 12HR or 24HR time
format is flashing, turn the
fknob clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the default time settings.
3. Press
Hagain until the clock display stops flashing
to set the currently displayed time; otherwise, the
flashing stops after five seconds and the current
time displayed is automatically set.
MP3 Radio with a Single CD Player
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD (MP3)
player, the radio has a
Hbutton for setting the time
and date.
To set the time and date, follow the instructions:
1. Press the
Hbutton and the HR, MIN, MM, DD,
YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year)
displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the
labels that you want to change. Every time the
pushbutton is pressed again, the time or the date if
selected, increases by one.
•Another way to increase the time or date,
is to press the right
¨SEEK arrow or
the
\FWD (forward) button.
3. To decrease, press the left
©SEEK arrow or the
sREV button. You can also turn thefknob,
located on the upper right side of the radio, to adjust
the selected setting.
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Changing the Time and Date Default
Settings
You can change the time default setting from 12 hours
to 24 hours or change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year.
To change the time or date default settings, follow these
instructions:
1. Press
Hand then the pushbutton located under the
forward arrow that is currently displayed on the radio
screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and
the date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM (day
and month) are displayed.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
option.
3. Press the
Hbutton again to apply the selected
default, or let the screen time out.
MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player
If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, the
radio has a MENU button instead of the
Hbutton to
set the time and date.
To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
1. Press the MENU button. Once the
Hoption
displays, press the pushbutton located under
that label. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the
labels to change. Every time the pushbutton is
pressed again, the time or the date if selected,
increases by one.
•Another way to increase the time or date,
is to press the right
¨SEEK arrow or the
\FWD (forward) button.
3. To decrease, press the left
©SEEK arrow or the
sREV button, or turn thefknob, located on the
upper right side of the radio, to adjust the selected
setting.
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Changing the Time and Date Default
Settings
To change the time default setting from 12 hours to
24 hours or change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year.
To change the time or date default settings, follow these
instructions:
1. Press the MENU button. Once the
Hoption
displays, press the pushbutton located under
the forward arrow that is currently displayed on the
radio screen until the 12H (hour) and 24H (hour),
and the date MM/DD (month and day) and
DD/MM (day and month) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
option.
3. Press the MENU button again to apply the selected
default, or let the screen time out.
Radio(s)
AM-FM Radio shown, Radio with CD (Base) similar
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The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The Radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS). The
RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that
broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon
receiving specific information from these stations and
only works when the information is available. While the
radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or
call letters displays. In rare cases, a radio station couldbroadcast incorrect information that causes the radio
features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the
radio station.
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press to turn the system on
and off.
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the volume.
When the radio is turned on, it plays at the volume level
that was last set. The volume can be adjusted using
this knob.
4(Information) (AM-FM Radio and Radio with
CD (Base)):Press to switch the display between the
radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is
off, press to display the time.
4(Information) (MP3 and RDS Features):Press to
display additional text information related to the current
FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of additional
information such as: Channel, Song, Artist, and
CAT (category) can display. Continue pressing to
highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton
positioned under any one of the labels and the
information about that label displays.
When information is not available, No Info displays. Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with Six-Disc
CD (MP3) similar
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H(Clock) (AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD (Base)):
The radio has a clock button for setting the time.
With this type of radio, the clock can be set with either
the radio turned on or off. SeeSetting the Clock on
page 4-60for more information.
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):Radios with
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) automatically
adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as you speed up or slow down while driving.
That way, the volume level should sound about the
same as you drive.
To activate SCV:
1. Set the radio volume to the desired level.
2. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOLUM
label on the radio display.
4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed
Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med,
or High) to select the level of radio volume
compensation. The display times out after
approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting
allows for more radio volume compensation at faster
vehicle speeds.Finding a Station
BAND:Press to switch between FM1 and FM2 and AM.
The selection displays.
f(Tune):Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the station frequency.
©SEEK¨:Press the arrows to go to the previous or
to the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for
two seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes
to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to
the next station. For AM-FM Radio and Radio with
CD (Base), the station frequency flashes while the radio
is in the scan mode. Press either arrow again to stop
scanning.
The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
For AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD (Base), 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 flashes
while the radio is in the scan mode.
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Setting Preset Stations
If the radio does not have a FAV button, up to
18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,
by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for three seconds until a beep sounds.
When that pushbutton is pressed and released,
the station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat the Steps 2 through 4 for each pushbutton.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to favorite
stations using the presets, favorites button, and
steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 5-2.FAV (Favorites):If the vehicle has a FAV button, a
maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites
using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio
station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites
page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to go
through up to six pages of favorites, each having
six favorite stations available per page. Each page of
favorites can contain any combination of AM and FM
stations.
The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously
adjusted, are stored with the favorite stations.
To store a station as a favorite:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the
station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a
beep sounds. When that pushbutton is pressed
and released, the station that was set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station
you want stored as a favorite.
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