2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU USB

Using the Radio to Control a USB
Storage Device or iPod
The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod
using the radio buttons and knobs and display song
information on the radio’s display.
f(Tune):Turn to select les.
©SEEK:Press to go to the start of the track, if more
than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press
multiple times to continue moving backward through
tracks.
¨SEEK:Press to go to the next track. Press and
hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward
through tracks.
sREV (Reverse):Press and hold to reverse playback
quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release
sREV to resume playing. The elapsed time of the le
displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume.
Release
\FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of
the le displays.
4(Information):Press to display additional information
about the selected track.
Using Softkeys to Control a USB
Storage Device or iPod
The ve softkeys below the radio display are used to
control the functions listed below.
To use the softkeys:
1. Press the rst or fth softkey below the radio display
to display the functions listed below, or press the
softkey below the function if it is currently displayed.
2. Press the softkey below the tab with the function on
it to use that function.
j(Pause):Press the softkey belowjto pause the
track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used.
Press the softkey below
jagain to resume playback.
Back:Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to
the main display screen on an iPod, or the root directory
on a USB storage device.
c(Folder View):Press the softkey belowcto view
the contents of the current folder on the USB drive.
To browse and select les:
1. Press the softkey below
c.
2. Turn
fto scroll through the list of folders.
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Repeat Functionality
To use Repeat:
Press the softkey below
"or'to select between
Repeat All and Repeat Track.
"(Repeat All):Press the softkey below"to repeat
all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All
is being used. This is the default mode when a
USB storage device or iPod is rst connected.
'(Repeat Track):Press the softkey below'to
repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat
Track is being used.
Shuffle Functionality
To use Shuffle:
Press the softkey below
>,2, between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs,
Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder.
>(Shuffle Off):Press the softkey below2to turn
shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage
device or iPod is rst connected.
2(Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle Songs):Press the
softkey below
=or storage device or iPod.
<(Shuffle Album):Press the softkey below>to
shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod.
=(Shuffle Folder):Press the softkey below>to
shuffle all songs in the current folder on a USB storage
device.
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 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.
Channel Off Air:This channel is not currently in
service. Tune in to another channel.
Channel Unauth:This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending
on the vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
e+/e−(Volume):Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
w/x(Next / Previous):Press to change radio
stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks and
navigate folders on an iPod
®or USB device.
To change radio stations:
Press and releaseworxto go to the next or
previous radio station stored as a preset.
Press and holdworxto go to the next or
previous radio station in the selected band with a
strong signal.
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To select tracks on a CD:
Press and release
worxto go to the next or previous
track.
To select tracks on an iPod or USB device:
1. Press and hold
worxwhile listening to a song
until the contents of the current folder display on
the radio display.
2. Press and release
worxto scroll up or down
the list, then press and hold
wto play the
highlighted track.
To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device:
1. Press and hold
worxwhile listening to a song
until the contents of the current folder display on
the radio display.
2. Press and hold
xto go back to the previous
folder list.3. Press and release
worxto scroll up or down
the list.
To select a folder, press and holdwwhen the
folder is highlighted.
To go back further in the folder list, press and
hold
x.
c(End):Press to reject an incoming call, or end a
current call.
bg(Mute / Voice Recognition):Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems press
and hold
bgfor longer than two seconds to interact
with those systems. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-40
andBluetooth®on page 3-78for more information.
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