2009 PONTIAC VIBE AUX

{CAUTION
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in auxiliary electrical
equipment.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the center oor
console below the shift lever.
To use the outlet, the ignition
must be in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY. Pull down the
small cover to access the outlet.Notice:Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended
periods will drain the battery.
Always turn off electrical
equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum amperage
rating.
This circuit is protected by a fuse
and has a maximum current level.
Do not use equipment exceeding
the maximum amperage rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may
not be compatible to the power
accessory outlet and could result
in a blown vehicle or adapter
fuse. See your dealer/retailer for
additional information on the power
accessory plugs.Notice:Adding any electrical
equipment to the vehicle can
damage it or keep other
components from working as
they should. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not use equipment
exceeding maximum amperage
rating of 20 amperes. Check
with your dealer/retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage
not covered by the warranty.
Do not hang any type of
accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only.
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Notice:Holding a cigarette
lighter in while it is heating does
not let the lighter back away from
the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can
occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown.
Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating.
It is not recommended to use the
cigarette lighter to plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment. Use the
accessory power outlet for phones
and other electrical equipment.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s)
on page 4-9orPower Outlet
115 Volt Alternating Current
on page 4-10.Warning Lights,
Gages, and Indicators
Warning lights and gages can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gages could
prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there
may be or is a problem with one
of the vehicle’s functions. Some
warning lights come on briey when
the engine is started to indicate
they are working.Gages can indicate when there may
be or is a problem with one of the
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to
indicate a problem with the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while
driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem,
check the section that explains what
to do. Follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be
costly and even dangerous.
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Playing a CD
The CD player can play the smaller
3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an
adapter ring.
1. Insert a CD label side up
partway into the slot.
2. The CD player pulls the CD in
and begins playing.
3. The CD symbol and track
number displays.
4. The CD stays in the player if the
ignition or radio is turned off.
5. If the CD was the last source
selected, it resumes playing
when the radio is turned on.
Y(EJECT):Press and release to
eject a CD. Once ejected it can be
removed. If the CD is not removed
after several seconds the CD player
automatically pulls the disc back into
the player and starts playing.TUNE ADJ:Turn the TUNE ADJ
knob to select tracks on the CD.
ySEEK TRACKz:Pressyto
go to the start of the current
track, if more than ten seconds
have played. Press
zto go to the
next track. Holding or pressing
yorzmultiple times causes the
player to continue moving backward
or forward through the tracks on
the CD.
(FWD REV)(Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse):Press and hold
(
to advance playback quickly within a
track. Release to resume playing the
track. Press and hold
)to reverse
playback quickly within a track.
Release to resume playing the track.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing.CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to
play a CD when listening to the radio.
Press the CD/AUX button again and
the system begins playing audio from
the connected portable audio player.
If a portable audio player is not
connected, “No Input Device Found”
displays.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack”
later in this section.
INFO (Information):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.
EQ (Equalization):Press to select
an equalization setting while playing
a CD. See “EQ” listed previously for
more information. If an EQ setting is
selected for a CD, it is activated each
time a CD is played.
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A problem may have occurred
while burning the CD.
The label could be caught in the
CD player.
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 when reporting
the problem.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The radio 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. An external
audio device such as an iPod,
laptop computer, MP3 player, CD
changer, etc. can be connected
to the auxiliary input jack for use
as another audio source.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.
PWR VOL (Power/Volume):Turn
to adjust the volume. Additional
volume adjustments may have to be
made from the portable device if
the volume is too quiet or not loud.
BAND:Press to listen to the
radio when a portable audio device
is playing.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to
play a CD when a portable audio
device is playing. Press again
and the system begins playing
audio from the connected portable
audio player.
Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R Disc
MP3 Format
The MP3 player will only play
CD-R discs. It can read and play a
maximum of:
50 folders
11 folders in depth
50 playlists
10 sessions
255 les
All folders, playlists, sessions and
les over the maximum are ignored.
Record an MP3 disc:
Onto a CD-R disc.
Record playlists with an .m3u or
.wpl extension.
Do not mix standard audio and
MP3 les on the same disc.
Record the entire disc at once.
Finalize the disc when recording
an MP3 disc with multiple
sessions.
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Music Navigator
The music navigator feature lets
MP3 CDs play in order by artist or
album.
The MP3 player scans the disc
to sort the les by artist and
album ID3 tag information.
It can take several minutes to
scan the disc depending
on the number of MP3 les
recorded to the CD-R.
The radio starts playing while
the disc is being scanned.
After the scan is nished,
the disc starts playing.
Playing an MP3
The MP3 player can play the
smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs
with an adapter ring.
1. Insert a CD label side up
partway into the slot.
2. The CD player pulls the CD in
and begins playing.3. The CD stays in the player if the
ignition or radio is turned off.
4. If the CD was the last source
selected, it resumes playing
when the radio is turned on.
Y(EJECT):Press and release
to eject a CD. Once the disc is
ejected it can be removed.
If the CD is not removed after
several seconds the CD player
automatically pulls the disc back
into the player and starts playing.
ySEEK TRACKz:Press to go to
the start of the current track, if
more than ten seconds have played.
Press
zto go to the next track.
Holding or pressing
yorzmultiple
times will cause the player to
continue moving backward or
forward through the tracks on
the CD.
(FWD REV)(Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse):Press and hold
)
to advance playback quickly within
a track. Release
(to resume
playing the track. Press and hold
)
to reverse playback quickly within a
track. Release
(to resume
playing the track.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing.
INFO (Information):Press when
an MP3 CD is loaded, then press
the button below the Song, Artist,
Album, or Folder label to view
the information.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to
play a CD when listening to the
radio.
Press the CD/AUX button again and
the system begins playing audio
from the connected portable audio
player. If a portable audio player
is not connected, “No Input Device
Found” displays.
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XM Locked:The XM™ receiver in
your vehicle may have previously
been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot
be swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check
with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with
the XM™ Radio eight digit radio
ID label. This label is needed
to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there may be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does
not clear within a short period of
time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
For vehicles with audio steering
wheel controls some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the following:
−
q+ (Volume):Press to
decrease or increase the volume.
ª«(Next/Previous):Press to
select the next or previous radio
station, CD track, or MP3 folder.
Pressªor«to go to the next
or previous preset station.
Press and holdªor«until a
beep is heard to go to the next
or previous radio station.
Only stations with a strong
signal will be selected.
Pressªor«to go to the next
or previous CD track.
Press and holdªor«until a
beep is heard to go to the next or
previous MP3 folder.
MODE:Press to turn the audio
system on or to select between AM,
FM, XM, CD, or AUX.
Press and hold to turn the audio
system off.
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