2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS set clock

Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3):
1. Press
Hand the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located below any one of the
tabs that you want to change.
3. Increase or decrease the time or date depending
on the radio, by pressing
©SEEK¨arrows,
s\REV/FWD buttons or by turningfclockwise
or counterclockwise.
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your
specific audio system, seeSetting the Clock on
page 4-60.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack, located
on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPod®,
MP3 players, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary
input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” underRadio(s) on
page 4-62.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these controls
are located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
w/x:Press to seek radio stations or select tracks on
a CD. Press and hold to scan radio stations.
g:Press to mute the audio system. Press again to
cancel mute.
+
e−e: Increases or decreases volume.
SRCE:Press to choose between the radio, CD, and
auxiliary input jack.
¨:Press to seek the next radio station, or the next
track or chapter while sourced to the CD.
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Security Light...............................................4-34
Cruise Control Light......................................4-35
Highbeam On Light.......................................4-35
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................4-35
Fuel Gage...................................................4-35
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................4-36
DIC Operation and Displays...........................4-37
DIC Compass..............................................4-42
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................4-44
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................4-52Audio System(s).............................................4-59
Setting the Clock..........................................4-60
Radio(s)......................................................4-62
Using an MP3..............................................4-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................4-77
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................4-77
Radio Reception...........................................4-78
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................4-78
Section 4 Instrument Panel
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Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.
They turn off after all the doors are closed.
The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the
instrument panel brightness knob, located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column,
clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the
dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened
or closed.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp override button is located next to the
exterior lamps control.
The dome lamp override sets the dome lamps to remain
off or come on automatically when a door is opened.
E(Dome Lamp Override):Press the button in and the
dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the
button again to return it to the extended position so that
the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
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Air Delivery Mode Control:Turn the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode.
H(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrument
panel and floor outlets, with some air directed toward the
windshield.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the floor outlets with some
air directed to the windshield and side windows.
-(Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Outside air is directed to the floor and
defroster outlets. Adjust the temperature knob for
warmer or cooler air. The air conditioning compressor
might turn on in this setting to dehumidify the air.
1(Defrost):This mode clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with
some to the floor outlets and front side windows. The air
conditioning compressor might turn on in this setting to
dehumidify the air.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.A. Fan Control
B. Temperature ControlC. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Rear Window Defogger
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
needed for the vehicle to cool down and the system
operates more efficiently.
#(Air Conditioning):Cools and dehumidifies the air
inside of the vehicle.
V(Maximum Air Conditioning):Cools the air inside
the vehicle faster, by recirculating the inside air.Vehicles With Air Conditioning
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Use this control panel to maintain a separate
temperature setting. Adjust the direction of the airflow or
adjust the fan speed for the rear seat passenger(s).
A. Fan Control
B. Air Delivery Mode Control
C. Temperature ControlIf the vehicle has a 343 cm (135 inch) wheelbase, a
rear control panel for this system is located in the
second row behind the driver in the rear of the vehicle.
The temperature, air delivery mode, and the fan
speed can be adjusted for the rear seating area by a
rear seat passenger.
AUX (Auxiliary):Turn the fan knob on the front climate
control panel to AUX to let rear seat passengers use
the control panel in the rear seating area. This disables
the front control panel. To return control to the front
panel, move the fan knob out of AUX.
9:Turns the system off.
9(Fan Control):Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the fan speed in the
rear-seating area.
Temperature Control:Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature in the rear-seating area.
The air-conditioning system on the main climate control
panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the
rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature
in the rear of the vehicle remains at cabin temperature. Front Climate Control Panel
Rear Climate Control Panel
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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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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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