2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA Owners Manual

The date does not automatically display. To see the
date press the
H
button while the radio is on. The date
with display times out after a few seconds and goes
back to the normal radio and time display.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour or to change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year:
1. Press the
H
button and then the pushbutton located
under the forward arrow tab. Once the time 12H and
24H, and the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and
year) and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year)
displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
option.
3. Press the
H
or MENU button again to apply the
selected default, or let the screen time out.
Radio(s)
Radio with CD
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The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio
system.
Radio Data System (RDS)The radio may have the Radio Data System (RDS)
feature. RDS 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 display. In rare cases, a radio station
can broadcast 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.
The radio goes to the previous volume setting when the
radio is turned on. The volume can still be adjusted by
using the volume knob. Radio with CD (MP3)
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Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):The Radio with
CD (MP3) has SCV. SCV automatically adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the
vehicle increases or decreases speed while driving. The
volume level should sound about the same while driving.
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 softkey under the AUTO VOLUM
(automatic volume) tab on the radio display.
4. Press the softkey 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 StationBAND:Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM™. The selection displays.f
(Tune):Turn to select radio stations.
©
SEEK
¨
:Press to go to the previous or the next
station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for a
few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes to
a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next
station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information) (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) (With XM™ Satellite Radio Service,
MP3, and RDS Features):Press to display additional
text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM
station; or CD, MP3 or WMA song. If information is
available during XM, CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the
song title information displays on the top line of the
display and artist information displays on the bottom line.
When information is not available, No Info displays.
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Setting Preset Stations (Radio with CD)If the radio does not have XM, up to 18 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on
the six numbered pushbuttons. To program presets:
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
(Radio with CD (MP3))Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). 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.
If the vehicle has XM and has a FAV button, a maximum
of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the
six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by
using the radio favorites page button (FAV button).FAV (Favorites):Press 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, FM, or XM 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
you want the station stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep
sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released,
the station that was set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each radio station you want
stored as a favorite.
The number of favorites pages can be setup using the
MENU button. To setup the number of favorites pages:
1. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the softkey below the FAV 1-6 tab.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by
pressing the softkey below the displayed page
numbers.
4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out, to
return to the original main radio screen showing the
radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process
of programming favorites for the chosen amount of
numbered pages.
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Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):The
radio may display some or all tones, such as BASS, MID,
and TREB. To adjust the tone settings, press the
f
knob
until the tone control tabs display. Press the softkey
under the desired tab, then turn the
f
knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting.
The highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing
either SEEK arrow,
\
FWD, or
s
REV button until the
desired levels are obtained. If a station’s frequency is
weak, or has static, decrease the treble.
The radio may be capable of adjusting bass, midrange, or
treble to the middle position by pressing the softkey under
the BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB (treble) tab for more
than two seconds. The radio beeps once and the level
adjusts to the middle position.
The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone
and speaker controls to the middle position by pressing
the
f
knob for more than two seconds until the radio
beeps once.
EQ (Equalization):Press to select preset equalization
settings.To return to the manual mode, press until Manual
displays or start to manually adjust the bass and
depending on the radio, midrange, or treble by
pressing the
f
knob.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
`
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust balance
or fade, press the
`
if the radio has this symbol, or
the
f
knob until the speaker control tabs display.
Continue pressing the
f
knob to highlight the desired
tab, or press the softkey under the desired tab. Turn
the
f
knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the
setting. The setting can also be adjusted by pressing
either SEEK arrow,
\
FWD, or
s
REV until the
desired levels are obtained.
The radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fade to
the middle position by pressing the softkey under the BAL
or FADE tab for more than two seconds. The radio beeps
once and the level adjusts to the middle position.
The radio may also be capable of adjusting all speaker
and tone controls to the middle position by pressing
the
f
knob for more than two seconds until the radio
beeps once.
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Finding a Category (CAT) Station
(XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only)CAT (Category):The radio may have the CAT button
feature. To select and find a desired category:
1. Press the BAND button until the XM frequency
displays. Press the CAT button to display the
category tabs on the radio display. Continue
pressing the CAT button until the desired category
name displays.
2. Press either of the two buttons below the desired
category tab to immediately tune to the first XM
station associated with that category.
3. Turn the
f
knob, press the buttons below the right
or left arrows displayed, or press the SEEK arrows
to go to the previous or to the next XM station
within the selected category.
4. To exit the category search mode, press the FAV
button or BAND button to display favorites again.
Undesired XM categories can be removed through the
setup menu. To remove an undesired category:
1. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the softkey below the XM CAT tab.3. Turn the
f
knob to display the category to be
removed.
4. Press the softkey located under the Remove tab
until the category name along with the word
Removed displays.
5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories.
Removed categories can be restored by pressing the
softkey under the Add tab when a removed category
displays or by pressing the softkey under the Restore
All tab.
Categories cannot be removed or added while the
vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Radio MessagesCalibration Error:The audio system has been
calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If Calibration
Error displays, it means that the radio has not been
configured properly for the vehicle and it must be
returned to your dealer/retailer for service.
Loc or Locked:If Loc or Locked displays, it means
the THEFTLOCK
®
system has locked up. Take the
vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
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XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive
the XM service. For more information, contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S.
and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.Radio Messages for XM™ OnlySeeXM Radio Messages on page 4-72later in this
section for further detail.Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD in the
player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As
each new track starts to play, the track number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and
the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.If the ignition or radio is turned off, while a CD is in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Z
EJECT:Press to eject the CD. If the CD is not
removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically
pulls back into the player.
f
(Tune):Turn to select tracks on the CD currently
playing.
©
SEEK
¨
:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track, if more than ten seconds have played.
Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either
arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player
continues moving backward or forward through
the tracks on the CD.
s
REV (Fast Reverse):Press and hold to reverse
playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at
a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the
track. The elapsed time of the track displays.
\
FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a
reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track.
The elapsed time of the track displays.
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RDM (Random):Tracks can be listened to in random,
rather than sequential order.
To use random on the Radio with CD, press the RDM
button to play tracks from a CD in random order. The
random icon displays. Press again to turn off random
play. The random icon disappears from the display.
To use random on the Radio with CD (MP3):
1. Press the CD/AUX button, insert a disc partway into
the slot of the CD player. A RDM tab displays.
2. To play the tracks in random order, press the
softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current
Disc displays. Press the softkey again to turn
off random play.
RPT (Repeat):With repeat, one track or an entire CD
can be repeated.
To use repeat on the Radio with CD:•
Press and release the RPT button to repeat the
current track. An arrow symbol displays. Press
again to turn off repeat play.
•
Press and hold the RPT button for a few seconds
to repeat the CD. An arrow symbol displays.
Press again to turn off repeat play. When repeat
is off, the symbol no longer displays.BAND:Press to listen to the radio while a CD is
playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future
listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while
listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message
showing disc and/or track number displays when a
CD is in the player. Press this button again and
the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input
device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable
audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device
Found may display.
Care of CDsIf playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due
to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of
the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R
has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s)
in their original cases or other protective cases and away
from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the
CD does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the
bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage
the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
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