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The number of favorites pages can
be set up using the CONFIG button.
To set up the number of favorites
pages, perform the following steps:
1. Press the CONFIG button todisplay the radio setup menu.
2. Press the softkey located below the FAV label.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the
softkey located 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 labels and to begin
the process of programming
favorites for the chosen number
of pages.Time-shifting —Pause and
Rewind Live FM and AM
The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD,
and USB has the ability to rewind
60 minutes of FM and AM content.
While listening to the radio, the
content from the current station is
always being buffered to the HDD.
Press
r/j(play/pause) to pause
the radio. The radio display will
show the Time Shift buffer status
bar. The status bar shows the
amount of content stored in the
buffer and the current pause point.
To resume playback from the
current pause point, press
r/j
again. The radio will no longer be
playing “live”radio. Instead, time
shifted content is being played from
the buffer. When the radio is playing
time shifted content from the buffer,
a buffer status bar shows below the
station number on the left side of
screen. Press and hold the REV or FWD
buttons to rewind or fast forward
through the time shift buffer. Hold
FWD until the end of the currently
recorded buffer to resume
“live”
radio playback. With “live”radio
playing, the radio display will no
longer show the buffer bar below
the station number.
On FM or AM, press the REV or
FWD button multiple times to rewind
or fast forward. Each press will
rewind or fast forward 30 seconds of
content.
When the radio station is changed,
the buffer is cleared and
automatically restarted for the
current station. You cannot rewind
to content from a previously tuned
station.
Time shifting of FM or AM is not
available while recording or while
other sources of playback are
selected.
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Pausing FM or AM with the
Vehicle Turned Off
If FM or AM is paused before the
vehicle is turned off, the radio will
continue to buffer the current radio
station for up to one hour. If the
vehicle is turned back on within
one hour, the radio will automatically
resume playback from the pause
point.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with an XM™Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite
Radio subscription can receive XM
programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service 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. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more
information, contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and
www.xmradio.ca or
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
radio are:
m(XM):
Press to choose the XM
band (if equipped).
TUNE: Turn to search for stations.
MENU/SELECT: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to scroll through
the category list. Press the MENU/
SELECT knob to select the desired
category.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song. When information
is not available, No Information
displays.
¨SEEK or©SEEK: Press to go to
the next or to the previous radio
station. FAV:
Press to change the
favorites page.
Softkeys: Press to select preset
stations.
XM Categories
XM stations are organized in
categories.
Removing or Adding Categories
(Radio with CD and Radio with
Six-Disc CD Only)
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Press the softkey below the XM tab.
3. Turn the TUNE/TONE knob or the MENU/SELECT knob to
scroll through the available
categories.
4. Press any softkey below the Remove or Add tab to add or
remove the displayed category.
5. Press any softkey below the Restore All tab to restore all
removed categories.
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Selecting an XM Station
Seek Tuning
Press
¨SEEK or©SEEK to go to
the next or previous station.
Selecting a Station by Station List
The infotainment system can list all
XM stations.
To select a station from the
station list:
1. Turn the TUNE/TONE knob and highlight the desired station.
2. Press the TUNE/TONE knob to select the station.
The highlighted station will also
automatically be selected if the
TUNE/TONE is released and no
longer turned. Selecting a Station by Category
The infotainment system can list XM
stations by genre.
To select a station from the
category list:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob
and highlight the desired genre,
then press the MENU/SELECT
knob to select the genre.
2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and highlight the desired station,
then press the MENU/SELECT
knob to select the station.
Storing an XM Station as a
Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up
their radio station favorites while the
vehicle is stopped. Tune to favorite
stations using the presets, favorites
button, and steering wheel controls,
if the vehicle has this feature. FAV (Favorites):
A maximum of
36 stations can be programmed as
favorites using the six softkeys
below the radio station frequency
tabs on the display 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, 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 the station is to
be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds.
When that softkey is pressed
and released, the radio recalls
the station that was set.
4. Repeat the steps for each radio station to be stored as a favorite.
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The number of favorites pages can
be set up using the CONFIG button.
To set up the number of favorites
pages, perform the following steps:
1. Press the CONFIG button todisplay the radio setup menu.
2. Press the softkey located below the FAV label.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the
softkey located 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 labels and to begin
the process of programming
favorites for the chosen number
of pages.Time-shifting —Pause and
Rewind Live XM
The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD,
and USB has the ability to rewind
60 minutes of XM content. While
listening to the radio, the content
from the current station is always
being buffered to the HDD.
Press
r/j(play/pause) To pause
the radio. The radio display will
show the Time Shift buffer status
bar. The status bar shows the
amount of content that is stored in
the buffer and the current pause
point.
To resume playback from the
current pause point, press
r/j
again. The radio will no longer be
playing “live”radio. Instead, time
shifted content is being played from
the buffer. When the radio is playing
time shifted content from the buffer,
a buffer status bar shows below the
station number on the left side of
screen. Press and hold the REV or FWD
buttons to rewind or fast forward
through the time shift buffer. Hold
FWD until the end of the currently
recorded buffer to resume
“live”
radio playback. With “live”radio
playing, the radio display will no
longer show the buffer bar below
the station number.
Press the REV or FWD button
multiple time to jump to the previous
or next song or commercial.
When the radio station is changed,
the buffer is cleared and
automatically restarted for the
current station. You cannot rewind
to content from a previously tuned
station.
Time shifting of XM is not available
while recording or while other
sources of playback are selected.
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Pausing XM with the Vehicle
Turned Off
If XM is paused before the vehicle is
turned off, the radio will continue to
buffer the current radio station for
up to one hour. If the vehicle is
turned back on within one hour, the
radio will automatically resume
playback from the pause point.
XM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels):These channels, or any
others, can be blocked at a
customer's request, by calling
1-800-929-2100.
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.
Channel Unavail: This previously
assigned channel is no longer
assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
No Artist Info: No artist
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Title Info: No song title
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly. No CAT Info:
No category
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Information: No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
CAT Not Found: There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the XM
Radio 8‐digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate the
service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.
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Check XM Receivr:If this
message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver
could have a fault. Consult with your
dealer.
XM Not Available: If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 miles). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on the radio.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service gives
digital radio reception from
coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just
as with FM, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the XM signal for a period of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery,
or simply having the phone on. This
interference can cause an increased
level of static while listening to the
radio. If static is received while
listening to the radio, unplug the
cellular phone and turn it off.
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Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger,
located in the rear window. Make
sure that the inside surface of the
rear window is not scratched and
that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. If the inside surface is
damaged, it could interfere with
radio reception. For proper radio
reception, the antenna connector
needs to be properly attached to the
post on the glass.
If a cellular telephone antenna
needs to be attached to the glass,
make sure that the grid lines for the
AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
There is enough space between the
grid lines to attach a cellular
telephone antenna without
interfering with radio reception.
Notice:Using a razor blade or
sharp object to clear the inside
rear window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Notice:
Do not apply aftermarket
glass tinting with metallic film.
The metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
your backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna
The antenna located on the roof of
the vehicle is used for the OnStar,
XM Satellite Radio Service System,
and GPS (Global Positioning
System), if the vehicle has these
features. Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof and it is
open, the performance of OnStar,
XM, and GPS can be affected.
Audio Players
CD Player
The infotainment system's CD
player can play audio CDs and
MP3 CDs.
CDs that are 8 cm (3 in) in diameter
will not work in the CD player.
Care of CDs
If playing a CD, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality,
the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the disc has
been handled. Handle discs
carefully. Store CDs 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 disc is damaged, such as cracked,
broken, or scratched, the disc may
not play properly or not at all. Do
not touch the bottom side of a disc
while handling it; this could damage
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the surface. Pick up discs by
grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the surface of a disc is soiled,
take a soft, lint‐free cloth or dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water,
and clean it. Make sure the wiping
process starts from the center to
the edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add a label to a disc; it could
get caught in the CD player. If a
label is needed, label the top of the
recorded disc with a marking pen.
The use of disc lens cleaners for
discs is not advised, due to the risk
of contaminating the lens of the disc
optics with lubricants internal to the
CD player mechanism.
Notice:If a label is added to a
CD, or more than one CD is
inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play
scratched or damaged CDs, the
CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use
only CDs in good condition
without any label, load one CD at
a time, and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the CD
player are:
CD:
Press to play a CD when
listening to the radio. The disc and/
or track number display when a CD
is in the player.
¨SEEK/©SEEK: Press to select
tracks.
TUNE/TONE: Turn and then press
to select tracks.
MENU/SELECT: Turn and then
press to select.
r/j(Play/Pause): Press to
pause and restart CD playback.
sREV (Fast Reverse): Press
and hold to reverse playback quickly
within a track.
\FWD (Fast Forward): Press
and hold to advance playback
quickly within a track.
^(Load): Press to load CDs into
the Six-Disc CD player.
Z(Eject): Press to eject the disc.
For the Six-Disc CD player, press
and hold for two seconds to eject all
discs.
Inserting a CD (Single Disc
Player)
With the printed side facing up,
insert a CD into the audio CD slot
until it is drawn in. The CD track
number and a Shuffle tab display
and playback begins.
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.