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F4 RPT (Repeat):Single tracks or folders can be
repeated.
.To repeat the current track, press and release
F4 RPT until RPT TRCK displays.
.To repeat the tracks in the current folder, press and
release F4 RPT until RPT FLDR displays.
.To turn repeat off, press and release F4 RPT until
NORMAL displays.
F6 DISP (Display): Press to switch between the
elapsed time of the track and the MP3 playback
information.
© ¨(Seek): Press and release to go to the start of the
previous track or the start of the next track. Press and
hold for more than two seconds to search the previous
or next tracks at two tracks per second. Release to stop
searching and to play the track.
© ¨(Scan): Press to scan the tracks in each folder. The
radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then
goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning.
w(Tune): Turn to fast track reverse or advance
advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists.
The track number and file name displays for each track.
Turning
wwhile in random will fast track reverse or
advance the tracks in sequential order.
4(Information): Press to view the Title, Artist, Album,
or Folder names. To view this information:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil INFO displays.
3. Press
wto select INFO. The display changes to
show the additional MP3 information.
4. Press one of the following pushbuttons to view that specific information.
.F1 TTLE (Title): Displays the title name.
.F2 ATST (Artist): Displays the artist name.
.F3 ALBM (Album): Displays the album name.
.F4 FLDR (Folder):Displays the folder name.
5. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the
display to time out.
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XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request,
by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
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.
No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription
needs to be reactivated. 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.
CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for
the selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could
have previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having the
vehicle serviced, check with your dealer.
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 Antenna:If this message does not clear within
a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could
have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
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.
Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the
separate Navigation System manual.
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with a Navigation System and Bluetooth,
see the Navigation System Manual for information
about how to use the Bluetooth system.
For vehicles without a Navigation System, the Bluetooth
system can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with
a Hands‐Free Profile to make and receive phone
calls. The system can be used while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all
phones support all functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth
for more information about compatible phones.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to
interpret voice commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
For additional information say “Help”while you are
in a voice recognition menu.
Noise: The system may not recognize voice commands
if there is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the
system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural
voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes
through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the the audio system
volume knob during a call to change the volume level.
The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later
calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level.
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Sending a Number or Name Tag
During a Call
1. Pressbg.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the number or name tag to send.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle
Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This
includes all saved name tags in the phone book and
phone pairing information. For information on how to
delete this information, see the previou section
“Deleting a Paired Phone” and the previous sections
on deleting name tags.
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth®SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
See Radio Frequency Statement
on page 8‑20for
Federal Communications Commission and Industry
Canada information.
Radio Personalization
For vehicles with a Navigation System, see the
Navigation System manual supplied with the vehicle for
more information on accessing the main menu and for
descriptions of the menu items for the Navigation
system.
Accessing the Main Menu
To access the main menu:
1. Press CNFG or
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wto scroll through the menu items.
The main menu consists of the following menu items:
.eBASS - MID - TREBLE
.xBALANCE - FADER
.eEQ EQUALIZER
.H/A (HOME/AWAY) PRESETS
.AUTOSTORE PRESETS
.CAT CATEGORY
.TA TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE
.RECALL RDS (Radio Data System) MESSAGE
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.ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT
.8SET CLOCK
.BSET DATE
.4INFO (Information)
.LANG LANGUAGE
.SETUP
Radio Main Menu Item Descriptions
e
BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE:This item allows
the the bass, midrange and treble features of the audio
system to be adjusted. See “Setting the Tone (Bass/
Treble)” underRadio(s)
on page 4‑95for more
information.
xBALANCE - FADER: This item allows the the
balance and fader features of the audio system to be
adjusted. See “Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)”
under Radio(s)
on page 4‑95for more information.
eEQ (Equalizer): This item allows one of the five
preset equalizations for the audio system to be
selected. See “Audio Equalizer” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
H/A (Home/Away) PRESETS: This item allows either
the home or away preset radio stations to be selected.
See “Presets Home/Away” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
AUTOSTORE PRESETS: This item allows the radio to
automatically store stations with the strongest signals
as presets. See “Autostore Presets” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
CAT (Category): This item allows radio stations based
on preset categories to be selected. See “Activating
Program Type (PTY) Stations” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
TA (Traffic Announcement): This item allows the
TA feature to be turned on and off. See “TA (Traffic
Announcement)” underRadio(s)
on page 4‑95for
more information.
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RECALL RDS MESSAGE:This item allows the RDS
radio station messages broadcast by a radio station to
be viewed. See “MSG (Message)” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT: This item allows the audio
system to seek only local radio stations with the
strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a
strong signal in a large area. Use LOCAL while in urban
areas where there are several strong radio station
signals and you want to limit the number of stations to
those with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT
while in rural areas where there are fewer radio station
signals available.
See “Local/Distant Selection” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
8SET CLOCK: This item allows the clock to be
adjusted.
See Setting the Clock
on page 4‑95for more
information.
BSET DATE: This item allows the date to be adjusted.
See Setting the Clock
on page 4‑95for more
information.
4(Information): This item allows XM satellite radio
service and CD MP3 playback information to be
displayed. See “
4(Information)”underRadio(s)on
page 4‑95
for more information.
LANG (Language): This item allows the language on
the radio display to be changed.
To change the langauge:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil LANGUAGE displays.
3. Press
wto enter the language settings and then
turn
wto scroll through the following available
langauges:
.ENGLISH
.GERMAN
.FRENCH
.SPANISH
.JAPANESE
4. Press
wto set the langauge.
5. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the
display to time out.
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SETUP:The following submenus are available when
this item is selected:
.PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU
.DRIVER SELECTION
.DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
.CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
SETUP Submenu Items
The following choices are available for programming.
PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU
This item turns the entire list of personalization features
on or off, and allows a preferred setting for up to two
people to be programmed. The number of available
features varies depending on which options the vehicle
has. A check mark appears after it when this item is on.
For more information on the PERSONAL SETTINGS
MENU item, see Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑59.
DRIVER SELECTION
The following submenu displays when this item is
selected:
.DRIVER 1
.DRIVER 2
.RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS
.STORE DRIVER SETTINGS For more information on the DRIVER SELECTION
submenu item, see
“Recalling Driver Settings” and
“Storing Driver Settings” underMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 3‑75.
DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
The following submenu displays when this item is
selected:
.RECALL EXIT SETTINGS
.STORE EXIT SETTINGS
For more information on the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS
submenu item, see “Recalling Exit Settings” and
“Storing Exit Settings” underMemory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel on page 3‑75.
CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
(Base Audio System)
This item allows the four configurable keys located to
the left and right of the audio display to be customized.
See “Configurable Radio Display Keys” underRadio(s)
on page 4‑95for programming information.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls and they
could differ depending on the vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
¨SEEK©:Press to go to the next or previous radio
station with a strong signal in the selected band while
listening to the radio.
Press
¨or©to go to the next or previous track while a
CD is playing,
SRCE (Source): Press to select between AM, FM,
XM™, or CD.
SCAN: Press and hold to scan radio stations, the radio
goes to the next strongest station in the selected band,
plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station.
Press SCAN again to stop scanning.
y z(Previous/Next): Press to go to the next or
previous radio station stored as a favorite while listening
to the radio.
Press
yorzto go to the next or previous track while
a CD is playing.
+
e− (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the
volume.
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