2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO manual radio set

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012
In Brief 1-15
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
PWR: Press to turn the system on
and off.
qVOLr: Turn to increase or
decrease the volume. BAND:
Press to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1, or XM2
(if equipped). The selection
displays.
qTUNEr: Turn to select radio
stations.
qSEEKr: Press to go to the
previous or to the next station and
stay there.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Infotainment on page 7‑1.
Setting Preset Stations
Radio stations are stored as
presets.
For vehicles with an XM radio,
a maximum of 30 stations can
be stored as presets using the
six numbered pushbuttons.
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 buttons.
See “Setting Preset Stations” under
Operation on page 7‑3.

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1-16 In Brief
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the
radio with CD (MP3/WMA):
Press and hold the HR button until
the correct hour displays. Press and
hold the MN button until the correct
minute displays. The time can be
set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an
FM station broadcasting Radio Data
System (RDS) information, press
and hold the HR and MN buttons
at the same time until RDS TIME
displays. To accept this time, press
and hold the HR and MN buttons,
at the same time, for another
two seconds. If the time is not
available from the station, NO
UPDAT (update) displays.
RDS time is broadcast once a
minute. After tuning to an RDS
broadcast station, it could take a
few minutes for the time to update.For detailed instructions on setting
the clock for your specific audio
system, see
Clock on page 5‑4.
Satellite Radio
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 fee is required to receive the
XM service.
For more information, refer to:
.www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11.
Cruise Control
The cruise controls are located at
the end of the multifunction lever.
9:Turns the system off.
R:Turns the system on.
+ (Resume/Accelerate): Use to
make the vehicle accelerate or
resume a previously set speed.
r T(Set): Press the button
at the end of the lever to set the
speed.
For more information, see Cruise
Control on page 9‑46.

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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Here is how to avoid setting off the
alarm by accident:
.If you do not want to activate the
theft-deterrent system, the
vehicle should be locked with
the door key after the doors are
closed.
.Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter. Unlocking a
door any other way will set off
the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident,
you can turn off the alarm by
pressing UNLOCK on the RKE
transmitter. The alarm will not stop
if you try to unlock a door any
other way.
Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by locking the doors
with the RKE transmitter. 2. Unlock the door with the manual
door lock and open the door.
This should set off the alarm.
3. To turn the alarm off, press the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter or start the engine.
If the alarm does not sound when it
should but the lights flash, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse
may be blown. To replace the fuse,
see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 10‑39.
If the alarm does not sound or the
front turn signal lamps do not flash,
see your dealer for service.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑21 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Immobilizer Operation
(PASS-Key III+
Canada Only)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from the
ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the key is turned
to ON/RUN.
You do not have to manually arm
or disarm the system.
The security light comes on if
there is a problem with arming or
disarming the theft-deterrent
system.
The key uses a transponder that
matches an immobilizer control unit
in the vehicle. Only the correct key
starts the vehicle. If the key is ever
damaged, the vehicle may not start.
When trying to start the vehicle,
if the engine does not start and
the security light comes on, there

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5-4 Instruments and Controls
The compass can be calibrated by
driving the vehicle in circles at
8 km/h (5 mph) or less until the
display reads a direction.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set to zone eight.
If you do not live in zone eight or
drive out of the area, the compass
variance needs to be changed to
the appropriate zone.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find the current location andvariance zone number on the
following zone map.
2. Press and holdYb/Ountil Z
and/or a zone number displays.
3. Press
Y b/Orepeatedly until
the new zone number displays.
After you stop pressing the
button, the display shows a
compass direction within a
few seconds.
Clock
AM-FM Radio
Press and hold HR until the correct
hour displays. Press and hold MN
until the correct minute displays.
There is an initial two-second delay
before the clock goes into time-set
mode. To display the time with the
ignition off, press RCL, HR, or MN.
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
Press and hold the HR button until
the correct hour displays. Press and
hold the MN button until the correct
minute displays. The time can be
set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an
FM station broadcasting Radio Data
System (RDS) information, press
and hold the HR and MN buttons
at the same time until RDS TIME
displays. To accept this time, press
and hold the HR and MN buttons,
at the same time, for another
two seconds. If the time is not
available from the station, NO
UPDAT (update) displays.

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5-6 Instruments and Controls
Ashtrays
The vehicle may have a removable
ashtray and cigarette lighter.
The ashtray is located in the center
console area. The ashtray can be
removed for cleaning. When the
ashtray is removed, this area can
also be used as a cupholder.
Notice:If papers, pins, or other
flammable items are put in the
ashtray, hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage the
vehicle. Never put flammable
items in the ashtray.
Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges 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 gauges could
prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there
could be a problem with a vehicle
function. Some warning lights come
on briefly when the engine is started
to indicate they are working.
Gauges can indicate when there
could be a problem with a vehicle
function. Often gauges 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 gauges
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.Chime Level Adjustment
The radio is used to adjust the
vehicle's chime level. To change the
volume level of the chime, press
and hold pushbutton 6 with the
ignition on and the radio power off.
The volume level will change from
the normal level to loud, and LOUD
will appear on the radio display.
To change back to the default or
normal setting, press and hold
pushbutton 6 again. The volume
level will change from the loud level
to normal, and NORMAL will appear
on the radio display. Each time the
chime volume is changed, three
chimes will sound to indicate the
new volume selected. Removing
the radio and not replacing it with a
factory radio or chime module will
disable vehicle chimes.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-14
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Introduction
Infotainment
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road
for extended periods could
cause a crash resulting in injury
or death to you or others. Do
not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
.Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.

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Infotainment System 7-5
To change the default on the
display, press the DISPL knob
until you see the desired display,
then press and hold this knob
for two seconds and the radio
beeps once.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):
Automatic volume automatically
adjusts the audio system to make
up for road and wind noise while
driving. The volume level should
always sound the same while
driving.
Set the volume at the desired level.
Press to select LOW, MEDIUM, and
HIGH. AVOL displays. Each higher
setting allows for higher volume
compensation at faster vehicle
speeds.
NONE displays if the radio cannot
determine the vehicle speed. To turn
automatic volume off, press until
OFF displays.Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AM-FM Radio
To adjust the bass or treble:
1. Press and release the AUDIObutton until BAS (bass) or
TRE (treble) displays.
2. Press and hold the
wor
xbutton to increase or to
decrease the tone.
To adjust the bass or treble to the
center position:
1. Press and release the AUDIO button until BAS (bass) or
TRE (treble) displays.
2. Press and hold the AUDIO button for more than
two seconds until a beep
sounds. To adjust both tone controls and
both speaker controls to the middle
position:
1. Exit out of audio mode by
pressing another button, causing
the radio to perform that function
or wait five seconds for the
display to return to time of day.
2. Press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until a beep
sounds. CEN (center) displays.
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
To adjust the bass or treble:
1. Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS (bass) or
TREB (treble) displays.
2. Turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease
the tone.
To adjust the bass/treble to the
middle position, press and hold the
AUDIO knob. The radio produces
one beep and adjusts the display
level to the middle position.

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7-6 Infotainment System
To adjust all tone and speaker
controls to the middle position, push
and hold the AUDIO knob when no
tone or speaker control displays.
ALL CENTERED displays and a
beep sounds.
AUTO EQ (Automatic
Equalization):Press to select
customized equalization settings
designed for country/western, jazz,
talk, pop, rock, and classical.
To return to the manual mode, press
the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM
displays. Then manually adjust the
bass/treble, using the AUDIO knob.
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
Fade may not be available if the
vehicle is a regular cab model.
AM-FM Radio
To adjust balance or fade:
1. Press and release the AUDIO
button until BAL (balance) or
FAD (fade) displays. 2. Press and hold the
wor
xbutton to increase or to
decrease the level.
To adjust the balance or fade to the
center position:
1. Press and release the AUDIO button until BAL (balance) or
FAD (fade) displays.
2. Press and hold the AUDIO button for more than
two seconds until a beep
sounds.
To adjust both speaker controls and
both tone controls to the middle
position:
1. Exit out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing
the radio to perform that function
or wait five seconds for the
display to return to time of day.
2. Press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until a beep
sounds. CEN (center) displays. Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
To adjust the balance or fade:
1. Press and release the AUDIO
knob until BAL (balance) or
FADE (fade) displays.
2. Turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease the
level.
To adjust the balance or fade to the
middle position:
1. Press and release the AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) or
FADE (fade) displays.
2. Press and hold the AUDIO knob until one beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker
controls to the middle position, push
and hold the AUDIO knob when no
tone or speaker control displays.
ALL CENTERED displays and a
beep sounds.