2012 GMC CANYON radio controls

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2012
7-6 Infotainment System
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 theAUDIO button until BAS (bass)
or TRE (treble) displays.
2. Press and hold the
worx
button 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.

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2012
Infotainment System 7-7
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
worx
button 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.

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2012
7-8 Infotainment System
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
To adjust the balance or fade:
1. Press and release theAUDIO 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.Radio Messages
AM-FM Radio
CAL (Calibration Error): The
audio system has been calibrated
for the vehicle from the factory.
If CAL displays it means that the
radio has not been configured
properly for the vehicle and it must
be returned to your dealer for
service.
LOC (Locked): This message
displays when the THEFTLOCK
®
system has locked up. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer. Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
CAL ERR (Calibration Error):
The audio system has been
calibrated for the vehicle from the
factory. If CAL ERR displays it
means that the radio has not been
configured properly for the vehicle
and it must be returned to your
dealer for service.
LOCKED:
This message displays
when the TheftLock
®system has
locked up. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.

Black plate (22,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2012
7-22 Infotainment System
CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message
displays and/or the CD comes out, it
could be for one of the following
reasons:
.It is very hot. When the
temperature returns to normal,
the CD should play.
.You are driving on a very rough
road. When the road becomes
smoother, the CD should play.
.The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
.The air is very humid. If so, wait
about an hour and try again.
.The format of the CD might not
be compatible. See “Using an
MP3” later in this section.
.There could have been a
problem while burning the CD.
.The label could be caught in the
CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or
if an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it
down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.
Phone
Bluetooth
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system can
interact with many cell phones,
allowing:
.Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
.Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the
vehicle parked:
.Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.