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the CD player while the radio is playing. See “Using an MP3” in the owner manual index.
\ or ]: Press to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold to fast forward or fast rewind within a track and the CD plays at a higher speed and a reduced volume.
Z : Press to eject a CD, Eject CD is displayed and the radio begins playing. Random: Press CD/MP3 three times to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order. Press \ or ] to select between Random on and Random off. RDM shows on the display when random is in use.
Using an MP3 CD The CD 30 MP3 is capable of playing MP3 CDs that have been recorded to a CD-R.
Supported File Structure The CD 30 MP3 supports up to:
99 albums. 367 tracks.
(cid:129) Bit rates up to 256 kbps.
File Naming Files must be named .mp3 for the CD to work. ID3 tags are supported. The following information shows on the display when the CD MP3 is playing. MP3 CDs recorded without ID3 tags display:
File name Track number and playing time
(cid:129) Album name MP3 CDs recorded with ID3 tags display:
Track title
(cid:129) Artist name
Track number and playing time
(cid:129) Album name
(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) To change the display: 1. Press CD/MP3 twice, CD info
appears on the display.
2. Press \ or ] to select the
display type.
3. After about five seconds, the
selected display type is saved.
Playing an MP3
CD/MP3: Press to play an MP3 CD that is already loaded into the CD player while the radio is playing.Selecting a Track \ or ]: Press to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold to fast forward or fast rewind within a track. During fast forward, the CD plays at a higher speed and a reduced volume. Z : Press to eject a CD, Eject CD appears on the display and the radio begins playing.
Selecting an Album To select a different album when the MP3 CD contains several albums: 1. Press CD/MP3. 2. Press \ or ] until the desired
album displays.
Random Mode MP3 CD can be played in the following random modes: (cid:129) Random album: Tracks from the
selected album are played randomly.
(cid:129) Random CD: All tracks from all
albums are played randomly.
(cid:129) Random Off: Turns off
random play. To use random: 1. Press CD/MP3 three times. 2. Press \ or ] to select between
Random album, Random CD and Random Off.
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RDM shows on the display when random is use. Care of CD’s and the CD Player Care of CDs Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is dirty, 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.
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If a label is added to a
Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: 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.
CDC 40
System Operation R (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BC (Board Computer): Press to use the Board Computer, see DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems) on page 4-36.
[ (Multifunction Knob): Turn to select a menu item, press to enable or disable a menu item.
\ / ] / _ / ^ (Four-way Switch): Press to select menu options. SOUND: Press to enter the sound settings menu and go to the next page in sound settings. SETTINGS: Press to adjust system and sound settings.
Ignition Logic When this feature is enabled it turns the audio system on or off when the ignition is turned on or off. To turn the audio system on or off with the Ignition Logic: (cid:129) Press R or Z to turn the audio system on. Press R to turn the audio system off when the Ignition Logic system is disabled and the ignition is ON/RUN. For vehicles with OnStar®, the audio system will only turn off if the ignition is OFF and OnStar is not in use when the Ignition Logic system is enabled.
The Ignition Logic is preset to turn off the audio system when the ignition is turned off. To enable or disable Ignition Logic: 1. Press SETTINGS, System
Settings displays.
2. Turn the multifunction knob to select Ign. Logic and press the multifunction knob to select or un-select the option.
System Display The following information shows on the system display:
FM or AM displays, and the current station frequency or station name if the radio is active. The station name displays when RDS stations are active. The station name displays if RDS is activated.
(cid:129) AS displays if AS is activated. (cid:129) CD displays along with the
CD number, CD track number, CD title, artists name or
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album name plus track time and track name, if the CD player is active.
(cid:129) CD in displays if more than one
CD is inserted.
(cid:129) MP3 displays if the CD is an
MP3 CD.
(cid:129) RDM displays if the CD is being
played back in random mode.
(cid:129) T displays if Random CD is on. (cid:129) U displays if Random
Magazine is on.
(cid:129) S displays if repeat track is on. (cid:129) u displays if Scan CD is on. The most recent selected audio source plays when the audio system is turned on and the display is lit. The outside temperature, time, and date display when the audio system is turned off and the ignition is ON/RUN, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-25.
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Menu System The audio systems menu contains types of menu pages:
Selection pages Selection pages have a selection menu on the left side of the screen showing a preview of the menu items. Selection pages lead to navigation or settings pages.
Feature pages Feature pages are menu pages. Feature pages also contain menu items which can be selected and lead to other navigation or settings pages. The Tuner menu is an example of a feature page.
Settings pages Setting pages are menu pages where the audio system settings can be changed.
Menus The menus of the audio systems are structured in levels. The current menu level is indicated by vertical lines at the edge of the screen.
Selecting from a Menu The items within a menu are selected by turning the multifunction knob to move the cursor. The cursor highlights the menu item being selected. To select a menu item: 1. Turn the multifunction knob until
the desired menu item is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob to select the function or to display another menu.
(cid:129) Selected menu items display as
V or a.
(cid:129) Un-selected menu items display
as ( or o.
To exit from a menu:
Turn the multifunction knob to the left until Return is displayed and then press the knob.
(cid:129) Press CDC, FM/AM, SETTINGS, SOUND, or MAIN at any time to exit from a menu and use that function.
Selecting the Audio Menu The Audio menu allows access to FM, AM, CD, and Sound menus. To access the Audio menu from one of these menus: Turn the multifunction knob to the left until Return displays and then press the knob.
(cid:129) Selecting from a List Some menus are displayed in the form of lists.
If the cursor is moved to the top or bottom area of the display, other list items appear. A scroll-bar on the right edge of the display indicates the current cursor position in the list. The last list item selected is marked with an arrow in some lists. The name of the list and the number of items in it are displayed above the list.
To select from a list: 1. Turn the multifunction knob until
the desired item is highlighted. 2. Press the multifunction knob to
select the item.
Overlay Menus Additional notes and information on the audio system or other vehicle components may appear on the display as an overlay in some cases. The current menu is overlaid with the information box. Some settings have to be confirmed, others are automatically enabled after a short time.
Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each audio source and are stored separately for each radio station and the CD player.
Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To adjust the Bass: 1. Press SOUND and select the
Sound menu item.
2. Select Treble - Bass.
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3. Select Bass from the menu and
turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
Bass tones are automatically adjusted to the driving speed to compensate for rolling and ambient noise. The setting cannot be changed. To adjust the Treble: 1. Press SOUND and select the
Sound menu item.
2. Select Treble - Bass. 3. Select Treble from the menu and
turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
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Adjusting the Equalizer The equalizer allows changes to be made to seven frequencies. To adjust the equalizer: 1. Press SOUND and select the
Sound menu item.
2. Select Equalizer. 3. Select the desired frequency and
turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
Adjusting the Sound Settings There are preset sound settings designed for different types of music. To adjust the sound settings: 1. Press SOUND and select the
Sound menu item.
2. Select Sound. 3. Select: User, Jazz, Speech, Pop,
Classical, and Rock.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
5. Repeat these steps for each
frequency.
After making changes to the equalizer, the user option in the Sound menu is enabled.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust the Balance: 1. Press SOUND and select the
Sound menu item.
2. Select Fader - Balance. 3. Select Balance from the menu and turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
To adjust the Fade: 1. Press SOUND and select the
Sound menu item.
2. Select Fader - Balance. 3. Select Fader from the menu and
turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
Adjusting the Sound Position The sound position for the audio system can be adjusted. The settings are: Driver: Adjusts the sound position for the drivers seat. Front: Adjusts the sound position for the front seats.
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The maximum initial volume level is used when the volume level before turning the audio system off was higher than the maximum initial volume level set, or if the volume is blow the maximum level. To set the On Volume level: 1. Press SOUND, then SETTINGS
and select Volume from the menu.
2. Select Start-up Volume. 3. Turn the multifunction knob to
adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
OnStar® Volume For vehicles with OnStar, the OnStar Volume is used to set the maximum initial volume level for the OnStar system when it is turned on. To set OnStar Volume: 1. Press SOUND, then SETTINGS
and select Volume from the menu.
2. Select OnStar IN. 3. Turn the multifunction knob to
adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
Start-up Volume The Start-up Volume is used to set the maximum initial volume level for the audio system when it is turned on.
All Positions: The sound is adjusted for all seats. To adjust the sound position: 1. Press SOUND and select the
Sound menu item.
2. Select Position and then select
the desired sound position.
3. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
Speed-Dependant Volume Control (SDVC) SDVC automatically adjusts the volume for road and wind noise as the vehicle increases or decreases speed while driving. To adjust SDVC: 1. Press SOUND, then SETTINGS
and select Volume from the menu.
2. Select SDVC. 3. Turn the multifunction knob to
adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to
save the setting.
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Using the Radio FM/AM: Press to select between FM, FM-AS, AM, and AM-AS, or to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The Tuner Menu displays. LOC (LOCAL/DX Function): Press to change between LOC ON or LOC OFF. When the LOC function is on, it searches for the strongest radio frequency. If none is found, it automatically searches for a weaker radio frequency. If no frequency is found after the second search, the radio returns to the last active frequency. If a new station search is not started within one minute, the low sensitivity (LOCAL) is set when the next search is started. When LOC OFF is set, a search is carried out using the high sensitivity (DX).
Finding an FM/AM Station 1 - 9 (Station Preset Buttons): Press to play stations that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons. Automatic Station Search: Use automatic station search when the radio frequency is unknown.
The radio is volume is muted while the radio searches for a station with strong reception. If the radio is unable to find a station, it automatically switches to a more sensitive search level. The radio returns to the last station playing if it fails to locate a station. To use automatic station search, do one of the following: (cid:129) Press and hold \ or ] until
seek displays.
(cid:129) Select t or u from the
radio menu with the multifunction knob.
Manual Station Search: Use manual station search when the radio frequency is known. To use manual station search with the four-way switch: (cid:129) Press and hold _ or ^ until the desired frequency is reached.
(cid:129) Press _ or ^ repeatedly until the
desired frequency is reached.
To use manual station search with the multifunction knob: 1. Select Manual from the
Tuner menu.
2. Turn the multifunction knob until the desired frequency is reached and press the knob.
Setting Preset Stations The radio can store up to 36 stations using the station preset buttons:
9 FM 9 FM - AS (Autostore) 9 AM 9 AM - AS (Autostore)
Radio stations can be stored using the station preset buttons, the multifunction knob, and by using Autostore. To manually store stations using the station preset buttons: 1. Select FM or AM and tune to the
desired radio station.
2. Press and hold one of the
9 station preset buttons, the radio briefly mutes and displays the previously stored station. The new station is stored and the radio begins playing.
3. Repeat the steps for each radio
station to be stored.
To manually store stations using the multifunction knob: 1. Select the desired radio station and select Store from the Tuner Menu, a list of all stored stations is displayed.
2. Turn the multifunction knob to
choose the location for the station to be stored and press the multifunction knob.
To store stations using Autostore: 1. Select FM or AM and then select Autostore from the Tuner Menu.
2. The Autostore menu is displayed, and the automatic station storing is started.
3. The nine strongest stations in the
selected band are stored to the preset buttons.
Using the CD Player The CDC 40 is capable of playing CDs, MP3 CD-Rs, and mixed mode CD-Rs that have both audio and MP3 tracks on it.
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The CD changer holds a maximum of 6 CDs, and can play smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring.
Loading a CD To load CDs: 1. Press Z (Eject), the
CD-Changer menu displays.
2. Select an empty CD
compartment using the multifunction knob, Please insert CD now displays.
3. Insert a CD into the slot, Reading CD displays and a appears next to the selected position.
4. Repeat Step 2 to load
additional CDs.
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Display Options The display can be changed depending on what type of CD is in the CD player. The display options are: (cid:129) Disabled ( o ): Track number,
CD number, album number and playing time for an audio CD.
(cid:129) Enabled ( a ): CD name, track name, artist name, and album name for an audio CD with CD text.
To change the display: 1. Select Extras from the CD Menu. 2. Enable or disable the Display
track box.
Playing a CD CDC: Press to play a CD that is already loaded into the CD player while the radio is playing. The CD Menu displays.
Selecting a Track Tracks can be selected using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions. Selecting a track using the four-way switch:
\ or ]: Press to go to the next or previous track within a CD. Selecting a track using the CD menu and the t or u function: 1. Turn the multifunction knob until
Track is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob until
the desired track is displayed.
Selecting a track using the CD menu and the Track function: 1. Select Track from the CD menu. 2. Select the desired track from
the menu.
Searching Within a Track To search within a track using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions: To search using the four-way switch: 1. Press and hold \ or ]. 2. Release \ or ] when the desired point in the track is reached.
To search using the CD menu 1. Select r or [. 2. Select r or [ again when the
desired point in the track is reached.
Selecting CD CDs can be selected by: (cid:129) Pressing the appropriate station
preset button.
(cid:129) Pressing _ or ^ on the four-way
switch.
(cid:129) Using the CD menu function.
To use the CD menu function: 1. Select CD from the CD menu. 2. Select the desired CD.
Random Mode There are two modes for random: (cid:129) Random play CD. (cid:129) Random magazine. Tracks on the current CD are played in random order for Random play CD: To use Random play CD: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Random CD, and T
displays.
To turn off random: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Normal, and T
disappears.
4 tracks per CD are played before changing to the next CD for Random magazine: To use random for all CDs: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Random Magazine, and
U displays.
To turn off random: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Normal, and U
disappears.
Repeat Track The Repeat function repeats the current track. The function can be enabled and disabled by using the four-way switch or the CD menu.
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To use repeat using the four-way switch: 1. Press and hold _ until S appears
on the display.
2. Press and hold ^ until S is no
longer on the display to turn off repeat track.
To use repeat using the CD menu: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Repeat Track, S appears
on the display.
To turn off repeat using the CD menu: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Normal, S disappears
from the display.
Scan CD The Scan CD function scans the first ten seconds of each track on the current CD. The function can be enabled and disabled by using the four-way switch or the CD menu.
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To use Scan CD using the four-way switch: 1. Press and hold _ until u appears on the display.
2. Press and hold ^ until u is no longer on the display to turn off repeat track.
To use Scan CD using the CD menu: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Scan CD, u appears
on the display.
To turn off Scan CD using the CD menu: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Scan CD, u disappears
from the display.
Ejecting a CD To eject a CD: 1. Press Z. 2. Select the desired CD to eject by
using the station preset buttons or the multifunction knob.
To eject all CDs: 1. Press and hold Z until Eject all
CDs displays.
2. Press the multifunction knob to confirm. The CDs are ejected.
Using an MP3 or Mixed Mode CD Supported File Structure The CDC 40 supports up to:
253 albums. 65,535 tracks.
(cid:129) Bit rates up to 256 kbps.
File Naming Files must be named .mp3 for the CD to work. ID3 tags are supported. The following information shows on the display when a CD MP3, or a mixed mode CD is playing. (cid:129) CD number (cid:129) Album name
Track title and artist
Playing an MP3 or Mixed Mode CD CDC: Press to play an MP3 CD that is already loaded into the CD player while the radio is playing. The CD Menu displays.
Selecting a Track Tracks can be selected using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions. Selecting a track using the four-way switch:
\ or ]: Press to go to the next or previous track within an album.
(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Selecting a track using the CD menu and the t or u function: 1. Turn the multifunction knob until
is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob until
the desired track is displayed.
Selecting a track using the CD menu and the Track function: 1. Select Track from the CD menu. 2. Select the desired track from
the menu.
Searching Within a Track To search within a track using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions: To search using the four-way switch: 1. Press and hold \ or ]. 2. Release \ or ] when the desired point in the track is reached.
To search using the CD menu 1. Select r or [. 2. Select r or [ again when the
desired point in the track is reached.
Selecting an MP3 or Mixed Mode Album CDs can be selected by: (cid:129) Pressing the appropriate station
preset button.
(cid:129) Pressing _ or ^ on the four-way
switch.
(cid:129) Using the CD menu function. To use the CD menu function: 1. Select Album from the CD menu. 2. Select the desired Album.
Random Mode MP3 CDs and Mixed Mode CDs can be played in random order. There are two modes for random: (cid:129) Random play CD. (cid:129) Random magazine.
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To turn off random: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Normal. Tracks play in the following order for Random play CD: (cid:129) MP3 CD: If there are five or
fewer albums on an MP3
CD, four tracks per album are played in random order. If there are more than five albums on the MP3 CD, one track is played per album. Tracks from the selected album are played randomly.(cid:129) Mixed Mode CD: On a Mixed Mode CD, the tracks from the audio part are played first in random order. Then the tracks from the MP3 part are played as described above.
To use Random play CD: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Random CD, T
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Tracks play in the following order for Random magazine: (cid:129) MP3 CD: If there are five or
fewer albums on an MP3
CD, four tracks per album are played before changing to the next CD. If there are more than five albums, one track per album is played before changing to the next CD.(cid:129) Mixed Mode CD: On a Mixed Mode CD, the first of all four tracks from the audio part are played in random order and then the system changes to the next CD. The next time the system changes to the Mixed Mode CD, the tracks from the MP3 part are played as described above.
To use random for all CDs: 1. Select Extras from the CD menu. 2. Select Random Magazine,
U displays.
Care of CD’s and the CD Player Care of CDs Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is dirty, 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.
If a label is added to a
Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: 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.
Theft-Deterrent Feature The audio system is equipped with an electronic safety system to prevent theft, and only works in the vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
Several functions of the audio system can be operated with the audio remote control buttons and the rotary control located on both sides of the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle’s features, see the following audio controls:
Z (Rotary Control): Manually seek a station by turning to move the cursor either to the previous or next screen entry. Press to confirm the selection.
For the DIC (Driver Information Center), press the rotary control to call up the DIC menu. Press to reset the current value. Press and hold for two seconds to reset all of the values.
Y : Press to go to the next preset station if playing the radio.
Press to go to the beginning of a currently playing CD or to the next album on an MP3.
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X : Press to toggle between the radio and CD or MP3 as an active source for playback.
^ / _: Press the arrows to go back or advance to the previous or next preset station if playing the radio. Press and hold to scroll through the preset stations.
Press to go back or advance one track at a time on a CD.
Press to quickly reverse or advance through the tracks within a CD.
3 (volume): Turn the rotary control to adjust the volume. Press and hold to adjust the volume continuously.
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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.
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 your radio.
Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged, or it can be removed. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the antenna base located on the roof of the vehicle.
FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
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 causes 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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Climate Controls Climate Control System ......7-1
Outlet Adjustment ...............7-4Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
A. Air Conditioning B. Recirculation C. Rear Window Defogger
D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Temperature Control F. Fan Control
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Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the airflow direction inside the vehicle.
To change the current air delivery mode, select one of the following: ) (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the instrument panel and floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.
X (Defog): Air is directed to the windshield and front door windows. To reduce fogging, press # to turn on the air conditioner. The fan must also be on.
W (Defog/Floor): Air is directed to the windshield, front door windows, and floor outlets. To reduce fogging, press # to turn on the air conditioner. The fan must also be on. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Fan Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The speed settings can be adjusted between 1 (Low) and 4 (High). Turn the knob to A to turn the fan off. When the fan is off, the air conditioning compressor is also off. There will be some airflow from the outlets when driving, even with the fan in the off position.
Air Conditioning For vehicles with air conditioning. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on when the air conditioning is on. The air conditioning can only be operated if the engine is on and the fan is running.
When the air conditioning is on the air is cooled and dehumidified. If cooling or dehumidification is not desired, turn off the air conditioning to save fuel. On hot days, open the windows briefly to let the hot inside air escape, then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down.
For quicker cool down, do the following: 1. Press # to turn on the air
conditioning.
2. Select Y mode. 3. Set the temperature knob to the
coldest temperature.
4. Set the fan knob to 4. 5. Open all vents.
Recirculation ^ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light inside the button comes on when the recirculation mode is active. This mode recirculates air inside the passenger compartment and prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
The quality of the passenger compartment air may decrease since the amount of outside air entering the vehicle is reduced.
When the recirculation mode is used without air conditioning, the air humidity increases, and the windows may fog. Avoid using the recirculation mode during high periods of humidity or cool outside temperatures since this may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode.
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in ON/RUN. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light inside the button will be lit when in use.
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If the vehicle has heated mirrors, they turn on when the rear window defogger button is pressed. Press the button again to turn them off. For more information, see Outside Power Mirror(s) on page 2-12. The rear window defogger will stay on for approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed, unless the ignition is turned off. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
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Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheel below the air outlets to change the direction of the air flow. Use the vertical thumbwheel next to the outlets to control the amount of air flow or to shut off the airflow completely. Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance.
Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow, or
leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle.
(cid:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system.
(cid:129) Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively. If fogging reoccurs while in vent or bi-level modes with mild temperature throughout the vehicle, turn on the air conditioner to reduce windshield fogging.
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If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..........................8-29
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .......................8-29
Loading the Vehicle ..........8-30
Fuel Fuel ..................................8-34
Gasoline Octane ...............8-34
Gasoline Specifications .....8-34
California Fuel ..................8-34
Additives ...........................8-34
Fuels in Foreign Countries ........................8-35
Filling the Tank .................8-36
Filling a Portable Fuel Container ........................8-37Driving and Operating
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In .........8-2
Ignition Positions ................8-2
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .....................8-3
Starting the Engine .............8-3
Engine Heater ....................8-5
Automatic Transmission Operation ..........................8-6
Manual Transmission Operation ..........................8-9
Parking Brake ...................8-10
Shifting Into Park ..............8-11
Shifting Out of Park ..........8-12
Parking the Vehicle ...........8-13
Parking Over Things That Burn ........................8-13
Engine Exhaust .................8-14
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................8-14Driving Your Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy .........................8-15
Defensive Driving ..............8-16
Drunk Driving ....................8-16
Control of a Vehicle ..........8-17
Braking .............................8-17
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .................8-18
StabiliTrak® System ..........8-19
Steering ............................8-20
Off-Road Recovery ............8-21
Passing .............................8-22
Loss of Control .................8-22
Driving at Night .................8-23
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ......................8-24
Before Leaving on a Long Trip ........................8-25
Highway Hypnosis .............8-25
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................8-26
Winter Driving ...................8-278-2
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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:129) Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
(cid:129) Avoid making hard stops for
the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in the ON/RUN position and the regular brake pedal must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This locks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
The ignition switch can bind in the LOCK/OFF position with your wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to STEERING UNLOCK/IGNITION OFF. If this doesn’t work, then the vehicle needs service. B (STEERING UNLOCKED/ IGNITION OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The power windows and mirrors may be used for up to five minutes after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF. The power windows and mirrors will not operate after any of the front doors are opened. The radio may be used for up to sixty minutes after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF.
C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch stays in this position when the engine is running. This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories, as well as to display some warning and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ON/RUN position with the engine off. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. D (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for normal driving. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened and the key is in the ignition.
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Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down.
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Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage.
To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to STEERING UNLOCKED/ IGNITION OFF or LOCK/OFF. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. If the engine does not start
after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds.
Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts.
Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
To Use the Engine Heater 1. Turn off the engine.
Engine Heater The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below − 4°F (− 20°C). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting.
2. The engine heater connector is
located in the passenger side lower front grille. Open the cover and insert the 110-volt AC adapter delivered in the vehicles glove box.
3. Plug the other end of the adapter
into a grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
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{ CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be
sure to unplug both ends of the adapter and store the adapter to prevent damage.
The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. The vehicle may also have an electronic shift position indicator that displays the position of the shift lever. This indicator is located above the trip odometer on the instrument panel cluster.
P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when the engine is started because the vehicle cannot move easily.
{ CAUTION
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 8-11.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The regular brakes must be applied before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park) while holding the brake pedal down, see Shifting Out of Park on page 8-12. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 8-29.
N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
{ CAUTION
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed.
Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
If the vehicle seems to
D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. Notice: start up rather slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive the vehicle that way, you could damage the transmission. Have the vehicle serviced right away. 3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than D (Drive). Here are some times you might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive): (cid:129) When driving on hilly, winding
roads.
(cid:129) When going down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. Use 2 (Second) on hills. It can help control the vehicles speed as you go down steep mountain roads, while using the brakes off and on.
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Notice: Driving in 1 (First) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transmission. Also, shifting into 1 (First) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in 3 (Third) or D (Drive) instead of 1 (First). 1 (First): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 (Second). Use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in 1 (First), the transmission does not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
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Winter Driving Mode This feature helps you accelerate in slippery driving conditions by using 3 (Third) gear when you begin to accelerate from a stopped position.
The winter driving mode button is located on the center console. Press once to turn on the winter driving mode feature. The vehicle will be in 3 (Third) gear when the vehicle begins to move. Once the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will upshift normally.
The Winter Driving Mode is turned off by one of the following: (cid:129) Pressing the winter driving mode
button again.
(cid:129) Manually shifting to 2 (Second)
or 1 (First) gear. Turning off the ignition.
To protect the transmission, the winter program turns off automatically at high transmission oil temperatures.
Automatic Neutral Idle The Automatic Neutral Idle shift function automatically sets the transmission to N (Neutral) to reduce fuel consumption when the vehicle is not moving.
Automatic neutral is activated when ALL of the following occurs:
The selector lever is in D (Drive), 3 (Third), 2 (Second) or 1 (First) gear. The foot brake is pressed. The vehicle is stopped. The accelerator pedal is not pressed. The transmission fluid temperature is greater than 0° C (32° F). The road is not steeper than 15°.
When you release the brake with the transmission in gear, you may feel the transmission shift from N (Neutral) to D (Drive) automatically. You may also feel the transmission shift from D (Drive) to N (Neutral) when the brake is applied. This is normal operation of the automatic transmission.
(cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Downhill Grade Assist When traveling down steep grades the transmission may automatically downshift into a lower gear when the brake is applied. You may feel this downshift. This performance feature of the automatic transmission assists with engine braking to reduce wear on your brake system. This is normal operation of the automatic transmission.
Performance On Demand This feature allows the driver to automatically force a downshift, when traveling at speeds less than approximately 70 mph (112 km/h), by fully pressing the accelerator pedal.
Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed
This is the shift pattern. Here is how to operate the manual transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First).
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2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth), the same way you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle the engine.
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R (Reverse):
With the vehicle stationary, wait three seconds after declutching and pull up on the button on the selector lever to engage R (Reverse) gear.
If R (Reverse) gear does not engage, set the selector lever in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. Press the clutch pedal again and repeat the gear selection.
Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. Also, use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, to park the vehicle.
Shift Speeds
{ CAUTION
If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is located between the driver and passenger seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down.
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2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to
LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
A warning chime will sound and a brake warning light located on the instrument panel cluster will come on, if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
Shifting Into Park { CAUTION
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 8-10 for more information.
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Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
{ CAUTION
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pushing the button.
If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in P (Park).
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park on page 8-11. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push your vehicle a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
Shifting Out of Park This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:129) Prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released.
(cid:129) Prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in the ON/RUN position and the regular brake pedal is applied.
The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery.
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If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service.
Parking the Vehicle Before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into 1 (First) or R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition off and release the clutch.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{ CAUTION
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 9-69 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following sequence: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever
button.
2. While holding down the brake
pedal, press the shift lever button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the
desired position.
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Engine Exhaust
{ CAUTION
Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
(cid:129) The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes).
(cid:129) The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different. (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
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(cid:129) The vehicle’s exhaust system
