SATURN ASTRA 2008 Owners Manual

Display Options
The display can be changed
depending on what type of CD
is in the CD player. The display
options are:
Disabled (o): Track number,
CD number, album number
and playing time for an audio CD.
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
torufunction:
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
ror[.
2. Select
ror[again when the
desired point in the track is
reached.
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Selecting CD
CDs can be selected by:
Pressing the appropriate station
preset button.
Pressing_or^on the four-way
switch.
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:
Random play CD.
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
Udisplays.
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.
To use repeat using the four-way
switch:
1. Press and hold
_untilSappears
on the display.
2. Press and hold
^untilSis 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,
Sappears
on the display.
To turn off repeat using the
CD menu:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal,
Sdisappears
from the display.
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Scan CD
The Scan CD function scans the
rst 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.
To use Scan CD using the
four-way switch:
1. Press and hold
_untilu
appears on the display.
2. Press and hold
^untiluis 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,
uappears
on the display.To turn off Scan CD using the
CD menu:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Scan CD,
udisappears
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
Zuntil Eject all
CDs displays.
2. Press the multifunction knob to
conrm. 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.
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.
CD number
Album name
Track title and artist
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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.
Selecting a track using the CD menu
and the
torufunction:
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
ror[.
2. Select
ror[again when the
desired point in the track is
reached.Selecting an MP3 or Mixed Mode
Album
CDs can be selected by:
Pressing the appropriate station
preset button.
Pressing_or^on the four-way
switch.
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:
Random play CD.
Random magazine.
To turn off random:
1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal.
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Tracks play in the following order for
Random play CD:
MP3 CD: If there are ve or
fewer albums on an MP3
CD, four tracks per album are
played in random order. If there
are more than ve albums on
the MP3 CD, one track is played
per album. Tracks from the
selected album are played
randomly.
Mixed Mode CD: On a Mixed
Mode CD, the tracks from the
audio part are played rst
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
displays.Tracks play in the following order for
Random magazine:
MP3 CD: If there are ve or
fewer albums on an MP3
CD, four tracks per album are
played before changing to
the next CD. If there are more
than ve albums, one track
per album is played before
changing to the next CD.
Mixed Mode CD: On a Mixed
Mode CD, the rst 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,
Udisplays.
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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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: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.
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
conrm 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.
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.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound,
but FM signals only reach 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.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed 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.
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Climate Controls
Climate Controls
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
Operation
The air delivery mode or fan speed
can be manually adjusted. Air Delivery Mode Knob
To change the current air delivery
mode, use the left knob to select
one of the following:
)(Bi-Level):
This mode directs
air to the instrument panel outlets
and to the oor outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and
warmer air to the oor outlets.
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Y(Vent):This mode directs air to
the instrument panel outlets.
X(Defog):This mode directs air
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):This mode
directs air to the windshield, front
door windows, and oor outlets.
To reduce fogging, press
#to turn
on the air conditioner. The fan
must also be on.
[(Floor):This mode directs
most of the air to the oor outlets.Temperature Control Knob
Turn the center knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature inside the
vehicle.
Fan Speed Control Knob
Turn the right knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the fan speed. The
speed settings can be adjusted
between 1 (Low) and 4 (High).
When the fan is off, the air
conditioning compressor is also off.
There will be some airow from
the outlets when driving, even with
the fan in the off position.
A(Fan):Select this position to
turn the fan off.
Air Conditioning
For vehicles with air conditioning.
#(Air Conditioning):Press
to turn the air conditioning system
on or off. An indicator light inside
the button comes on when the air
conditioning is activated. 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 dehumidied.
If cooling or dehumidication is not
desired, turn off the air conditioning
to save fuel.
On hot days, open the windows
briey to let the hot inside air
escape, then close them. This helps
to reduce the time it takes for the
vehicle to cool down.
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