radio controls CHEVROLET COBALT 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-38
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-38
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-40
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-43
Audio System(s).............................................3-48
Setting the Time...........................................3-49
Radio with CD (Uplevel)................................3-50
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-57Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-70
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-71
Radio Reception...........................................3-71
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-72
Care of the CD Player...................................3-72
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-73
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-73
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read
the pages following to familiarize yourself with its
features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
By taking a few moments to read this manual and get
familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it
with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features.
While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone,
and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations
using the presets and steering wheel controls if the
vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep
your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended searching
while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe
driving. For more information, seeDefensive Driving on
page 4-2.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering wheel
controls if the vehicle has them.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed
on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that
numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station
that was set will return and the equalization that
was selected will be stored for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
EQ (Tone):To adjust the bass or the treble, press and
release the EQ button until BASS or TREBLE appears
on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to
decrease. The display will show the bass or treble level.
If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BASS or TREBLE. Then press and hold the EQ button
for more than two seconds. You will hear a beep
and the level will be adjusted to the middle position.
To adjust the tone controls to the middle position, rst end
out of tone by pressing another button, causing the radio
to perform that function, or by waiting ve seconds for the
display to return to the default display. Then press and
hold the EQ button for more than two seconds until you
hear a beep. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this button
to select customized equalization settings designed
for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance between
the right and the left speakers, press and release
the balance/fade button until BAL appears on the
display. Then turn the ADJ knob to move the sound
toward the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press and release the balance/fade button
until FADE appears on the display. Then turn the
ADJ knob to move the sound toward the front or the
rear speakers.
To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle position,
select BAL or FADE. Then press and hold the balance/
fade button for more than two seconds. You will hear a
beep and the level will be adjusted to the middle position.
To adjust the speaker controls to the middle position, rst
end out of balance and fade by pressing another button,
causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting
ve seconds for the display to return to the default
display. Then press and hold the balance/fade button for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep. ALL
CENTERED will appear on the display.
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™)
To select and nd a desired PTY perform the following:
1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. PTY and a program type will
appear on the display.
2. Turn the ADJ knob to select a PTY.
3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press the
SEEK left arrow to select the PTY and to take you to
the PTY’s rst station.
4. To go to another station within that PTY press the
SEEK left arrow again. If the radio cannot nd the
desired PTY, NONE FOUND will appear on the
display and the radio will return to the last station
you were listening to.
After 15 seconds of inactivity or if the P-TYPE
button is pressed again, the radio will exit program
type select mode.
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The radio will only seek and scan stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed
on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever
that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station
that was set will return and the equalization that was
selected will be stored for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
EQ (Tone):To adjust the bass or the treble, press and
release the EQ button until BASS or TREBLE appears
on the display. Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to
decrease. The display will show the bass or treble level.
If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BASS or TREBLE. Then press and hold the EQ button
for more than two seconds. You will hear a beep
and the level will be adjusted to the middle position.
To adjust the tone controls to the middle position,
rst end out of tone by pressing another button,
causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting
ve seconds for the display to return to the default
display. Then press and hold the EQ button for more than
two seconds until you hear a beep. ALL CENTERED will
appear on the display.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this button
to select customized equalization settings designed
for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance between
the right and the left speakers, press and release
the balance/fade button until BAL appears on the
display. Then turn the ADJ knob to move the sound
toward the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press and release the balance/fade button
until FADE appears on the display. Then turn the
ADJ knob to move the sound toward the front or the
rear speakers.
To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle position,
select BAL or FADE. Then press and hold the balance/
fade button for more than two seconds. You will hear a
beep and the level will be adjusted to the middle position.
To adjust the speaker controls to the middle position, rst
end out of balance and fade by pressing another button,
causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting
ve seconds for the display to return to the default
display. Then press and hold the balance/fade button for
more than two seconds until you hear a beep. ALL
CENTERED will appear on the display.
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™)
To select and nd a desired PTY perform the following:
1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. PTY and a program type will
appear on the display.
2. Turn the ADJ knob to select a PTY.
3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press the
SEEK left arrow to select the PTY and to take
you to the PTY’s rst station.
4. To go to another station within that PTY press the
SEEK left arrow again. If the radio cannot nd the
desired PTY, NONE FOUND will appear on the
display and the radio will return to the last station
you were listening to.
After 15 seconds of inactivity or if the P-TYPE
button is pressed again, the radio will exit program
type select mode.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the
following:
xSEEKw:Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous radio station and stay there.
The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that
are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow to
go to the next or previous track.
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press this button to play
stations that are programmed on the radio preset
pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations
with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
xuw(Volume):Press the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease the volume.
0(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, or any other radio button, to turn
the sound on.
Mute is unavailable when OnStar™ (if equipped) is
active.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
listening to the radio and a CD. The inactive CD
will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
Radio Reception
You may experience frequency interference and static
during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone
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.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-16
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-97
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
Air Conditioning..............................................3-17
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-26
Readiness Light..........................................3-25
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-53
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-60
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-62
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-66
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-60
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-61
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-59
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-56
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-30
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-93
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-91
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-95
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-92
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-88Appearance Care (cont.)
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-92
Finish Damage............................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces...............................5-91
Leather......................................................5-90
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-94
Tires..........................................................5-94
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-95
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-93
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-17
Audio System(s).............................................3-48
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-71
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-72
Care of Your CDs........................................3-72
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-73
Radio with CD....................................3-50, 3-57
Setting the Time..........................................3-49
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-70
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-71
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-73
Automatic Door Lock......................................... 2-9
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-23
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