CHEVROLET COBALT 2009 1.G Owners Manual

EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this
feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter
lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or
disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display,
press and hold the reset button for at least one second
to scroll through the available settings:
OFF:The exterior perimeter lighting will not turn on
when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed.
ON (default):The exterior perimeter lighting will turn
on when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
is pressed.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2-5for more information.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the information button while the desired setting is
displayed on the DIC.
LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the language in which
the DIC will display. When LANGUAGE appears on
the display, press and hold the reset button for at least
one second to scroll through the available settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages will appear in
English.
FRENCH:All messages will appear in French.
SPANISH:All messages will appear in Spanish.
GERMAN:All messages will appear in German.
To select a setting and exit out of the personalization
menu mode, press the information button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Exiting Personalization Menu
The personalization menu will be exited when any of the
following conditions occur:
A ten second time period has elapsed.
The ignition is turned off.
The end of the personalization menu list is reached.
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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.
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with 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. 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.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering
mobile radio and telephone units. If sound
equipment can be added, it is very important to do
it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere
with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio,
or other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been added.
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Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be
played even after the ignition is turned off. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25for more
information.
Setting the Clock
Without Date Display
AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player
This type of radio has aHbutton for setting the time.
You can set the time by following these steps:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN. Press the
Oknob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. Press the
Hbutton until the hour begins ashing
on the display. Press the button a second time and
the minute begins ashing on the display.3. While either the hour or the minute numbers are
ashing, turn the
fknob, located on the upper
right side of the radio, clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the time.
4. Press the
Hbutton again until the clock display
stops ashing to set the currently displayed time;
otherwise, the ashing stops after ve seconds and
the current time displayed is automatically set.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour, press the
Hbutton and then the pushbutton
located under the forward arrow label. Once the
time 12H and 24H are displayed, press the pushbutton
located under the desired option to select the default.
Press the
Hbutton again to apply the selected default,
or let the screen time out.
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With Date Display
Single CD (MP3) Player
This type of radio has aHbutton for setting the time
and date.
To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN. Press the
Oknob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. Press the
Hbutton and the HR, MIN, MM, DD,
YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year)
displays.3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the
labels that you want to change. Every time the
pushbutton is pressed again, the time or the date if
selected, increases by one.
Another way to increase the time or date,
is to press the right
¨SEEK arrow or
\FWD button.
To decrease the time or date, press the
left
©SEEK arrow orsREV button, or turn
the
fknob, located on the upper right side of
the radio.
The date does not automatically display. To see the
date press the
Hbutton while the radio is on. The date
with display times out after a few seconds and goes
back to the normal radio and time display.
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Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player
This type of radio has a MENU button instead of
the
Hbutton to set the time and date.
To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN. Press the
Oknob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. Press the MENU button. Once the clock option is
displayed.
3. Press the pushbutton located under that label.
The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY displays.
4. Press the pushbutton located under any one of
the labels you want to change. Every time the
pushbutton is pressed again, the time or the date if
selected, increases by one.
Another way to increase the time or date, is to
press the right
¨SEEK arrow or\FWD button.
To decrease the time or date, press the
left
©SEEK arrow orsREV button, or turn
the
fknob, located on the upper right side of
the radio.The date does not automatically display. To see the
date press the MENU button and then the
Hbutton
while the radio is on. The date with display times
out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal
radio and time display.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour or to change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year, follow these
instructions:
1. Press the
Hbutton and then the pushbutton located
under the forward arrow label. Once the time 12H
and 24H, and the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day,
and year) and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year)
displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
option.
3. Press the
Hor MENU button again to apply the
selected default, or let the screen time out.
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Radio(s)
Radio with CD (Base)
Radio with CD (MP3) shown,
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) similar
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Radio Data System (RDS)
Your radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS).
The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information. This system relies
upon receiving specic information from these stations
and only works when the information is available.
While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the
station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio
station can broadcast incorrect information that causes
the radio features to work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the volume.Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):Radios with
the Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) feature will
automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for
road and wind noise as the vehicle’s speed changes
while driving, so that the volume level is consistent.
To activate SCV:
1. Set the radio volume to the desired level.
2. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOLUM
(automatic volume) label on the radio display.
4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed
Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med,
or High) to select the level of radio volume
compensation. The display times out after
approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting
allows for more radio volume compensation at
faster vehicle speeds.
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Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1 and
FM2, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays.
f(Tune):Turn to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the arrows to go to the previous or
to the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for a few
seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a
station, plays for a few seconds, then goes on to the
next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information) (Radio with CD (Base)):Press to
switch the display between the radio station frequency
and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to
display the time.
4(Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3,
and RDS Features):Press to display additional
text information related to the current FM-RDS or
XM™ station, or MP3 song. A choice of additionalinformation such as: Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT
(category) can display. Continue pressing to highlight the
desired label, or press the pushbutton positioned
under any one of the labels and the information about
that label displays.
While information is not available, No Info displays.
Setting Preset Stations
(Radio with CD (Base Only))
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), 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, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for three seconds until a beep sounds.
When that pushbutton is pressed and released,
the station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for each pushbutton.
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Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to your
favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this feature.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
FAV (Favorites):A maximum of 36 stations can be
programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons
positioned below the radio station frequency labels and
by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button).
Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages
of favorites, each having six favorite stations available
per page. Each page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped) stations.
To store a station as a favorite, perform the following
steps:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page where
you want the station stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until a
beep sounds. When that pushbutton is pressed
and released, the station that was set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station
you want stored as a favorite.The number of favorites pages can be setup using
the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites
pages, perform the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1
through 6 label.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by
pressing the pushbutton located below the
displayed page numbers.
4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out,
to return to the original main radio screen showing
the radio station frequency labels and to begin
the process of programming your favorites for the
chosen amount of numbered pages.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
(Radio with CD (Base Only))
BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble):To adjust the bass or
treble, press the
fknob until the desired tone control
label displays. Turn the
fknob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the setting.
The current bass or treble level displays. If a station’s
frequency is weak, or has static, decrease the treble.
EQ (Equalization):Press to adjust BASS and TREBLE
Settings.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the
fknob
until the tone control labels display. Continue pressing to
highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton
positioned under the desired label. Turn the
fknob
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted
setting. The highlighted setting can be adjusted by
pressing either SEEK arrow,
\FWD (forward),
or
sREV (reverse) button until the desired levels are
obtained. If a station’s frequency is weak, or has
static, decrease the treble.To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle
position, press the pushbutton positioned under the
BASS, MID, or TREB label for more than two seconds.
A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle
position.
To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, press the
fknob for more than
two seconds until a beep sounds.
EQ (Equalization):Press to select preset equalization
settings.
To return to the manual mode, press until Manual
displays or start to manually adjust the bass, midrange,
or treble by pressing the
fknob.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
(Radio with CD (Base Only))
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BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
or fade, press this button or the
fknob until the
desired speaker control label displays. Turn the
fknob
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the setting.
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