radio controls CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2012 6.G User Guide

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If you choose DRIVER, on
automatic transmission vehicles,
the driver door will automatically
unlock when the shift lever is
moved into P (Park). On manual
transmission vehicles, the driver
door will automatically unlock when
the ignition is turned off or is in RAP.
If you choose BOTH, on automatic
transmission vehicles, both doors
will automatically unlock when the
shift lever is moved into P (Park).
On manual transmission vehicles,
both doors will automatically unlock
when the ignition is turned off or is
in RAP.
When the mode you want is
selected, press the OPTION button
to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.Language:
This option allows you
to select the language the DIC, the
Head-Up Display (HUD), if your
vehicle has this feature, and the
radio uses to display messages.
Each language mode will be
displayed in its own language.
For example, English will be
displayed as ENGLISH, Spanish as
ESPANOL, etc. If your vehicle has
the navigation system, you will not
have the Japanese language mode.
Press the OPTION button until
LANGUAGE appears on the display,
then press the RESET button to
scroll through the following modes:
.ENGLISH (default)
.DEUTSCH (German)
.FRANCAIS (French)
.ITALIANO (Italian)
.ESPANOL (Spanish)
.JAPANESE If you choose a language that you
do not understand, press the
OPTION and RESET buttons for
five seconds. The DIC will begin
displaying all of the various
languages one by one for as long
as the buttons are pressed. When
the desired language is displayed,
release the buttons and the DIC will
set to this language.
When the mode you want is
selected, press the OPTION button
to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Personalize Name:
This option
allows you to type in a name or
greeting that will appear on the DIC
display whenever the corresponding
RKE transmitter (1 or 2) is used or
one of the memory buttons (1 or 2)
located on the driver door is
pressed.

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If you choose NO, this option will
turn off.
If a customized name or greeting is
not programmed, the DIC display
will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to
correspond with either the
number on the back of the RKE
transmitter (1 or 2) being used or to
the memory button (1 or 2) that is
pressed.
PERSONALIZE NAME is the last
option available to program in the
PERSONAL OPTIONS menu.
Pressing the OPTION button after
this setting will exit you from the
PERSONAL OPTIONS menu.
The last item you were in prior to
entering PERSONAL OPTIONS will
then display on the DIC.Universal Remote
System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑21 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.
The FCC Grant of Equipment
Authorization Certificate number is
KOBFTE05A.
The Canadian Registration
ID number is 3521A-FTE05A.
Universal Remote System
Programming
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Do not use this system with any
garage door opener that does not
have the stop and reverse feature.
This includes any garage door
opener model manufactured before
April 1, 1982.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Diversity Antenna System . . . . 7-11
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Introduction
Infotainment
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road
for extended periods could cause
a crash resulting in injury or
death to you or others. Do not
give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non‐audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
.Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, see Defensive
Driving on page 9‑3.
Notice: Contact your dealer
before adding any equipment.
Adding audio or communication
equipment could interfere with
the operation of the engine, radio,
or other systems, and could
damage them. Follow federal
rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑23 for more
information.

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Infotainment System 7-3
Playing the Radio
Top Knob (Power/Volume):Press
to turn the system on and off. Turn
to increase or decrease the volume.
MUTE: Press to silence the
system. Press again to turn the
sound on.
This button is not available on the
Six-Disc CD Radio.
V(Information): Press until the
desired display is shown, then
hold for two seconds until the radio
beeps once to change the default
display. The selected display is
now the default.
For RDS:
Press
Vto change the display.
The display options are station
name, RDS station frequency,
PTY, and the name of the
program (if available).
Audio Settings
Press and holdO/ewhen no
tone or speaker control is displayed
to adjust all tone and speaker
controls to the middle position.
AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED
displays.
Adjusting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)
O/e(Bass/Treble): To adjust
the bass or treble:
Press and release
O/euntil
BASS or TREBLE displays.
.Turn theO/eknob to
increase or to decrease the
level.
.Press and hold theO/eknob
until the level changes to the
middle position.
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
O/e(Balance/Fade): To adjust
the Balance:
Press and release
O/euntil
BALANCE displays.
.Turn theO/eknob to move
the sound toward the right or the
left speakers.
.Press and hold theO/eknob
until the level changes to the
middle position.
To adjust the Fade:
Press and release
O/euntil
FADE displays
.Turn theO/eknob to move
the sound toward the front or the
rear speakers.
.Press and hold theO/eknob
until the level changes to the
middle position.

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Infotainment System 7-7
Finding a Station
BAND:Press to switch between
FM1, FM2, or AM.
O/e(Tune): Turn to select radio
stations.
tSEEKu: Press to go to the
previous or to the next station and
stay there.
The radio only stops at stations with
a strong signal.
tSCANu: Press and holdt
orufor two seconds until
FREQUENCY SCAN displays. The
radio goes to a station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes on to the
next station. Press
toruagain to
stop scanning. To scan preset stations:
Press and hold
torufor
four seconds until PRESET SCAN
displays. The radio goes to the next
preset station, plays for a few
seconds, then goes to the next
preset station. Press
toruagain
or press one of the pushbuttons to
stop scanning presets.
The radio only scans stations with
a strong signal.
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):
Press to play stations that are
programmed to the radio preset
pushbuttons.
Storing Radio Stations
Drivers are encouraged to store
radio station while the vehicle is
parked. See Defensive Driving on
page 9‑3. Tune to stored radio
stations using the presets, favorites
button, and steering wheel controls,
if the vehicle has this feature.
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2,
six AM, six M1, and six XM2), and
equalization settings for each
station can be programmed on the
six numbered pushbuttons.
To set presets:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, 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
the radio beeps once.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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Infotainment System 7-9
SCAN:To scan the stations within
a category:
1. Press CAT. The last selected
category displays.
2. Turn the
O/eknob to select
a category.
3. Press and hold
toruuntil a
beep sounds and SCAN
CATEGORY displays. The radio
begins scanning the stations in
the category.
4. Press
toruto stop scanning.
Storing XM Channels
Drivers are encouraged to store
XM channels while the vehicle is
parked. See Defensive Driving on
page 9‑3. Tune to stored radio
stations using the presets, favorites
button, and steering wheel controls,
if the vehicle has this feature.
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2,
and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2),
and equalization settings for each
station can be programmed on the
six numbered pushbuttons.
To set presets:
1. Tune to a channel.
2. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization.
3. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until
the radio beeps once.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): These channels, or any
others, can be blocked by calling
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Updating: The encryption code in
the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process
should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No Signal: The system is
functioning correctly, but the vehicle
is in a location that is blocking the
XM signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading XM: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.