CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2012 6.G Owners Manual

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Infotainment System 7-5
Radio Messages
CAL ERR (Calibration Error):
Displays if the radio is no longer
configured properly for the vehicle.
The vehicle must be returned to
your dealer for service.
LOC (Locked):Displays when the
TheftLock system has locked up.
The vehicle must be returned to
your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or
cannot be corrected, contact
your dealer.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast
RDS information. The station name
or call letters display while the radio
is tuned to an RDS station.
This system relies upon receiving
specific information from these
stations and works only when the
information is available. 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. With RDS, the radio can:
.Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of
programming.
.Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies.
.Display messages from radio
stations.
.Seek to stations with traffic
announcements.
.Provide the time of day.
.Provide a program type (PTY)
for current programming.
.Provide the name of the program
being broadcast.

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RDS Messages
ALERT!:Alert warns of local or
national emergencies. When an
alert announcement comes on the
current radio station, ALERT!
displays. The announcement is
heard, even if the volume is
low or a CD is playing. If a CD is
playing, play stops during the
announcement. Alert
announcements cannot be
turned off.
ALERT! is not affected by tests of
the emergency broadcast system.
This feature is not supported by all
RDS stations.
V(Information): If the current
station has a message, INFO
displays. Press
Vto see the
message. The message can display
the artist, song title, call in phone
numbers, etc.
If the entire message is not
displayed, parts of the message
appears every three seconds. To
scroll through the message, press
and release
V. A new group of words
displays after every press of the
button. Once the complete message
has displayed, INFO disappears
from the display until another new
message is received. The last
message can be displayed by
pressing this button. The last
message is displayed until a new
message is received or the radio is
tuned to a different station.
NO INFO displays when a message
is not available from a station. TRAF (Traffic):
TA (traffic) displays
when the station broadcasts traffic
announcements.
Press TRAF and the radio seeks to
a station that broadcasts traffic
announcements. When a station is
found, the radio stops seeking and
TA displays. NO TRAFFIC INFO
displays if a station that broadcasts
traffic announcements cannot be
found.
Press TRAF to turn off the traffic
announcements if TA is on the
display.
The radio plays the traffic
announcement even if the volume is
low. The radio interrupts the play of
a CD if the last tuned station
broadcasts traffic announcements.

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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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Satellite Radio
XM™Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based
in the 48 contiguous United States
and 10 Canadian provinces. XM
Satellite Radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A service fee
is required to receive the XM
service. If XM Service needs to be
reactivated, the radio will display
"No Subscription Please Renew" on
channel XM1. For more information,
contact XM at www.xmradio.com or
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and
www.xmradio.ca or
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Finding an XM Channel
BAND: Press to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2.
O/e(Tune): Turn to manually
select an XM channel.
tSEEKu: Press to go to the
previous or to the next XM channel.
tSCANu: Press and holdt
orufor two seconds until
FREQUENCY SCAN displays. The
radio goes to a channel, 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. 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):
Press to play channels that are
programmed to the radio preset
pushbuttons.
Finding a Category (CAT)
Station
To select an XM station by category:
1. Press the CAT button. The last
selected category displays.
2. Turn the
O/eknob to select
a category.
3. Press
toruto go to a
category's station. SEEKING
CATEGORY displays.
4. To go to another station within that category, press the CAT
button to display the category,
then press
toruto go to
another station.
If the radio cannot find the desired
category, NONE displays and the
radio returns to the last station
tuned.

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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.

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CH Off Air:This channel is not
currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.
CH Unauth: This channel is
blocked or cannot be received with
your XM Subscription package.
CH Unavail: This previously
assigned channel is no longer
assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station
for that preset button.
No Info: No artist, song title,
category, or text information is
available at this time on this
channel. The system is
working properly.
No Subscription Please Renew:
XM subscription needs to be
reactivated. Contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Not Found:
There are no channels
available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
XM Locked: The XM receiver in
the vehicle may have previously
been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM receivers cannot be
swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having
the vehicle serviced, check with
your dealer.
Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
this message will alternate with the
XM Radio eight‐digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate
the service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there may be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.
Chk XMRcvr: If this message does
not clear within a short period of
time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer.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 the radio.

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FM Stereo
FM signals only reach about
16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although
the radio has a built-in electronic
circuit that automatically works to
reduce interference, some static
can occur, especially around tall
buildings or hills, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
XM™Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service gives
digital radio reception from coast to
coast in the 48 contiguous United
States, and in Canada. Just as
with FM, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the XM signal for a period of time.
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.
Diversity Antenna System
The AM-FM antenna is a hidden
self‐tuning system. It optimizes the
AM and FM signals relative to the
vehicle's position and radio station
source. No maintenance or
adjustments are needed.
Satellite Radio Antenna
For vehicles with XM Satellite Radio
Service, the antenna is located on
the roof or on the trunk lid of the
vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear radio
reception.

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Audio Players
CD Player
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, 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.
If an error displays, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
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.
Using the CD Player
The CD player can play smaller
8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an
adapter ring.
A CD in the player stays in the
player when the ignition is turned
off. When the ignition or radio is
turned on, the CD starts to play
where it stopped, if it was the
last selected audio source.
Loading a CD
Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up, until the player pulls
the CD in. The CD begins playing
automatically.
The CD symbol displays when a
CD is inserted, and the track
number displays when each
new track starts to play.
M(Load):Press to load CD into
the CD player.

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To insert CD:
1. Press
M.
2. Load a CD and insert the CD partway into the slot, label side
up when INSERT CD displays.
The player pulls the CD in.
Playing a CD
O/e(Tune): Turn to go to the
next or previous track.
{(Reverse): Press and hold to
reverse within the current track.
|(Fast Forward): Press and hold
to fast forward through the current
track.
tSEEKu: Press the left arrow
to go to the start of the current track
if more than eight seconds have
played. Press the right arrow to go
to the start of the next track. If either
arrow is held or pressed more than
once, the player continues moving
backward or forward through
the CD.
tSCANu: To scan one CD,
press and hold either arrow for
more than two seconds until SCAN
displays and a beep sounds. The
radio goes to the next track, plays
for 10 seconds, then goes to the
next track. Press either arrow again
to stop scanning.
AUTO EQ (Automatic
Equalization): Press to select the
equalization setting while playing a
CD. The equalization is stored
when a CD is played. For more
information on AUTO EQ, see
“AUTO EQ” listed previously in
this section.
BAND: Press to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing. The inactive
CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play
a CD when listening to the radio.
CD displays when a CD is in the
player. If your system has a remote
playback device, pressing this
button a second time allows the
remote device to play.X(Eject): Press to eject a
CD from the CD Radio.
CD Radio: Press
Xto eject a CD.
RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a
track or an entire CD over again.
Single CD Radio:
Press RPT to hear a track over
again; REPEAT displays. Press
again to turn off repeat; REPEAT
OFF displays.
RDM (Random): Press to hear
the tracks in random, rather than
sequential order.
CD Radio:
Press and release RDM until
RANDOM DISC PLAY displays.
Press and release RDM until
RANDOM OFF displays to turn off
random play.

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R(Song List):The Song List
feature can save 20 track selections.
To save tracks:
1. If S-LIST is displayed, press
R
to turn it off.
2. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered
pushbutton and then use
u
orO/eknob to select the
track to be saved.
3. Press and hold
Runtil a beep
sounds and ADDED SONG
displays.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to save other selections.
SONGLIST FULL displays if more
than 20 selections are stored.
To play tracks:
1. Press
R. One beep sounds and
S-LIST displays. The recorded
tracks begin to play in the order
they were saved. 2. Press
toruto go back or
forward within the saved tracks.
To delete tracks:
1. Press
Rto turn song list on.
S-LIST displays.
2. Press
toru, and use
the
O/eknob to select the
desired track to be deleted.
3. Press and hold
Runtil SONG
REMOVED displays.
After a track has been deleted, the
remaining tracks are moved up the
list. When another track is added to
the song list, the track is added to
the end of the list.
To delete the entire song list:
1. Press
Rto turn song list on.
S-LIST displays.
2. Press and hold
Rfor more than
four seconds. One beep sounds
and SONGLIST EMPTY displays
to confirm that the song list has
been deleted. If a CD is ejected, and the song list
contains saved tracks from that CD,
those tracks are automatically
deleted from the song list. Any
tracks saved to the song list again
are added to the bottom of the list.
To end song list mode, press
R.
One beep sounds and S-LIST is
removed from the display.
MP3 Format
Radios with the MP3 feature can
only play CD-R discs. Do not mix
standard audio and MP3 files on
the same disc.
Supported File Structure
Radios with the MP3 feature support
up to:
.50 folders
.11 folders in depth
.50 playlists
.255 files
.10 sessions