light CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2011 2.G Repair Manual

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Infotainment System 7-9
Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob tohighlight the function.
2. Press the MENU/SEL button to turn the function on or off.
Entering a Character Sequence
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to highlight the character.
2. Press the MENU/SEL button to select the character. Press the
}BACK button to delete
the last character in the sequence
or press and hold to delete the
entire character sequence.
Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
player source.
To quickly reset an audio setting
value to 0:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select the audio setting.
3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL button until the value changes
to 0.
Press the
}BACK button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu. Adjusting the Treble, Midrange,
and Bass
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Treble, Midrange,
or Bass.
3. Select the value.
Press the
}BACK button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu.

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Infotainment System 7-15
Selecting the XM Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose between the AM, FM, and
XM bands. The last channel played
in that band begins to play when
that band is selected.
XM Categories
XM channels are organized in
categories.
Removing or Adding Categories
Channels in a category that have
been removed can still be accessed
by using the
gSEEK orlSEEK
buttons, or the MENU/SEL knob.
To add or remove categories:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select XM Categories.
4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to highlight the category.
5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to remove or add the category.
Selecting an XM Channel
XM channels can be selected by
using
gSEEK,lSEEK, the
MENU/SEL knob, or the menu
system.
Selecting a Channel Using
gSEEK orlSEEK
(Radio with CD)
.Press and releasegSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the previous
or next channel.
.Press and holdgSEEK or
lSEEK to scroll through the
previous or next channel until
the channel is reached.
Selecting a Channel Using
gSEEK orlSEEK (Radio with
CD/DVD and MEM)
Press and release
gSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the previous or
next channel. Selecting a Channel Using the
MENU/SEL Knob
To select an XM channel using the
MENU/SEL knob:
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
highlight an XM channel.
The channel is selected after
a short delay.
To select a channel using the menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and
select Channel List.
2. Select the desired channel.
Selecting a Channel Using the
Menu System
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select XM Category List.
3. Select the category.
4. Select the channel.

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Infotainment System 7-19
Audio Players
CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in amild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it.
Wipe the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD player.
If a label is needed, label the top of
the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and 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.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD player are:
CD: Press to choose between the
CD and AUX player.
lSEEK orgSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the CD that may
be available.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.
X(Eject):Press to remove
the CD.
k: Press to pause a CD or
MP3 track; press again to resume
playback.
Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.

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Infotainment System 7-21
CD/DVD Player
The CD/DVD player can play CDs,
DVD‐As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/
WMA DVDs, and DVD‐Vs.
The CD/DVD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) discs.
Care of CDs and DVDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a
mild neutral detergent solutionmixed with water, and clean it.
Wipe the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD/DVD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD/DVD
player. If a label is needed, label the
top of the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD/DVD 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.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD/DVD player are:
MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to choose
between the MEM, CD/DVD,
and AUX.
lSEEK orgSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the disc that may
be available.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.
X(Eject):Press to remove a disc.
k:Press to pause a CD, DVD‐A,
or DVD‐V; press again to resume
playback. Press and hold to stop a
DVD‐V disc.
Inserting a CD or DVD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the slot until it is
drawn in.

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Infotainment System 7-25
INFO:Press to display additional
information about the MEM track
that may be available.
k: Press to pause the track
currently playing; press again to
resume playback.
OREC: Press to record music
from a CD, DVD-A, or USB drive.
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
MEM favorites.
1‐6: Press to select a track or a
stored playlist.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.
Recording From Audio CDs
The infotainment system can record
the current song playing or all songs
from an audio CD to MEM. A status
bar appears on the top of the
display when the recording process
starts and disappears when the
process has ended. Copy protected
CDs cannot be recorded to MEM. Recording to MEM
Press
OREC, then select Record
Current Song or Record All Songs
on Disc. If the track has started
playing, the system will restart the
track and begin recording from the
beginning of the track. When the
song recording is completed, the
message Song Recorded to
MEM displays, and there may be
a slight pause.
Songs recorded to MEM are stored
as the current date, disc, and track
number.
Re-recording a Previously
Recorded Disc
If the disc or track has already been
recorded to MEM, the message The
Song(s) is Already Recorded
displays. Stopping the Recording
Press theOREC button while
recording from an audio CD to
display the stop recording option.
Select Stop Recording Song
to MEM.
Renaming Recorded Discs
Discs that have been recorded to
MEM can be renamed.
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Rename Recorded Discs.
3. Select the disc.
4. Select Album or Artist to rename either one.
5. Use the menu knob to enter the character sequence. See
Operation on page 7‑7 for more
information.

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7-34 Infotainment System
Before Driving
The RSE is for rear seat
passengers only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while
driving.
In severe or extreme weather
conditions, the RSE system may not
work until the temperature is within
the operating range. The operating
range is above−20°C (−4°F) and
below 60°C (140°F). If the
temperature is outside of this range,
heat or cool the vehicle until it is
within the operating range.
Global Off
Depending on the infotainment
system, the RSE system may have
a Global Off feature. The Global Off
feature disables all RSE system
features. Press and hold the radio
power button for more than three seconds for Global Off to
disable the RSE features. On some
infotainment systems, the Global Off
feature can be turned off by
performing one of the following:
.Press and hold the radio power
button for more than
three seconds.
.Insert or eject any disc.
.Insert a DVD video disc.
.Press the Remote Control power
button.
.Press the MEM/DVD/AUX button
or the
kbutton when a DVD
video disc is in the player.
.Press the SRC button on the
steering wheel when a DVD
video disc is in the player.
.Cycle the ignition.
Headphones
A. Battery cover
B. Channel 1 or 2 switch
C. Power button
D. Volume control
E. Power indicator light
RSE includes two 2-channel
wireless headphones. Channel 1 is
dedicated to the DVD player, and
Channel 2 is dedicated to any
external auxiliary device connected
to the A/V jacks.

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Infotainment System 7-35
The headphones are used to listen
to various multi‐media. The wireless
headphones have an On/Off button,
channel 1/2 switch, and a volume
control. Turn the headphones off
when not in use.
Push the On/Off button to turn on
the headphones. A light on the
headphones comes on. If the light
does not come on, check the
batteries. Intermittent sound or static
can also indicate weak batteries.
See“Battery Replacement” later in
this section for more information.
Infrared transmitters are on the
top of the left seatback video
screen. The headphones shut off
automatically to save the battery
power if the RSE system is shut off
or if the headphones are out of
range of the transmitters for more
than three minutes. Moving too far
forward or stepping out of the
vehicle can cause the headphones
to lose the signal or have static. To adjust the volume on the
headphones, use the volume
control.
For optimal audio performance, the
headphones must be worn correctly.
Headphones should be worn with
the headband over the top of the
head for best audio reception.
The symbol L (Left) appears on the
outside bottom edge of the ear cup
and should be positioned on the left
ear. The symbol R (Right) appears
on the outside bottom edge of the
ear cup and should be positioned on
the right ear.
Notice:
Do not store the
headphones in heat or direct
sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will not
be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can
weaken the batteries. Keep the
headphones stored in a cool,
dry place. If the foam ear pads attached to
the headphones become worn or
damaged, the pads can be replaced
separately from the headphone set.
To purchase replacement ear pads,
call 1‐888‐293‐3332, then prompt
zero (0), or contact your dealer.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries:
1. Loosen the screw to the battery
door located on the left side of
the headphones.
2. Slide the battery door open.
3. Replace the two AAA batteries.
4. Replace the battery door and tighten the screw.
Remove the batteries if the
headphones are not going to be
used for a long period of time.

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7-38 Infotainment System
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at
the transmitter window at either
seatback console and press the
button. Direct sunlight or very bright
light could affect the ability of the
RSE transmitter to receive signals
from the remote control. Check the
batteries if the remote control does
not seem to be working.See
“Battery Replacement” later in
this section. Objects blocking the
line of sight could also affect the
function of the remote control.
If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the
Radio DVD slot, the remote control
Obutton can be used to turn on the
video screen display and start the
disc. The infotainment system can
also turn on the video screen
display. See CD/DVD Player on
page 7‑21 or the separate
navigation system manual for more
information.
Notice: Storing the remote
control in a hot area or in direct
sunlight can damage it, and the
repairs will not be covered by the
warranty. Storage in extreme cold
can weaken the batteries. Keep
the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place. Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):
Press to turn the
video screens on and off.
P(Illumination): Press to turn
the remote control backlight on.
The backlight times out after several
seconds if no other button is
pressed.
v(Title): Press to return to the
main menu of the DVD. This
function could vary for each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press to access
the DVD menu. The DVD menu is
different on every DVD. Use the
navigation arrows to move the
cursor. After making a selection
press the enter button. This button
only operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press to select the
highlighted choice in any menu.

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7-48 Infotainment System
Pairing a Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Pair Device (Phone).A four‐digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
appears on the display.
5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to
the vehicle. Reference the cell
phone manufacturers user guide
for information on this process.
Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone and follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided by the system.
6. The system prompts for a name for the phone and confirms the
name provided. This name is
used to indicate which phone is
connected. 7. The system responds with
“ has been
successfully paired” after the
pairing process is complete.
8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to pair additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
5. Select the phone to delete and follow the on screen prompts. Linking to a Different Phone
To link to a different phone, the new
phone must be in the vehicle and
available to be connected to the
Bluetooth system before the
process is started.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
5. Select the new phone to link to
and follow the on screen
prompts.
If delete is selected, the
highlighted phone will be
deleted.

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8-2 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Mode Control:To
change the current mode, select
one of the following:
F (Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
* (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and the
floor outlets.
7 (Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
W(Defog): Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
0(Defrost): Clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning on or off.
If the fan is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the
air conditioning will not work.
h(Recirculation): Press to turn
on the recirculation. An indicator
light comes on. Air is recirculated
inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle or
prevent outside air and odors from
entering.
%(Outside Air): Press to turn
on the outside air. An indicator light
comes on. Outside air is circulated
throughout the vehicle.
Rear Window Defogger
<(Rear Defogger): Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off
after about 10 minutes. It can also
be turned off by turning the ignition
to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/
OFF. If turned on again, it runs for
about five minutes before
turning off.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Notice: Do not use a razor blade
or sharp object to clear the inside
rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid
lines in the rear glass. These
actions may damage the rear
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.