CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2006 Owners Manual

Changing the Time and Date Default
Settings
You can change the time default setting from 12 hours
to 24 hours or change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year.
To change the time or date default settings, follow these
instructions:
1. Press
Hand then the pushbutton located under the
forward arrow that is currently displayed on the radio
screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and
the date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM (day
and month) are displayed.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
option.
3. Press the
Hbutton again to apply the selected
default, or let the screen time out.
MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player
If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, the
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. Press the MENU button. Once the
Hoption
displays, press the pushbutton located under
that label. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the
labels 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 the
\FWD (forward) button.
3. To decrease, press the left
©SEEK arrow or the
sREV button, or turn thefknob, located on the
upper right side of the radio, to adjust the selected
setting.
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Changing the Time and Date Default
Settings
To change the time default setting from 12 hours to
24 hours or change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year.
To change the time or date default settings, follow these
instructions:
1. Press the MENU button. Once the
Hoption
displays, press the pushbutton located under
the forward arrow that is currently displayed on the
radio screen until the 12H (hour) and 24H (hour),
and the date MM/DD (month and day) and
DD/MM (day and month) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the desired
option.
3. Press the MENU button again to apply the selected
default, or let the screen time out.
Radio(s)
AM-FM Radio shown, Radio with CD (Base) similar
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The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The 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 specific 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 displays. In rare cases, a radio station couldbroadcast incorrect information that causes the radio
features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the
radio station.
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press to turn the system on
and off.
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the volume.
When the radio is turned on, it plays at the volume level
that was last set. The volume can be adjusted using
this knob.
4(Information) (AM-FM Radio and Radio with
CD (Base)):Press to switch the display between the
radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is
off, press to display the time.
4(Information) (MP3 and RDS Features):Press to
display additional text information related to the current
FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of additional
information 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.
When information is not available, No Info displays. Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with Six-Disc
CD (MP3) similar
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H(Clock) (AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD (Base)):
The radio has a clock button for setting the time.
With this type of radio, the clock can be set with either
the radio turned on or off. SeeSetting the Clock on
page 4-60for more information.
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV):Radios with
Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) automatically
adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as you speed up or slow down while driving.
That way, the volume level should sound about the
same as you drive.
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
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.Finding a Station
BAND:Press to switch between FM1 and FM2 and AM.
The selection displays.
f(Tune):Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the station frequency.
©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
two seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes
to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to
the next station. For AM-FM Radio and Radio with
CD (Base), the station frequency flashes while the radio
is in the scan mode. Press either arrow again to stop
scanning.
The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
For AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD (Base), scan
presets within the current selected band by pressing and
holding either SEEK arrow for four seconds until a double
beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, plays for
a few seconds if a strong signal is present, then goes to
the next stored preset. The station frequency flashes
while the radio is in the scan mode.
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Setting Preset Stations
If the radio does not have a FAV button, 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 the Steps 2 through 4 for each pushbutton.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to favorite
stations using the presets, favorites button, and
steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 5-2.FAV (Favorites):If the vehicle has a FAV button, 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 and FM
stations.
The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously
adjusted, are stored with the favorite stations.
To store a station as a favorite:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the
station is to be 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.
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The number of favorites pages can be setup using the
MENU button. To setup the number of favorites pages:
1. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below the
FAV 1-6 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.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (AM-FM
Radio and Radio with CD (Base))
BASS/TREB Bass/Treble:To adjust the bass or treble,
press the
fknob or the EQ button until the desired
tone control label displays. Turn the
fknob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the setting.
The display shows the current bass or treble level.
If a station’s frequency is weak, or if there is static,
decrease the treble.
Unique BASS/TREB settings can be saved for each
source.
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. You can also adjust the highlighted setting by
pressing either SEEK arrow,
\FWD, orsREV button
until the desired levels are obtained. If a station’s
frequency is weak or if there is 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
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 this button to choose bass and
treble equalization settings designed for different types of
music. The choices are pop, rock, country, talk, jazz, and
classical. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble,
returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.
Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
(AM-FM Radio and Radio
with CD (Base))
`
(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance or fade,
press the
`button or thefknob until the desired
speaker control label displays. Turn the
fknob
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the setting.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust balance or
fade, press the
fknob until the speaker 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.
To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position,
press the pushbutton positioned under the BAL or
FADE label for more than two seconds. A beep sounds
and the level adjusts to the middle position.
To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the
middle position, press the
fknob for more than
two seconds until a beep sounds.
Finding a Category (CAT) Station
CAT (Category):The CAT button is used to find
XM™ stations while the radio is in the XM™ mode.
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the United States and Canada only.
For this vehicle, the XM™ function is not available.
Radio Messages
Calibration Error:The audio system has been
calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If Calibration
Error displays, it means that the radio has not been
configured properly for the vehicle and it must be
returned to your dealer/retailer for service.
Locked or Loc:One of these messages will display
when the THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up the
radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Playing a CD (Single CD Player)
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
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Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player)
LOAD^:Press to load CDs into the CD player.
This CD player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. Press and release the
^button.
2. Wait for the message to insert the disc.
3. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls the CD in.
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the
^button for two seconds.
A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays.
2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert
the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs.
3. Press the
^button again to cancel loading
more CDs.
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. If you
want to insert a CD with the ignition off, first press
the
Zbutton or the DISP knob.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it
was the last selected audio source.When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As
each new track starts to play, the track number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due
to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the
quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way
the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them
carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from direct
sunlight and dust. The CD or DVD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD
does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the
bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage
the surface. 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 soiled, 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.
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Care of Your CD and DVD Player
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the
CD or DVD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal
computer and a description label is needed, try labeling
the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen.
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised,
due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD and DVD player
mechanism.
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.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this
section.
ZEJECT:Press to eject the CD. If the CD is not
removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically
pulls back into the player.
For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold for
two seconds to eject all discs.
f(Tune):Turn to select tracks on the CD currently
playing.
©SEEK¨:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track, if more than ten seconds have played.
Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either
arrow is held or pressed multiple times, the player
continues moving backward or forward through the CD.
sREV (Fast Reverse):Press and hold to reverse
playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at
a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track.
The elapsed time of the track displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a
reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track.
The elapsed time of the track displays.
RDM (Random):Tracks can be listened to in random,
rather than sequential order, on one CD or all CDs
in a six-disc CD player.
To use random on the Base Radio with Single CD
player, do the following:
•Press the RDM button to play tracks from a CD in
random order. The random icon displays. Press
again to turn off random play. The random
icon disappears from the display.
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To use random on an Uplevel Radio with a Single CD
player, do the following:
1. Press the CD/AUX button, insert a disc partway into
the slot of the CD player. A RDM label displays.
2. To play the tracks in random order, press the
pushbutton positioned under the RDM label
until Random Current Disc displays. Press the
pushbutton again to turn off random play.
To use random on a Radio with a Six-Disc CD player,
do the following:
1. Press the CD/AUX button, press and hold
^.
A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays.
Insert one or more discs partway into the slot of the
CD player.
2. To play tracks from all CDs loaded in random order,
press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM
label until Randomize All Discs displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off random play.
RPT (Repeat (Base Radio with CD):With the repeat
setting, one track can be repeated. To repeat the
track you are listening to, press and release the
RPT button. An arrow symbol displays. Press RPT
again to turn off repeat play.
4(Information) (Base Radio with CD):Press to switch
the display between the track number, elapsed time
of the track, and the time. When the ignition is off, press
to display the time.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future
listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD when
listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message
showing the disc and/or track number displays when a
CD is in the player. Press again and the system
automatically searches for an auxiliary input device,
such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio
player is not connected, “No Input Device Found” may
display.
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
The radio with a Single CD player or a Six-Disc CD
player has the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or
CD-RW disc. For more information on how to play
an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc, see “Using an MP3” in
the index.
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