radio controls CHEVROLET HHR 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Highbeam On Light.......................................3-41
Fuel Gage...................................................3-42
Boost Gage.................................................3-42
Recongurable Performance Display (RPD)......3-43
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-48
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-48
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-50
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-56
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
Setting the Clock..........................................3-62
Radio(s)......................................................3-63Using an MP3..............................................3-74
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-81
Bluetooth
®...................................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-94
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-94
Radio Reception...........................................3-95
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-96
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...............3-96
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-96
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION:
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, seeDefensive Driving on
page 4-2.Notice:Contact your dealer/retailer before adding
any equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle
operate through the radio/entertainment system.
If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment
is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work.
Make sure that replacement or additional equipment
is compatible with your vehicle before installing it.
SeeAccessories and Modifications on page 5-3.
The vehicle has 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.
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¨SEEK:Press to seek or scan stations with a strong
signal in the selected band.
To seek stations, press and release¨SEEK to go
to the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold¨SEEK for a
few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes
to the next station. Press
¨SEEK again to stop
scanning.
To scan preset stations in the selected band, press
and hold
¨SEEK for four seconds until a double
beep sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset,
plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next stored
preset. Press
¨SEEK again to stop scanning preset
stations.
4(Information):For vehicles with the Radio with
CD (Base), press to switch the display between the
radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is
off, press
4to display the time.For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features,
press
4to display additional text information related to the
current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song.
Song title information will be displayed on the top line of
the display while the artist information will be displayed
on the bottom line, it the information is available during
XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is
not available, “No Info” displays.
Storing Radio Stations
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio
stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Radio that have a FAV button store radio stations as
favorites.
Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites
while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations
using the softkeys, favorites button, and steering wheel
controls. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
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Storing a Radio Station as a Preset
Radios that have numbered pushbuttons store radio
stations as presets.
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can
be programmed on the six numbered buttons.
To store preset stations:
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for
three seconds until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat the Steps 1 and 2 for each numbered
button.
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):The
radio may display some or all tones such as BASS, MID,
and TREB.
To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (Base):
Press
funtil the tone control labels display, then
turn
fto change the setting.To adjust the tone settings on the Radio with CD (MP3)
and USB Port or the Radio with CD (MP3):
1. Press
funtil the tone control tabs display.
2. Press the softkey below the desired tab to be
adjusted.
3. To increase the level of the bass, midrange, or treble:
Press¨SEEK, or\FWD.
Turnfclockwise.
4. To decrease the level of the bass, midrange, or
treble:
Press©SEEK, orsREV.
Turnfcounterclockwise.
The radio may be capable of adjusting bass, midrange,
or treble to the middle position by pressing the softkey
below the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for more than
two seconds. The radio beeps once and the level
adjusts to the middle position.
The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone and
speaker controls to the middle position by pressing
ffor
more than two seconds until the radio beeps once.
If a station’s frequency is weak, or has static, decrease
the treble.
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EQ (Equalization):Press this button to select preset
equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode, press EQ until Manual
displays or start to manually adjust the bass, midrange,
or treble by pressing
f.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, the
Balance/Fade can be adjusted using
for`.
To adjust balance or fade using
f:
1. Press
funtil the speaker control tabs display.
2. Press the softkey under the desired tab, or continue
pressing
fto highlight the desired tab.
3. Turn
fto adjust the highlighted setting.
The highlighted setting can also be adjusted
by pressing either SEEK arrow.
On some radios,
\FWD andsREV can also
be used to adjust the highlighted level.To adjust balance or fade using
`:
1. Press
`until the speaker control labels display.
2. Continue pressing
`until the desired speaker
control label displays.
3. Turn
fto adjust the setting. The setting can also be
adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow,
\FWD,
or
sREV.
The radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fade to
the middle position by pressing the softkey below the BAL
or FADE tab for more than two seconds. The radio beeps
once and the level adjusts to the middle position.
The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone and
speaker controls to the middle position by pressing
ffor
more than two seconds until the radio beeps once.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending
on the vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
e+/e−(Volume):Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
w/x(Next / Previous):Press to change radio
stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks and
navigate folders on an iPod
®or USB device.
To change radio stations:
Press and releaseworxto go to the next or
previous radio station stored as a preset.
Press and holdworxto go to the next or
previous radio station in the selected band with a
strong signal.
To select tracks on a CD:
Press and release
worxto go to the next or previous
track.
To select tracks on an iPod or USB device:
1. Press and hold
worxwhile listening to a song
until the contents of the current folder display on
the radio display.
2. Press and release
worxto scroll up or down the
list, then press and hold
wto play the highlighted
track.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-106
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-103
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-100
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Finish Damage..........................................5-106
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-102
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-99
Leather....................................................5-101
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-106
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-104
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 7-7
Audio System.................................................3-61
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-94
Setting the Clock.........................................3-62
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-96
Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Audio Systems
Radio Reception..........................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-94Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-10
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-28
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Electric Power Management..........................3-18
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................6-17
Blind Spot Mirrors...........................................2-41
Bluetooth
®.....................................................3-82
Boost Gage...................................................3-42
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brake Fluid....................................................5-35
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Antilock....................................................... 4-5
Parking......................................................2-33
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-22
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P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-106
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-36
Parking Brake................................................2-33
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-24
Passenger Sensing System......................1-66, 1-72
Passing.........................................................4-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-21
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................3-82
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-108
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-25
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Windows....................................................2-17
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................1-31
Pressure Cap.................................................5-32Privacy..........................................................7-18
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar.......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID).............7-19
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-10
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 5-4
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................4-18
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-19
Radio(s)........................................................3-63
Radios
Reception...................................................3-95
Setting the Clock.........................................3-62
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-94
Range Adjustment, Headlamps........................... 1-7
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover............2-52
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-17
Rear Side Cargo Door.....................................2-12
Rear Storage Areas........................................2-51
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)..............................2-44
Rear Window Washer/Wiper.............................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-39
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-39
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
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