reset CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007 6.G User Guide

DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear
on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the
MENU button:
OIL LIFE RESET:When this option is displayed,
you can reset the engine oil life system.
To reset the system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 362.
UNITS:When UNITS appears on the display,
press the enter button to move between METRIC
or ENGLISH. When you have made your choice,
press the MENU button to record your selection.
The initial setting from the factory is English for
the United States and metric for Canada.
If you choose English, all information will be
displayed in English units.
If you choose metric, all information will be
displayed in metric units.The unit measurement will also change the trip
odometer, temperature, and average fuel
economy displays.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has this
feature, the remote start option can be enabled
or disabled. When REMOTE START appears
on the display, press the enter button to move
between OFF and ON. When you have made
your choice, press the MENU button to record
your selection. The initial setting from the
factory is ON.
LOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows
the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the
lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN
appears on the display, press the enter button
to move between ON and OFF. When you have
made your choice, press the MENU button to
record your selection. The initial setting from
the factory is OFF.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving
on page 288. By taking a few moments to read
this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort,
as well as take advantage of its features.
While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio
system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers.
Then, when driving conditions permit, you can
tune to your favorite stations using the presets
and steering wheel controls if the vehicle
has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you
can help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting
your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the speakers.
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Then, when driving conditions permit, you
can tune to your favorite radio stations using
the presets and steering wheel controls if
the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer/retailer.
Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment
can be added, it is very important to do it
properly. Added sound equipment can interfere
with the operation of your vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and even damage
them. Your vehicle’s systems can interfere
with the operation of sound equipment that
has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called 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 119for more information.Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
To set the hour, press the clock button.
The clock symbol displays and the hour ashes.
Turn the ADJ (adjust) knob to increase or to
decrease the hours. To set the minutes, press
the clock button again. The minutes ash.
Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease
the minutes. The time can be set with the
ignition on or off.
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DISP (Display):Press this knob to switch the
display between the time and the temperature or the
radio station frequency and the temperature. When
the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time.
To change the default on the display, press the
DISP knob until the desired option displays, then
hold the knob for two seconds. The radio produces a
beep and the selected display becomes the default.
Finding a Station
AM/FM/CD:Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, and CD. The selection displays.
ADJ (Adjust):Turn this knob to select radio
stations.
SEEK
w/ SEEKx:Press the SEEK upwor
the SEEK down
xarrow to go to the previous
or to the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either the
up SEEK
wor the SEEK downxarrow for
two seconds until a beep sounds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either the
SEEK up
wor the SEEK downxarrow again
to stop scanning.To scan preset stations, press and hold either
the SEEK up
wor the SEEK downxarrow
for more than four seconds until two beeps sound.
The radio goes to the rst preset station stored
on the pushbuttons, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next preset station. Press either
the SEEK up
wor the SEEK downxarrow
again to stop scanning presets.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
Setting Preset Stations
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 AM/FM/CD to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the
station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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AUTOu(Automatic Volume):With automatic
volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to
make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Set the volume at the desired level. Press
the AUTO
ubutton to select LOW, MEDIUM,
or HIGH. AUTO VOL LOW (automatic volume
low), AUTO VOL MEDIUM (automatic volume
medium), or AUTO VOL HIGH (automatic volume
high) displays. Each higher setting allows for
more volume compensation at faster vehicle
speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume
increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome
noise at any speed. The volume level should
always sound the same to you as you drive.
AUTO VOL NONE (automatic volume none)
displays if the radio cannot determine the vehicle
speed or if the engine is not running. To turn
automatic volume off, press the AUTO
ubutton
until AUTO VOL OFF (automatic volume off)
displays.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
The selection displays.ADJ (Adjust):Turn this knob to select radio
stations.
xSEEKw:Press the downxor upwSEEK
arrow to go to the previous or to the next
station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either the
down
xor upwSEEK 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. Press either the down
xor upwSEEK
arrow again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either
the down
xor upwSEEK arrow for more than
four seconds until two beeps sound. The radio
goes to the rst preset station stored on the
pushbuttons, plays for a few seconds, then
goes to the next preset station. Press either the
down
xor upwSEEK arrow again to stop
scanning presets.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), 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, AM,
or XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE (automatic tone) or
AUTO EQ (automatic equalization) to
select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed,
the station that was set, returns and the
equalization that was selected is stored
for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
TONE /P/Q(Bass / Treble):Press and release
this button until BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB
(treble) displays. Turn the ADJ knob to increase or
to decrease the tone. The display shows the bass,
midrange, or treble level. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the
middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREB.
Then press and hold the tone button for more
than two seconds. One beep sounds and the tone
control adjusts to the middle position.
To adjust all tone controls to the middle position,
press and hold the tone button while no tone control
displays. ALL CENTERED displays and a beep
sounds. The bass, midrange, and treble adjusts
to the middle position.
AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic
Equalization):Press this button to select
customized equalization settings designed for
country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
To return to the manual mode, press the AUTO
TONE or AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM displays.
You can also manually adjust the bass, midrange,
and treble using the tone button.
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AUTOu(Automatic Volume):With automatic
volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to
make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Set the volume at the desired level. Press
the AUTO
ubutton to select LOW, MEDIUM,
or HIGH. AUTO VOL LOW (automatic volume
low), AUTO VOL MEDIUM (automatic volume
medium), or AUTO VOL HIGH (automatic volume
high) displays. Each higher setting allows for
more volume compensation at faster vehicle
speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume
increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome
noise at any speed. The volume level should
always sound the same to you as you drive.
AUTO VOL NONE (automatic volume none)
displays if the radio cannot determine the vehicle
speed or if the engine is not running. To turn
automatic volume off, press the AUTO
ubutton
until AUTO VOL OFF (automatic volume off)
displays.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
The selection displays.ADJ (Adjust):Turn this knob to select radio
stations.
xSEEKw:Press the downxor upwSEEK
arrow to go to the previous or to the next
station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either the
down
xor upwSEEK 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. Press either the down
xor
up
wSEEK arrow again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either
the down
xor upwSEEK arrow for more than
four seconds until two beeps sound. The radio
goes to the rst preset station stored on the
pushbuttons, plays for a few seconds, then goes
to the next preset station. Press either the
down
xor upwSEEK arrow again to stop
scanning presets.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), 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, AM,
or XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE (automatic tone) or
AUTO EQ (automatic equalization) to
select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed,
the station that was set, returns and the
equalization that was selected is stored
for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
TONE /P/Q(Bass / Treble):Press and release
this button until BASS, MID (midrange), or TREB
(treble) displays. Turn the ADJ knob to increase orto decrease the tone. The display shows the bass,
mid, or treble level. If a station is weak or has static,
decrease the treble.
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the
middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREB.
Then press and hold the tone button for more
than two seconds. The display level adjusts to
the middle position and a beep sounds.
To adjust all tone controls to the middle position,
press and hold the tone button when no tone
control displays. ALL CENTERED displays and
a beep sounds.
AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic
Equalization):Press this button to select
customized equalization settings designed for
country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
The equalization setting last chosen displays when
you rst press this button. Each time you press
this button, another equalization setting displays
and automatic tone or automatic equalization
switches to that preset equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode, press the
AUTO TONE or AUTO EQ button until
CUSTOM displays. Then manually adjust the
bass, midrange, and treble using the tone button.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XL
(Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating
encryption codeThe encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of 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 Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis 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 Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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k(Play/Pause):Press thek(play) button to
start play of a DVD or CD. Press the
k(pause)
button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it.
Press it again to continue play of a DVD or CD.
When in menu mode, press the
kbutton to
enter a selection.
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):This button is
inactive when in DVD mode.
BAND:Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
If the front seat passengers are listening to
the DVD player, the rear seat passengers
cannot select XM1 or XM2.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between playing the radio or a CD.
xSEEKw:Press the downxSEEK arrow
to go to the beginning of the current chapter or
track if more than ve seconds have played.
Press the up
wSEEK arrow to go to the next
chapter or track. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
xw(Volume):Press the downxor upwarrow
to increase or decrease the volume on the wired
headphones, not included. The arrows on the
left side are for the left headphone and the arrows
on the right side are for the right headphone.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the
label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD
player continues loading the disc and the
player automatically starts if the vehicle is in
the CAP position, ACC, or RAP.
If a disc is already in the player, make sure that the
DVD player is on, then press the
k(play/pause)
button on the player faceplate or on the remote
control.
Some DVDs do not allow fast forwarding or
skipping of the copyright information or the
previews. Some DVDs begin playing after the
previews have nished. If the DVD does not
begin playing at the main title, refer to the
on-screen instructions.
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