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Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012
Lighting 6-5
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen. The
thumbwheel is located to the left of
the steering column on the
instrument panel.
D(Instrument Panel
Brightness): Move the
thumbwheel up or down and hold, to
brighten or dim the instrument panel
controls and infotainment display
screen.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on
automatically when any door is
opened and the dome lamp is in the
door position.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are located
in the headliner above the rear
seats.
9(Dome Lamp Override): Press
to turn the lamps off, even when a
door is open.
H(Door): Press to turn the lamps
on automatically when a door is
opened.
R(On): Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with front reading
lamps, they are located in the
overhead console.
#or$: Press to turn each lamp
on or off.
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6-6 Lighting
Lighting Features
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery's temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage
for best performance and extended
life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge
is low, the voltage is raised slightly
to quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high,
the voltage is lowered slightly to
prevent overcharging. If the vehicle
has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you may see the
voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an
alert will be displayed.The battery can be discharged at
idle if the electrical loads are very
high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all the
power needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger,
climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs.
It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to the
driver.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
battery.
If some interior lamps are left on
and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.
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7-6 Infotainment System
G. INFO (Information)
.Radio: Shows available
information about the
current station.
.CD: Shows available
information about the
current track.
H. CD slot
I. SEEK
¨
.Radio: Seeks the next
station.
.CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track.
J.
©SEEK
.Radio: Seeks the previous
station.
.CD: Selects the previous
track or rewinds within a
track.
K. CD/AUX
.Selects the CD player or
an external audio source. L. RADIO/BAND
.Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
.Selects the radio when
listening to a different
audio source.
M.
H
.Opens the Clock menu.
N. TONE
.Opens the Tone menu.
O. CONFIG (Configuration)
.Opens the
Configuration menu.
P.
/BACK
.Menu: Moves one
level back.
.Character Input: Deletes
the last character.
Q.
5/>(Phone/Mute)
.Opens the Phone menu.
.Mutes the audio system.
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is operated
by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, menus shown
on the display, and steering wheel
controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
O/VOL (Power/Volume): Press to
turn the system on and off.
Automatic Switch‐Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is turned
off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O/VOL (PowerVolume): Turn to
adjust the volume.
5/>(Phone/Mute): For vehicles
with OnStar, press and hold
5/>
to mute the infotainment system.
Press and hold
5/>again, or turn
the
O/VOL knob to cancel mute.
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Infotainment System 7-9
System Settings
Configuring the Number of
Favorite Pages
To configure the number of available
favorite pages:
1. Press the MENU/TUNE button.
2. Select FM menu.
3. Select Favorites list.
4. Select the number of availablefavorite pages.
5. Press the
/BACK button to go
back to the System
Configuration menu. Auto Volume
The auto volume feature
automatically adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
The level of volume compensation
can be selected, or the auto volume
feature can be turned off.
1. Press the MENU/TUNE button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Auto volume control.
4. Select the setting.
5. Press the
/BACK button to go
back to the System
Configuration menu.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
radio are:
P/VOL: Press to turn the radio on
and off.
RADIO/BAND: Press to choose
between AM, FM, and XM,
if equipped.
MENU/TUNE Knob: Turn to
navigate the available menus. Turn
to search for stations.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song.
SEEK
¨: Press to search for the
next station.
©SEEK: Press to search for the
previous station.
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7-10 Infotainment System
FAV 1‐2‐3:Press to open the
favorites list and select the
favorites page.
1 to 6: Press to select preset
stations.
RDS (Radio Data System)
The radio may have RDS. The RDS
feature is available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. This feature only works
when the information from the radio
station is available. In rare cases, a
radio station could broadcast
incorrect information that causes the
radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio
station.
While the radio is tuned to an
FM-RDS station, the station name
or call letters display.
Radio Menus
Radio menus are available for AM
and FM.
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to open
the main radio menu for that band.
Selecting a Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose AM, FM, or XM, if equipped.
The last station that was playing
starts playing again.
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Briefly press SEEK
¨or©SEEK to
automatically search for the next
available station. If a station is not
found, the radio switches to a more
sensitive search level. If a station
still is not found, the frequency that
was last active begins to play.
If the radio station is known:
Press and hold SEEK
¨or©SEEK
until the station on the display is
reached, then release the button.
Favorites List
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Favorites List.
3. Select the station. Station Lists
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select AM or FM Station List. All
receivable stations in the current
reception area are displayed. If a
station list has not been created,
an automatic station search
is done.
3. The first station in the list will play.
Category Lists
Most stations that broadcast an
RDS program type code specify the
type of programming transmitted.
Some stations change the program
type code depending on the
content. The system stores the RDS
stations sorted by program type in
the FM category list.
To search for a programming type
determined by station:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select FM category list. A list of all programming types available
displays.
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Infotainment System 7-11
3. Select the programming type.A list of stations that transmit
programming of the selected
type displays.
4. Select the station. The category lists are updated
when the station lists are
updated.
Updating Station and Category
Lists
If stations stored in the station list
can no longer be received:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Update AM or FM Station List, if the stations stored in the
station list are no longer
received. A station search will be
completed and the first station in
the updated list will play.
To cancel the station search, press
the MENU/TUNE button.Storing a Station as a Favorite
Stations from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six stations can be stored in
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can
be set.
Storing Stations
To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard.
Retrieving Stations
Press the FAV 1‐2‐3 button to open
a favorite page or to switch to
another favorite page. Briefly press
one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve
the station.
Satellite Radio
XM Satelite 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. 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 a Channel
BAND: Press to choose FM, AM,
or XM. The display will show the
selection.
SEEK
¨: Press to seek the next
XM channel.
©SEEK: Press to seek the
previous XM channel.
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7-12 Infotainment System
MENU/TUNE:Turn to go to the
next XM channel.
Storing an XM Channel
Drivers are encouraged to set up
XM channel favorites while the
vehicle is not moving. Tune to
favorite stations using the
pushbuttons, favorites button, and
steering wheel controls. See
Defensive Driving on page 9‑3.
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 1‐2‐3 button).
Press the FAV 1‐2‐3 button to go
through up to six pages of favorites,
each having six favorite stations
available per page. If Automatic
Store is used, then four pages of
favorites are available. Each page
of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM
channels. To store an XM channel
as a favorite:
1. Tune in the desired channel. 2. Press and release the FAV 1‐2‐3
button to display the page where
the channel is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until a
beep sounds. When the
pushbutton is pressed and
released, the channel that was
set will return.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each XM channel to be stored
as a favorite.
To set up the number of favorites
pages:
1. Press and hold FAV 1‐2‐3 until the radio setup menu displays.
2. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the
pushbutton located below the
displayed page numbers.
3. Press FAV 1‐2‐3 to return to the original main radio screen
showing the radio frequency
tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the
chosen number of numbered
pages.XM Radio Messages
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: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.
OFF AIR: This channel is not
currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.
CH UNAVAILABLE: This
previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another
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Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the CD
player are:
CD/AUX:Press to use the CD
player.
SEEK
¨or©SEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the current track
that may be available.
MENU/TUNE: Turn to select tracks.
Turn to enter the menu. Press to
select the menu.
Z(Eject): Press to eject the disc.
Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.
Removing a CD
PressZ.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD slot. If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
Press the CD/AUX button. If there is
a disc in the player, it begins
playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the data
stored.
Selecting a CD Track
Using the control buttons:
.Press SEEK¨or©SEEK to
select the next or previous track.
.Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Tracks List.
3. Select the track. Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold SEEK
¨or©SEEK
to fast forward or rewind within the
current track.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.Press SEEK¨or©SEEK to
select the next or previous track.
.Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Playlists/Folders.
3. Select the playlist or folder.
4. Select the track.
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Searching for MP3 Tracks
The search feature may take some
time to display the information after
reading the disc due to the amount
of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
disc is being read.
Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
.Folder View
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
Auxiliary Devices
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack or the USB port. The AUX
input jack, if equipped, is located in
the storage area to the right of the
infotainment system. A second AUX
input is located on the front of the
infotainment system. See Overview
(Radio with CD) on page 7‑3 or
Overview (Radio with CD/USB) on
page 7‑5 for more information.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑6.
A. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack
B. USB Port
3.5 mm Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the auxiliary input jack to use a
portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
jack can only be controlled using
the controls on the device.
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Off:Playback starts from the
beginning of the current track after
the last track finishes.
Connecting and Controlling a
PlaysForSure Device (PFD)
or Zune™
Connecting a PFD or Zune
Connect the PFD or Zune to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Podcasts
.Genres
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Podcasts, or
Genres.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs (Random) to On
or Off.
On: Plays current tracks in random
order.
Off: Plays current tracks in
sequential order.
Repeat Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Repeat to On or Off.
Repeat On: Repeats the current
track.
Repeat Off: Playback starts from
the beginning of the current track
after the last track finishes.
Connecting and Controlling a
USB Drive
The infotainment system can only
play back .mp3 and .wma files from
a USB drive.
Only the first 2,500 songs are
recognized on the device.
When a device is not supported, the
message “No supported data found.
You can safely disconnect the
device” appears.
Connecting a USB Drive
Connect the USB drive to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
It is normal for the search feature
to take some time to display the
information after reading the device
due to the amount of information
stored.