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Undesired XM categories can be
removed through the setup menu.
To remove an undesired category,
perform the following:
1. Press MENU to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located
below the XM CAT label.
3. Turn
fto display the category
to be removed.
4. Press the pushbutton located
under the Remove label until
the category name along with
the word Removed displays.
5. Repeat the steps to remove
more categories.
Removed categories can be restored
by pressing the pushbutton under the
Add label when a removed category
is displayed or by pressing the
pushbutton under the Restore All
label.
Categories cannot be removed or
added while the vehicle is moving
faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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
congured properly for the
vehicle and it must be returned to
your dealer/retailer for service.
Locked:This message displays
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.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service
that is 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. During your trial or whenyou subscribe, you will get unlimited
access to XM Radio Online for
when you are not in the vehicle.
A service fee is required to receive
the XM service. For more
information, contact XM at
xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100
in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Radio Messages for XM Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on
page 3-98later in this section for
further detail.
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.
Playing a CD (In Either the
DVD or CD Slot)
Insert a CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls
it in and the CD should begin
playing (loading a disc into the
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If an error message displays on the
video screen or the radio, see
“DVD Display Error Messages”
under,Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System on page 3-109and
“DVD Radio Error Messages” in this
section for more information.
Playing a DVD
f(Tune):Turn to change tracks on
a CD or DVD, to manually tune a
radio station, or to change clock or
date settings, while in the clock or
date setting mode. See the
information given earlier in this
section specic to the radio, CD, and
the DVD. Also, see “Setting the
Clock” in the index, for setting the
clock and date.
©SEEK (Previous Track/
Chapter):Press to return to the
start of the current track or chapter.
Press
©again to go to the
previous track or chapter. This
button may not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information
or the previews.SEEK
¨(Next Track/Chapter):
Press to go to the next track or
chapter. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the
previews.
sREV (Fast Reverse):Press to
quickly reverse the DVD at ve times
the normal speed. The radio displays
the elapsed time while in fast
reverse. To stop fast reversing, press
again. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the
previews.
\FWD (Fast Forward):Press to
fast forward the DVD. The radio
displays the elapsed time and fast
forwards ve times the normal
speed. To stop fast forwarding,
press again. This button may
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
Z(Eject):Press to eject a DVD.
If the DVD is ejected, but not
removed, the player automatically
pulls it back in after 15 seconds.
If loading and reading of a
DVD cannot be completed, because
of an unknown format, etc., and
the disc fails to eject, press and hold
for more than ve seconds to
force the disc to eject.
DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons
Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio
display menu shows several
icons. Press the pushbuttons
located under any desired icon
during DVD playback. See the icon
list below for more information.
The rear seat passenger can
navigate the DVD-V menus and
controls through the remote control.
See “Remote Control”, under
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 3-109for
more information. The Video Screen
automatically turns on when the
DVD-V is inserted into the DVD slot.
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The DVD should resume play from
where it last stopped if the disc
has not been ejected and the stop
button has not been pressed twice
on the remote control. If the disc
has been ejected or the stop button
has been pressed twice on the
remote control, the disc resumes
playing at the beginning of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press
ZDVD on the radio to eject
the disc. If a disc is ejected from the
radio, but not removed, the radio
reloads the disc after a short period
of time. The disc is stored in the
radio. The radio does not resume
play of the disc automatically. If the
movie is reloaded and the RSA
system is sourced to the DVD, the
player begins to play again. If loading
and reading a DVD or CD cannot be
completed, and the disc fails to eject,
press and hold
ZDVD for more
than ve seconds to force the disc
to eject.
DVD Radio Error Messages
Player Error:This message
displays when there are disc load or
eject problems.
Disc Format Error:This message
displays, if the disc is inserted
with the disc label wrong side up, or
if the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error:This message
displays, if the disc is not from a
correct region.
No Disc Inserted:This message
displays, if no disc is present
when
ZDVD or DVD/CD AUX is
pressed on the radio.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The radio system has an auxiliary
input jack located on the lower right
side of the faceplate. This is not
an audio output; do not plug
a headphone set into the front
auxiliary input jack. Connect
an auxiliary input device such as
an iPod, laptop computer, MP3player, CD player, or cassette tape
player, etc. to the auxiliary input
jack for use as another source for
audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up
any auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park). SeeDefensive
Driving on page 4-2for more
information on driver distraction.
To use an auxiliary input device,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to
the radio’s front auxiliary input jack.
O(Power/Volume):Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume of
the portable player. Additional
volume adjustments might have to
be made from the portable device
if the volume is not loud or soft
enough.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio
when a portable audio device is
playing. The portable audio device
continues playing, so you might
want to stop it or turn it off.
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If a disc is in both the DVD slot and
the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button
cycles between the two sources and
does not indicate “No Aux Input
Device”. If a front auxiliary device is
connected, the DVD/CD AUX button
cycles through all available options,
such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front
Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if
available). See “Using the Auxiliary
Input Jack(s)” later in this section, or
“Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 3-109for more
information.
If a MP3/WMA is inserted into top
DVD slot, the rear seat operator can
turn on the video screen and use the
remote control to navigate the CD
(tracks only).XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels):These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at
a customer’s request, by calling
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM 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 XM 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:The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio
and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear
shortly.
Channel Off Air:This channel is
not currently in service. Tune in
to another channel.Channel Unauth:This channel is
blocked or cannot be received
with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail:This 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 Artist Info:No artist information
is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
No Title Info:No song title
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No CAT Info:No category
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Information:No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
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CAT Not Found:There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
XM Theftlocked:The XM™
receiver in your vehicle could have
previously been in another
vehicle. For security purposes,
XM™ receivers cannot be swapped
between vehicles. If this message
is received after having your
vehicle serviced, check with your
dealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the
XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate
the service.
Unknown:If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.Check XM Receivr:If this message
does not clear within a short
period of time, the receiver could
have a fault. Consult with your
dealer/retailer.
XM Not Available:If this message
does not clear within a short
period of time, the receiver could
have a fault. Consult with your
dealer/retailer.
Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation
radio system, see the separate
Navigation System manual.
Bluetooth®
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth capable
cell phone with a Hands Free Prole
to make and receive phone calls.
The system can be used while
the key is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY position.
The range of the Bluetooth systemcan be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all
phones support all functions,
and not all phones are guaranteed
to work with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system. See
gm.com/bluetooth for more
information on compatible phones.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice
recognition to interpret voice
commands to dial phone numbers
and name tags.
Noise:Keep interior noise levels to
a minimum. The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak:A short tone
sounds after the system responds
indicating when it is waiting for
a voice command. Wait until
the tone and then speak.
How to Speak:Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
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This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
The vehicle may have a DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
The RSE system works with the
vehicle’s audio system. The DVD
player is part of the front radio.
The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, a video display
screen, audio/video jacks, two
wireless headphones, and a remote
control. SeeRadio(s) on page 3-74
for more information on the
vehicle’s audio/DVD system.
Before Driving
The RSE is designed for rear
seat passengers only. The driver
cannot safely view the video screen
while driving and should not try
to do so.
In severe or extreme weather
conditions the RSE system might or
might not work until the temperature
is within the operating range.The operating range for the RSE
system is above−4°F (−20°C)
or below 140°F (60°C). If the
temperature of the vehicle is outside
of this range, heat or cool the
vehicle until the temperature is
within the operating range of
the RSE system.
Parental Control
The RSE system may have a
Parental Control feature, depending
on the radio. To enable Parental
Control, press and hold the
radio power button for more than
two seconds to stop all system
features such as: radio, video
screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD. While
Parental Control is on,
Qdisplays.
When the radio is turned back
on, Parental Control is unlocked.
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How to Change the RSE Video
Screen Settings
The screen display mode (normal,
full, and zoom), screen brightness,
and setup menu language can
be changed from the on screen
setup menu by using the remote
control. To change a setting:
1. Press
z.
2. Use
n,q,p,oandr
to navigate and use the
setup menu.
3. Press
zagain to remove the
setup menu from the screen.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or
auxiliary inputs can be heard
through the following sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Vehicle wired headphone jacks
on the rear seat audio system,
if the vehicle has this feature.
The RSE system always transmits
the audio signal to the wireless
headphones, if there is audio
available. See “Headphones” earlier
in this section for more information.
The DVD player is capable of
outputting audio to the wired
headphone jacks on the RSA
system, if the vehicle has this
feature. The DVD player can be
selected as an audio source on the
RSA system. SeeRear Seat
Audio (RSA) on page 3-118for
more information.When a device is connected to the
A/V jacks, or the radio’s auxiliary
input jack, if the vehicle has
this feature, the rear seat
passengers are able to hear audio
from the auxiliary device through
the wireless or wired headphones.
The front seat passengers are
able to listen to playback from this
device through the vehicle speakers
by selecting AUX as the source
on the radio.
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the
overhead console. When the
video screen is not in use, push it
up into its locked position.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button located
on the overhead console.
2. Move the screen to the desired
position.
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If a DVD is playing and the screen
is raised to its locked position,
the screen remains on; this
is normal, and the DVD continues to
play through the previous audio
source. Press
Pon the remote
control or eject the disc to turn off
the screen.
The infrared receivers for the
wireless headphones and the
remote control are located at the
rear of the overhead console.
Notice:Avoid directly touching
the video screen, as damage
may occur. See “Cleaning
the Video Screen” later in this
section for more information.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at
the transmitter window at the
rear of the overhead console and
press the desired button. Direct
sunlight or very bright light could
affect the ability of the RSE
transmitter to receive signals from
the remote control. If the remote
control does not seem to be
working, the batteries might need
to be replaced. 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 or DVD is in the Radio DVD
slot, the remote controlObutton
can be used to turn on the video
screen display and start the disc.
The radio can also turn on the video
screen display. SeeRadio(s) on
page 3-74for 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.
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When a disc is playing in the CD or
DVD changer, press PROG to
select the next disc, if multiple discs
are loaded. This function is
inactive, with some radios, if the
front seat passengers are listening
to the disc.
When a DVD video menu is being
displayed, press PROG to perform
the ENTER menu function.
Rear Audio
Controller (RAC)
The vehicle may have the Rear
Audio Controller (RAC). Certain
radio functions can be controlled
with RAC.
xw(Next/Previous):Press the
down or up arrows to go to the next
or to the previous radio station
stored as a favorite.
When a CD/DVD is playing, press
the down or up arrows to go to
the next or previous track or chapter.
©SEEK¨:Press the SEEK
arrows to go to the previous or to
the next radio station while in
AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped).
Press the SEEK arrows to go to the
previous or to the next track or
chapter while sourced to a CD or
DVD slot.
SRCE (Source):Press this button
to switch between the radio (AM,
FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if
the vehicle has these features,
DVD, front auxiliary, and rear
auxiliary.
>(Mute):Press this button to
silence the system. Press this button
again, or any other radio button,
to turn the sound on.
+/−
x(Volume):Press the plus or
minus volume buttons to increase
or to decrease the volume.
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.
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Driving Your
Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy...........................4-1
Defensive Driving................4-2
Drunk Driving.....................4-2
Control of a Vehicle............4-3
Braking...............................4-3
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)...................4-4
Braking in Emergencies......4-5
StabiliTrak®System............4-5
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
System.............................4-7
Steering..............................4-8
Off-Road Recovery.............4-9
Passing..............................4-9
Loss of Control...................4-9
Driving at Night.................4-10
Driving in Rain and on
Wet Roads......................4-11
Before Leaving on a
Long Trip........................4-12
Highway Hypnosis.............4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads. . .4-12
Winter Driving...................4-13
If Your Vehicle is Stuck
in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow
..........................4-15
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get It Out.......................4-15
Loading the Vehicle..........4-16
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle.........4-20
Recreational Vehicle
Towing............................4-21
Towing a Trailer................4-24
Your Driving, the
Road, and the Vehicle
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving
tips to get the best fuel economy
possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.
Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-1