radio controls GMC SAVANA 2010 Owner's Manual

Instrument Panel..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................1-4
Door Locks....................................................1-5
Windows.......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-6
Safety Belt....................................................1-8
Airbag On-Off Switch......................................1-8
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment...........................................1-9
Steering Wheel Adjustment............................1-10
Interior Lighting............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting...........................................1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer...............................1-12
Climate Controls...........................................1-12Vehicle Features.............................................1-13
Radio(s)......................................................1-13
Portable Audio Devices..................................1-14
Steering Wheel Controls................................1-15
Cruise Control..............................................1-15
Power Outlets..............................................1-16
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-16
StabiliTrak
®..................................................1-16
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-17
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-17
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)................................1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.....................1-18
Roadside Assistance Program........................1-18
Section 1 In Brief
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Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these controls
are located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
w/x:Press to seek radio stations or select tracks on
a CD. Press and hold to scan radio stations.
g:Press to mute the audio system. Press again to
cancel mute.
+
e−e: Increases or decreases volume.
SRCE:Press to choose between the radio, CD, and
auxiliary input jack.
¨:Press to seek the next radio station, or the next
track or chapter while sourced to the CD.
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
J:On/Off.
RES+:Press to resume or accelerate speed.
SET−:Press to set or decrease speed.
[:Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the
set speed from memory.
For more information, seeCruise Control on page 4-6.
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Brake System Warning Light..........................4-28
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....4-29
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light.............................4-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................4-30
Tire Pressure Light.......................................4-30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................4-31
Oil Pressure Gage........................................4-34
Oil Pressure Light.........................................4-35
Security Light...............................................4-35
Cruise Control Light......................................4-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................4-36
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................4-36
Fuel Gage...................................................4-36Driver Information Center (DIC).......................4-37
DIC Operation and Displays...........................4-38
DIC Compass..............................................4-43
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................4-44
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................4-52
Audio System(s).............................................4-59
Setting the Clock..........................................4-60
Radio(s)......................................................4-62
Using an MP3..............................................4-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................4-76
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................4-77
Radio Reception...........................................4-77
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................4-78
Section 4 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s)
If the vehicle came without a radio, the wiring provisions
for a radio and an antenna were installed at the
assembly plant, so that if you want, a radio can be
installed at the dealer/retailer.
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{WARNING:
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 5-2.
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 6-3.
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 3-23for more information.
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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. See
Defensive 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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When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK®is armed.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending on
your vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the
following:
wx(Previous/Next):Press the arrows to go to the
previous or to the next radio station and stay there.
Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the
next radio station stored as a Favorite. The radio only
seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.To scan stations, press and hold the down arrow for
two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds.
The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press the down arrow
again to stop scanning.
When a CD is playing, press either arrow to go to the
next or previous track.
g(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, to turn the sound on.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
the radio, CD, and auxiliary input jack.
+
e−e(Volume):Press the plus or minus volume
button to increase or to decrease the volume.
¨(Seek):Press the seek arrow to go to the next radio
station while in AM or FM. Press the seek arrow to go
to the next track while sourced to the CD.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during
normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory
power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power outlet.
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A
Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-23
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-14
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................6-104
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-19
Air Conditioning..............................................4-15
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-78
Airbag System
Airbag Off Switch........................................2-69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-66
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-72
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-66
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-65
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-62
Airbags
Off Light.....................................................4-24
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-26
Readiness Light..........................................4-23
System Check.............................................2-60
All-Wheel Drive...............................................6-45
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 5-7Antenna
Fixed Mast.................................................4-78
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-29
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................6-101
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-99
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................6-102
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................6-100
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-97
Finish Care...............................................6-100
Finish Damage..........................................6-102
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................
6-98
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-96
Sheet Metal Damage..................................6-102
Tires........................................................6-102
Underbody Maintenance.............................6-102
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-99
Weatherstrips..............................................6-99
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................6-101
Ashtray.........................................................4-15
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 8-6
Audio System.................................................4-59
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................4-77
Radio Reception..........................................4-77
Setting the Clock.........................................4-60
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................4-76
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