CD player PONTIAC GTO 2005 Owners Manual

Audio System(s).............................................3-45
Setting the Time...........................................3-45
Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-46
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-55
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-56Radio Reception...........................................3-57
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-57
Care of the CD Player...................................3-57
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-58
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s)
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. 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 may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them. Your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation
of sound equipment that has been added.
Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, find
out what your audio system can do, and how to operate
all of its controls.
Setting the Time
To change the time, perform the following:
1. Turn the radio on and wait for the time to appear on
the display.
2. Press the TIME button for more than two seconds.
TIME ADJ will appear on the display and the time
will flash.
3. Press either SEEK arrow to adjust the hour.
4. Press either TUNE arrow to adjust the minutes.
5. Press the TIME button again to save the new time.
The radio will automatically exit the time setting mode
if no adjustments are made for eight seconds.
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To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BASS or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob. The
radio will produce one beep and adjust the display
level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone
or speaker control is displayed. STD will appear on
the display and you will hear a beep.
EQ (Equalization):Press this button to select
customized equalization settings designed for rock, pop,
jazz, classical, and vocal.
To turn equalization off, press this button until EQ OFF
appears on the display.
To give an equalization setting a boost, push the
AUDIO knob once while in any equalization setting.
BOOST will appear on the display. Turn the AUDIO
knob to select one of the available boost levels. Different
levels of boost can be set for each of the equalization
settings.Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:To adjust the balance between the right
and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO
knob until BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the
knob to move the sound toward the right or the left
speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until
FADER appears on the display. Turn the knob to move
the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
Playing a CD
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
When a CD is inserted, the CD number will appear in
the CD symbol on the display. As each new track starts
to play, the track number will appear on the display.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
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If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced
due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been recorded, and the way the
CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase
in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in
loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a
known good CD.
Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught
in the CD player.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
LOAD:Press the LOAD button to load CDs into the CD
player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and release the LOAD button.
3. Wait for INSERT CD to appear on the display, the
indicator light, located to the left of the slot, to flash,
and for the radio to produce a beep, if beeps are
turned on. See “Confirmation Beeps” later in
this section for information about turning beeps
on and off.
4. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull the CD in.To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds.
3. Wait for LOAD ALL to appear on the display,
the indicator light, located to the left of the slot,
to flash, and for the radio to produce a beep,
if beeps are turned on. See “Confirmation Beeps”
later in this section for information about turning
beeps on and off.
4. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, load
a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side
up. The player will pull the CD in.
Once the CD is loaded, the light will begin flashing
again. Once the light stops flashing and turns
green, you can load another CD. The CD player
takes up to six CDs. Do not try to load more
than six.
To load more than one CD but less than six, complete
Steps 1 through 3. When finished loading CDs,
press the EJECT button to cancel the loading function.
The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded.
For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the
display. To play a specific CD, press the numbered
pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play.
The CD number that is playing will flash, and the
track number will appear.
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TRACK SCAN:Press this button to listen to the first
10 seconds of each track on the CD that is playing.
Press this button again to stop scanning.
TRACK REPEAT:Press this button to repeat the track
that is playing. Press this button again to turn off
repeat play.
TRACK RANDOM:Press this button to listen to the
tracks, on the CD that is playing, in random, rather than
sequential order. Press this button again to turn off
random play.
DISC SCAN:If more than one CD is loaded, press this
button to listen to the first 10 seconds of the first
track on each loaded CD. Press this button again to
stop scanning.
DISC REPEAT:Press this button to repeat the CD that
is currently playing. Press this button again to turn off
repeat play.
DISC RANDOM:If more than one CD is loaded, press
this button to play all of the CDs in random, rather
than sequential order. Press this button again to turn off
random play.II (Pause):Press this button to pause a CD. CD
PAUSE will appear on the display. Press this button
again to play the CD.
FM AM:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely
inside the radio for future listening.
EQ (Equalization):Press EQ to select the desired
equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization
will be stored whenever a CD is played. For more
information on EQ, see “EQ” listed previously in
this section.
gSEEK TRACKl:Press the left arrow to go to
the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next
track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once,
the player will continue moving backward or forward
through the CD. If the audio system is in random mode,
pressing the left arrow will only go to the start of the
current track.
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rTUNE DISC[:When more than one CD is
loaded, press the left or right arrow to go to the previous
or next CD loaded. If the audio system is in random
mode, pressing the left arrow will only go to the start of
the current track.
FR FF (Fast Reverse/ Fast Forward):Press and hold
FR to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold
FF to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound
at a reduced volume. Release this button to play the
passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear
on the display.
EJECT:Press this button to eject a single CD or
multiple CDs.
To eject the CD that is currently playing, press and
release this button. EJECTING CD # will appear on the
display, the indicator light, located to the left of the
slot, will flash, and the radio will produce a beep,
if beeps are turned on. See “Confirmation Beeps” later
in this section for information about turning beeps
on and off. You can now remove the CD. Press the
LOAD button to cancel the eject function.To eject multiple CDs, press and hold this button for
two seconds. EJECTING ALL will appear on the display,
the indicator light, located to the left of the slot, will
flash, and the radio will produce a beep, if beeps are
turned on. See “Confirmation Beeps” later in this section
for information about turning beeps on and off. You
can now remove the CD. Press the LOAD button
to cancel the eject function.
If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will
be automatically pulled back into the player. If you
try to push the CD back into the player before the
25 second time period is complete, the player will sense
an error and will try to eject the CD several times
before stopping.
Do not repeatedly press the EJECT button to eject a
CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The
player’s 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of
eject, which will cause the player to not eject the CD
until the 25-second time period has elapsed.
Once the player stops and the CD is ejected, remove
the CD. After removing the CD, press the ON OFF
button, off and then on again. This will clear the
CD-sensing feature and enable CDs to be loaded into
the player again.
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CD Messages
CD ERROR PLAY:The CD cannot be read. The CD is
dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
CD ERROR MECH (Mechanism):If this message
appears on the display, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
•The CD is stuck in the player and cannot be
played, loaded, or ejected.
•It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
•You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
•The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
•There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
•The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays
an error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Options Menu
The following features can be adjusted through the
vehicle’s options menu located in the instrument panel
cluster in the trip computer display window.
Conrmation Beeps
Beeps are used to confirm various actions of the radio
such as storing a preset. The beeps can be turned
on or off using the options menu. See “Options Menu
Adjustment” later in this section to adjust the
confirmation beeps.
BEEPS ON:The radio will make a beep sound when
storing radio stations, when it is time to insert or remove
a CD from the CD changer, or to confirm that the
LOAD ALL or EJECT ALL functions have started.
BEEP ONLY:The radio will make a beep sound when
it is time to insert or remove a CD from the CD
changer or to confirm that the LOAD ALL or EJECT ALL
functions have started.
BEEPS OFF:The radio will not produce any beeps.
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Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
Care of Your CDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled,
dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling CDs. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges
or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not
advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the
CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-85
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-25
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-44
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-48
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-50
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-48
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-48
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-47
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-46
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-58
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-27
Appearance Care............................................5-76
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-81
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-79
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-80
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-77
Finish Care.................................................5-80
Finish Damage............................................5-82Appearance Care (cont.)
Glass Surfaces............................................5-79
Instrument Panel.........................................5-79
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-79
Leather......................................................5-79
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-82
Tires..........................................................5-82
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-84
Vinyl..........................................................5-78
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-80
Weatherstrips..............................................5-80
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-81
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-45
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-56
Backglass Antenna......................................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-57
Care of Your CDs........................................3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-46
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-55
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-57
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-18
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Backglass Antenna..........................................3-58
Battery..........................................................5-39
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-20
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-23
System Warning Light..................................3-27
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-15
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-45
Headlamps.................................................5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
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California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Capacities and Specifications............................5-90
Carbon Monoxide.....................2-8, 2-26, 4-24, 4-34
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your CD Player...........................................3-57
Your CDs ...................................................3-57
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-29
Chains, Tire...................................................5-67
Charging System Light....................................3-26
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-28
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-83
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-31
Infants and Young Children...........................1-28
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-37
Older Children.............................................1-25
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-39
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