radio PONTIAC VIBE 2009 User Guide

Care of CDs
The sound quality of the CD player
can be reduced because of:
The CD-R quality.
The method of recording
the CD-R.
The quality of the music that has
been recorded on the CD-R.
The way the CD-R has been
handled.
Store CD-R(s) in their original cases
or other protective cases and
away from dust and direct sunlight.
The CD player scans the bottom
surface of the disc. If the surface
of a CD is damaged, such as
cracked, broken, or scratched, the
CD may not play properly or at
all. Do not touch the bottom side of
a CD while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up CDs
by grasping the outer edges or
the edge of the hole and the
outer edge.To clean a CD, use a soft lint free
cloth, or dampen a clean soft cloth
in a mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water. Wipe the CD from
the center to the edge.
Care of The CD Player
Use a marking pen to identify CDs,
do not add labels.
Do not use CD lens cleaners; they
could damage the CD player.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD,
or more than one CD is inserted
into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched
or damaged CDs, the CD player
could be damaged. While using
the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep
the CD player and the loading slot
free of foreign materials, liquids,
and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc
Radios with the MP3 feature are
capable of playing an MP3 CD-R
disc. For more information on how to
play an MP3 CD-R disc, see Using
an MP3 later in this section.
CD Messages
If the CD ejects, it could be for
one of the following reasons:
The CD player is very hot.
When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
The road is very rough. When
the road becomes smoother,
the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait
about an hour and try again.
The format of the CD might not
be compatible. See Using an
MP3 later in this section.
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A problem may have occurred
while burning the CD.
The label could be caught in the
CD player.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer/retailer. If the
radio displays an error message,
write it down and provide it to your
dealer/retailer when reporting
the problem.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The radio has an auxiliary input
jack located on the lower right side
of the faceplate. This is not an
audio output; do not plug the
headphone set into the front
auxiliary input jack. An external
audio device such as an iPod,
laptop computer, MP3 player, CD
changer, etc. can be connected
to the auxiliary input jack for use
as another audio source.To use a portable audio player,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable
to the radio’s front auxiliary input
jack. When a device is connected,
press the radio CD/AUX button
to begin playing audio from
the device over the vehicle
speakers.
PWR VOL (Power/Volume):Turn
to adjust the volume. Additional
volume adjustments may have to be
made from the portable device if
the volume is too quiet or not loud.
BAND:Press to listen to the
radio when a portable audio device
is playing.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to
play a CD when a portable audio
device is playing. Press again
and the system begins playing
audio from the connected portable
audio player.
Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R Disc
MP3 Format
The MP3 player will only play
CD-R discs. It can read and play a
maximum of:
50 folders
11 folders in depth
50 playlists
10 sessions
255 les
All folders, playlists, sessions and
les over the maximum are ignored.
Record an MP3 disc:
Onto a CD-R disc.
Record playlists with an .m3u or
.wpl extension.
Do not mix standard audio and
MP3 les on the same disc.
Record the entire disc at once.
Finalize the disc when recording
an MP3 disc with multiple
sessions.
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Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a
folder. All .mp3 les in the root
directory are accessed before
folders in the root directory.
Empty Directory or Folder
Empty folders and directories do
not display. The system ignores
empty directories and folders and
advances to the next directory
or folder that has .mp3 les in it.
No Folder
On a CD that contains only .mp3
les in the root directory the
next and previous folder functions
do not work.
On a CD that contains playlists
and .mp3 les the next and previous
folder functions search playlists
rst and then search .mp3 les in
the root folder.Order of Play
CDs that have playlists play the
tracks in the following order:
1. After the rst track in the rst
playlist ends, play continues
sequentially through all tracks
in each playlist
2. After the last track of the last
playlist ends, play restarts
from the rst track of the rst
playlist.
CDs that do not have playlists play
the tracks in the following order:
1. The rst le in the root directory
plays.
2. After all les from the root
directory have played, les in the
folders play.
3. After playing the last le from the
last folder, play restarts with the
rst le in the root directory.File System and Naming
The radio display shows, track
names that are shorter than
39 characters. Names that are
longer are shortened. The track
name appears as:
The song name that is in the
ID3 tag.
The le name without the le
extension if the song name is
not in the ID3 tag.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Playlists are accessed before les
or folders in the root directory.
Preprogrammed playlists created
by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™,
or Real Jukebox™ software can
be accessed and are treated
as special folders containing
compressed audio song les.
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Music Navigator
The music navigator feature lets
MP3 CDs play in order by artist or
album.
The MP3 player scans the disc
to sort the les by artist and
album ID3 tag information.
It can take several minutes to
scan the disc depending
on the number of MP3 les
recorded to the CD-R.
The radio starts playing while
the disc is being scanned.
After the scan is nished,
the disc starts playing.
Playing an MP3
The MP3 player can play the
smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs
with an adapter ring.
1. Insert a CD label side up
partway into the slot.
2. The CD player pulls the CD in
and begins playing.3. The CD stays in the player if the
ignition or radio is turned off.
4. If the CD was the last source
selected, it resumes playing
when the radio is turned on.
Y(EJECT):Press and release
to eject a CD. Once the disc is
ejected it can be removed.
If the CD is not removed after
several seconds the CD player
automatically pulls the disc back
into the player and starts playing.
ySEEK TRACKz:Press to go to
the start of the current track, if
more than ten seconds have played.
Press
zto go to the next track.
Holding or pressing
yorzmultiple
times will cause the player to
continue moving backward or
forward through the tracks on
the CD.
(FWD REV)(Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse):Press and hold
)
to advance playback quickly within
a track. Release
(to resume
playing the track. Press and hold
)
to reverse playback quickly within a
track. Release
(to resume
playing the track.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing.
INFO (Information):Press when
an MP3 CD is loaded, then press
the button below the Song, Artist,
Album, or Folder label to view
the information.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to
play a CD when listening to the
radio.
Press the CD/AUX button again and
the system begins playing audio
from the connected portable audio
player. If a portable audio player
is not connected, “No Input Device
Found” displays.
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RDM (Random):Press the button
below the RDM label to hear
the tracks in random order.
Sc(Previous Folder):Press
the button below to go to the
rst track in the previous folder.
cT(Next Folder):Press
the button below to go to the rst
track in the next folder.
h(Music Navigator):Press the
button below to play MP3 les in
order by artist or album.
SORT:Press the button below the
SORT label to change between
playback by artist or album while
using the Music Navigator.
BACK:Press the button below the
BACK label to return to the main
music navigator screen.
ST(Previous/Next):Press the
button below to go to the next
or previous artist or album in
alphabetical order while using
the Music Navigator.
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).
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 XM:The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio
and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear
shortly.CH Off Air:This channel is not
currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH 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 Info:No artist, song title,
category, or text information is
available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Info:No text or informational
messages are available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
Not Found:There are no channels
available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
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XM Locked:The XM™ receiver in
your vehicle may 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.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with
the XM™ Radio eight digit radio
ID label. This label is needed
to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there may be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does
not clear within a short period of
time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
For vehicles with audio steering
wheel controls some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the following:
−
q+ (Volume):Press to
decrease or increase the volume.
ª«(Next/Previous):Press to
select the next or previous radio
station, CD track, or MP3 folder.
Pressªor«to go to the next
or previous preset station.
Press and holdªor«until a
beep is heard to go to the next
or previous radio station.
Only stations with a strong
signal will be selected.
Pressªor«to go to the next
or previous CD track.
Press and holdªor«until a
beep is heard to go to the next or
previous MP3 folder.
MODE:Press to turn the audio
system on or to select between AM,
FM, XM, CD, or AUX.
Press and hold to turn the audio
system off.
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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.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere
with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on the radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound,
but FM signals only reach about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere
with FM signals, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service gives
digital radio reception from
coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just
as with FM, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or through tunnels could
cause loss of the XM signal for a
period of time. The radio may
display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate
interference.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can
withstand most car washes without
being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten
it out by hand. If the mast is badly
bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure
the mast is still tightened to the
antenna base located on the roof
of the vehicle. If tightening is
required, tighten by hand.
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System
The XM Satellite Radio antenna is
located on the roof of the vehicle.
Keep this antenna clear of snow and
ice build up for clear radio reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
performance of the XM system may
be affected if the sunroof is open.
Loading items onto the roof of
the vehicle can interfere with the
performance of the XM system.
Make sure the XM Satellite Radio
antenna is not obstructed.
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Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be
used for less than a minute after
the engine is turned off.
Power Windows, if equipped
Sunroof, if equipped
The power windows and sunroof
will continue to work for less than a
minute or until either front door is
opened. The radio will work when
the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
Starting the Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart
when you are already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
Notice:Shifting into P (Park)
with the vehicle moving could
damage the transmission.
Shift into P (Park) only when
your vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in
NEUTRAL and the parking brake
engaged. Hold the clutch pedal
to the oor and start the engine.
The vehicle will not start if the clutch
pedal is not all the way down.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition to START.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key. The idle speed will go
down as the engine gets warm.
Vehicles equipped with
the 1.8L engine have a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects
components. If the ignition key is
turned to the START position,
and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the
engine will continue cranking for
a about 30 seconds or until the
vehicle starts. If the engine doesnot start and the key is held in
START for many seconds,
cranking will be stopped after
25 seconds to prevent cranking
motor damage. To prevent gear
damage, this system also
prevents cranking if the engine is
already running. Engine cranking
can be stopped by turning
the ignition switch to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
Vehicles equipped with the
2.4L engine should not be
cranked for more than
30 seconds at a time.
This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
Notice:Holding the key in
START for longer than 15 seconds
at a time will cause the battery to
be drained much sooner. And
the excessive heat can damage
the starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining the battery
or damaging the starter.
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month
or more. Do not forget to
check the compact spare tire,
it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
For additional information
regarding the compact spare
tire, seeCompact Spare Tire
on page 9-70.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type
gage to check tire pressure.
You cannot tell if your tires are
properly inated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inated even when
they are under-inated. Check
the tire’s ination pressure when
the tires are cold. Cold means
your vehicle has been sitting for
at least three hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).Remove the valve cap from the
tire valve stem. Press the tire
gage rmly onto the valve to
get a pressure measurement.
If the cold tire ination pressure
matches the recommended
pressure on the Tire and Loading
Information label, no further
adjustment is necessary. If the
ination pressure is low, add air
until you reach the recommended
amount.
If you overll the tire, release air
by pushing on the metal stem
in the center of the tire valve.
Re-check the tire pressure with
the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps
back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by
keeping out dirt and moisture.Tire Pressure Monitor
System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) uses radio and sensor
technology to check tire pressure
levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
the air pressure in your vehicle’s
tires and transmit tire pressure
readings to a receiver located
in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare
(if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inated to
the ination pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire ination
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire ination pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
ination pressure for those tires.)
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As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is signicantly
under-inated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on
a signicantly under-inated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-ination
also reduces fuel efficiency and
tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is
not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-ination
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will ash
for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement oralternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 9-50for
additional information.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada
The Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) operates on
a radio frequency and 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.
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