manual radio set SATURN ION 2004 Owners Manual

Message Center.............................................3-41
Low Traction Message...................................3-42
Traction Off Message....................................3-42
Cruise Control Message.................................3-42
Transaxle Fluid Hot Message.........................3-42
Transaxle Fluid Cold Message........................3-43
Low Coolant Level Warning Message................3-43
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-43
Check Gage Message...................................3-44
Power Steering Message...............................3-44
Trunk Ajar Warning Message.........................3-44
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-45
Service Vehicle Message...............................3-45
Error Message.............................................3-45Audio System(s).............................................3-46
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-46
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS).........................................3-47
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-47
Radio with CD (Base Level)...........................3-50
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-54
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-68
Radio Reception...........................................3-70
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-71
Care of Your CD Player................................3-71
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-71
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-71
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s)
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, like a tape 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 improperly.
Notice:Getting suntan lotion, hand lotion, or hand
cleaner on the radio, will soften the paint, and
the paint will eventually begin to peel. Repairs will
not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. Try not to
get suntan lotion, hand lotion, or hand cleaner on
the radio. If you do, wipe the lotion or cleaner
off immediately.Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle,
nd out what your audio system can do, and how to
operate all of its controls.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be
played even after the ignition is turned off. See
“Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” underIgnition
Positions on page 2-18.
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
Press and hold the RCL button, at the same time
press the TUNE/SEEK down or up arrows. Press the
arrows until the correct time appears on the display.
The time can be set with the ignition on or off.
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Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
Press and hold the RCL button and at the same time
press the HR (AUTO EQ left) or MN (AUTO EQ
right) arrows. You will hear a beep indicating that you
can change the time. Release the RCL button and press
HR until the correct hour appears on the display.
Press MN until the correct minute appears on the
display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and
hold the RCL and RDS buttons at the same time for two
seconds until SET RDS TIME appears on the display.
If the time is not available from the station NO RDS
TIME SET will appear on the display.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning to an
RDS broadcast station, it may take a few minutes for
the time to update.
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
ON (Power):Push this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume.
RCL (Recall):Press this knob to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time. When
the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time.
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Finding a Station
AM FM:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection.
RTUNEQ:Press either arrow to select radio
stations.
RSEEKQ:Press the up or down arrow to go to the
next or to the previous station and stay there.
The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
SCN (Scan):Press this button to scan stations.
The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds,
then go on to the next station. Press this button again to
stop scanning.
The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
Setting Preset Stations
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 AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that
numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station
that was set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
If the battery has been disconnected or a radio fuse has
been removed, the preset stations and time of day
will need to be reset.
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Using Automatic Set
Use this feature to automatically save the radio preset
pushbuttons with the stations with the strongest
radio signals.
A.SET (Automatic Set):Press this button to have the
radio automatically select the rst 12 strongest radio
stations for FM and the six strongest radio stations
for AM.
To select the stations, perform the following:
1. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
2. Press and hold AM FM until you hear a beep.
The radio will begin to search the current band.
The radio will store the stations, starting from the
lowest frequency, to each preset pushbutton.
A.SET will appear on the display when the radio is
nished storing the stations.
Cancelling Automatic Set
The radio retains the previously stored stations so they
can be recalled when automatic set is canceled.
Press and hold A.SET until you hear a beep. A.SET will
no longer appear on the display.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS:Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or to decrease the bass.
TREB (Treble):Press the BASS knob lightly so it
extends, then pull then knob out slightly. Turn the knob
to increase or to decrease the treble. If a station is
weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
Push the knob back into it’s stored position when
not in use.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL (Balance):To adjust the balance between the
right and the left speakers, pull the VOL knob out
slightly. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the
right or the left speakers.
Push the knob back into it’s stored position when
not in use.
FADE:To adjust the fade between the front and the
rear speakers, turn the ring around the VOL knob.
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Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station
you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
If the battery has been disconnected or a radio fuse has
been removed, the preset stations and time of day
will need to be reset.
Using Automatic Set
Use this feature to automatically save the radio preset
pushbuttons with the stations with the strongest
radio signals.
A.SET (Automatic Set):Press this button to have the
radio automatically select the rst 12 strongest radio
stations for FM and the six strongest radio stations
for AM.
To select the stations, perform the following:
1. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
2. Press and hold AM FM until you hear a beep.
The radio will begin to search the current band.
The radio will store the stations, starting from the
lowest frequency, to each preset pushbutton.
A.SET will appear on the display when the radio is
nished storing the stations.
Cancelling Automatic Set
The radio retains the previously stored stations so they
can be recalled when automatic set is canceled.
Press and hold A.SET until you hear a beep. A.SET will
no longer appear on the display.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
MODE:Press this button until BAS or TRE appears
on the display. Press the plus or minus buttons to
increase or to decrease. The display will show the
bass or the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy,
you may want to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
MODE:To adjust the balance between the right and
the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on
the display. Press the plus or minus buttons to move
the sound toward the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, press this button until FAD appears on the
display. Press the plus or minus buttons to move
the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
The CD symbol will appear on the display. You can
insert a CD with the ignition off.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.
The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs
with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs
are loaded in the same manner.
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. You may experience an
increase in skipping, difficulty in nding 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.
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Finding a Station
AM FM:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection.
AUX (Auxiliary):To select XM™ Satellite Radio
Service (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), perform
the following:
1. Press either CAT arrow to select different
categories.
2. Rotate the tune knob or use either SEEK arrow to
change channels.
3. Press the information button to view track title, artist
title, and channel title.
O(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
tSEEKu:Press and hold the right or left arrow to
go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press either arrow until you hear a
beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few
seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either
arrow again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press either arrow for four
seconds until you hear a beep. The radio will go to a
preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few
seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either
arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning
presets.
The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in
the selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
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Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2
(48 contiguous US states, if equipped) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
Press the AUX button to select XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press the right or left AUTO EQ button to select the
equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons. Preset X Stored will appear on the
display and you will hear a beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set
will return and the equalization that you selected will
be automatically stored for that pushbutton. If the
equalization of a preset is changed while listening to
that station, the radio will automatically save the new
equalization.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
If the battery has been disconnected or a radio fuse has
been removed, the preset stations and time of day
may need to be reset.
Using Automatic Set
Use this feature to automatically save the radio preset
pushbuttons with the stations with the strongest
radio signals.
A.SET (Automatic Set):Press and hold this button to
have the radio automatically select the rst 12 strongest
radio stations for FM and the six strongest radio stations
for AM.
To select the stations, perform the following:
1. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
2. Press and hold AM FM until you hear a beep.
The radio will begin to search the current band.
The radio will store the stations, starting from
the lowest frequency, to each preset pushbutton.
A.SET will appear on the display when the radio is
nished storing the stations.
Cancelling Automatic Set
The radio retains the previously stored stations so they
can be recalled when automatic set is canceled.
Press and hold AM FM until you hear a beep. A.SET
will no longer appear on the display.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
QP
(Bass/Treble):Press this knob until BASS or
TREB appears on the display. Turn this knob to increase
or to decrease. The display will show the bass or the
treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want
to decrease the treble.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
QP
(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance between
the right and the left speakers, press this knob until
BAL appears on the display. Turn this knob to move the
sound toward the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade, press this knob until FAD appears
on the display. Turn this knob to move the sound toward
the front or the rear speakers.
qAUTO EQr(Automatic Equalization):Press the
right and left arrow to select customized equalization
settings designed for country/western, jazz, news, pop,
rock, and classical. There is also a at setting that
has been factory tuned for the best overall performance.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, press
either arrow until CUSTOM appears on the display.
Finding a Category (CAT) Station
To select and nd a desired CAT perform the following:
1. Press the RDS button to activate program type
select mode.
2. Press the right or left CAT arrow to select a category.
CATEGORY will appear on the display.
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press the
SEEK button to take you to the category’s rst station.
4. If you want to go to another station within that
category and CAT is displayed, press the SEEK
button once. If CAT is not displayed, press the RDS
button or either CAT arrow to enable category
search, then press the SEEK button.
5. Select a category using either CAT arrow. While the
category is displayed, press and hold either SEEK
arrow until you hear a beep to scan through all
stations in that RDS category.
RDS categories only have six available options from
which to choose. The category you select will search for
an expanded list of categories.
If the RCL button is pressed, the broadcast category will
appear on the display, not the selected category.
If the radio cannot nd the desired program type, NOT
FOUND will appear on the display and the radio will
return to the last station you were listening to.
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