Radio/Audio System Description and Operation: Notes
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The Entertainment System on this vehicle is configured with either a base or an uplevel system. Both the base and uplevel systems contain a radio, antenna, speakers, and an audio amplifier. Satellite digital radio (U2K) is optional for all radio levels (U.S. only).
The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:
- Base Radio (U2R) - AM/FM, CD, RDS, and Delco Amplifier
- Uplevel Radio (U2S) - AM/FM, CD, RDS, and BOSE® Amplifier
- Uplevel Radio (U2V) - AM/FM, ICDX, RDS, Navigation, and BOSE® Amplifier (U.S. and Canada)
- Uplevel Radio (U2X) - AM/FM, ICDX, RDS, Navigation, and BOSE® Amplifier (Japan)
Radio Features
| Controls | U2R or U2S | U2V or U2X |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on. | |
| Volume | The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/VOL knob. | |
| Auto Volume Compensation | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | Press the AUDIO button. |
| Seek | Press the up or down arrow. | Press the left or right arrow. |
| Scan | Press the SCAN button for less than 2 seconds. | Press and hold the left or right arrow for 2 seconds. |
| Setting Seek Sensitivity | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | N/A |
| Presets | Six AM, Six FM1 and Six FM2. Six XM1, and Six XM2 if equipped with U2K. | Six AM, Six FM1, Six FM2, and six weather. |
| Preset Saving | Press and hold desired button until an audible beep is heard. | |
| Auto Store Presets | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | From the Radio menu, press the TUNE/SEL knob. |
| Preset Scan | Press the SCAN button for more than 3 seconds. | Press and hold the left or right arrow for 4 seconds. |
| Home/Away Presets | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | Press the Audio Setup button. |
| Set Clock | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | From the Main Menu, press the Setup soft key. |
| Fade or Balance | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | Press the AUDIO button. |
| Bass, Treble, or Midrange | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | Press the AUDIO button. |
| Equalizer Settings | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | Press the AUDIO button. |
| Digital Signal Processing | Use the TUNE/SEL knob. | Press the AUDIO button. |
Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.
- AM/FM Reception
- XM Reception
- Diversity Antenna System
- Audio Amplifier
- Theft Deterrent
- CD Changer
- Radio Personalization w/Home and Away Feature
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- XM Satellite Radio
- XM Advisory Messages
- Steering Wheel Controls