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 on some vehicle lines an audio amplifier and/or rear seat audio (RSA).
The uplevel system differs from the base level system by providing the customer with enhanced audio system features. Some of those features may include the radio data system (RDS), extended range speakers, an audio amplifier, or an uplevel amplifier, RSA, video entertainment system and a remote playback device.
The following list shows the radios available for this vehicle:
- Uplevel Radio (U1N) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette with Programmable Equalizer and RDS
- Uplevel Radio (U1P ) - AM/FM Stereo, CD with Programmable Equalizer and RDS
- Uplevel Radio (U1Q) - AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, CD with Programmable Equalizer, Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System and RDS
- Uplevel Radio (UC6) - AM/FM, Integral Multi Disc CD Changer (IMCX) with Programmable Equalizer, Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System and RDS
Radio Features
| Controls | Uplevel U1N | Uplevel U1P | Uplevel U1Q | Uplevel IMDX UC6 |
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| Power | Push the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio ON. | Push the VOLUME/PWR knob to turn the radio ON. | ||
| Volume | The volume is adjusted by rotating the PWR/VOL knob. | The volume is adjusted by rotating the VOLUME/PWR knob. | ||
| Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) | Press the SCV button (U1N, U1P, U1Q) or AUTO VOL (UC6). Adjust the SCV by pressing the SCV or AUTO VOL until the desired volume setting appears on the display. Three settings are available; LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. |
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| Tune | Turn the TUNE/SELECT/RCL knob. | Turn the TUNE/RCL/P-TYPE knob. | ||
| Seek | Momentarily press the SEEK/SCAN button. | |||
| Scan | Hold the SEEK/SCAN button at least 2 seconds until a beep is heard. | |||
| Presets | Six AM, Six FM1 and Six FM2 | |||
| Preset Saving | Press and hold desired button until an audible beep is heard. | |||
| Preset Scan | Press and hold SEEK at least 4 seconds until a double beep is heard. | |||
| Set Clock | Press and hold the HR or MN button until an audible beep indicates the time set mode has been entered. Once the beep is heard, the time can be set by tapping each button to incrementally adjust the time. Holding down each button will rapidly change the time. | |||
| Recall | Push the TUNE/SELECT/RCL knob. | Push the TUNE/RCL/P-TYPE knob. | ||
| Mute | Steering Wheel and/or Tailgate Audio Controls only. Press the MUTE button to silence the system. Press it again, or any other radio button, to restore the sound. |
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| Fade or Balance | Press the BAL/FADE button to select and adjust w/SELECT knob. | Push the AUDIO knob to select and adjust w/AUDIO knob. | ||
| Bass, Treble or Midrange | Press the TONE button to select and adjust w/SELECT knob. | Push the AUDIO knob to select and adjust w/AUDIO knob. | ||
| Programmable Equalizer | Press the AUTO EQ or EQ button to choose and program preset bass and treble equalization settings. | |||
Cassette Features
| Controls | Uplevel U1N | Uplevel U1P | Uplevel U1Q | Uplevel IMDX UC6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play/Stop | TAPE AUX button | N/A | CD TAPE button | N/A |
| Eject | Eject button | Eject button | ||
| Forward | Preset button 1 | Preset button 1 | ||
| Side | Preset button 2 | Preset button 2 | ||
| Dolby Sound | Preset button 6 | Preset button 6 | ||
| Reverse | Preset button 4 | Preset button 4 | ||
| Auto Reverse | Yes | Yes | ||
| Previous | Press the up or down arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. | Press the up or down arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. | ||
| Next | Press the up or down arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. | Press the up or down arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. |
Compact Disc Features
| Controls | Uplevel U1N | Uplevel U1P | Uplevel U1Q | Uplevel IMDX UC6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play/Stop | N/A | CD AUX button | CD TAPE button | CD AUX button |
| Eject | Press the EJECT button. | Press the CD button. | ||
| Forward | Press preset button 1 | Press the arrow on the FWD button. | ||
| Reverse | Press preset button 4 | Press the arrow on the REV button. | ||
| Previous | Press the down arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. | Press the left arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. | ||
| Next | Press the up arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. | Press the right arrow on SEEK/SCAN button. | ||
| Repeat | N/A | Press the RPT button. | ||
| Random | Press preset button 3 or RDM button. | |||
Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.
- AM/FM Reception
- Antenna
- Audio Amplifier
- Theft Deterrent
- Integral Multi Disc CD Changer (IMDX)
- Remote Playback Device
- Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Steering Wheel and Tailgate Audio Controls
- Tape/CD Player Error Messages