2008 Pontiac G8 Owners Manual

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Setting the Clock Radio with Single CD Player The time and date can be adjusted when the radio is either on or off, press G to display the date. To adjust the time and date: 1. Press and hold G until the display shows the Set Clock screen and the hour display ﬂashes. 2. Turn the volume knob to adjust the hour. 3. Press the volume knob and the minute display will ﬂash to adjust the minutes. 4. Turn the volume knob to adjust the minutes. 5. Repeat these steps to adjust the month, date, and year. 6. Press G to save the settings. If no adjustments are made for eight seconds, the radio will automatically save the settings. Radio with Six-Disc CD Player The time and date can be adjusted when the radio is either on or off, press G to display the date. To adjust the time and date: 1. Press and hold G for more than two seconds to display the Options menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight: Hour, Minute, Date, Month, and Year. 3. Highlight Hour and Press the MENU knob. 4. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the hours. 5. Press the MENU knob to return to the Options menu. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust the minutes, date, month, and year. 7. Press G to save the settings. If no adjustments are made for eight seconds, the radio will automatically save the settings. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Radio(s) Infotainment 6-3 Radio with Single CD Player 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-4 Infotainment Radio with Six-Disc CD Player The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Playing the Radio } (Power): Press to turn the system on and off. Radio with Single CD Player Volume: The volume knob is located on the center of the radio. Turn to adjust the volume. 0 (Mute): Press to immediately stop the volume. While the volume is off, MUTED displays. To cancel Mute, do one of the following: (cid:129) Press 0 again (cid:129) Increase the radio volume (cid:129) Turn the radio off and on 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Radio with Six-Disc CD Player u (Volume/Mute): Turn to adjust the volume. Press to immediately stop the volume. While the volume is off, MUTED displays. To cancel Mute, do one of the following: (cid:129) Press u. (cid:129) Increase the radio volume. (cid:129) Turn the radio off and on. Finding a Station BAND: Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. If the radio is in ASM (Auto Station Memory) mode ASM appears on the display and FM ASM, and AM ASM can be selected. r [ (Tune): Press to tune the radio frequency down or up. g l (Seek): Press to seek to the previous or next station. The radio can seek stations with a weak or strong signal within the selected band. Limit the automatic seek from ﬁnding stations with a weak or a strong signal by using the Auto/Local/Distance feature. See Auto/Local/Distance Selection, for more information. Auto/Local/Distant Selection: The LO (Local) option reduces the radio’s automatic seek tuning sensitivity in FM and AM modes. LO only allows the radio to seek stations with a strong signal. If a strong station cannot be found, switch the radio to DX (Distant) so that stations with weaker signals can be found. The Auto (Automatic) option will search for local stations ﬁrst. If no stations can be found, the radio searches for all stations. The Local/Distant feature has no effect when the ASM (Automatic Station Memory) search feature is being used. Infotainment 6-5 To use Local/Distant on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press the volume knob to enter the Option Menu. 2. Turn the volume knob until SEEK SENS (seek sensitivity) highlights. 3. Press the volume knob to enter the SEEK SENS setting. 4. Turn the volume knob and highlight either LO, DX, or AUTO. 5. Press the volume knob to save and exit the setting. 6. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. To use Local/Distant on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Option Menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Seek Sens highlights. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-6 Infotainment 3. Press the MENU knob to enter the Seek Sens setting. 4. Turn the MENU knob and highlight either Local, Distance, or Auto. 5. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six FM ASM, and six AM ASM), can be programmed. 1. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 2. Tune to a station. 3. For the radio with a single CD player, press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the selected station displays and a beep sounds. 4. For the radio with a six-disc CD player, press and hold one of the six softkeys until the selected preset number displays and a beep sounds. 5. Repeat the steps to store the other presets. 6. Repeat the steps for the other radio bands. ASM (Automatic Station Memory): ASM searches and stores six FM and six AM stations with the strongest signal. To use ASM: 1. Press BAND to select FM or AM. 2. Press ASM for at least two seconds until a beep sounds. SEARCH displays on the radio, followed by the number of stations found. 3. The radio will automatically store the six strongest stations found as ASM presets. Press the ASM button to alternate between the ASM radio stations and preset radio stations. ASM displays on the radio when using the ASM presets. ASM does not delete previously stored stations in FM1, FM2, or AM. Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The tone can be set independently for each source: FM, AM, and CD. The source must be active to set the tone. Bass and Treble can be adjusted between −6 through +6. To adjust the bass and treble on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press the volume knob to enter the Option Menu, AUDIO is highlighted. 2. Press the volume knob to enter the AUDIO Menu. 3. Turn the volume knob until BASS or TREBLE highlights. 4. Press the volume knob to enter the BASS or TREBLE settings. 5. Turn the volume knob to adjust the BASS or TREBLE setting. 6. Press the volume knob to save and exit the setting. 7. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual To adjust the bass and treble on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Option Menu, Audio is highlighted. 2. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio menu. 3. Turn the MENU knob until Bass or Treble highlights. 4. Press the MENU knob to enter the Bass or Treble settings. 5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the Bass or Treble setting. 6. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 7. Select the Back option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. The Bass and Treble cannot be adjusted while the Equalizer is being used. Loudness Contour Circuit: The Loudness Contour Circuit automatically boosts the bass and treble response at low volume levels. The Loudness Contour Circuit cannot be adjusted on the base radio. To adjust the Loudness Contour Circuit on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Option Menu, Audio is highlighted. 2. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio menu. 3. Turn the MENU knob until Loudness highlights. 4. Press the MENU knob to enter the Loudness settings. 5. Turn the MENU knob to turn the Loudness setting On or Off. Infotainment 6-7 6. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 7. Select the Back option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (cid:129) Balance can be adjusted from L6 (left) to R6 (right) (cid:129) Fade can be adjusted from F6 (front) to R6 (rear) To adjust the balance and fade on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press the volume knob to enter the Option Menu, AUDIO is highlighted. 2. Press the volume knob to enter the AUDIO Menu. 3. Turn the volume knob until BALANCE or FADE highlights. 4. Press the volume knob to enter the BALANCE or FADE settings. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-8 Infotainment 5. Turn the volume knob to adjust the BALANCE or FADE setting. 6. Press the volume knob to save and exit the setting. 7. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. To adjust the balance and fade on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Option Menu, Audio is highlighted. 2. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio menu. 3. Turn the MENU knob until Balance or Fader highlights. 4. Press the MENU knob to enter the Balance or Fader settings. 5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the Balance or Fader setting. 6. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 7. Select the Back option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. EQ (Equalizer): Radios with the equalizer feature have ﬁve preprogrammed equalizer curves. Press the EQ button to select between: Rock, Classical, Pop, Vocal, Jazz and Off. To adjust the Equalizer setting on the radio with a six-disc CD player using the menu: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Option Menu, Audio is highlighted. 2. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio menu. 3. Turn the MENU knob until Equalizer highlights. 4. Press the MENU knob to enter the Equalizer settings. 5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the Equalizer setting. 6. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 7. Select the Back option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. Eq Boost can be changed from −2 to +2 on the radio with a six-disc CD player only. To adjust the amount of boost for each EQ setting on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Option Menu, Audio is highlighted. 2. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio menu. 3. Turn the MENU knob until Eq Boost highlights. 4. Press the MENU knob to enter the Eq Boost settings. 5. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the Eq Boost setting. 6. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 7. Select the Back option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual When the player reaches the end of a CD, it automatically returns to the start and plays the CD again. (cid:129) CDs can be loaded with the ignition and the radio on or off. (cid:129) CDs will stay in the player if the (cid:129) ignition or radio is turned off. If the CD was the last source selected, it resumes playing when the radio is turned on. Loading CDs To load a CD with the radio with a single CD player: 1. Insert a CD label side up partway into the slot. 2. The CD player will pull the CD in and begin playing if the radio is on. Infotainment 6-9 To load CDs with the radio with a six-disc CD player: # LOAD: Press to load CDs into the CD player. The display shows DISC and six numbers that correspond to the six CD storage locations. When a storage location has no disc loaded a dash displays. To insert one CD: 1. Press # LOAD and Insert Disc displays. 2. The load indicator light ﬂashes, and the radio beeps twice. 3. Insert a CD label side up partway into the slot. 4. The CD player will pull the CD in and begin playing if the radio is on. Radio Message Security Lockout Active: This message displays when the coded security system has been activated. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. Using the CD Player The CD player plays standard sized CDs. Using CDs of a different size can damage the drive or disc, even if an adapter is used. The CD player has a memory buffer that holds approximately seven seconds of music to prevent interruption while driving over bumpy surfaces. If the interruption lasts longer than seven seconds, the memory buffer can become empty and playback will be interrupted until the player has time to refocus, read the disc, and ﬁll the buffer again. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-10 Infotainment To insert multiple CDs: 1. Press and hold # LOAD for more than two seconds, a beep sounds and Loading All Discs displays. 2. The display, the beeps, and the load indicator light prompts when to insert each CD. 3. Insert a CD label side up partway into the slot. 4. The CD player will pull the CD in and begin playing if the radio is on. The load function is canceled when: (cid:129) A CD has not been inserted for 10 seconds. (cid:129) Z EJECT is pressed. (cid:129) The radio is turned off. Ejecting CDs Z EJECT: Press to stop a CD while it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing. Eject can be activated with the ignition and the radio off. If an ejected CD is not removed with 10 seconds, it will be automatically pulled back into the player. To eject a single CD with the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press Z EJECT. 2. Press the numbered or softkey that the disc is assigned to within 3 seconds. To eject all CDs with the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press and hold Z EJECT for more than two seconds, a beep sounds and Ejecting All Discs displays. 2. The display, the beeps, and the load indicator light prompts when to remove each CD. The eject function is canceled when: (cid:129) A CD has not been removed for 10 seconds. (cid:129) # LOAD is pressed. (cid:129) The radio is turned off. Playing CDs RPT/ REPEAT: When Repeat is selected, tracks or discs can be repeated. To use repeat with the radio with a single CD player, press RPT to replay the current track continuously. Press it again to cancel repeat. To use repeat with the radio with a six-disc CD player, press the softkey below REPEAT to select between. (cid:129) REPEAT TRACK (cid:129) REPEAT DISC RDM/RANDOM: When random is selected, all tracks or discs are played in random order. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual To use random with the radio with a single CD player, press RDM to randomly play all tracks on the CD. Press RDM again to cancel this function. To use random with the radio with a six-disc CD player, press the softkey below RANDOM to select between. (cid:129) RANDOM TRACK (cid:129) RANDOM DISC DISPLAY MODE: The display modes for CD operation can be changed. To adjust the display mode for the radio with a single CD player: Press DISPLAY MODE to switch between Track Info Mode and CD Info Mode. (cid:129) Track Info Mode displays the track number and play time. (cid:129) CD Info Mode displays CD text information. If no data is present, No Text displays. To adjust the display mode for the radio with a six-disc CD player: Press the softkey under Display Mode to switch between, Normal Mode, Track Info Mode, CD Info Mode, and Disc and Track Info Mode if the CD has this information on it. (cid:129) Normal Mode displays the track number and elapsed time. (cid:129) Track Info Mode displays the track number, elapsed time, and track name. The track name is only displayed when the appropriate data is stored on the CD. (cid:129) Disc Info Mode displays the track number, elapsed time, and name of CD. The CD name is only displayed when the appropriate data is stored on the CD. (cid:129) Disc and Track Info Mode displays the track name and name of CD. Track name and CD name is only displayed when the appropriate data is stored on the CD. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Infotainment 6-11 BAND: Press to stop CD playback and play the radio. g (Reverse): Press to go back to the start of the current track or press multiple times until the desired track is reached. g TRACK (Reverse): Press to go back to the start of the current track or press multiple times until the desired track is reached. Press and hold r TRACK to quickly move backward within the current track. l (Forward): Press to go to the next track of the current CD or press multiple times until the desired track is reached. l TRACK (Forward): Press to go to the next track of the current CD or press multiple times until the desired track is reached. Press and hold [ TRACK to quickly move forward within the current track. 6-12 Infotainment CD: Press to start playback of a CD already in the drive if it was not the last audio source. CD j : Press to pause and resume playback of the CD. Press to start playback of a CD already in the player if it was not the last audio source. j (Pause): Press to pause and resume playback of the CD. r (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to quickly move backward within the current track. [ (Fast Forward): Press and hold to quickly move forward within the current track. r DISC (Previous): Press to select the previous disc for playback. [ DISC (Next): Press to select the next disc for playback. AUX (Auxiliary): Press to stop CD playback and use the AUX input. Playing an MP3 Disc For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-R/RW disc, see Using an MP3 on page 6-19. Care of CDs Sound quality can be reduced because of CD quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD has been handled. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. (cid:129) Handle CDs carefully. (cid:129) Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. (cid:129) Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. (cid:129) Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If a label is added to a CD, Care of the CD Player Notice: 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. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, label the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. CD Messages If the CD ejects, or stops playing, it could be for one of the following reasons: (cid:129) The vehicle is being driven on a very rough road. The CD should play when the road becomes smoother. It is very hot. The CD should play when the temperature returns to normal. (cid:129) (cid:129) The air is very humid. Wait about an hour and try again. (cid:129) The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. (cid:129) The label is caught in the CD player. (cid:129) The format of the CD is not compatible. See Using an MP3 on page 6-19. (cid:129) There was a problem while recording the CD. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If an error is displayed, occurs repeatedly, or cannot be corrected, write down the error and contact the dealer/retailer. Infotainment 6-13 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Only connect portable audio players to the auxiliary input jack located on the right side of the faceplate. Set up portable audio players while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See Defensive Driving on page 8-13 for more information on driver distraction. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable between the radio’s front auxiliary input jack and a portable audio player. The radio automatically detects the device and AUX INPUT DEVICE displays. The portable audio player plays audio over the vehicle speakers. If a portable audio player has already been connected, the portable audio player does not begin playing audio until the AUX button is pressed. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-14 Infotainment The rear auxiliary input connector is located on the back of the radio. See your dealer/retailer for more information about this feature. To disable the rear auxiliary input on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press the volume knob to enter the Option Menu, AUDIO is highlighted. 2. Turn the volume knob until REAR AUX highlights. 3. Press the volume knob to enter the REAR AUX setting. 4. Turn the volume knob to turn the rear auxiliary input ON or OFF. 5. Press the volume knob to save and exit the setting. 6. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. To disable the rear auxiliary input on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Option Menu, Audio is highlighted. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Rear AUX highlights. 3. Press the MENU knob to enter the Rear AUX setting. 4. Turn the MENU knob to turn the rear auxiliary input On or Off. 5. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 6. Select the Back option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. AUX (Auxiliary): Press AUX to switch between the front and rear AUX input jack. Press the AUX button to start audio playback from the portable audio player that is connected to the front AUX input jack, if this was the last source. Volume: Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments to the portable device may be needed. BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual To use help for a radio button on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press | to enter the help menu. 2. Press the volume knob to highlight the menu item. 3. Press any of the radio buttons to display the help text. 4. Press | again to go back one level. To use help for a radio button on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press | to enter the help menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until “What does each button do?” highlights, and press the MENU knob. 3. Press any of the radio buttons to display its help text. To go back one level, press | again. Infotainment 6-15 To use help for a radio function on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press | to enter the help menu. 2. Press the volume knob to highlight the menu item. 3. Turn the volume knob to highlight a desired help topic to display the help text. 4. Press | again to go back one level. To use help for a radio function on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press | to enter the help menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until “Help Topics” highlights, and press the MENU knob. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight a desired help topic to display its help text. To go back one level, press | again. Additional Features Help Prompts: Allows help information to be displayed for eight seconds after the request for that button or feature has been made. To enable or disable help prompts: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Help Prompts highlights. 3. Press the MENU knob to access the Help Prompts menu. 4. Turn the MENU knob to turn change the setting to On or Off. 5. Press the MENU knob to save the setting. 6. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. | (Help): Press to receive information about how the radio functions. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-16 Infotainment Startup Screen: To enable or disable the startup screen on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Welcome highlights. 3. Press the MENU knob to access the Welcome menu. 4. Turn the MENU knob to change the setting to On or Off. 5. Press the MENU knob to save the setting. 6. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. Display Settings: The display brightness and illumination can only be adjusted while the radio is on. The brightness adjustment range is from −5 to +5 and the illumination adjustment range is from STD (standard) to −5. To change the brightness and illumination settings on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press the volume knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the volume knob until DISP SETUP (display setup) highlights. 3. Press the volume enter the DISP SETUP menu. 4. Turn the volume knob until either ILLN MODE (illumination mode) or BRIGHTNESS highlights. 5. Press the volume knob to enter either setting. 6. Turn the volume knob to change the setting. 7. Press the volume knob to save and exit the setting. 8. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. To change the brightness and illumination settings on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Display highlights. 3. Press the MENU knob to access the Display setup menu and the option for Brightness highlights. 4. Turn the MENU knob to change the setting. 5. Press the MENU knob to save the setting. 6. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 4. Turn the volume knob until SD VOLUME (speed dependent volume) highlights. 5. Press the volume knob to enter the SD VOLUME settings. 6. Turn the volume knob to adjust the SD VOLUME setting. 7. Press the volume knob to save and exit the setting. 8. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. To adjust the SDV setting on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Audio Setup highlights. 3. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio Setup menu. 4. Turn the MENU knob until Speed Vol (speed volume) highlights. 5. Press the MENU knob to enter the Speed Vol settings. Infotainment 6-17 6. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the Speed Vol setting. 7. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 8. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. Dynamic Distortion Limiter (DDL): The DDL system limits the amount of audio distortion that can be heard. The DDL system can only be adjusted while the radio is on. When the distortion level reaches a preset limit, the radio automatically reduces the volume until the distortion is reduced. The DDL adjustment range is between OFF and CUR 3. To adjust the DDL setting on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press the volume knob to enter the Options Menu and the option for AUDIO highlights. 2. Turn the volume knob until AUD SETUP highlights. Speed Dependent Volume (SDV): The SDV system automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for driving noise. The SDV system can only be adjusted while the radio is on. As the speed of the vehicle increases or decreases, the radio volume increases or decreases. The SDV adjustment range for the radio with a single CD player is between OFF and CUR 6, and the adjustment range for the radio with a six-disc CD player is between 0 and 5. To adjust the SDV setting on the radio with a single CD player: 1. Press the volume knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the volume knob until AUD SETUP (audio setup) highlights. 3. Press the volume knob to enter the AUD SETUP menu. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-18 Infotainment 3. Press the volume knob to enter the AUD SETUP menu. 5. Press the MENU knob to enter the DDL setting. 4. Turn the volume knob until DDL highlights. 5. Press the volume knob to enter the DDL setting. 6. Turn the volume knob to adjust the DDL setting. 7. Press the volume knob to save and exit the setting. 8. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. To adjust the DDL setting on the radio with a six-disc CD player: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Audio Setup highlights. 3. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio Setup menu. 4. Turn the MENU knob until DDL highlights. 6. Turn the MENU knob to change the DDL setting. 7. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 8. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. Conﬁrmation Beeps: Conﬁrmation beeps are used to indicate various actions by the radio. The beeps can only be turned on or off on the radio with a six-disc CD player while it is on. The conﬁrmation beep options are: On: The radio beeps when storing radio a station, inserting or to removing a CD, or when the LOAD ALL or the EJECT ALL functions have started. CD Only: The radio beeps when inserting or removing a CD. Off: The radio does not beep. To change the options for the beeps: 1. Press the MENU knob to enter the Options Menu. 2. Turn the MENU knob until Audio Setup highlights. 3. Press the MENU knob to enter the Audio Setup menu. 4. Turn the MENU knob until Beeps highlights. 5. Press the MENU knob to enter the Beeps setting. 6. Turn the MENU knob to change the Beeps setting. 7. Press the MENU knob to save and exit the setting. 8. Select the BACK option or wait eight seconds to exit the menu. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Infotainment 6-19 Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R / CD-RW Disc MP3 Format Only the radio with a six-disc CD player can play MP3 CD’s. The MP3 player is able to read and play a maximum of: (cid:129) 50 folders. (cid:129) 11 folders in depth (cid:129) 50 playlists (cid:129) 10 sessions (cid:129) 255 ﬁles (cid:129) All items over the maximum are ignored. (cid:129) Equalizer and boost settings, if the radio has this feature. (cid:129) CD track and disc settings. Radio memory presets that are stored for the ﬁrst time, are automatically stored for both personal identity keys. If the presets are changed later by using a different personal identity key, they become speciﬁc for that key only. Independent Tone Memories The radio is equipped with Independent Tone Memories. Bass and Treble settings are stored independently for FM, AM, and CD. After all independent tone memories have been stored for the ﬁrst ignition key, different settings can be stored for the second ignition key using the same procedure. Personal Identity Memories (Radio with Six-Disc CD Player) Personal Identity Memories are coded to the vehicle’s keys. Only two keys can be coded. The settings are stored by the vehicle and are unique to each key. For the audio system, the following settings are individually memorized by the key system and become unique to the particular key: (cid:129) Radio On or Off. (cid:129) Last used volume level. (cid:129) Last used source (FM, AM, or CD). (cid:129) Radio station presets. (cid:129) Bass and treble settings. (cid:129) Speaker balance and fade settings. (cid:129) Additional features such as SDV settings, Beeps, DDL settings, display priority settings, and tuner seek sensitivity. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-20 Infotainment To record an MP3 disc: (cid:129) Record the MP3 ﬁles onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. (cid:129) Record playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. (cid:129) Do not mix standard audio and MP3 ﬁles on the same disc. (cid:129) Record the entire disc at once. (cid:129) Finalize the disc when recording an MP3 disc with multiple sessions. Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. All .mp3 ﬁles in the root directory are accessed before folders in the root directory. Empty Directory or Folder Empty folders and directories will not show on the display. The system will ignore empty directories and folders and advance to the next directory or folder that has .mp3 ﬁles in it. No Folder On a CD that contains only .mp3 ﬁles in the root directory the next and previous folder functions do not work. On a CD that contains playlists and .mp3 ﬁles, the next and previous folder functions search playlists ﬁrst and then search .mp3 ﬁles in the root folder. Order of Play Tracks are played in the following order for CDs that have playlists: 1. The ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist and then continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist 2. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play restarts from the ﬁrst track of the ﬁrst playlist. Tracks are played in the following order for CDs that do not have playlists: 1. Play starts with the ﬁrst ﬁle in the root directory. 2. After all ﬁles from the root directory have played, ﬁles in the folders will play. 3. After playing the last ﬁle from the last folder, play restarts with the ﬁrst ﬁle in the root directory. File System and Naming The radio shows track names that are shorter than 39 characters, names that are longer will be shortened. The radio will show the track name as: (cid:129) The song name that is in the ID3 tag. (cid:129) The ﬁle name without the ﬁle extension if the song name is not in the ID3 tag. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Infotainment 6-21 RANDOM: Select to hear the tracks in random order. The random modes are RDM IN DISC (random in disc) or RDM IN FOLDER (random in folder). To use RANDOM: 1. Press the softkey below the Random label to display the different random modes. 2. Press the softkey below RDM IN DISC or RDM IN FOLDER. 3. Press l to go to the next track. 4. Press g to go to the previous track. 5. Press the softkey below the active random mode to cancel the random mode. Preprogrammed Playlists Playlists are accessed before ﬁles 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 ﬁles. Playing an MP3 The MP3 player cannot play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. To play an MP3 CD: 1. Press CD if an MP3 disc is already in the player. 2. Refer to Radio(s) on page 6-3 for information on how to load discs if the CD player is empty. MP3 CD Display: To change the MP3 CD display, press the softkey under the label Display Mode until the desired display is shown. The MP3 CD display modes are: (cid:129) Normal mode with folder number, track number, and elapsed time. (cid:129) Folder and song info mode with folder number, track number, folder name and song name. Folder name and song name can only be displayed when the appropriate data is stored on the CD MP3 ID tag. (cid:129) Artist and song info mode with folder number, track number, artist name, and song name. Artist name and song name can only be displayed when the appropriate data is stored on the CD MP3 ID tag. (cid:129) Song info mode with folder number, track number, and folder name. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-22 Infotainment REPEAT: Select to repeat tracks or folders. 3. Press the MENU knob to play the highlighted track. To use REPEAT: 1. Press the softkey below the REPEAT label to display the different repeat modes. 2. Press the softkey below REPEAT TRACK, REPEAT DISC, or REPEAT FOLDER to chose that mode. 3. Press the softkey below the active repeat mode to cancel the repeat mode. BROWSE MODE: Folders and tracks of an MP3 disc can be found easier by using the browse mode. Finding a track in the current folder: 1. Press the softkey below BROWSE MODE. The ﬁles in the active folder display and the active track is highlighted. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired track. 4. Press the softkey below EXIT to exit browse mode. Finding a track in a different folder: 1. Press the softkey below BROWSE MODE. The ﬁles in the active folder display and the active track is highlighted. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight ‘Folder Listing’. 3. Press the MENU knob to list all the folders on the CD. 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired folder. 5. Press the MENU knob to list the tracks in the highlighted folder. 6. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired track. 7. Press the MENU knob to play the highlighted track. 8. Press the softkey below EXIT to exit browse mode. Finding a playlist: 1. Press the softkey below BROWSE MODE. The ﬁles in the active folder display and the active track is highlighted. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight ‘Playlists’. 3. Press the MENU knob to list all the playlists on the CD. 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired playlist. 5. Press the MENU knob to play the highlighted playlist. 6. Press the softkey below EXIT to exit browse mode. DISC [ (Next Folder): Press and hold for more than two seconds to go to the next folder. DISC r (Previous Folder): Press and hold for more than two seconds to go to the previous folder. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual l (Forward): Press to go to the next track or press l multiple times until the desired track is reached. g (Reverse): Press to go back to the start of the current track or press g multiple times until the desired track is reached. Theft-Deterrent Feature The radio has an electronically coded security system that links the radio to the vehicle. When the ignition is off, a ﬂashing red light on the upper left side of the radio indicates the security system is on. If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and Security Lockout Active displays. Contact your dealer/retailer to unlock the radio. Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has audio steering wheel controls. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Several functions of the audio system can be operated with the audio remote control buttons and the rotary control wheel. SRCE (Source): Press to select between FM1, FM2, AM, CD, Front AUX (auxiliary), or Rear AUX. Infotainment 6-23 QR(Scroll Wheel Control): Push to select the next disc in the changer. Turn the scroll wheel up or down to: (cid:129) Select the next or previous preset radio station. (cid:129) Select the next or previous track. % (Voice In): Press to interact with the OnStar® system. { (Call End): Press to end an OnStar® phone call. + − (Scroll Wheel Control): Turn the scroll wheel control up or down to increase or decrease the volume. Press to mute the audio system, press again to turn the sound back on. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 6-24 Infotainment 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 signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills. Fixed Mast Antenna The AM-FM antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Driving through an automatic car wash without removing the antenna could damage it. To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To replace the antenna, turn it clockwise until hand tightened. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Climate Controls 7-1 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control System ......7-1 Automatic Climate Control System .............................7-4 Outlet Adjustment ...............7-8 Fan Control 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the system off. Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 7-2 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control Use the right knob to select from the following modes. 0 (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. 1 (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. d (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. 4 (Defog): Air is directed to the windshield, ﬂoor outlets, and side window vents. Use this mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. 5 (Defrost): Air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window vents. Use this mode to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. When defrost is selected, the air conditioning turns on automatically to improve defrosting performance. In this mode the air conditioning cannot be turned off and the recirculation mode cannot be turned on. Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn on or off. An indicator comes on when the air conditioning is on. The fan must be on to use the air conditioning. The air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost mode. If # is pressed, the indicator light ﬂashes three times and the air conditioning stays on. For quick cool down on hot days, select the following settings together: 1. Press # to turn on the air conditioning. 2. Press / to turn on the recirculation. 3. Select the coolest temperature and highest fan speed. 4. Open the windows brieﬂy to let hot air escape and then close them. 5. Once the vehicle’s interior cools down, turn off the recirculation, and select 0. This maintains the best comfort level during extended driving. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning should be turned on for at least ﬁve to ten minutes once every two weeks to lubricate the air conditioning seals, even in the winter. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Climate Controls 7-3 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The vehicle has a passenger compartment air ﬁlter that ﬁlters the outside air entering the vehicle. The ﬁlter removes contaminants, such as pollen and dust. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Recirculation / (Recirculation): Press to change the air intake between recirculated air and outside air. An indicator light comes on when the recirculation is on. The recirculation mode recycles interior air and is not recommended for extended use. If it is used for a long period of time, the system automatically lets some fresh air into the vehicle for ventilation. The recirculation mode cannot be turned on in defrost mode. If / is pressed, the indicator light ﬂashes three times and recirculation stays off. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. + (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn on or off. An indicator comes on when the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger turns off automatically if it is left on. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 7-4 Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system will turn on with a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6. O (OFF): Press to turn the climate control system off. Press any button to turn the system on again. While the climate control system is off the recirculation and rear window defogger can still be turned on. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed, the system automatically controls the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor, and the fan speed. When AUTO appears in the display, the system is in full automatic operation. If any of the controls are manually adjusted, the AUTO indicator turns off in the display. 1. Press the AUTO button, if the AUTO indicator does not appear on the display. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. 3. Let the system stabilize for a few minutes. 4. Adjust the air outlets or temperature. In cold weather, the system starts in the recirculation mode with the fan off. As the engine warms up, warm air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, before automatically changing to bi-level mode with a reduced fan speed. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual The temperature settings for each side are shown in the display. If the temperature control is past 86°F (30°C), the display shows H (hottest). Turning it past 63°F (17°C), shows C (coolest). The EXT TEMP (Exterior Temperature) can be displayed in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32. ZONE: Press to set the climate control to single-zone (SZ) mode or dual-zone (DZ) mode. SZ or DZ appears in the display when a mode is set. Single-Zone (SZ) Mode: All zones are set to the same temperature. The temperature is shown in the display. Turn the ZONE control to set the temperature. Dual-Zone (DZ) Mode: Allows different temperatures to be set for the driver and passenger sides or to link them. When linked, Climate Controls 7-5 the passenger side temperature uses the same temperature setting as the driver side. Turn the AUTO control to set a different temperature for the passenger. Press and hold the AUTO button for at least three seconds to link the passenger and driver side temperatures. Linking automatically occurs if the passenger and driver sides are set to the same temperature when the ignition is turned on. Air Delivery Mode Control e * (Mode): Press to change the current airﬂow mode. The current mode selection appears in the display screen. Changing the mode cancels the automatic operation and the system goes into semi-automatic operation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Manual Operation Fan Control + A − (Fan): Press + or − to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed and indicator appears in the display. The climate control system sets the fan speed automatically. When the fan speed is adjusted the system goes into semi-automatic operation. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. Temperature Control Temperature Controls: The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Turn the temperature controls clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature can be set between 63°F (17°C) and 176°F (30°C). A setting between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C) is recommended. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 7-6 Climate Controls Select from the following modes: 0 (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. 1 (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. d (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the outer instrument panel, windshield and side window outlets. 4 (Defog): Air is directed to the windshield, ﬂoor and side window outlets. Use this mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. 5 (Defrost): Press to turn the defrost on or off. The 5 indicator appears in the display. A portion of the air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window vents. When defrost is selected, the air conditioning turns on automatically to improve defrosting performance. In this mode the air conditioning cannot be turned off and the recirculation mode cannot be turned on. Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. The # appears in the display when the air conditioning is on. When the air conditioning is turned off # OFF appears in the display. The air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost mode. If # is pressed, the indicator light ﬂashes three times and the air conditioning stays on. For quick cool down on hot days, open the windows to let the hot air to escape. After a few minutes, close the windows so the system will work more effectively. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning might automatically turn off during heavy acceleration or towing with your vehicle, but the # will still display. Recirculation / (Recirculation): Press to change the air intake between recirculated air and outside air. An indicator light comes when the recirculation is activated. The recirculation mode recycles interior air and is not recommended for extended use. If it is used for a long period of time, the system automatically lets some fresh air into the vehicle for ventilation. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual Do not use the recirculation mode if occupants are smoking. The recirculation mode cannot be turned on in defrost mode. If / is pressed, the indicator light ﬂashes three times and recirculation stays off. Pollution Mode: Press and hold the / button for four seconds to turn the pollution mode on or off. When it is activated, Pollution Mode Activated appears in the display. When it is turned off, Pollution Mode Inactive appears in the display. This mode can be set when the vehicle speed is less than 9 mph (15 km/h). Recirculation will automatically turn on to help prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle in slow moving traffic. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in ON/RUN. + (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The + indicator appears in the display. The rear window defogger turns off automatically if it is left on. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Climate Controls 7-7 EXT TEMP EXT TEMP (Exterior Temperature): Press EXT TEMP to show the temperature outside the vehicle or the normal display. Pressing any other climate control button will change the display from showing the outside temperature to showing the normal display. The units for the EXT TEMP can be displayed in °F or °C. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32. Sensors The climate control system uses three different sensors to maintain the desired temperature. The solar sensor is located on the instrument panel, near the windshield. The interior temperature sensor is located on the instrument panel near the steering wheel and the outside temperature sensor is in front of the radiator. 2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual 7-8 Climate Controls By monitoring the solar radiation, the air inside the vehicle and air moving across the outside sensor, the selected temperature can be maintained while using the AUTO mode by adjusting the temperature, fan speed, and air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly. Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with the remote start feature and it is activated, the climate control system will automatically set the temperature to 73°F (23°C). When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle using the modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off. Personal Identity Keys For vehicles with the Personal Identity Key Locking System, the system remembers the last climate control settings used with different keys. When the unlock button is pressed, the system remembers the key and sets the climate control system to the last settings used with that key. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The vehicle has a passenger compartment air ﬁlter that ﬁlters the outside air entering the vehicle. The ﬁlter removes contaminants, such as pollen and dust. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Outlet Adjustment The air outlets have adjustable vanes to move up or down and left or right to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheels located near the air outlets on the instrument panel, to shut off the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into

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