2009 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 190
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. 4. Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. The display times out after approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Finding a Station BAND: Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM™ (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (Base). Press to choose between FM, AM, XM (if equipped) on the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port, Radio with CD (MP3), or Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3). Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with the Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) feature automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. To activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. 2. Press MENU to display the radio setup menu. 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM tab on the radio display. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the selected band. • To seek stations, press and release ©SEEK to go to the previous station and stay there. • To scan stations, press and hold ©SEEK for a few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press ©SEEK again to stop scanning. 3-60