Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Radio/Audio System Description and Operation: Notes
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 available with Uplevel Radio (UAV).
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, ICDX, RDS, and BOSE® Amplifier
- Uplevel Radio (UAV) - AM/FM, ICDX, RDS, Navigation, and BOSE® Amplifier (U.S. and Canada)
- Uplevel Radio (U2Y) - AM/FM, ICDX, RDS, Navigation, and BOSE® Amplifier (Europe)
- Uplevel Radio (U2X) - AM/FM, ICDX, RDS, Navigation, and BOSE® Amplifier (Japan)
| Controls | U2R or U2S | UAV, U2Y, 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 AM, Six FM1, Six FM2, and six weather. Six XM1, and Six XM2 if equipped with U2K. |
| 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. | |
| 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
- Radio Personalization w/Home and Away Feature
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- XM Satellite Radio
- XM Advisory Messages
- Steering Wheel Controls
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.