Buick LaCrosse (2009 year). Manual

Playing a Specific Loaded CD

For every CD loaded, a number displays. To play a
specific CD, press the numbered pushbutton that
corresponds to the CD. A small bar appears under
the CD number that is playing and the track number
displays.

(Eject): Press to eject CD(s).

To eject the CD that is currently playing, press and
release.

To eject multiple CDs:

1. Press and hold the

button for two seconds.

The radio beeps once and the indicator light,
located to the right of the slot, begins to flash
and EJECT ALL displays.

2. Once the light stops flashing, REMOVE CD #

displays. The CD ejects and can be removed.

Once the CD is removed, the indicator light begins
flashing again and another CD ejects.

To stop ejecting the CDs, press the LOAD or
the

button.

If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD is
automatically pulled back into the player. If a CD is
pushed back into the player, before the 25 second time
period is complete, the player senses an error and
tries to eject the CD several times before stopping.

Do not repeatedly press the

button to eject a CD

after trying to push it in manually. The player’s 25-second
eject timer resets at each press of the eject button,
causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second
time period has elapsed.

(Reverse): Press to reverse within the current

track.

(Fast Forward): Press to fast forward within the

current track.

(Repeat): Depending on the radio, press to

hear a track over again. REPEAT TRACK displays.
The current track continues to repeat.

For the radio with a Six-Disc CD player, press to repeat
one track or an entire CD.

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To use repeat:

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To repeat playing a track, press and release this
button. RPT # displays. Press this button again
to turn off repeat play.

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To repeat playing a CD, press and hold this button
for two seconds. REPEAT CD # displays. Press
this button again to turn off repeat play.

4 RDM (Random): Depending on the radio, press
to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential,
order. RANDOM ON displays. Press again to turn off
random play.

For the radio with a Six-Disc CD player, press to listen to
the tracks in random, on one CD or on all of the CDs.

To use random on a Six-Disc CD player:

•

To play the tracks on a CD in random order, press
and release the random button. RANDOM ONE
displays. Press again to turn off random play.

•

To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded
in random order, press and hold this button for more
than two seconds. A beep sounds and RANDOM
ALL displays. Press again to turn off random play.

SEEK

: Press the left arrow to go to the start of

the current or the previous track. Press the right arrow
to go to the start of the next track.

To scan tracks, press and hold either arrow for more
than two seconds. SCAN displays. The radio goes to the
next track, plays 10 seconds, then goes to the next track.

To scan one CD on a Six-Disc CD player, press and
hold either SEEK arrow for more than two seconds until
TRACK SCAN displays and a beep sounds. The radio
goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes
to the next track.

Press either arrow again, to stop scanning.

To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either arrow for
more than four seconds until ALL CD SCAN displays and
a beep sounds. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of
the first track of each loaded CD.

Press either arrow again, to stop scanning.

DISP (Display): Press to see how long the current track
has been playing. The elapsed time of the track displays.
To change the default on the display, track, or elapsed
time, press until the desired display appears, then hold
the button for two seconds. The radio produces one beep
and the selected display becomes the default.

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BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.

CD: Press to play a CD while listening to the radio.
The CD symbol displays when a CD is loaded.

EQ (Equalization): Press to select an equalization
setting while playing a CD. The equalization is set while
a CD is played. See “EQ” listed previously for more
information. If an EQ setting is selected for a CD,
it is activated each time a CD is played.

(Eject): Press to eject a CD. Eject is activated

while either the ignition or radio is off. CDs can
be loaded while the ignition and radio is off if this
button is pressed first.

Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc

The vehicle’s radio may have the MP3 CD-R disc
capability feature. For more information, see Using
an MP3 on page 3-95 later in this section.

Using List Mode

The Six-Disc CD player has a feature called song list.
This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.

To save tracks into the song list feature:

1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one

CD. See “LOAD” listed previously in this section for
more information.

2. Check to see that the CD player is not in song list

mode. LIST should not display. If LIST is displayed,
press the LIST button to turn it off.

3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered

pushbutton and then use the

arrow to locate

the track to be saved. The track begins to play.

4. Press and hold the LIST button to save the track

into memory. When LIST is pressed, one beep
sounds immediately. After two seconds of
continuously pressing the LIST button, TRACK
ADD displays and two beeps sound to confirm the
track has been saved.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections.

S-LIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections
are saved.

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To play the song list, press the LIST button. One beep
sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks
begins to play in the order they were saved.

Seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows.
Seeking past the last saved track returns to the first
saved track.

To delete tracks from the song list:

1. Turn the CD player on.

2. Press the LIST button to turn song list on.

LIST displays.

3. Press either SEEK arrow to select the desired track

to be deleted.

4. Press and hold the LIST button for two seconds.

When LIST is pressed, one beep sounds
immediately. After two seconds of continuously
pressing the LIST button, TRACK DELETE displays
and the radio beeps twice to confirm that the track
has been deleted.

After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks
are moved up the list. When another track is added to
the song list, the track is added to the end of the list.

To delete the entire song list:

1. Turn the CD player on.

2. Press the LIST button to turn song list on.

LIST displays.

3. Press and hold the LIST button for more than

four seconds. The radio beeps once, followed
by two beeps after two seconds, and a final beep
sounds after four seconds. LIST EMPTY displays
indicating the song list has been deleted.

If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved
tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically
deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the
song list again are added to the bottom of the list.

To end song list mode, press the LIST button. The radio
beeps once and LIST is removed from the display.

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CD Messages

CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD
comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

•

It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.

•

The road is very rough. When the road becomes
smoother, the CD should play.

•

The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

•

The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.

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The format of the CD might not be compatible.
Depending on the radio, see “MP3 Format”
later in this section.

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There could have been a problem while burning
the CD.

•

The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide
it to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem.

Care of CDs

CD sound quality can be reduced due to CD quality,
the method of recording, the quality of the music that has
been recorded, and the way the CD has been handled.
Handle them carefully. Store CD(s) in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the
disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked,
broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly or
not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs
by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and
the outer edge.

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.

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Care of the CD Player

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, try labeling the top
of the recorded CD with a marking pen.

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.

Notice: If a label is added to a CD, 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.

If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this
section.

Using an MP3

MP3 CD-R Disc

MP3 Format

If you burn an MP3 disc on a personal computer:

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Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a
CD-R disc.

•

Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on
one disc.

•

Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension,
other file extensions may not work.

•

Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed or
variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and album
will be available for display by the radio when
recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.

•

Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find
songs while driving. Organize songs by albums
using one folder for each album. Each folder
or album should contain 18 songs or less.

•

Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3
disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to
burn the disc all at once.

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The player is able to read and play a maximum of
50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 files.
Long file names, folder names, or playlist names could
use more disc memory space than necessary. To
conserve disc space, keep the length of the file, folder, or
playlist name brief. MP3 CDs do not require file folders.
The system can support up to 11 folders in depth. The
depth of the folders should be kept down to make it easier
while locating a folder during playback. All items over the
maximum are ignored.

Root Directory

The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root
directory has compressed audio files, the directory
displays as F1 ROOT. All files contained directly under
the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory
folders. However, playlists (Px) always are accessed
before root folders or files.

Empty Directory or Folder

If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the
file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and
no compressed files directly beneath them, the player
advances to the next folder in the file structure that
contains compressed audio files and the empty folder
does not display.

No Folder

If a CD has no folder, only compressed files or playlists
are located under the root folder. The next and
previous folder functions have no function on a CD that
is recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying
the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT.

Order of Play

Tracks are played in the following order:

•

Play begins from the first track in the first playlist
and continues sequentially through all tracks in
each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist
has played, play continues from the first track of
the first playlist.

•

If the CD does not contain any playlists, then play
begins from the first track under the root directory.
When all tracks from the root directory have played,
play continues from files according to their numerical
listing. After playing the last track from the last folder,
play begins again at the first track of the first folder or
root directory.

When play enters a new folder, the display does
not automatically show the new folder name unless
the folder mode is chosen as the default display.
See “DISP” later in this section for more information.
The new track name displays.

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File System and Naming

The song name that displays is the song name that is
contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present
in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name
without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name.
Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages
are shortened. The display does not show parts of words
on the last page of text, and the extension of the
filename is not displayed.

Preprogrammed Playlists

Preprogrammed playlists which were created by
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software
can be accessed, however, there is no editing capability.
These playlists are treated as special folders containing
compressed audio song files.

Playing an MP3

Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in, and READING DISC displays.
The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol
displays. See “Playing a CD” earlier in this section.

(Repeat): Repeat lets one track, the entire folder,

or playlist be repeated.

Press and release this button until REPEAT TRACK,
REPEAT FOLDER, or REPEAT P-LIST displays.
The current track, folder or playlist continues to repeat.
Press and release this button until REPEAT OFF displays
to turn off repeated play.

4 RDM (Random): Press to hear tracks in random,
rather than sequential order. The entire folder, playlist,
or CD can be played in random order.

Press and release this pushbutton until RANDOM
FOLDER, RANDOM P-LIST (playlist), or RANDOM
DISC displays. Once all of the tracks in the current folder
or playlist have played, the system moves on to the
next folder or playlist, and plays all of the tracks
in random order.

While in random, pressing and releasing

SEEK

arrow takes you to the previous or to the next random
track.

Press and release this pushbutton until RANDOM OFF
displays, to turn off random play.

(Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in

the previous folder. Press this button while in random
folder mode to go to the previous folder and randomly
play the tracks in that folder.

(Next Folder): Press to go to the first track in the

next folder. Press this button while in random folder
mode to go to the next folder and randomly play
the tracks in that folder.

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DISP (Display): Press to change between track mode,
folder/playlist mode, and ID3 tag. The display shows
only eight characters, but there can be up to four pages
of text. If there are more than eight characters in the
song, folder, or playlist name, pressing this knob within
two seconds goes to the next page of text. If there
are no other pages to be shown, pressing this button
within two seconds goes to the next display mode.

•

Song name and time of day mode displays
the current song name and time of day.

•

Folder/playlist mode displays the current folder or
playlist number the track number and the elapsed
time of the track.

•

Song name and track number mode displays the
current song name and track number.

•

ID3 Tag and folder mode displays the ID3 tag
information and the folder number.

•

Song and folder mode displays the number of
songs in the folder and the folder number.

INFO (Information): INFO displays when a current
track has ID3 tag information. Press this button to
display the artist name and album contained in the tag.

BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio
for future listening.

XM Radio Messages

XL (Explicit Language Channels): These
channels, or any others, can be blocked by
calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being
updated, and no action is required. This process should
take no longer than 30 seconds.

No Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but the
vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal.
When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal
should return.

Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.

CH Off Air: This channel is not currently in service.
Tune in to another channel.

CH Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.

CH Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station
was one of the presets, choose another station for
that preset button.

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No Info: No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.

Not Found: There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.

XM Locked: The XM receiver in the vehicle may
have previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having
the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.

Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.

Unknown: If this message is received when tuned
to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.

Chk XMRcvr: If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.

Bluetooth

Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth
capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and
receive phone calls. The system can be used while the
key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The
range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m).
Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones
are guaranteed to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth
system. See gm.com/bluetooth for more information
on compatible phones.

Voice Recognition

The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret
voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags.

Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The
system may not recognize voice commands if there is
too much background noise.

When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system
responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice
command. Wait until the tone and then speak.

How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and
natural voice.

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Audio System

When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound
comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers
and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system
volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level.
The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later
calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level
is used if the volume is turned down too low.

Bluetooth Controls

Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to
operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-110 for more
information.

b >

(Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls,

to confirm system information, and to start speech
recognition.

c x

(Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a

call, or to cancel an operation.

Pairing

A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to
the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not
connected, calls will be made using OnStar

Hands-Free

Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner’s guide
for more information.

Pairing Information:

•

Up to five cell phones can be paired to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system.

•

The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is
moving.

•

The in-vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links
with the first available paired cell phone in the order
the phone was paired.

•

Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system at a time.

•

Pairing should only need to be completed once,
unless changes to the pairing information have
been made or the phone is deleted.

To link to a different paired phone, see Linking to a
Different Phone later in this section.

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Pairing a Phone

1. Press and hold

b >

for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Pair”. The system responds with instructions

and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will
be used in Step 4.

4. Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will

be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone
manufacturers user guide for information on this
process.

Locate the device named “General Motors” in the
list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number
that was provided in Step 3.

5. The system prompts for a name for the phone.

Use a name that best describes the phone. This
name will be used to indicate which phone is
connected. The system then confirms the name
provided.

6. The system responds with “<Phone name> has

been successfully paired” after the pairing process
is complete.

7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to

be paired.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones

1. Press and hold

b >

for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth

devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle,
the system will say “Is connected” after the
connected phone.

Deleting a Paired Phone

1. Press and hold

b >

for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Delete”. The system asks which phone to

delete followed by a tone.

4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the

phone name is unknown, use the “List” command
for a list of all paired phones. The system responds
with “Would you like to delete <phone name>?
Yes or No” followed by a tone

5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone. The system

responds with “OK, deleting <phone name>”.

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Linking to a Different Phone

1. Press and hold

b >

for two seconds. The system

responds with “Ready” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with

“Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Change phone”. The system responds with

“Please wait while I search for other phones”.

•

If another phone is found, the response will be
“<Phone name> is now connected”.

•

If another phone is not found, the original phone
remains connected.

Storing Name Tags

The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as
name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and
OnStar systems.

The system uses the following commands to store and
retrieve phone numbers:

•

Store

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Digit Store

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