Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual: Operation

Playing the Radio

(Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

(Information) (MP3 and RDS Features): Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS, CD, MP3, or WMA. If information is available during FM-RDS, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, NO INFO displays.

Setting the Tone (Bass/ Midrange/Treble)

BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble:

1. Press the   knob until the tone control labels display.
2. Continue pressing the  knob to highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton under the desired label.
3. To adjust the highlighted setting, do one of the following:

• Turn the   knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
• Press the FWD, or REV button.

If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble.

To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, press the pushbutton under the BASS, MID, or TREB label for more  than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position.

To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press the   knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds.

EQ (Equalization): Press to select preset equalization settings.

To return to the manual mode, press the EQ button until Manual displays or manually adjust the bass, midrange, or treble by pressing the   knob.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade:

1. Press the knob until the speaker control labels display.
2. Continue pressing the   knob to highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton under the desired label.
3. To adjust the highlighted setting, do one of the following until the desired levels are obtained:

• Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
• Press the FWD, or REV button.

To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position, press the pushbutton under the BAL or FADE label for more than two seconds.

A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position.

To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press the   knob for more than two seconds until a beep sounds.

Chime Volume

The radio may be used to adjust the vehicle's chime level. If the radio can be used to change the volume level of the chime, press and hold the sixth FAV pushbutton with the ignition on and the radio power off.

The volume level changes between Normal and Loud. The selected volume level appears on the radio display.

Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes.

Radio Messages

Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory.

If Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service.

Locked: This message displays when the TheftLock system has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.

Operation of the 2006-2018 Chevrolet Captiva's audio system, including playing the radio, adjusting the speakers, and understanding radio messages, is detailed in the owner's manual. The manual provides instructions on how to use the radio, including turning it on or off, selecting AM/FM or satellite radio modes, and tuning to specific stations using manual or automatic tuning methods.

The article covers adjusting the audio settings, such as volume, bass, treble, balance, and fade, to customize the sound according to personal preferences. It may also explain how to adjust the equalizer settings or switch between different audio sources like CD players, MP3 players, or Bluetooth-connected devices.

Understanding radio messages is another aspect covered in the manual. This includes decoding messages displayed on the radio screen, such as station information, song titles, artist names, or navigation prompts if the radio is integrated with the vehicle's navigation system.

The manual aims to help users maximize their experience with the Chevrolet Captiva's audio system, providing clear instructions on how to operate various functions, adjust audio settings, and interpret radio messages for an enjoyable and seamless driving experience.