Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual: Auxiliary Devices

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack

Radios with an auxiliary input jack on the lower right side of the faceplate can connect to an external audio device such as an iPod®, MP3 player, or CD player, for use as another source for audio listening.

This input jack is not an audio output; do not plug headphones into the front auxiliary input jack.

To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack.

When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers.

For optimal sound quality, increase the portable audio device's volume to the loudest level.

It is always best to power the portable audio device through its own battery while playing.

(Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments might have to be made from the portable device if the volume is not loud or soft enough.

BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device continues playing.

CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Input Device Found displays.

Using the USB Port

Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs.

The USB port is in the center console.

USB Support

The USB connector is in the center console, and uses the USB 2.0 standard.

USB Supported Devices

• USB Flash Drives
• Portable USB Hard Drives
• Fifth generation or later iPod
• iPod nano®
• iPod touch®
• iPod classic®

Not all iPods and USB drives are compatible with the USB port.

Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple® for proper operation. iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes® application. See www.apple.com/ itunes.

For help with identifying your iPod, go to www.apple.com/support.

Radios that have a USB port can play.mp3 and .wma files stored on a USB storage device as well as AAC files stored on an iPod.

USB Supported File and Folder Structure

The radio supports:

• Up to 700 folders.
• Up to eight folders in depth.
• Up to 65,535 files.
• Folder and file names up to 64 bytes.
• Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension.
• AAC files stored on an iPod.
• FAT16.
• FAT32.

Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod

The USB port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device.

To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port in the center console or on the instrument panel.

To connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod’s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port in the center console. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, OK to disconnect and a GM logo may appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio display. The iPod music appears on the radio’s display and begins playing.

The iPod charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery.

If you have an older iPod model that is not supported, it can still be used by connecting it to the auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack" earlier for more information.

Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod

The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs, and display song information on the radio’s display.

(Tune): Turn to select files.

SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than 10 seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks.

SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks.

REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume.

Release REV to resume playing.

The elapsed time of the file displays.

FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays.

(Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track.

Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod

The six softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below.

To use the softkeys:

1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below, or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed.
2. Press the softkey below the tab with the function on it to use that function.

(Pause): Press the softkey below

to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used. Press the softkey below again to resume playback.

Back: Press the softkey below the radio display to go back to the main display screen on an iPod, or the root directory on a USB storage device.

(Folder View): Press the softkey below to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files:

1. Press the softkey belowc.
2. Turn f to scroll through the list of folders.
3. Press f to select the desired folder. If there is more then one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached.
4. Turn   to scroll through the files in the selected folder.
5. Press to select the desired file to be played.

To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order:

• First softkey, first item in the list.
• Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
• Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
• Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
• Fifth softkey, end of the list.

(Music Navigator): Press the softkey below to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by:

• Playlists
• Artists
• Albums
• Genres
• Songs
• Composers

To select files:

1. Press the softkey belowh .
2. Turn  to scroll through the list of menus.
3. Press   to select the desired menu.
4. Turn   to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu.
5. Press  to select the desired file to be played.

To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order:

• First softkey, first item in the list.
• Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
• Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
• Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
• Fifth softkey, end of the list.

Repeat Functionality

To use Repeat:

Press the softkey below or to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track.

(Repeat All): Press the softkey below to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is being used. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected.

(Repeat Track): Press the softkey below to repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used.

Shuffle Functionality

To use Shuffle:

Press the softkey below , , , or to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder.

(Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below to turn shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected.

(Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs): Press the softkey below or to shuffle all songs on the USB storage device or iPod.

(Shuffle Album): Press the softkey below to shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod.

(Shuffle Folder): Press the softkey below to shuffle all songs in the current folder on a USB storage device.

Chevrolet Captiva's auxiliary devices section in the owner's manual covers a range of external devices that can be connected to the vehicle for enhanced functionality and convenience. This typically includes guidance on connecting and using devices like smartphones, MP3 players, USB drives, and external audio/video players with the vehicle's infotainment system.

Instructions may include details on how to connect these devices using USB ports, Bluetooth technology, or auxiliary input jacks located within the vehicle's cabin. Users are usually advised on the proper pairing procedures for Bluetooth devices, including smartphones for hands-free calling and audio streaming.

Safety reminders regarding the use of auxiliary devices while driving are also common in this section, emphasizing the importance of minimizing distractions and prioritizing safe driving practices.

Overall, the auxiliary devices section aims to help Chevrolet Captiva owners integrate and use external devices seamlessly with the vehicle's entertainment and communication systems, enhancing the overall driving experience while ensuring safety on the road. Owners are encouraged to refer to their specific model year's owner's manual for detailed instructions tailored to their vehicle's features and capabilities.