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2008 Saturn ASTRA
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The new ASTRA offers numerous advanced features and state-of-the-art audio
systems that make traveling much more enjoyable. This level of technology is
quite surprising in the small entry-level car market. It is critical that you take the
time to learn how to properly operate these features so that you can effectively
demonstrate them to customers.
It is important that you know how to use
ASTRA’s numerous features and can
properly explain their operation to your
customers, both during the selective
presentation/demo drive and at delivery.
Make sure you review the ASTRA
Owner’s Manual and Audio Systems
Quick Reference Guide as well as the Get
to Know Your ASTRA Guide. Also, watch
the ASTRA Launch Training DVD/CD-
ROM for video instructions on how to
operate key features.
NCS
Standard Audio Systems (CD30 and CD30 MP3)
• AM/FM stereo with CD player (XE)
• AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 disc playback (XR)
• Six speakers on XE; seven speakers on XR with an
additional center ambience speaker providing better
stereo imaging and fidelity
• Includes speed-dependent volume control, pre-set
equalizer settings (Rock, Disco, Classic, Jazz and Vocal) and
an Autostore (AS) function which automatically presets the
nine-strongest radio stations into memory
• Total of up to 36 radio station presets with nine for each
waveband (FM, FM Autostore, AM and AM Autostore)
• Buttons provide quick access to major functions
and settings
• Stations, info and settings are displayed on the Driver
Information Center
Standard Driver Information Center
• Mounted top and center of the instrument panel for
excellent visibility
• In addition to audio system info, the DIC displays time,
outside temperature, date, vehicle warnings and trip
computer data (also called the Board Computer or “BC”)
• Audio system controls or steering wheel-mounted controls
are used to navigate through the various DIC functions
and settings
CD30/CD30 MP3 BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
1. RDS: Display the Radio Data System information
(if available for currently tuned station)
2. AS: Press and hold to automatically locate the nine
strongest radio stations and preset these into the
Autostore memory
3. SCN: Play each preset radio station for five seconds
(SCAN)
4. LOC: Change the radio station seek sensitivity
(“Local On” for low sensitivity)
5. FM/AM: Switch to radio and toggle between wavebands
(FM, FM-AS, AM and AM-AS)
6. BC: Board Computer (also known as the trip computer)
including fuel consumption, average speed, distance
traveled, range until empty and stopwatch
7. Left Arrow: Tune in radio stations (lower frequency),
previous/rewind CD track and change menu values
8. Control Knob: Press to turn the audio system on or off,
rotate to adjust volume
9. CD/MP3: Switch to CD player. Press twice to change CD
display mode. Press three times and use arrow buttons
to select random playback mode.
10. OK: Confirm selections and page forward in the menus
11. Right Arrow: Tune in radio stations (higher frequency),
next/fast-forward CD track and change menu values
12. Preset radio stations. Press and hold a button to save
currently tuned station. Can also manually store stations
on the AS wavebands, but these will be replaced when
Autostore is activated.
13. SETTINGS (Audio): Fader, balance, preset equalizer
settings, speed-dependent volume control, OnStar
volume and system on volume
SETTINGS (System): Date, time, radio-ignition on logic,
language and units of measure
14. Slot for CD insertion
15. SOUND: Fader, balance, bass, treble and preset
equalizer settings
16. Eject CD
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