Setting preset ptys (rds only), Rds messages – Pontiac 2006 Grand Prix User Manual

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Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)

These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to
12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed
on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the
following steps:

1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2.

2. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type

select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will
appear on the display.

3. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY.

4. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that
numbered pushbutton is pressed, the PTY that
was set will return.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

RDS Messages

ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.
When an alert announcement comes on the current
radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will
hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or
a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during
the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be
turned off.

ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported by
all RDS stations.

INFO (Information): If the current station has a
message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this
button to see the message. The message may display
the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.

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