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This will allow you to turn the auto defog on or off. Only vehicles with the dual zone climate control will have this option. Press SELECT when Auto Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the Multifunction knob to highlight On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Auto Rear Defog If equipped, this will allow you to turn the auto rear defog on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear defogger when it is cold outside. Press SELECT when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the Multifunction knob to highlight On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following will be displayed: . Chime Volume . Driver Seat Easy Exit . Park Tilt Mirrors

Chime Volume This allows selection of the chime volume level.

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Press SELECT when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select Normal or High. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Driver Seat Easy Exit When on, this feature will move the driver seat rearward upon turning the ignition off and opening the driver door. This may be performed to make it easier to exit the vehicle. See “Easy Exit Driver Seat” under Memory Seats on page 3‑6. This allows you to turn the easy exit seat feature on or off. Press SELECT when Driver Seat Easy Exit is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Park Tilt Mirrors When on, both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left in R (Reverse). See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2‑16. This allows you to turn the park tilt mirrors feature on or off. Press SELECT when Park Tilt Mirrors is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select Driver & Passenger or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Collision/Detection Systems Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and the following will be displayed: . Side Blind Zone Alert System

Side Blind Zone Alert System If equipped, this feature allows the Side Blind Zone Alert System feature to be turned on or off. Press SELECT when Side Blind Zone Alert System is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Language Select the Language menu and the following will be displayed: . English French . Spanish Turn the Multifunction knob to select the language. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

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Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights

Exit Lighting This allows selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside. Press SELECT when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. The vehicle locator lights come on when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.

Press SELECT when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Delayed Door Lock . Auto Door Unlock

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out menu will be available and the door will lock as programmed through this menu. Press SELECT when Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select

On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal delayed locking is in use. Pressing either the power lock button or Q on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Press SELECT when Delayed Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

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Press SELECT when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start and the following will be displayed: . Unlock Feedback (Lights)

Locking Feedback

. Door Unlock Options . Remote Recall . Passive Entry . Remote Left In Vehicle

Unlock Feedback (Lights) When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press SELECT when Unlock Feedback (Lights) is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select

On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Locking Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press SELECT when Locking Feedback is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Door Unlock Options This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Press SELECT when Door Unlock Options is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. When set to Driver Door Only, the driver door will unlock the first time the unlock button is pressed and all

doors will unlock when the button is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Remote Recall When on, this feature will recall the current driver's last seat and outside mirror positions upon unlocking the driver door with the RKE, and opening that door. The current driver is identified when the RKE is used to unlock the driver door. If keyless access equipped, the recall will occur upon opening the driver door. See “Memory Remote Recall” under Memory Seats on page 3‑6. This allows the Remote Recall feature to be turned on or off. Remote Recall is when the memorized settings will be recalled as you unlock and enter the vehicle.

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Press SELECT when Remote Recall is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Passive Entry This allows the Passive Entry feature to be turned on or off. Press SELECT when Passive Entry is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.

Remote Left In Vehicle This allows the Remote Left In Vehicle reminder feature to be turned on or off. If on, the horn will chirp if a remote is left in the vehicle. Press SELECT when Remote Left In Vehicle is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or

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Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the Multifunction knob to select Yes or No. Press SELECT to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Universal Remote System Programming

If the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one indicator light next to them in the overhead console. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate

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devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1,1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Remote system programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Remote system buttons be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this section.

When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate being programmed. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in the hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated.

To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held

transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit).

2. At the same time, press and

hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release the Universal Remote system button or the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light changes from a slowly to a rapidly flashing light. You now may release both buttons. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the

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procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section.

3. Press and hold for five seconds

the newly trained Universal Remote system button (the button selected in Step 2) while observing the indicator light and garage door activation.

If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door starts to move when the Universal Remote system button is pressed and released, then the programming is complete. There is no need to continue programming Steps 4–6.

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If the Universal Remote system indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then turns to a constant light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4–6. It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining Steps 4–6.

“Learn” or “Smart” Button

4. After Steps 1–3 have been

completed, locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.

5. Firmly press and release the

6.

“Learn” or “Smart” button. After pressing this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 6. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold for two seconds the Universal Remote system button, selected in Step 2 to control the garage door, and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release.

The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door.

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To program the remaining two Universal Remote system buttons, begin with Step 1 of “Programming the Universal Remote System.” Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner.

If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming the Universal Remote System” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Remote system button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete.

Universal Remote System Operation

Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote system device: 1. Press and hold down the two

outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired

Universal Remote system button. Do not release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.” If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. You may also call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5.

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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Adaptive Forward

Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Sun Visor Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

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Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Battery Load Management . . . . 6-7
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-8

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel on the outboard side of the steering wheel. Turn the control to the following positions: O (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to off again to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.

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; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Parking Lamps

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps are on.

Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the turn and lane-change lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.

This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn and lane-change lever toward you, and release.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system turns on the low-beam headlamps at a reduced brightness. For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, the dedicated DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met:

The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. The light sensor determines it is daytime.

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The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in P (Park).

When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off. This vehicle may have a DRL disabling function. When the DRL are on and a turn signal is activated, the DRL on that side will be off until the turn signal goes off.

Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.

There is a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off.

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Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) The Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFL) pivots the headlamps horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp switch to the AUTO position. Moving the switch out of the AUTO position deactivates the system. AFL operates when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). AFL does not operate when the

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transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flashers turn on if the airbags deploy.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times.

| (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off.

The turn and lane-change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑36.

Fog Lamps

For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is on the exterior lamp control, left of the steering wheel.

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To turn on the fog lamps, the ignition and the headlamps or parking lamps must be on. If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically. # (Fog Lamps): Press to turn on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move and hold the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights.

The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate: ( (Off): Turns the lamps off. H (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn on automatically if the airbags are deployed.

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Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.

# or $ (Reading Lamps): Press to turn each lamp on or off.

Sun Visor Lamps This lamp turns on when the cover is opened.

The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.

The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner.

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter K button is pressed, or when the door handle is pulled on a keyless access vehicle. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the dome lamps and remaining interior lights dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39.

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Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lights and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. For vehicles with keyless access, the exterior lamps and dome lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39.

Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast

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enough at idle to produce all of the power needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended

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that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑33.

Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If the exterior lamps or any interior light is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after about 10 minutes.

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Infotainment System

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-14

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-20
Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Infotainment System 7-1

Introduction

Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features.

{ WARNING

Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving.

This system provides access to many audio and non-audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the

operation and controls of the audio system.

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information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

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Infotainment System

. Set up the tone, speaker

adjustments, and preset radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑24. The vehicle may have a base radio that is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connective radio and the navigation system, audio players, phone, and voice recognition. There is also

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1. VOL/ O

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

2. FAV

Opens the favorites list.

3. Buttons 1 to 6

Saves and selects favorite stations.

4.

INFO

Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.

5. TUNE

Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks.

6. CD/AUX

Selects the CD player or an external audio source.

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7. g

8. X

9. l

Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Select the previous track or rewinds within a track.

Removes a disc from the CD slot.

Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Select the next track or fast forwards within a track.

11. Multifunction Knob

17. 5

Opens menus, highlights menu items, or sets numeric values while in a menu.

12. SELECT

Selects menu items.

13. CONFIG

Opens the Settings menu.

14. / BACK

Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.

10. RADIO/BAND

15. H

Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.

Opens the Clock menu.

16. TONE

Opens the Tone menu.

Opens the Phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.

Operation

Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped. Turning the System On or Off VOL/ O (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off.

Automatic Switch-Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off, the system will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.

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Volume Control VOL/ O (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust the volume. 5 (Phone/Mute): For vehicles with OnStar®, press and hold 5 to mute the infotainment system. Press and hold 5 again, or turn the VOL/ O knob to cancel mute. For vehicles without OnStar®, press 5 to mute the infotainment system. Press 5 again, or turn the VOL/ O knob to cancel mute. Menu System

Controls The Multifunction knob, SELECT button, and / BACK button are used to navigate the menu system. Multifunction Knob: Turn to: . Enter the menu system. . Highlight a menu option. . Select a value.

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2. Press SELECT to select the

highlighted option.

Submenus

An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.

Activating a Setting

SELECT: Press to: . Select or activate the highlighted

menu option.

. Confirm a set value.

Turn a system setting on or off.

/ BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen

to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a

sequence.

Selecting a Menu Option

1. Turn the Multifunction knob to

move the highlighted bar.

1. Turn the Multifunction knob to

highlight the setting.

2. Press SELECT to activate the

setting.

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Setting a Value

Entering a Character Sequence

3. Press and hold the SELECT

button until the value changes to 0.

Press the / BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange,

or Bass.

3. Select the value. Press the / BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

1. Turn the Multifunction knob to

1. Turn the Multifunction knob to

change the current value of the setting.

highlight the character.

2. Press SELECT to select the

2. Press SELECT to confirm the

character.

setting.

Turning a Function On or Off

1. Turn the Multifunction knob to

highlight the function.

2. Press SELECT to turn the

function on or off.

Press the / BACK button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. To quickly reset an audio setting value to 0: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select the audio setting.

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Adjusting the Fader and Balance

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balance. 3. Select the value. Press the / BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles with an equalizer:

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select EQ.

3. Select the setting. Press the / BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Settings For vehicles with DSP, it is used to provide a choice of different listening experiences. The DSP settings for the radio with CD are:

normal - Select this setting to adjust the audio for stereo mode. This provides the best sound quality for the driver seat first, with the front passenger second. hk surround - Select to enable hk surround. This produces a true 6.1 matrix surround from any two channel digital source. This feature is not available in AM/FM radio mode.

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The DSP settings for the radio with CD/DVD and MEM are:

2.0 normal - Select this setting to adjust the audio for stereo mode. This provides the best sound quality for the driver seat first, with the front passenger second. hk surround - Select to enable hk surround. This produces a true 6.1 matrix surround from any two channel digital source. This feature is not available in AM/FM radio mode.

To adjust the DSP settings: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select DSP. 3. Select the setting. Press the / BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

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System Settings

Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages

wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the auto volume feature can be turned off.

To configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 4. Select the number of available

favorite pages.

5. Press the / BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

Auto Volume The auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and

1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Auto Volume. 4. Select the setting. 5. Press the / BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

Maximum Startup Volume The maximum volume played when the radio with CD is first turned on can be set.

1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Maximum Startup

Volume.

4. Select the setting. 5. Press the / BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

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Radio

AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio

Audio Source VOL/ O (Volume/Power): 1. Press to turn the radio on or off. 2. Turn to increase or decrease the

volume.

The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. RADIO/BAND: 1. Press to change the band while

listening to the radio.

2. Select the radio while listening to

another audio source.

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Tone Settings To access the tone settings, press the TONE button on the faceplate.

Use the tone settings to adjust the following features: . Setting the tone . Adjusting the speakers

Setting the Tone To adjust the tone:

Treble: Press Treble and then press + or − to change the level. . Middle (Midrange): Press Middle and then press + or − to change the level.

. Bass: Press Bass and then

press + or − to change the level.

Adjusting the Speakers To adjust the speaker balance: . Press the left arrow on the

bottom for more sound from the left speakers or the right arrow on the bottom for more sound from the right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.

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To adjust the speaker fade: . Press the upper arrow for more

sound from the front speakers and the lower arrow for more sound from the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.

EQ Settings The EQ settings are selected through the tone menu. Press the left or right arrows to cycle through the EQ options. The available choices are Talk and Manual. Finding a Station To select the band, see “Audio Source” earlier in this section. Turn the Multifunction knob to find a radio station. To select a preset station, choose a preset button.

Seeking a Station Press g or l to search for a station.

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Changing the Sources Press the RADIO/BAND button on the faceplate to change (AM, FM, SiriusXM®, CD, or AUX) audio sources. Storing Radio Station Presets There are a few ways to store presets. Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM, if equipped, can be mixed. 1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM main page, press and hold one of the preset screen buttons at the bottom of the screen. After a few seconds, a beep will be heard and the new preset information will display on that screen button.

2. Touch and hold a preset button

to store the currently active station. After a few seconds, a beep will be heard and the new preset information will display on a small pop-up display at the bottom of the screen.

3. Repeat the steps for each

preset.

To change the number of preset pages, see “Mixed-Band Presets” following.

Recalling a Preset Station To recall a preset station, do the following: . Press the FAV button on the faceplate to display the FAV pop-up. Select the desired preset from the pop-up.

. Press the FAV screen button at the top bar to display the preset pop-up that appears at the bottom of the page. Press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station. In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped) main page, press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station.

Mixed-Band Presets Each page can store six preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands. To scroll through the pages, press the FAV button on the faceplate or the FAV screen button on the top bar. The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each FAV page display on the preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. The number of FAV pages displayed can be changed in the Radio Settings in the Configuration Menu.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service Vehicles with an SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and an SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.

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3. Press the category buttons on the screen to show or hide the category.

SiriusXM Categories (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)

Adding or Removing Categories 1. From the Home Page press the

Config screen button or the CONFIG button on the infotainment system.

2. Select Radio Settings from the

Config Menu list.

3. Select Add/Remove XM

Categories.

4. From the Add/Remove XM

Categories screen, select or deselect any category to be used in XM mode. A checkmark will indicate that the category is selected.

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Turning SiriusXM Album Art On or Off 1. From the Home Page press the

Config screen button or the CONFIG button on the infotainment system.

2. Select Radio Settings from the

Config Menu list.

3. Select XM Album Art to turn on

or off.

SiriusXM Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated. No action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.

SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. For more information, see www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). When SiriusXM is active, the channel name and number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen. SiriusXM Categories (Radio with CD) SiriusXM stations are organized in categories.

Removing or Adding Categories 1. Press the CONFIG button. Turn

the Multifunction knob until Radio displays. Press SELECT or press Radio to display the radio settings menu.

2. Select the Show/Hide XM Categories screen button.

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Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your SiriusXM subscription package. Channel Unavailable: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. No Artist Info: The system is working properly. No artist information is available at this time on this channel. No Title Info: The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel. No CAT Info: The system is working properly. No category information is available at this time on this channel.

No Information: The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. No XM Signal: The system is working properly. The vehicle may be in a location where the SiriusXM signal is being blocked. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. CAT Not Found: The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. XM Radio ID: this message alternates with the SiriusXM radio eight-digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.

If this message is

If tuned to channel 0,

If this message

Check Antenna: does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cellular phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can

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occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM satellite radio service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and

out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference can cause an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines in the glass. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio

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reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass. If attaching a cell phone antenna to the glass, attach it between the grid lines. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to the backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Satellite Radio Antenna For vehicles with SiriusXM satellite radio service, the antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception.

Audio Players

CD Player The player can be used for CD and MP3s. With the ignition on, insert a CD into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and begins playing. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for video to display. The system is capable of playing: . Most audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW . MP3 or unprotected WMA

formats

When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled.

To avoid damage to the CD player: . Do not use scratched or

damaged discs.

. Do not apply labels to discs. The

labels could get caught in the player. Insert only one disc at a time.

. Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.

If a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the disc using a marking pen. Loading and Ejecting Discs To load a disc: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2.

Insert a disc into the slot. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.

The disc automatically plays once loaded.

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Press X to eject a disc from the CD player. Playing a CD A disc must be loaded to select the source. When a disc is loaded, the disc icon displays. There are two ways to play a CD:

Insert the disc and playback starts automatically.

. Press CD/AUX or RADIO/BAND

repeatedly to select the disc source.

Playing an Audio CD 1. Press the CD screen button on

the Home Page or select CD from the source pop-up to display the CD main page.

2. From the CD screen, press the Menu screen button to display the menu options.

3. Press to select the desired

option.

On the CD main page a track number displays at the beginning of each track. Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available. Use the following controls to play the disc: TUNE: Turn to select tracks. g (Seek Down): . Press to seek to the beginning of

the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning. . Press and hold to fast reverse

through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

l (Seek Up): . Press to seek to the next track. . Press and hold to fast forward

through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

SELECT: Select menu items. Error Messages If Disc Read Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The disc has an invalid or unknown format. The disc is not from a correct region. The disc is very hot. Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal. The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. Try the disc again later. There was a problem while burning the disc. The label is caught in the CD player.

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If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer.

MP3

Playing an MP3

MP3 Format There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an MP3. The guidelines are: . Sampling rate: 8 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.

. Maximum number of folders is 255 with a maximum hierarchy of eight folders.

. Maximum of 1024 files on a disc.

. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW

with a maximum capacity of 700 MB. The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Genre information requires a disc to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus. Disc scanning does not occur when the disc is being played.

When an MP3 is loaded in the player, MP3 displays. If a disc is already loaded, but you are currently listening to a different audio source, press CD/AUX to switch to the disc source. A track number appears on the display when each track starts to play. To play a disc: TUNE/ k (Play/Pause): Use to start, pause, or resume play of a loaded disc. l (Next/Forward): Press to seek to the next track. Press again to continue moving forward through the disc.