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Press and hold to advance quickly through playback. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. g (Previous/Reverse): Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has played for less than five seconds, it goes to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track restarts. Press again to continue moving back through the disc. Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through playback. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. Multifunction Knob: Turn to: . Enter the menu system. . Highlight a menu option. . Select a value.

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SELECT: Press to: . Select or activate the highlighted

menu option.

. Confirm a set value.

Turn a system setting on or off.

Disc Music Menu Press the SELECT knob to access the Disc music menu. Turn the SELECT knob to scroll, then press it to select any of the following category buttons on the MP3 music menu to display the corresponding category screen:

Folders/Playlists Select to view the folders stored on the disc. Select a folder to view the list of all the songs in that folder. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select the song from the list and it begins to play.

Track List (All Songs) Select to view a list of all songs on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play. Songs are displayed based on the CD burning application folder and file structure used.

. Artists

Select to view the list of artists that have been stored on the disc. Select an artist name to view a list of all songs by the artist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select the desired song from the list and it begins to play.

. Albums

Select to view the albums on the disc. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play.

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. Genres

Select to view the genres on the disc. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play.

. Song Titles

Select to display a list of all songs on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play. Songs are displayed in alphabetical order based on the Song Title ID3 tag, if available.

Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders.

Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or folder is empty or contains only folders, the player advances to the next folder in the

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file structure that contains a compressed audio file. The empty folder(s) are not displayed or numbered.

No Folder When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are located under the root folder.

File System and Naming The displayed song title is taken from the file's ID3 tag. If a song title is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the track name.

Auxiliary Devices The optional AUX input allows portable devices to connect to the vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Overview on page 7‑3 and Operation on page 7‑4.

This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). Possible auxiliary audio sources include:

Laptop computer

. MP3 player Tape player

The AUX input is located in the center console.

3.5 mm Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device.

Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOL/ O knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device. USB Port For vehicles with a USB port, the following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system.

iPods

. PlaysForSure Devices (PFDs) . USB Drives

Zunes™

. USB mass storage device

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. Microsoft Transfer

Protocal (MTP)

Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zunes are compatible with the infotainment system. Connecting and Controlling an iPod® Not all iPods can be controlled by the infotainment system.

Connecting an iPod Connect the iPod to the USB port.

Selecting a Track Using the control buttons: . Press g or l to select the

previous or next track. Turn the TUNE knob to select a track in the current submenu. The track will start to play.

Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists

. Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres . Audiobooks . Composers To search for tracks: 1. Turn the Multifunction knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,

Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Audiobooks, or Composers.

4. Select the track. Shuffle Turn the Multifunction knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off, then press the / BACK button to return the main screen. On: Plays tracks in the current folder in random order. Off: Plays tracks in the current folder in sequential order.

Repeat Turn the Multifunction knob and set Repeat to On or Off, then press the / BACK button to return the main screen. On: Repeats the current track. Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune

Connecting a PFD or Zune Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port.

Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts

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Repeat Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes.

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. Genres To search for tracks: 1. Turn the Multifunction knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,

Song Titles, Podcasts, or Genres.

4. Select the track.

Shuffle Functionality Turn the Multifunction knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. On: Plays current tracks in random order. Off: Plays current tracks in sequential order.

Repeat Functionality Turn the Multifunction knob and set Repeat to On or Off. Repeat On: Repeats the current track.

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in

a hands-free mode.

. Sharing of the cell phone’s

address book or contact list with the vehicle.

To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked: . Become familiar with the

features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts.

. Review the controls and

operation of the infotainment system.

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. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.

The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section for more information. If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information.

. See “Storing and Deleting Phone

Numbers” in this section for more information.

{ WARNING

When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment (navigation) system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.

Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a Hands-Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information about compatible phones. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system.

Steering Wheel Controls b / g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition.

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$ / i (End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation.

Infotainment System Controls If equipped, the infotainment system allows certain controls to be selected on the infotainment display. For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7‑3 or AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9. 5 (Phone): Press to enter the Phone main menu. Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. Noise: The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak.

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How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the VOL/ O knob during a call to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level. Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 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.

Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7‑3 or AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9. Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information.

Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time.

. Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

. Pairing only needs to be

completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.

. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To link to a different paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings (depending on the radio).

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3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone).

A four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display. The PIN is used is Step 6.

5. Start the pairing process on the

cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process.

6. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 4. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

7. Repeat Steps 1–6 to pair

additional phones.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings (depending on the radio).

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List.

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings (depending on the radio).

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. 5. Select the phone to delete and follow the on screen prompts.

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Linking to a Different Phone To link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings (depending on the radio).

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. 5. Select the new phone to link to

and follow the on screen prompts. If delete is selected, the highlighted phone will be deleted.

Making a Call Using Phone Book For cell phones that support the phone book feature, the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone to make calls.

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See your cell phone's owner's guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Phone Book and Call Lists menus are automatically available. The Phone Book menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. The Call Lists menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Missed Calls menus on your cell phone to make a call. To make a call using the Phone Book menu: 1. Press 5 once or twice, depending on the radio.

2. Select Phone Book. 3. Search through the list by

selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with,

or press SELECT to scroll through the entire list of names/ numbers in the phone book.

4. Select the name or number you

want to call.

To make a call using the Call Lists menu: 1. Press 5 once or twice, depending on the radio.

2. Select Call Lists. 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Missed Calls list.

4. Select the name or number you

want to call. Making a Call To make a call: 1. Press 5. 2. Select Enter number. 3. Enter the character sequence.

See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑4 for more information.

4. Select Call to start dialing the

number.

Accepting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.

Accepting a Call Turn the Multifunction knob to “Answer” and press SELECT to accept the call.

Declining a Call Turn the Multifunction knob to “Decline” and press SELECT to decline the call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.

Accepting a Call Turn the Multifunction knob to “Answer” and press SELECT to accept the call.

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Declining a Call Turn the Multifunction knob to “Decline” and press SELECT to decline the call.

Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls: 1. Turn the Multifunction knob and

press SELECT.

2. Select Switch Call from

the menu.

Conference Calling Conference calling and three-way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. To start a conference while in a current call: 1. Turn the Multifunction knob and

press SELECT.

2. Select Enter Number.

3. Enter the character sequence

then select Call. See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑4.

4. After the call has been placed,

turn the Multifunction knob to choose Merge Calls then press SELECT.

5. To add more callers to the

conference call, repeat Steps 1– 4. The number of callers that can be added is limited by your wireless service carrier.

Ending a Call Turn the Multifunction knob to select Hang Up, then press SELECT. Muting a Call

To Mute a Call Turn the Multifunction knob to select Mute Call, then press SELECT.

To Cancel Mute Turn the Multifunction knob to select Mute Call, then press SELECT.

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Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven phone system. 1. Turn the Multifunction knob to

select Enter Number, then press SELECT.

2. Enter the character sequence.

See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑4.

Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press the b / g button located on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say "Help" while you are in a voice recognition menu.

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Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information.

Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

. Pairing only needs to be

completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.

. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To link to a different paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.

4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

5. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to pair

additional phones.

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Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to use this command several times. 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Change phone.”

If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected.

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Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30
phone numbers as name tags in the Hands-Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks

for which phone to delete.

4. Say the name of the phone you

want to delete.

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Using the “Store” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

Using the “Digit Store” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Store.”

3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say the name tag you want to

delete.

Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory.

To delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags.

Using the “List” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.” Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag.

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Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re-dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.

Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say “911.”

4. Say “Dial” or “Call.”

Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to dial. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard

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followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Dial.”

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

Using the “Re-dial” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The

system dials the last number called from the connected cell phone.

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b / g to answer the call. . Press 0 / c to ignore a call.

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Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b / g to answer an

incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.

. Press b / g again to return to

the original call. To ignore the incoming call, no action is required.

. Press 0 / c to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold.

Three-Way Calling Three-way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b / g. 2. Say “Three-way call.”

3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called.

4. Once the call is connected, press b / g to link all callers together.

Ending a Call Press 0 / c to end a call. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call, press b / g , and then say “Mute Call.” To cancel mute, press b / g , and then say “Un-mute Call.” Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone.

The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.

To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Transfer Call.”

To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b / g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information.

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Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous sections on “Deleting a Paired Phone” and “Deleting Name Tags.”

Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .”

The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions.

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu-driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use.

Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag

to send.

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Trademarks and License Agreements

Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. All Rights Reserved.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

"Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Climate Controls

8-1

Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System

For vehicles with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance

Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Non-eAssist Vehicles

1. Power 2. Driver Temperature Control 3. Defrost 4. Fan Control 5. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Recirculation/Automatic

Recirculation

7. Passenger Temperature Control 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Rear Window Defogger 10. Heated Steering Wheel 11. Air Conditioning 12. ZONE

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The following are climate control settings that use more fuel: . Comfort air conditioning mode.

The Defrost mode.

. Extreme temperature settings,

such as 15°C (60°F) or 32°C (90°F).

. High fan speed settings. To help reduce fuel usage: . Use the full automatic control as

described under “Automatic Operation”.

. Use eco air conditioning, instead

of the comfort air conditioning.

. Select a temperature setting that

is higher in hot weather and lower in cold weather. Turn off the air conditioning when it is not needed.

. Only use defrost to clear the

windows.

eAssist Vehicles

1. Power 2. Driver Temperature Control 3. Defrost 4. Fan Control 5. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Recirculation/Automatic

Recirculation

7. Passenger Temperature Control 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Rear Window Defogger

10. Eco Air Conditioning 11. Comfort Air Conditioning 12. ZONE

Climate Control Influence on eAssist Operation and Fuel Economy (If Equipped) The climate control system is dependent upon other vehicle systems for heat and power input. Certain climate control settings can lead to higher fuel usage and/or fewer auto stops.

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Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode, fan speed, recirculation, or air conditioning setting is adjusted, the AUTO indicator turns off and the selected settings will appear on the display. To place the system in automatic mode do the following: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.

To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation

light will not come on. Press > to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. Q TEMP R (Driver and Passenger Temperature Control): The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. ZONE: Press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. The ZONE indicator light will turn off. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the ZONE indicator light is on.

Manual Operation O (Power): Press to turn the fan off or on. Q A R (Fan Control): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed setting appears on the main display. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan is controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.

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Q N R (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to change the direction of the airflow. The current mode appears in the display screen. Pressing either button cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow is controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. C (Tri-Level): Air is divided between the windshield, instrument panel, and floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. - (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets.

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0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. For eAssist vehicles that have the auto defog feature, auto stops can occur in defrost mode. In this mode, the auto stops are shorter and less frequent than other air delivery modes to prevent instant fogging. A/C (Comfort Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. If the climate control system is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioner will not run. Pressing this button cancels automatic air conditioning and turns off the air conditioner. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs automatically as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air

conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster. For eAssist vehicles, an auto stop may occur if the climate control system determines the a/c compressor can be shut off and still maintain comfort levels with minimal windshield fogging. Eco # (Eco Air Conditioning, If Equipped): This setting balances fuel economy and air conditioning comfort. In warm weather conditions, auto stops may occur more frequently and the vehicle interior may be warmer as compared to the comfort air conditioning. The eco a/c setting allows higher humidity inside the vehicle and window fogging before the engine restarts. Pressing the 0 button during an auto stop will restart the engine to prevent window fogging. To reach comfort levels quickly during an auto stop, the engine will restart if

the air conditioner is off and the AUTO, eco # , or A/C is selected. The engine also restarts if the O is pressed on and the system is set to AUTO, eco # , or A/C. If temperature controls are adjusted cooler by more than 1°C (1°F) during an auto stop, the engine will restart to ensure that comfort is reached. @ (Recirculation/Auto Recirculation): Press to change to automatic control of air recirculation inside the vehicle. When the auto recirculation indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. In auto recirculation control, the Air Quality Control system may operate when pollution is detected. To adjust the sensitivity of the Air Quality Control, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39.

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When the indicator light is on, air is recirculated inside the vehicle. If the indicator light is off, outside air will flow into the vehicle. Press AUTO or @ to return to automatic operation. Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. For eAssist vehicles, there may be shorter and less frequent auto stops when auto defog is in use. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39.

Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes, or after five minutes if the outside temperature is not as cold.

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For eAssist vehicles, auto rear defog will only run during a remote start and the feature is not available in the Vehicle Personalization menu. For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, they turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑15. Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. ( (Heated Steering Wheel): For vehicles with this feature, press to turn on or off. See Heated Steering Wheel on page 5‑3.

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Remote Start Climate Control Operation (If Equipped): For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver’s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. If the vehicle has heated or ventilated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8
and Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1‑8. Sensor The solar sensor, located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort.

Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the automatic climate control system may not work properly.

Air Vents Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow. To open the vent, move the thumbwheel to t. To close the vent, move the thumbwheel to l. For vehicles with eAssist, there is a battery cooling air vent located on the shelf behind the rear passenger seats below the rear window. Keep this air inlet clear from items that may block air flow. Proper airflow is required to keep the eAssist battery and control system cool.

Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever

possible for best system performance.

. Keep the path under all seats

clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively.

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. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system.

Maintenance

Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2 for replacement intervals. For more information, see your dealer.

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Service This vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant, R1234yf. This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment, compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.

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Driving Information

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-14
Ignition Positions (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Ignition Positions (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-27
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-34

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Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . 9-37
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . 9-37

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-40
Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-47
California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-48
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-49
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51

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Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Trailer Towing (Except

eAssist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Trailer Towing (eAssist) . . . . . . 9-56
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57

Driving Information

Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Do not use a phone in

demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.

. Watch the road. Do not read,

take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices.

. Designate a front seat

passenger to handle potential distractions.

. Become familiar with vehicle

features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.

. Wait until the vehicle is parked

to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.

. Stop or park the vehicle to tend

to children.

. Keep pets in an appropriate

carrier or restraint.

. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a cell phone.

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{ WARNING

Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.

Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone. If equipped, refer to the navigation manual for information on that system, including pairing and using a cell phone.

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑11. . Assume that other road users

(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be

careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.

. Allow enough following distance

between you and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving.

Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.

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Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking.

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WARNING (CONTINUED)

Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.

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Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between

you and the vehicle in front of you.

. Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Electric Power Steering If your vehicle has electric power steering it does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required.

If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down. See specific vehicle steering messages under Vehicle Messages on page 5‑32. Variable Effort Steering Some vehicles have a steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle. The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more

maneuverable and easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort increases to provide a sport-like feel to the steering. This provides maximum control and stability. If the vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with the system. You will still have power steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds. See your dealer for service. Hydraulic Power Steering If your vehicle has hydraulic power steering, it may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD) on page 10‑23 or Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine with AWD) on page 10‑23. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem.

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Curve Tips

Off-Road Recovery

Take curves at a reasonable speed.

. Reduce speed before entering a

curve.

. Maintain a reasonable steady

speed through the curve

. Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies

There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.

. Holding both sides of the

steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.

. Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.

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3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking Skid — wheels are not

rolling.

. Steering or Cornering Skid —

too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

. Acceleration Skid — too much

throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible.

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If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the

accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

. Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.

Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.

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Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.