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Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Press the Z knob when Remote Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Driver Door or All Doors. When set to Driver

Door, 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 the unlock button. Press the knob to confirm and go back 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 knob to select Yes or No. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Instruments and Controls

2 NOTES

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

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
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-6

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 O again to reactivate the AUTO mode.

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In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate once the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and manual transmission vehicles when the parking brake is released. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

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2 (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 signal/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.

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 engine is running. The exterior lamp band is in AUTO. The light sensor determines it is daytime.

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 indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high‐beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal/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.

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

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.

Hazard Warning Flashers

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.

| Hazard Warning Flasher: Press this button located on the instrument panel above the audio

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system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically 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.

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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 the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑36.

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

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. # : Press to turn on or off. An indicator light on the instrument panel 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.

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

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Dome Lamps

Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.

The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate: * (Off): Turns the lamps off. 1 (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.

# $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off. The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner.

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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) K is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. When the driver door is opened, all control lights, Driver Information Center (DIC) lights and door pocket lights turn on. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lights will dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE Q button. This feature can be activated or deactivated in the Configuration Settings menu in the Info Display.

Press CONFIG on the audio system to call up the menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31.

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 lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. The exit lighting feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31.

Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. To prevent battery discharge while driving, the following systems are reduced automatically in two stages and then turned off: . Heated rear window and mirrors . Heated seats

Fan

In the second stage, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message is displayed confirming the activation of the battery discharge protection. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑26. If the exterior lamps or any interior lights are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery power protection system automatically turns the lamp off after about 10 minutes.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

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

Radio

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

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Phone

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 entertainment tasks while driving.

This system provides access to many audio and non‐audio listings.

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

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

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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.

. Set up the tone, speaker

adjustments, and preset radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. 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.

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See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information. Navigation System For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate Navigation System Manual.

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.

A. RADIO/BAND

B. CD/AUX

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

Selects the CD player or an external audio source.

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

D. CONFIG

Opens the Settings menu.

E. ¨ \

H. FAV 1/2/3

Radio: Opens the favorites list.

I.

INFO

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

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

J. AS 1/2

Radio: Opens the autostore list.

K. Z

F. 3 O

Removes a disc from the CD slot.

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

L. Z

G. Buttons 1 to 6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.

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

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

M. CD Slot N. BACK

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

O. TONE

Opens the Tone Settings menu.

P. V / $

Opens the Phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.

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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 3 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. Volume Control 3 O (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust the volume. V / $ (Phone/Mute): For vehicles with OnStar®, press and hold V / $ to mute the infotainment system. To cancel mute, press and hold V / $ again, or turn the 3 O knob.

For vehicles without OnStar®, press V / $ to mute the infotainment system. To cancel mute, press V / $ again, or turn the 3 O knob. Menu System

Controls The Z knob and the BACK button are used to navigate the menu system. Z (Menu/Select): Press to: . Enter the menu system. . Select or activate the highlighted

menu option.

. Confirm a set value.

Turn a system setting on or off.

Turn to: . Highlight a menu option. . Select a value.

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 Z knob to move

the highlighted bar.

2. Press the Z knob to select

the highlighted option.

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Submenus

Setting a Value

Entering a Character Sequence

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

Activating a Setting

1. Turn the Z knob to change the current value of the setting. 2. Press the Z knob to confirm

the setting.

Turning a Function On or Off

1. Turn the Z knob to highlight

the setting.

2. Press the Z knob to

activate the setting.

1. Turn the Z knob to highlight

the function.

2. Press the Z knob to turn the

function on or off.

1. Turn the Z knob to highlight

the character.

2. Press the Z knob to select

the character.

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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3. Press and hold the Z knob

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.

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 that have an equalizer:

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

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

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select EQ. 3. Select the setting.

1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Auto Volume. 4. Select the setting.

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Configuring the Number of Favorites Pages

5. Press the BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

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

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

favorites pages.

5. Press the BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

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

Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. Z (Menu/Select): Turn to search for stations and press to navigate the available menus. INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available for the current song. s © / ¨ \ : Press to search for stations. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations. FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the favorites list and select favorites pages.

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AS 1/2: Press to open the autostore list and select autostore pages. RDS (Radio Data System) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. Radio Menus Radio menus are available for AM and FM. Push the Z knob to open the main radio menu for that band.

Selecting a Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose AM, FM, or XM™, if equipped. The last station that was playing starts playing again. Selecting a Station

Seek Tuning If the radio station is not known: Briefly press s © or ¨ \ to automatically search for the next available station. If a station is not found, the radio switches to a more sensitive search level. If a station still is not found, the frequency that was last active begins to play. If the radio station is known: Press and hold s © or ¨ \ until the station on the display is reached, then release the button.

Manual Tuning Turn the Z knob to select the frequency on the display.

Favorites List 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Favorites List. 3. Select the station.

Station Lists 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done.

3. Select the station.

Category Lists Most stations that broadcast an RDS program‐type code specify the type of programming transmitted. Some stations change the program type code depending on the content. The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list.

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To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select FM Category List. A list of all programming types available displays.

3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit programming of the selected type displays.

4. Select the station.

The category lists are updated when the station lists are updated.

Updating Station & Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can no longer be received: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Update AM or FM Station List, if the stations stored in the station list are no longer received. A station search will be completed and the first station in the updated list will play.

To cancel the station search, press the Z knob. Storing a Station as a Favorite Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.

Storing Stations To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. The stored station will begin playback.

Retrieving Stations Press the FAV 1/2/3 button to open a favorite page or to switch to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the station.

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Autostore Stations AS 1/2 (Autostore): Autostore searches and stores six FM and six AM stations with the strongest signal. To use autostore: 1. Press RADIO/BAND to select

FM or AM.

2. Press AS 1/2 for at least

two seconds. The radio then searches for available stations. 3. The radio automatically stores the six strongest stations found as autostore presets.

Press the AS 1/2 button to alternate between the autostore stations and favorites. AS displays on the radio when using autostore presets. Autostore does not delete previously stored favorite stations. Autostore does not function with XM radio stations.

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Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM 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 XM service. If XM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew" on channel XM1. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.

Control Buttons The buttons used to control the XM radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. Z (Menu/Select): Turn to search for channels and press to navigate the available menus. INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available about the current song. s © / ¨ \ : Press to go to the previous or next channel. FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the favorites list and select favorite pages. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations.

Selecting the XM Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose between the AM, FM, and XM bands. The last channel played in that band begins to play when that band is selected. XM Categories XM channels are organized in categories.

Removing or Adding Categories Channels in a category that have been removed can still be accessed by using the s © or ¨ \ buttons, or the Z knob. To add or remove categories: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select XM Categories. 4. Turn the Z knob to highlight

the category.

5. Press the Z knob to remove

or add the category.

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Selecting an XM Channel XM channels can be selected by station lists or category lists.

Selecting a Channel by Station List XM channels can be selected by using s ©, ¨ \, or the Z knob. To select an XM channel using s © or ¨ \, do one of the following: . Press and release s © or ¨

\ to go to the previous or next channel.

. Press and hold s © or ¨ \ to scroll through the previous or next channels until the channel is reached.

To select an XM channel using the Z knob: 1. Turn the Z knob to highlight

an XM channel.

2. Press the Z knob to select

the channel, or leave the channel highlighted.

To select an XM channel using the menu: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select XM Stations List. 3. Select the channel.

Selecting a Channel by Category 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select XM Category List. A list of

all programming types available displays.

3. Select the programming type. 4. Select the channel.

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Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite Channels from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorites pages. Up to six channels can be stored in each favorites page and the number of available favorites pages can be set.

Storing a Channel as a Favorite To store the channel to a position in the list, press and hold the corresponding 1 to 6 button until the channel can be heard again.

Retrieving Channels Press the FAV button to open a favorites page or to change to another favorites page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the channel.

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XM 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. 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 XM 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 Subscription Please Renew: The XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.

No XM Signal: The system is working properly. The vehicle may be in a location where the XM 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: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM 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. Check Antenna: does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

If this message is

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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 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. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM 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 XM 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, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass.

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If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. 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 your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Satellite Radio Antenna For vehicles with XM 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 CD player can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs. The CD player will not play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.

Care of CDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of the music recorded, and disc handling. Handle discs carefully and store them in their original cases or other protective cases away from direct sunlight and dust. If the bottom surface of a disc is damaged, the disc may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom surface of a disc while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

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If the bottom surface of a disc is dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth, or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge.

Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc; it could get caught in the CD player. If a label is needed, write on the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen. Do not use disc lens cleaners because they could contaminate the lens of the disc optics and damage the CD player.

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Z (Eject): Press to eject the disc. Inserting a CD With the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the CD slot until it is drawn in. Removing a CD Press the Z button. The disc is pushed out of the CD slot. If the disc is not removed after it is ejected, it is pulled back in after a few seconds. Playing a CD or MP3 CD Press the CD/AUX button if there is a disc in the player; it begins playing. Information about the disc and current track is shown on the display depending on the data stored.

Notice: If a label is added to a CD, more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. Control Buttons The buttons used to control the CD player are: CD/AUX: Press to use the CD player. s © / ¨ \ : Press to select tracks or to fast rewind or forward within a track. INFO: Press to display additional information about the current track that may be available. Z (Menu/Select): Turn to select tracks. Press to enter the CD menu and select items.

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Selecting a CD Track Using the control buttons: . Press the s © or ¨ \ button

to select the previous or next track. Turn the Z knob.

Selecting an MP3 Track Using the control buttons: . Press the s © or ¨ \ button

to select the previous or next track. Turn the Z knob.

Using the CD Menu: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Tracks list. 3. Select the track.

Playing Tracks in Random Order Press the Z knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On.

Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold ¨ \ or s © to fast forward or rewind within the current track.

Using the CD Menu: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Playlists/Folders. 3. Select the playlist or folder. 4. Select the track.

Searching for MP3 Tracks The search feature may take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc. FM automatically plays while the disc is being read.

Tracks can be searched by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres

Folder View

To search for tracks: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,

Song Titles, Genres, or Folder View. 4. Select the track.

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Auxiliary Devices This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located in the center console. Some portable audio devices such as iPods®, MP3
players, and USB storage devices can be connected to the vehicle using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or a USB cable.

A. USB port B. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary

input jack

Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 7‑4. Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device.

Adjusting the Volume Turn the 3 O knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device.

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USB Port For vehicles with a USB port, the following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system:

iPods

. PlaysForSure Devices (PFD) . USB Drives

Zunes®

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.

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

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

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

4. Select the track.

Shuffle Press the Z 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 Press the Z knob and set Repeat to On or Off, then press the BACK button to return the main screen. On: Repeats the current track. Off: Starts playing 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 . Genres To search for tracks: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,

Song Titles, Podcasts, or Genres.

4. Select the track.

Shuffle Press the Z 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 Press the Z knob and set Repeat to On or Off. Repeat On: Repeats the current track.

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Repeat Off: Starts playing from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. Only the first 2,500 songs are recognized on the device. When a device is not supported, the message “No supported data found. You can safely disconnect the device” appears.

Connecting a USB Drive Connect the USB drive to the USB port.

Searching for a Track It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the device due to the amount of information stored.

Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display as Unknown. Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists* . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres

Folder View

*This only displays if a playlist is found on the device. To search for tracks: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,

Song Titles, Genres, or Folder View. 4. Select the track.

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Shuffle Press the Z 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 Press the Z knob and set Repeat to On or Off. Repeat On: Repeats the current track. Repeat Off: Starts playing from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes.

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Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) 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 the ignition is 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. $ /i (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation.

Infotainment System Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation on page 7‑4. V /$ (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. 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 3 / 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 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.

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See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards.

Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation on page 7‑4. Pairing A Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls can be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.

The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing information: . Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired.

. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time.

. Pairing should only need to be

completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted.

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

A four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display. If the “Add new GPS device” option is selected, the system will start a search for Bluetooth “Hands‐free” profile devices just like if “Add new Phone” was selected. The additional GPS location feature which would provide the vehicle's GPS location through the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile is not available.

5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process.

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Locate the device named “General Motors” or “Your Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four‐digit PIN provided by the system.

6. The system prompts for a name for the phone and confirms the name provided. This name is used to indicate which phone is connected.

7. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to pair

additional phones.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List.

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. 5. Select the phone to delete and follow the on‐screen prompts.

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. 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 1. Press the V / $ button twice. 2. Enter the character sequence.

See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑4 for more information. 3. Select Call to start dialing the

number.

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

Accepting a Call Turn the Z knob to Answer and press the Z knob. Declining a Call Turn the Z knob to Decline and press the Z knob. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.

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Accepting a Call Turn the Z knob to Answer and press the Z knob. Declining a Call Turn the Z knob to Decline and press the Z knob. Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls: 1. Press the Z knob. 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. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Enter Number.

3. Enter the character sequence then select Call. See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑4 for more information.

4. After the call has been placed,

press the Z knob and select Merge Calls.

5. To add more callers to the

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

Ending a Call Press the Z knob and select Hang Up. Muting a Call

To Mute a Call Press the Z knob and select Mute Call.

To Cancel Mute Press the Z knob and select Mute Call.

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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. Press the Z knob and

select Enter Number.

2. Enter the character sequence;

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

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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 the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls can be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free

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Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing information: . Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired.

To link to a different paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press b / g.

For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “Hands Free.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system responds “Bluetooth ready,” followed by a tone.

. Pairing only needs to be

completed once, unless the pairing information changes or the phone is deleted.

3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN will be used in Step 4.

4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named “General Motors” or “Your Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four‐digit PIN that was provided in Step 3.

5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. This name will be used to indicate which phone is connected. The system confirms the name.

6. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete. 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for

additional phones to be paired.

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Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press b / g.

For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “Hands Free.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system responds “Bluetooth ready,” followed by a tone.

3. Say “List.” The system lists all paired Bluetooth devices. The system will respond “is connected” if a phone is connected to the vehicle.

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press b / g.

For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “Hands Free.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system responds “Bluetooth ready,” followed by a tone.

3. Say “Delete.” The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone.

4. Say the name of the phone to be

deleted. If the phone name is unknown, use the “List” command for a list of all paired phones. The system responds

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“Would you like to delete ? Yes or No,” followed by a tone.

5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone.

The system responds “OK, deleting .”

Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press b / g.

For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “Hands Free.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system responds “Bluetooth ready,” followed by a tone.

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