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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 lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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| (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button on the instrument panel above the audio 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 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


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


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change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. 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 may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑35.


Fog Lamps


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


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


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Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.


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


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. H (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn on automatically if the airbags are deployed.


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Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 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, then the dome lamp and remaining interior lights dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34.


Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lights and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. For vehicles with keyless access, the exterior lamps and dome lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑15. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34.


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 5‑29. 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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Introduction


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


Radio


AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-15


Audio Players


CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18


Phone


Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-22
Bluetooth (Infotainment


Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24


Bluetooth (Voice


Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27


Trademarks and License Agreements


Trademarks and License


Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34


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Introduction


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


{ WARNING


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


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


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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 9‑3. Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment.


The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23. The vehicle may have a base radio that is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connective radio and the navigation system, audio players, phone, and voice recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).


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


Overview Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some features when driving. A grayed-out function is not available when the vehicle is moving. All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: . Become familiar with the


infotainment system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons. . Set up the audio by presetting


favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.


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. Set up phone numbers in


advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or a single voice command for vehicles equipped with phone capability. { WARNING


Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often while using the navigation system could cause a crash and you or others could be injured or killed. Focus your attention on driving and limit glances at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use voice guidance whenever possible.


The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and the touch screen. See “Infotainment Control Buttons” in this section for more information.


1. HOME


2. SRCE (Source)


Press to go to the Home Page. See “Home Page” in this section.


Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora, Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio.


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3. s © (Previous/Reverse)


5. ¨ \ (Next/Forward)


8. H (Clock Menu)


CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7‑15 or Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous strong station.


4. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)


Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.


CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press to seek the next track. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7‑15 or Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous strong station.


6. 3 / O (Volume/Power)


Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume.


7. Buttons 1−6


When using AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), the preset buttons can be used to select stored stations.


Press to set the time. Press + or − to increase or decrease the hours and minutes displayed on the clock. See “Clock” in the owner manual. INFO (Information)


Press to display available source information.


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10. V / $ (Phone/Mute)


Press to enter the phone main screen. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑22 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27 or OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Press and hold to mute and unmute the infotainment system.


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11. TONE


15. w j (Play/Pause)


Press to access the Tone Settings menu screen to adjust Bass, Mid (Midrange), Treble, EQ, Fade, and Balance. Tone settings are specific to each source. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9.


12. BACK


Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.


13. CD Slot 14. Multifunction Knob


Press to enter the menu for the current band or media. Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature. Turn to manually change the radio station.


Press to pause or resume playback. This feature is unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). See CD Player on page 7‑15
or Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.


16. Z (Eject)


Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player on page 7‑15. 17. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite Pages)


Press to display or change the current favorite page number above the preset buttons. Keep pressing to scroll through the favorites pages. The stored stations for each list display on the bottom of the screen. The number of preset Favorite Pages can be changed by pressing the Config button on the Home Page, then


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pressing Radio Settings, and then pressing Number of Favorite Pages.


18. AS 1/2 (Autostore)


Autostore Autostore searches and stores six FM and six AM stations with the strongest signal. To use autostore: 1. Press SRCE 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.


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Autostore does not function with XM radio stations, if equipped. Infotainment Control Buttons The buttons on the faceplate are used to start primary functions while using the infotainment system. Touch Screen Buttons Touch screen buttons are on the screen and highlighted when a feature is available. Some toggle screen buttons highlight when active and gray out when inactive. Home Page The infotainment system displays a home page that makes it easy to access. Back: Page, press Back to return to page 1 of the Home Page. If on page 1, Back serves no function. Home: While navigating through other menus, press to go back to the Home Page to start a different feature.


If on page 2 of the Home


Fav: Press to display a page of stored (favorite) AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) stations. Keep pressing Fav to scroll through the favorite pages. Info: Press to toggle through an audio information screen. The Home Page Menu lists the options Customize Home Page and Restore Home Page Defaults. Out of all available Home Page icons, up to eight icons can be selected and sorted for the first Home Page screen. Home Page Features Various functions are disabled when the vehicle is moving. Press the Now Playing screen button to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, and AUX.


See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9, Satellite Radio on page 7‑11, CD Player on page 7‑15, and Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. Press the Phone screen button to display the Phone main page. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑22
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27.


Press the Config screen button to display the Config main page. From this display, you can adjust features such as time and date, radio, phone, vehicle, and display. Press the Tone screen button to display the Tone main page. Adjust the tone and speakers by pressing


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the screen buttons to change the levels of sound for treble, midrange, bass, fade, and balance. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9. Press the FM screen button to display the FM main page and play the current or last tuned FM station. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9. Press the AM screen button to display the AM main page and play the current or last tuned AM station. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9. Press the XM screen button (if equipped) to display the XM main page and play the current or last tuned XM channel. See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11. Press the CD screen button to display the CD main page and play the current or last CD track selected. See CD Player on page 7‑15. Press the USB screen button to display the USB main page and play the current or last track selected. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.


Press the AUX screen button to access any connected auxiliary device. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18. For eAssist vehicles, press the Energy screen button to display the Power Flow display. The Power Flow display indicates the energy flow direction, the high voltage battery charge level, and the current eAssist operating mode. Press the Energy screen button to display the Power Flow display indicates the energy flow direction, the high voltage battery charge level, and the current eAssist operating mode. The Configuration Menu is used to adjust features and preferences, such as Sound, Radio, Nav (Navigation), Display, or Clock Settings. 1. Press the Config screen button


on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate.


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2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until the


desired option displays. Select the desired settings to change.


Languages The vehicle supports English, French (Canadian), and Spanish. The default language is English. To change the display language, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34 for more information. Time and Date Settings From the Time and Date Settings screen button, press to display the Time and Date Settings menu. Set Time: Press + or − to increase or decrease the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock. Set Date: Press + or − to increase or decrease the day. Set Time Format: Press the 12 HR screen button for standard time; press the 24 HR screen button for military time.


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Set Date Format: Depending on the region, the following date formats may be available: MM/DD/ YYYY, DD.MM.YYYY, or YYYY/ MM/DD. Radio Settings Press the Config button on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate to enter the menu options. Turn the Multifunction knob or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll through the available options. Press the Multifunction knob or press Radio Settings to display the radio settings menu. Press this feature to make changes for radio information displayed, preset pages, Auto Volume Control, and XM Categories Restore. See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11 (if equipped), for more information about XM Categories. The Radio Settings are: Speed Dependent Volume: Select OFF, Low, Medium, or High sensitivity to automatically adjust the volume to minimize the effects of unwanted background noise that


can result from changing road surfaces, driving speeds, or open windows. This feature works best at lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound system volume. Startup Volume: Press to set the maximum volume level for startup that will be used even if a higher volume had been set when the radio was turned off. Radio Favorites: Press to select the number of FAV pages to be used in the system. Add/Remove XM Categories: Press to customize which available XM Categories are used and displayed in the system. Phone Settings See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑22 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27 in the “Phone” section for more information on phone settings.


Vehicle Settings See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34 for more information. Display Settings Press the Config button on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate, then select Display Settings from the list. The following options may display: Dimming Mode: Press to change the screen background. The Automatic setting adjusts the screen background automatically depending on the exterior lighting conditions. To change the overall brightness setting for the display, use the vehicle interior lighting instrument panel illumination control.


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English and Metric Unit Conversion To change the display units between English and metric units, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑24 for more information. Cleaning the Display Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces could scratch the glass. Use only a soft cloth and do not spray cleaner directly on the system as it could affect the mechanical parts. Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or use a volatile liquid such as paint thinner; it could scratch the surface or erase the characters on the buttons.


Radio


AM-FM Radio


Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: SRCE: Press to choose between AM, FM, XM™, if equipped, and CD. Multifunction Knob: 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 © or ¨ \ : 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 Multifunction knob to open the main radio menu for that band.


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Selecting a Band Press the SRCE button to choose AM, FM, XM, if equipped, or CD. 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 Multifunction knob to select the frequency on the display.


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


Station Lists 1. Press the Multifunction 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.


To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Press the Multifunction 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 and Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can no longer be received: 1. Press the Multifunction 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.


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To cancel the station search, press the Multifunction 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.


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 SRCE 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 SiriusXM Satellite Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew" on channel XM1. For more information, contact SiriusXM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.


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Control Buttons The buttons used to control the SiriusXM radio are: SRCE: Press to choose between AM, FM, XM, if equipped, and CD. Multifunction Knob: 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 © or ¨ \ : 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.


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


Config screen button or the CONFIG button on the faceplate.


2. Select Radio Settings from the


Config Menu list.


3. Select Add/Remove XM


Categories.


4. From the Add/Remove XM


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


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


Config screen button or the CONFIG button on the faceplate.


2. Select Radio Settings from the


Config Menu list.


3. Select XM Album Art to turn on


or off.


SiriusXM Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.


XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated. No action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your SiriusXM subscription package. Channel Unavailable: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. No Artist Info: The system is working properly. No artist information is available at this time on this channel.


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CAT Not Found: The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. XM Radio ID: this message alternates with the SiriusXM Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check Antenna: does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.


If this message


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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.


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 SiriusXM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. No XM Signal: The system is working properly. The vehicle may be in a location where the SiriusXM signal is being blocked. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return.


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


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


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


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


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Satellite Radio Antenna For vehicles with SiriusXM satellite radio service, the antenna is 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. If the bottom surface of a disc is dirty, take a soft lint-free cloth, or dampen a clean soft cloth in a


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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. 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.


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Control Buttons The buttons used to control the CD player are: SRCE (Source): Press to use the CD player. s © or ¨ \ : 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. Multifunction Knob: Turn to select tracks. Press to enter the CD menu and select items. Z (Eject): Press to eject the disc. Playing an Audio CD 1. Press the CD screen button on


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


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


3. Press to select the desired


option.


On the CD main page a track number displays at the beginning of each track. Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available. Use the following controls to play the disc: w / j (Play/Pause): Use to start, pause, or resume play. s © (Seek/Previous): . Press to seek to the beginning of


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


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


\ ¨ (Seek/Next): . Press to seek to the next track. . Press and hold to fast forward


through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. Multifunction Knob: Turn to the right or left to select the next or previous track. Press this knob to select the menu. If a track is selected from the list, the system plays the track and returns to the CD screen.


MP3


Playing an MP3 CD To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD.” The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play: . Sampling rate: 16 kHz,


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


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


. Maximum number of folders:


eight folders with 255 files per folder.


. Maximum of 1,000 files on


a disc.


. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW


with a maximum capacity of 700 MB. The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Genre information requires a CD to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus.


MP3 Music Menu Press the Menu screen button while that source is active to access the menu.


Press any of the following buttons on the MP3 Menu: Shuffle Songs: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle. Playlists: Press to view the playlists stored on the disc. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Artists: Press to view the list of artists 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 a song from the list to begin playback. Albums: Press 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 to begin playback. Song Titles: Press to display a list of all songs on the disc. Songs are displayed as stored on the disc.


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There might be a delay before the list displays. To begin playback, select a song from the list. Genres: Press to view the genres. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Folders: Press to open a folder list to access the files within the folder structure.


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 Folders If a root directory or folder is empty or contains only folders, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a compressed audio file. The empty folder(s) are not displayed or numbered.


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


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


Preprogrammed Playlists The radio recognizes preprogrammed playlists; however, there is no editing capability. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files.


Auxiliary Devices This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:


Laptop computer


. MP3 player 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). Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, the system automatically begins playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the Now Playing screen button on the Home Page, then press Source


repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the AUX source screen is selected. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Overview on page 7‑2. 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 (PFDs) . USB Drives


Zunes®


Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zunes are compatible with the infotainment system. Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device or Microsoft Transfer Protocol (MTP) device can be connected to the USB port. The USB port is in the center console. The USB icon displays when the USB device is connected.


USB MP3 Player and USB Drives The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC). . Only USB MP3 players and USB


drives with a sector size or 512 bytes and a cluster size smaller or equal to 32 kbytes in the FAT32 file system are supported.


. Hard disk drives are not


supported. The following restrictions apply for the data stored on a USB MP3 player or USB device: ‐ Maximum folder structure


depth: 11 levels.


‐ Maximum number of MP3/


WMA files that can be displayed: 1,000


. WMA with Digital Rights


Management (DRM) from online music shops cannot be played. WMA files can only be played


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back safely if they were created with Windows Media Player version 8 or later. ‐ Applicable playlist extensions


are: .m3u, .pls.


‐ Playlist entries must be in the


form of relative paths.


‐ The system attribute for


folders/files that contain audio data must not be set.


To play a USB device, do one of the following: . Connect the USB and it begins


to play.


. Press the Now Playing screen button on the Home Page, then press the SRCE button on the faceplate repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the USB source screen is selected.


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While the USB source is active, use the following to operate USB function: w / j (Play/Pause): Press to start, pause, or resume play of the current media source. s © (Seek/Previous): 1. Press to seek to the beginning of


the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, the previous track plays. If playing longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.


2. Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback.


3. Release to return to playing


speed. Elapsed time displays.


\ ¨ (Seek/Next): 1. Press to seek to the next track. 2. Press and hold to advance


quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.


USB Menu Press any of the following buttons on the USB Menu: Shuffle Songs: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle. Playlists: Press to view the playlists stored on the USB. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Artists: Press to view the list of artists stored on the USB. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist. There might be a delay before the list displays. To select a song, touch All Songs then select a song or touch an album then select a song from the list to begin playback. Albums: Press to view the albums on the USB. 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 to begin playback. Song Titles: Press to display a list of all songs on the USB. Songs are displayed as stored on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. To begin playback, select a song from the list. Genres: Press to view the genres on the USB. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Folders: Press to open a folder list to access the files within the folder structure.


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


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Playing from an iPod® This feature supports the following iPod models:


iPod nano® (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPod® with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation). Video is not shown; only audio is supported. iPod classic® (6th generation) iPod touch® (1st and 2nd generation)


There may be problems with operation and function in the following situations: . When connecting an iPod on


which a more recent version of the firmware is installed than is supported by the infotainment system.


. When connecting an iPod on


which firmware from other providers is installed.


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To connect and control an iPod, connect one end of the standard iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock connector. Connect the other end to the USB port in the center console. iPod music information displays on the radio’s display and begins playing through the vehicle’s audio system. The iPod battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on. When the vehicle is off while an iPod is connected using the iPod USB cable, the iPod battery stops charging and the iPod automatically turns off. If the iPod is an unsupported model, it can still be listened to in the vehicle by connecting to the auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.


iPod Menu Shuffle Songs: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle.


Press any of the following buttons on the iPod Menu: Playlists: 1. Press to view the playlists stored


on the iPod.


2. Select a playlist name to view a


list of all songs in the playlist.


3. Select the desired song from the


list to begin playback.


Artists: 1. Press to view the artists stored


on the iPod.


2. Select an artist name to view a


list of all songs by the artist.


3. Select the desired song from the


list to begin playback.


Albums: 1. Press to view the albums stored


on the iPod.


2. Select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album or select All Songs to view all songs by the artist.


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3. Select the desired song from the


list to begin playback.


Song Titles: 1. Press to view a list of all songs


stored on the iPod.


2. Select the desired song from the


list to begin playback.


Genres: 1. Press to view the genres stored


on the iPod.


2. Select a genre name to view a


list of artists of that genre.


3. Select an artist to view albums


or All Songs to view all songs of that genre.


4. Select album to view songs. 5. Select the desired song from the


list to begin playback.


Podcasts: 1. Press to view the podcasts


stored on the iPod.


2. Select a podcast name to play


the desired podcast.


Composers: 1. Press to view the composers


stored on the iPod.


2. Select a composer name to view


a list of all songs by that composer.


3. Select the desired song from the


list to begin playback.


Audio Books: 1. Press to view the audio books


stored on the iPod.


2. Select an audio book name to view a list of all audio books. 3. Select the desired audio book from the list to begin playback.


Playing from an iPhone® This feature supports the following iPhone model:


iPhone (3G – 3GS)


To use the iPhone, follow the same instructions as stated earlier for using an iPod.


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/Mute): 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 7‑2. V / $ (Phone/Mute): Press to enter the Phone main menu. Press to mute audio. 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 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 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 7‑2. 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 Overview on page 7‑2.


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.


3. Select Bluetooth.


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4. Select Pair Device (Phone).


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

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