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SERVICE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM If this message appears, both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system. If these displays remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see Exterior Care on page 10‑72.
Ride Control System Messages
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your dealer for service. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. If this message appears, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. See your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive; however, you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned on.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.
Tire Messages
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low.
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The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑18. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑37, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑45. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the SET/CLR button. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑47.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the ignition or from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park). TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message may display when the washer fluid level is low. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑19.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows on page 2‑17.
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Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu. TUNE/MENU: Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. This feature is unavailable with navigation radios. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. / BACK: Press to exit or move backward in a menu.
Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight Vehicle Settings. Press the CONFIG button until Vehicle is highlighted on vehicles with a navigation system only.
3. Press the center of the TUNE/
MENU knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu. The key must be in the ON/RUN position.
The following list of menu items may be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems
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. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start . Return to Factory Settings? Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the menu. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information.
Vehicles with a navigation system will display a checkmark to indicate this feature is on. Climate and Air Quality If equipped, select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following may be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed This will allow you to select the automatic fan speed. This feature sets the climate control fan speed to maintain the interior temperature. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight High, Medium, or Low. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
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Remote Start Auto Heat Seats On vehicles with remote start and heated seats, the heated seats can be set to on or off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Auto Defog When turned on and high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner or the heater. The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging. When high humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior operation. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight
On or Off. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu.
Auto Rear Defog When on, this feature turns on the rear defogger at vehicle start when the interior temperature is cold and fog is likely. The auto rear defog function can be disabled by pressing 1. When off, the feature can be turned on by pressing 1. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 for more information. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and Chime Volume will be displayed.
Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Normal or High. Press / BACK to confirm and go back to the last menu. Collision/Detection Systems If equipped, select the Collision/ Detection Systems menu and Park Assist will be displayed.
Park Assist This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Assist feature, audible only, to be turned on or off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Park Assist is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
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Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exit Lighting . Vehicle Locator Lights
Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press / BACK to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. When on, the headlamps and back-up lamps will flash when K is pressed. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the TUNE/
MENU knob to highlight On or Off. Press TUNE/MENU to select On or Off. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Auto Door Unlock . Delay Door Lock . Open Door Anti Lock Out . Passive Door Unlock
Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press the TUNE/ MENU knob to confirm and press BACK to go back to the last menu. Press / BACK to return to the last menu.
Delay Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. Press either the power lock button or Q on the RKE transmitter twice to override the delay locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Delay Door Lock is highlighted to select On or Off. Press / BACK to return to the last menu.
Open Door Anti Lock Out When on, all doors will lock. The driver door will then unlock if door locking is requested while the driver door is open, and disable the Delay Door Lock feature. Even when this feature is off, the driver is protected from accidental lockouts when the key is in the ignition.
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If Off is selected, the Open Door Anti Lock Out feature may be enabled through an additional menu selection. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Open Door Anti Lock Out is highlighted to select On or Off. Press / BACK to return to the last menu.
Passive Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors are unlocked by pressing the button on the outside door handle. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Passive Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following will be displayed (depending on the system): . Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock . Remote Unlock Feedback
Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only. When set to Driver Door Only, the driver door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock when K is pressed a second time. When set to
All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Remote Unlock Feedback If equipped, this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Unlock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select On or Off. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Return to Factory Settings? Select Return to Factory Settings? to return all vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select Yes or No. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
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Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-7Lighting
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Exterior Lamp Controls
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Sidemarker Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the following:
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Sidemarker Lamps 5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. . Parking Lamps
Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights
. Sidemarker Lamps
The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. There are four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps
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# (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5‑20.
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer
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 all the way toward you. Then release it.
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. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode. The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The engine is running.
When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on.
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To turn the DRL off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to O and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off.
Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. 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
| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily hold again to turn the flashers off.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash 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. The turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.
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 10‑29.
Front Fog Lamps
# (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps. If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn back on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is on the outboard side of the instrument panel. The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps.
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Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.
Dome Lamps
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
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( (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. H (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is opened. ' (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.
The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.
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The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner. # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and most of the interior lamps turn on briefly when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 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 transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.
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 (Key Access) on page 9‑14 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑16. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.
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Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.
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Infotainment System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-14
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-20
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
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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. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the audio system.
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. Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio stations.
For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. 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 9‑21 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate navigation 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.
Overview (Radio with CD)
Overview (Radio with CD)
1. RADIO/BAND
2. Buttons 1−6
Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.
Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
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3. s © (Previous/Reverse)
8. AUX (Auxiliary)
Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.
4. O /VOL (Power/Volume)
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
5. ¨ \ (Next/Forward)
Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
6. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites Page)
Radio: Opens the favorites list.
7. CD
Selects the CD player.
Selects an external audio source.
9. V / 8 (Phone/Mute) Opens the phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.
10. CD Slot
Insert a CD.
11. TONE
Opens the tone menu.
12. / BACK
Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.
13. TUNE/MENU
Turn to open menus, highlight menu items, or set numeric values while in a menu.
Press to select menu items. Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks. 14. CONFIG (Configuration)
Opens the settings menu.
15.
INFO (Information)
Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.
16. Z (Eject)
Removes a disc from the CD slot.
17. H (Clock)
Opens the clock menu.
18. AS 1-2 (Autostore)
Radio: Opens the auto store stations list.
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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 O /VOL (Power/Volume): 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 O /VOL (Power/Volume): Turn to adjust the volume. V / 8 (Phone/Mute): Press to mute the infotainment system. Press V / 8 again, or turn the O /VOL knob to cancel mute.
Menu System (Radio with CD) For radios with cd and touchscreen, see “Using the System” in the infotainment manual.
Controls The TUNE/MENU knob and / BACK are used to navigate the menu system. TUNE/MENU: 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 TUNE/MENU knob to
move the highlighted bar.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the highlighted option.
Submenus An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.
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Activating a Setting
Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the setting.
highlight the function.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
activate the setting.
turn the function on or off.
Setting a Value
Entering a Character Sequence
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to change the current value of the setting.
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the character.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the character.
confirm the setting.
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Press / BACK 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. 3. Press and hold the TUNE/MENU
knob until the value changes to 0.
Press / BACK 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.
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3. Select the value. Press / BACK 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 / BACK to go back to the Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles that have an equalizer: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select EQ presets. 3. Select the setting. Press / BACK to go back to the Tone Settings menu.
System Settings
Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages To configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 4. Select the number of available
favorite pages.
5. Press / BACK to go back to the
System Configuration menu.
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 CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Auto Volume. 4. Select the setting. 5. Press / BACK 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. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Maximum Startup
Volume.
4. Select the setting. 5. Press / BACK to go back to the
System Configuration menu.
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Radio
AM-FM Radio For vehicles equipped with radios with cd and touchscreen, see “AM-FM Radio” in the infotainment manual.
Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: O /VOL (Power/Volume): . Press to turn the radio on or off.
Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume. The volume is adjusted for the current audio source or voice prompts.
RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and SiriusXM®, if equipped. TUNE/MENU: Turn to navigate the available menus and to search for stations.
INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available for the current song. s © or ¨ \ : Press to search for stations. FAV 1-2-3: Press to open the favorites list and select the favorites page. Buttons 1−6: Press to select preset stations. AS 1-2 (Autostore): Press to open the autostore list. Radio Menus Radio menus are available for AM and FM. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to open the main radio menu for that band.
Selecting a Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. The last station that was playing starts playing again.
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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 TUNE/MENU knob to select the frequency on the display.
Favorites List 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Favorites List. 3. Select the station.
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Station Lists 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU 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. Turn the TUNE/MENU 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.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob until
Radio Settings displays. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to display other options within that feature.
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. Turn the TUNE/MENU 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 TUNE/MENU knob. Radio Settings To access the Radio Settings menu: 1. Press the CONFIG button.
Audio system settings or features can be customized for: . Audio Cue Options . Auto Volume . Gracenote Options . Startup Volume . Number of Favorite Pages . XM Categories . RDS . Software Version Menus Audio Cue Options: Audio Cue Volume: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to increase or decrease the audio cue volume. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to On or Off to turn Audio Cues on or off. Auto Volume: Turn the TUNE/ MENU knob to select volume Off, Low, Medium, or High.
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Gracenote Options: Press the TUNE/MENU knob to turn Normalization on or off. Startup Volume: Turn the TUNE/ MENU knob to increase or decrease the infotainment startup volume. Number of Favorite Pages: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the number of favorites. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select. XM Categories: If equipped, turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the category. Press the TUNE/ MENU knob to select. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Show all XM Categories to display all categories. RDS: Press the TUNE/MENU knob to turn RDS on or off. Software Version Menus: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the menu. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select software menu.
Finding a Station Select a band such as AM, FM, or SIriusXM (if equipped).
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find a radio station. To select a preset station, press the corresponding preset button. See “Mixed-Band Presets” following for more information.
Seeking a Station Press s © or ¨ \ to search for a station. Storing a Station as a Favorite Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. Each page can store six preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands. To scroll through the pages, press the FAV 1-2-3 (favorites) button. The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each list display at the bottom of the screen. The number of preset FAV lists can be changed.
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To store a radio station to a favorites page: 1. Press the RADIO/BAND button
until the desired band is selected.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
the station.
3. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to
scroll the list.
4. Press and hold one of the preset
buttons for more than two seconds. The station frequency appears on the preset button at the bottom of the display.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset
in each page.
To recall a preset station from a favorites page: 1. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to
scroll to the page.
2. Press the preset button. The
stored preset station is recalled.
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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 until a beep sounds. SEARCH displays on the radio, followed by the number of stations found.
3. The radio will automatically store
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 SIriusXM radio stations.
Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can: . Seek to stations broadcasting
the selected type of programming.
. Receive announcements
concerning local and national emergencies.
. Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information 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.
The RDS system is always on. When information is broadcast from the current FM station, the station name or call letters display on the audio screen. RDS can provide a program type (PTY) for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast.
Satellite Radio For vehicles equipped with radios with cd and touchscreen, see “Satellite Radio” in the infotainment manual. 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
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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.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079
(Canada). Control Buttons The buttons used to control the SiriusXM radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM. s © or ¨ \ : Press to go to the previous or next channel. FAV 1-2-3: Press to open the favorites list. Buttons 1−6: Press to select a favorite. TUNE/MENU: Turn to select a channel.INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available about the current song. w / j (Play/Pause): Press to pause time shifted content, if equipped. Selecting the SiriusXM Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose between AM, FM, and XM. The last channel played in that band begins to play when that band is selected. SiriusXM Categories SiriusXM 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 TUNE/MENU knob. To add or remove categories: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings.
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3. Select XM Categories. 4. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the category.
5. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to
remove or add the category.
Selecting an SiriusXM Channel SiriusXM channels can be selected by using s © or ¨ \ , the TUNE/ MENU knob, or the TUNE/MENU system. Selecting a Channel Using s © or ¨ \ . 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 channel until the channel is reached.
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Selecting a Channel Using the TUNE/MENU Knob To select a channel using the TUNE/MENU knob: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and
select Channel List.
2. Select the desired channel.
Selecting a Channel Using the TUNE/MENU System 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select XM Category List. 3. Select the category. 4. Select the channel. Storing an SiriusXM Channel as a Favorite Channels from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six channels can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite 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 1-2-3 button to open a favorite page or to change to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the channel. SiriusXM Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) or 1-877-209-0079 (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. 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.
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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. 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.
No Information: The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. No Subscription Please Renew: SiriusXM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079
(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. 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.If tuned to channel 0,
If this message
If this message is
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.
Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as 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.
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. 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. Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens.
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.
Satellite Radio Antenna The SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open.
Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System, and GPS (Global Positioning System), if the vehicle has these features. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear reception.
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Audio Players
CD Player For vehicles equipped with radios with cd and touchscreen, see “CD Player” in the infotainment manual. The CD player can be used for CDs and MP3s. With the ignition on, insert a CD into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and begins playing. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for video to display. The system is capable of playing: . Most audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW . MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality
of the music or video that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled. To avoid damage to the CD player: . Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
. Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the player. Insert only one disc at a time.
. Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
If a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the disc using a marking pen. Control Buttons The buttons used to control the CD player are: CD: Press to select the CD player. s © or ¨ \: Press to select tracks or to rewind or fast forward within a track.
INFO (Information): Press to display additional information about the current track that may be available. TUNE/MENU: Turn this knob to display the track list. Press to select the track from the list. The system plays the selected track and returns to the CD screen. 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 Z. 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 button if there is a disc in the player; it begins playing.
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Information about the disc and current track is shown on the display depending on the data stored.
Selecting a CD Track Using the control buttons: . Press s © or ¨ \ to select the
previous or next track. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
Using the CD Menu: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Tracks list. 3. Select the track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold s © or ¨ \ to rewind or fast forward within the current track.
Selecting an MP3 Track Using the control buttons: . Press s © or ¨ \ to select the
previous or next track. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
Using the CD Menu: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU 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. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Genres, or Folder View. 4. Select the track. Error Messages If Disc Read Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The disc has an invalid or unknown format. The disc is not from a correct region. The disc is very hot. Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal. The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother.
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The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. Try the disc again later. There was a problem while burning the disc. The label is caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer.
Auxiliary Devices For vehicles equipped with radios with cd and touchscreen, see “Auxiliary Devices” in the infotainment manual. The optional AUX input allows portable devices to connect to the vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary jack or USB port.
Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 7‑4. The AUX input and USB port are in the center console. 3.5 mm Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume Turn the O /VOL knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device. USB Port Not all USB drives are compatible with the USB port. Check the height of the USB drive prior to closing the arm rest.
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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. Devices are also charged while plugged into the USB port. 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 that are found can be searched for by: . Playlists
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. Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres . Audio Books . Composers To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres,
