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Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
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.
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.
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| (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
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 10-31.
Front Fog Lamps
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.
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
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. # (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.
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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
' (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.
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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. ( (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.
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 at night or in areas of limited lighting 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 lamps 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 5-32.
Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. If equipped with Keyless Access, the exterior lamps and dome lamps automatically turn on when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-16. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-19
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Infotainment System 7-1
Introduction
Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features.
{ Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non-audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the audio system.
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. Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio stations.
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. 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)
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.
3. s © (Previous/Reverse)
Radio: Seeks the previous station.
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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.
8. AUX (Auxiliary)
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.
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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 touch screen, 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.
3. Select the value.
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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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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.
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AM-FM Radio For radios with CD and touch screen, 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.
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.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob until
Radio Settings displays. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to display other options within that feature.
Audio system settings or features can be customized for: . Auto Volume . Maximum Start Up Volume . Radio Favorites . RDS Options . XM Categories Auto Volume: Turn the TUNE/ MENU knob to select volume Off, Low, Medium, or High. Maximum Start Up Volume: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to increase or decrease the infotainment startup volume. Radio Favorites: Turn the TUNE/ MENU knob to highlight the number of favorites. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select. RDS Options: Press the TUNE/ MENU knob to turn RDS on or off.
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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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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.
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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 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 radios with CD and touch screen, 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 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.Buick Verano Owner Manual 6042574) - 2014 - crc - 10/18/13
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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. 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.
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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.
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,
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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.
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. 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
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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.
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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. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected.
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{ Caution
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.
{ Caution
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.
Audio Players
CD Player For radios with CD and touch screen, 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
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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.
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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.
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 radios with CD and touch screen, 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.
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The AUX input and USB port (if equipped) 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.
If equipped 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, Audio Books, or Composers.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off, then press the / BACK button to return to the main screen. On: Plays tracks in the current folder in random order.
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Off: Plays tracks in the current folder in sequential order.
Repeat Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Repeat to On or Off, then press the / BACK button to return to the main screen. On: Repeats the current track. Off: Starts playback from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune
Connecting a PFD or Zune Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port.
Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums
. Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Podcasts, or Genres.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Functionality Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. On: Plays current tracks in random order. Off: Plays current tracks in sequential order.
Repeat Functionality Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Repeat to On or Off. Repeat On: Repeats the current track.
Repeat Off: Starts playback from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. Only the first 10,000 songs are recognized on the device. When a device is not supported, the message “No supported data found. You can safely disconnect the device” appears.
Connecting a USB Drive Connect the USB drive to the USB port.
Searching for a Track It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the device due to the amount of information stored.
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Shuffle Functionality Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. On: Plays current tracks in random order. Off: Plays current tracks in sequential order.
Repeat Functionality Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Repeat to On or Off. Repeat On: Repeats the current track. Repeat Off: Starts playback from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes.
Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display as Unknown. Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists* . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres
Folder View
*This only displays if a playlist is found on the device. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Genres, or Folder View. 4. Select the track.
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Bluetooth (Overview) For radios with CD and touch screen, see “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. 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.
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. Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment system.
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section. 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.
. See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section.
{ 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 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.
$ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation.
Infotainment System Controls If equipped, the infotainment system allows certain controls to be selected on the infotainment display. For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation on page 7-4. V / 8 (Phone/Mute): Press to enter the Phone main menu. Press to mute the audio system. 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 O /VOL 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 13-15.
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For radios with CD and touch screen, see “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation on page 7-4. Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
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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 bepaired 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.
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Pairing a Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or
Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth. 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 and select the device named after the vehicle make and model in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 4, or to confirm the six-digit code matches. The system recognizes the new connected phone 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.
3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or
Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. 5. Select the phone to delete and follow the on screen prompts.
Linking to a Different Phone To link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started.
1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or
Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. 5. Select the new phone to link to
and follow the on screen prompts. If delete is selected, the highlighted phone will be deleted.
Making a Call Using Phone Book For cell phones that support the phone book feature, the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone to make calls. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Phone Book and Call Lists menus are automatically available.
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The Phone Book menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. To make a call using the Phone Book menu: 1. Press V / 8 once or twice,
depending on the radio.
2. Select Phone Book from the
home screen.
3. Search through the list by
selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with, or press the TUNE/MENU button to scroll through the entire list of names/numbers in the phone book.
4. Select the name or number you
want to call. Making a Call To make a call: 1. Press V / 8 once or twice,
depending on the radio.
2. Enter the character sequence.
See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7-4.
3. Select Call to start dialing the
number.
Accepting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to “Answer” and press TUNE/MENU to accept the call.
Declining a Call Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to “Decline” and press TUNE/MENU to decline the call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
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Accepting a Call Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to “Answer” and press TUNE/MENU to accept the call.
Declining a Call Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to “Decline” and press TUNE/MENU to decline the call.
Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls: 1. Turn or press the TUNE/
MENU knob.
2. Select Switch Calls from
the menu.
Conference Calling Conference calling and three-way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
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To start a conference while in a current call: 1. Turn or press the TUNE/
MENU knob.
2. Select Enter Number or press
the TUNE/MENU knob to select Enter Number.
3. For the radio with CD only, enter
the character sequence then select Call. See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7-4. For the radio with CD and touch screen, enter the number.
4. After the call has been placed, turn or press TUNE/MENU and choose Merge Calls.
5. To add more callers to the
conference call, repeat Steps 1–4. The number of callers that can be added is limited by your wireless service carrier.
Ending a Call Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Hang Up.
Muting a Call
To Mute a Call Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Mute Call.
To Cancel Mute Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Mute Call. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven phone system. For the radio with CD: 1. Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Enter Number. 2. Enter the character sequence.
See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7-4.
For the radio with CD and Touch Screen: 1. Touch Enter Number.
2. Use the keypad to enter the
number.
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
Using Voice Recognition For radios with CD and touch screen, see “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. To use voice recognition, press the b / g button located on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information say "Help" while you are in a voice recognition menu. 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
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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 bepaired 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.
