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With the vehicle on, insert a disc into the slot, label side up. Press the MEDIA button to select CD as a source. 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 that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled.

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There can be increased skipping, difficulty in recording tracks, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known good disc. 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.

. Use a marking pen to label the

top of the disc.

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Loading and Ejecting Discs To load a disc: 1. Turn the vehicle on. 2.

Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.

Playing an Audio CD Press the MEDIA button on the faceplate until CD is selected. On the CD main page, a track number displays at the beginning of each track. Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available.

Use the following controls to play the disc: t or 7 (Seek Previous/Fast Reverse): While on the CD main page, press just above the chrome bar and below the t. . Press to seek to the beginning of

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

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

u or 6 (Seek Next/Fast Forward): While on the CD main page, press just above the chrome bar and below the u. . Press to seek to the next track. . Press and hold to fast forward

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

j /r (Pause/Play): While on the CD main page. Press just above the chrome bar and below pause/play to pause. Press again to resume. Z (Shuffle): Press just above the chrome bar and below the Z to play the songs in random order. Press again to turn off.

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If a Blu-ray Disc® or DVD disc is loaded into the CD player and the CD screen button is selected, a message comes on the screen to use the Video application. The Video application is only available on vehicles with rear seat entertainment.

CD Menu While on the CD main page, press the MENU knob to display the CD menu and the following may display: Browse: Select to display the files or songs on the CD. See “Browse CD Media” later in this section. Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. Auto Volume: feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. Select the level

If equipped, this

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between off, low, medium-low, medium, medium-high, and high. Press S BACK to go to the previous menu. Bose® AudioPilot®: If equipped, this feature can be turned on or off. See “Bose® AudioPilot®” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: If equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined EQ modes. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. DSP Modes: Bose® Surround Sound System, this feature adjusts DSP modes. See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8.

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Browse CD Media Use to browse the track list on a CD.

Error Messages If Disc 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 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.

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If Disc Player Error displays, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The player temperature is too high. There are load or eject errors.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer. Playing an MP3 CD To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD.” The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play: . Sampling rate: 16 kHz,

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

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

. Maximum number of folders:

eight folders with 255 files per folder.

. Maximum of 1,000 files on

a disc.

. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.

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

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

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

USB Port

Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) device can be connected to the USB port. The USB ports are in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin.

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

. Hard disk drives are not

supported.

To play a USB device: . Connect the USB. . Press the MEDIA button on the

faceplate until the connected device is shown.

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While the USB source is active, use the icons on the screen to operate USB function: . t (Seek Previous/Fast

Reverse)

. u (Seek Next/Fast Forward)

j /r (Play/Pause)

. Z (Shuffle) For information on how to use the screen icons, see “Playing an Audio CD.”

USB Menu Press the MENU knob to display the USB menu and the following may display: Browse: Select to display the files and folders on the USB device. Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under “Playing an Audio CD.”

If equipped, see

Auto Volume: “Playing an Audio CD.” Bose® AudioPilot®: If equipped, this feature can be turned on or off. See “Bose® AudioPilot®” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: If equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined EQ modes. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. DSP Modes: Bose® Surround Sound System, this feature adjusts the DSP modes. See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. Playing from an iPod® This feature supports the following iPod models:

If equipped with a

iPod nano® (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5 generation).

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iPod classic® (6th generation) iPod touch® (1st and 2nd generation)

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

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

. When connecting an iPod on

which firmware from other providers is installed.

To connect and control an iPod: 1. Connect one end of the standard

iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock connector.

2. Connect the other end to a USB

port in the center console or in the center stack storage bin.

3. Press the MEDIA button to

select the source.

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

iPod Menu Press the MENU knob to display the iPod Menu and the following may display: Browse: Select to display the files or songs on the iPod. See “Browse iPod Media” later in this section.

If equipped, see

Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under “Playing an Audio CD.” Auto Volume: “Playing an Audio CD.” Bose® AudioPilot®: If equipped, this feature can be turned on or off. See “Bose® AudioPilot®” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: If equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined EQ modes. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. DSP Modes: Bose® Surround Sound System, this feature adjusts the DSP modes. See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8.

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Browse iPod Media Use the following to browse: Playlists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to view the playlists stored on the iPod.

2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the playlist.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.

Artists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to view the artists stored on the iPod.

2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to select the album from the list.

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4. To begin playback, select a song

4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

from the album.

Albums: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to view the albums stored on the iPod.

2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album.

and press to select an album to view songs.

5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.

Songs: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to view a list of all songs stored on the iPod.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.

and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.

Genres: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

and press to view the genres stored on the iPod.

2. Turn the MENU knob to select a

genre name to view a list of artists of that genre.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

an artist and press to select to view albums by that artist.

Playing from an iPhone® or iPad® This feature supports iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPad. Follow the same instructions as stated earlier for using an iPod.

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SD Card Reader This vehicle has an SD card reader in the center console. Set up any SD card while the vehicle is in P (Park). 1. Plug the SD card into the reader. 2. Press the MEDIA button to

select the SD device.

If an SD card has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the MEDIA screen button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the SD card screen is selected.

Playing Music from the SD Card An SD card is played the same way a USB device is played. See USB Port on page 7‑16.

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Auxiliary Jack This vehicle has an AUX port in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:

Laptop computer

. Audio music player This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary devices should be set up while the vehicle is in P (Park). Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack.

If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly to scroll through all of the available audio source screens, until the AUX source screen is selected.

Playing from the AUX Port An auxiliary device is played through the audio system and controlled through the device itself.

AUX Menu Press the MENU knob to display the AUX menu and the following may display: Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under “Playing an Audio CD.”

If equipped, see

Auto Volume: “Playing an Audio CD.” Bose® AudioPilot®: If equipped, this feature can be turned on or off. See “Bose® AudioPilot®” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: If equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined EQ modes. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8. DSP Modes: Bose® Surround Sound System, this feature adjusts the DSP modes. See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8.

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Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) Instructions for using the cell phone may differ between infotainment systems. For vehicles with the CUE infotainment system, see the CUE infotainment manual. Bluetooth-capable systems can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in

a hands-free mode.

. Sharing of the cell phone’s

address book or contact list with the vehicle.

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

features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete

duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts.

. Review the controls and

operation of the infotainment system.

. 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

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

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

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Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons on the faceplate and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system.

Steering Wheel Controls g (Push to Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition. c (End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system.

Infotainment System Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7‑3. MENU: Turn to scroll through the phone menu, including Contact, Recent Calls, Keypad, and Bluetooth Devices. Press to select an entry and dial when appropriate.

{ (Home Page): Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page on page 7‑4. PHONE: Press to enter the phone main menu. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑23 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑21. Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. Noise: The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice.

Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the O knob during a call to change the volume level. The system maintains a minimum volume level. Bluetooth Audio Quality Turn off the Echo and Noise cancellation feature on your phone, if supported, for the best hands-free performance. See www.gm.com/bluetooth. 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.

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Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7‑3. Switching to Handset or Handsfree Mode To switch between handset mode, use the OnStar command, “transfer call.” 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 can be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. SeeOnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be

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

. Pairing only needs to be

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

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

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Pairing a Phone or Device 1. From the Home Page, turn the

MENU knob to access the PHONE screen button, then press the MENU knob to select the PHONE screen button. If a device has been previously paired, the main Phone menu will be shown. If no devices have been paired, Step two can be skipped.

2. Turn the MENU knob and press

to select Manage Phones.

3. Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the PAIR screen button. A four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display. The PIN is used in Step 5.

4. 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.

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5. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. The system recognizes the new connected phone after the pairing process is complete. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book download, select always accept and allow. The phone book may not be available if not accepted.

6.

7. Repeat steps 1–6 to pair

additional phones or devices.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. To list all paired devices, turn the

MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.

2. Turn the MENU knob and press

to select Manage Phones.

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. From the Home Page, turn the

MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button or press the PHONE button on the faceplate.

2. Turn the MENU knob and press

to select Manage Phones.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

the phone to be deleted.

4. Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the DELETE screen button to delete the highlighted device.

5. A confirmation screen is

displayed. Press the button just below the DELETE screen button to confirm deletion.

Connecting to a Different Phone 1. From the Home Page, turn the

MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button or press the PHONE button on the faceplate.

2. Turn the MENU knob and press

to select Manage Phones.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

the phone to be connected.

4. Press the button just below the

CONNECT screen button to connect to the highlighted device.

Phone Menu Once a phone is connected and selected, the following may display: Recent Calls: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls and press to select. Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Contacts and press to select. Keypad: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Keypad and press to select. Active Call: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Active Call and press to select and display the active call screen.

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Manage Phones: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Manage Phones and press to select. Making a Call Using Contacts and Recent Calls For cell phones that support the Contacts and Recent Calls 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. If the phone prompts to allow phone book download during the pairing process, select Always Accept and Allow. The phone book may not be available if not accepted. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Contacts and Recent Calls menus are automatically available. The Contacts menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call.

The Recent Calls menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Missed Calls menus on the cell phone to make a call. To make a call using the Contacts menu: 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press

to select the PHONE screen button, or press the PHONE button on the faceplate.

2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

Contacts and press to select.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

the letter group and press to select.

4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

the contact and press to select.

5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

the desired number, then press the MENU knob to call the contact.

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To make a call using the Recent Calls menu: 1. From the Home Page, turn the

MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.

2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

Recent Calls and press to select. If necessary, select between Missed, Recent, and Sent calls by turning the MENU knob to highlight the desired screen button, then pressing the MENU knob to select it.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight

the contact or the phone number.

4. Press the MENU knob to call the

contact.

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Making a Call Using the Keypad To make a call: 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press

to select the PHONE screen button.

2. Turn the MENU knob and press

to select Keypad.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select. Continue this process through the number. To call, press the area just above the chrome bar and below the CALL screen button.

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

Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.

Accepting a Call To accept a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the ANSWER screen button.

Accepting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the SWITCH screen button.

. Press g on the steering wheel

. Press g on the steering wheel

controls.

controls.

Declining a Call To decline a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the IGNORE screen button.

Declining a Call Waiting Call To decline a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the IGNORE screen button.

. Press c on the steering wheel

. Press c on the steering wheel

controls or do nothing.

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Ending a Call To end a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the END screen button.

. Press c on the steering wheel

controls.

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven phone system. 1. Press the area just above the

chrome bar and below the KEYPAD screen button.

2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select.

If not initially in the phone application, from the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.

From the PHONE main menu, turn the MENU knob to highlight “Active Call” and press to select.

Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press g 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 can be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

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Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be

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

. Pairing only needs to be

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

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

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Pairing a Phone 1. Press g. The system responds

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

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

5. Locate the device named “Your

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

with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair

additional phones.

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.”

3. Say “Delete.” The system asks

for which phone to delete.

4. Say the name of the phone to

delete.

Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all available cell phones were paired. This may need to be repeated depending on how many cell phones have been connected. 1. Press g. The system responds

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

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

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

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Store.”

3. Say the entire phone number or a group of digits all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

delete.

Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory. To delete all name tags: 1. Press g. The system responds

“Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.”

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Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags.

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.” Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re-dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

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

Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press g. The system responds

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say “911.” 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.”

Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time.

After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Correction” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press g. The system responds

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Dial.”

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

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The

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

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

Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.

. Press g again to return to the

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

. Press c to disconnect the

current call and switch to the call on hold.

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

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3. Use the “Dial” or “Call” command

to dial the number of the third party to be called.

4. Once the call is connected,

press g to link all callers together.

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

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

To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information. Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature.

To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press g. The system responds

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

“Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

to send.

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

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

The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu-driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use.

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Trademarks and License Agreements

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 for more information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.

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In Canada: Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes. This is beyond the control of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. Explicit Language Notice: Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM: . USA Customers — Visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349.

. Canadian Customers — Visit

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079.

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It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio System or that support the SiriusXM website, the Online Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.

General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any product that incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured, distributed, or marketed in the SiriusXM service Area.

2. For products to be distributed,

marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM Canada).

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Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Climate Controls

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Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base)

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

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 5. OFF (Fan)

6. SYNC (Synchronized

Temperature)

7. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

8. AC (Air Conditioning) 9. Defrost

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10. Rear Window Defogger 11. Recirculation

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

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

warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. English units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster. See “Settings” under Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on or off. The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted. w / x (Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls): The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature): Press SYNC to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. The SYNC indicator will be lit. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature. When the

passenger settings are adjusted, the temperatures are unlinked and the SYNC indicator turns off.

Manual Operation z 9 or 9 y (Fan Control): Press the fan control buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and hold the buttons to adjust speed more quickly. The fan speed setting displays. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To turn off the fan, press OFF. z N y (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press the air delivery mode buttons to change the direction of the airflow. Selecting any of the air delivery modes cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.

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To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air to the windshield and side windows. - (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side windows and floor outlets. Some air may go to the rear floor outlets. 0 (Defrost): Press the 0 button to turn on or off. This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side windows, with some air to the rear floor.

A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioner will not run. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster. Automatic Air Recirculation: When the AUTO indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle. @ (Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air. The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering.

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Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes. Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43.

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Rear Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously.

The upper region of gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated. The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on. They help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9. The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside.

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Sensors

Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel)

The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

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The solar sensor monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly.

Climate Control Buttons

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats (If Equipped)

5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculation

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Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, A/C mode, and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed. See the infotainment manual.

Climate Control Status Screen

The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are

adjusted. The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control status screen.

Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings. Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings. For automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.

Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Outside Air Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays

3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized

Temperature)

5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) 7. Air Delivery Mode Control

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To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. English units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster. See “Settings” under Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on or off. The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted. w / x (Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls): The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature.

SYNC (Synchronized Temperature): Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the SYNC button is displayed when the temperatures are unlinked.

Manual Operation z 9 or 9 y (Fan Control): Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control, to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly. The fan speed setting displays. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To turn off the fan and climate control system, press and hold the fan down button or touch screen fan control until it is off.

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Air Delivery Mode Control: Press the CLIMATE touch screen button to select climate control. Press the air delivery mode touch screen button to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delivery mode button is lit. Pressing any of the air delivery buttons cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air to the windshield and side windows.

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Climate Controls

- (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side windows and floor outlets. Some air may go to the rear floor outlets. 0 (Defrost): Press the 0 button to turn on or off. This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side windows, with some air to the rear floor. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning): Press the A/C Mode touch screen control to turn the automatic air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioner will not run. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. Automatic Air Recirculation: When the AUTO indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle.

The climate control system may have a sensor to detect air pollution. In auto recirculation control, the Air Quality Control system may operate. To adjust the sensitivity of the Air Quality Control, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. @ (Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air. The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering. Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes.

Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. Rear Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously.

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The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. The upper gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated. The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on. They help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors.

Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run