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the MENU knob to highlight and press the MENU knob to select. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu. Channel List : Select to display a list of SiriusXM channels. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press the MENU knob to select. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu. Also see the radio settings common for all sources earlier in this section.

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Finding a Station

Seeking a Station Press g or l to search for the previous or next strongest station.

Tuning a Station Turn the MENU knob to manually find a station. Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 25 preset stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to five stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of favorites can be set. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped) : While on the active source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold a favorites/soft key button on the faceplate. Mixed-Audio Favorites Media (if equipped) and Broadcast favorites can be stored. To display the favorites page, press q or r on the radio faceplate.

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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. 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. See www.siriusxmradio.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or see www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). When SiriusXM is active, the channel name and number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen.

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Browsing SiriusXM Channels To browse the SiriusXM channels: 1. Press the MENU knob. 2. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight XM Channel List.

3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired XM Channels.

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell 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,

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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 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 If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time.

Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, or just having the phone on may cause static interference with the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens.

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.

Pandora Internet Radio If equipped, Pandora® is a free Internet radio service that streams personalized radio stations based on artists, tracks, genres, and comedians. Create stations using the Pandora website or Smartphone application, then use - or , to personalize stations. To set up an

account, or for more information, go to www.pandora.com. Pandora may not be available in Canada or Mexico. A phone or tablet with Internet connection and the Pandora application installed is required. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device. Launching Pandora Connect the iPhone to the USB port, or connect Android® or BlackBerry® through Bluetooth. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 171
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time use, set up the stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Pandora icon will be available on the Home Page. When Pandora is chosen, the Pandora logo will populate on the screen and the system will display “Acquiring Pandora Radio Station.” Launch times can be significant.

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Using the iPhone 1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must be unlocked.

2. Launch Pandora from the

Home Page by selecting the Pandora icon.

If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the latest Pandora application and retry. The login screen may display on the device.

Using an Android or BlackBerry Phone The BlackBerry phone must be unlocked to launch Pandora service. 1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth. 2. Launch Pandora by selecting Pandora on the Home Page.

If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is selected, download the latest Pandora application and retry. The login screen may display on the device.

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Pandora Menus Press MENU. Pandora has a menu with the following: Tone Settings : Select to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM Radio 0 156
Bookmark Artist : Select to bookmark the artist. Bookmark Song : Select to bookmark the song. Auto Volume : This feature sets the auto volume based on the speed of the vehicle and noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio 0 156

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Pandora Features Pandora service has features to rate tracks, skip tracks, or change stations. } : When selected during a track, a choice displays to bookmark the artist or track. This sends the bookmark to the Pandora account.

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, : When selected, Pandora stores this information, changes to the next track, and does not play this track on this station again. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should not play on this station. This feature is only available on user created stations. - : When selected, Pandora stores this information and - is highlighted for the remainder of the track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station. d : When selected, Pandora changes to the next track. r or j : Select to play or pause playback.

Pandora Skip Limit Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service. When the skip limit is reached, , or next arrow will not skip the currently playing track, but the , feedback will be recorded.

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Advertisement on Pandora Pandora may display advertisements. The artist name and track title will not be displayed and the skip track button will not be available. Pandora Troubleshooting

Unable to Connect Device to Vehicle If the device is unable to connect to the USB or Bluetooth: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Take the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the vehicle.

3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try

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to connect the device again. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 171
(Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 172
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Unable to Start Pandora If the device is unable to launch Pandora: . Check that the latest version of

Pandora is installed.

. Check that there is an active account logged into Pandora.

. Have at least one station

created.

. For Android and BlackBerry

devices, check that the device is paired with the vehicle, and whether the device displays in the Connected phone sources list under the Phone icon from the Home Page.

. For an iPhone, check that the USB cable is connected to the USB port and the screen is unlocked.

. Close Pandora on the device

and launch again. Devices that allow multitasking may require an extra step to quit the Pandora application. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Error If there is an error trying to rate a track with the , or -, the message “Thumbs Down Error” or “Thumbs Up Error” will display. Press OK to dismiss.

Loss of Audio Loss of Pandora audio can happen in different ways: . Weak or lost data connection. . Device needs to be charged. . Application needs to be

relaunched.

. Connection between phone and

radio lost.

. An iPhone is connected to both

Bluetooth and the USB port. Playback can be resumed from a loss of audio by double tapping on the iPhone home button then scrolling through the icons to find an icon that allows a change of flow between Bluetooth and USB cable.

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No Skips Remaining For This Station or Permitted During Advertisements : . The maximum Pandora skip limit

has been reached according to the plan that was obtained.

. Skipping an advertisement was

tried.

See www.pandora.com/help. If the service will not work, see a dealer for assistance.

Volume and song selection may be controlled using the Infotainment controls or on the phone/device. If Pandora is selected and nothing is heard, check the volume setting on both phone/device and the Infotainment system.

Common Pandora Messages Pandora Error/Please Check Device : Not signed in or Pandora is down for maintenance. No Stations Available : No stations are available on the Pandora server through the connected device. Action Unavailable. Please Check Device Connection : A few conditions for loss of Internet connection are: . The connected device loses its

cellular connection.

. The device does not support

Internet connectivity.

. The device is not in the vehicle. . The Bluetooth signal is lost.

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USB Port

Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port. There is a USB port on the front or under the armrest of the center console. See Center Console Storage 0 100

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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, press the corresponding faceplate button for 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)

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). Auto Volume : If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise. EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this feature adjusts the equalizer settings. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio 0 156

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Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/ iPhone® This feature supports the following devices:

iPod nano® (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation) iPod classic® (6th generation) iPod touch® (1st and 2nd generation) iPad iPhone 3G and newer

There may be problems with operation and function in the following situations: . When connecting a device with

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

. When connecting a device on

which firmware from other providers is installed.

To connect and control a device: 1. Connect one end of the

standard USB cable to the device's dock connector.

2. Connect the other end to a

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3. Press the MEDIA button to

select the source.

The music information displays on the radio’s display and begins playing through the vehicle’s audio system. The device battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on. When the vehicle is off while a device is connected using the USB cable, the device battery stops charging and the device will automatically turn off. If the device 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.

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Menu Press the MENU knob to display the device Menu and the following may display: Browse : Select to display the files or songs on the device. See “Browse Device Media” later in this section. Tone Settings : Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). Auto Volume : If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise. EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this feature adjusts the Equalizer settings. See “EQ (Equalizer)” in AM-FM Radio 0 156

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

highlight and press to view the playlists stored on the device.

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 device.

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

4. Turn the MENU knob to

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

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Albums: 1. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight and press to view the albums stored on the device.

2. Turn the MENU knob to

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

3. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight 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 device.

2. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight and press to select a genre name to view a list of artists of that genre.

3. Turn the MENU knob to

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

4. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight and press to select an album to view songs.

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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 device.

2. Turn the MENU knob to

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

Auxiliary Jack There is an AUX jack on the front or under the armrest of the center console. See Center Console Storage 0 100
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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 shown.

Playing from the AUX Jack 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 AM-FM Radio 0 156
Auto Volume : If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise. EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined equalizer settings. See “EQ (Equalizer)” in AM-FM Radio 0 156

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Bluetooth Audio If equipped, music may be played from a paired Bluetooth device. See “Pairing” in “Information Controls” under Bluetooth (Overview) 0 171
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Volume and song selection may be controlled using the Infotainment controls or on the phone/device. If Bluetooth Audio is selected and nothing is heard, check the volume setting on both the phone/device and the infotainment system. Music can be launched by pressing the MEDIA screen button on the Home Page. To play music via Bluetooth: 1. Power on the device, and pair

to connect the device.

2. Once paired, go into the audio

application from the Home Page or via the application tray. Select MEDIA until Bluetooth displays.

Bluetooth Audio Menu Press the MENU screen button to display the Bluetooth Audio menu. The following may be available: Tone: Select + or − to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM Radio 0 156
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Manage Bluetooth Devices: Select to go to the Bluetooth page to add or delete devices. When selecting Bluetooth Audio, the radio may not be able to launch the audio player on the connected device to start playing. When the vehicle is not moving, use the phone to begin playback. All devices launch audio differently. When selecting Bluetooth Audio as a source, the radio may show as paused on the screen. Press play on the device or press r to begin playback. Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio. When the radio receives this information, it will check to see if any is available and display it. For more information about supported Bluetooth features, see www.gm.com/bluetooth.

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Voice Recognition If equipped, voice recognition allows for hands-free operation within the audio and phone applications. This feature can be started by pressing the button below g on the infotainment screen. However, not all features within these areas are supported by voice commands. Generally, only complex tasks that require multiple manual interactions to complete are supported by voice commands. For example, tasks that take more than one or two button presses such as selecting a song or artist to play from a media device would be supported by voice commands. Other tasks, like adjusting the volume or seeking up or down are audio features that are easily performed by pressing one or two buttons, and are not supported by voice commands. In general there are flexible ways to speak commands for completing the tasks. Most of them, except destination entry and voice keypad,

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can be completed in a single command. If the task takes more than one command to complete, the first command would be to indicate the kind of task that is to be performed. The system replies with prompts that lead through a dialog to enter the necessary information. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 214
Using Voice Recognition Voice recognition becomes available once the system has been initialized. This begins when the ignition is turned on. Initialization may take a few moments. 1. Press the button below the g

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screen button. When voice recognition is started from the infotainment screen, the selections and visual dialog content are displayed on both the center stack display and the instrument cluster display.

2. The audio system mutes and

the system plays a prompt followed by a beep.

3. Wait until the beep stops, then

clearly speak one of the commands described in this section. Press the button below the g screen button to interrupt any voice recognition system prompt. For example, if the prompt seems to be taking too long to finish, press the button below the g screen button again and the beep should happen right away.

There are two voice prompt modes supported: . Long verbal prompts: The longer

prompts provide more information regarding the supported actions.

. Short prompts: The short

prompts provide simple instructions about what can be stated.

If a command is not spoken, the voice recognition system says a help prompt.

Prompts and Screen Displays While a voice recognition session is active, there will be corresponding buttons on screens displayed. Manual interaction in the voice recognition session is permitted. Interaction during a voice session may be completed entirely using voice commands, or some selections may expedite a session. If a selection is made using a manual control, the dialog will progress in the same way as if the selection was made through a voice command. Once the system is able to complete the task, or the session is terminated, the voice recognition dialog stops. An example of this type of manual intervention is pressing on an entry of a displayed number list instead of speaking the number associated with the entry desired.

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Canceling Voice Recognition . Select the Home screen button

to terminate the voice recognition session which was initiated by selecting g on the infotainment screen.

. Select or say “Cancel” or “Exit”

to terminate the voice recognition session and display the screen from which voice recognition was initiated.

Helpful Hints for Speaking Commands Voice recognition can understand commands that are either naturally stated in sentence form (English only), or direct commands that state the application and the task. For languages that do not support natural language commands in sentence form, use the direct commands shown as examples on the display screen. For best results: . Listen for the prompt and wait

for the beep before saying a command or reply.

. Say “Help” or look at the screen

display for commands.

. Voice recognition system

prompts can be interrupted during a prompt by selecting g again. For example, if the prompt seems to be taking too long to finish, or if what is being prompted causes a need for an immediate reply, select g again and wait for the beep.

. Speak the command naturally, not too fast, not too slow. Use direct commands without a lot of extra words.

. Usually Phone and Audio

commands can be spoken in a single command. For example, “Call Dave Smith at work,” “Play” followed by the artist or song name, or “Tune” followed by the radio station number.

There is no need to memorize specific command words. Direct commands might be more clearly

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understood by the system. An example of a direct command would be “Call 555-1212.” Examples of these direct commands are displayed on most of the screens while a voice session is active. If “Phone” or “Phone Commands” is stated, the system understands that a phone call is requested and will respond with questions until enough details are gathered. If the phone number has been saved with a name and a place, the direct command should include both, for example “Call Dave Smith at work.” Using Voice Recognition for List Options When a list is displayed, a voice prompt will ask to confirm or select an option from that list. A selection can be made by manually selecting the item, or by speaking the line number for the item. When a screen contains a list, options may be available but not displayed. The list on a voice recognition screen functions the

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same as a list on other screens. Scrolling can be used to help display other entries from the list. Manually scrolling or paging the list on a screen during a voice recognition session suspends the current voice recognition event and plays the prompt “Make your selection from the list using the manual controls or press the o BACK button to try again.” If manual selection takes more than 15 seconds, the session terminates and prompts that it has timed out. The screen returns to the screen where voice recognition was initiated.

The Back Command Say “Back” or press the o BACK button to go to the previous screen. If in voice recognition, and “Back” is stated all the way through to the initial screen, then “Back” is stated one more time, the voice recognition session will cancel.

Help Say “Help” on any voice recognition screen and the help prompt for the screen is played. Additionally, a pop-up displays a text version of the help prompt. Depending on how voice recognition was initiated, the Help pop-up will either display on the instrument cluster or the infotainment screen. Press the faceplate button below the Dismiss screen button to make the pop-up go away. Selecting g while the help prompt is playing will terminate the prompt and a beep will be heard. Doing this will stop the help prompt so that a voice command can be used. Voice Recognition for the Radio Select g from the infotainment screen to launch audio voice recognition. When selected, the voice commands for radio and media features are available.

“Switch to AM” : Switch bands to AM and tune to the last AM radio station. “Switch to FM” : Switch bands to FM and tune to the last FM radio station. “Switch to XM” : Switch bands to SiriusXM and tune to the last SiriusXM channel. “Tune to AM” : Tune to the radio station whose frequency is identified in the command (like “nine fifty”). “Tune to FM” : Tune to the radio station whose frequency is identified in the command (like “one o one point one”). “Tune to XM ” : Tune to the SiriusXM radio station whose channel number is identified in the command. “Tune to XM ” : Tune to the SiriusXM radio station whose channel name is identified in the command.

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Voice Recognition for Audio My Media If browsing My Media when g is selected from the infotainment screen, the voice recognition commands for My Media features are available. “Play Artist” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific artist name. “Play Artist ” : Begin playback of the media from the artist identified in the command. “Play Album” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific album name. “Play Album ” : Begin playback of the identified album name in the command. “Play Song” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific song name. “Play Song ” : Begin playback of the identified song name in the command. “Play Genre” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific genre.

“Play Genre ” : Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command. “Play Playlist” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific playlist name. “Play Playlist ” : Begin playback of the identified playlist in the command. “Play ” : Play music from a specific device identified by name. The device name is the name displayed on the screen when the device is first selected as an audio source. “Play Chapter” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific name. “Play Chapter ” : Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command. “Play Audiobook” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific name. “Play Audiobook ” : Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command. “Play Episode” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific name.

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“Play Episode ” : Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command. “Play Podcast” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific name. “Play Podcast ” : Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command. “Play Video” : Begin a dialog to enter a specific name. “Play Video

Handling Large Amounts of Media Content It is expected that large amounts of media content will be brought into the vehicle. It may be necessary to handle large amounts of media content in a different way than smaller amounts. The system may limit the options of voice recognition by not allowing selection of song

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titles by voice at the highest level if the number of songs exceeds the maximum limit. Voice command option changes through media content limits are: . Song files including other

individual files of all media types such as audiobook chapters, podcast episodes, and videos.

. Album type folders including

types such as albums and audiobooks.

There are no restrictions if the number of song files and albums is less than 4,000. When the number of song files connected to the system is between 4,000 and 8,000, the content cannot be accessed directly with one command like “Play .” The restriction is that the command “Play Song” must be spoken first; the system will then ask for the song name. The reply command would be to say the name of the song to play. Similar limits exist for album content. If there are more than 4,000 albums, but less than 8,000,

the content cannot be accessed directly with one command like, “Play .” The command “Play Album” must first be spoken; the system will then ask for the album name. The reply would be to say the name of the album to play. Once the number of songs has exceeded approximately 8,000, there is no support for accessing the songs directly through voice commands. There will still be access to the media content by using commands for playlists, artists, and genres. The access commands for playlists, artists, and genres are prohibited after the number of this type of media exceeds 4,000. The system will provide feedback the first time voice recognition is initiated if it has become apparent that any of these limits are reached during a device initializing process.

Voice Recognition for the Phone “Call ” : Initiate a call to an entered contact. The command may include location if the contact has location numbers stored. “Call At Home,” “At Work,” “On Mobile,” or “On Other” : Initiate a call to an entered contact and location at home, at work, on mobile device, or on another phone. “Call ” : Initiate a call to a standard phone number seven or 10 digits in length, and also 911, 411, or 611. “Pair Phone” : Begin the Bluetooth pairing process. Follow instructions on the radio display. “Switch Phone” : Select a different phone for outgoing calls.

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“Voice Keypad” : Begin a dialog to enter special numbers like international numbers. The numbers can be entered in groups of digits with each group of digits being repeated back by the system. If the group of digits is not correct, the command “Delete” will remove the last group of digits and allow them to be re-entered. Once the entire number has been entered, the command “Call” will start dialing the number. “Voice Mail” : Initiate a call to voice mail numbers. Voice Recognition for OnStar (If Equipped) “OnStar” : Begin OnStar Voice Recognition.

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) Instructions for using the cell phone may differ between infotainment systems. The base radio and base radio with connectivity instructions are included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for instructions on the uplevel radios. 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

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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 system. Taking your eyes off the road too

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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

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MENU : Turn to scroll through a list. Press to select the highlighted list option. { (Home Page) : Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page 0 153
PHONE : Select to enter the phone main menu. See Bluetooth or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 171
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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, such as noise from open windows or loud talking inside the vehicle. 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 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.

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Switching to Handset or Hands-Free Mode To switch between handset mode and hands-free 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. See OnStar Overview 0 375

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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 per phone, unless the pairing information on

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the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.

2. Turn the MENU knob and

press to select Manage Phones.

. 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 connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

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 2 can be skipped.

3. Press the button just 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.

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. If a six digit code is shown on the phone and the vehicle screen, confirm the codes are the same. 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

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Accept and Allow. The phone book may not be available if not accepted.

7. Repeat Steps 1–6 to pair

additional phones or devices.

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

the Home Page 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.

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 button 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.

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. 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.

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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. From the Home Page, turn the

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

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.

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 pressing the button below the appropriate screen button.

3. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight the contact or the phone number.

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4. Press the MENU knob to call

the contact.

Making a Call Using the Keypad To make a call: 1. From the Home Page, 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 button just 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.

Accepting a Call To accept a call, press the button just below the ANSWER screen button.

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

IGNORE screen button.

. Do nothing. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.

Accepting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call, press the button just below the SWITCH screen button.

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

IGNORE screen button.

. Do nothing. Ending a Call To end a call, press the button just below the END screen button.

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. When a call is active, press the button just 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.

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Switching to Handset or Hands-Free Mode To switch between handset or hands-free mode, from the Home Page select the PHONE to display Call View. . While the active call is

hands-free, press the Handset screen button to switch to the handset mode. The screen button changes to Hands-Free once the Bluetooth device confirms it is operating as handset.

. While the active call is handset,

select the Hands-Free screen button to switch to the hands-free mode. The screen button changes to Handset once the Bluetooth device confirms it is operating as hands-free.

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

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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 0 375

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Pairing Information . Up to 10 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 per phone, 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 most recently connected device. To connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

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 2 can be skipped.

2. Turn the MENU knob and

press to select Manage Phones.

3. Press the button just below the PAIR/screen button. A four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display. The PIN may be 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.

5. Locate “Chevrolet MyLink” on

the display. Follow the instructions on the cell phone

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to enter the PIN provided in Step 3 or confirm the six-digit code shown on the display. After the PIN is successfully entered or the code is confirmed, the system responds with “ has been successfully paired” when the pairing process is complete. If “Chevrolet MyLink” does not appear, turn the phone off or remove the phone battery and retry. 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.

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7.

8. Repeat Steps 1−7 to pair

additional phones.

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

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

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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.

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 button below the

DROP screen button to disconnect the highlighted device.

5. Press the button below the DELETE screen button to delete the highlighted device.

6. 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.

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. 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.

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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. From the Home Page, turn the

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

2. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight Contacts and press to select.

3. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight the contact and press to select.

4. 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

2. Turn the MENU knob and

press to select Keypad. 3. Turn the MENU knob to

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 pressing the button below the appropriate screen button.

3. Turn the MENU knob to

highlight the contact or the phone number.

4. Press the MENU knob to call

the contact.

Making a Call Using the Keypad To make a call: 1. From the Home Page, turn the

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

highlight the first digit and press to select. Continue this process through the number. To call, press the button just 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.

Accepting a Call To accept a call, press the button just below the ANSWER screen button.

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

IGNORE screen button.

. Do nothing.

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

Accepting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call, press the button just below the SWITCH screen button.

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

IGNORE screen button.

. Do nothing. Ending a Call To end a call, press the button just below the END screen button. 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. When a call is active, press the button just 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.

Text Messaging If equipped, the infotainment system may allow text messages to be received and replied to. Received messages can also be read aloud. Text Menu Inbox : Select to display incoming messages. To view a message, select the name of the sender. Select LISTEN to listen to the text message. Press the o BACK button on the faceplate to the previous menu.

Settings : See “Text Settings” later in this section. Reply : Select to reply using a predefined text message. See “Text Settings.” Call : Select to place a call to the sender of the text message. Viewing a Text Message While viewing a text message: . Select Reply to reply using a

predefined text message.

. Select Call to place a call to the

sender of the text message. Viewing Sender Information If equipped, select the name of the sender to view sender information if this information matches contact information already stored. Select a Predefined Message : Select from a set of quick messages. Select the message to send.

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Predefined Messages These are short text messages that can be used to send so responses will not have to be typed. The messages can be deleted or a new message can be added. To add a new message: 1. Select Text Settings, then select Manage Predefined Messages.

2. While in the predefined

messages list view, select Add New Predefined Message and a keyboard displays.