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causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls,

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charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM system (if equipped) may be affected if the sunroof is open.

Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System, and GPS (Global Positioning System), if the vehicle has these features. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the features listed above may be affected if the sunroof is open.

Audio Players

USB Port The USB port, if equipped, is in the storage area to the right of the infotainment system. See Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 131 or Overview (AM-FM Radio) 0 129. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation 0 132.

1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack. See Auxiliary Devices 0 144.

2. USB Port.

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Radio with Touchscreen The infotainment system can play music or movies by connecting an auxiliary device to the USB port, if equipped.

USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Devices that support Media

Transfer Protocol (MTP)

. Portable USB Hard Drives . 2G-5G iPod nano® . 1G-3G iPod touch® . 120GB/160GB iPod classic® . 3G/3GS/4/4S iPhone® Not all iPods and USB drives are compatible with the USB port. Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple® for proper operation. iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes® application. See www.apple.com/ itunes. For help with identifying your iPod, go to www.apple.com/support.

The USB port can play both lower and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg, and .wav files stored on a USB storage device.

USB Supported File and Folder Structure The Infotainment system supports: . Up to 2,500 folders. . Up to 10 folders in depth. . Up to 2,500 music files. . Up to 2,500 photo files. . Up to 250 movie files.

ID3 Tag (versions 1.0/1.1/2.2/ 2.3/2.4). . FAT16. . FAT32. . exFAT. Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod/iPhone To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port.

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To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect one end of the device’s cable to the iPod/iPhone and the other end to the USB port. The iPod/iPhone charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod/ iPhone automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery. For more information on USB usage, see “Audio System” in Pictures and Movies (Picture System) 0 170 or Pictures and Movies (Movie System) 0 172 or Pictures and Movies (Audio System) 0 165. Connecting an MTP USB Device To connect a USB device, connect the device to the USB port. Once the infotainment system finishes reading the information on the device it will be automatically played.

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If a non-readable device that supports MTP is connected, then an error message will appear and the infotainment system will be automatically switched to the previous audio function. All files may not play. File loading may take a few minutes. An MTP device that has external memory may be recognized as USB1/USB2.

Auxiliary Devices The optional AUX input allows portable devices to connect to the vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack. If equipped with a touchscreen radio, the AUX input jack is in the storage area to the right of the infotainment system. If equipped with a non-touchscreen radio, the AUX input is on the front of the infotainment system. See Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 131 or Overview (AM-FM Radio) 0 129. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation 0 132.

Adjusting the Volume Turn the O /VOL knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device. Radio with Touchscreen The infotainment system can play music or movies connected by the auxiliary device. Play will begin when the system has finished reading the information on the device.

1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary

Input Jack

2. USB Port. See USB Port

Playing Music

0 142.

Radio without Touchscreen Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device.

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To play the music from the device, if the device is already connected: 1. Press D. 2. Press audio. 3. Press Source R. 4. Press AUX/USB. To adjust the tone settings, see “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation 0 132.

Playing Movies Movies are not available while driving. If the USB storage device is already connected: 1. Press D. 2. Press picture and movie. 3. Press Source R. 4. Press USB (Movie). For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/ iPhone to the AUX input terminal by using the AUX cable for iPod/ iPhone to play movie files.

iPhone 5 cell phones have a connector that no longer supports AUX connections to the radio. This feature is limited to older versions of iPhone. Using the AUX Movie Menu

1. Press MENU from the AUX

movie screen. The AUX menu is displayed.

2. Press the desired menu.

tone settings: Adjust the sound setup. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation 0 132. clock/temp display: To display the clock and temperature on the full screen, select On or Off.

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. display settings: Adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen.

3. Press 4.

Bluetooth Audio

Streaming Audio If equipped, music may be played from a paired Bluetooth. See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0 153
or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 146 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 147 for help pairing a device. The music can be controlled by controls on the device. To play music via Bluetooth: 1. Power on the device, pair, and connect the device. The device will display “GM Audio Source.”

2. Once paired, press MEDIA to

select Bluetooth Audio.

3. Press the play button on the

device to begin playback.

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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, choose 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 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 album art is available and display it. For more information about your phone and supported Bluetooth features, see www.gm.com/bluetooth.

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in

a hands-free mode.

. Sharing of the cell phone’s

address book or contact list with the vehicle.

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

features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts.

. Review the controls and

operation of the infotainment system.

. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.

The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section. If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section.

. See “Storing and Deleting Phone

Numbers” in this section.

{ Warning

When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.

Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a Hands-Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system and voice

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recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information about compatible phones. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system.

Steering Wheel Controls b / g (Press to Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition. $ / i (Mute/End Call) : Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation.

Infotainment System Controls If equipped, the infotainment system allows certain controls to be selected on the infotainment display. For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation 0 132. 5 / > (Phone) : Press to enter the Phone main menu. 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. Do not point the center air vents directly upward. 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.

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Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the O /VOL knob during a call to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level. Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 328.

Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation 0 132.

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Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview 0 332.

Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled

when the vehicle is moving.

. Depending on the phone book

entries, paring time may be different.

. Pairing only needs to be

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

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

. Always accept the Phone book request on the initial pairing of the phone.

When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are successfully paired, the phone book is downloaded automatically. However, the phone book may not be downloaded automatically according to the type of the phone. In this case, proceed with the phonebook download on phone.

If the phone list is more than 1,000, it may not download to the radio.

Pairing a Phone When there is no paired device on the infotainment system and the Simple Secure Pairing (SSP) is supported: 1. Press D.

2. Press telephone, then

press Yes.

3. Press Search Bluetooth

Device.

4. Press the desired device to

pair on the searched list screen.

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5. Press Yes on the pop-up

6. Press Search Bluetooth

screen of the Bluetooth device and infotainment system.

6. When the Bluetooth device and

infotainment system are successfully paired, the telephone screen is displayed on the infotainment system.

Pairing a Phone When a paired device is on the infotainment system and the SSP is supported: 1. Press D.

2. Press settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device.

Device.

7. Press the desired device to

pair on the searched list screen.

8. Press Yes on the pop-up

screen of the Bluetooth device and infotainment system.

9. When the Bluetooth device and

infotainment system are successfully paired, the 5 7
is displayed on the "pair device" screen.

. The connected phone is

highlighted by 5.

. The 5 7 indicates the

hands-free and phone music function are enabled. . The 7 indicates only

hands-free function is enabled. . The 5 indicates only Bluetooth

music is enabled.

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Pairing a Phone When there is no paired device on the infotainment system and the SSP is not supported: 1. Press D.

2. Press telephone, then

press Yes.

3. Press Search Bluetooth

Device.

4. Press the desired device to

5.

pair on the searched list screen. Input the PIN code (default: 1234) to the Bluetooth device. When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are

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successfully paired, the telephone screen is displayed on the infotainment system.

When the connection fails, a failure message is displayed on the infotainment system. If a Bluetooth device was previously connected, the infotainment system executes the auto connection. However, if the Bluetooth setting on the Bluetooth device is turned off, a failure message is displayed on the infotainment system.

Pairing a Phone When a paired device is on the infotainment system and the SSP is not supported: 1. Press D.

2. Press settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press Search Bluetooth

Device.

7. Press the desired device to

8.

pair on the searched list screen. Input the PIN code (default: 1234) to the Bluetooth device. When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are successfully paired, 5 7 is displayed on the pair device screen.

. The connected phone is

highlighted by 5.

. The 5 7 indicates the

hands-free and phone music function are enabled. . The 7 indicates only

hands-free function is enabled. . The 5 indicates only Bluetooth

music is enabled.

Connecting a Bluetooth Device 1. Press D. 2. Select settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press the device to be paired. 7. Press OK.

Checking the Bluetooth Connection 1. Press D. 2. Select settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. The paired device will show

with 5 when connected.

Disconnecting the Bluetooth Device 1. Press D. 2. Select settings.

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3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press the name of the device

to be disconnected.

7. Press OK.

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press D. 2. Select settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press Delete. 7. Press Yes.

Bluetooth Music Before playing Bluetooth music, read the follow information. . A cell phone or Bluetooth device

that supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) versions over 1.2 must be registered and connected to the product.

. From the cell phone or Bluetooth device, find the Bluetooth device type to set/connect the item as a stereo headset.

. 5 will appear on the screen if

the stereo headset is successfully connected. . The sound played by the

Bluetooth device is delivered through the infotainment system.

. Bluetooth music can be played only when a Bluetooth device has been connected. To play Bluetooth music, connect the Bluetooth phone to the infotainment system. If the Bluetooth device is disconnected while playing phone music, the music is discontinued. The audio streaming function may not be supported in some Bluetooth phones. Only one function can be used at a time between the Bluetooth hands-free or Phone music function. For example, if you convert to the Bluetooth hands-free while playing Phone music, the music is

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discontinued. Playing music from the car is not possible when there are no music files stored in the cell phone.

. For Bluetooth music to play, the

music must be played at least once from the music player mode of the cell phone or Bluetooth device after connecting as a stereo headset. After being played at least once, the music player will automatically play upon entering play mode, and it will automatically stop when the music player mode ends. If the cell phone or Bluetooth device is not in the waiting screen mode, some devices may not automatically play in Bluetooth music play mode.

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Playing Bluetooth Music 1. Press D.

2. Press audio. 3. Press source R. 4. Press Bluetooth, then select

the connected Bluetooth music play mode.

Pause Press r j to pause. Press r j again to resume. Skipping the Previous or Next File Press g or l to select the previous or next file.

Search Press and hold g or l to fast forward or rewind.

Playing a File Repeatedly Press v during playback. . 1: Plays the current file

repeatedly.

. ALL: Plays all files repeatedly. . OFF: Returns to normal

playback.

This function may not be supported depending on the cell phone.

Playing a File Randomly Press u during playback. . NO: Plays all files repeatedly. . OFF: Returns to normal

playback.

This function may not be supported depending on the cell phone. Do not change the track too quickly when playing Bluetooth music.

Conditions that may occur when playing Bluetooth music:

It takes some time to transmit data from the cell phone to the infotainment system. If the cell phone or Bluetooth device is not in the waiting screen mode, it may not automatically play despite being carried out from the Bluetooth music play mode.

. The infotainment system

transmits the order to play from the cell phone in the Bluetooth music play mode. If this is done in a different mode, then the device transmits the order to stop. Depending on the cell phone’s options, this order to play/stop may take time to activate. If the Bluetooth music playback is not functioning, then check to see if the cell phone is in the waiting screen mode.

. Sounds may be cut off during the Bluetooth music playback.

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. The infotainment system outputs the audio from the cell phone or Bluetooth device as it is transmitted.

Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press the b / g button located on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say "Help" while you are in a voice recognition menu. Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview 0 332.

Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3

capability can be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3
player at the same time.

. Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled

when the vehicle is moving.

. Pairing only needs to be

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

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

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Pairing a Phone 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

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

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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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press b / 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 you

want 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. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to use this command several times. 1. Press b / 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.

Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30
phone numbers as name tags in the Hands-Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. 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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or

group of numbers you want to store 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 “Clear” 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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to store. 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.

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags.

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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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 Number 1. Press b / 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 “Clear” 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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to dial. 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.

Using the “Re-dial” Command 1. Press b / 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 b / g to answer the call. . Press $ / i to ignore a call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b / g to answer an

incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.

. Press b / g again to return to

the original call.

. To ignore the incoming call, no

action is required.

. Press $ / i to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold.

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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 b / g. 2. Say “Three-way call.” 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 b / g to link all callers together.

Ending a Call Press $ / i to end a call. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call, press b / g , and then say “Mute Call.” To cancel mute, press b / g , and then say “Un-mute 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.

To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b / 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 b / 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 the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

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Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the 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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

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

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menu-driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use.

Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b / 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 saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous sections on deleting a paired phone and deleting name tags.

Hands-Free Phone

General Information with Touchscreen Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a hands-free profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system and voice control are used to operate the system. Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Hands-Free Phone system. Hands-Free Phone Controls

Use the buttons on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Hands-Free Phone system.

Steering Wheel Controls Steering wheel controls can be used to: . Answer incoming calls. . Confirm system information. . End a call. . Decline a call. . Cancel an operation. . Make outgoing calls using the

call list.

b / g (Press to Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls and to confirm system information. Press and hold for two to three seconds to access the call list. $ / i (Mute/End Call) : Press to end a call, decline a call, or cancel an operation.

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Making a Call by Entering a Phone Number

1. Enter the phone number using

the keypad on the telephone screen.

2. Press 5 on the screen or b /

g on the steering wheel controls.

If a wrong number is entered, press } to delete the number one digit at a time, or press and hold } to delete all digits of the number.

Switching a Call to the Cell Phone (Private Mode) To switch the call from the cell phone to hands-free: 1. Press 0.

2. Press 0 again to switch back

to hands-free.

Turning the Microphone On and Off Press 3 to turn the microphone on or off.

Calling by Redial To call by using redial: . Press b / g on the steering wheel controls to display the redial guidance screen. . Press and hold 5 on the

telephone screen.

Redialing is not possible when there is no call history.

Taking Calls When a phone call comes through the connected Bluetooth cell phone, the playing track will be cut off and the phone will ring with the relevant information displayed. Press b / g on the steering wheel controls or press Accept on the screen.

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To decline the call, press $ / i on the steering wheel controls or press Reject on the screen.

Using the Phone Book Menu 1. Press Phone Book on the

telephone screen.

2. Press Q or R to scroll through

the list.

3. Select the phone book entry

to call.

4. Press the number to dial.

Searching for Phone Book Entries 1. Press Phone Book on the

telephone screen.

2. Press 9 on the phone book

screen.

3. Use the keypad to input the name to search. For details, see “Searching for a Name” following.

4. Select the phone book entry

to call.

5. Press the number to dial.

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When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are successfully paired, the phone book will download. Some phones may not download automatically. If this happens, connect it again or proceed with the phone book download on the phone. Always accept the phone book request on the initial pairing of the phone.

Searching for a Name Select characters by using the keypad on the phone book screen. As characters are selected, the names that include those characters will display on the phone book screen. As more characters of the name are entered, the list of possible names is shortened. To search for the name Alex: 1. Press (abc) to select the first

character.

2. Press (jkl) to select the second

character.

3. Press (def) to select the third

character.

4. Press (wxy) to select the fourth

character.

Making a Call from Call History 1. Press Call History on the

telephone screen.

2. Press one of the following for:

. 2 Dialed calls. . 4 Missed calls. . 9 Received calls.

3. Select the phone book entry

to call.

Making a Call with Speed Dial Numbers Press and hold the speed dial number using the keypad on the telephone screen. Only speed dial numbers already stored on the cell phone can be used for speed dial calls. Up to two-digit speed dial numbers are supported. For two-digit speed dial numbers, press and hold the second digit to make a call to the speed dial number.

Downloadable Applications

Smartphone Link (Overview)

Before Using Smartphone Link If equipped, the vehicle can connect to Pandora®, Stitcher SmartRadio®, or other available applications through the infotainment system. The applications must be downloaded to the device first, then the device can be connected to the infotainment system. Pandora is a free Internet radio service that streams personalized radio stations based on artists, songs, genres, and comedians. Create stations using the Pandora website or smartphone application, then use - (thumbs up) or , (thumbs down) 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.

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Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet radio service that streams news, sports, and entertainment shows through the audio system. Create personalized, on-demand stations or discover new shows through Stitcher's preset stations. To set up an account, download the application from the Android Market or iTunes Store, or go to www.stitcher.com. A phone or tablet with Internet connection and the application installed is required. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device and the volume is turned up. Smartphone Supported by Application To use Applications: . Connect an iPod/iPhone using

the USB port.

. Connect Andriod™ phones

through Bluetooth.

iPod/iPhone Error Messages and Solutions If the system fails to activate the application on the iPod/iPhone connected, an error message is displayed as, “Unable to start application, possible reasons.” . Your iPhone is locked. To

resolve, unlock the iPhone.

. You have another active

application open. To resolve, close the other active application.

. You have not installed the

application on your iPhone. To resolve, install the application on the iPhone.

iOS Version Error If the iOS version of the iPhone is less than 4.0, the error message is displayed as, “Your iPhone does not allow this application to be opened on a USB connection. Please refer to owner’s manual.” . Activate the application on your iPhone, then touch the desired application menu on the infotainment system.

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Connecting Application Error If the infotainment system fails to activate the application on the smartphone connected through Bluetooth wireless technology, the error message is displayed as, “Connecting application failed.” . Reset all settings related to the phone, then touch the desired application menu on the infotainment system.

. Reconnect the smartphone and

infotainment system through Bluetooth wireless technology, then touch the desired application menu on the infotainment system.

. When the application is stopped

on the smartphone, it usually takes time to return to normal operation. Try to activate the application after 10–20 seconds.

To switch to another application while playing an application and connected through the USB port, touch HOME on the iPod/iPhone, then touch the application icon on the infotainment system.

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Switching Between a USB Connected Device and a Bluetooth Device When the iPhone is connected to the infotainment system through the USB port, and the infotainment system is connected to another phone through Bluetooth wireless technology, touch iPhone or bluetooth phone on the smartphone list menu to switch between the two applications. Displaying or Hiding Application Icons To display or hide application icons on the smartphone link menu: 1. Touch D. 2. Touch ^ smartphone link.

3. Touch SETTINGS. 4. Touch the desired application

icon to hide or display it on the smartphone link menu.

5. Touch OK. If the activated application is on the smartphone link menu, the ^ is activated in the upper position of the HOME menu or playing screen.

Connecting an Application This section explains a general operation. It may vary depending on the phone operation system, versions, and/or application versions. To connect an application: 1.

Install the application on the smartphone from Appstore or Playstore.

2. Connect the smartphone to the

infotainment system through the USB port or Bluetooth. . Android phone: Bluetooth

iPhone: USB port

3. Activate the application.

4. Touch D to play the

application through the infotainment system. The smartphone link menu is displayed.

5. Touch the application icon. 6. The application screen is

displayed.

Smartphone Link (Pandora) Some images and explanations may vary by phone operating systems, versions, and/or application (App) versions.

Using Pandora 1.

Install the Pandora application on the smartphone.

2. Connect the smartphone to the

infotainment system through the USB port or Bluetooth wireless technology. iPhone: USB connection. . Android phone/BlackBerry phone: Bluetooth wireless technology.

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3. Activate the Pandora

application.

4. Press D. 5. Press ^ smartphone link.

6. Press Pandora. If the smartphone is not connected to the infotainment system or the application is not installed on the smartphone, the Pandora menu is not activated.

Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down Rate tracks by using - (thumbs up) or , (thumbs down).

Pause . Press j to pause. . Press r to resume. Changing Tracks Press l to change to the next track.

Bookmark To bookmark a favorite artist or track: 1. Press S on the screen. 2. Press Artist or Track.

Pandora Menus Creating Stations from Currently Playing Music 1. Press MENU. The Pandora

menu is displayed.

2. Press create station. 3. Press from currently playing. 4. Press Artist or Track. 5. Press the desired station. The

station is added into the Pandora menu automatically.

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Creating Stations by Searching by Artist or Track 1. Press MENU. The Pandora

menu is displayed.

2. Press create station. 3. Press enter artist/track. The

keypad is displayed.

4. Enter the artist or track name using the keypad, then press Create.

5. Press the desired station. The

station is added into the Pandora menu automatically.

Listening to Stations 1. Press MENU. The Pandora

menu is displayed.

2. Press Q or R to scroll through

the list. Select the desired station.

QuickMix 1. Press MENU. The Pandora

menu is displayed.

2. Press QuickMix Z to listen to a selection of tracks from your stations.

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Tone Settings 1. Press MENU. The Pandora

menu is displayed.

2. Press tone settings. The tone

settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation 0 132.

Smartphone Link (Stitcher) Some images and explanations may vary by phone operating systems, versions, and/or application (App) versions.

Using Stitcher 1.

Install the Stitcher application on the smartphone.

2. Connect the smartphone to the

infotainment system through the USB port or Bluetooth wireless technology.

iPhone: USB connection.

. Android phone/BlackBerry phone: Bluetooth wireless technology.

3. Activate the Stitcher

application.

4. Press D. 5. Press ^ smartphone link.

6. Press Stitcher. If the smartphone is not connected to the infotainment system or the application is not installed on the smartphone, the Stitcher menu is not activated.

Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down Rate tracks by using - (thumbs up) or , (thumbs down).

Pause . Press j to pause. . Press r to resume. Changing Stations Press l to change to the next station.

Saving Favorites To save a station as a favorite, press q on the stitcher screen. Stitcher Menus The Stitcher Station menu displays available station data from the Stitcher server. 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher Station menu is displayed.

2. Press Q or R to scroll through

the list. Select the desired station.

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Tone Settings 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher

menu is displayed.

2. Press tone settings. The tone

settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation 0 132.

Bluetooth Phone/ Devices

Pictures and Movies (Audio System) The infotainment system can play the music files contained in the USB storage device or iPod/iPhone products.

Audio System Information Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files . Music files with .mp3, .wma,

.ogg, and .wav file name extensions can be played.

. MP3 files that can be played are:

Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps - Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05
kHz, and 16 kHz.

. Files with a bit rate above

128 kbps will result in higher quality sound. ID3 Tag information for MP3
files, such as the album name and the artist, can be played.

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. To display album title, track title,

and artist information, the file should be compatible with the ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.

Using USB Storage Devices and iPod/iPhone . Use a USB or flash memory type

storage device. Do not connect using a USB adaptor.

. Do not connect and reconnect the USB device repeatedly in a short time, as this may cause static electricity and problems using the device.

. Use a USB device with a metal

connecting terminal.

. Connection with i-Stick Type USB storage devices may be faulty due to vehicle vibration.

. Do not touch the USB

connecting terminal.

. Only USB storage devices

formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT file system are recognized. NTFS and other file systems are not recognized.

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. The time it takes to process files will depend on the USB storage device type and capacity, and the type of files stored.

. USB storage devices can only

be connected for playing music/ movies, viewing photo files, or upgrading.

. Some USB storage device files

. Do not use the USB terminal to

may not be compatible.

. Up to two USB devices and one

iPod can be played through a USB hub. All devices may not be supported, depending on the performance of the USB hub. If there is not enough power supply, it may not operate normally.

. Do not disconnect the USB

storage device while it is playing. This may cause damage to the product or affect the performance of the USB device.

. Disconnect the USB storage

device when the ignition is turned off. If the ignition is turned on while the USB device is connected, the USB device may be damaged or may not operate normally.

charge USB accessory equipment. The heat generated may cause performance issues or damage.

. Store files in the top-level drive

of the USB storage device. When the logical drive is separated from the device, only the USB music files from the top-level logical drive can be played. Music files stored on USB storage devices may not play normally if an application is loaded by partitioning a separate drive.

. Music files to which Digital Right

Management (DRM) is applied cannot be played.

. USB storage device capacity

limit is 2,500 music files, 2,500
photo files, 250 movie files, 2,500 folders, and 10 stages of folder structure. The iPod/iPhone can play all music files

supported, but will only display up to 2,500 files on the screen in alphabetical order.

. Some iPod/iPhone product models may not support the connectivity or functionality of this product.

. Only connect the iPod/iPhone

with connection cables supported by iPod/iPhone products. Other connection cables cannot be used.

. The iPod/iPhone may be

damaged if it is connected to the vehicle with the ignition on. When not in use, disconnect the iPod/iPhone.

. When the iPod/iPhone is

connected to the USB port by using the iPod/iPhone cable, the Bluetooth music is not supported.

. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the

USB port by using the iPod/ iPhone cable to play the music files. When the iPod/iPhone is connected to the AUX input

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terminal, the music file will play, but can’t be controlled by the infotainment system.

. The iPod/iPhone playback

functions and the information displayed may be different when played on the infotainment system.

. Play will start automatically after the system has finished reading the USB device. If a non-readable USB device is connected, an error message displays and the system will switch to the previous audio function.

. Refer to the table for the

classification items related to the search function provided by the iPod/iPhone.

USB Player Playing Music from a USB Device . Connect the USB device to the

USB port.

If the USB device is already connected: . Press D. . Press audio. . Press SourceR. . Press USB.

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To stop the USB device and select another media source, press SourceR, then select the other source. To remove the USB device, select another function, then remove the USB device. Pause . Press j to pause. . Press r to resume. Changing to Next/Previous Files . Press l to change to the

next file.

. Press g within five seconds of

the playback time to play the previous file.

Returning to the Beginning of the Current File Press g after five seconds of the playback time. Scanning Forward or Backward

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Press and hold g or l during playback to rewind or fast forward. Release the button to resume playback at normal speed. Playing a File Repeatedly Press v during playback. . 1: Plays the current file

repeatedly.

. ALL: Plays all files repeatedly. . OFF: Returns to normal

playback.

Playing a File Randomly Press u during playback. . ON: Plays all files randomly. . OFF: Returns to normal

playback.

Viewing Information on the Currently Playing File Press the title during playback to display information about the current file playing. . The information displayed

includes the title, file name, folder name, and artist/album saved with the song.

Incorrect information cannot be modified or corrected on the infotainment system.

. The information for songs

expressed in special symbols or in unavailable languages may be displayed as “u.”

Using the USB Music Menu . Press MENU during playback.

. Press the play mode. Tone Settings 1. Press R. 2. Press tone settings. The Tone

Settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings” under

“Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation 0 132.

Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) This allows music files on a supported MTP devices to be played. Playing Music Files . Connect the supported device to

the USB port.