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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.
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FAT32. exFAT.
Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod/iPhone To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port. 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 (Audio System) on page 7‑34 or Pictures and Movies (Picture System) on page 7‑39 or Pictures and Movies (Movie System) on page 7‑40.
Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Settings menus and functions may vary depending on vehicle options. The auxiliary input jack in the center stack can be used to connect external audio devices such as an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 player, CD player, and other supported devices for use as another source for audio listening. This input jack is not an audio output; do not plug headphones into the front auxiliary input jack. Radio without Touchscreen To use a portable device, connect the device with a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack. The radio will automatically switch to the device if the radio is on. When a device is already connected, press the AUX button to begin playing the device.
Use the O /VOL knob to adjust the volume. 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.
Playing Music
To play the music from the device, if the device is already connected: 1. Press D. 2. Press audio.
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Using the AUX Movie Menu
2. Press the desired menu.
tone settings: Adjust the sound setup. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7‑5. clock/temp display: To display the clock and temperature on the full screen, select On or Off. display settings: Adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen.
3. Press 4.
1. Press MENU from the AUX
movie screen. The AUX menu is displayed.
3. Press Source R. 4. Press AUX/USB. To adjust the tone settings, see “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7‑5.
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.
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Navigation
OnStar® System If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. For safety, some features are disabled while the vehicle is in motion.
Control Panel Overview OnStar Light The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: . Solid Green: System is ready.
Flashing Green: On a call. . Red: Indicates a problem.
OnStar Buttons X : Press to speak to an Advisor. . Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands. Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan.
Q : Press to connect to an Advisor. . Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions. Requires
the available Directions and Connections service plan.
. Receive On-Demand
Diagnostics for a check on the vehicle’s key operating systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance. ] : Press to connect to an Emergency Advisor.
Hands-Free Calling
Press X to make a call, end a call, and answer an incoming call.
Press X to give OnStar Hands-Free Calling voice commands.
Press X to give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice commands for automated directions. . Press 1 to hide the
Turn-by-Turn Navigation screen. When the route is changed, the Turn-by-Turn Navigation screen is displayed. The Turn-by-Turn Navigation screen is only displayed on the AM/FM/XM radio mode and AUX/USB/ iPod mode.
. Press $ to mute the
Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice guidance.
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. Press q to move to the
navigation settings menu. ‐ Press update route to update
the route, then press Yes. Press Cancel route to cancel it or No to not update the route. ‐ Press cancel route to cancel
the route, then press Yes. The navigation settings menu disappears and the Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice guidance is shut down.
‐ Press my destination to check
the destination. The destination name and remaining distance to destination are displayed on the screen for about five seconds. Then the current Turn-by-Turn Navigation information is displayed.
‐ Press route preview to preview
the route. The distance information among turns from current position to destination can be checked. Check the distance information by
pressing Q or R. If there is no operation for about five seconds, the current Turn-by-Turn Navigation information is displayed.
‐ Press repeat to repeat the
Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice guidance.
‐ While the route is calculating, the Cancel route menu is only activated.
Blue OnStar Press Q to be connected to a specially trained OnStar Advisor who can verify account information and answer questions about the system.
Emergency With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically connect to help in a crash even if you cannot ask for it.
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Press ] to connect to an Emergency Advisor. GPS technology is used to identify the vehicle location and can provide critical information to emergency personnel. The Advisor is also trained to offer critical assistance in emergency situations.
OnStar SMS When the Short Message Service (SMS) is received by the vehicle, a pop-up screen with the message is displayed.
OnStar Welcome When the user joins and operates the OnStar service for the first time, the pop-up screen “Get OnStar started now please push the blue button” is displayed.
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Bluetooth (Overview) For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth® capability, the system can interact with many Bluetooth phones, PDAs, or other devices to: . Place and receive hands-free
calls. Transmit hands-free data. . Play audio streaming files. The device most be paired first. See “Pairing” in Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑21. 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.
. 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 (navigation) system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a Hands-Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system is used to control the system. The system can be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. 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. There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth wireless technology in some locations. Due to the variety of Bluetooth devices and their firmware versions, the device may respond differently when performing over Bluetooth. Refer to the cell phone manufacturer’s user guide for questions about the phone's Bluetooth functionality.
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Bluetooth Controls For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, use the buttons on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the system.
Steering Wheel Controls
¦ SEEK or SEEK ¥ (Next/ Previous): Press to go to the next or previous radio station, song on an iPod, or file on a USB device (if equipped).
5 /g (Push to Talk): Press to interact with Bluetooth or OnStar, if equipped. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑21 or OnStar® System on page 7‑18. > /R (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. + or − x : Press to increase or decrease the volume. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the volume bar 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.
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Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) To use infotainment controls to access the menu system, see Overview on page 7‑2. 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® System on page 7‑18.
Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . Up to five cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth system.
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The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.
. Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.
. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To link to a different paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section.
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.
5. Press Yes on the pop-up screen
of the Bluetooth device and infotainment system.
Pairing a Phone When there is no paired device on the infotainment system and the Simple Secure Pairing (SSP) is supported: 1. Press D.
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 telephone, then
press Yes.
3. Press Search Bluetooth Device. 4. Press the desired device to pair
on the searched list screen.
2. Press settings. 3. Press connection settings.
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4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press Search Bluetooth 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.
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 pair
5.
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.
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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 7 when connected.
Disconnecting the Bluetooth Device 1. Press D. 2. Select settings. 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.
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 pair
8.
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.
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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 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
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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.
Playing Bluetooth Music 1. Press D.
2. Press audio. 3. Press source R. 4. Press Bluetooth, then select the
connected Bluetooth music play mode.
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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. The infotainment system outputs the audio from the cell phone or Bluetooth device as it is transmitted.
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Hands-Free Phone
General Information Without Touchscreen
To use the hands-free phone on vehicles without a touchscreen radio, press 5 >, select Onstar Hands-free Calling, then enter the desired number. 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.
5 /g (Push 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.
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> /R (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, decline a call, or cancel an operation.
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 5 /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.
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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 5 /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 5 /g on the steering wheel controls or press Accept on the screen. To decline the call, press > /R 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, refer to the “Searching for a Name” later in this section.
4. Select the phone book entry
to call.
5. Press the number to dial. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Downloadable Applications
Smartphone Link (Overview)
Before Using Smartphone link If equipped, the vehicle can connect to Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadio™ through the infotainment system. The applications most be downloaded to the device first. 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 Pandora and/or Stitcher 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. Supported Smartphone Applications
Pandora
iPod®/iPhone®, through the USB connection.
. Android™ phone, through
Bluetooth® wireless.
. On a BlackBerry® phone,
through Bluetooth wireless.
Stitcher
iPod/iPhone, through the USB connection.
. Android phone, through
Bluetooth wireless.
iPod/iPhone Error Messages and Solution If the infotainment system fails to activate the application on your iPod/iPhone connected through the USB port, the 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 press the desired application menu on the infotainment system.
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 error.” . Reset all settings related to the phone, then press the desired application menu on the infotainment system.
. Reconnect the smartphone and
Infotainment system through Bluetooth wireless technology,
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then press 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 between Stitcher or Pandora while playing the other on the iPod/iPhone connected through the USB port, press the D button of the iPod/iPhone, then press Stitcher or Pandora on the smartphone link menu of the infotainment system. 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, it is possible to switch between the two applications, using the smartphone list menu.
. Press iPhone or bluetooth phone
on the smartphone list menu to switch to the desired device.
Displaying or Hiding Application Icons To display or hide application icons on the smartphone link menu: 1. Press D. 2. Press smartphone link.
3. Press SETTINGS. 4. Press the desired application
icon to hide or display it on the smartphone link screen.
5. Press OK.
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If the activated application is on the smartphone link menu, the ^ is activated in the upper position of the HOME menu or playing screen.
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
3. Activate the Pandora application. 4. Press D.
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5. Press smartphone link. 6. Press Pandora.
7. 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.
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, and 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.
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2. Press QuickMix Z to listen to a
selection of tracks from your stations.
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 on page 7‑5.
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.
7. Press Stitcher.
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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.
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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.
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 on page 7‑5.
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 ~ 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. 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 to touch the USB
connecting terminal.
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. Only USB storage devices
formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT file system are recognized. NTFS and other file systems are not recognized. The time it takes to process files will depend on the USB storage device type and capacity, and the type of files stored.
. Some USB storage device files
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.
. USB storage devices can only
be connected for playing music/ movies, viewing photo files, or upgrading.
. Do not use the USB terminal to
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.
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. USB storage device capacity limit is 2,500 music files, 2500
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. The following iPod/iPhone product models are supported: ‐ iPod 2G nano®/iPod 3G nano/iPod 4G and 5G nano
‐ iPod 120GB and 160GB
classic®
‐ iPod 1G, 2G, and 3G touch® ‐ iPhone 3G and 3GS ‐ iPhone 4/4S
. Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables supported by iPod/iPhone products. Other connection cables cannot be used.
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The iPod/iPhone may be damaged if the ignition is turned off when it is connected to the vehicle. 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 terminal, the music file will not play. The iPod/iPhone playback functions and the information displayed may be different when played on the infotainment system.
. 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.
. 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.
If the USB device is already connected: . Press D. . Press audio. . Press SourceR. . Press USB. 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.
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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 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. . NO: 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.
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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 on page 7‑5.
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iPod/iPhone player This feature is limited to models supporting the iPod/iPhone connection. Playing Music Files . Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
. Play will start from the previously
played point 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.
If the iPod/iPhone is already connected: . Press D. . Press audio. . Press SourceR. . Press iPod.
To stop the device and select another media source, press SourceR, then select the other source. To remove the device, select another function, then remove the device. Pause . Press j to pause. . Press r to resume. Changing to Next/Previous Song . Press l to change to the
next song.
. Press g within two seconds of
the playback time to play the previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the Current File Press g after two seconds of the playback time. Scanning Forward or Backward
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. . NO: Plays all files randomly. . OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Viewing Information on the Currently Playing Song Press the title during playback to display information about the current song playing.
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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 iPod Menu . Press MENU during playback. . Press the appropriate
play mode.
Tone Settings 1. Press R on the iPod menu. 2. Press tone settings. The tone
settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7‑5.
Pictures and Movies (Picture System) The Infotainment system can view picture files that are stored on a USB device.
Picture System Information Caution For Using Picture Files
File size: ‐ JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels (Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels (Height).
‐ BMP, PNG, GIF: Within 64 to 1,024 pixels (Width) and 64 to 1,024 pixels (Height).
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File extensions: .jpg, .bmp, .png, .gif. Animated .gif files are not supported.
. Some files may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of file.
Viewing Pictures 1. Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again to return to the previous screen.
If the USB device is already connected: 1. Press D. 2. Press picture & movie.
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3. Press SourceR. 4. Press USB picture. Some features are disabled while the vehicle is in motion.
Viewing Slide Show From the picture screen, press z. The slide show will start to play.
. Press the screen to cancel the
slide show during the slide show playback.
Viewing a Previous or Next Picture Press t or u from the picture screen.
Rotating a Picture Press y or w from the picture screen.
Enlarging a Picture Press x from the picture screen.
Using the USB Picture Menu 1. Press MENU from the picture
screen.
2. Press the appropriate menu:
picture file list: lists all picture files. sort by title: shows pictures in title order. sort by date: shows pictures in date order. slide show time: allows selection of the slide show interval.
clock/temp display: allows selection of On or Off to show the clock and temperature on the full screen. display setting: adjusts for Brightness and Contrast.
3. Press 4 to exit.
Pictures and Movies (Movie System) The infotainment system can play movie files that are stored on a USB device.
Movie System Information Caution For Using Movie Files . Available resolution: Within 720
x 576 (W x H) pixels. Frame rate: Less than 30 fps. . Playable movie file: .avi, .mpg,
.mp4, .divx, .xvid, .wmv. The playable movie file may not be played according to the codec format.
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. Playable Codec format: divx, xvid, mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43), wmv9 (wmv3). . Playable Audio format: MP3,
AC3, AAC, WMA. . Max Video Bitrate: ‐ mpeg-1: 8Mbps ‐ mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43):
4Mbps
‐ wmv9: 3 Mbps ‐ divx 3: 3 Mbps ‐ divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps ‐ xvid: 4.5 Mbps
. Max Audio Bitrate: ‐ mp3: 320 Kbps ‐ wma: 320 Kbps ‐ ac-3: 640 Kbps ‐ aac: 449 Kbps
. Movie files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied may not be played.
Playing a Movie File 1. Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again to return to the previous screen.
If the USB device is already connected: 1. Press D. 2. Press picture & movie. 3. Press SourceR. 4. Press USB movie. Movie is not available while driving.
Viewing Slide Show From the picture screen, press z. The slide show will start to play.
. Press the screen to cancel the
slide show during the slide show playback. The last played audio source will play as background music during the slide show playback.
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Pause . Press j to pause. . Press r to resume. Changing to Next/Previous Movie . Press u to change to the
next file.
. Press t within five seconds of
the playback time to play the previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the Current Movie Press t after five seconds of the playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward Press and hold t or u during playback to rewind or fast-forward. Release the button to resume playback at normal speed.
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Viewing Full Screen Press t from the movie screen. Press t again to return to the previous screen.
Using the USB Movie Menu 1. Press MENU from the movie
screen.
display settings: adjusts for Brightness and Contrast. tone settings: shows the sound setup. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7‑5.
3. Press 4 to exit.
Subtitle Language If the movie file has a subtitle language, it can be viewed. . Press q from the movie screen. . Press S or T on the pop-up
screen.
. Press r to close the pop-up
Audio Language If the movie file has an audio language, it can be used. . Press q from the movie screen. . Press Z S or T on the pop-up
screen.
. Press r to close the pop-up
screen.
If there is only one audio language, it cannot be set. Audio language can be set only when the movie file is the Divx File.
2. Press the appropriate menu:
screen.
If there is only one subtitle language, it can be set to On/Off.
movie file list: lists all movie files. clock/temp display: allows selection of On or Off to show the clock and temperature on the full screen.
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Trademarks and License Agreements
FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Bluetooth® 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.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video, including premium content.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. In Canada: Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes. This is beyond the control of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio.
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Explicit Language Notice: Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM: . USA: 866-635-2349 or see
www.siriusxm.com.
General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any product that incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured, distributed, or marketed in the SiriusXM Service Area.
. Canada: 877-209-0079 or see
2. For products to be distributed,
www.xmradio.ca.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM Satellite Radio System or that support the SiriusXM website, the Online Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade
