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Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), which estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. The voltmeter gauge or the voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped, may show the voltage moving up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-35.
Battery Power Protection This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep the battery from running down.
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Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Rear Side WindowAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-12Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
SD Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18Infotainment System 7-1
Navigation
OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Introduction
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-20
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio) . . . . . 7-22
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition -
Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Settings
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems. Read the following pages to become familiar with these features.
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Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.
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The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls. Before driving: . Become familiar with the
operation, faceplate buttons, and screen buttons.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-27.
Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Overview
Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls, if equipped. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3.
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When on, press to mute the system. Press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
5. MEDIA
Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD card, and AUX.
6. RADIO
Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped.
Radio with TONE
1. q (Favorite Pages)
3. r (Favorite Pages)
Press to scroll down through the favorite pages for each source.
Press to scroll up through the favorite pages for each source.
2. Favorites/Soft Keys
4. O (Power/Volume)
Press to select favorite stations. Press and hold to save favorite stations. Press to select a screen button when displayed.
Press to turn the audio on. Press and hold to turn it off.
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7. g or l (Seek)
CD (If Equipped): Press g to seek the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has played for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track will start from the beginning. Press l to seek the next track. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped): Press g or l to seek to the previous or next strong station. CD (If Equipped): Press and hold g to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Press and hold l to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed.
8. X (Eject) (If Equipped) or
TONE (If Equipped)
Press X to eject the CD (if equipped). Press TONE to open the Tone Settings menu (if equipped). 9. { (Home Page)
Press to go to the Home Page from any point in the system. See “Home Page” following.
10. o BACK
Press to return to the previous screen in a menu.
11. CD Slot (If Equipped) 12. MENU
Press to access the menu for the current audio source. Press to select the highlighted menu option.
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Turn to scroll through a list. Turn to manually select a station.
Home Page
Home Page Features The infotainment system displays a Home Page that makes it easy to access all of the applications. Turn the MENU knob to highlight feature icons. Press the MENU knob to access the feature’s options. Various functions are disabled when the vehicle is moving. AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen icon to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, SiriusXM® (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, AUX, and SD card reader. See AM-FM Radio on page 7-8, Satellite Radio on page 7-10, CD Player on page 7-12, and Auxiliary Jack on page 7-18.
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PHONE: Select the PHONE screen icon to display the Phone main page. See “Bluetooth Overview” in Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-20
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) on page 7-22 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) on page 7-26. NAV (Navigation, If Equipped): Select the NAV screen icon to display the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. See “OnStar Overview” in OnStar, if equipped. SETTINGS: Select the SETTINGS screen icon to display the Settings main page. See “Setting Radio Preferences” following. Setting Radio Preferences Select the SETTINGS screen icon to display the Settings menu and the following may display: Time: See Clock on page 5-8.Language (Current Language): This will set the display language in the radio and instrument cluster. Select to display a list of languages. Select BACK to go back to the previous menu. Valet Mode: Using the circular numeric keypad, enter a four-digit code: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
a number.
2. Press the MENU knob to select
it. Do this for each one of the four digits. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Select LOCK to lock the system. This will also lock access to the storage behind the radio, if equipped. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1. 4. Enter the four-digit code to
unlock the system.
Radio: See “Radio Setup” later in this section. Vehicle: See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48. Display: Press the MENU knob to turn the display on or off. Return to Factory Settings: See “Return to Factory Settings” later in this section. Software Information: Press the MENU knob to select Save Vehicle Info to USB. Press the MENU knob again to start downloading the vehicle information to the USB.
Radio Setup From the RADIO/BAND screen icon, the following may be displayed: Manage Favorites:
Turn the MENU knob and press to select a favorite.
To delete a favorite, press the button just below the DELETE screen button.
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To move a favorite, press the MOVE screen button. Turn the MENU knob to select a new location, then press the DROP screen button to select the new location.
. Select o BACK to go back to
the previous menu.
Number of Favorites Shown: To set the number of favorites for display, select Auto to automatically adjust the number of Favorites pages shown as Favorites are added and removed. Another way to adjust is to select a number from 5– 25 to show that selection of favorites. Audible Touch Feedback: Select to turn feedback off or on. Auto Volume (If Equipped): This feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed. The options are Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High, or High. Select the desired volume.
Maximum Startup Volume: This feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level. To set the maximum startup volume, Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease startup volume.
Rear Camera From the Rear Camera screen button, the following may display: Guidance Lines (If Equipped): This feature will display guidance lines on the screen when in R (Reverse). Select Off or On. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-58. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (If Equipped): This feature will display an alert icon when cross traffic is detected. Select Off or On. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-58.
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Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display: Restore Vehicle Settings: This option will restore factory vehicle personalization settings. Select Cancel or Confirm. Clear All Private Data: This option clears all private information from the vehicle. Select Cancel or Confirm. Restore Radio Settings: This option will restore factory radio settings. Select Cancel or Continue. English and Metric Unit Conversion To change the display units between English and metric units, see Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) on page 5-30 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) on page 5-32.
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Software Updates See the website for more information. Website Information In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com In Canada, see www.chevrolet.gm.ca In Mexico, see www.chevrolet.com.mx
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio While on the audio main page, press the RADIO or MEDIA button repeatedly through the available sources (AM, FM, and SiriusXM® (if equipped), CD, USB, SD, and AUX). The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3.
AM, FM, SiriusXM (If Equipped) To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press the RADIO button to toggle to the desired broadcast source.
Press the RADIO faceplate button to display the active radio source. Press the MENU knob and the following radio settings may display: Tone Settings: . Bass, Midrange, and Treble:
Turn the MENU knob and highlight. Press the MENU knob to select. Turn the MENU knob to adjust.
. Balance: Turn the MENU knob
to highlight. Press the MENU knob to select. Turn the MENU knob left for more sound from the left speakers or right for more sound from the right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers. Fade: Turn the MENU knob to highlight. Press the MENU knob to select. Turn the MENU knob to the left for more sound from the front speakers and to the right for more sound from the rear speakers.
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The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.
. DSP: If equipped with a Bose
Surround® sound system, it will have three DSP modes including: ‐ Normal: Adjusts the audio to provide the best sound for all seating positions.
‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for the driver.
‐ Centerpoint: Creates a
surround sound from nearly any audio source.
. EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU
knob to highlight. Turn the MENU knob to scroll through the options. Press the MENU knob to select. Press the o BACK button to go to the previous menu.
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Station List: Select to display a list of AM or FM stations. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu. Auto Volume: feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. Select the level between off, low, medium-low, medium, medium-high, and high. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: In certain configurations the available choices are Manual and Talk.
Options for SiriusXM Only XM View: XM view allows the channel list to be viewed by channel name, artist playing on channel, or song playing on channel. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press the MENU knob to select. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu.
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Channel List: Select to display a list of SiriusXM stations. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press the MENU knob to select. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu. Also see the radio settings common for all sources earlier in this section. Finding a Station
Seeking a Station Press g or l to search for the previous or next strongest station.
Tuning a Station Turn the MENU knob to manually find a station. Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 25 preset stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to five stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of favorites can be set.
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AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped): While on the active source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold a favorites/soft-key button on the faceplate. Mixed-Audio Favorites Media and Broadcast favorites can be stored. To display the favorites page, press q or r button on the radio faceplate. From the Settings menu press the MENU knob to select Manage Favorites. The Manage Favorites feature has the option of moving or deleting a favorite. See “Manage Favorites” under Overview on page 7-2.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. See www.siriusxmradio.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or see www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). When SiriusXM is active, the channel name and number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen.
Browsing SiriusXM Channels To browse the SiriusXM channels: 1. Press the MENU knob. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
XM Channel List.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the desired XM Channels.
Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur,
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especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time.
Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens.
Rear Side Window Antenna The AM-FM antenna is in the passenger right rear side window. Make sure the inside surfaces of the rear side windows are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaces are damaged, they could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector must be properly attached to the post on the glass. The connector attachment to the glass is exposed. Tampering with or disconnecting the connector will interfere with radio reception.
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If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception.
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Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside of the rear side windows may affect radio reception or damage the rear side window antenna. Repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear side windows with sharp objects.
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Audio Players
Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to the backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna The roof antenna is for OnStar®, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, and GPS (Global Positioning System). Keep clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected.
CD Player The CD player can be used for CD and MP3 audio. With the vehicle on, insert a disc into the slot, label side up. Press the MEDIA button to select CD as a source. The system is capable of playing most: . Audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW . MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled.
There can be increased skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known good disc. To avoid damage to the CD player: . Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
. Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the player. Insert only one disc at a time.
. Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
. Use a marking pen to label the
top of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs To load a disc: 1. Turn the vehicle on. 2.
Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is
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damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.
Playing an Audio CD Press the MEDIA button on the faceplate until CD is selected. On the CD main page, either a track number displays at the beginning of each track, or Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available. Use the following screen controls to play the disc: t (Seek Previous/Fast Reverse): While on the CD main page: . Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning.
. Press and hold to fast reverse
through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
u (Seek Next/Fast Forward): While on the CD main page: . Press to seek to the next track. . Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
j /r (Pause/Play): While on the CD main page, press to pause. Press again to resume. Z (Shuffle): Press Z to play the songs in random order. Press again to turn off. If a Blu-ray Disc® or DVD disc is loaded into the disc player and the CD screen button is selected, a message comes on the screen to use the Video application. The Video application is only available on vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE).
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CD Menu While on the CD main page, press the MENU knob to display the CD menu and the following may display: Browse: Select to display the files or songs on the CD. Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. Auto Volume: feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. Select the level between Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High, and High. Press BACK to go to the previous menu. DSP: adjusts the pre-defined settings. See “DSP” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. EQ (Equalizer): feature adjusts the equalizer settings. See “EQ (Equalizer)” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
If equipped, this feature
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Error Messages If Disc Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:
The disc has an invalid or unknown format. The disc is very hot. Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal. The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. Try the disc again later. There was a problem while burning the disc. The label is caught in the CD player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could be for one of the following reasons:
The player temperature is too high. There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer. Playing an MP3 CD To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD” previously in this section. The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play: . Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.
. Maximum number of folders:
eight folders with 255 files per folder.
. Maximum of 1,000 files on
a disc.
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders.
Empty Folders If a root directory or folder is empty or contains only folders, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a compressed audio file. The empty folder(s) are not displayed or numbered.
No Folder When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders, all files are under the root folder.
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USB Port
Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) device can be connected to the USB port. The USB ports are in the center stack or inside the front seat armrest.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC).
. Hard disk drives are not
supported.
To play a USB device: . Connect the USB. . Press the MEDIA button on the
faceplate until the connected device is shown.
While the USB source is active, use the corresponding faceplate buttons to operate USB function: . t (Seek Previous/Fast
Reverse)
. u (Seek Next/Fast Forward)
j /r (Play/Pause)
. Z (Shuffle) For information on how to use the screen icons, see “Playing an Audio CD” previously in this section.
USB Menu Press the MENU knob to display the USB menu and the following may display: Browse: Select to display the files and folders on the USB device. Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
If equipped, see
If equipped, this feature
Auto Volume: “Playing an Audio CD” previously in this section. DSP: adjusts the pre-defined settings. See “DSP Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: If equipped, this feature adjusts the equalizer settings. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/ iPhone® This feature supports the following devices:
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iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4
There may be problems with operation and function in the following situations: . When connecting a device with
a more recent version of the firmware installed than is supported by the infotainment system.
. When connecting a device on
which firmware from other providers is installed.
To connect and control a device: 1. Connect one end of the standard
USB cable to the device's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to a USB
port in the center console. See Center Console Storage on page 4-2.
3. Press the MEDIA button to
select the source.
The music information displays on the radio’s display and begins playing through the vehicle’s audio system. The device battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on. When the vehicle is off while a device is connected using the USB cable, the device battery stops charging and the device will automatically turn off. If the device is an unsupported model, it can still be listened to in the vehicle by connecting to the auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
Menu Press the MENU knob to display the device Menu and the following may display: Browse: Select to display the files or songs on the device. See “Browse Device Media” later in this section.
If equipped, see
Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. Auto Volume: “Playing an Audio CD” previously in this section. DSP: adjusts the pre-defined settings. See “DSP Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: If equipped, this feature adjusts the equalizer settings. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
If equipped, this feature
Browse Device Media Use the following to browse: Playlists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to view the playlists stored on the device.
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2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the playlist.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.
Artists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to view the artists stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.
Albums: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to view the albums stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.
Genres: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to view the genres stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select a genre name to view a list of artists of that genre.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select to view albums by that artist.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select an album to view songs.
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5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.
Songs: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to view a list of all songs stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select the song from the list to begin playback.
SD Card Reader This vehicle may have an SD card reader in the center stack or inside the front seat armrest. See Center Console Storage on page 4-2. 1. Plug the SD card into the reader. 2. Press the MEDIA button to
select the SD device.
If an SD card has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the MEDIA screen button repeatedly to cycle
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through all of the available audio source screens, until the SD card screen is shown.
Playing Music from the SD Card An SD card is played the same way a USB device is played. See USB Port on page 7-15.
Auxiliary Jack The AUX jack is in the center stack or inside the front seat armrest. See Center Console Storage on page 4-2. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:
Laptop computer
. Audio music player This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary devices should be set up while the vehicle is in P (Park).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack. If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly to scroll through all of the available audio source screens, until the AUX source screen is shown.
Playing from the AUX Jack An auxiliary device is played through the audio system and controlled through the device itself.
AUX Menu Press the MENU knob to display the AUX menu and the following may display: Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
If equipped, see
If equipped, this feature
Auto Volume: “Playing an Audio CD” previously in this section. DSP: adjusts the pre-defined settings. See “DSP” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. EQ (Equalizer): feature adjusts the pre-defined equalizer settings. See “EQ (Equalizer)” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
If equipped, this
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Navigation
OnStar® System An OnStar® subscriber has the ability to connect to the OnStar system (if equipped) and ask an OnStar Advisor to download a destination into the vehicle. OnStar will send address information and location coordinates of the destination into the vehicle. To access from the Home Page, turn the MENU knob to highlight the OnStar icon. Press the MENU knob to access.
Press the button below the MUTE screen button to mute the navigation directions. The previous audio selection will play. The MUTE screen button will change to UNMUTE. Press the button below UNMUTE to enable the navigation directions again.
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Press the MENU knob to go to the Turn-by-Turn menu.
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. Route Preview . Repeat When the system is downloading a route, the only option available is Cancel Route. Once the route is downloaded, the additional list items display.
My Destination If My Destination is selected, a special version of the Maneuver View displays. The Destination Address is shown in the Street Name field and the total distance to the destination is shown in the Distance to Maneuver View. Press the button below the DONE screen button to return to the Maneuver View.
The following options are available: . Update Route: only shows if the
vehicle is off the route
. Cancel Route . My Destination
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Route Preview
If Route Preview is selected, a special version of the Maneuver View displays.
. Press the button below the
NEXT screen button to display the next maneuver information, including distance between it and the previous maneuver.
. Press the button below the
PREV screen button to display the previous maneuver information, including distance between it and the previous maneuver. While on the current maneuver, the PREV screen button is hidden. If on the last maneuver, the NEXT screen button is hidden.
. Press the button below the
DONE screen button to return to the Maneuver View.
Repeat Press the button below the REPEAT screen button to go back to the Maneuver View. The audible maneuver prompt is repeated.
Canceling a Turn-by-Turn Route Press the button below the Cancel Route screen button on the Turn-by-Turn menu. A screen displays to confirm the cancellation.
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) Instructions for using the cell phone may differ between infotainment systems. The base radio and base radio with connectivity instructions are included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for instructions on the uplevel radios. Bluetooth-capable systems can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
. Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked: . Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete
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duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts.
. Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment system.
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section. If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section.
. See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section.
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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a Hands-Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information about compatible phones.
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Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons on the instrument panel, faceplate, and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls g (Press to Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition. i (End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system.
Infotainment System Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7-2. MENU: Turn to scroll through a list. Press to select the highlighted list option. { (Home Page): Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page on page 7-5.
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PHONE: Select to enter the phone main menu. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-20 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) on page 7-22 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) on page 7-26. Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. Noise: The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise, such as noise from open windows or loud talking inside the vehicle. When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice.
Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the O knob during a call to change the volume level. The system maintains a minimum volume level. Bluetooth Audio Quality Turn off the Echo and Noise cancellation feature on your phone, if supported, for the best hands-free performance. See www.gm.com/bluetooth.
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7-2.
Switching to Handset or Hands-Free Mode To switch between handset mode and hands-free mode, use the OnStar command, “transfer call.” Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls can be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1, if equipped.
Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.
. Pairing only needs to be
completed once per phone, unless the pairing information on
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the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.
. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were newly paired to the system. To connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.
Pairing a Phone or Device 1. From the Home Page, turn the
MENU knob to access the PHONE screen button, then press the MENU knob to select the PHONE screen button. If a device has been previously paired, the main Phone menu will be shown. If no devices have been paired, Step 2 can be skipped.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press
6.
to select Manage Phones.
3. Press the button just below the PAIR screen button. A four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display. The PIN is used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process.
5. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. If a six digit code is shown on the phone and the vehicle screen, confirm the codes are the same. The system recognizes the new connected phone after the pairing process is complete.
If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book download, select Always Accept and Allow. The phone book may not be available if not accepted.
7. Repeat steps 1–6 to pair
additional phones or devices.
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. To list all paired devices, from
the Home Page turn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press
to select Manage Phones.
Deleting a Paired Phone 1. From the Home Page, turn the
MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press
to select Manage Phones.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the phone to be deleted.
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4. Press the button below the
DELETE screen button to delete the highlighted device.
5. A confirmation screen is
displayed. Press the button just below the DELETE screen button to confirm deletion.
Connecting to a Different Phone 1. From the Home Page, turn the
MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press
to select Manage Phones.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the phone to be connected.
4. Press the button just below the
CONNECT screen button to connect to the highlighted device.
Phone Menu Once a phone is connected and selected, the following may display: Recent Calls: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls and press to select. Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Contacts and press to select. Keypad: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Keypad and press to select. Active Call: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Active Call and press to select and display the active call screen. Manage Phones: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Manage Phones and press to select. Making a Call Using Contacts and Recent Calls For cell phones that support the Contacts and Recent Calls feature, the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone
to make calls. See your cell phone manufacturer’s user guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. If the phone prompts to allow phone book download during the pairing process, select Always Accept and Allow. The phone book may not be available if not accepted. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Contacts and Recent Calls menus are automatically available. The Contacts menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. The Recent Calls menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Missed Calls menus on the cell phone to make a call.
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To make a call using the Contacts menu: 1. From the Home Page, turn the
MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
Contacts and press to select.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the letter group and press to select.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the contact and press to select.
5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the desired number, then press the MENU knob to call the contact.
To make a call using the Recent Calls menu: 1. From the Home Page, turn the
MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
Recent Calls and press to select. If necessary, select between Missed, Recent, and Sent calls by pressing the button below the appropriate screen button.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the contact or the phone number.
4. Press the MENU knob to call the
contact.
Making a Call Using the Keypad To make a call: 1. From the Home Page, turn the
MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press
to select Keypad.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select. Continue this process through
the number. To call, press the button just below the CALL screen button.
Accepting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call To accept a call, do one of the following: . Press the button just below the
ANSWER screen button.
. Press g on the steering wheel
controls.
Declining a Call To decline a call, do one of the following: . Press the button just below the
IGNORE screen button.
. Press i on the steering wheel
controls.
. Do nothing.
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Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the button just below the
SWITCH screen button.
. Press g on the steering wheel
controls.
Declining a Call Waiting Call To decline a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the button just below the
IGNORE screen button.
. Press i on the steering wheel
controls.
. Do nothing.
Ending a Call To end a call, do one of the following: . Press the button just below the
END screen button.
. Press i on the steering wheel
controls.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven phone system. 1. When a call is active, press the button just below the KEYPAD screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select.
If not initially in the phone application, from the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
From the PHONE main menu, turn the MENU knob to highlight Active Call and press to select.
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio)
Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press g on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Pairing
Pairing a Phone 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.
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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. The system may respond with a six digit code to be confirmed on the cell phone (instead of entering a four digit code), check that the same digits are shown on the cell phone and say "Yes" to confirm. Select Confirm on the cell phone as well. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds with “
has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete. 6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair
additional phones.
4. Say the name of the phone to
delete.
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
for which phone to delete.
Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all available cell phones were paired. This may need to be repeated depending on how many cell phones have been connected. 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Change phone.”
