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GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE This message displays when grade braking has been activated while driving on downhill grades. This message will only appear the first
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one minute, then restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive system needs service. See your dealer. SHIFT DENIED This message displays when the shift lever is in M (Manual Mode) and a transmission range has been selected that is unavailable at the current vehicle speed. TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO NEUTRAL If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4 n is requested, and the vehicle speed is correct, but the transmission is not in N (Neutral), this message will display until the transmission is shifted to N (Neutral).
time the feature is activated in an ignition cycle. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 259, Automatic Transmission 0 255, and Cruise Control 0 271. GRADE BRAKING OFF This message displays when grade braking has been disabled with the Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 259, Automatic Transmission 0 255, and Cruise Control 0 271. GRADE BRAKING ON This message displays when grade braking has been enabled with the Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 259, Automatic Transmission 0 255, and Cruise Control 0 271. SERVICE 4WD If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, this message may display if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ OFF position for at least
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4 n is requested, but the vehicle speed is too high, this message will display until the correct vehicle speed is reached. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime may sound if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. When towing, use Tow/Haul Mode to prevent damage to the engine or transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 259. VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW This message will display if the vehicle is driven in 4 n for about 10 minutes above 72 km/h (45 mph).
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Vehicle Reminder Messages
CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the following conditions exists: . A trailer with electric brakes
becomes disconnected from the vehicle. ‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is stopped, this message clears itself after a short time.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is moving, this message stays on until the ignition is turned off.
. There is a short in the wiring to
the electric trailer brakes.
When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes.
As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on. This message clears if the trailer is reconnected. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. If this message still displays, either the vehicle or the trailer needs service. See your dealer. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System” under Towing Equipment 0 303. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible. TRAILER CONNECTED On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with electric or electric over hydraulic brakes is first connected to the vehicle.
This message clears itself after several seconds. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. After this message clears, the TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT displays appear in the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 153 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 155 and “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System” under Towing Equipment 0 303.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 314 for the location of the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Also, see Washer Fluid 0 328 for more information.
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Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.
Base Radio Audio System Controls MENU : Press the center of the knob to enter menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. o BACK : Press to return to the previous menu or exit.
Uplevel Radio Audio System Controls 1. Press the desired feature to
display a list of available options.
2. Press to select the desired
feature setting.
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3. Press o BACK on the
faceplate or the 0 screen button to return to the previous menu or exit.
Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to access the Settings menu, then select SETTINGS from the Home Page on the infotainment system display.
Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may be available: . Time and Date . Language (Language) . Valet Mode . Radio . Vehicle . Bluetooth . Voice . Display . Rear Camera . Return to Factory Settings . Software Information
Detailed information for each menu follows. Time and Date Manually set the time and date. See Clock 0 132. Language (Language) Select Language, then select from the available language(s). The selected language will display on the system, and voice recognition will reflect the selected language. Valet Mode (If Equipped) This will lock the infotainment system and steering wheel controls. It may also limit access to vehicle storage locations (if equipped). To enable valet mode: 1. Enter a four-digit code on the
keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the
confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
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Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or unlock the system. Press Back to go back to the previous menu. Radio Press to display the Radio menu and the following may display: . Manage Favorites . Number of Favorites Shown . Audible Touch Feedback . Auto Volume . Maximum Startup Volume . Audio Cue Volume
Manage Favorites This allows favorites to be edited. See “Manage Favorites” in “Radio Setup” under Home Page 0 196 or “Manage Favorites” in “Settings” under “Radio” in the infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown Press to set the number of favorites to display.
Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system will automatically adjust the number of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback This allows Audible Touch Feedback to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
Auto Volume This feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise. Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High, or High.
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 or press + or − to increase or decrease.
Audio Cue Volume This feature sets the volume of audio files played at system startup and shutdown. Select On, then press + or − to increase or decrease the volume. Vehicle Select and the following may display: . Climate and Air Quality . Collision/Detection Systems . Comfort and Convenience . Lighting . Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following may display: . Auto Fan Max Speed . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog
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Auto Fan Max Speed This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed. Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog When set to On, the front defog will automatically come on when the vehicle is started. Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog If equipped, this feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside. Select Off or On. Collision/Detection Systems Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and the following may display: . Alert Type . Auto Collision Preparation . Go Notifier . Parking Assist . Lane Change Alert
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert Type This feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations. This setting affects all crash alerts including Forward Collision, Lane Departure Warning, and Parking Assist alerts. Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
Auto Collision Preparation This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and Front Automatic Braking (FAB). The Off setting disables all FCA and FAB functions. With the Alert and Brake setting, both FCA and FAB are available. The Alert setting disables FAB, but some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided, though less likely to occur. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 286. Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert.
Go Notifier This feature will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a
complete stop behind another stopping vehicle, and then that vehicle drives on. Select Off or On.
Parking Assist If equipped, this allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281. Select Off, On, or On with Towbar.
Lane Change Alert This allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 287. Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert This allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281. Select On or Off. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following may display:
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. Auto Memory Recall . Easy Exit Options . Chime Volume . Reverse Tilt Mirror . Auto Mirror Folding . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Auto Memory Recall This allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Memory Seats 0 68. Select On or Off.
Easy Exit Options This allows the feature to be turned on or off. See Memory Seats 0 68. Select On or Off.
Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press + or − to adjust the volume.
Reverse Tilt Mirror When on, the driver and/or passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. Select Off, On - Driver and Passenger, On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
Auto Mirror Folding When on, the outside rearview mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter Q or K is pressed and held. Select Off or On.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear When on and the front wiper is on and wiping, the rear wiper will automatically activate when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse). Select Off or On. Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following may display:
. Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights This feature will flash the exterior lamps and allows some of the exterior lamps and most of the interior lamps to turn on briefly when K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Select On or Off.
Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
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Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is requested. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available. Select On or Off.
Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door. Select On or Off. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following may display: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock
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. Remote Start Auto Cooled Seats . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Passive Door Unlock . Passive Door Lock . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Select All Doors or Driver Door Only.
Remote Start Auto Cooled Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the cooled seats on when using remote start on warm days. Select Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Select Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Passive Door Lock This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 35 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 37.
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Select Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle. Select Off or On. Bluetooth Select and the following may display: . Pair New Device . Device Management . Ringtones . Voice Mail Numbers
Pair New Device Select to pair a new device. See “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” under “Bluetooth (Overview) 0 208
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 209 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) 0 213” or “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” under Bluetooth in the infotainment manual.Device Management Select to connect to a different phone source, disconnect a phone, or delete a phone.
Ringtones Press to change the ring tone for the specific phone. The phone does not need to be connected to change the ring tones.
Voice Mail Numbers This feature displays the voice mail number for all connected phones. To change the voice mail number, select EDIT or press the EDIT button. Type a new number, then select SAVE or press the SAVE button. Voice Select and the following may display: . Prompt Length . Audio Feedback Speed
Prompt Length This feature adjusts the voice prompt length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed. Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Display Select and the following may display: . Calibrate Touchscreen . Turn Display Off
Calibrate Touchscreen Select to calibrate the touchscreen, then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off Select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or any faceplate button to turn the display on. Rear Camera Select and the following may display: . Guidance Lines . Rear Park Assist Symbols
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Guidance Lines Select to turn Off or On. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281.
Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to turn Off or On. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281. Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display: . Restore Vehicle Settings . Clear All Private Data . Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings. Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle. Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio settings. Select Restore or Cancel. Software Information Select to view the infotainment system current software information.
Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 427.
Universal Remote System Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. These
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instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before programming the Universal Remote system. It may help to have another person assist with the programming process. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming. Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this section. To program a garage door opener, park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver. Clear all people and objects near the garage door.
Make sure the hand-held transmitter has a new battery for quick and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Programming involves time-sensitive actions, and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1
to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver.2. At the same time, press and
hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote
system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release either button until the indicator light goes from a slow to a rapid flashing light. Then release both buttons. Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure under “Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators” later in this section.
3. Press and hold the newly
programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation.
If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed, then programming is complete. There is no need to complete Steps 4–6. If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move, a second button press may
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be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds. If the light stays on or the garage door moves, programming is complete. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4–6.
Learn or Smart Button
4. After completing Steps 1–3,
locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver.
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The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.
5. Press and release the Learn or
6.
Smart button. Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button. Inside the vehicle, press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release it.
The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. Repeat the process for programming the two remaining buttons.
Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators For questions or programming help, call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some U.S. gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming. If the programming did not work, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the
buttons. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.”
Universal Remote System Operation
Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one-half second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated. To erase: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
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Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 187
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Interior Lighting
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Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Battery Load Management . . . 190
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 191The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. There are four positions: O (Off) : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.
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For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). AUTO (Automatic) : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps. When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in AUTO, the headlamps turn off. When the key is removed, the headlamps automatically come on for a set time. The time of the delay can be changed using the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 153 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 155. ; (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 2 (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on, the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is
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turned off. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will stay on for 10 minutes before turning off to prevent the battery from being drained. Turn the headlamp control off and then back to the headlamp on position to make the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. IntelliBeam® System If equipped, this system turns the vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions. The system turns the high-beam headlamps on when it is dark enough and there is no other traffic present.
The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control, until one of the following situations occurs: . The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps.
. The system detects a preceding
vehicle's taillamps.
. The outside light is bright
enough that high-beam headlamps are not required.
. The vehicle's speed drops below
20 km/h (12 mph).
. The IntelliBeam system can be disabled by the High/Low-Beam Changer or the Flash-to-Pass feature. If this happens, the High/Low-Beam Changer must be activated two times within five seconds to reactivate the IntelliBeam system. The instrument cluster light will come on to indicate the IntelliBeam is reactivated. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 185
and Flash-to-Pass 0 185.This light comes on in the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam To enable the IntelliBeam system, with the turn signal lever in the neutral position, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO. The blue high-beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on.
Driving with IntelliBeam The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph). There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield that automatically controls the system. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance.
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The high beams may not turn off automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: . The other vehicle's lamps are missing, damaged, obstructed from view, or otherwise undetected.
. The other vehicle's lamps are covered with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
. The other vehicle's lamps cannot
be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other airborne obstructions.
. The vehicle's windshield is dirty,
cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor.
. The vehicle is loaded such that
the front end points upward, causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps.
. The vehicle is being driven on
winding or hilly roads.
The automatic high-beam headlamps may need to be disabled if any of the above conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the ignition is off, and a door is open. To disable the chime, turn the lamps off.
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer $ (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer) : Push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward you and release it to return to low-beam headlamps.
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When the high-beam headlamps are on, this indicator light on the instrument cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
. The transmission is not in
P (Park).
. The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
When the DRL system is on, only the DRL are on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from DRL to the headlamps.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park).
Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 188. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off.
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Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to O or ; to disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
| (Hazard Warning Flashers) : Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the turn signal lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
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Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times. It will flash six times if Tow/ Haul Mode is active. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until the lever is released. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses 0 342.
Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal. The message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). To
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turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Fog Lamps
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
When the fog lamps are turned on, the parking lamps automatically turn on. When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.
If equipped with fog lamps, the button is on the exterior lamp control, to the left of the steering column. The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position for the fog lamps to come on. # (Fog Lamps) : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come on in the instrument cluster.
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is next to the exterior lamp control. D (Instrument Panel Illumination) : Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights.
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Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off.
There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position, or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open. DOOR : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
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Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps and the interior lamps turn on briefly at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a door is opened, the interior lamps come on if the dome lamp control is in the DOOR position. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization 0 173.
Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps and interior lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior and interior lamps remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the exterior lamps automatically turn on when the driver’s door is opened after the ignition is turned to OFF. The interior lights turn on when the ignition is turned to OFF. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 173.
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.
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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 0 161.
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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Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 208
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio) . . . . . . 209
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition -
Base Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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Infotainment SystemIntroduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 193
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 198Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Rear Side WindowAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 201Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Introduction
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.
{ Warning
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.
The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These
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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.
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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 0 128.
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 0 229. To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 251.
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5. CD Slot (If Equipped) 6. o BACK
. Press to return to the
previous screen in a menu.
7. { (Home Page)
. Press to go to the Home
Page from any point in the system. See “Home Page” following.
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. 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
Radio with TONE
1. q (Favorite Pages)
3. r (Favorite Pages)
. Press to scroll down
through the favorite pages for each source. 2. Favorites/Soft Keys
. Press to scroll up through the favorite pages for each source.
4. MENU
. Press to select favorite
. Press to access the menu
stations.
. Press and hold to save
favorite stations.
. Press to select a screen button when displayed.
for the current audio source.
. Press to select the
highlighted menu option.
. Turn to scroll through a list. . Turn to manually select a
station.
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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.
10. RADIO
. Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped.
11. MEDIA
. Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, and AUX.
12. O (Power/Volume)
. Press to turn the audio on.
. Press and hold to turn it off. . When on, press to mute the
system. Press again to unmute.
. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
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, and AUX. See AM-FM Radio 0 198, Satellite Radio 0 200, CD Player 0 202, and Auxiliary Jack 0 207.
PHONE : Select the PHONE screen icon to display the Phone main page. See “Bluetooth Overview” in Bluetooth (Overview) 0 208 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 209 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) 0 213. 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 0 132. 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.
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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 0 122.
4. Enter the four-digit code to
unlock the system.
Radio : See “Radio Setup” later in this section. Vehicle : See Vehicle Personalization 0 173. 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.
. 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
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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.
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See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281. 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 0 281.
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) 0 153 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 155.
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, and AUX). The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls 0 128.
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:
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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. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.
. 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.
Station List : Select to display a list of AM or FM stations. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu. Auto Volume : If equipped, this 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 (If Equipped) 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. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped) : While on the active source main page, such as AM, FM,
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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 0 193.
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, 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.
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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. 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.
Caution
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
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the warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear side windows with sharp objects.
Caution
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 multi-band antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is used for OnStar, the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System, and GPS (Global Positioning System),
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if the vehicle has these features. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected. Items on the roof of the vehicle can interfere with the performance of the radio system and OnStar (if equipped). Make sure the multi-band antenna is not obstructed.
Audio Players
CD Player If equipped, 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.
