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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, 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.

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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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.”

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 156
Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Daytime Running Lamps

(DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Delayed Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . 157
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 158
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Delayed Entry Lighting . . . . . . . 161
Delayed Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . 161
Parade Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Battery Load Management . . . 162
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 162

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. There are four positions: O (Off) : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic) : Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the other exterior lamps and instrument panel lights. ; (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. # (Fog Lamps) : If equipped, it turns the fog lamps on or off. See Fog Lamps 0 159

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Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer) : Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high beams on. Pull the lever toward you to return to low beams.

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This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low-beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met:

. The ignition is in the ON/RUN

position.

. The exterior lamp control is

in AUTO.

. The engine is running. When the DRL are on, the regular headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps will not be on. The instrument cluster will also not be lit. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off and the DRL will come on. When the DRL are active and a turn signal is operated, the DRL on the side the turn signal is activated, will turn off until the turn signal is turned off. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed.

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Do not cover the light sensor on top of the instrument panel because it works with the DRL. 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 P or ; to disable this feature.

Delayed Headlamps Delayed headlamps provide a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area around the vehicle. This feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps control feature and when the ignition is turned off. The headlamps remain on until the exterior lamp control is moved to the

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parking lamps position or until the pre-selected delayed headlamp lighting period has ended. If the ignition is turned off with the exterior lamp control in the ; or 5 position, the delayed headlamps cycle will not occur. To disable the delayed headlamps feature or change the time of delay, see Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) 0 145

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Hazard Warning Flashers

| (Hazard Warning Flasher) : Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. The turn signals do not work while the hazard warning flashers are on.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Move the turn signal lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 289
Turn Signal On Chime If either one of the turn signals is left on and the vehicle has been driven more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime will sound.

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Fog Lamps

For vehicles with front fog lamps, the fog lamp button is on the exterior lamp control to the left of the steering column. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.

# (Fog Lamps) : Press the fog lamp button to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light comes on in the instrument cluster when the fog lamps are in use. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work. When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps turn off. The fog lamps come back on again when the high-beam headlamps are turned off. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

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Instrument Panel Illumination Control

The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. D (Instrument Panel Brightness) : Push the knob in all the way until it extends out and then turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. Push the knob back in when finished.

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Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps automatically come on when a door is opened. The lamps can also be turned on manually by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. The reading lamps, located on the headliner above the rearview mirror, can be turned on or off independently of the automatic courtesy lamps, when the doors are closed.

Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. The lamps can also be turned on and off by turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position.

Dome Lamp Override

The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. E DOME OFF (Dome Lamp Override) : Press the button and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press the button again so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped) : Press the button to turn the ambient lights off. Press the button again to turn ambient lights on.

Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off.

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Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 20 seconds after the door is closed. If K is pressed and no door is opened, the lamps turn off after about 20 seconds. Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim and then go out. The delay time is canceled if the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN or the power door lock switch is pressed. The lamps will dim right away.

When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps will not come on unless a door is opened.

Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work. Immediately after all the doors have been closed, the delayed entry lighting feature continues to work until one of the following occurs: . The ignition is in ON/RUN. . The doors are locked. . An illumination period of about

25 seconds has elapsed.

If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period is canceled and the interior lamps remain on.

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Delayed Exit Lighting Delayed exit lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior illumination activates and remains on until one of the following occurs: . The ignition is in ON/RUN. . The power door locks are

activated.

. An illumination period of 20 seconds has elapsed.

If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on because a door is open.

Parade Dimming This feature automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays in daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen.

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Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that 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. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move 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 of the power needed for very high electrical loads.

A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, 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 battery voltage and charging message displays, it is recommended that the driver reduce

the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 0 137
andDriver Information Center (DIC) or Driver (With DIC Buttons) 0 129
Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) 0 134

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Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps or reading lamps are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: . The ignition is turned on. . The exterior lamps control is

turned off, then on again.

The headlamps will time out after 10 minutes, if they are manually turned on while the ignition is on or off.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 164
Overview (Radio without

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Overview (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Operation (Radio without

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Operation (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Radio

AM-FM Radio (Radio without

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

AM-FM Radio (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Satellite Radio (Radio without

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Satellite Radio (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 180

Audio Players

CD Player (Radio without

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

CD Player (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

MP3 (Radio without

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

MP3 (Radio with

Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

OnStar System

OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Rear Seat Infotainment

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Settings

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

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Introduction

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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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

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.

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 0 216
To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230

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Overview (Radio without Touchscreen)

For information on using the radio, see Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 167

or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 169

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1.

4 (Information) . Press to show information

on the current station or track.

2. FAV (Favorites Pages)

. Press to scroll through the

favorite pages.

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3. MENU

. Press to open the tone

menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. 4. Buttons 1 - 6

. Saves and selects favorite

stations.

. Select options.

5. EQ (Equalizer)

. Press to adjust the

equalizer. 6. f (Tone/Tune)

. Press to set Tone options. . Turn to manually select

radio stations.

7. CAT (Category)

. Press to display a list of SiriusXM® categories (if equipped).

8. Z EJECT

. Press to eject the

loaded CD.

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15. © SEEK

. Seeks the previous station

or track.

16. BAND

. Press to scroll through the

available bands AM, FM, or SiriusXM if equipped.

17. H (Clock)

. Press to set the clock.

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9. Auxiliary Input Jack

. Use to connect external

audio devices.

10. CD/AUX

. Press to scroll through selecting the CD or an auxiliary device. 11. \ FWD (Forward)

. Press and hold to fast

forward through a track.

12. s REV (Reverse)

. Press and hold to go

backward fast through a track.

13. P (Power/Volume) . Press to turn the

infotainment system on or off.

. Turn to adjust the volume.

14. ¨ SEEK

. Seeks the next station or

track.

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Overview (Radio with Touchscreen)

The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, touch screen, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. See Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 167

or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 169

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1. PUSH/O (Volume/Power) 2. Z (Eject) 3. CD Slot 4. AUX Port

5. PUSH/SEL (Select) 6. / BACK 7. SEEK ¨ (Next/Forward) 8. © SEEK (Previous/Reverse)

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9. FAV (Favorites Menu) 10. SRCE (Source) 11. D (Home Page)

Operation (Radio without Touchscreen)

Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume) : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. A lock symbol displays next to the clock display while the parental control feature is being used. The feature remains on until O is pressed and held for more than two seconds, or the driver turns the ignition off and exits the vehicle. 4 (Information) : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. When the ignition is in the OFF position, press 4 to display the time. For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press 4 to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station;

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or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), CD, MP3, and WMA features) : If additional information is available for the current song being played, Auto Text will automatically page/scroll the information every five seconds above the FAV presets on the radio display. To activate Auto Text: 1. Press MENU to display the

radio setup menu.

2. Press the softkey under the AUTO TXT tab on the radio display.

3. Press the softkey under the ON

tab on the radio display.

If 4 is pressed and the song title or artist information is longer than what can be displayed, the extra

information will page every five seconds when Auto Text is activated. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) : The SCV feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. To activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume. 2. Press the MENU button to

display the radio setup menu.

3. Press the softkey under the

AUTO VOLUM (automatic volume) tab on the radio display.

4. Press the softkey under the

Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. Press the softkey located below the BACK tab on the MENU SETUP display or let the display time out after approximately 10 seconds.

Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.

Setting the Tone (Bass/ Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble) : To adjust bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press f until the tone control

tabs display.

2. Continue pressing f to

highlight the tab, or press the softkey under the tab.

3. To adjust the highlighted

setting, do one of the following until the levels are obtained: . Turn f clockwise or

counterclockwise.

. Press \ FWD, or s REV. If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. To quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, press the softkey under the BASS,

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MID, or TREB tab for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position. To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position when in the Tone menu, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. EQ (Equalization) : Press to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music. The choices are pop, rock, country, talk, jazz, and classical. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source. If the radio has a Bose® audio system, the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade) : To adjust the balance or fade: 1. Press f until the speaker

control tabs display.

2. Continue pressing f to

highlight the tab, or press the softkey under the tab.

3. To adjust the highlighted

setting, do one of the following until the levels are obtained: . Turn f clockwise or

counterclockwise.

. Press \ FWD, or s REV. To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position, press the softkey under the BAL or FADE tab for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position. To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the middle position, press f for more than two seconds until a beep sounds.

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Radio Messages Calibration Error : The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If the message displays, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service. Locked : This message displays when the TheftLock® system has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.

Operation (Radio with Touchscreen)

Infotainment Controls PUSH/ O (Volume/Power): . Press to turn the system on

and off.

. Turn to adjust the volume.

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Z (Eject) : Press to eject a disc from the CD player. See CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 181
or CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen) 0 183
AUX Port : 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external audio devices. PUSH/SEL (Select): . Turn to manually find a station or

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highlight a menu selection.

. Press to select a highlighted

selection.

D (Home Page) : Press to go to the Home Page. See “Home Page” later in this section. SRCE (Source) : Press to switch between AM, FM, CD, and if equipped, SiriusXM®, front auxiliary, rear auxiliary, and iPod/USB. Press and hold to mute/pause the system. Press and hold again to unmute/resume the system. FAV (Favorites Menu) : In AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press to change the current favorite page number above the preset buttons.

Keep pressing to scroll through the favorites pages. The stored stations for each list display on the bottom of the screen. The number of preset Favorite Pages can be changed by pressing the Settings button on a Home Page, then pressing Favorites Pages, and then selecting the number of Favorite Pages. © SEEK (Previous/Reverse): . AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped):

Press to seek to the previous strong station. Press and hold for Scan. Press © again to stop the scan.

. CD, USB: Press to seek to the

beginning of the current or previous track.

. CD, USB: Press and hold to

quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen) 0 181
and Touchscreen) 0 183
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SEEK ¨ (Next/Forward): . AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): Press to seek to the next strong station. Press and hold for Scan. Press ¨ again to stop the scan. . CD, USB: Press to seek or skip

the next track or program.

. CD, USB: Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player (Radio or without Touchscreen) 0 181
CD Player (Radio with and Touchscreen) 0 183
Auxiliary Devices 0 192

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/ BACK : Press to return to the previous screen in a menu. Touchscreen Buttons Touchscreen buttons are visible on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight or animate.

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Home Page

The infotainment system displays a Home Page to access all of the applications. Back : Press to go back to the previous page or menu. Home : From any page, press to cycle through the Home Pages to start a different application. The Home Page can have up to three pages with eight icons per page. Each of these three pages can be customized to contain your choice of up to eight per screen. They may also be re-ordered on each screen to taste. FAV (Favorites) : Press to scroll through the favorites banner on the bottom of the screen. The favorites

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banner stores your favorite radio and SiriusXM stations (if equipped). To store a favorite station, press and hold the desired position on the banner until a beep is heard. ! (Voice Recognition) : Press to begin voice recognition. See Bluetooth 0 195
Menu : Press to enter the Home Page menu. q Previous : Press to go to the previous Home Page. Next r : Press to go to the next Home Page. Home Page Features Some features are disabled when the vehicle is moving and some icons may not be active. Now Playing : Press to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, USB, Bluetooth, or AUX Input. Settings : Press to display the Settings menu. See Settings 0 202

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Tone : Press to display the Tone Settings menu. The following may display: Tone Settings : Press to adjust the tone settings. The following may display: . EQ: Press o or p to adjust the

equalizer.

. Bass: Press + or − to adjust

the bass.

. Middle: Press + or − to adjust

the middle.

. Treble: Press + or − to adjust the

treble.

. Balance: Press L to hear more sound from the left speakers or R for more sound from the right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.

. Fade: Press F for more sound

from the front speakers or R for more sound from the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.

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DSP Mode : Press o or p to adjust the DSP mode, if equipped. Language To change the language of the screens, see Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) 0 145
English or Metric Units To change the screens from English or metric, see Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) or Driver Information Center 0 129
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Radio

AM-FM Radio (Radio without Touchscreen)

Radio Data System (RDS) The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. Finding a Station BAND : Press to switch between AM, FM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped). The selection displays. f (Tune) : Turn to select radio stations.

© SEEK and ¨ SEEK : Press to go to the previous or next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold © SEEK or ¨ SEEK until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen) or Steering Wheel Controls 0 109
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FAV (Favorites) : A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency

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tabs and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM stations (if equipped). The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations. To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio

station.

2. Press FAV to display the page

to store the station.

3. Press and hold one of the

six softkeys until a beep sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released, the station that was set returns.

4. Repeat the steps for each radio

station to be stored as a favorite.

To set up the number of favorites pages:

1. Press MENU to display the

radio setup menu.

2. Press the softkey below the

FAV 1-6 tab.

3. Select the desired number of

favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers.

4. Press FAV, or let the menu time

out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen number of favorites pages.

AM-FM Radio (Radio with Touchscreen)

Playing the Radio PUSH/O (Power/Volume): . Press to turn the radio on or off. . Turn to increase or decrease the

volume of the active source.

The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio or Steering with Touchscreen) 0 109
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Audio Source To access AM, FM, or SiriusXM® if equipped, do one of the following: . Press the AM, FM, or XM (if

equipped) screen button on the Home Page.

. Press the SRCE radio button to

scroll through the options. A source ribbon will appear at the bottom of the screen allowing you to select the one you want.

Infotainment System Settings

Tone Settings To access the tone settings, press the Tone Settings button on the Home Page. To adjust the settings: . Bass: Press + or − to change

the level.

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. Middle: Press + or − to change

the level.

. Treble: Press + or − to change

the level.

. EQ: Press o or p to scroll

through the preset EQ options.

. DSP Mode: Press o or p to scroll through the preset DSP modes.

. Fade: Press the F or R button

for more sound from the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.

. Balance: Press the L or R button

for more sound from the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.

Finding a Station Press SRCE to select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped).

Turn the PUSH/SEL knob to find a radio station. To select a preset station, press FAV to scroll through the favorite pages and then press a preset button on the radio or the screen button.

Seeking a Station Press © SEEK or SEEK ¨ to search for a station. You may also use the ¨ on the steering wheel controls. AM

To access the AM menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display:

Favorites List : Press to display the favorites list. AM Station List : Press to display a list of AM stations. Update Station List : Press to update the AM stations list.

FM

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To access the FM Menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display:

SiriusXM (If Equipped)

Favorites List : Press to display the favorites list. FM Station List : Press to display a list of FM stations. FM Category List : Press to display a list of FM categories. Update Station List : Press to update the FM stations list.

To access the XM Menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display:

Favorites List : Press to display the favorites list. XM Channel List : Press to display a list of SiriusXM channels.

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XM Category List : Press to display a list of SiriusXM categories. Tune Select Manager : If equipped with SiriusXM, press and the following may display: . Artist: Press to set an audio alert when the current artist is playing on a SiriusXM channel.

. Song: Press to set an audio alert when the current song is playing on a SiriusXM channel.

. Tune Select Manager: Press Disable/Enable All Alerts to enable or disable all alerts. A checkmark next to the alert means it is turned on. Press an alert to turn it off. Press Delete to delete an alert.

. Audible Alert: This feature will

give an audio alert when certain artists or songs are available on a specific station. Press to turn on or off.

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Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 30 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if equipped) can be mixed. 1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM main page, press and hold any 1−5 buttons or one of the preset screen buttons on the banner until a beep is heard. The new preset information displays on that screen button.

2. Repeat for each preset. Mixed-Band Presets Each favorite page can store five preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands. To scroll through the pages, press FAV or the FAV screen button on the top bar. The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each favorite page display on the preset buttons. To change the number of favorite pages displayed: 1. Press Settings on the

Home Page.

2. Press Favorite Pages. 3. Select the number of pages to

display.

Recalling a Preset Station To recall a preset station from a favorites page, do one the following: . Press the FAV screen button at the top bar to display the preset pop-up. Press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station. In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped) main page, press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station.

Satellite Radio (Radio without Touchscreen)

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service If equipped, 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. If SiriusXM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display “No Subscription Please Renew” on channel XM1. For more information, contact SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). Finding a Station BAND : Press to switch between AM, FM, or SiriusXM. The selection displays. f (Tune) : Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK and ¨ SEEK : Press to go to the previous or next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.

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The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category) : Press to find SiriusXM stations when the radio is in the XM mode. To find SiriusXM channels within a desired category: 1. Press BAND until the SiriusXM

frequency displays.

2. Press CAT to display the

category tabs.

3. Continue pressing CAT until the desired category name displays. . Radios with CD can also

navigate the category list by pressing s REV or \ FWD.

4. Press either of the two buttons below the desired category tab to immediately tune to the first SiriusXM station associated with that category.

5. To go to the next or previous

4. Press the softkey under the

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SiriusXM station within the selected category, do one of the following: . Turn f. . Press the buttons below the

right or left arrows on the display.

. Press either SEEK arrow.

6. To exit the category search

mode, press the FAV button or BAND button to display the favorites again.

Undesired SiriusXM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: 1. Press MENU to display the

radio setup menu.

2. Press the softkey below the

XM CAT tab.

3. Turn f to display the category

to be removed.

Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays.

5. Repeat the steps to remove

more categories.

Removed categories can be restored by pressing the softkey under the Add tab when a removed category is displayed or by pressing the softkey under the Restore All tab. Categories cannot be removed or added while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen) or Steering Wheel Controls 0 109
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FAV (Favorites) : A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM stations. The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations. To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio

station.

2. Press FAV to display the page

to store the station.

3. Press and hold one of the

six softkeys until a beep sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released, the station that was set returns.

4. Repeat the steps for each radio

station to be stored as a favorite.

To set up the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the

radio setup menu.

2. Press the softkey below the

FAV 1-6 tab.

3. Select the desired number of

favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers.

4. Press FAV, or let the menu time

out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen number of favorites pages.

SiriusXM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels) : These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).

XM Updating : The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM Signal : The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM : The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air : This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth : This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your SiriusXM subscription package. Channel Unavail : This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button.

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No Artist Info : No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Title Info : No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No CAT Info : No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information : No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Subscription Please Renew : SiriusXM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). CAT Not Found : There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly.

XM Theftlocked : The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. XM Radio ID : If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown : If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check XM Receivr : If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available : If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

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Satellite Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) If equipped, vehicles with a valid SiriusXM® satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. For more information, see www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). When SiriusXM is active, the station name, number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen. SiriusXM may update the background picture at any time. SiriusXM Categories SiriusXM stations are organized in categories.

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Adding or Removing SiriusXM Categories Using the home page: 1. Press the Settings screen button on the Home Page.

2. Select XM Categories. 3. Select or deselect a category. A checkmark will indicate that the category is selected.

Press “Show All XM Categories” to restore all SiriusXM categories.

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.

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.

Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. This type of antenna is used with the AM/FM radio, as well as OnStar and the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System, if the vehicle has these features. Keep this antenna clear of

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snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the radio system may be affected if the sunroof is open. Loading items onto the roof of the vehicle can interfere with the performance of the radio system and, if the vehicle has this feature, OnStar. Make sure the multi-band antenna is not obstructed.

Audio Players

CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen)

Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Z EJECT : Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after several seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into the player. f (Tune) : Turn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing. © SEEK or ¨ SEEK : Press © SEEK to go to the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds on the track have played, otherwise goes to the previous track. Press ¨ SEEK to go to the next track.

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If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse) : Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. \ FWD (Fast Forward) : Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. RDM (Random) : CD tracks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order with the random setting. To use random, press the softkey under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays. Press the softkey again to turn off random play. BAND : Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future listening.

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CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary) : Press to select between CD, Auxiliary, or USB. . When a CD is in the player, the

CD icon and a message showing the disc and/or track number display. If an auxiliary input device is not connected or a CD is not installed an error message will display.

Care of CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could

damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint-free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge.

Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD; it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised.

Caution

If a label is added to a CD, more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player

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could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.

If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio has the capability of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radio or MP3
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CD Messages Check Disc : Radios with a single CD player display Check Disc and/ or eject the CD if an error occurs.

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Disc Error : The disc was inserted upside down. Disk Read Error : A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. Player Error : There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems.

It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play.

. The road is very rough. When

the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.

. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,

or upside down.

. The air is very humid. If so, wait

about an hour and try again. . There was a problem while

burning the CD.

. The label is caught in the CD

player.

If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good CD.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.

CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen) The player can be used for CD and MP3 audio. With the vehicle on, insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and begins playing. The system is capable of playing: . Most audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW