2009 Hummer H3 Owners Manual

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sound. During your trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM Radio Online for when you are not in the vehicle. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) contact XM at.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. 4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): Press to display additional information current XM station when 4 is shown on the display. When the complete message has shown, 4 disappears from the display. The last message can be viewed until a new message is received or the station is changed. (cid:129) Parts of the message appear every three seconds if the entire message cannot be shown on the display at once. (cid:129) Press and release 4 to manually scroll through the message. (cid:129) When 4 is pressed and a message is not available from the station, NO INFO is shown on the display. Selecting an FM/AM/XM Station BAND: Press to select FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2. Manual Tuning e (Tune): Turn to select a radio station. Automatic Tuning 1-6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press to select preset stations. t SEEK u: Press and release to go to the previous or next station and stay there. The radio only stops at stations with a strong signal. Press and hold to scan stations or preset stations. To scan stations: 1. Press and hold t or u for more than two seconds. SCN or SCAN displays and the radio beeps once. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Instrument Panel 3-45 2. Press t or u again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. To scan preset stations: 1. Press and hold t or u for more than four seconds. PSC or PSCN displays and the radio beeps twice. The radio goes to a preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. 2. Press t or u again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. Programming Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2), and equalization settings for each station can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. To program presets: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3-46 Instrument Panel 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) To select an XM station by category for the Single CD Radio: 1. Press CAT to select a category mode. 2. Press CAT repeatedly to change the category. 3. Press t or u to select the ﬁrst station in the category. 4. To go to another station in the selected category: (cid:129) Press CAT once if the category is displayed. (cid:129) Press CAT twice if the category is not displayed. 5. Press CAT to exit program type select mode. If CAT times out and is no longer on the display, go back to Step 1. If the desired program type cannot be found, NONE or NOT FOUND displays and the radio returns to the previous station. If the desired program type cannot be found, NONE or NOT FOUND displays and the radio returns to the previous station. To select an XM station by category for the Six-Disc CD Radio: 1. Press CAT to select a category mode. 2. Turn e to select a category. 3. Press t or u to select the ﬁrst station in the category. 4. Press t or u to go to another station within the category if category is displayed. If CAT times out and is no longer on the display, go back to Step 1. 5. Press CAT to exit program type select mode. Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Displays if the radio is no longer conﬁgured properly for the vehicle. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. LOC (Locked): Displays when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-51 later in this section for further detail. The CD symbol displays when a CD is inserted, and the track number displays when each new track starts to play. Six-Disc CD Radio: LOAD: Press to load CDs into the CD player. To insert one CD: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LOAD button. 3. Wait for the indicator light comes on. 4. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until the player pulls the CD in. The CD begins playing automatically. Using the CD Player The CD player can play smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. A CD in the player it stays in the player when the ignition is turned off. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Loading a CD To load a CD do one of the following: Single CD Radio: To Insert a CD with the ignition on, insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until the player pulls the CD in. The CD begins playing automatically. To insert a CD with the ignition off, press Z (Eject) or the DISP knob ﬁrst. Instrument Panel 3-47 To insert multiple CDs: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. The radio beeps once, the indicator light ﬂashes, and LOAD # is displayed. 3. Load a CD once INSERT CD # displays and the light stops ﬂashing and illuminates. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until the player pulls the CD in. 4. Repeat step 3 to load the remaining CDs. To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading CDs, press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function. The last CD loaded begins playing automatically. Playing a CD B (CD): Press to play a CD while listening to the radio. (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-48 Instrument Panel Single CD Radio: 1 r (Previous): Press to go to the start of the current track after more than eight seconds have played. Press or hold 1 r more than once to continue moving backward through the CD. 2 [ (Next): Press to go to the next track. Press or hold 2 [ more than once to continue moving forward through the CD. 4 y (Random): Press to hear the tracks in random order. Press 4 y again to turn off random play. t SEEK u: Press to go to the start of the current or the previous track. Press u to go to the start of the next track. To continue moving backward or forward through the tracks press and hold t or u, or press multiple times. Z (Eject): Press to eject a CD. Eject can be used with either the ignition or radio off. Six-Disc Radio: r (Reverse): Press to reverse within the track. [ (Fast Forward): Press to fast forward within the track. t SEEK u: Press t to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press u to go to the next track. To continue moving backward or forward through the tracks press and hold t or u, or press multiple times. Press and hold t or u for more than two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds to scan one CD. The radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press t or u again, to stop scanning. Press and hold t or u for more than four seconds until CD SCAN displays and a beep sounds to scan all loaded CDs. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the ﬁrst track of each loaded CD. Press t or u again, to stop scanning. N (Repeat): One track or an entire CD can be repeated. (cid:129) Press and release N to repeat the current track. RPT ON displays. Press again to turn off repeat play. RPT OFF displays. (cid:129) Press and hold N for two seconds to repeat the current CD. RPT ON displays. Press again to turn off repeat play. RPT OFF displays. y (Random): All the tracks on one CD or all the CDs can be played in random order. (cid:129) Press and release y to play all the tracks on one CD in random order. RANDOM ONE displays. Press again to turn off random play. (cid:129) Press and hold y for more than two seconds to play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order. A beep sounds and RANDOM ALL displays. Press again to turn off random play. Z (Eject): Press to eject CD(s). Press and release Z to eject the CD that is currently playing. To eject multiple CDs: 1. Press and hold Z for ﬁve seconds. A beep sounds and the indicator light begins to ﬂash and EJECT ALL displays. 2. Remove the CD when REMOVE CD # displays and the light stops ﬂashing. Once the CD is removed, the indicator light begins ﬂashing again and another CD ejects. To stop ejecting the CDs, press LOAD or Z. The CD is automatically pulled back into the player if the CD is not removed after 25 seconds. Pushing a CD back into the player, before the 25 second time period is complete causes the player to sense an error and the CD player tries to eject the CD several times before stopping. Pressing Z repeatedly after trying to push a CD in manually causes the CD players 25-second eject timer to reset. Wait for the timer to expire before pressing Z again. R (Song List): The Song List feature can save 20 track selections. Instrument Panel 3-49 To save tracks: 1. If S-LIST is displayed, press R to turn it off. 2. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use u to select the track to be saved. 3. Press and hold R for two seconds, two beeps sound to conﬁrm the track is saved into memory. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for saving other selections. S-LIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are tried to be stored. To play tracks: 1. Press R. One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they were saved 2. Press t or u to go back or forward within the saved tracks. 3-50 Instrument Panel To delete tracks: 1. Press R to turn song list on. S-LIST displays. 2. Press either SEEK arrow to select the desired track to be deleted. 3. Press and hold R for two seconds. Two beeps sound to conﬁrm that the track has been deleted. After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the track is added to the end of the list. To delete the entire song list: 1. Press R to turn song list on. S-LIST displays. 2. Press and hold R for more than four seconds. One beep sounds and S-LIST EMPTY displays to conﬁrm that the song list has been deleted. If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list. To end song list mode, press the R button. One beep sounds and S-LIST is removed from the display. Care of CDs and the CD Player Care of CDs Store CD(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. 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 dirty, 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 labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: CD, or 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 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 If a label is added to a player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The CD player 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. Wait about an hour and try again. The format of the CD might not be compatible. (cid:129) A problem may have occurred while burning the CD. The label could be 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/retailer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem. XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. Instrument Panel 3-51 No Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM 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. CH Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. CH Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. CH 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. No Info: No artist, song title, category, or text information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-52 Instrument Panel Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Locked: The XM receiver in the vehicle may 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/retailer. Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Chk XMRcvr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver may have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth® Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Proﬁle to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See gm.com/bluetooth for more information on compatible phones. Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low. Bluetooth Controls Use the g button, located on the driver side of the instrument panel near the headlamp controls, to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, to conﬁrm system information, and to start speech recognition. Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system ﬁrst and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands-Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner’s guide for more information. Pairing Information: (cid:129) Up to ﬁve cell phones can be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links with the ﬁrst available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired. (cid:129) Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system at a time. (cid:129) Pairing should only need to be completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted. To link to a different paired phone, see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section. Instrument Panel 3-53 Pairing a Phone 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Pair”. The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will be used in Step 4. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named “General Motors” in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number that was provided in Step 3. (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-54 Instrument Panel 5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. Use a name that best describes the phone. This name will be used to indicate which phone is connected. The system then conﬁrms the name provided. 6. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete. 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired. Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the system will say “Is connected” after the connected phone. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Delete”. The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone. 4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the phone name is unknown, use the “List” command for a list of all paired phones. The system responds with “Would you like to delete ? Yes or No” followed by a tone 5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone. The system responds with “OK, deleting ”. Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Change phone”. The system responds with “Please wait while I search for other phones”. If another phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected”. If another phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. (cid:129) (cid:129) Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: (cid:129) Store (cid:129) Digit Store (cid:129) Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually. 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Store”. The system responds with “Store, number please” followed by a tone. 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. If the system recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Storing” and repeats the phone number. If the system is unsure it recognizes the phone number, it responds with “Store” and repeats the number followed by “Please say yes or no”. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the number to be re-entered. 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. Instrument Panel 3-55 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store . Does that sound OK?”. If the name tag does not sound correct, say “No” and repeat Step 5. If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu. Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually. 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Digit Store”. The system responds with “Please say the ﬁrst digit to store” followed by a tone. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-56 Instrument Panel 3. Say the ﬁrst digit to be stored. The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them. 4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store . Does that sound OK?”. Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: (cid:129) Delete (cid:129) Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows speciﬁc name tags to be deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete”. The system responds with “Delete, please say the name tag” followed by a tone. If the name tag does not sound correct, say “No” and repeat Step 5. If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu. Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Directory”. The system responds with “Directory” and then plays back all of the stored name tags. When the list is complete, the system returns to the main menu. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with “Would you like to delete, ? Please say yes or no”. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes” to delete the name tag. The system responds with “OK, deleting , returning to the main menu.” If the name tag is incorrect, say “No”. The system responds with “No. OK, let’s try again, please say the name tag.” Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The system responds with “You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory. Are you sure you want to do this? Please say yes or no.” (cid:129) Say “Yes” to delete all name tags. (cid:129) Say “No” to cancel the function and return to the main menu. Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands: (cid:129) Dial (cid:129) Digit Dial (cid:129) Call (cid:129) Re-dial Instrument Panel 3-57 Using the Dial Command 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Dial using . “Number please” followed by a tone. 3. Say the entire number without pausing. If the system recognizes the number, it responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the system does not recognize the number, it conﬁrms the numbers followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the number to be re-entered. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-58 Instrument Panel Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system responds with “Digit dial using , please say the ﬁrst digit to dial” followed by a tone. 3. Say the digits to be dialed one at a time. Following each digit, the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “Dial”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them. Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Call”. The system responds with “Call using . Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag, it conﬁrms the name tag followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the name tag is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the name tag to be re-entered. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the Re-dial Command 1. Press and release g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial”. The system responds with “Re-dial using ” and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Press g to answer the call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. (cid:129) Press g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. (cid:129) Press g again to return to the original call. To ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action. Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with “Three-way call, please say dial or call”. 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press g to link all the callers together. Ending a Call To end a call: 1. Press g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “End Call”. The call is then ended. Instrument Panel 3-59 Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To Mute a Call 1. Press g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Call muted”. To Cancel Mute 1. Press g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Resuming call”. Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in-vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. (cid:129) 3-60 Instrument Panel To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with “Transferring call” and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press g for more than two seconds. The audio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle. Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone. 1. Press and hold g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Voice”. The system responds with “OK, accessing ”. The cell phone’s normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone’s operating instructions. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls. Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Say a number to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. If the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. (cid:129) (cid:129) If the system is not sure it recognized the number properly, it responds “Dial Number, Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press g. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with “Say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. If the system is not sure it recognized the name tag properly, it responds “Dial . Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indeﬁnitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags. Instrument Panel 3-61 Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 3-62 Instrument Panel This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 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 and LOCKED displays if the radio is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. When the when the ignition is in the off position, a blinking red light on the upper left side of the radio indicates that THEFTLOCK® is armed. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell 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. 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. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. 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. FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). 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. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, 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 XM signal for a period of time. Instrument Panel 3-63 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Fixed Mast Antenna The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged as long as it is securely attached to the base. If the mast becomes slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is tightened to its base. If tightening is required, tighten by hand. until fully seated plus one quarter turn. 3-64 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...........................4-1 Defensive Driving ................4-2 Drunk Driving .....................4-2 Control of a Vehicle ............4-3 Braking ...............................4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...................4-5 Braking in Emergencies ......4-6 StabiliTrak® System ............4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...................4-7 Locking Rear Axle ..............4-8 Locking Front Axle ..............4-9 Steering ............................4-10 Off-Road Recovery ............4-11 Passing .............................4-12 Loss of Control .................4-12 Off-Road Driving ...............4-13 Assist Steps ......................4-28 Driving at Night .................4-28 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ......................4-29 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ........................4-30 Highway Hypnosis .............4-30 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-30 Winter Driving ...................4-31 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...................4-33 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .......................4-34 Recovery Loops ................4-34 Loading the Vehicle ..........4-35 Truck-Camper Loading Information ......................4-39 Towing Towing Your Vehicle .........4-40 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................4-40 Towing a Trailer ................4-42 Trailer Recommendations ...........4-53 Driving Your Vehicle 4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. (cid:129) Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. (cid:129) Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. (cid:129) Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. (cid:129) When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. (cid:129) Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. (cid:129) Keep vehicle tires properly inﬂated. 4-2 Driving Your Vehicle (cid:129) Combine several trips into a single trip. (cid:129) Replace the vehicle’s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-11. { CAUTION Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: (cid:129) Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. (cid:129) Focus on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. Drunk Driving { CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. (cid:129) been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking. Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. Driving Your Vehicle 4-3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has 4-4 Driving Your Vehicle And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the vehicle ever loses electrical power while it is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the vehicle loses electrical power, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop, the brake pedal will be harder to push, and you might experience longer pedal travel. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. Hill Start Assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the vehicle is stopped on an incline, push the brake pedal completely to the ﬂoor to activate Hill Start Assist. When the system activates, a chime will sound and the HSA ON message will be displayed. Letting off the brake pedal slightly or applying the accelerator pedal to disengage Hill Start Assist gives the driver two seconds to pull forward or back up before the vehicle starts to roll. Lightly ease off the brake pedal to disengage Hill Start Assist. The brakes will automatically be held for a maximum of two seconds while the driver switches from applying the brakes to pushing the accelerator pedal. When Hill Start Assist is active, the driver might experience a “hard pedal.” This is normal and does not affect safe brake operation. On steeper hills, Hill Start Assist will only activate if the driver tries to move the vehicle up the hill. It will not activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear and facing downhill or if the vehicle is facing uphill and in R (Reverse). Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 3-28. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Driving Your Vehicle 4-5 Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let antilock work. The brakes might vibrate or some noise might be heard, but this is normal. 4-6 Driving Your Vehicle Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The Brake Assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle’s brakes to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle on the intended path. When the vehicle is started and begins to move, the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates, the cruise control automatically disengages. The cruise control can be re-engaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 3-9. If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak, a SERVICE STAB SYS message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37 for more information. When this message is displayed, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started and resets itself at each ignition cycle. However, when the transfer case is placed in Four-Wheel-Low Lock mode, StabiliTrak is automatically disabled. See Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-24 for more information. It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow, and it is necessary to “rock” the vehicle to attempt to free it. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-33. To turn the system off, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button until the traction off light comes on. This light comes on steady when TCS has been turned off. This light ﬂashes when StabiliTrak is active. To Turn off TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button until the STAB SYS OFF message displays on the DIC. Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn StabiliTrak back on. See “Traction Control System (TCS)”, following, for more information on turning TCS off and on. Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, TCS reduces engine power. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. Driving Your Vehicle 4-7 TCS can operate on dry roads under some conditions. When this happens, the system may be heard working or a reduction in acceleration may be noticed. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. Examples of these conditions include hard acceleration in a turn, an abrupt upshift or downshift of the transmission or driving on rough roads. If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages. The cruise control can be re-engaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 3-9 for more information. TRACTION FAULT appears on the Driver information Center (DIC) when a TCS or antilock brake system problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. When this message is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. 4-8 Driving Your Vehicle Adjust your driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37 for more information. It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow, and it is necessary to “rock” the vehicle to attempt to free it. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-33 for more information. To turn the system off, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak® button. When TCS has been turned off, this light comes on steady and TRAC OFF appears on the DIC. This light ﬂashes when TCS is active. Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn the system back on. The TRAC OFF message then goes off. TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started and resets itself at each ignition cycle. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. Locking Rear Axle For vehicles with this feature, additional traction can be obtained from the rear wheels when traveling in off-road situations such as mud, snow, sand, steep hills and uneven terrain. The button used to turn this feature on or off is located on the instrument panel. To lock the rear axle, do the following: 1. Place the transfer case in the 4LO Lock mode. This is the only mode which will allow the rear axle to lock. See Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-24 for more information regarding the transfer case and 4LO Lock mode. 2. Press the rear axle locking button with the vehicle moving less than 16 mph (26 km/h). If you try to lock the axle The light in the button stops ﬂashing and remains illuminated when the rear axle is locked. Notice: while the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning, the vehicle’s drivetrain could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always lock the axle before attempting situations and/or navigating terrain which could possibly cause the vehicle to become stuck. The locking rear axle will be disengaged when the wheel speed is greater than 40 mph (64 km/h), if the vehicle’s battery is low and/or the transfer case is shifted out of 4LO Lock mode. If the vehicle’s axle is Notice: locked while driving on pavement, the drivetrain could be damaged. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use the locking axle on pavement. If four-wheel drive is needed when traveling on pavement, use only 4HI. Locking Front Axle For vehicles with this feature, the locking front axle, used with the locking rear axle, can give the vehicle additional traction when traveling in off-road situations such as mud, snow, sand, steep hills and uneven terrain. The button used to turn the locking front axle on or off is located on the instrument panel. Driving Your Vehicle 4-9 Before the front axle can be locked, the rear axle must be locked. To lock the front and rear axles: 1. Place the transfer case in the 4LO Lock mode. This is the only mode which allows the front and rear axles to lock. See Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-24 for more information regarding the transfer case and 4LO Lock mode. 2. Press the rear axle locking button with the vehicle moving less than 16 mph (26 km/h). 3. Wait for the light in the button to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated to show that the rear axle is locked. 4. Press the front axle locking button with the vehicle stopped or moving less than 16 mph (26 km/h). 4-10 Driving Your Vehicle 5. Wait for the light in the button to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated to show that the front axle is locked. If you try to lock the axle Notice: while the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning, the vehicle’s drivetrain could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always lock the axle before attempting situations and/or navigating terrain which could possibly cause the vehicle to become stuck. Locking axles will be disengaged when the wheel speed is greater than 40 mph (64 km/h), if the vehicle’s battery is low and/or the transfer case is shifted out of 4LO Lock mode. If the vehicle’s axle is Notice: locked while driving on pavement, the drivetrain could be damaged. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use the locking axle on pavement. If four-wheel drive is needed when traveling on pavement, use only 4HI. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action —steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the brakes. See Braking on page 4-3. It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. Driving Your Vehicle 4-11 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if

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