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Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel® is an automatic headlamp system. When activated, this feature turns your headlamps and parking lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. Be sure not to cover the light sensor on the top of the instrument panel. AUTO: Activates the system. If the band is already in the AUTO position when you start your vehicle, Twilight Sentinel is automatically enabled. If it is dark outside, your vehicle headlamps and parking lamps will turn on automatically. Once it is bright enough outside, the headlamps and parking lamps will automatically turn back off. Twilight Sentinel may also turn on when you drive through a dimly lit area. Once you leave the dimly lit area, it may take about one minute before the Twilight Sentinel turns off.

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During this brief delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel dimmer is set to full brightness. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5. To temporarily disable Twilight Sentinel, turn the band to O. To turn Twilight Sentinel back on, turn the band to O again, then release it. If the Twilight Sentinel has the headlamps turned on and you turn the ignition off, the headlamps will stay on for a period of time while you leave the vehicle. Use the Driver Information Center to turn Twilight Sentinel on or off and to increase or decrease the length of the delayed illumination period.

See “Personal Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑55. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed.

Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashers warn others that you have a problem. The button is located near the center of the instrument panel. | : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)

An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Release the lever and the turn signal automatically flashes three times. If more flashes are desired, continue to hold the lever.

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The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑51.

Turn Signal on Chime A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 miles) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 miles), turn off the signal and then turn it back on.

Fog Lamps Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control. # (Fog Lamps): Turning the band to this position will turn the fog lamps on. When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will appear on the instrument panel cluster to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. If you turn the high-beam headlamps on, the fog lamps will turn off. They will turn on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

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Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

The knob for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Push the knob in to turn on the interior lights.

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Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting. Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day. The Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible.

Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside. You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.

Reading Lamps The inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, press each lamp switch to turn them on individually.

Lighting Features

Entry/Exit Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle. To illuminate your exit, the interior lamps come on for about 20 seconds when the engine is turned off . To turn the entry and exit lighting off, quickly turn the courtesy lamps on and off by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.

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Battery Power Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on: the underhood lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console, or glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out after about 10 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on.

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is turned to off. If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Diversity Antenna System . . . . 7-11
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-11

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Introduction

Infotainment Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features.

{ WARNING

Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.

This system provides access to many audio and non‐audio listings.

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To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the

operation and controls of the audio system.

. Set up the tone, speaker

adjustments, and preset radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off.

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See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System Manual.

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.

Operation

Single CD Radio Shown, Six-Disc CD Radio Similar

The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. An indicator light on the upper left side of the radio flashes when the ignition is off, to indicate the theft

deterrent feature is set. For more information, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 7‑2.

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. Press and hold the O / e knob

until the level changes to the middle position.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) O / e (Balance/Fade): To adjust the Balance: Press and release O / e until BALANCE displays.

Turn the O / e knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.

. Press and hold the O / e knob

until the level changes to the middle position.

Playing the Radio Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. MUTE: Press to silence the system. Press again to turn the sound on. This button is not available on the Six-Disc CD Radio. 4 (Information): Press until the desired display is shown, then hold for two seconds until the radio beeps once to change the default display. The selected display is now the default. For RDS: Press 4 to change the display. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).

For XM™: Press 4 to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, or Channel Number/Channel Name. Audio Settings Press and hold O / e when no tone or speaker control is displayed to adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED displays. Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble) O / e (Bass/Treble): To adjust the bass or treble: Press and release O / e until BASS or TREBLE displays. Turn the O / e knob to increase or to decrease the level.

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To adjust the Fade: Press and release O / e until FADE displays

Turn the O / e knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.

. Press and hold the O / e knob

until the level changes to the middle position.

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. For vehicles without the Bose sound system: . Press AUTO EQ to select

equalization settings designed for CLASSICAL, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, TALK, and COUNTRY.

. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.

For vehicles with the Bose sound system: . Press AUTO EQ to select

equalization settings from EQ1
through EQ6.

. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.

AUTO n (Automatic Volume): Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise, by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. For vehicles without the Bose sound system: 1. Set the volume at the desired

level.

2. Press AUTO n to select

AUTO VOLUME MIN (minimum), AUTO VOLUME MED (medium),

or AUTO VOLUME MAX (maximum). Each higher setting provides more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.

3. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays to turn automatic volume off.

For vehicles with the Bose sound system: Vehicles with the Bose sound system include Bose AudioPilot® noise compensation technology. AudioPilot continuously adjusts the audio system equalization to compensate for background noise. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the audio is heard. At higher volume settings, there may be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot. For additional information on AudioPilot, visit bose.com/audiopilot.

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AM-FM Radio

Radio Data System (RDS) RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. The station name or call letters display while the radio is tuned to an RDS station. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and works only when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.

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With RDS, the radio can: . Seek to stations broadcasting

the selected type of programming.

. Receive announcements

concerning local and national emergencies.

. Display messages from radio

stations.

. Seek to stations with traffic

announcements.

. Provide the time of day. . Provide a program type (PTY)

for current programming.

. Provide the name of the program

being broadcast.

To use AudioPilot: 1. Set the volume at the desired

level.

2. Press AUTO n until AUTO

VOLUME ON displays.

3. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays to turn off AudioPilot.

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 for service. LOC (Locked): Displays when the TheftLock system has locked up. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.

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RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! displays. The announcement is heard, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play stops during the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be turned off. ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations.

4 (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO displays. Press 4 to see the message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message appears every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release 4. A new group of words displays after every press of the button. Once the complete message has displayed, INFO disappears from the display until another new message is received. The last message can be displayed by pressing this button. The last message is displayed until a new message is received or the radio is tuned to a different station. NO INFO displays when a message is not available from a station.

TRAF (Traffic): TA (traffic) displays when the station broadcasts traffic announcements. Press TRAF and the radio seeks to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements. When a station is found, the radio stops seeking and TA displays. NO TRAFFIC INFO displays if a station that broadcasts traffic announcements cannot be found. Press TRAF to turn off the traffic announcements if TA is on the display. The radio plays the traffic announcement even if the volume is low. The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service.

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Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2. O /e (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. The radio only stops at stations with a strong signal. © SCAN ¨ : Press and hold © or ¨ for two seconds until FREQUENCY SCAN displays. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes on to the next station. Press © or ¨ again to stop scanning.

To scan preset stations: Press and hold © or ¨ for four seconds until PRESET SCAN displays. The radio goes to the next preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press © or ¨ again or press one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal. 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press to play stations that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons.

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Storing Radio Stations Drivers are encouraged to store radio station while the vehicle is parked. See Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. Tune to stored radio stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. 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 set presets: 1. Tune to a radio station. 2. Press AUTO EQ to select the

equalization.

3. Press and hold one of the six

numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once.

4. Repeat the steps for each

pushbutton.

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Satellite Radio

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM 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 XM service. If XM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew" on channel XM1. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Finding an XM Channel BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2. O /e (Tune): Turn to manually select an XM channel.

t SEEK u : Press to go to the previous or to the next XM channel. t SCAN u : Press and hold t or u for two seconds until FREQUENCY SCAN displays. The radio goes to a channel, plays for a few seconds, then goes on to the next station. Press t or u again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations: Press and hold t or u for four seconds until PRESET SCAN displays. The radio goes to the next preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press t or u again or press one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press to play channels that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons.

Finding a Category (CAT) Station To select an XM station by category: 1. Press the CAT button. The last

selected category displays.

2. Turn the O / e knob to select

a category.

3. Press t or u to go to a

category's station. SEEKING CATEGORY displays.

4. To go to another station within

that category, press the CAT button to display the category, then press t or u to go to another station.

If the radio cannot find the desired category, NONE displays and the radio returns to the last station tuned.

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SCAN: To scan the stations within a category: 1. Press CAT. The last selected

category displays.

2. Turn the O / e knob to select

a category.

3. Press and hold t or u until a

beep sounds and SCAN CATEGORY displays. The radio begins scanning the stations in the category.

4. Press t or u to stop scanning.

Storing XM Channels Drivers are encouraged to store XM channels while the vehicle is parked. See Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. Tune to stored radio stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. 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 set presets: 1. Tune to a channel. 2. Press AUTO EQ to select the

equalization.

3. Press and hold one of the six

numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once.

4. Repeat the steps for each

pushbutton.

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XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. 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 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.

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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. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly.

If tuned to channel 0, this

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. Radio ID: message will alternate with the XM Radio eight‐digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Chk XMRcvr: not clear within a short period of time, the receiver may have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

If this message does

If this message is

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.

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FM Stereo 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. 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. 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.

Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is a hidden self‐tuning system. It optimizes the AM and FM signals relative to the vehicle's position and radio station source. No maintenance or adjustments are needed.

Satellite Radio Antenna For vehicles with XM Satellite Radio Service, the antenna is located on the roof or on the trunk lid of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception.

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Audio Players

CD Player

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: 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 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.

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Care of CDs Store CDs 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.

Using the CD Player The CD player can play smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an adapter ring. A CD in the player 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 Single CD Radio: Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until the player pulls the CD in. The CD begins playing automatically. 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: If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for each CD displays. M (Load): Press to load CDs into the CD player. To insert one CD: 1. Press M. 2. Load a CD and insert the CD

partway into the slot, label side up when INSERT CD # displays. The player pulls the CD in.

To insert multiple CDs: 1. Press and hold M for

two seconds. Two beeps sound and LOAD ALL DISCS displays.

2. Load a CD and insert the CD

partway into the slot, label side up when INSERT CD # displays. The player pulls the CD in.

3. Wait for INSERT CD # to display after the previous CD is loaded, then load the next CD. The CD player takes up to six CDs.

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To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1
through 3. When finished loading CDs, press M to cancel the loading function. The radio begins to play the last CD loaded. Playing a CD O /e (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse within the current track. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold to fast forward through the current track. © SEEK ¨ : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD.

© SCAN ¨ : To scan one CD, press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds. The radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either arrow for more than four seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization is stored when a CD is played. For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this section. BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) remains inside the radio for future listening.

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CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD displays when a CD is in the player. If your system has a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time allows the remote device to play. Z (Eject): Press to eject a CD from the Single CD Radio and the Six‐Disc CD Radio. Single CD Radio: Press Z to eject a CD. Six-Disc CD Radio: Press Z to eject the CD that is currently playing. To eject multiple CDs: 1. Press and hold Z for

two seconds. A beep sounds and EJECT ALL displays.

2. The ejected CD can be removed

when REMOVE DISC displays. To stop ejecting the CDs, press M or Z.

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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, the CD player tries to eject the CD several times before stopping. Wait for the timer to expire before pressing Z again. Pressing Z repeatedly after trying to push a CD in manually causes the CD player's 25-second eject timer to reset. RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track or an entire CD over again. Single CD Radio: Press RPT to hear a track over again; REPEAT displays. Press again to turn off repeat; REPEAT OFF displays.

Six-Disc CD Radio: . Press RPT until REPEAT displays to repeat a track.

. Press RPT until REPEAT ONE

DISC displays to repeat an entire CD.

. Press RPT until REPEAT OFF

displays to turn off repeat.

RDM (Random): Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD or all of the loaded CDs. Single CD Radio: Press and release RDM until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays. Press and release RDM until RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play. Six-Disc CD Radio: . Press and release RDM until

RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks on one CD in random order. Once all tracks on this disc have played, RANDOM DISC PLAY will repeat.

. Press and release RDM until

RANDOM ALL DISCS displays to play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order.

. Press and release RDM until

RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play.

R (Song List): The Song List feature can save 20 track selections. 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 ¨ or O / e knob to select the track to be saved.

3. Press and hold R until a beep

sounds and ADDED SONG displays.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to save

other selections.

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SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are 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 © or ¨ to go back or

forward within the saved tracks.

To delete tracks: 1. Press R to turn song list on.

S-LIST displays.

2. Press © or ¨, and use

the O / e knob to select the desired track to be deleted.

3. Press and hold R until SONG

REMOVED displays.

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 SONGLIST 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 R. One beep sounds and S-LIST is removed from the display. MP3 Format Radios with the MP3 feature can only play CD-R discs. Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on the same disc.

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Supported File Structure Radios with the MP3 feature support up to:

50 folders 11 folders in depth 50 playlists 255 files 10 sessions Root Directory: The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root directory display as F1 ROOT. Empty Folder: Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files.

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Supported Bit Rates The following bit rates are supported: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.

File Naming ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags are supported. The track name contained in the ID3 tag is shown on the display. The display only shows up to 32 characters for track and file names. If the track name is not contained in the ID3 tag, the display shows the file name without the file extension.

Playlists Playlists that do not have a .m3u or .wpl extension may not work. Preprogrammed playlists created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software are supported and cannot be edited using the radio.

Playing an MP3
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays.

Order of Play Tracks are played sequentially in the following order: 1. Playlists. 2. Files contained in the root

directory.

3. Files contained in folders. O /e (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track.

{ (Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in the previous folder. Press and hold to reverse through the current track. | (Next Folder): Press to go to the first track in the next folder. Press and hold to fast forward the current track. RDM (Random): Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD, one folder, or all of the loaded CDs. Press and release RDM until: . RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks on the CD in random order.

. RANDOM FOLDER displays to

play the tracks in the folder in random order.

. RANDOM ALL DISCS displays

to play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order.

. RANDOM OFF displays to turn

off random play.

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RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track, CD, or folder over again. Press and release RPT until: . REPEAT displays to repeat a

track.

. REPEAT ONE DISC displays to

repeat a CD.

. REPEAT FOLDER displays to

repeat a folder.

. REPEAT OFF displays to turn off

repeated play.

© SEEK ¨ : Press © to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. Press ¨ to go to the next track. Press © or ¨ more than once to continue moving backward or forward through the CD. 4 (Information): Press to display the artist name and album contained in the ID3 tag.

BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is loaded.

Auxiliary Devices

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 9‑2.

Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. The radio displays AUX INPUT DEVICE when a device is connected and begins playing audio from that device. Top Knob (Power/Volume): Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments can be made from the portable device. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device continues playing. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE displays. If a portable audio player is not connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE does not display.

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Phone

Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth‐capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls

in a hands-free mode.

. Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicle.

To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked: . Become familiar with the

features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts.

. Review the controls and

operation of the infotainment system.

. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.

The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing a Phone” in this section for more information. If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information.

. See “Storing and Deleting Phone

Numbers” in this section for more information.

{ WARNING When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment (navigation) system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.

Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a Hands‐Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The 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 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See www.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. For additional information say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu.

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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 buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3 for more information. b g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. c (Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. Pairing A Bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner's guide for more information.

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Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be

paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

. Pairing only needs to be

completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.

. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To link to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

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Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.

4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturers user guide.

5. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN that was provided in Step 3.

After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones” later in this section for more information. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair

additional phones.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks

for which phone to delete.

4. Say the name of the phone you

want to delete.

Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to use this command several times. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.”

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3. Say “Change phone.”

If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected.

Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag.

Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands‐Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn‐by‐Turn Destinations Directory.

Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. 2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

Using the “Digit Store” Command 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. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store”, and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

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Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds. 2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say the name tag you want to

delete.

Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands‐Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn‐by‐Turn Destinations Directory. To delete all name tags: 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags.

Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands‐Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.” Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re‐dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.

Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number.

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Three‐Way Calling Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b g. 2. Say “Three‐way 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 b g to link all the callers together.

Ending a Call Press i to end a call.

To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,

that you want to dial. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Dial.”

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

Using the “Re‐dial” Command 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b g to answer the call. . Press i to ignore a call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b g to answer an

incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.

. Press b g again to return to the

original call. To ignore the incoming call, no action is required.

. Press i to disconnect the

current call and switch to the call on hold.

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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, press b g and then say “Mute Call.” To cancel mute, press b g and then say “Un‐mute Call.” Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell 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 ignition is turned to ON/RUN.

To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g. 2. Say “Transfer Call.”

To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information.

Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass‐thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press and hold b g for

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system responds “Bluetooth ready”, followed by a tone.

3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .” The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone's operating instructions.

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Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use.

Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system

responds “Ready”, followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag

to send.

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 phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous sections on “Deleting a Paired Phone” and “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers.” 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. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for FCC information.

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Climate Controls

8-1

Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System

With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

A. Driver Temperature Controls B. Display C. Passenger Temperature Control D. AUTO E. Recirculation

F. Air Conditioning G. Fan Control H. Air Delivery Mode Control I. Defrost J. Rear Window Defogger

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When the vehicle is first started, the display shows the driver's temperature setting, the outside temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery, for about 10 seconds. The outside temperature is shown in the center of the display. The digital display will show the readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. See “Personal Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑55 for information on changing your display. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system automatically controls the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and the fan speed.

After a 10 second display of the current settings, the word AUTO, the driver's temperature setting and the outside temperature will be shown. The system operates to reach the set temperature as quickly as possible. The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 16°C (60°F) and 32°C (90°F). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. A setting of 23°C (73°F) is suggested. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your

vehicle until warmer air is available. The system starts out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up depends on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven.

3. Wait for the system to regulate.

This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.

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Manual Operation Driver Power/Temperature: Press the driver temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off the fan. The digital display shows only the outside temperature. The driver and the passenger set temperature and the air intake mode can still be adjusted when the climate control is off. Passenger Power/Temperature: Press the passenger temperature knob to turn the passenger's climate control system on or off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature for the passenger. If the passenger's climate control system is off, the driver's temperature knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle. x 9 w (Fan): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed setting will appear in the display.

Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be shown. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic fan control. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8‑7. N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing N deletes AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown. To change the setting, press N again. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic mode selection.

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To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets, with some air directed to the floor outlets. % (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and side window defogger outlets. - (Floor/Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and the floor outlets, with a small amount to the side window outlets. In this