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SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑41. STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑41
for more information. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is first turned on. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑40 for more information.

Airbag System Messages

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Safety Belt Messages

BUCKLE SEATBELT This message displays as a reminder when the safety belt is not buckled.

Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages

THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition.

SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message is displayed if there is a problem with the air conditioning system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE POWER STEERING This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message is displayed if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Tire Messages

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52 for more information.

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TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52 for more information. TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle tires is low. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑17. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10‑43, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑21, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑49.

You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑20.

Transmission Messages

SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key if the vehicle is not in P (Park). TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle.

Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.

Vehicle Reminder Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. TURN WIPER CONTROL TO INTERMITTENT FIRST This message is displayed when attempting to adjust the intermittent wiper speed without intermittent selected on the wiper control. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.

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Vehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu. MENU/SELECT Knob: Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. } BACK: Press to exit or move backwards in a menu.

Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Turn the infotainment system on and press the CONFIG button to access the Configuration Settings menu.

2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to

highlight Vehicle Settings.

3. Press the center of the MENU/

SELECT knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu.

The following list of menu items will be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems

Languages Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start . Return to Factory Settings Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the menu. Press the knob to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information. All of the menus may not be available. Only those tied to the features on your vehicle will be shown.

Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Conditioning Mode . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats

Increased speed.

Auto Fan Speed This selection is available on vehicles with the Automatic Climate Control System. Choose from the following blower speed settings: High: Low: Reduced speed. Normal: Moderate speed. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Auto Fan Speed is highlighted. Turn the knob to highlight “High,” “Normal,” or “Low.” Press the knob to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu.

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Air Conditioning Mode This will allow you to select whether or not the air conditioning comes on automatically the next time the vehicle is started. “On” means that the air conditioning will be on at start up, regardless of whether it was on or off the last time the vehicle was turned off. “Off” means the air conditioning will be off at the next start up, regardless of whether it was on or off the last time the vehicle was turned off. “Last Setting” means that when the vehicle is started, the air conditioning will resume whichever setting it was at the last time the vehicle was turned off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Air Conditioning Mode is highlighted. Turn the knob to highlight “On,” “Off,” or “Last Setting.” Press the knob to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu.

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats When on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Remote Start Auto Heat Seats” is highlighted to toggle between “On” or “Off.” Press } BACK to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu. Comfort and Convenience Select the Comfort and Convenience menu and the following will be displayed: . Easy Exit Driver Seat . Chime Volume . Reverse Tilt Mirror

Easy Exit Driver Seat When on, this feature will move the driver seat rearward upon turning the ignition off and the driver door opening. This may be performed to make it easier to exit the vehicle.

See the “Easy Exit Driver Seat” information under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. This allows you to turn the easy exit seat feature on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Easy Exit Driver Seat” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “On” or “Off.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Chime Volume” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “Normal” or “High.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Reverse Tilt Mirror When on, both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward when vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left in reverse. See Park Tilt Mirrors on page 2‑15 for more information. This allows you to turn the park tilt mirrors feature on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Reverse Tilt Mirror” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “On” or “Off.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Collision/Detection Systems Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and the following will be displayed: . Park Assist

Park Assist This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Assist feature to be turned on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Park Assist” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “On,” “Off,” or “Tow Bar.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑45 for more information Languages Select the Languages menu and the following will be displayed: . English French . Spanish

Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to select the language. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting

Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Vehicle Locator Lights” is highlighted to toggle between “On” or “Off.” Press } BACK to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu.

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Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Exit Lighting” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “Off,” “30 Seconds,” “1 Minute,” or “2 Minutes.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available.

Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” is highlighted to toggle between “On” or “Off.” Press } BACK to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu.

Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Auto Door Unlock” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “All Doors,” “Driver Door,” or “Off.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. If you want to override the delay you can press the power door lock on the instrument panel. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Delayed Door Lock” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select

“On” or “Off.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start and the following will be displayed: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock . Memory Remote Recall

Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “Flash Lights” or “Off.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Return to Factory Settings Select “Return to Factory Settings” to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select “Yes” or “No.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

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Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Remote Lock Feedback” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “Lights and Horn,” “Lights Only,” “Horn Only,” or “Off.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Remote Door Unlock” is highlighted. Turn the knob to select “All Doors” or “Driver Door.” Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.

Memory Remote Recall This allows the Memory Remote Recall feature to be turned on or off. When on, this feature will recall the current driver's last seat, outside mirrors upon unlocking the driver door with the RKE, and opening that door. The current driver is identified when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the driver door. See “Memory Remote Recall” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. Memory Remote Recall is when the memorized settings will be recalled as you unlock the vehicle. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when “Memory Remote Recall” is highlighted to toggle between “On” or “Off.” Press } BACK to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu.

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AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Battery Load Management . . . . 6-5

The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal/lane change lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Operates the exterior lamps. Turn to one of the following positions: O (Off): Turns the exterior lamps off.

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

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

Flash-to-Pass The flash‐to‐pass feature works with the low beams or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on or off. To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal/lane change lever all the way toward you, then release it.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met:

The ignition is on. The exterior lamp band is in the automatic position. The transmission is not in P (Park).

The light sensor determines it is daytime. The parking brake is released. Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. When the DRL are on the taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel cluster will be lit. When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position, the low-beam headlamps come on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift lever to P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) position. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed.

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Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

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6-3

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.

Do not cover the light sensor on top of the instrument panel or the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel.

| (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button, on the center of the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the flashers off.

An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash 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. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released.

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If after signaling a turn or a 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 on page 10‑37 for more information.

Fog Lamps

For vehicles with fog lamps, the control is located on the turn signal/ lane change lever. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.

# (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog lamp band on the lever to # and release it, to turn the fog lamps on or off. The band will return to its original position. The parking lamps or low‐beam headlamps must be on to use the fog lamps. The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high‐beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

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Instrument Panel Illumination Control This control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights.

Dome Lamps There are front and rear dome lamps. The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. To change the settings, press the following: * (Dome Lamp Override): Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open.

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1 (Door): The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. + (On): Turns the dome lamps on. The dome lamps can also be turned on and off by pressing the buttons next to the lamps.

Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off.

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting The dome lamp, cargo lamp, and foot lamp inside the vehicle come on when any door is opened, if the dome lamp is in the door position. In addition, these lamps come on when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) unlock button is pressed. They stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. After the door is opened and then closed, the light remains on for 20 seconds, or until the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.

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Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.

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Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If one of these messages displays, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑20.

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The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories.

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Audio Players

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-43
Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Mass Storage

Media (MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

Auxiliary Devices (Radio

with CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Auxiliary Devices (Radio with

CD/DVD/MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment

(RSE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41

Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . 7-3
Overview (Radio with CD/

DVD/MEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

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Introduction

Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's 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. 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. This vehicle's infotainment system may be equipped with a noise reduction system which can work improperly if the audio amplifier, engine calibrations, exhaust system, microphones, radio, or speakers are modified or replaced. This could result in more noticeable engine noise at certain speeds. 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. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑30 for more information. Navigation System For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate navigation manual.

Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

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Overview (Radio with CD)

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A. VOL/ O

Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

B. g SEEK

Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.

C. RADIO/BAND

Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.

D. AUX

Selects a connected external audio source.

E. Buttons 1 to 6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.

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F. FAV

Radio: Opens the favorites list.

G. TONE

Opens the tone menu.

H. CONFIG

K. k

O.

INFO

CD: Pauses the CD.

L. CD

Selects the CD player when listening to a different audio source.

Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.

Opens the settings menu.

M. X (CD Eject)

P. 5 / >

I. MENU/SEL

Press: Opens the menus and selects menu items. Turn: Highlights menu items or sets values while in a menu. Manually selects radio stations while listening to the radio.

J. CD Slot

Insert a CD.

Removes a disc from the CD slot.

N. l SEEK

Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.

Opens the phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.

Q. H

Opens the clock menu.

R. } BACK

Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.

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Overview (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)

A. VOL/ O

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Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.

B. g SEEK

Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD/DVD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. MEM: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.

C. RADIO/BAND

Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.

D. MEM/DVD/AUX

Selects MEM, CD/DVD, USB, or a connected front or rear auxillary audio source.

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E. Buttons 1 to 6

Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. MEM: Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists.

F. FAV

Radio: Opens the favorites list. MEM: Opens the favorites list.

G. TONE

Opens the tone menu.

H. CONFIG

Opens the settings menu.

I. MENU/SEL

Press: Opens menus and selects menu items. Turn: Highlights menu items or sets values while in a menu. Manually selects radio stations while listening to the radio.

J. CD/DVD Slot

Insert a disc. K. k (Play/Pause)

Radio: Pauses time shifted content. CD/DVD: Pauses CD/DVD‐ A and DVD‐V playback. Stops DVD‐V playback. MEM: Pauses MEM playback.

L. O REC

CD/DVD: Records content from audio CDs and MP3/ WMA CDs. AUX: Records content from USB mass storage devices. M. X (CD Eject)

Removes a disc from the CD/DVD slot.

N. l SEEK

Radio: Seeks the next station. CD/DVD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. MEM: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.

O.

INFO

Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD/DVD: Shows available information about the current track. MEM: Shows available information about the current track.

P. 5 / > (Phone/Mute)

Opens the phone main menu. Mutes the audio system.

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Q. DEL

MEM: Deletes the current track from MEM.

R. } BACK

Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.

Operation

Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, display menus, and steering wheel controls, if equipped. Turning the System On or Off VOL/ O (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off.

Automatic Switch‐Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off, the system will turn off automatically after 10 minutes. Volume Control VOL/ O (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust the volume. 5 / > (Mute): For vehicles with OnStar, press and hold 5 / > to mute the infotainment system. Press and hold 5 / > again, or turn the VOL/ O knob to cancel mute. For vehicles without OnStar, press 5 / > to mute the infotainment system. Press 5 / > again, or turn the VOL/ O knob to cancel mute.

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Menu System

Controls The MENU/SEL knob and the } BACK button are used to navigate the menu system. MENU/SEL (Menu/Select): Press to: . Enter the menu system. . Select or activate the highlighted

menu option.

. Confirm a set value.

Turn a system setting on or off.

Turn to: . Highlight a menu option. . Select a value. } BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen

to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a

sequence.

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Infotainment System

Selecting a Menu Option

Activating a Setting

Turning a Function On or Off

1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

move the highlighted bar.

1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

highlight the setting.

highlight the function.

2. Press the MENU/SEL button to

2. Press the MENU/SEL button to

2. Press the MENU/SEL button to

select the highlighted option.

activate the setting.

turn the function on or off.

Submenus

Setting a Value

Entering a Character Sequence

An arrow on the right‐hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.

1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

change the current value of the setting.

highlight the character.

2. Press the MENU/SEL button to

2. Press the MENU/SEL button to

select the character.

confirm the setting.

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Press the } BACK button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. To quickly reset an audio setting value to 0: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select the audio setting. 3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL button until the value changes to 0.

Press the } BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass

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Press the } BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles that have an equalizer:

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange,

or Bass.

3. Select the value.

Press the } BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

Adjusting the Fader and Balance

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select EQ. 3. Select the setting.

Press the } BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.

1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balance. 3. Select the value.

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System Settings

Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages

To configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 4. Select the number of available

favorite pages.

5. Press the } BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu.

Maximum Startup Volume The maximum volume played when the Radio with CD is first turned on can be set.

Auto Volume The auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the auto volume feature can be turned off.

1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Maximum Startup

Volume.

4. Select the setting.

5. Press the } BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu.

1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Auto Volume. 4. Select the setting.

5. Press the } BACK button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

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Radio

AM-FM Radio

Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. MENU/SEL: Turn to manually search for stations. FAV: Press to open the favorites list. l SEEK or g SEEK: Press to search for stations. Press and hold to fast forward and rewind time shifted data. See “Time Shifting (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)” later in this section. k : Press to pause and resume time shifted data. See “Time Shifting (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)” later in this section.

1 to 6: Press to select preset stations. RDS (Radio Data System) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. Radio Menus Radio menus are available for AM and FM. Press the MENU/SEL knob to open the main radio menu for that band.

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Selecting a Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose AM, FM, or XM™, if equipped. The last station that was playing starts playing again. Selecting a Station

Seek Tuning (Radio with CD) If the radio station is not known: Briefly press g SEEK or l SEEK, to automatically search for the next available station. If a station is not found, the radio switches to a more sensitive search level. If a station still is not found, the frequency that was last active begins to play. If the radio station is known: Press and hold g SEEK or l SEEK until the station on the display is reached, then release the button.

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Seek Tuning (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) Briefly press l SEEK or g SEEK, to automatically search for the next available station. If a station is not found, the radio switches to a more sensitive search level. If a station still is not found, the frequency that was last active begins to play.

Manual Tuning Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select the frequency on the display.

Favorites List 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Favorites List. 3. Select the station.

Station Lists 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done.

3. Select the station.

Category Lists Most stations that broadcast an RDS program type code specify the type of programming transmitted. Some stations change the program type code depending on the content. The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list. To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select FM category list. A list of all programming types available displays.

3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit programming of the selected type displays.

4. Select the station.

The category lists are updated when the station lists are updated.

Updating Station & Category Lists If stations stored in the station list can no longer be received: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Update AM or FM Station List, if the stations stored in the station list are no longer received. A station search will be completed and the first station in the updated list will play.

To cancel the station search, press the MENU/SEL knob.

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Storing a Station as a Favorite Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.

Storing a Station as a Favorite To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard.

Retrieving Stations Press the FAV button to open a favorite page or to switch to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the station. Time Shifting (Radio with CD/ DVD and MEM) The radio with MEM time shift feature can rewind 20 minutes of FM/AM content. While listening to

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the radio, the content from the current station is always being buffered. Press k to pause the radio. The radio displays the time shift status bar. The status bar shows the amount of content stored in the buffer and the current pause point. To resume playback from the current pause point, press k again. The radio is no longer live, but played from the time shift buffer. A status bar displays below the station number. Press and hold g SEEK or l SEEK to fast forward or rewind through the time shift buffer. Hold l SEEK until the end of the recorded buffer resumes live playback. Press and release g SEEK or l SEEK to jump forward or back 30 seconds in the time shift buffer.

When the radio station is changed, the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station. Content from a previously tuned station is no longer available. The time shift feature is not available while recording or with other sources of playback.

Pausing AM/FM with the Vehicle Turned Off If AM/FM is paused when the vehicle is turned off, the radio continues to buffer the current radio station for up to 20 minutes. If the vehicle is turned back on within 20 minutes, the radio resumes playback from the paused point.

Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming.

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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. If XM service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display “No Subscription Please Renew on channel XM1.” A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, 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. Control Buttons The buttons used to control the XM radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. g SEEK / l SEEK: Press to go to the previous or next station.

FAV: Press to open the favorites list. k : Press to pause and resume time shifted data. See “Time Shifting (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)” in this section. 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations. MENU/SEL: Turn to select stations. Press to open the XM Satellite Radio menu. Selecting the XM Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose between the AM, FM, and XM bands. The last channel played in that band begins to play when that band is selected. XM Categories XM channels are organized in categories.

Removing or Adding Categories Channels in a category that have been removed can still be accessed by using the g SEEK or l SEEK buttons, or the MENU/SEL knob. To add or remove categories: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select XM Categories. 4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to

highlight the category.

5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to

remove or add the category.

Selecting an XM Channel XM channels can be selected by using g SEEK, l SEEK, the MENU/SEL knob, or the menu system.

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To select a channel using the menu: 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and

select Channel List.

2. Select the desired channel.

Selecting a Channel Using the Menu System 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select XM Category List. 3. Select the category. 4. Select the channel. Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite Channels from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six channels can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.

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Storing a Channel as a Favorite To store the channel to a position in the list, press and hold the corresponding 1 to 6 button until the channel can be heard again.

Retrieving Channels Press the FAV button to open a favorite page or to change to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the channel. Time Shifting (Radio with CD/ DVD and MEM) The radio with MEM time shift feature can rewind 20 minutes of XM content. While listening to the radio, the content from the current channel is always being buffered. Press k to pause the radio. The radio displays the time shift status bar. The status bar shows the amount of content stored in the buffer and the current pause point.

Selecting a Channel Using g SEEK or l SEEK (Radio with CD) . Press and release g SEEK or l SEEK to go to the previous or next channel.

. Press and hold g SEEK or

l SEEK to scroll through the previous or next channel until the channel is reached.

Selecting a Channel Using g SEEK or l SEEK (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) Press and release g SEEK or l SEEK to go to the previous or next channel.

Selecting a Channel Using the MENU/SEL Knob To select an XM channel using the MENU/SEL knob: Turn the MENU/SEL knob to highlight an XM channel. The channel is selected after a short delay.

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To resume playback from the current pause point, press k again. The radio is no longer live, but played from the time shift buffer. A status bar displays below the channel number. Press and hold g SEEK or l SEEK to fast forward or rewind through the time shift buffer. Hold l SEEK until the end of the recorded buffer resumes live playback. Press and release g SEEK or l SEEK to go to the next or previous song in the time shift buffer. When the channel is changed, the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current channel. Content from a previously tuned station is no longer available. The time shift feature is not available while recording or with other sources of playback.

Pausing XM with the Vehicle Turned Off If XM is paused when the vehicle is turned off, the radio continues to buffer the current radio station for up to 20 minutes. If the vehicle is turned back on within 20 minutes, the radio resumes playback from the paused point. XM Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data; no action is needed. This message should disappear shortly.

Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. Channel Unavailable: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. No Artist Info: The system is working properly. No artist information is available at this time on this channel. No Title Info: The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel. No CAT Info: The system is working properly. No category information is available at this time on this channel.

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FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio.

No Information: The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. 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. No XM Signal: The system is working properly. The vehicle may be in a location where the XM signal is being blocked. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. CAT Not Found: The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM Radio 8‐digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.

If this message

If this message is

Unknown: received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check Antenna: does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

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.

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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 can cause interference with the vehicle's radio.

Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is used for the AM‐FM radio, OnStar, the XM Satellite Radio Service System, and GPS (Global Positioning System), if the vehicle has these features. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear reception.

Audio Players

CD Player The CD player can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs. The CD player will not play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.

Care of CDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled. Handle discs carefully and store them in their original cases or other protective cases away from direct sunlight and dust. If the bottom surface of a disc is damaged, the disc may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom surface of a disc while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the bottom surface of a disc 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. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge.

Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc, as it could get caught in the CD player. If a label is needed, label the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen. Do not use disc lens cleaners because they could contaminate the lens of the disc optics and 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.

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Control Buttons The buttons used to control the CD player are: CD: Press to choose between the CD and AUX player. l SEEK or g SEEK: Press to select tracks or to fast forward or rewind within a track. INFO: Press to display additional information about the CD that may be available. MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks. X (Eject): Press to remove the CD. k : Press to pause a CD or MP3
track; press again to resume playback. Inserting a CD With the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the CD slot until it is drawn in.

Removing a CD Press the X button. The disc is pushed out of the CD slot. If the disc is not removed after it is ejected, it is pulled back in after a few seconds. Playing a CD or MP3 CD Press the CD button. If there is a disc in the player it begins playing. Information about the disc and current track is shown on the display depending on the data stored.

Selecting a CD Track Using the control buttons: . Press g SEEK or l SEEK to select the previous or next track. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.

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Using the CD Menu: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Tracks list. 3. Select the track.

Playing Tracks in Random Order Press the MENU/SEL knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On.

Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold l SEEK or g SEEK to fast forward or rewind within the current track.

Selecting an MP3 Track Using the control buttons: . Press g SEEK or l SEEK to select the previous or next track. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.

Using the CD Menu: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Playlists/Folders. 3. Select the playlist or folder. 4. Select the track.

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Searching for MP3 Tracks The search feature may take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc. FM automatically plays while the disc is being read. Tracks can be searched by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres

Folder View

To search for tracks: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,

Song Titles, Genres, or Folder View. 4. Select the track.

CD/DVD Player The CD/DVD player can play CDs, DVD‐As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/ WMA DVDs, and DVD‐Vs. The CD/DVD player will not play 8 cm (3 in) discs.

Care of CDs and DVDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled. Handle discs carefully and store them in their original cases or other protective cases away from direct sunlight and dust. If the bottom surface of a disc is damaged, the disc may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom surface of a disc while handling it; this could