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playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files.

Auxiliary Devices This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:

Laptop computer

. MP3 player Tape player

The auxiliary input allows portable devices to be connected using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the optional USB port. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 7‑10.

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Connecting and Controlling an iPod® Not all iPods can be controlled by the infotainment system.

Connecting an iPod Connect the iPod to the USB port.

Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres . Audiobooks . Composers

If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the Now Playing screen button on the Home Page, then press Source repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the AUX source screen is selected. Playback of an audio device connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device. Playing from a USB Port (Radio with CD) For vehicles with a USB port, the following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system.

iPods®

. PlaysForSure Devices (PFD) . USB Drives

Zunes™

Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zunes are compatible with the infotainment system.

The auxiliary input is located in the center console. This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, the system automatically begins playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers.

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

Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Audiobooks, or Composers.

4. Select the track.

Shuffle Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off, then press the E BACK button to return to the main screen. On: Plays tracks in the current folder in random order. Off: Plays tracks in the current folder in sequential order.

Repeat Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Repeat to On or Off, then press the E BACK button to return to the main screen.

On: Repeats the current track. Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes.

3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,

Song Titles, Podcasts, or Genres.

4. Select the track.

Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune™ Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port.

Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres To search for tracks: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Search.

Shuffle Functionality Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. On: Plays current tracks in random order. Off: Plays current tracks in sequential order.

Repeat Functionality Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Repeat to On or Off. Repeat On: Repeats the current track. Repeat Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes.

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Playing from a USB (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) A USB mass storage device or Microsoft Transfer Protocal (MTP) device can be connected to the USB port. The USB port is in the center console. The USB icon displays when the USB device is connected.

USB MP3 Player and USB Drives The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC). . Only USB MP3 players and USB

drives with a sector size or 512 bytes and a cluster size smaller or equal to 32 kbytes in the FAT32 file system are supported.

. Hard disk drives are not

supported.

The following restrictions apply for the data stored on a USB MP3 player or USB device: ‐ Maximum folder structure

depth: 11 levels.

‐ Maximum number of MP3/

WMA files that can be displayed: 1,000

. WMA with Digital Rights

Management (DRM) from online music shops cannot be played. WMA files can only be played back safely if they were created with Windows Media Player version 8 or later. ‐ Applicable playlist extensions

are: .m3u, .pls.

‐ Playlist entries must be in the

form of relative paths.

‐ The system attribute for

folders/files that contain audio data must not be set.

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To play a USB device, do one of the following: . Connect the USB and it begins

to play.

. Press the Now Playing screen button on the Home Page, then press the SOURCE button on the faceplate repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the USB source screen is selected.

While the USB source is active, use the following to operate USB function: k (Play/Pause): Press to start, pause, or resume play of the current media source. g SEEK (Seek Down): 1. Press to seek to the beginning of

the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, the previous track plays. If playing longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

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2. Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback.

3. Release to return to playing

speed. Elapsed time displays.

l SEEK (Seek Up): 1. Press to seek to the next track. 2. Press and hold to advance

quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

USB Menu Press any of the following buttons on the USB Menu: Shuffle Songs: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle. Playlists: Press to view the playlists stored on the USB. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Artists: Press to view the list of artists stored on the USB. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist. There might be a delay before the list displays. To select a song, touch All Songs then select a song or touch an album then select a song from the list to begin playback. Albums: Press to view the albums on the USB. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Song Titles: Press to display a list of all songs on the USB. Songs are displayed as stored on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. To begin playback, select a song from the list. Genres: Press to view the genres on the USB. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Folders: Press to open a folder list to access the files within the folder structure.

File System and Naming The song titles, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file's ID3
tag and are only displayed if present in the tag. If a song title is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the track name. Playing from an iPod® This feature supports the following iPod models:

iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation). Video is not shown; only audio is supported. iPod classic (6th generation) iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation)

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There may be problems with operation and function in the following situations: . When connecting an iPod on

which a more recent version of the firmware is installed than is supported by the infotainment system.

. When connecting an iPod on

which firmware from other providers is installed.

To connect and control an iPod, connect one end of the standard iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock connector. Connect the other end to the USB port in the center console. iPod music information displays on the radio’s display and begins playing through the vehicle’s audio system. The iPod battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on. When the vehicle is off while an iPod is connected using the iPod

USB cable, the iPod battery stops charging and the iPod automatically turns off. If the iPod is an unsupported model, it can still be listened to in the vehicle by connecting to the auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. Shuffle Songs: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle. Press any of the following buttons on the iPod Menu: Playlists: 1. Press to view the playlists stored

on the iPod.

2. Select a playlist name to view a

list of all songs in the playlist.

3. Select the desired song from the

list to begin playback.

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Artists: 1. Press to view the artists stored

on the iPod.

2. Select an artist name to view a

list of all songs by the artist.

3. Select the desired song from the

list to begin playback.

Albums: 1. Press to view the albums stored

on the iPod.

2. Select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album or select All Songs to view all songsby the artist.

3. Select the desired song from the

list to begin playback.

Song Titles: 1. Press to view a list of all songs

stored on the iPod.

2. Select the desired song from the

list to begin playback.

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Genres: 1. Press to view the genres stored

Composers: 1. Press to view the composers

on the iPod.

stored on the iPod.

2. Select a genre name to view a

2. Select a composer name to view

list of artists of that genre.

3. Select an artist to view albums

or All Songs to view all songs of that genre.

a list of all songs by that composer.

3. Select the desired song from the

list to begin playback.

4. Select album to view songs. 5. Select the desired song from the

Audio Books: 1. Press to view the audio books

list to begin playback.

stored on the iPod.

Podcasts: 1. Press to view the podcasts

stored on the iPod.

2. Select a podcast name to play

the desired podcast.

2. Select an audio book name to view a list of all audio books. 3. Select the desired audio book from the list to begin playback.

Playing from an iPhone® This feature supports the following iPhone model:

iPhone (3G – 3GS)

To use the iPhone, follow the same instructions as stated earlier for using an iPod.

Rear Seat Infotainment

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. RSA can only control music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to, except on radios where dual control is allowed. RSA can function when the front radio is off. X displays on the infotainment system when RSA is on.

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Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA. If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment system with wireless headphones, audio can also be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones. To listen to a portable audio device through the RSA, attach the portable audio device to either the front or rear auxiliary input, if available. Turn the device on, then choose the front auxiliary input with the RSA SRCE button.

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© ¨ (Seek): While listening to the radio, press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, this function may be inactive on some radios. Press and hold © or ¨ until “Tune” displays. Continue to press © or ¨ to tune to an individual station. Tune stays active until © or ¨ has not been pressed for several seconds. If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, this function may be inactive on some radios. While listening to a disc, press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter on the disc. Press © to go back to the start of the current track or chapter if more than 10 seconds have played. If the front seat passengers are listening to a disc, this function may be inactive on some radios. Press and hold © or ¨ to fast reverse or fast forward.

P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off. Volume: Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right. Use the volume control on the headphones for wireless headphones. SRCE (Source): Press to select between the radio, CD, and if these features are available: DVD, front or rear auxiliary, HDD, USB. The front radio may override the rear selection as required.

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When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press © or ¨ to cursor up or down on the menu. Hold © or ¨ to cursor left or right on the menu. PROG (Program): Press to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, this function may be inactive on some radios. When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press PROG to go to the beginning of the disc or display disc info. If the front seat passengers are listening to a disc, this function may be inactive on some radios.

When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, press and hold PROG to select the next disc, if multiple discs are loaded. If the front seat passengers are listening to a disc, this function may be inactive on some radios. The PROG button may be used to access the menu of an MP3. Once in the menu, use © or ¨ to make selections. When a DVD video menu is displayed, press PROG, or press and hold PROG to perform the menu function, then press ENTER.

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) 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.

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. 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” 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 infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The range of the

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Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information about compatible phones. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system.

Steering Wheel Controls b / g (Push To Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition. $ / i (End Call/Mute): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation.

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Infotainment System Controls If equipped, the infotainment system allows certain controls to be selected on the infotainment display. For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation on page 7‑10. 5 or 5 \ ? (PHONE/MUTE): Press to enter the Phone main menu. Press 5 \ ? to mute the audio system. Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. Noise: The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise.

When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the VOL/ O knob during a call to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level. 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 13‑17 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation on page 7‑10. Pairing A Bluetooth‐enabled 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.See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information.

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Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . 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 “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone).

A four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display. The PIN is used in Step 6.

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5. Start the pairing process on the

cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process.

6. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 4. 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. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to pair

additional phones.

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Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List.

Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. 5. Select the phone to delete and follow the on screen prompts.

Linking to a Different Phone To link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or

Bluetooth Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. 5. Select the new phone to link to

and follow the on screen prompts. If delete is selected, the highlighted phone will be deleted.

Making a Call Using Phone Book For cell phones that support the phone book feature, the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone to make calls. See your cell phone's owner's guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Phone Book and Call Lists menus are automatically available. The Phone Book menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. The Call Lists menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Missed Calls menus on your cell phone to make a call.

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To make a call using the Phone Book menu: 1. Press 5 or 5 \ ? once or twice

(depending on the radio).

2. Select Phone Book. 3. Search through the list by

selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with, or press the MENU/SEL button to scroll through the entire list of names/numbers in the phone book.

4. Select the name or number you

want to call.

To make a call using the Call Lists menu: 1. Press 5 or 5 \ ? once or twice

(depending on the radio).

2. Select Call Lists. 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Missed Calls list.

4. Select the name or number you

want to call.

Making a Call To make a call: 1. Press 5 or 5 \ ? once or twice

(depending on the radio).

2. Enter the character sequence.

See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑10 for more information.

3. Select Call to start dialing the

number.

Accepting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.

Accepting a Call Turn the MENU/SEL knob to “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL knob to accept the call.

Declining a Call Turn the MENU/SEL knob to “Decline” and press the MENU/SEL knob to decline the call.

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Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.

Accepting a Call Turn the MENU/SEL knob to “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL knob to accept the call.

Declining a Call Turn the MENU/SEL knob to “Decline” and press the MENU/SEL knob to decline the call.

Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls: 1. Turn or press the MENU/

SEL knob.

2. Select Switch Call from

the menu.

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Conference Calling Conference calling and three‐way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. To start a conference while in a current call: 1. Turn or press the MENU/

SEL knob.

2. Select Enter Number. 3. Enter the character sequence

then select Call. See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑10 for more information.

4. After the call has been placed,

turn or press the MENU/SEL knob and choose Merge Calls.

5. To add more callers to the

conference call, repeat Steps 1
through 4. The number of callers that can be added is limited by your wireless service carrier.

Ending a Call Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob and select Hang Up. Muting a Call

To Mute a Call Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob and select Mute Call.

To Cancel Mute Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob and select Mute Call. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu‐driven phone system. 1. Turn or press the MENU/SEL

knob and select Enter Number. 2. Enter the character sequence.

See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑10 for more information.

Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press the b / g button located on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Pairing A Bluetooth‐enabled 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. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information.

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Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . 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 “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

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

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4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's 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 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. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair

additional phones.

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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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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 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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 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 to 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 Destinations Directory.

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Using the “Store” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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.

Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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 Destinations Directory.

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To delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

Using the “List” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands‐Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.”

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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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” The

system dials the last number called from the connected cell phone.

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.

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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.

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 callers together.

Ending a Call Press $ / i to end a call. 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.

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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.

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Infotainment System

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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .”

The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions.

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 Name Tags.”

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note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless preformance. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Trademarks and License Agreements

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"Made for iPod and iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please

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Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Climate Controls

8-1

The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system.

Climate Control Systems

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Controls C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air

E. Front Defrost F. Rear Window Defogger G. Recirculation H. Air Conditioning

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Climate Controls

A (Fan Control): Turn to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob completely to T to turn the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn to increase or decrease the temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control: To change the current mode, select one of the following: F (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. * (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. W (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 0 FRONT (Front Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets.

For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Air Conditioning A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning will not work. h (Recirculation): Press to turn on the recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering. The air conditioning may come on under certain conditions. To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. To override this feature, select outside air.

% (Outside Air): Press to turn on the outside air. An indicator light comes on. Outside air is circulated throughout the vehicle. Rear Window Defogger 1 REAR (Rear Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off after about 10 minutes. It can also be turned off by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, it runs for about five minutes before turning off. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.

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Automatic Climate Control System

The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system.

A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) C. Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Front Defrost E. Recirculation F. Temperature Control

G. Power H. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats

I. Rear Window Defogger J. Air Conditioning

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8-3

Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. To place the system in automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed. To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press the h to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air.

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Climate Controls

Manual Operation O (Power): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. A (Fan Control): Turn to increase or decrease the fan speed. Adjusting the fan speed while in automatic mode places the fan under manual control. The AUTO indicator light turns off. The air delivery mode remains in automatic control. Temperature Control: Turn to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. H / G (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press mode up or mode down to cycle through the different air delivery modes. The current mode is shown on the display. Select from the following: F (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.

* (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. W (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. 0 FRONT (Front Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets. Selecting defrost disables the automatic mode. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

Air Conditioning A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning will not work. When in AUTO, the air conditioning will come on automatically as needed. h (Recirculation): Press to turn on the recirculation. Press to alternate between recirculation and outside air, if the vehicle does not have a separate outside air button. The indicator light turns on when recirculation is selected. Air is recirculated inside the vehicle. It helps quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering. % (Outside Air, If Equipped): Press to turn on the outside air. An indicator light comes on. Outside air is circulated throughout the vehicle.

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Rear Window Defogger 1 REAR (Rear Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off after about 10 minutes. It can also be turned off by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, it runs for about five minutes before turning off. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. L / M (Driver and Passenger Heated Seats): For vehicles with heated seats, see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9.

Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The front heated seats will turn on if it is cold outside. The heated seat indicator lights do not come on during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5. Sensors The solar sensor, located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly.

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Air Vents Use the air outlets, located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel, to direct the airflow. Use the thumbwheels located near the center air outlets, to open or close off the airflow.

Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow,

or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle.

. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively.

. Use of non‐GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle.

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Climate Controls

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for replacement intervals. To find out what type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑14. The passenger compartment air filter can be accessed by removing the entire glove box. 1. Open the glove box completely

and locate the stop tab on top of the glove box door.

7. Remove the old air filter. 8. 9. Close the service door and

Install the new air filter.

latches.

10. Re‐install the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.

2. Push the stop tab upwards until

the stop tab is under the instrument panel assembly and the glove box is released.

3. Unsnap the tabs beneath the

glove box that connects it to the bottom of the instrument panel assembly.

4. Remove the glove box. 5. Locate the service door for the

passenger compartment air filter.

6. Push the two tabs upwards and release the latches holding the service door. Lift the service door.

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Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 9-11
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 9-12
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-15
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-21
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . 9-25

Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-29
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Fuel Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-35

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 9-37

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Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Object Detection Systems Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-43
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Gasoline Specifications (U.S.

and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-51

California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-52
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-53
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

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Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Trailer Sway

Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63

Driving Information

Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Do not use a phone in

demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.

. Watch the road. Do not read,

take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices.

. Designate a front seat

passenger to handle potential distractions.

. Become familiar with vehicle

features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.

. Wait until the vehicle is parked

to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.

. Stop or park the vehicle to tend

to children.

. Keep pets in an appropriate

carrier or restraint.

. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a cell phone.

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{ WARNING

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.

Refer to the Infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone. If equipped, refer to the navigation manual for information on that system, including pairing and using a cell phone.

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑12. . Assume that other road users

(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.

. Allow enough following distance

between you and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving.

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Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.

{ WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

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Driving and Operating

Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between

you and the vehicle in front of you.

. Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic.

If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Electric Power Steering (2.4L L4 Engine) If the engine stalls while driving, the power steering assist system will continue to operate until you are able to stop the vehicle. If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort.

If the steering wheel is turned in either direction several times until it stops, or it is held until it is stopped