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Read these instructions completely before programming the Universal Remote system. It may help to have another person assist with the programming process. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming. Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this section. To program a garage door opener, park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver. Clear all people and objects near the garage door.
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Make sure the hand-held transmitter has a new battery for quick and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Programming involves time-sensitive actions, and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver.
2. At the same time, press and
hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release either button until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash. Then release both buttons. Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2
with the procedure under “Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators” later in this section.3. Press and hold the newly
programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation.
If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed, then
programming is complete. There is no need to complete Steps 4–6. If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move, a second button press may be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds. If the light stays on or the garage door moves, programming is complete. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4–6.
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enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming. If the programming did not work, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete.
does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release it.
The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. Repeat the process for programming the two remaining buttons. Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators For questions or programming help call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some U.S. gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long
Learn or Smart Button
4. After completing Steps 1–3 ,
locate the Learn or Smart button inside garage on the garage door opener receiver. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.
5. Press and release the Learn or
6.
Smart button. Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button. Inside the vehicle, press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver
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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the
buttons. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.”
Universal Remote System Operation
Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one-half second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated. To erase: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
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Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3
Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
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Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
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Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel on the left side of the steering wheel. Turn the control to the following positions: O (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
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AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the turn signal lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.
The DRL system turns on the low-beam headlamps at a reduced brightness. For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, there is a dedicated DRL. The DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The light sensor determines it is daytime. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward you, and release.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
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This vehicle may have a DRL disabling function. When the DRL are on and a turn signal is activated, the DRL on that side will be off until the turn signal goes off.
Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise 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. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are
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not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
| (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the turn signal lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The turn signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position.
If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses on page 10-38.
Fog Lamps
If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically. # (Fog Lamps, If Equipped): Press to turn on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
To turn on the fog lamps, if equipped, the ignition and the headlamps or parking lamps must be on.
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Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.
Dome Lamps
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1 (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. + (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time.
Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move and hold the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights.
The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate, press the buttons: E (Off): Turns the lamps off.
Front Reading Lamps
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# or $ (Reading Lamps): Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter K button is pressed. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-17. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, then the dome lamps and remaining interior lights dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-34.
Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lights and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. For vehicles with Keyless Access, the exterior lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned off. The dome lamps come on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-17. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-34.
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Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), which 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 voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is 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.
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EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-27.
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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.
See Defensive Driving on page 9-3.
Infotainment System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16Phone
Introduction
Infotainment Determine which radio the vehicle has. For the radio without connectivity, read the following pages to become familiar with its features. For radios with connectivity, see the infotainment manual.
{ 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 infotainment tasks while driving.
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-21
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
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{ Caution
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 chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio/ entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10-3.
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 9-23.
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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Infotainment System Overview Radio faceplate examples are provided to help identify buttons and to help understand the functions of the radio. Find the faceplate that best matches the vehicle for a description.
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1. VOL/ O (Volume/Power)
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
2. FAV (Favorites)
Opens the favorites list.
3. CD/AUX
Selects the CD player or external audio source. Selects a connected external audio source.
4. Buttons 1 to 6
Saves and selects favorite stations. 5. RADIO/BAND
Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source.
6. BACK /
Menu: Moves one level back.
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Character Input: Deletes the last character.
7. TUNE/MENU
Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks.
8. Z (CD Eject)
Removes a disc from the CD slot.
9. v / > (Phone/Mute)
Opens the Phone menu. Mutes the audio system.
10. w j (Play/Pause)
Press to start, pause, and resume playback. See CD Player on page 7-15.
11. CD Slot
Insert a CD.
12. © SEEK ¨
Press © to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning. Press and hold © to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7-15. For AM or FM, press © to seek to the previous strong station. Press ¨ to seek the next track. Press and hold ¨ to fast forward through a track.
Release ¨ to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7-15. For AM or FM, press ¨ to seek to the next strong station.
13. CONFIG (Configuration)
Opens the Configuration menu.
14. TONE
Press to access the Tone Settings menu to adjust bass, midrange, and treble. See Operation on page 7-5.
15.
INFO
Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.
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Configuration Setup Menu Press the CONFIG button to display the Configuration menu. The Configuration menu is used for changing the settings for the audio, phone, vehicle configuration, and time features. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll through the available setup features. Once the desired feature displays, press the TUNE/MENU knob or press the desired feature on the screen, to display more options within that feature. Languages To change the display language, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5-34. The vehicle supports English, French, and Spanish. The default language is English.
Operation
Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display, 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.
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v / > (Phone): For vehicles with OnStar, press and hold v / > to mute the infotainment system. Press and hold v / > again, or turn the VOL/ O knob to cancel mute. For vehicles without OnStar®, press v / > to mute the infotainment system. Press v / > again, or turn the VOL/ O knob to cancel mute. Menu System
Controls The TUNE/MENU knob and the BACK / button are used to navigate the menu system. TUNE/MENU: Press to: . Select or activate the highlighted
menu option.
. Confirm a set value.
Turn a system setting on or off.
Turn to: . Enter the menu system.
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. 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.
Selecting a Menu Option The base radio displays one line of text at a time.
Submenus
Setting a Value
An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to change the current value of the setting.
Activating a Setting
2. Press TUNE/MENU to confirm
the setting.
Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
move the highlighted bar.
2. Press TUNE/MENU to select the
highlighted option.
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the setting.
2. Press TUNE/MENU to activate
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
the setting.
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2. Press TUNE/MENU to turn the
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3. Press and hold TUNE/MENU until the value changes to 0. Press the BACK / button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass
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.
Entering a Character Sequence
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the character.
2. Press TUNE/MENU to select the
character.
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.
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Adjusting the Fader and Balance
1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balance. 3. Select the value. 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 EQ. 3. Select the setting. Press the BACK / button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.
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Speed Compensated Volume
5. Press BACK / button to go back
to the System Configuration menu.
Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages
The Speed Compensated 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 Speed compensated
volume.
4. Select the setting.
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.
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 Auto Volume. 4. Select the setting. 5. Press the BACK / button to go
back to the System Configuration menu.
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Regionalization RDS stations will broadcast different programs on different frequencies. To set the Regional (REG) feature on or off: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Regional (REG). 3. Select On or Off. 4. Press BACK / to go back to the
previous menu.
Maximum Startup Volume The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can be set.
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.
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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, or SiriusXM if equipped. TUNE/MENU: Press and turn to navigate the available menus. Turn to manually change stations. INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available for the current song. © SEEK ¨ : Press to search for stations. FAV: Press to open the favorites list. 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations.
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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, FM, or SiriusXM if equipped. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to open the main radio menu for that frequency.
Selecting a Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM if equipped. The last station that was playing starts playing again. Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning If the radio station is not known: Briefly press © or ¨ 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 © or ¨ until the station on the display is reached, then release the button.
Manual Tuning Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to select the frequency on the display.
Favorites List 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Favorites List. 3. Select the station.
Station Lists 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU 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.
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To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU 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. Turn the TUNE/MENU 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 TUNE/MENU. 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 Stations 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.
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Satellite Radio
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. For more information, see www.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079
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SiriusXM Categories SiriusXM channels are organized in categories. To customize which SiriusXM categories are used and displayed in the system, see “Adding or Removing SiriusXM Categories” following. Adding or Removing SiriusXM Categories 1. Press the CONFIG button on the
faceplate.
2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Add/Remove XM
Categories.
4. From the Add/Remove XM
Categories screen, select or deselect any category to be used in XM mode. A checkmark will indicate that the category is selected.
Turning SiriusXM Channel Graphic On or Off 1. Press the CONFIG button on the
faceplate.
2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select XM Channel Graphic to
turn on or off.
SiriusXM Messages 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 SiriusXM subscription package.
Channel Unavailable: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another channel. 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. No Information: The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. No Subscription Please Renew: The SiriusXM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or
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(Canada). No XM Signal: The system is working properly. The vehicle may be in a location where the SiriusXM 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: this message alternates with the SiriusXM Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. 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.If this message is
If this message
If tuned to channel 0,
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AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time.
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 phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
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Multi-Band Antenna The roof antenna is for OnStar®, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, and GPS (Global Positioning System). Keep clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected.
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Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens.
Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines in the glass. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass. If attaching a cell phone antenna to the glass, attach it between the grid lines.
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Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects.
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Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to the backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Audio Players
CD Player The player can be used for CDs and MP3s. With the ignition on, insert a CD into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and begins playing. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for video to display. The system is capable of playing: . Most audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW . MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music or video that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled.
To avoid damage to the CD player: . Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
. Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the player. Insert only one disc at a time.
. Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
If a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the disc using a marking pen. Loading and Ejecting Discs To load a disc: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2.
Insert a disc into the slot. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.
The disc automatically plays once loaded.
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Press Z to eject a disc from the CD player. Playing an Audio CD CD/AUX: Press to use the CD player. w j (Play/Pause): Use to start, pause, or resume play. © SEEK ¨: . Press © to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning.
. Press and hold © to quickly
reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. For AM or FM, press © to seek to the previous strong station. . Press ¨ to seek the next track.
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. Press and hold ¨ to fast forward
through a track.
. Release ¨ to return to playing
speed.
TUNE/MENU: Turn to the right or left to select the next or previous track. Press this knob to select the menu. If a track is selected from the list, the system plays the track and returns to the CD screen. Error Messages If Disc Read Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The disc has an invalid or unknown format. The disc is not from a correct region. The disc is very hot. Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal. The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. Try the disc again later. There was a problem while burning the disc. The label is caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer.
Auxiliary Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack in the center console. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:
Laptop computer
. MP3 player Tape player
This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary devices should be set up 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. If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the CD/AUX button on the radio faceplate, then press SOURCE repeatedly to cycle through all of the available audio source screens, until the AUX source screen is selected. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Overview on page 7-3.
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. USB Drives
Zunes®
Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zunes are compatible with the infotainment system. 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 in the center console.
Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres . Audiobooks
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. Composers To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Audiobooks, or Composers.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off, then press the 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 Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Repeat to On or Off, then press the BACK / button to return to the main screen. On: Repeats the current track.
1. 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack 2. USB Port If equipped, the auxiliary input jack and USB port are in the center console. Keep the storage area closed when not in use. USB Port The following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system.
iPods®
. PlaysForSure Devices (PFD)
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Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune
Connecting a PFD or Zune Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port in the center console.
Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Podcasts, or Genres.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Functionality Turn the TUNE/MENU 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 Turn the TUNE/MENU 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.
Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. Only the first 10,000 songs are recognized on the device. When a device is not supported, the message “No supported data found. You can safely disconnect the device” appears.
Connecting a USB Drive Connect the USB drive to the USB port in the center console.
Searching for a Track It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the device due to the amount of information stored. Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display as Unknown.
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Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists* . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres
Folder View
*This only displays if a playlist is found on the device. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Genres, or Folder View. 4. Select the track.
Shuffle Functionality Turn the TUNE/MENU 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 Turn the TUNE/MENU 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. Connecting a Bluetooth® Device Before a Bluetooth device can be connected to the infotainment system, it must first be paired to the system. Bluetooth pairing to the infotainment system may not be supported in all vehicles and not all Bluetooth devices can be paired to the infotainment system. Before pairing the Bluetooth device, become familiar with its user guide for Bluetooth functions. The system only connects to Bluetooth devices that support A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) version 1.2.
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A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3
player at the same time. Pairing Information: . Up to five devices can be pairedto the system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The infotainment system automatically links with the first available paired device in the order the device was paired.
. Only one paired device can be connected to the infotainment system at a time.
. Pairing should only need to be
completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the device is deleted.
Bluetooth Setup Menu The Bluetooth Setup menu can be accessed with or without a device attached to the USB port.
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To select the Bluetooth Setup menu when a device is attached to the USB port and active: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
while in the iPod, Zune, PFD, or USB device main menu.
2. Select Bluetooth Music Setup. To select the Bluetooth Music Setup menu when a device is not attached to the USB port, or when a device is attached to the USB port but not active: 1. Press the CD/AUX button until
AUX is the active source.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 3. Select Bluetooth Music Setup. To select the Bluetooth Music Setup menu when a Bluetooth device is connected and active: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Bluetooth Music Setup.
Pairing a Device 1. Select Connect To New Device
from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
2. The system asks a series of
Yes/No questions to determine what type of device is being paired.
3. After the system determines
what type of Bluetooth device is being paired, the Bluetooth device will need to be put into discovery mode.
4. Some devices may require a
Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to complete the pairing process. Locate the device named “GMusicConnect” in the list on the Bluetooth device and follow the instructions on the device to enter the four-digit PIN provided by the infotainment system.
Connecting to a Device Once a device is paired to the infotainment system, it can be connected to the infotainment system. To connect a paired device when no other device is connected to the infotainment system: 1. Select the Select Device option
from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
2. Select the new device. To connect a paired device when another device is connected to the infotainment system: 1. Select the Select Device option
from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
2. Select the new device. 3. The active device is
disconnected from the system and the new device is connected.
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Removing a Device 1. Select Remove Device from the
Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
2. Select the device. 3. The device is removed from the
system.
Before connecting to the removed device again, it will need to paired to the infotainment system.
Changing the Default PIN To change the default PIN: 1. Select Change Default PIN from
the Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
2. Select one of the pre-defined
PINs, or select Other to create a PIN.
To create a PIN: 1. Select the length of the PIN. 2. Enter the character sequence.
Messages The following messages may appear on the infotainment screen.
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Poor Bluetooth Signal Quality: This message displays when the Bluetooth signal strength is low. This Feature is Unavailable While Vehicle is Moving: This message displays when an action is not allowed while the vehicle is moving. Controlling a Bluetooth Device Bluetooth devices that support AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) version 1.0 may be able to be controlled by the infotainment system. Control of a Bluetooth device by the infotainment system may not be supported in all vehicles. Press and release © or ¨ to skip tracks. 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.
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
