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the FAV 1-6 tab.

3. Select the number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the displayed page numbers.

4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites.

Satellite Radio

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. If XM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display "No Subscription Please Renew" on channel XM1. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.

4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): For vehicles with XM, press 4 to display additional text information related to the current XM channel. If information is available, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service): If additional information is available for the current song being played, Auto Text will automatically page/scroll the information every three seconds above the FAV presets on the radio display. By default, Auto Text is enabled. To change the Auto Text setting: 1. Press MENU to display the radio

setup menu.

2. Press the softkey under AUTO

TXT tab on the radio display.

3. Press the softkey under the ON or OFF tab on the radio display.

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If 4 is pressed and the song title or artist information is longer than what can be displayed, the extra information will page every three seconds when Auto Text is activated. Finding an XM Channel BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™, if equipped. f (Tune): Turn to manually select an XM channel. © SEEK: Press to go to the previous XM channel.

To scan stations, press and hold © SEEK for a few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio goes to a cahnnel, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press © SEEK again to stop scanning.

¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next XM channel.

To scan stations, press and hold ¨ SEEK for a few seconds until the radio beeps once. The radio

goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press ¨ SEEK again to stop scanning.

s REV: Press to go to the previous XM category. \ FWD: Press to go to the next XM category. Finding a Category (CAT) Channel To find XM channels in a category: 1. Press the CAT button to display

the category tabs. Continue pressing the CAT button until the desired category name displays.

Radios with CD and DVD can also navigate the category list by pressing the \ FWD or the s REV button.

2. Press either of the two softkeys below the desired category tab to immediately tune to the first XM station in that category.

To go to the previous or next XM station in the selected category, do one of the following: Turn the f knob. Press the softkey below the right or left arrows in the category tab. Press © SEEK or ¨ SEEK.

3. To exit the category search

mode, press the FAV button or BAND button to display the favorites again.

Adding and Removing Categories Categories cannot be added or removed while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). To add or remove a category: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the softkey located below

the XM CAT tab.

3. Turn the f knob to display the

category you want to add or remove.

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4. Press the softkey located under

the Add or Remove tab. To restore all removed categories, press the softkey under the Restore All tab.

5. Repeat the steps to remove

more categories.

Storing XM Channels Drivers are encouraged to store radio station while the vehicle is parked, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑2. Tune to stored radio stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. Up to 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the FAV button. Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM, if equipped, stations.

Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to an XM channel. 2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the station will be stored.

3. Press and hold one of the

six softkeys until a beep sounds.

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to

store additional radio stations.

The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites pages: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the softkey located below

the FAV 1-6 tab.

3. Select the number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the displayed page numbers.

4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites.

XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return.

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Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.

No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this

If this message is

If tuned to channel 0,

message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. XM Radio ID: this message alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 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 or antenna could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. Check XM Receivr: message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.

If this message

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Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.

AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time.

Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference can cause an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. 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.

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If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Notice: 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.

Notice: 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 your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Satellite Radio Antenna For vehicles with XM satellite radio service, the antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception.

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Audio Players

CD Player Some CD players can play MP3
CD-R or CD-RW discs, see “MP3” later in this section for more information. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single discs with an adapter ring. Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a disc, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the disc if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: If a label is added to a CD, more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label,

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load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. Care of CDs Store a disc in its original case or a protective case and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the bottom of a disc is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a disc while handling it, pick it up by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a disc is dirty, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge.

Inserting a Disc Insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the disc begins playing. Use an adapter ring when playing the smaller 8 cm (3 in) discs. Smaller discs with the adapter ring are loaded the same way as a full-size disc. Ejecting a Disc Z EJECT: Press to eject the disc. If the disc is not removed after several seconds, the CD player automatically pulls the disc back in. Playing a CD When a CD is inserted into the player the CD symbol displays, and as each new track starts to play the track number displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off when a CD is in the player, the CD stays in the player. If the ignition or radio is turned on when a CD is in

the player, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.

Buttons and Knobs The buttons and knobs on the radio control the following features. f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on the CD. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through the tracks on the CD. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release to resume playing the track.

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\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release to resume playing the track. 4 (Information): Press to display available additional information about the current track. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the CD player. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD while listening to the radio or a portable audio device. Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device Found may display.

Softkeys The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control functions that display as tabs. The softkeys below the radio display control the following features. RDM (Random): Tracks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1. Press the softkey below RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays.

2. Press the softkey again to turn

off random play.

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contains both types of audio, the CD player reads all MP3 files first, then the uncompressed CD audio files.

Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 50 folders. . Up to eight folders in depth. . Up to 50 playlists. . Up to 255 files. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl

extension. Files with an .mp3 or .cda file extension.

MP3 Supported Files The Radio with CD (MP3), Radio with USB and CD (MP3), have the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. The radio can also play discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3 files. When a disc

Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root directory of a disc display as F1 ROOT.

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Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files.

File Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the file extension as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. The display does not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename is not displayed.

Playlists Discs that have playlists that were created using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software can be accessed, however, there is no playlist editing capability using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files.

Playing an MP3

Order of Play Tracks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in

the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist.

. Play begins from the first track in

the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder. When the last track of the last folder has played, play continues from the first track of the first folder.

When playback starts from a new folder, the new track name displays unless folder mode has been chosen as the default display, then the new folder name displays.

Buttons and Knobs The buttons and knobs on the radio control the following features. f (Tune): Turn to select MP3 files on the disc. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release s REV to resume playing. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced

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volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release \ FWD to resume playing. 4 (Information): Press to display available additional information about the current track. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while an MP3 disc is playing. The MP3 disc remains inside the CD player. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play an MP3 disc while listening to the radio or a portable audio device. Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device Found may display.

Softkeys The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control functions that display as tabs. The softkeys below the radio display control the following features.

S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder. c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder. RDM (Random): MP3 files can be listened to on a CD in random, rather than sequential order. To use random: 1. Press the softkey under the

RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays to play songs from the current CD in random order. 2. Press the same softkey again to

turn off random play.

h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to have the files played in order by artist or album. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes to scan the disc depending

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on the number of files on the disc. The radio may begin playing while it is scanning in the background. When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist. To listen to files by another artist, press the softkey located below either arrow tab. The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the desired artist displays. To change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located below

the Sort By tab.

2. Press one of the softkeys below

the album tab from the sort screen.

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3. Press the softkey below the

back tab to return to the main music navigator screen.

The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play. Once all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the disc and begins playing MP3 files from that album. To exit music navigator mode, press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback. CD Player Messages CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The CD player is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play. The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play.

The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.

. A problem may have occurred

while burning the disc. The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the disc is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good disc. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.

Auxiliary Devices This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located on the audio faceplate. Some portable audio

devices such as iPods®, MP3
players, and USB storage devices can be connected to the vehicle using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or a USB cable. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 9‑2 for more information on driver distraction. Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located on the lower right or left side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as an iPod®, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another audio source.

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To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, press the CD/ AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. O (Power/Volume): Turn to adjust the volume. Additional volume adjustments may have to be made from the portable device if the volume is too quiet or not loud. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is connected to the auxiliary input. The portable audio device continues playing until it is stopped or turned off. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is connected to the auxiliary input. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device may display.

Using the USB Port The radio may have a USB port located on the lower right side of the faceplate. Radios that have a USB port can play .mp3 and .wma files that are stored on a USB storage device as well as tracks that are stored on an iPod®.

Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root directory of a USB device display as F1 ROOT.

USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to eight folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files.

Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension.

. AAC files stored on an iPod.

FAT16
FAT32

Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files.

File Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the file extension as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. The display does not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename is not displayed.

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Preprogrammed Playlists Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port.

Order of Play Tracks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in

the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist.

. Play begins from the first track in

the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder. When the last track of the last folder has played, play continues from the first track of the first folder.

When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the

folder mode has been chosen as the default display. The new track name displays. Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio buttons, knobs and softkeys are used to control a USB storage device or an iPod when it is connected to the USB port. To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located on the front of the radio. To connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod’s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located on the front of the radio. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, “OK to disconnect” and a GM logo may appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio's display. The iPod charges while it is connected to the USB port if the ingition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the

ignition is turned OFF, the iPod automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery. Older iPod's that are not supported can still be used by connecting it to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable. Using a USB Storage Device or iPod The buttons and knobs on the radio and the softkeys below the radio display are used to control a USB storage device or an iPod.

Buttons and Knobs The buttons and knobs on the radio control the following features. f (Tune): Turn to select files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold © SEEK or press it multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks.

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¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold ¨ SEEK or press it multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release s REV to resume playing. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release \ FWD to resume playing. 4 (Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track.

Softkeys The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control functions that display as tabs. To use the softkeys, press a softkey below any tab that is displayed, or if no tabs are displayed, press the first or last softkey below the radio display to display the tabs.

The softkeys below the radio display control the following features. j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used. Press the softkey below j again to resume playback. Back: Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to the main display screen on an iPod, or the root directory on a USB storage device. c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files:

1. Press the softkey below c. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list

of folders.

3. Press f to select the desired

folder. If there is more then one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached.

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4. Turn f to scroll through the files

in the selected folder.

5. Press f to select the desired file

to be played.

To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order:

First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the

list each time the softkey is pressed. Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fifth softkey, end of the list.

h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a track on an iPod. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists

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. Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers To select tracks:

1. Press the softkey below h. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list

of menus.

3. Press f to select the

desired menu.

4. Turn f to scroll through the

folders or files in the selected menu.

5. Press f to select the track. To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order:

First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the

list each time the softkey is pressed.

Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fifth softkey, end of the list.

" (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is being used. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. ' (Repeat Track): Press the softkey below ' to repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used. Press the softkey below >, 2, C or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder.

> (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. 2 (Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle Songs): Press the softkey below = or C to shuffle all songs on the USB storage device or iPod. C (Shuffle Album): Press the softkey below > to shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod. = (Shuffle Folder): Press the softkey below > to shuffle all songs in the current folder on a USB storage device.

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Phone

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

a hands-free mode.

. Sharing of the cell phone’s

address book or contact list with the vehicle.

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

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

. Review the controls and

operation of the infotainment system.

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. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.

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

. See “Storing and Deleting Phone

Numbers” in this section for more information.

{ WARNING

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

A Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information on compatible phones. Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. For additional information, say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise.

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When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information.

b / g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. x / c (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. Pairing A Bluetooth cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information.

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 “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b / g for

two seconds.

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2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair

4. Say the name of the phone you

can be skipped.

additional phones.

want to delete.

3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit PIN number. The PIN number is used in Step 5.

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

5. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN that was provided in Step 3. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

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

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

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

two seconds.

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

for which phone to delete.

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

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 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.

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Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn‐by‐Turn Destinations Directory.

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

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

Using the “Digit Store” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b / g for

two seconds.

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

that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system

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

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

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

delete.

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

two seconds.

2. Say “Delete all name tags.”

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Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags.

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

two seconds.

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

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

two seconds.

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

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

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

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

two seconds.

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

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

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

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

two seconds.

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

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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 x / c to ignore a call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b / g to answer an

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

. Press b / g again to return to

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

. Press x / c 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 the callers together.

Ending a Call Press x / c 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. 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.

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

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

two seconds.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

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

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

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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 Deleting Name Tags. 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 13‑20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

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Climate Control Systems

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The heating, cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

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Air Vents

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A. Fan Control B. Recirculation C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air

E. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger

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Operation Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. When it is cold outside −18°C (0°F) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if vehicle has one, to provide warmer air faster to the vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant the engine uses that provides heat to warm the inside of the vehicle. For more information, see Engine Heater on page 9‑18. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning compressor. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode.

Select from the following: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets. Some air will be directed toward the side windows. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets, with some air directed to the side windows. When this mode is selected, the system automatically turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air-conditioning indicator light turns off when defog is selected. If the

air-conditioning button is pressed while in defog mode, the indicator light will turn on. If the button is pressed again, the light will turn off. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 1 (Defrost): This mode quickly clears the windshield of fog or frost. Air is directed to the windshield with some air directed to the floor vents. In this mode, outside air is pulled into the vehicle. The air-conditioning compressor will not run unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air-conditioning indicator light turns off when defrost is selected. If the air-conditioning button is pressed while in defrost mode, the indicator light turns on. If the button is pressed again, the light turns off. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode.

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To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: 1. Select 0. 2. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show it is on. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal. Maximum Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the air conditioning system operate more efficiently.

For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the C vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select # air conditioning. 4. Select the ?

recirculation mode.

5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time can cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. : (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that it is on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it

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cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Press : to cancel the recirculation mode. ? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that it is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The recirculation indicator light blinks three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode in which it cannot function. Pressing this button cancels the outside air mode. When switching to the defog or defrost modes the system automatically moves from recirculation to outside air. When the vehicle or fan is turned off and back on, the system defaults to outside air automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging can occur.

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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. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. 1 REAR: Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. If driving below 80 km/h (50 mph), the rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about seven minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine.

If the vehicle's speed is maintained above 80 km/h (50 mph), the rear window defogger remains on once the button is pressed. If the vehicle has heated outside mirrors, the surface of the outside mirrors heat when the rear window defogger is activated. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑14. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal, or anything similar to the defogger grid.

Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with the remote start feature, when it is activated the climate control system heats or cools the inside of the vehicle using the modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off. The climate control knobs will remain active during a remote start. However, the climate control buttons will be inactive until the ignition is turned on by the key. If the fan is off, the climate control system will not operate during remote start. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

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For vehicles with this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be automatically controlled.

A. Fan Control B. Air Conditioning C. Recirculation D. Outside Air

E. Rear Window Defogger F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Display H. Temperature Control

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Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Select AUTO on both the fan speed control and the air delivery mode control knobs to activate the automatic system. When automatic operation is active the system controls the inside temperature and air delivery. To place the system in automatic mode do the following: 1. Turn the fan knob and the mode

knob to the AUTO position. The current set temperature displays. When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet is automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor runs while the outside temperature is over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down the vehicle.

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2. Set the temperature.

An initial setting of 73°F (23°C) is recommended. Allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press w or x to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If the temperature is set at 60°F (15°C) the system remains at the maximum cooling setting. If the temperature is set at 90°F (32°C) the system remains at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting does not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. Do not to cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on the intensity of the sun. Also do not cover the sensor grille on the lower right side of the climate control faceplate, as this regulates the inside temperature.

To avoid blowing cold air at engine start-up in cold weather, the system delays turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Turning the fan knob overrides this delay and changes the fan to the selected speed.

Manual Operation o (Off): Select this position on the fan knob to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air still enters the vehicle. The airflow direction and temperature can be adjusted. x / w Temperature Control: Press the arrows to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.

Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Select from the following: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the floor and windshield outlets. 0 (Defrost): This mode clears the windows of fog or frost more quickly. The system automatically controls the fan speed if defrost is selected from the AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 4°C (40°F) or warmer, the air conditioning compressor automatically runs to help dehumidify the air and dry the

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windshield. The air conditioning indicator light blinks three times if the compressor is turned off while in this mode. # (Air Conditioning): Press turn the air conditioning on and off. An indicator light turns on to show the air conditioning is on. When air conditioning is selected or is in AUTO mode, the system runs the air conditioning automatically to cool and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle. On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. Then keep the windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, press the temperature buttons to the desired setting.

In AUTO mode the system cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the system maximizes its performance by using recirculation as necessary. Heating: On cold days when using manual operation of the automatic system, use floor mode to deliver air to the floor outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, press x or w to the desired temperature setting. To use the automatic mode, turn the knob to AUTO and press x or w to adjust the temperature. : (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show it is on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button cancels the recirculation mode.

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h (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light above the button comes on to show it is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The recirculation indicator light blinks three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode in which it cannot function. Pressing this button cancels the auto recirculation feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system reverts to the auto recirculation function. The recirculation mode cannot be used with the floor, defrost, or defog modes. If recirculation is selected in these modes, the indicator flashes three times and turns off to indicate that this is not allowed. This is to prevent window fogging.

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