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Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature.

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

| (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.

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.

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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 0 253.

Fog Lamps

# (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. If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically.

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Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

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.

Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.

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Dome Lamps

Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner.

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. 1 (Door) : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. + (On) : Keeps the lamps on all the time.

Front Reading Lamps

Rear Reading Lamps

# or $ (Reading Lamps) : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.

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Lighting Features

Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter K button is pressed. 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 0 122.

Exit Lighting Some exterior 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 lamps 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 changed to the OFF position. The dome lamps also come on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0 187 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0 189. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 122.

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.

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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 0 116.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 140
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 149

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Phone

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 156
Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls. Before driving: . Become familiar with the

operation, faceplate buttons, and screen buttons.

. Set up the audio by presetting

favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.

. Set up phone numbers in

advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability. See Defensive Driving 0 177. To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 194.

Introduction

Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems. Read the following pages to become familiar with these features.

{ Warning

Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.

The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These

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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.

Overview

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.

Radio with CD

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.

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. Selects the radio when

listening to a different audio source.

6. BACK /

. Menu: Moves one

level back.

. Character Input: Deletes

the last character.

7. TUNE/MENU

8.

. Radio: Manually selects

radio stations.

. CD: Selects tracks. INFO . Radio: Shows available

information about the current station.

. CD: Shows available information about the current track.

9. TONE

. Press to access the Tone

Settings menu to adjust bass, midrange, and treble. See Operation 0 142.

10. CONFIG (Configuration)

. Opens the

Configuration menu.

11. © 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 0 150.

. 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.

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. Release ¨ to return to playing speed. See CD Player 0 150.

. For AM or FM, press ¨ to

seek to the next strong station.

12. CD Slot

Insert a CD.

13. w j (Play/Pause)

. Press to start, pause, and resume playback. See CD Player 0 150.

14. v / > (Phone/Mute)

. Opens the Phone menu. . Mutes the audio system.

15. Z (CD Eject)

. Removes a disc from the

CD slot.

Configuration Setup Menu Press the CONFIG button to display the Configuration menu. The Configuration menu is used for

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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 0 122. 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. 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. . 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.

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Activating a Setting

Turning a Function On or Off

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1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to

move the highlighted bar.

2. Press TUNE/MENU to select

the highlighted option.

Submenus

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

1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to

highlight the setting.

highlight the function.

2. Press TUNE/MENU to activate

2. Press TUNE/MENU to turn the

the setting.

Setting a Value

function on or off.

Entering a Character Sequence

1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to change the current value of the setting.

1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to

highlight the character.

2. Press TUNE/MENU to select

2. Press TUNE/MENU to confirm

the character.

the setting.

Press the BACK / button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence.

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Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. To quickly reset an audio setting value to 0: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select the audio setting. 3. Press and hold 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.

Adjusting the Fader and Balance

System Settings

Speed Compensated Volume

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.

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. 5. Press BACK / button to go

back to the System Configuration menu.

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Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages

The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the auto volume feature can be turned off.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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. 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

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displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done.

3. Select the station.

Category Lists Most stations that broadcast an RDS program type code specify the type of programming transmitted. Some stations change the program type code depending on the content. The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list. To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. 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.

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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.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service If equipped, 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
(Canada).

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When SiriusXM is active, the channel name and number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen. 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.

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. Static can 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 If equipped, 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.

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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 with 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.

Caution

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.

Caution

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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Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is used for OnStar, the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System, and GPS (Global Positioning System), if the vehicle has these features. Keep the antenna 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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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. 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. . Press and hold ¨ to fast forward

through a track.

. Release ¨ to return to playing

speed.

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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 and USB port in the center console. See Center Console Storage 0 94. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Overview 0 140. Keep the storage area closed when not in use. Auxiliary Input Jack Possible auxiliary audio sources include: . Laptop computer . MP3 player . Tape player

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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. USB Port The following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system. . PlaysForSure Devices (PFD) . USB Drives

iPods®

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. 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 . 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. 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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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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. 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 paired

to 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. 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.

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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.

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.

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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. 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.

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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 the vehicle.

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

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

. Review the controls and

operation of the infotainment system.

. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.

The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section. 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.

. See “Storing and Deleting Phone

Numbers” in this section.

{ 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 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.

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recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. 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 Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information about compatible phones. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system.

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

Infotainment System Controls To navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview 0 140.

v / > (Phone/Mute) : Press to enter the Phone main menu. Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. Noise : The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak : A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak. How to Speak : Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the VOL/ O knob during a call to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level.

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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 0 335.

Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) To navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview 0 140. Pairing If equipped, a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview 0 339.

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Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. Pairing as a MP3 player may not be available on all vehicles.

. 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 connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

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

Bluetooth Settings.

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

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

5. Start the pairing process on the

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

6. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 4. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds with “

has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

7. Repeat Steps 1-6 to pair

additional phones.

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

Bluetooth Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List.

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

Bluetooth Settings.

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

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

Bluetooth Settings.

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

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

Making a Call Using the Phone Book For cell phones that support the phone book feature, the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone to make calls. See your cell phone manufacturer's

user guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Phone Book and Call Lists menus are automatically available. The Phone Book menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. The Call Lists menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Missed Calls menus on your cell phone to make a call. To make a call using the Phone Book menu: 1. Press v / > once or twice (depending on the radio).

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

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

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4. Select the name or number you

want to call.

To make a call using the Call Lists menu: 1. Press v / > once or twice (depending on the radio).

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

4. Select the name or number you

want to call. Making a Call To make a call: 1. Press v / > once or twice (depending on the radio).

2. Enter the character sequence. 3. Select Call to start dialing the

number.

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

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

Declining a Call Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to “Decline” and press the TUNE/ MENU knob to decline the call. Call Waiting If equipped, call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.

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

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

Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls:

1. Turn or press the TUNE/

MENU knob.

2. Select Switch Call from

the menu.

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

MENU knob.

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

then select Call.

4. After the call has been placed, turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and choose Merge Calls.

5. To add more callers to the

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

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

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

To Cancel Mute Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Mute Call. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven phone system. 1. Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Enter Number. 2. Enter the character sequence.

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Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition if equipped, press the b / g button on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say "Help" while you are in a voice recognition menu. Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview 0 339.

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. Pairing as a MP3 player may not be available on all vehicles.

. 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 connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command

can be skipped.

3. Say “Pair.” The system

responds with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.

4. Start the pairing process on the

cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

5. Locate the device named “Your

Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system

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responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.

6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair

additional phones.

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

for which phone to delete.

4. Say the name of the phone you

want to delete.

Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all 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 b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Change phone.”

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

Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30
phone numbers as name tags in the Hands-Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store : This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store : This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete : This command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete All Name Tags : This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory. Using the “Store” Command 1. Press b / g. The system

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2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or

group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

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

directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.

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

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.

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

delete.

Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory. To delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g. The system

responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.