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changes the volume of the guidance prompts.

. When using navigation

commands, take the time to become familiar with the address. Long delays when giving the address can result in the system not recognizing the address or routing to different location than intended.

. When providing the house

number portion of the address, the system recognizes both digit format and numerical text. An example would be to say, “3-0-0-0-1” or “Thirty Thousand One.”

If the system provides destination in another country on several attempts, say the “Change Country” command and say the country of interest. The country default is the United States. To enter a destination in Canada or Mexico, the country will first have to be changed in the system.

Voice Recognition Help To enter the help playback session, clearly speak one of the help commands. Help: The system plays back more specific help commands such as Radio Settings for the user to choose from. Radio: Use this command to learn about how to select a band (AM, FM, or XM), and how to change radio stations by speaking frequency numbers. Phone: Use this command to learn about how to dial, pair a device, or delete a device.

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My Media: Use this command to learn how to play specific tracks, artists, albums, devices connected to the USB port, or to change sources. Settings: Use this command to learn about how to turn Verbose on or off, or set the language. Voice Recognition Commands The following list shows the voice commands available for the infotainment system with a brief description of each. The commands are listed with the optional words in parentheses. To use the voice commands, see the previous instructions. Radio Commands Tune AM, Tune FM, Tune XM, Tune Pandora, Tune Stitcher: Instructs the system to go to the specific band and the last channel.

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Instructs the

Instructs the system to go

Tune AM (frequency), Tune FM (frequency), Tune XM (channel number), or Tune XM (channel name): to the specific station. Thumbs Up: Instructs the system to give the current song or station a thumbs up in Pandora or Stitcher. Thumbs Down: system to give the current song or station a thumbs down in Pandora or Stitcher. Phone Commands Dial or Call (phone number or contact): Instructs the system to start a phone call. For example, say “Dial 1 248 123 4567.” To call a phone book contact, say “Dial” or “Call,” say the name and location, and then say “Dial.” For example, say “Call John at Home” or “Call John at Work.” If a number is not recognized, the first number in the list will be called.

Instructs the

Pair or Connect: system to begin pairing a device. Instructs the system to Digit Dial: dial a phone number one digit at a time. After saying the digits, say “Dial.” Redial or Redial Last Number: Instructs the system to dial the last phone number called. Select Device or Change Phone: Instructs the system to switch to a different paired device. The device must be selected from the screen or using the TUNE/MENU knob. Delete Device: Instructs the system to delete a paired device. Read Text Messages or Read SMS Messages: Instructs the system to begin reading text messages from paired device. Not all devices support text messages. Applicable where equipped.

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My Media Commands AUX, USB, or Bluetooth Audio: Instructs the system to change the source. The following commands only apply to USB, iPod, and iPhone sources. They are supported after the device has been indexed. Play Artist (artist name): the system to play songs by a specific artist. For example, say “Play Artist .” Play Album (album title): Instructs the system to play a specific album. Play Song (song title): Instructs the system to play a specific song. Play Genre (genre name): Instructs the system to play songs of a particular genre. Search Artist (artist name): Instructs the system to show a list of all songs by a specific artist. For example, say "Search Artist .”

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Search Composer (composer name): Instructs the system to show a list of all songs by a specific composer. For example, say "Search Composer .” Search Album (album name): Instructs the system to show a list of all songs by a specific album. For example, say "Search Album .” Search Genre (genre name): Instructs the system to show a list of all songs for a specific genre. For example, say "Search Genre .” Search Folder (folder name): Instructs the system to show a list of all songs in a specific folder. For example, say "Search folder .” Search Playlist (playlist name): Instructs the system to show a list of all songs in a specific playlist. For example, say "Search playlist .”

Search Audiobook (audiobook name): Instructs the system to show a list of all tracks in a specific audiobook. For example, say "Search audiobook .” Search Playlist (playlist name): Instructs the system to show a list of all songs in a specific playlist. For example, say "Search playlist .” Search Podcast (podcast name): Instructs the system to show a list of all tracks in a specific podcast. For example, say "Search podcast .” More Like This: system to create a playlist of tracks similar to the current track playing. Settings Commands Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose (set) off (mode): system to turn voice prompts on or off. When off, this feature turns off voice prompts.

Instructs the

Instructs the

Instructs

Instructs the system

Instructs the system to

Language (language): the system to set the language. List Devices: to give a list of devices to use. Other Commands Goodbye: Instructs the system to end a phone call or voice recognition. Cancel: cancel an action. Go Back, Back, Previous: Instructs the system to go back to a prior menu. Main Menu: Instructs the system to go to the main menu. Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right, Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it, Probably, You Bet: These can be used to say “Yes.” No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong, Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not: These can be used to say “No.”

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Next Page, Page Down: the system to scroll forward one page in a list. Previous Page, Page Up: the system to scroll back one page in a list. Navigation Commands (If Equipped) To activate the navigation voice recognition: 1. Press b / g on the steering

wheel. The audio system mutes. A voice prompt says, “Please say a command.” Wait until the tone is heard before speaking. If there is no tone, make sure the volume is turned up. While voice recognition is active, the system displays a symbol in the top right of the screen.

2. Clearly speak the command

“Navigation.”

3. Clearly speak one of the

commands in this section.

The following commands only apply once the Navigation command is given. Change Country: Changes the country origin to input a destination from that region. The system will accept United States, Canada, or Mexico. Address or Destination: Allows an address to be stated as a one-shot method. The system will recognize the address if stated all at once or say a city center. An example is to say, “200
Renaissance Street, Detroit, Michigan” or “Detroit, Michigan.” Directed Address: Allows an address to be stated one step at a time. The format will be State, City, Street, then House Number. Intersection: Allows an Intersection to be stated as the destination. The format will be State, City, Street, then Intersection.

Home: Instructs the system to start guidance to address saved as My Home. Contact: When a phone is paired to the system, which contains Address Information stored for contacts, the address associated with that contact can become a route. If the system cannot resolve the address, an error displays. Points of Interest or POI: Allows a Point of Interest to be stated as a destination. Say the name or list item number of the category and subcategory to return a list of POIs. Say the item number to select a POI from the list. POI commands for Nearby, Along Route, and Around Destination will be available if route guidance is active. Add Waypoint: Allows addition of individual waypoints or the destination. The system will ask for

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the choice of entry method to continue. An example is to say, “POI Along Route” or “Intersection.” Delete Waypoint: When guidance is active, this command allows the deletion of individual waypoints or the destination. If guidance is not active, the system will indicate the destination list is empty. Where Am I?, My Location, or Current Position: Instructs the system to give the current position of the vehicle. Help: The system plays back more specific help commands associated with Navigation or a Navigation sub-feature. Cancel Guidance or Cancel Route: cancel guidance.

Instructs the system to

Entering a Destination in Other Countries For the voice recognition to respond to a local address, the corresponding country needs to be set in the navigation system.

The country can also be set using voice commands. However, the country will change back to the default country when the vehicle is keyed off. 1. Press b / g on the steering

wheel.

2. Say “Navigation.” 3. Say “Change Country.” 4. Say the country name. For

example, say “Canada.”

OnStar Command (If Equipped) To activate OnStar voice recognition, press Q on the mirror or press b / g on the steering wheel and say “OnStar” after the beep. This will activate the OnStar voice control. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

Help Commands . Help . Hands-Free Calling (If Equipped)

Turn-by-Turn Directions

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. OnStar Info After each list of help commands, the following are available: . Go Back . Repeat . Cancel . Help . Goodbye

Hands-Free Calling . Call . Store . Commands

‐ Call ‐ Store ‐ My Number ‐ Minutes ‐ Store Last Number ‐ Digit Dial ‐ Redial ‐ Dial ‐ Number Recall

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‐ Directory ‐ Digit Store

Turn-by-Turn Directions . Directory . Plan Route . Commands ‐ Directory ‐ Store Destination ‐ Plan Route ‐ Delete Destination ‐ Mute Directions

OnStar Info . Messages . Minutes . My Number . Commands ‐ Messages ‐ Virtual Advisor ‐ My Number ‐ Minutes

‐ Number Recall ‐ Advisor Playback

. Virtual Advisor

Virtual Advisor Choose this option to connect to a live Advisor. Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone, i.e. Siri or Voice Command. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To activate phone voice recognition system, press and hold b / g on the steering wheel for approximately two seconds.

Bluetooth Phone/ Devices

Bluetooth

Overview For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones and devices, allowing: . Placing and receiving hands-free

calls.

. Sharing of the cell phone’s

address book or contact list with the vehicle. The phone book will only display when that phone is connected.

. Placing outgoing calls by voice

recognition.

The system can be used while in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP). The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). The radio can connect to most

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Bluetooth-enabled phones. Available features and functions may be dependent on the device. On a current phone call screen, an image of the contact from your phone's contact list can be displayed. Not all phones are compatible with this feature. 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 and start voice recognition. $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, decline an incoming call, or cancel voice recognition. + x − (Volume): Press + or − to increase or decrease the volume.

Infotainment System Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7-3. b /> (Phone/Mute): Press to enter the Phone main menu. Press and hold to mute or unmute. Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. When using voice recognition:

The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise.

. A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak.

. Speak clearly in a calm and

natural voice.

See Voice Recognition on page 7-68.

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Audio 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. See Voice Recognition on page 7-68.

Bluetooth Audio See Bluetooth Audio on page 7-40. Pairing with Infotainment Controls A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

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Pairing Information . A Bluetooth-enabled phone and an audio playback device can be paired to the system at the same time.

. Up to five devices 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 radio will connect to the first phone in the list or to the phone that was previously connected.

Pairing a Phone/Device 1. Press the CONFIG button

or b / >.

2. Select Phone Settings. 3. Select Pair Device (Phone). The

radio displays “Please start Bluetooth search on your phone. Confirm or enter number:.” If the device supports a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), it will display. The PIN is used in Step 5.

4. Start the pairing process on the

cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

5. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make and model in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3, or to confirm the six-digit code matches. The system recognizes the new connected phone after the pairing process is complete.

6.

If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book download, select always accept and allow. The phone book may not be available if not accepted. Some phones will put connection request or phonebook request in a pull down task bar at the top of the screen. Drag down the task bar and look for connection/ phonebook request and accept.

7. Repeat to pair additional

phones.

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones/Devices 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings. 3. Select Device List.

Deleting a Paired Phone/Device 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings. 3. Select Device List.

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4. Select the phone to delete and

follow the screen prompts.

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. 3. Select Device List. 4. Select the new phone to connect

to and follow the screen prompts.

Pairing with Voice Recognition A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

Pairing a Phone 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Pair.” The system responds

with “Please search for Bluetooth devices on your phone, select your vehicle, confirm and enter the PIN provided on the screen.”

3. Start the search for Bluetooth

devices on the phone. Then select the device and follow the instructions on the phone by either entering the four-digit PIN or confirming the six-digit passcode. The PIN is used in Step 4.

4. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make and model in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3 or to confirm the six-digit code matches. The system responds “successfully paired.”

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5. Repeat Steps 1−4 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 “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Device List.”

Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Delete Device.”

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3. The system responds with: “To

delete a device, please touch its name on the screen.” Select the device to delete on the display and it will be removed. To cancel this command, press $ / i on the steering wheel control or press the / BACK button on the radio faceplate.

Connecting to a Different Phone or Device To connect to a different cell phone, the system looks for the next available cell phone. Depending on the cell phone to be connected, this command may need to be repeated. 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Change Phone.”

To select a device, press the name on the display. If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected.

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

The radio will display the first 1,000
contacts and the phone numbers for each contact including Home, Work, Mobile, and Other. To make a call using the Phone Book menu: 1. Press b / > once on the radio

or the Phone screen button.

2. Select Phone Book. 3. Select the letter group of the

phone book entry to scroll through the list of names/ numbers.

4. Select the name. 5. Select the number to call. To make a call using the Call Lists menu: 1. Press b / > once on the radio

or the Phone screen button.

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

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4. Select the name or number

to call.

Making a Call Using the Infotainment Controls To make a call: 1. Press b / > once on the radio

or the Phone screen button.

2. Press Enter Number. 3. Enter the phone number. 4. Select OK to start dialing the

number.

5. Select Call to place the call. To make a call using voice recognition, see “Making a Call” under Bluetooth on page 7-74. Accepting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.

Using the Infotainment Controls Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to “Answer” or “Decline” and press the TUNE/MENU knob or press Accept or Decline on the screen.

Using Steering Wheel Controls Press b / g to answer or $ / i to decline the call. Call Waiting Using the Infotainment Controls Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.

Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls turn and press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Switch Call or select Switch Call on the screen.

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Call Waiting Using Steering Wheel Controls 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 decline answering the incoming call, press Decline on the screen or take no action.

. Press $ / i to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold.

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wireless service carrier to work. This feature is only supported when the vehicle is not moving. To start a conference while in a current call: 1. Turn and press the TUNE/MENU

knob and select Enter Number.

2. Enter the phone number and

select OK.

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

4. To add more callers to the

conference call, repeat Steps 1
−3. The number of callers that can be added is limited by your wireless service carrier.

Ending a Call

Using the Infotainment Controls Turn and press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Hang Up or press Hang Up on the screen.

Using Steering Wheel Controls Press $ / i.

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.

Using the Infotainment Controls Turn and press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Mute Call. Press again to cancel mute. 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.

To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle, press the Transfer Call button on the screen or press and hold the b / g button on the steering wheel.

To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone Use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information. Press the Transfer call button on the screen or press and hold the b / g button on the steering wheel. 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.

Using the Infotainment Controls 1. Turn and press the TUNE/MENU

knob and select Enter Number.

2. Enter the phone number,

or select Enter Number on the screen and select digits, then press OK.

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Using Bluetooth Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press the b / g button on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say “Help” while in a voice recognition menu.

Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call: These commands can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number. Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re-dial: This command dials the last number used on the cell phone.

Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command To call a number: 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without

pausing, followed by “Dial.”

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. To call using a name tag: 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

2. Say “Dial” or “Call” and then say the name tag. For example “Call John at Work.”

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

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Using the “Digit Dial” Command This allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

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

If an unwanted number is repeated back, say “Clear” to clear the last number. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.

Using the “Re-dial” Command 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone.

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2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The

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

Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained. This includes phone pairing information. For directions on how to delete this information, see “Deleting a Paired Phone/ Device.”

Text Messaging For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system, if equipped with text messaging, can display text messages, play back a message over the audio system, and send a predefined message. Not all phones support all functions and work with Bluetooth. The radio only supports the receipt of SMS

text messages. A request may need to be accepted on the phone or some phone settings may need to be changed to allow text messaging to function. See the cell phone manufacturer’s user guide.

Using Text Messaging

1. Press the Messages button on the Home Page or select Text Messages from the Phone main screen. Until all text messages are retrieved, the Home Page icon will remain gray and the Phone main screen option will be removed. This feature will be disabled if the paired Bluetooth device does not support SMS Text Messaging.

2. Once all messages are

retrieved, the Text Message Inbox displays. Select a message for viewing. Viewing messages is only available while the vehicle is not in motion.

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3. View the message or select Listen to hear the message through voice recognition. The message view screen is locked out while the vehicle is in motion.

. Select Call to dial the contact or number associated with the text. Not all phones allow calling the sender of the message and will result in not being able to select Call.

. Select Reply to reply to a text message that was received as an incoming message. Not all phones allow message sending.

. Select the desired message from

the display of predefined messages to send as the reply message.

. Select Send to send that

message.

. Select Back to cancel and return

to the previous screen.

A pop-up screen is displayed when there is an incoming text. The pop-up will remain on the screen until Dismiss is selected. . Select Listen to hear the message through voice recognition.

. Select View to view the message. Viewing is not available while the vehicle is in motion.

. Select Reply to reply to the

message using a predefined message.

. Select Call to dial the contact or number associated with the text.

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. Select Dismiss to close out the

incoming pop-up message screen.

Text Messaging Settings

Text Message Settings are available from the Text Message Inbox.

Trademarks and License Agreements

FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.

. Select Manage Predefined Messages to create a user defined message that can be used later to reply to a text message.

. Select Text Alerts to choose the alert behavior for incoming text messages: ‐ Text alert with tone ‐ Tone only ‐ Off

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Gracenote Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth 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. Pandora (If Equipped) Pandora is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc., used under license.

It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio System or that support the SiriusXM website, the Online Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. General Requirements: . A License Agreement from

SiriusXM® is required for any product that incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured, distributed, or marketed in the SiriusXM Service Area.

Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. Explicit Language Notice: Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM: . USA Customers — See

www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349.

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Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System

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

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents

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

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

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

1. Driver Temperature Control 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

3. Air Conditioning 4. Air Delivery Mode Controls

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5. Front Defrost 6. ZONE 7. Passenger Temperature Control 8. Recirculation 9. Fan Control 10. Rear Window Defogger Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed, the system automatically controls the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor, and the fan speed. When AUTO appears in the display, the system is in full automatic operation. If any of the controls are manually adjusted, the AUTO indicator turns off in the display. 1. Press the AUTO button, if the

AUTO indicator does not appear on the display.

2. Adjust the temperature to a

comfortable setting.

3. Adjust the air outlets as desired.

4. Let the system stabilize for a few

minutes.

In cold weather, the system will limit the blower speed until the engine has warmed up. Do not cover the solar sensor in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. See “Sensors” later in this section. The automatic climate control system may not work as desired if one or more of the instrument panel outlets are closed. Manual Operation On/Off: Press 9 to turn the system on or off. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed appears on the infotainment display. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation.

Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls: The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Turn the temperature controls clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. The temperature setting between 21°C (70°F) and 23°C (74°F) is recommended. The temperature settings for each side are shown in the temperature control knob displays and the infotainment display. If the temperature control is past 30°C (86°F), the display shows HI (hottest). Turning it past 16°C (61°F), shows LO (coolest). ZONE: Press to synchronize the driver and passenger temperatures. Single-Zone Mode: All zones are set to the same temperature. “Driver has control” will be displayed on the infotainment display. Turn the driver temperature control to adjust the system temperature.

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Dual-Zone Mode: Allows different temperatures to be set for the driver and passenger sides. Enter Dual-Zone mode by adjusting the passenger side temperature when in Single-Zone mode. Air Delivery Mode Controls: Press Y, ), -, or [ to change the current airflow mode. The current mode selection appears in the display screen. Changing the mode cancels the automatic operation and the system goes into semi-automatic operation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Select from the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and console outlet. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets, console outlet and the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.

[ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outer instrument panel, windshield, and side window outlets. - (Defog): Air is directed to the windshield, floor and side window outlets. Use this mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. 5 FRONT (Defrost): Press to turn the defrost on or off. The 5
FRONT indicator appears in the display. A portion of the air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets, with some air directed to the outer instrument panel outlets. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. The # appears on the infotainment display when the air

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conditioning is on. When the air conditioning is turned off, # OFF appears on the infotainment display. The air conditioning system removes moisture and heat from the air. The air conditioning might automatically turn off during heavy acceleration, abnormal system pressure or very cold outside temperatures. Recirculation h (Recirculation): Press to change the air intake between recirculated air and outside air. h appears on the infotainment display when recirculation is activated. The recirculation mode recycles interior air and is not recommended for extended use. If it is used for a long period of time, the system automatically lets some outside air into the vehicle for ventilation. Do not use the recirculation mode if occupants are smoking.

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The recirculation mode cannot be turned on in defrost mode. AUTOh is displayed when the system is automatically controlling the combination of outside and recirculated air for best performance. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. + REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The indicator on the button turns on. The rear window defogger turns off automatically if it is left on. { Caution

Using a razor blade or sharp object on the inside rear window can damage the antenna or

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defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not stick anything to the rear window.

If equipped with

Heated Mirrors: heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed. See Heated Mirrors on page 2-17. Sensors The automatic climate control system uses sensors to maintain temperatures. The solar sensor is on the instrument panel near the windshield, and the outside temperature sensor is in front of the radiator. The solar sensor monitors the solar radiation when operating in AUTO mode, adjusting the temperature, fan speed and air delivery.

The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. The outside temperature sensor can be affected by radiant heat when the vehicle is not moving. To prevent false temperature readings, the displayed temperature will not update at low vehicle speeds. If the vehicle has been turned off for less than four hours, the temperature at start up will be recalled from previous operation. Do not cover the sensors; otherwise the automatic climate control system will not work properly. Remote Start Climate Control Operation If equipped with the remote start feature, when it is activated, the climate control system will use the previous settings. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-8.

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Unsealed Dusty Roads To help prevent dust from entering your vehicle: . When following other vehicles on dusty roads and the dust is airborne, select h. If the dust is not airborne, select outside air and set the fan control to high speed.

. Close all windows. . Do not use recirculation for long

periods of time.

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Air Vents

The air outlets have adjustable vanes that move up or down and left or right to change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheels located near the air outlets on the instrument panel to shut off the airflow.

Regular Operation

Adjusting the Temperature When the climate control system has stabilized, adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.

Quick Cool Down When entering the vehicle on a hot day, open the windows for a short time to allow the hot air to escape.

Automatic Transmission If the vehicle is stopped for a long time in hot weather and the engine is running and the air conditioning is operating, move the shift lever to N (Neutral) or P (Park).

Hissing Sound A slight hissing sound when the air conditioning is turned off is normal.

Water Water may drip from underneath the vehicle, this is normal.

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Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow,

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

. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect performance of the system.

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

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The vehicle has a passenger compartment air filter that filters the outside air entering the vehicle. The filter removes contaminants, such as pollen and dust. See your dealer for more information about filter replacement.

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Driving Information

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Track Events and Competitive

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-9
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-16
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Shifting Into Park (Automatic

Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Shifting out of Park (Automatic

Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-27

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . 9-29
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-31

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Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Track Driver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-38

Cruise Control

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

Driver Assistance Systems

Driver Assistance

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Assistance Systems for

Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Assistance Systems for

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Side Blind Zone

Lane Departure

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-53

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Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55

Trailer Towing

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Driving Information

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

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

. Watch the road. Do not read,

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

. Designate a front seat

passenger to handle potential distractions.

. Become familiar with vehicle

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

. Wait until the vehicle is parked

to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.

. Stop or park the vehicle to tend

to children.

. Keep pets in an appropriate

carrier or restraint.

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

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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.

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

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3-8. . Assume that other road users

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

. Allow enough following distance

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

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

{ Warning

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

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

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

you and the vehicle in front of you.

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

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Steering in Emergencies

There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.

. Holding both sides of the

steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.