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theater from the current vehicle location. The distance represents the straight line distance between the vehicle location and the theater. Movie details are available when a movie is selected. The details include Cast, Synopsis, and Theater Information. Select the appropriate button to display more information. Cast and Synopsis: . Playtime . Rating (G, PG-13, R, etc.)
. Select the Date field to choose
Theater Name
From the Home Page, press the SiriusXM Weather screen button. The system displays the current weather page.
Current Condition The current weather page shows the current weather condition in the city of the vehicle's current position. On this page, select the Menu screen button to access other weather options, such as Extended Forecast, Weather Along the Route, Weather Around Other Cities, and Weather Alerts. Some options may only be present on vehicles equipped with navigation.
which date to search movie and/ or theaters.
. Press the Search button to view
a list of movies or theaters.
When searching by movie, a list will display movies to select. When a movie is selected a theater list will appear with a direction arrow and distance from the current vehicle location. The direction and distance will update every 10 seconds as the
. Showtimes Theater information includes address, phone number, distance, and amenities.
SiriusXM Travel Link Weather Whether near home or on a long road trip, detailed weather information is available.
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Allow approximately 15 minutes for the current weather in the area to display.
Extended Forecast
Press to show the extended forecast.
Weather Along the Route
If a destination is set, there is the option to view weather conditions for up to three locations along the route: . Current vehicle position. . Midway point from current
position to final destination.
. Current weather condition of the
destination city.
Weather Alerts From the XM Weather Menu, press the Weather Alerts screen button to display any current weather advisory warnings in effect near the current position.
Weather Around Other Cities Select this option to view weather conditions around or in a specific city entered by name or selected from the map.
Restore to Current Location Press the Restore Current Location screen button to display the weather condition for the city where the
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vehicle is currently located, if the system was modified to view weather conditions in another city.
Troubleshooting XM Travel Link services use the SiriusXM® Satellite Signal and GPS Satellite Signal to provide this feature. When the vehicle is started, it can take up to five minutes for the radio to receive the travel Link services.
Travel Link Messages No GPS signal: Move the vehicle into a position that is visible to the sky. Acquiring Signal: Radio is downloading the activation information or not receiving a good signal. Move the vehicle to open sky and restart the vehicle. No XM Signal: Reception is blocked. Move the vehicle into open sky.
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Radio Reception Frequency interference, and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. 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 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage can cause interference with the vehicle's radio.
Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines in the glass. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass. If attaching a cell phone antenna to the glass, attach it between the grid lines.
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Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects.
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Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to the backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna The roof antenna is for OnStar® (if equipped) and GPS (Global Positioning System). Keep clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected.
Quick Info gives access to quick information such as Audio, OnStar Turn-by-Turn (if equipped), 5-day Forecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, and Movie Show Times. To access, press Quick Info on the Home Page or the INFO button on the faceplate. Depending on the system and if the options are available for that region, some options may be grayed out. Audio Info: Displays information on the current item playing. Navigation Info: Displays information on the current location of the vehicle.
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OnStar Turn-by-Turn: Displays the next maneuver in a route. See OnStar® Destination Download on page 7-59. 5-day Forecast: Displays the 5-day forecast for the weather station closest to the current location. See “SiriusXM Travel Link Weather” in Satellite Radio on page 7-14. Nearby Fuel Stations: Displays fuel prices and distances for close fuel stations. See “SiriusXM Travel Link Weather” under “SiriusXM Travel Link (If Available)” in Satellite Radio on page 7-14. Movie Showtimes: Displays a list of movies playing in the theaters closest to current location. See “SiriusXM Travel Link Movie Listings” in Satellite Radio on page 7-14.
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Pandora Internet Radio Pandora (if equipped) is a free Internet radio service that streams personalized radio stations based on artists, songs, genres, and comedians. Create stations using the Pandora website or smartphone application, then use - (thumbs up) or , (thumbs down) to personalize stations. To set up an account, or for more information, go to www.pandora.com. A phone or tablet with Internet connection and the Pandora application installed is required. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device and the volume is turned up. To install Pandora: . On an Android™ phone or
Android Tablet, go to the Android Play Store, and search for Pandora. Install to the phone, not to the SD card.
. On a BlackBerry® phone, go to
the BlackBerry App World™ and search for Pandora.
. On an iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch®, go to the iTunes® Store and search for Pandora.
Launching Pandora Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the USB port, or connect an Android or BlackBerry through Bluetooth. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-40 or Bluetooth on page 7-74. For first-time use, set up stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Pandora icon will be available on the Home Page and the source pop-up displays if the latest application is installed on the device.
Using the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad 1. Plug the device into the USB
port. The phone screen must be unlocked.
2. To launch, do one of the
following:
Launch the application on the device. Press Pandora on the Home Page. Press b / g and say “Pandora” or “Tune Pandora.” Accept any notification on the screen of the device.
To relaunch Pandora, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls. If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the latest Pandora application and retry. Pandora will always be highlighted on the Home Page when an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is connected using the USB port. To use, log into your account.
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If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device. If the “Please unlock your phone or restart the app” message is shown, then the phone may be locked. Unlock the phone, close the app, then restart the app and make sure the Home Page is visible on the phone/device. If Pandora is shut down on the phone or another audio app is used, Pandora may not start on the next ignition cycle. If iPod source is selected, it may show iPod and then switch to Pandora.
Using an Android Phone 1. Pair the Android phone using
Bluetooth.
2. Use one of the following to
launch:
Launch the application on the device. Press Pandora on the Home Page.
Press b / g and say “Pandora” or “Tune Pandora.”
After Pandora has been launched, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Pandora features. If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the latest Pandora application and retry. If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device. If the "Please unlock your phone or restart the app" message is shown, then the phone may be locked. Unlock the phone, close the app, then restart the app to ensure proper communication.
Using a BlackBerry Phone The phone must be unlocked. To launch Pandora service: 1. Pair the BlackBerry phone using
Bluetooth.
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2. Use one of the following to
launch:
Launch the application on the device. Press Pandora on the Home Page. Press b / g and say “Pandora” or “Tune Pandora.”
After Pandora has been launched, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Pandora features. If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the latest Pandora application and retry. If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device. If the "Please unlock your phone or restart the app" message is shown, then the phone may be locked.
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Unlock the phone, close the app, and then restart the app to ensure proper communication.
Pandora Menus Press Menu on the Pandora main page.
} (Bookmarks): Press while playing a track to bookmark either the track or the artist. Bookmarks are viewable on www.pandora.com. , (Thumbs Down): When pressed, Pandora stores the information, changes to the next track, and does not play the track on this station again. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should not play on this station. This feature is only available on user-created stations. - (Thumbs Up): When pressed, Pandora stores this information and - is highlighted for the
Pandora has a menu system with the following: Shuffle: Press to play the stations in random order. User-Created Stations: Press to play a user-created station.
Pandora Features Pandora has features to rate tracks, skip tracks, or change stations.
remainder of the track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station. l (Next Track): When pressed, Pandora changes to the next track. J (Play/Pause): Press on the radio to pause playback. Press again to resume. Tuning Pandora Stations: When Pandora is playing, use the b / g button on the steering wheel to tune to any Pandora Station on the device. 1. Press the b / g button on the
steering wheel.
2. Say “Tune Pandora
Rock> Radio.”
Pandora voice control will not work until Pandora is launched the first time during that ignition cycle.
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Pandora Skip Limit Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service. When the skip limit is reached, , will not skip the currently playing track, but , feedback will be recorded.
Pandora Advertisement Pandora may display advertisements. Artist name and track title will not be displayed and the skip track button is not available.
Switching Between Pandora and Stitcher To switch between Pandora and Stitcher, press the application icon on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. This is not required for Android devices. See Stitcher Internet Radio on page 7-27.
Pandora Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to Vehicle If the device is unable to connect to the USB or Bluetooth: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the key from the
ignition.
3. Open and close the driver door, wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again.
Unable to Start Pandora If the device is unable to launch Pandora: . Check that the latest version of
Pandora is installed.
. Check that there is an active account logged into Pandora.
. Have at least one station
created.
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For Android and BlackBerry devices, check that the device is paired with the vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon on the display is highlighted. For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad devices, check that the USB cable is connected to the USB port and the screen is unlocked.
. Close Pandora on the device
and launch again. Devices that allow multitasking may require an extra step to quit the Pandora application. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Error If there is an error trying to rate a track with the , or - buttons, the message “Thumbs Down Error” or “Thumbs Up Error” will display. Press OK to retry.
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Loss of Audio Loss of Pandora audio can happen in different ways: . Weak or lost data connection. . Device needs to be charged. . Application needs to be
relaunched.
. Connection between phone and
radio lost. If any iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad is connected to Bluetooth and the dock connector, go to the Airplay icon on the device and select dock connector or disconnect and reconnect the dock connector on the device. The volume is too low. Turn up the volume on the device. The battery saver and task manager applications on the phone can cause Pandora to function incorrectly. Remove
those apps from the phone or remove Pandora and Bluetooth from the task lists.
If the connection is lost between the application and device, a message “Please unlock your phone or restart the phone app and try again” will display. Press OK to retry. If pressing OK does not clear the issue on the phone, see “Please Unlock Your Phone or Restart Phone App and Try Again” under "Common Pandora Messages" following.
Common Pandora Messages Please See Device: When not logged in or when authentication failed, see the device. Press OK to continue. Paused or Audio Paused: Playback is paused on the radio or the device. Press J or play on the device.
No Stations Found: Logged in but no stations have been created. Press OK to continue. Please Unlock Your Phone or Restart Phone App and Try Again: Communication failure between the radio and the phone application, or the device is locked. Devices that allow multitasking may require an extra step to quit the Pandora application. Close Pandora on the device and launch again. Unlock the phone and check that Home Page is displayed on the phone/device. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. See www.pandora.com/help for more information. If the service will not work, see your dealer for assistance.
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Stitcher Internet Radio Stitcher SmartRadio® is an Internet radio service that streams news, sports, and entertainment shows through the audio system. Create personalized, on-demand stations or discover new shows through Stitcher's preset stations. To set up an account, download the application from the Android Market or iTunes Store, or go to www.stitcher.com. A phone or tablet with Internet connection is required for this application. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device and the volume on the device is turned up. BlackBerry phones are not supported for this application.
To install Stitcher: . On an Android phone or Tablet with Internet connection, go to the Android Play Store, search for Stitcher, and install to the phone, not to the SD card.
. On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to the iTunes Store and search for Stitcher.
Launching Stitcher Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the USB port, or connect Android through Bluetooth. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-40 or Bluetooth on page 7-74. For first-time use, set up the stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Stitcher icon will be available on the Home Page and source pop-up displays if the latest application is installed on the device.
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Using the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad 1. Plug the device into the USB
port. The phone screen must be unlocked.
2. Use one of the following to
launch:
Press the application on the device. Press Stitcher on the Home Page. Press b / g and say “Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.” Accept any notification on the screen of the device.
3.
If Stitcher does not begin playing, select a category and then a station.
After Stitcher has been launched, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Stitcher features.
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If nothing happens when the available Stitcher screen button is pressed, download the latest Stitcher application and retry. Stitcher will always be highlighted on the Home Page when an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is connected using the USB port. To use, log into your account. If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device. If the "Please unlock your phone or restart the app" message is shown, then the phone may be locked. Unlock the phone, close the app, then restart the app to make sure the Home Page is visible on the phone/device.
Using an Android Phone 1. Pair the Android phone using
Bluetooth.
2. Use one of the following to
launch:
Press the application on the device. Press Stitcher on the Home Page. Press b / g and say “Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.”
3.
If Stitcher does not begin playing, select a category and then a station.
After Stitcher has been launched, press SRCE or SRC on the steering wheel controls to access Stitcher features. If nothing happens when the available Stitcher screen button is pressed, download the latest Stitcher application and retry. If the “Please See Device” message is shown, the login screen may display on the device. If the “Please unlock your phone or restart the app” message is shown, then the phone may be locked.
Unlock the phone, close the app, then restart the app to ensure proper communication.
Stitcher Menus Press Menu on the Stitcher main page.
Stitcher has a menu system with the following: My On Demand Stations: Displays a list of favorite stations and shows. Select and store programs as favorites on the device. Favorite station lists can be created to include favorite shows which can be accessed through My On Demand Stations.
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Stitcher Station Categories: Displays categories by topic. When a category then sub-category is selected, the radio will start playing the first program in that sub-category. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to display the first 24 stations of that sub-category. Current Station Playlist: While listening to a show, turn the TUNE/ MENU knob to display the menu list of shows available for the current station.
Stitcher Features Stitcher service has features to rate or skip shows, or change stations.
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J (Play/Pause): Press on the radio to pause playback. Press again to resume.
Stitcher Advertisement Stitcher may display advertisements. Artist name and title may not display and the skip track button is not available. Stitcher Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to Vehicle If the device is unable to connect to the USB or Bluetooth: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the key from the
ignition.
3. Open and close the driver door, wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again.
The battery saver and task manager applications on the phone can cause Stitcher to function
q (Favorites): When pressed, the current show is added to the favorites station. , (Thumbs Down): When pressed, Stitcher changes to the next show. This helps Stitcher provide a personalized listening experience. - (Thumbs Up): When pressed, Stitcher stores this information and - is highlighted for the remainder of the show. This helps Stitcher provide a personalized listening experience. l (Next Show): When pressed, Stitcher changes to the next show.
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incorrectly. Remove those apps from the phone or remove Stitcher and Bluetooth from the task lists.
Unable to Start Stitcher If the device is unable to launch Stitcher: . Check that the latest version of
Stitcher is installed.
. Check that there is an active account logged into Stitcher. For Android devices, check that the device is paired with the vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon on the display is highlighted. For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad devices, check that the USB cable is connected to the USB port and the screen is unlocked and the Home Page is showing. . Close Stitcher on the device and launch again. Devices that allow multitasking may require an extra step to quit the Stitcher application. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.
Loss of Audio Loss of Stitcher audio can happen due to: . Weak or lost data connection. . Device needs to be charged. . Application needs to be
relaunched.
. Connection between phone and
radio is lost. If any iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad is connected to Bluetooth and the dock connector, go to the Airplay icon on the device and select dock connector or disconnect and reconnect the dock connector on the device. The volume is too low. Turn up the volume on the device.
If the connection is lost between the application and device, a message “Please unlock your phone or restart the phone app and try again” will display. Press OK to retry.
If pressing OK does not clear the issue, see “Please Unlock Your Phone or Restart Phone App and Try Again” under “Common Stitcher Messages” following.
Common Stitcher Messages Please Try Again Later: A general error has occurred. A data connection may be unavailable due to a weak or lost signal or the Stitcher service being temporarily down. Press OK to continue. Paused or Audio Paused: Playback is paused on the radio or the device. Press J or play on the device. Please See Device: When the user is not logged in or when authentication failed, see the device. Press OK to continue. Disconnect the phone from the radio and follow the Stitcher account login process on the phone. No Stations Found: Logged in but no stations have been created. Press OK to continue.
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1. Press the Pictures screen button
on the Home Page.
2. The system does a search to
find the picture folders. A “Please wait” message displays until the search is finished.
3. A list displays. Select a picture
to view.
Please Choose a New Station: The end of the station has been reached and there is no more content to play. Select a new station through the Stitcher menu. Please Unlock Your Phone or Restart Phone App and Try Again: Communication failure between the radio and the phone application or the device is locked. See www.stitcher.com/help for more information. If the service will not work, send an e-mail to [email protected] or see your dealer for assistance.
Pictures Pictures can only be viewed using USB devices. If pictures are on an SD card, transfer to a USB device or use a USB-SD adapter. A maximum 5Mb uncompressed photo size is supported, however to achieve this, use a 4 Megapixel or lower resolution camera setting. Only jpeg, bmp, gif, and png files are supported.
4. Once a picture displays, the
following options are available:
Info: Press to turn file name information on or off. S : Press to display a previous picture if not in slide show mode. r : Press to toggle between slide show mode and manual mode. T : Press to display a next picture if not in slide show mode. E : Press to manually turn a picture 90 degrees counterclockwise. Menu: Press to open the Picture Viewer Settings screen. Slide Picture Viewer Main, Slideshow
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Timer, and Shuffle Images display as options for configuring the view of images stored in the system. If the displayed picture screen is not used within six seconds, the upper and lower bar options will disappear. Touch-tap the screen to re-display the upper and lower bar.
Audio Players
CD Player The CD player is capable of playing: . Most audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW . MP3, unprotected WMA, and
AAC formats
When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality may be reduced due to the disc, the method of recording, the quality of the music recorded, or how the disc has been handled. There may be increased skipping, difficulty reading recorded tracks, finding tracks, and/or loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known good disc. 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.
. Use a marking pen to label the
top of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs To load a disc: 1. Turn the infotainment system on. 2.
Insert a disc into the slot, right side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.
The disc automatically plays once loaded.
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Press Z to eject a disc from the CD player. If the disc is not removed within a short period of time, it is automatically pulled back into the player. Playing an Audio CD
1. Press the CD screen button on
the Home Page or select CD from the source pop-up to display the CD main page.
2. Press the Menu screen button to
display the menu options. 3. Press to select the option.
On the CD main page, the track number displays and the Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available. Use the following radio controls to play the disc: J (Play/Pause): Use to pause or resume play. This is not available on vehicles with Navigation. © SEEK: . Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for fewer than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning. . Press and hold to fast reverse
through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
¨ SEEK: . Press to seek to the next track.
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. Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. TUNE/MENU Knob: Turn to the right or left to select the next or previous track. Press the knob to select from the list. If a track is selected from the menu, the system plays the track and returns to the CD screen. Error Messages If Disc Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be due to: The disc has an invalid or unknown format. 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.
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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, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer.
USB
Playing from a USB A USB mass storage or Certified Windows Vista®/Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) device can be connected to the USB port. The USB port is in the center console under the armrest. The USB icon displays when the USB device is connected.
USB Media Formats The USB port will support the following media formats: . MP3
. Unprotected WMA . Unprotected AAC Other formats may be supported. Gracenote® Gracenote technology embedded into the radio helps manage and navigate the USB device music collection. When a USB device is connected to the radio, Gracenote identifies the music collection and delivers the correct album, artist name, genres, and cover art on the screen. If information is missing, Gracenote will fill it in.Searching Music Library Using Voice Recognition Voice Recognition: Gracenote improves music search and navigation by identifying bands, artists, and albums names that may
be hard to pronounce, irregular spellings, and nicknames. For example, Gracenote helps the system understand artist names like “INXS” or “Mötley Crüe.” It also allows the use of names like: “The Boss,” “G.N.R,” “The Fab Four,” and thousands of other famous artist nicknames as voice commands to access music. See Voice Recognition on page 7-68. Normalization: Normalization helps to improve the voice recognition accuracy for titles that sound similar. It also helps group long lists of genres into 10 common genres. For example, there may be multiple rock genres in the media library; normalization will group all those into one rock genre. Normalization default is off.
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cover art is found Gracenote will use generic Genre graphics or images of artists.
More Like This The Gracenote database contains attributes for Music, such as genre, era of music, region, artist type, mood, etc. Use this to create a playlist of up to 30 songs "more like" currently listened to song. This playlist will be stored in the Playlist Menu when the device is reconnected. If songs are removed from the device, the system will simply skip over those songs and play the next available song. Use the touch screen or voice recognition to create a More Like This Playlist. See “Voice Recognition Commands” in Voice Recognition on page 7-68.
Gracenote Indexing While Gracenote is indexing, infotainment features are available including selecting music from the menu. Voice recognition music will
not be available until the radio has completed indexing the device. Devices with more music may take longer to index. The device will index when plugged into the radio for the first time. When Indexing is removed from the screen, the radio is ready to support music search. On the next connection or ignition cycle, Indexing will show briefly on the screen. The radio is searching for changes to the device and preparing the music list. If there are no changes, the voice recognition music search will be available. The radio will index and store two devices with up to 10,000 songs on each device.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC).
. Hard disk drives are not
supported. The radio will not be able to play back write-protected music.
To turn Normalization on: 1. Press CONFIG or Config on the
Home Page.
2. Press Radio Settings, then press
Gracenote Options.
3. Press Normalization to turn on
or off.
Cover Art: The Gracenote embedded database contains cover art or album art information for the music on the USB device. If the music is recognized by Gracenote and does have cover art, Gracenote will use the cover art found in the embedded database and display it on the radio. User predefined cover art will always be used first. If no
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File systems supported: FAT32, NTFS, Linux, and HFS+. The following restrictions apply for the data stored on a USB MP3 player or USB device: ‐ Maximum folder structure
depth: eight levels.
‐ Maximum number of MP3/
WMA files that can be displayed: 10,000.
‐ Playlist entries must be in the
form of relative paths.
‐ The system attribute for
folders/files that contain audio data must not be set.
To play a USB device, do one of the following: . Connect the USB and it begins
to play.
. Press the Now Playing screen
button on the Home Page.
. Press SRCE to scroll until the
USB source screen is available.
. Press b / g on the steering
wheel controls to select songs by Artist, Album, Song Title, or Song Genre. See Voice Recognition on page 7-68.
The following playlist formats are supported: . M3U (Standard and Extended)
iTunes
. PLS (Standard) . WAX . ASX . RMP The radio supports plugging a cell phone in as a USB drive as long as the cell phone supports USB mass storage class or has USB disc drive support enabled.
While the USB source is active, use the following to operate USB function: TUNE/MENU Knob: Turn to scroll through the list. Turn quickly to fast scroll alphabetically through large lists. J (Play/Pause): Press to start, pause, or resume play of the current media source. © SEEK (Previous/Reverse): . Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, the previous track plays. If playing longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.
. Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
¨ SEEK (Next/Forward): . Press to seek to the next track.
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. Press and hold to advance
quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
USB Menu The following are available through the USB Menu: Shuffle: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle. Play More Like This: 1. Press to automatically create a
playlist of songs that are like the song currently playing.
2. The radio will show “Playlist
Creation Succeeded” and continue playing the current song. Playlist Creation Failed may appear if a song is not found in the Gracenote Database.
Delete Automatic Playlist: Press to delete a More Like this playlist.
Folders: Press to open a folder list to access the files within the folder structure. Playlists: 1. Press to view the playlists on
the USB.
2. Select a playlist to view the list
of all songs in that playlist.
3. Select a song from the list to
begin playback.
Genres: 1. Press to view the genres on
the USB.
2. Select a genre to view a list of
all songs of that genre.
3. Select a song from the list to
3. Select a song from the list to
begin playback.
begin playback.
Artists: 1. Press to view the list of artists
on the USB.
2. Select an artist name to view a
list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, press All
Songs or press an album and then select a song from the list.
Albums: 1. Press to view the albums on
the USB.
2. Select the album to view a list of
all songs on the album.
Songs: 1. Press to display a list of all
songs on the USB.
2. Songs are displayed as they are
stored on the disc. To begin playback, select a song from the list.
File System and Naming The songs, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file’s song information and are only displayed if present. The radio displays the file name as the track name if the song information is not available.
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Playing from an iPod® This feature supports the following iPod models:
iPod classic® (6th generation) iPod nano® (3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G) iPod touch® (1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G)
There may be problems with the operation and function in the following situations: . When connecting an iPod on
which a more recent version of the firmware is installed than is supported by the infotainment system.
. When connecting an iPod on
which firmware from other providers is installed.
To connect an iPod: 1. Connect one end of the standard
iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to the
USB port in the center console. iPod music information displays on the radio’s display and begins playing through the vehicle’s audio system. The iPod battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on. The iPod shuts off and stops charging when the vehicle is shut off. If the iPod is an unsupported model, it can still be listened to in the vehicle by connecting to the auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
iPod Menu
Use the iPod Menu to select: Shuffle: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle. Play More Like This: Allows the radio to create playlists with songs/ tracks that are similar to what is being listen to. The radio will create a playlist with up to 30 similar songs. The playlist will appear in the Playlist category of the menu for future listening. 1. Press to automatically create a
playlist of songs that are like the song currently playing.
2. The radio will show "Playlist
Creation Succeeded" and continue playing the current song.
Delete Automatic Playlist: Press to delete a More Like This playlist. Playlists: 1. Press to view the playlists on
the iPod.
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2. Select a playlist name to view a
list of all songs in the playlist. 3. Select the song from the list to
begin playback.
Artists: 1. Press to view the artists on
the iPod.
2. Select the song from the list to
begin playback.
Genres: 1. Press to view the genres on
the iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view a
list of artists of that genre.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums with songs by the artist.
3. Select an artist to view albums
or All Albums to view all albums of that genre.
3. Select an album. 4. Select the song from the list to
Podcasts: 1. Press to view the podcasts on
begin playback.
the iPod.
Albums: 1. Press to view the albums on
the iPod.
2. Select an album name to view a
list of all songs on the album. 3. Select the song from the list to
begin playback.
Songs: 1. Press to view a list of all songs
on the iPod.
2. Select a podcast name to begin
playback. Composers: 1. Press to view the composers on
the iPod.
2. Select the composer to view a list of songs by that composer.
3. Select a song from the list to
begin playback.
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Audiobooks: 1. Press to view the audiobooks on
the iPod.
2. Select the audiobook from the
list to begin playback.
Playing from an iPhone or iPad This feature supports the following iPhone or iPad models:
iPhone® (2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, and 5) iPad® (1G, 2G)
Follow the same instructions as stated earlier for using an iPod. To use voice recognition to play music, say “Play USB,” “Play Artist,” “Play Album,” “Play Song,” or “Play Genre.” See Voice Recognition on page 7-68.
iPhone, iPod touch and iPad Troubleshooting When an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad are connected through USB and Bluetooth, the audio may not be heard when the iPod source on the
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radio is selected. If a phone call is received while listening to the iPod source and there is no audio for the iPod after the source, then go to the Airplay icon on the device and select dock connector or disconnect and reconnect the dock connector on the device. Some functionality may differ based on operating system version on device.
USB Troubleshooting If the device is not being recognized or the music is missing screen information, restore the radio defaults: 1. Press Config. 2. Press Radio Settings. 3. Press Software Versions Menu. 4. Press Clear and Reset Radio. 5. Press Yes. Pair the phone again and the device will have to index again.
Bluetooth Audio and Voice Recognition See Bluetooth Audio on page 7-40
and Voice Recognition on page 7-68
for information using voice recognition with Bluetooth audio. Make sure all devices have the latest software downloaded.Auxiliary Devices This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:
Laptop computer
. MP3 player Tape player
This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is parked. 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, do one of the following: . Press SRCE to scroll all of the
available audio source screens, until the AUX source screen is selected.
. Say “Play Front AUX” using voice recognition to play the auxiliary device. See Voice Recognition on page 7-68.
. Press the AUX screen button on
the Home Page.
Bluetooth Audio If equipped, music may be played from a paired Bluetooth device. See “Pairing a Phone/Device” under Bluetooth on page 7-74.
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To play music through a Bluetooth device: 1. Power on the device, pair, and
connect the device.
2. Music can be launched by doing
one of the following:
Press the Bluetooth Audio screen button on the Home Page. Press SRCE until Bluetooth Audio is selected. Press the SRC button on the steering wheel controls until Bluetooth Audio is selected. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 7-5. Use voice recognition. See Voice Recognition on page 7-68.
The music can be controlled by either the infotainment controls or the controls on the device.
When a phone is connected to the system through Bluetooth Audio the phone notifications and sounds may not be heard on the phone until Bluetooth is disconnected. Notification features may vary based on the phone. Check the phone’s manufacture information for notification support.
Bluetooth Audio Menu Press the Menu screen button and the following may display: Shuffle: Press the TUNE/MENU knob to turn shuffle on or off. Not all devices support the shuffle feature. When selecting Bluetooth audio, the Bluetooth device internal music player may not open depending on the status of the device. All devices launch and play back audio differently. Make sure the correct audio source is playing on the device for Bluetooth audio playback on the radio. When the vehicle is not moving, use the device to begin playback.
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When selecting Bluetooth audio as a source, the radio may source to Bluetooth Audio Paused screen and no audio playing. Press play on the device or push J to begin playback. This may happen depending on how the device communicates over Bluetooth. Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio. When the radio receives this information, it will check to see if any album art is available and display it. When playing music on the radio from a Bluetooth device, make sure the Bluetooth device is unlocked and the intended music application is showing on the home screen. For iPhone/iPod touch and iPad devices, Bluetooth Audio will not work if the device is connected through the USB and Bluetooth at the same time.
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OnStar System
OnStar® with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up to seven devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, can be connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi® hotspot.
Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to connect to an OnStar Advisor for assistance. See www.onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations. Services and apps vary by make, model, year, carrier, availability, and conditions. 4G LTE service is available in select markets. 4G LTE performance is based on industry averages and vehicle systems design. Some services require a data plan.
Navigation
Using the Navigation System Use the NAV button on the faceplate or Home Page to access the navigation map. Press the NAV button again to change between alternative views of the normal split and full map views.
The Menu screen button at the bottom right side of the display accesses the Navigation Menu.
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The available line items may display on the Navigation Menu:
Heading Indicator
Map Modes
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Destination Entry/Route Menu Press to enter the Destination Entry screen where a destination can be entered when guidance is inactive. Press to enter Route Menu to modify the current route, cancel destination, or add a waypoint when guidance is active.
Press Heading Indicator to display the Map View. There are three indicator settings:
2D North Up: Displays North at the top of the map screen regardless of the direction the vehicle is traveling. 2D Heading Up: Displays the direction the vehicle is traveling. The shaded triangle icon points North. 3D Heading Up: Is the same as 2D Heading Up, but the map is in 3D.
Press to change the view of the maps while using the navigation function. The system offers a variety of full and split views. Some views are only selectable when route guidance is active.
An alternative method to change the view of the maps would be to press the map mode icon.
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Map Settings Press to enter the submenu to change Map Display settings and enable Speed Limit display on map.
Traffic
Nearby POIs
Traffic Settings: Press to customize traffic options. This feature can also be accessed by pressing the traffic light screen button displayed at the left lower side of the map screen. See Configure Menu on page 7-60 in this section.
Show POIs on Map
Press Traffic to display the Traffic Menu. Press the desired option. Options available are: . All Traffic Events: Press to view all reported traffic events while on or off a planned route. Traffic Events on Route: Press to view traffic events while on a planned route.
Press to customize which major POI categories are displayed on the map.
Press to display a search list of nearby POIs. Select the desired POI.
POIs Along Route Press to display a search list of POIs that lie along or near the route to the destination. Select the desired POI.
Exit List Press to display a list of the next three highway exits if available. Select an exit to display a list of routable POIs associated with that exit.
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Switch Route Time/Destination Press to customize the Arrival/ Travel time and Waypoint/ Destination information displayed in the main map screen.
Current Position Info Press to display a split screen showing detailed information about the vehicle position. This feature can also be accessed by pressing the vehicle information tab on the lower center of the display. The location can be saved to the Address Book by pressing Save in the split screen.
Destination Position Info Press to display a split map screen showing the final destination. The location can be saved to the Address Book by pressing Save in the split screen.
Map Adjustments The system lets you adjust the scale of view on the map. Also, as you drive, the map scrolls automatically based on the direction of travel. Map Scales
There are two methods to change the map scale:
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to zoom out or in.
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. Press the Map Scale + or −
button on the lower corners of the map screen or the different zoom indications to change the zoom level. The map scale bar times out if the zoom level is not changed within a few seconds.
The scale can be configured for English or metric units. To change from English to metric, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-20. Scroll Features
To scroll within the map, touch anywhere on the map screen and the scroll symbol displays. Tap the map to center at that location on the screen.
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. Press and hold the screen in any
direction outside the scroll symbol to scroll the map in that direction.
. Scroll speed increases when touching closer to the edge of the screen.
. Press NAV or BACK / on the faceplate to exit map scrolling and return to the current vehicle location on the map.
Press the cycling arrows located at the top of the map screen to toggle from the normal top bar (Back, Home, and Fav) to the audio information bar.
Maps This section includes basic information about the map database. The data is stored in internal flash memory that is used in the navigation system. Detailed Areas Road network attributes are contained in the map database for detailed areas. Attributes include information such as street names, street addresses, and turn restrictions. A detailed area includes all major highways, service roads, and residential roads. The detailed areas include points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, police stations, gas stations, tourist attractions, and historical monuments. The navigation system provides full route guidance in the detailed map areas.
The map database may not include data for newly constructed areas, map database corrections, or long term construction projects.
Navigation Symbols Following are the most common symbols that appear on a map screen.
The vehicle symbol indicates the current position and heading direction of the vehicle on the map.
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Select this screen symbol to change the view to Heading up or 3D.
This symbol indicates that the map view is Heading up. Heading up view displays the direction the vehicle is traveling at the top of the map screen. The shaded triangle indicates North. Press this screen symbol to change to 3D mode. The 3D symbol is the same as the Heading up symbol, but the map is in 3D.
The destination symbol marks the final destination after a route has been planned.
The waypoint symbol marks one or more set waypoints. A waypoint is a stopover destination point added to the planned route. The estimated time and distance to the destination are displayed.
If waypoints have been added to the current route, each waypoint destination displays estimated time and distance.
This symbol indicates that the map view is North up: North up displays North at the top of the map screen regardless of the direction the vehicle is traveling.
