PUSH/O (Power/Volume): . Press to turn the radio on or off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the active source. The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 5-3 or Steering Wheel Controls (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 5-2.
Audio Source To access AM, FM, or SiriusXM® if equipped, do one of the following: . Press the AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped) screen button on the Home Page.
. Press the SRCE radio button to
scroll through the options. A source ribbon will appear at
the bottom of the screen allowing you to select the one you want.
position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.
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Tone Settings To access the tone settings, press the Tone Settings button on the Home Page. To adjust the settings: . Bass: Press + or − to change
the level.
. Middle: Press + or − to change
the level. Treble: Press + or − to change the level.
. EQ: Press o or p to scroll
through the preset EQ options.
. DSP Mode: Press o or p to scroll through the preset DSP modes. Fade: Press the F or R button for more sound from the front or rear speakers. The middle
. Balance: Press the L or R button
for more sound from the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.
Finding a Station Press SRCE to select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped). Turn the PUSH/SEL knob to find a radio station. To select a preset station, press FAV to scroll through the favorite pages and then press a preset button on the radio or the screen button.
Seeking a Station Press © SEEK or SEEK ¨ to search for a station. You may also use the ¨ on the steering wheel controls.
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AM
AM Station List: Press to display a list of AM stations. Update Station List: Press to update the AM stations list.
FM
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To access the FM Menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display:
To access the AM menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display:
Favorites List: Press to display the favorites list.
Favorites List: Press to display the favorites list. FM Station List: Press to display a list of FM stations. FM Category List: Press to display a list of FM categories. Update Station List: Press to update the FM stations list.
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SiriusXM (If Equipped)
To access the XM Menu press the Menu screen button and the following may display:
Favorites List: Press to display the favorites list.
XM Channel List: Press to display a list of SiriusXM channels. XM Category List: Press to display a list of SiriusXM categories. Tune Select: If equipped with SiriusXM, press and the following may display: . Artist: Press to set an audio alert when the current artist is playing on a SiriusXM channel.
. Song: Press to set an audio alert when the current song is playing on a SiriusXM channel. Tune Select Manager: Press Disable/Enable All Alerts to enable or disable all alerts. A checkmark next to the alert means it is turned on. Press an alert to turn it off. Press Delete to delete an alert.
. Audible Alert: This feature will
give an audio alert when certain artists or songs are available on a specific station. Press to turn on or off.
Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 30 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if equipped) can be mixed. 1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM
main page, press and hold any 1−5 buttons or one of the preset screen buttons on the banner until a beep is heard. The new preset information displays on that screen button.
2. Repeat for each preset. Mixed-Band Presets Each favorite page can store five preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands. To scroll through the pages, press FAV or the FAV screen button on the top bar. The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each favorite page display on the preset buttons.
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To change the number of favorite pages displayed: 1. Press Settings on the
Home Page.
2. Press Favorite Pages. 3. Select the number of pages to
display.
Recalling a Preset Station To recall a preset station from a favorites page, do one the following: . Press the FAV screen button at the top bar to display the preset pop-up. Press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station. In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped) main page, press one of the preset screen buttons to go to the selected preset station.
Satellite Radio (Radio without Touchscreen)
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Service If equipped, SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM Service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display “No Subscription Please Renew” on channel XM1. For more information, contact SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or SiriusXM. The selection displays.
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f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK and ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the previous or next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning. The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category): Press to find SiriusXM stations when the radio is in the XM mode. To find SiriusXM channels within a desired category: 1. Press BAND until the SiriusXM
frequency displays.
2. Press CAT to display the
category tabs.
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3. Continue pressing CAT until the desired category name displays.
Radios with CD can also navigate the category list by pressing s REV or \ FWD.
4. Press either of the two buttons below the desired category tab to immediately tune to the first SiriusXM station associated with that category.
5. To go to the next or previous
SiriusXM station within the selected category, do one of the following:
Turn f. Press the buttons below the right or left arrows on the display. Press either SEEK arrow.
6. To exit the category search
mode, press the FAV button or BAND button to display the favorites again.
Undesired SiriusXM categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired category, perform the following: 1. Press MENU to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the softkey below the XM
CAT tab.
3. Turn f to display the category to
be removed.
4. Press the softkey under the
Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays.
5. Repeat the steps to remove
more categories.
Removed categories can be restored by pressing the softkey under the Add tab when a removed category is displayed or by pressing the softkey under the Restore All tab. Categories cannot be removed or added while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 5-3 or Steering Wheel Controls (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 5-2. FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM stations. The balance/fade and tone settings that were previously adjusted are stored with the favorite stations.
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To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio station. 2. Press FAV to display the page to
store the station.
3. Press and hold one of the
six softkeys until a beep sounds. When that softkey is pressed and released, the station that was set returns.
4. Repeat the steps for each radio
station to be stored as a favorite.
To set up the number of favorites pages: 1. Press MENU to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the softkey below the
FAV 1-6 tab.
3. Select the desired number of
favorites pages by pressing the softkey below the displayed page numbers.
4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to
begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen number of favorites pages.
SiriusXM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly.
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Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your SiriusXM subscription package. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.
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No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Subscription Please Renew: SiriusXM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver in the vehicle could have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer.
If this message is
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check XM Receivr: message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
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Satellite Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) If equipped, vehicles with a valid SiriusXM® satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. For more information, see www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). When SiriusXM is active, the station name, number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen. SiriusXM may update the background picture at any time. SiriusXM Categories SiriusXM stations are organized in categories. Adding or Removing SiriusXM Categories Using the home page: 1. Press the Settings screen button
on the Home Page.
2. Select XM Categories.
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3. Select or deselect a category. A checkmark will indicate that the category is selected.
Press “Show All XM Categories” to restore all SiriusXM categories.
Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, or just having the phone on may
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cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. This type of antenna is used with the AM/FM radio, as well as OnStar and the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System, if the vehicle has these features. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the radio system may be affected if the sunroof is open. Loading items onto the roof of the vehicle can interfere with the performance of the radio system and, if the vehicle has this feature, OnStar. Make sure the multi-band antenna is not obstructed.
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Audio Players
CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen)
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Z EJECT: Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after several seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into the player. f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on the CD that is currently playing. © SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Press © SEEK to go to the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds on the track have
played, otherwise goes to the previous track. Press ¨ SEEK to go to the next track. If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. RDM (Random): CD tracks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order with the random setting. To use random, press the softkey under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays. Press the softkey again to turn off random play.
BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future listening. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to select between CD, Auxiliary, or USB. . When a CD is in the player, the
CD icon and a message showing the disc and/or track number display. If an auxiliary input device is not connected or a CD is not installed an error message will display.
Care of CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
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The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised.
{ Caution
If a label is added to a CD, more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section.
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio has the capability of playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7-29 or MP3 (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7-24. CD Messages Check Disc: Radios with a single CD player display Check Disc and/ or eject the CD if an error occurs. Optical Error: The disc was inserted upside down. Disk Read Error: A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format.
and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint-free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge.
Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD; it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen.
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Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems.
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. There was a problem while burning the CD. The label is caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.
CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen) The player can be used for CD and MP3 audio. With the vehicle on, insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and begins playing. The system is capable of playing: . Most audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW . MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled. There can be increased skipping, difficulty in recording tracks, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in 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 radio on. 2.
Insert a disc into the slot, label 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.
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The disc automatically plays once loaded. 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 Make sure a disc is inserted in the player. 1. Press the Disc screen button on
the Home Page or from the SRCE/Source banner.
2. Press the Menu screen button
on the CD Audio screen to display a list of Tracks/Songs. 3. Press the desired track/song. On the Disc main page a track number displays at the beginning of each track. Song, Artist, Elapsed Time, and Album information displays when available.
Use the following controls to play the disc: © SEEK: . Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than eight seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer than eight 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. . Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. PUSH/SEL (Select): Turn to the right or left to select the next or previous track.
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Error Messages If Disc Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:
The disc has an invalid or unknown format. The disc is very hot. Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal. The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. Try the disc again later. There was a problem while burning the disc. The label is caught in the player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer.
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MP3 (Radio without Touchscreen)
Format Radios that have the capability of playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. Radios that have a USB port can play .mp3 and .wma files stored on a USB storage device as well as AAC files that are stored on an iPod.
Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs The radio can play discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files. If both formats are on the disc, the radio
plays both file formats in the order in which they were recorded to the disc.
CD-R or CD-RW Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 50 folders. . Up to eight folders in depth. . Up to 15 playlists. . Up to 512 files and folders. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl
extension. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension.
USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to eight folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files.
Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension.
. AAC files stored on an iPod.
FAT16
FAT32
Root Directory The root directory of the disc is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays on the radio as the CD label. If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ WMA files, a folder under the root directory called CD accesses all of the CD audio tracks on the disc.
Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files.
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Order of Play Compressed audio files are accessed in the following order: . Playlists (Px).
Files stored in the root directory. Files stored in folders in the root directory.
Tracks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in
the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist.
. Play begins from the first track in
the first folder and continues sequentially through all tracks in each folder. When the last track of the last folder has played, play continues from the first track of the first folder.
When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless the folder mode has been chosen as the default display. The new track name displays.
File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the
song name contained in the ID3 tag.
If the song name is not present in
the ID3 tag, the radio displays the
file name without the extension
(such as .mp3) as the track name.
Track names longer than 32
characters or four pages are
shortened. Parts of words on the
last page of text and the extension
of the filename do not display.
Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp®, MusicMatch®, or RealPlayer® software can be accessed; however, they cannot be edited using the
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radio. These playlists are treated as
special folders containing
compressed audio song files.
Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls
file extension and are stored on a
USB device may be supported by
the radio with a USB port.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3
f (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA
files.
© SEEK: Press to go to the start of
the current track, if more than
10 seconds on the track have
played, otherwise goes to the
previous track. Press and hold or
press multiple times to continue
moving backward through tracks.
¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next
track. Press and hold or press
multiple times to continue moving
forward through tracks.
s REV (Reverse): Press and hold
to reverse playback quickly. Sound
is heard at a reduced volume and
the elapsed time of the file displays.
Release s REV to resume playing.
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\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. Release \ FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder. c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder. RDM (Random): Files on the disc can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order. To use random, press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays to play songs in random order. Press the same softkey again to turn off random play. h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to play files in order by artist or album.
The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes to scan the disc depending on the number of files on the disc. The radio may begin playing while it is scanning in the background. When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist. To listen to files by another artist, press the softkey below either arrow tab. The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays. To change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey below the
Sort tab.
2. Press the softkeys below the By
Album tab.
3. Press the softkey below the
Back tab to return to the main music navigator screen.
The album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play. Once all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album. To exit music navigator mode, press the softkey below the Back tab to return to normal MP3 playback. Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod® To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port on the center stack. The USB port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device.
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To connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod’s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the instrument panel storage area. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, “OK to disconnect” and a GM logo may appear on the iPod, and iPod appears on the radio's display. The iPod music appears on the radio’s display and begins playing. The iPod charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery.
If you have an older iPod model that is not supported, it can still be used by connecting it to the auxiliary input jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. See Clock (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 5-8 or Clock (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 5-8. Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio’s display. f (Tune): Turn to select files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds on the track have played, otherwise goes to the previous track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks.
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¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release s REV to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release \ FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. 4 (Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track. Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below.
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To use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey
below the radio display to display the functions listed below, or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed.
2. Press the softkey below the tab with the function on it to use that function.
j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used. Press the softkey below j again to resume playback. Back: Press the softkey below the Back tab to go back to the main display screen on an iPod, or the root directory on a USB storage device.
c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files:
1. Press the softkey below c. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list
of folders.
3. Press f to select the folder.
If there is more than one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the folder is reached.
4. Turn f to scroll through the files
in the selected folder.
5. Press f to select the file to be
played.
To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order:
First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the
list each time the softkey is pressed.
Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fifth softkey, end of the list.
h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers To select files:
1. Press the softkey below h. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list
of menus.
3. Press f to select the menu.
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4. Turn f to scroll through the
folders or files in the selected menu.
5. Press f to select the file to be
played.
To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order:
First softkey, first item in the list. . Second softkey, 1% through the
list each time the softkey is pressed. Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Fifth softkey, end of the list.
Repeat Functionality To use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat Track.
" (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is being used. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. ' (Repeat Track): Press the softkey below ' to repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used.
Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle: Press the softkey below >, 2, C , or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. > (Shuffle Off): This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. 2 (Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs): Shuffles all songs on the USB storage device or iPod.
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C (Shuffle Album): Shuffles all songs in the current album on an iPod. = (Shuffle Folder): Shuffles all songs in the current folder on a USB storage device.
MP3 (Radio with Touchscreen)
Playing an MP3 CD To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD.” The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play: . Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.
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. Maximum number of folders:
eight folders with 255 files per folder.
. Maximum of 1,000 files on
a disc.
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW
with a maximum capacity of 700 MB. The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Genre information requires a CD to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus.
MP3 Audio
Press the Menu screen button while that source is active to access the MP3 Audio Menu.
by the artist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Genres: Press to view the genres. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Albums: Press to view the albums on the disc. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Composers: Press to view the Composers stored on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. The Composers menu displays. Select a composer to display a list of albums from the composer. Tracks (Song Titles): Press to display a list of all songs on the disc. Songs are displayed as stored on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. To begin playback, select a song from the list.
Press any of the following buttons on the MP3 Audio Menu: Folders: Press to view the folders stored on the disc. Select a folder to view the list of all songs in that folder. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Playlists: Press to view the playlists stored on the disc. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Artists: Press to view the list of artists stored on the disc. Select an artist name to view a list of all songs
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Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders.
Empty Folders If a root directory or folder is empty or contains only folders, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a compressed audio file. The empty folder(s) are not displayed or numbered.
No Folder When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are under the root folder.
File System and Naming
The song titles, artists, albums, and
genres are taken from the file's ID3
tag and are only displayed if present
in the tag. If a song title is not
present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the track name.
Preprogrammed Playlists The radio recognizes preprogrammed playlists; however, there is no editing capability. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files.
Auxiliary Devices The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack on the faceplate and a USB port in the center stack. If equipped, there are two USB ports on the rear of the center console that can be used for charging only. They can charge devices that draw 2.1 amps or less. See the device’s owner manual for the specification.
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Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack This is not an audio output; do not plug a headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. Connect an auxiliary input device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD player, or cassette tape player to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 9-3 for more information on driver distraction. To use an auxiliary input device, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. Press SRCE to select the device. Using the USB Port The USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs.
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USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives
Fifth generation or later iPod iPod classic® (6th generation) iPod nano® (3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G) iPod touch® (1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G) iPhone® (2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, and 5) iPad® (1G, 2G)
Not all iPods and USB drives are compatible with the USB port. Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple® for proper operation. iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes® application. See www.apple.com/ itunes. For help identifying your iPod, go to www.apple.com/support.
Rear Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System If equipped with RSA, rear seat passengers can listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. The rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to (except on some radios where dual control is allowed). For example, rear seat passengers can control a CD and listen to it through the headphones, while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones. To turn the RSA off from the front, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds. Press the power button on the RSA to turn it back on.
The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off. The front audio system displays X when the RSA is on, and disappears from the display when it is off. Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA. If the vehicle has this feature, audio can also be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones. The audio system mutes the rear speakers when the RSA audio is active through the headphones. To listen to an iPod or portable audio device through the RSA, attach the iPod or portable audio device to the front auxiliary input (if available), located on the front audio system. Turn the iPod on, then choose the front auxiliary input with the RSA SRCE button.
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Press and hold © or ¨ until the display flashes to tune to an individual station. The display stops flashing after the buttons have not been pressed for more than two seconds. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. While listening to a disc, press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter on the disc. Press © to go back to the start of the current track or chapter (if more than 10 seconds have played). This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press © or ¨ to perform a cursor up or down on the menu. Hold © or ¨ to perform a cursor left or right on the menu.
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PROG (Program): Press to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press PROG to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, press PROG to select the next disc if multiple discs are loaded. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc. When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press PROG to perform the ENTER menu function.
P (Power): Press to turn the RSA on or off. Volume: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones. SRCE (Source): Press to select between the radio, CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. © or ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
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Phone
Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
. Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked: . Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts.
. Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment system.
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section. If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section.
. See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section.
{ Warning
When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.
A Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a Hands-Free Profile to make and
receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information on compatible phones. Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. For additional information, say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise.
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When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low.
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Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See Steering Wheel Controls (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 5-3 or Steering Wheel Controls (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 5-2. b / g (Press To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start speech recognition. c / x (End): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See 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 equipped. See “OnStar” if equipped.
Pairing Information
. A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time.
. Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.
. Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.
. Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system, the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system. To connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a Different Phone” later in this section.
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Pairing a Phone 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command
can be skipped.
3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.
5. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds
with “
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to pair
additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
which phone to delete.
4. Say the name of the phone you
want to delete.
Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to use this command several times. 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Change phone.”
If another cell phone is
found, the response will be
“
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Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands-Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory, if equipped.
Using the “Store” Command 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Digit Store” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,
that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard
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followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say the name tag you want to
delete.
Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory, if equipped. To delete all name tags: 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
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Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “List” Command 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.” Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re-dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.
Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say “911.” 4. Say "Dial" or "Call.” Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone.
If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time,
that you want to dial. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Dial.”
Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “Re-dial” Command 1. Press b / g. 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.”
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. Press c / x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold.
Three-Way Calling Three-way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b / g. 2. Say “Three-way call.” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, press b / g to link all callers together.
Ending a Call Press c / x to end a call.
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Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them.
To mute a call, press b / g , and then say “Mute call.” To cancel mute, press b / g , and then say “Un-mute call.”
Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b / g to answer the call. . Press c / x to ignore a call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b / g to answer an
incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.
. Press b / g again to return to
the original call. To ignore the incoming call, no action is required.
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Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b / g. 2. Say “Transfer Call.”
Transferring Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b / g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio