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5. Say a name tag for the phonenumber. The name tag is
recorded and the system
responds with “About to store
sound OK?”.
.If the name tag does not
sound correct, say “No”and
repeat Step 5.
.If the name tag sounds
correct, say “Yes”and the
name tag is stored. After
the number is stored the
system returns to the
main menu.
Using the Directory Command
The directory command lists all of
the name tags stored by the system.
To use the directory command:
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone. 2. Say
“Directory”. The system
responds with “Directory”and
then plays back all of the stored
name tags. When the list is
complete, the system returns to
the main menu.
Deleting Name Tags
The system uses the following
commands to delete name tags:
.Delete
.Delete all name tags
Using the Delete Command
The delete command allows specific
name tags to be deleted.
To use the delete command:
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Delete”. The system
responds with “Delete, please
say the name tag” followed by
a tone. 3. Say the name tag to be deleted.
The system responds with
“Would you like to delete,
.If the name tag is correct,
say “Yes” to delete the
name tag. The system
responds with “OK, deleting
the main menu.”
.If the name tag is incorrect,
say “No”. The system
responds with “No. OK, let's
try again, please say the
name tag.”
Using the Delete All Name Tags
Command
The delete all name tags command
deletes all stored phone book name
tags and route name tags for
OnStar (if present).
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To use the delete all name tags
command:
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The
system responds with “You are
about to delete all name tags
stored in your phone directory
and your route destination
directory. Are you sure you want
to do this? Please say yes
or no.”
.Say “Yes” to delete all
name tags.
.Say “No” to cancel the
function and return to the
main menu.
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the
following commands:
.Dial
.Digit Dial
.Call
.Re‐dial
Using the Dial Command
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”. The system responds
with “Dial using
“Number please” followed by
a tone.
3. Say the entire number without pausing.
.If the system recognizes
the number, it responds
with “OK, Dialing” and dials
the number.
.If the system does not
recognize the number, it
confirms the numbers
followed by a tone. If the
number is correct, say
“Yes”. The system responds
with “OK, Dialing” and dials
the number. If the number
is not correct, say “No”. The
system will ask for the
number to be re‐entered.
Using the Digit Dial Command
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system
responds with “Digit dial using
first digit to dial” followed by
a tone.
3. Say the digits to be dialed one at a time. Following each digit, the
system will repeat back the digit
it heard followed by a tone.
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4. Continue entering digits until thenumber to be dialed is complete.
After the whole number has
been entered, say “Dial”. The
system responds with “OK,
Dialing” and dials the number.
.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 and
the system will repeat them.
Using the Call Command
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Call”. The system responds
with “Call using
Please say the name tag”
followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person
to call.
.If the system clearly
recognizes the name tag it
responds with “OK, calling,
number.
.If the system is unsure it
recognizes the right name
tag, it confirms the name
tag followed by a tone.
If the name tag is correct,
say “Yes”. The system
responds with “OK, calling,
number. If the name tag is
not correct, say “No”. The
system will ask for the
name tag to be re‐entered.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers. Using the Re‐dial Command
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial”. The
system responds with “Re‐dial
using
the last number called from the
connected Bluetooth phone.
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.
.PressJ/0and begin speaking
to answer the call.
.Press −/Kto ignore a call.
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Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier to work.
.PressJ/0to answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed on hold.
.PressJ/0again to return to
the original call.
.To ignore the incoming call,
continue with the original call
with no action.
.Press −/Kto disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.
Three‐Way Calling
Three‐Way Calling must be
supported on the Bluetooth phone
and enabled by the wireless service
carrier to work.
1. While on a call press
J/0. The
system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Three‐way call”. The
system responds with “Three‐
way call, please say dial or 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
J/0to link all the callers
together.
Ending a Call
Press −/Kto end a call.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that the
person on the other end of the call
cannot hear them.
To Mute a call
1. Press
J/0. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Mute Call”. The system
responds with “Call muted”.
To Cancel Mute
1. Press
J/0. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”.
The system responds with
“Resuming call”.
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Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system and
the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the Cell
Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
J/0. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system
responds with “Transferring call”
and the audio will switch from
the vehicle to the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle
Bluetooth System
The cellular 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
key is turned to the ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY position. During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
J/0for more
than two seconds. The audio
switches from the cell phone to the
vehicle.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass‐Thru allows access to
the voice recognition commands on
the cell phone. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature.
This feature can be used to verbally
access contacts stored in the cell
phone.
1. Press and hold
J/0for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system
responds with “Bluetooth ready”
followed by a tone. 3. Say
“Voice”. The system
responds with “OK, accessing
.The cell phone's normal
prompt messages will go
through its cycle according
to the phone's operating
instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system can
send numbers and numbers stored
as name tags during a call. This is
used when calling a menu driven
phone system. Account numbers
can be programmed into the
phonebook for retrieval during menu
driven calls.
Sending a Number During a Call
1. Press
J/0. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”. The system responds
with “Say a number to send
tones” followed by a tone.
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3. Say the number to send.
.If the system clearly
recognizes the number it
responds with“OK, Sending
Number” and the dial tones
are sent and the call
continues.
.If the system is not sure it
recognized the number
properly, it responds “Dial
Number, Please say yes or
no?” followed by a tone.
If the number is correct, say
“Yes”. The system responds
with “OK, Sending Number”
and the dial tones are sent
and the call continues.
Sending a Stored Name Tag
During a Call
1. Press
J/0. The system
responds with “Ready”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Send name tag.” The
system responds with “Say a
name tag to send tones”
followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send.
.If the system clearly
recognizes the name tag it
responds with
“OK, Sending
tones are sent and the call
continues.
.If the system is not sure it
recognized the name tag
properly, it responds “Dial
yes or no?” followed by a
tone. If the name tag is
correct, say “Yes”. The
system responds with “OK,
Sending
the dial tones are sent and
the call continues.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of
the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it
will be retained indefinitely. This
includes all saved name tags in the
phonebook and phone pairing
information. For information on how
to delete this information, see the
above sections on Deleting a Paired
Phone and Deleting Name Tags.
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
See Radio Frequency Statement
on
page 13‑16for FCC information.
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9-2 Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior
Whenever we drive, we are taking
on an important responsibility. This
is true for any motor
vehicle—passenger car, van, truck,
sport utility. Driver behavior, the
driving environment, and the
vehicle's design all affect how well a
vehicle performs. But statistics show
that the most important factor, by
far, is how we drive.
Knowing how these three factors
work together can help you
understand how your vehicle
handles and what you can do to
avoid many types of crashes,
including a rollover crash.
The single most important thing is
this: everyone in the vehicle,
including the driver, should buckle
up. See Safety Belts
on page 3‑10.
In fact, most serious injuries and
fatalities to unbelted occupants can
be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. In addition,
avoiding excessive speed, sudden
or abrupt turns, and drunken or
aggressive driving can help make
trips safer and avoid the possibility
of a crash, especially a rollover
crash. This section provides many
useful tips to help you drive more
safely.
Driving Environment
You can also help avoid a rollover or
other type of crash by being
prepared for driving in inclement
weather, at night, or during other
times where visibility or traction may
be limited, such as on curves,
slippery roads, or hilly terrain.
Unfamiliar surroundings can also
have hidden hazards.
To help you learn more about
driving in different conditions, this
section contains information about
city, freeway, and off-road driving,
as well as other hints for driving in
various weather conditions.
Vehicle Design
According to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, utility vehicles have
a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. Utility
vehicles do have higher ground
clearance and a narrower track or
shorter wheelbase than passenger
cars, to make them more capable
for off-road driving. Specific design
characteristics like these give the
driver a better view of the road, but
also give utility vehicles a higher
center of gravity than other types of
vehicles. This means that you
should not expect a utility vehicle to
handle the same way a vehicle with
a lower center of gravity, like a car,
would in similar situations.
But driver behavior factors are far
more often the cause of a utility
vehicle rollover than are
environmental or vehicle factors.
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9-4 Driving and Operating
Medical research shows that alcohol
in a person's system can make
crash injuries worse, especially
injuries to the brain, spinal cord,
or heart. This means that when
anyone who has been
drinking—driver or passenger —is
in a crash, that person's chance of
being killed or permanently disabled
is higher than if the person had not
been drinking.
Control of a Vehicle
The following three systems help to
control the vehicle while
driving —brakes, steering, and
accelerator. At times, as when
driving on snow or ice, it is easy to
ask more of those control systems
than the tires and road can provide.
Meaning, you can lose control of the
vehicle. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑40.
Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer
accessories can affect vehicle
performance. See Accessories and
Modifications on page 10‑3.
Braking
See Brake System Warning Lighton page 5‑18.
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average reaction time is about
three‐fourths of a second. But that is
only an average. It might be less
with one driver and as long as two
or three seconds or more with
another. Age, physical condition,
alertness, coordination, and
eyesight all play a part. So do
alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But
even in three‐fourths of a second, a
vehicle moving at 100 km/h
(60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft). That
could be a lot of distance in an
emergency, so keeping enough
space between the vehicle and
others is important. And, of course, actual stopping
distances vary greatly with the
surface of the road, whether it is
pavement or gravel; the condition of
the road, whether it is wet, dry,
or icy; tire tread; the condition of the
brakes; the weight of the vehicle;
and the amount of brake force
applied.
Avoid needless heavy braking.
Some people drive in
spurts
—heavy acceleration
followed by heavy braking —rather
than keeping pace with traffic. This
is a mistake. The brakes might not
have time to cool between hard
stops. The brakes will wear out
much faster with a lot of heavy
braking. Keeping pace with the
traffic and allowing realistic following
distances eliminates a lot of
unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
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