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7-8 Infotainment System
Press the AUX screen button to
access any connected auxiliary
device. SeeAuxiliary Devices on
page 7‑26.
Time and Date Settings
From the Time and Date Settings
screen button, press to display the
Time and Date Settings menu.
Set Time: Press + or−to increase
or decrease the Hours and Minutes
displayed on the clock.
Set Date: Press + or−to increase
or decrease the day.
12/24 HR Format: Press the
12 Hours screen button for standard
time; press the 24 Hours screen
button for military time.
Set Date Format: Depending on
the region, the following date
formats may be available: MM/DD/
YYYY, DD.MM.YYYY, or YYYY/
MM/DD.
Day + or Day −:Press the Day +
or Day −display buttons to increase
or decrease the day. Display:
Press Display to turn the
display of the clock on the screen
On or Off.
Radio Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate to enter the menu
options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
through the available options. Press
the TUNE/MENU knob or press
Radio Settings to display the radio
settings menu. Press this feature to
make changes for radio information
displayed, preset pages, Auto
Volume Control, and XM Categories
Restore. See Satellite Radio on
page 7‑17 (if equipped), for more
information about XM Categories.
The Radio Settings are:
Speed Dependent Volume:
Select OFF, Low, Medium, or High
sensitivity to automatically adjust
the volume to minimize the effects
of unwanted background noise that
can result from changing road
surfaces, driving speeds, or open windows. This feature works best
at lower volume settings where
background noise is typically louder
than the sound system volume.
Startup Volume:
Press to set the
maximum volume level for startup
that will be used even if a higher
volume had been set when the radio
was turned off.
Radio Favorites: Press to select
the number of FAV pages to be
used in the system.
Add/Remove XM Categories:
Press to customize which available
XM Categories are used and
displayed in the system.
Phone Settings
See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) on page 7‑31 orBluetooth
(Overview) on page 7‑30 or
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on
page 7‑35 in the“Phone” section for
more information on phone settings.
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Vehicle Settings
SeeVehicle Personalization on
page 5‑30 for more information.
Display Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate, then select Display
Settings from the list.
The following options may display:
Dimming Mode: Press to change
the screen background. The
Automatic setting adjusts the
screen background automatically
depending on the exterior lighting
conditions.
To change the overall brightness
setting for the display, use the
vehicle interior lighting instrument
panel illumination control.
Languages
The vehicle supports English,
French (Canadian), and Spanish.
The default language is English. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
highlight the language. Press
TUNE/MENU to change the display
language.
English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To change the display units between
English and metric units, see
Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑21.
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is
operated by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, menus shown
on the display, and steering wheel
controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
O/VOL (Power/Volume): Press to
turn the system on and off. Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has
been turned on after the ignition is
turned off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O/VOL (Power/Volume):
Turn to
adjust the volume.
V/8(Phone/Mute): Press to
mute the infotainment system.
Press
V/8again, or turn
the
O/VOL knob to cancel mute.
Menu System (Radio with CD)
The Menu system for the uplevel
infotainment system appears
on the display screen.
Controls
The TUNE/MENU knob
and
/BACK are used to
navigate the menu system.
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Unknown:If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.
Check Antenna: If this 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.
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. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. 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.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service provides
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 XM signal for a period of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery,
or simply having the phone on. This
interference can cause an increased
level of static while listening to the
radio. If static is received while
listening to the radio, unplug the cell
phone and turn it off.
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Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger,
located in the rear window. Make
sure that the inside surface of the
rear window is not scratched and
that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. 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 a cell phone antenna needs to be
attached to the glass, make sure
that the grid lines for the AM-FM
antenna are not damaged. there is
enough space between the grid
lines to attach a cell phone antenna
without interfering with radio
reception.Notice:
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.
Notice: 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.
Satellite Radio Antenna
The XM Satellite Radio antenna is
located on the roof of the vehicle.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear radio
reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
performance of the XM system may
be affected if the sunroof is open.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for the AM‐FM radio, OnStar,
the XM Satellite Radio Service
System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear reception.
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Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped with the
MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment
system, see the separate MyLink/
IntelliLink Features and Functions
Guide for more information.
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 for more information.
.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 for more information.
.See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section for
more information.
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phone or the infotainment
(navigation) 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.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile
to make and receive phone calls.
The infotainment system and voice
recognition are used to control
the system. The system can be
used while in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. See
www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
information about compatible
phones.
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Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the
infotainment system and the
steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g(Push to Talk):Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start voice
recognition.
$/i(Mute/End Call): Press to
end a call, reject a call, or cancel an
operation.
Infotainment System Controls
If equipped, the infotainment system
allows certain controls to be
selected on the infotainment display.
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑9.
V/8(Phone/Mute): Press to
enter the Phone main menu. Press
to mute the audio system.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise: The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use
the
O/VOL knob during a call to
change the volume level. The
adjusted volume level remains in
memory for later calls. The system
maintains a minimum volume level.
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 13‑15 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
For vehicles equipped with the
MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment
system, see the separate MyLink/
IntelliLink Features and Functions
Guide for more information.
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑9.
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Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. SeeOnStar
Overview on page 14‑1 for more
information.
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 link to a
different paired phone, see
“Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone).
A four-digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
appears on the display.
The PIN is used in Step 6.
5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for
information on this process.
6. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 4. After the
PIN is successfully entered, the
system prompts you to provide
a name for the paired cell
phone. This name will be used
to indicate which phones are
paired and connected to the
vehicle. The system responds
with “
successfully paired” after the
pairing process is complete.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to pair additional phones.
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Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings orBluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
5. Select the phone to delete and follow the on screen prompts. Linking to a Different Phone
To link to a different phone, the new
phone must be in the vehicle and
available to be connected to the
Bluetooth system before the
process is started.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings or
Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
5. Select the new phone to link to and follow the on screen
prompts.
If delete is selected, the
highlighted phone will be
deleted.
Making a Call Using
Phone Book
For cell phones that support the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth
system can use the contacts stored
on your cell phone to make calls. See your cell phone manufacturer's
user guide or contact your wireless
provider to find out if this feature is
supported by your phone.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Phone
Book and Call Lists menus are
automatically available.
The Phone Book menu allows you
to access the phone book stored in
the cell phone to make a call.
The Call Lists menu allows you to
access the phone numbers from the
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
Missed Calls menus on your cell
phone to make a call.
To make a call using the Phone
Book menu:
1. Press
V/8once or twice,
depending on the radio.
2. Select Phone Book.