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F4 RPT (Repeat):Single tracks or folders can be
repeated.
.To repeat the current track, press and release
F4 RPT until RPT TRCK displays.
.To repeat the tracks in the current folder, press and
release F4 RPT until RPT FLDR displays.
.To turn repeat off, press and release F4 RPT until
NORMAL displays.
F6 DISP (Display): Press to switch between the
elapsed time of the track and the MP3 playback
information.
© ¨(Seek): Press and release to go to the start of the
previous track or the start of the next track. Press and
hold for more than two seconds to search the previous
or next tracks at two tracks per second. Release to stop
searching and to play the track.
© ¨(Scan): Press to scan the tracks in each folder. The
radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then
goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning.
w(Tune): Turn to fast track reverse or advance
advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists.
The track number and file name displays for each track.
Turning
wwhile in random will fast track reverse or
advance the tracks in sequential order.
4(Information): Press to view the Title, Artist, Album,
or Folder names. To view this information:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil INFO displays.
3. Press
wto select INFO. The display changes to
show the additional MP3 information.
4. Press one of the following pushbuttons to view that specific information.
.F1 TTLE (Title): Displays the title name.
.F2 ATST (Artist): Displays the artist name.
.F3 ALBM (Album): Displays the album name.
.F4 FLDR (Folder):Displays the folder name.
5. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the
display to time out.
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Check Antenna:If this message does not clear within
a short period of time, the receiver or antenna could
have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
Check XM Receivr: 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.
Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the
separate Navigation System manual.
Bluetooth®
For vehicles with a Navigation System and Bluetooth,
see the Navigation System Manual for information
about how to use the Bluetooth system.
For vehicles without a Navigation System, the 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 ignition is 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.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to
interpret voice commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
For additional information say “Help”while you are
in a voice recognition menu.
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 the audio system
volume 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.
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Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to
operate the Bluetooth system. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls
on page 4‑124for more information.
b g(Push to Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls,
to confirm system information, and to start voice
recognition.
Pairing
A Bluetooth 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. Refer
to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.
Pairing Information
.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.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
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 your
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 number that was
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. See “Listing All Paired
and Connected Phones” later in this section for
more information.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones.
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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 and hold
b gfor two seconds.
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 and hold
b gfor two seconds.
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 and hold
b gfor two seconds.
2. Say “Bluetooth”.
3. Say “Change phone.”
.If another cell phone is found, the response will
be“
.If another cell phone is not found, the original
phone remains connected.
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To delete all name tags:1. Press and hold
b gfor two seconds.
2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
Listing Stored Numbers
The list command will list all stored numbers and
name tags.
Using the “List”Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds.
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 and holdbgfor two seconds.
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.
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 and hold
b gfor two seconds.
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.
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RECALL RDS MESSAGE:This item allows the RDS
radio station messages broadcast by a radio station to
be viewed. See “MSG (Message)” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
ASEEK LOCAL/DISTANT: This item allows the audio
system to seek only local radio stations with the
strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a
strong signal in a large area. Use LOCAL while in urban
areas where there are several strong radio station
signals and you want to limit the number of stations to
those with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT
while in rural areas where there are fewer radio station
signals available.
See “Local/Distant Selection” underRadio(s)
on
page 4‑95for more information.
8SET CLOCK: This item allows the clock to be
adjusted.
See Setting the Clock
on page 4‑95for more
information.
BSET DATE: This item allows the date to be adjusted.
See Setting the Clock
on page 4‑95for more
information.
4(Information): This item allows XM satellite radio
service and CD MP3 playback information to be
displayed. See “
4(Information)”underRadio(s)on
page 4‑95
for more information.
LANG (Language): This item allows the language on
the radio display to be changed.
To change the langauge:
1. Press
wto enter the main menu.
2. Turn
wuntil LANGUAGE displays.
3. Press
wto enter the language settings and then
turn
wto scroll through the following available
langauges:
.ENGLISH
.GERMAN
.FRENCH
.SPANISH
.JAPANESE
4. Press
wto set the langauge.
5. Press F6 to exit the display. To return to the original display, repeatedly press F6 or wait for the
display to time out.
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an
advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent
a braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or
clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on,
and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal
moves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with
ABS, this warning light
stays on. SeeAntilock
Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
on
page 4‑59.
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the
computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as
required, faster than any driver could. This can help the
driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps
receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to
get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the
brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let antilock work. The antilock pump or
motor might be heard operating and the brake pedal
might be felt to pulsate , but this is normal.
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Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more
traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like
a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is
low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most
traction to move the vehicle.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels
at all times. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as
needed for road conditions.
Steering
Power Steering
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops
or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be
steered but it will take more effort.
Speed Variable Assist Steering
The vehicle has a steering system that continuously
adjusts the effort felt when steering at all vehicle
speeds. It provides ease when parking, yet a firm,
solid feel at highway speeds.
Active Steering
All‐wheel‐drive vehicles with the Active Steering with
Enhanced StabiliTrak®option have an electronically
controlled active steering system. The active steering
system uses the steering actuator to automatically
adjust the front road wheel turning angle based on
vehicle speed and how much the steering wheel is
turned. This system reduces steering effort at low
speeds, improves steering feel at moderate speeds,
and reduces steering sensitivity at higher speeds.
During some operating conditions, the active steering
might deactivate to protect the system from damage.
You might notice that the center position of the steering
wheel is changed. Unless there is a SERVICE
STEERING SYS message, the system will return to
normal operation as soon as the condition ceases,
usually within a very short period of time.
At low speeds, the active steering system requires
less movement of the steering wheel to change vehicle
direction than the normal power steering system. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
When certain steering faults are present, the active
steering deactivates and vehicle speed might be
limited. The SERVICE STEERING SYS and SPEED
LIMITED TO XXX messages will be displayed.
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