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CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while a
portable audio device is connected to the auxiliary
input. Press again and the system begins playing audio
from the connected portable audio player. If a portable
audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device
may display.
Using the USB Port
Radio's with a USB port can control a USB storage
device or an iPod®using the radio buttons and knobs.
See Using an MP3on page 4‑63for information about
how to connect and control a USB storage device or
an iPod.
USB Support
The USB connector is located on the front of the radio
and uses the USB 2.0 standard.
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Portable USB Hard Drives
.Fifth generation or later iPod
.First, Second, or Third generation iPod nano
.iPod touch
.iPod classic 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 with identifying your iPod, go to
www.apple.com/support.
Using an MP3
Format
Radios that have the capability of playing MP3's can
play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a
CD-R or CD-RW disc. Radios that have a USB port
can play .mp3 and .wma files that are stored on a
USB storage device as well as AAC files that are
stored on an iPod
®.
Compressed Audio
The radio can play discs that contain both
uncompressed CD audio and MP3 files. If both formats
are on the disc, the radio reads all MP3 files first, then
the uncompressed CD audio files.
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File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the song name that is
contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not
present in the ID3 tag, then 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. The display does not show parts of
words on the last page of text and the extension of the
filename is not displayed.
Preprogrammed Playlists
CDs that have preprogrammed playlists that were
created using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real
Jukebox™software can be accessed, however, there is
no playlist editing capability using the 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 files on the CD currently
playing.
©SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more
than ten seconds have played. 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.
sREV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback
quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the
elapsed time of the file displays. Release
sREV to
resume playing.
\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 cto go to the first track in the previous
folder.
cT (Next Folder): Press the softkey belowcTto
go to the first track in the next folder.
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Shuffle Functionality
To use Shuffle:
Press the softkey below
>,2,
Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder.
>(Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below2to turn
shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB
storage device or iPod is first connected.
2(Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle Songs): Press the
softkey below
=or
<(Shuffle Album): Press the softkey below>to
shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod.
=(Shuffle Folder): Press the softkey below>to
shuffle all songs in the current folder on a USB storage
device.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels,
or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
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 XM™
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.
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 XM 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.
No Information: No text or informational messages are
available at this time on this channel. The system is
working properly.
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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.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to
operate the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls
on page 4‑79for more
information.
b g(Push To Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls,
to confirm system information, and to start speech
recognition.
c x(Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a
call, or to cancel an operation.
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 manufacturers 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 link to a different
paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.
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3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want tostore. 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 “Store”,
and then follow the directions given by the system
to save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Delete”Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds.
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 OnStarTurn by
Turn Destinations Directory.
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 the 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.
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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.
Using the “Re‐dial”Command
1. Press and holdbgfor two seconds.
2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial”.
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.
.Pressb gto answer the call.
.Pressc xto ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and
enabled by the wireless service carrier.
.Pressbgto answer an incoming call when
another call is active. The original call is placed
on hold.
.Pressb gagain to return to the original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, no action is required.
.Pressc xto disconnect the current call and
switch to the call on hold.
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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 gto link all
the callers together.
Ending a Call
Pressc xto 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, press
bg, 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.
To Transfer 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”.
To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System
From a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio on the cell phone,
press
bg. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the
audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio
transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturers user guide for more information.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending on
the vehicle's options.
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the
steering wheel.
e+ /e− (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
w/x(Next / Previous): Press to change radio
stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks and
navigate folders on an iPod
®or USB device. To change radio stations:
.Press and releaseworxto go to the next or
previous radio station stored as a preset.
.Press and holdworxto go to the next or
previous radio station in the selected band with a
strong signal.
To select tracks on a CD:
Press and release
worxto go to the next or previous
track.
To select tracks on an iPod or USB device:
1. Press and hold
worxwhile listening to a song
until the contents of the current folder display on
the radio display.
2. Press and release
worxto scroll up or down the
list, then press and hold
wto play the highlighted
track.
To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device:
1. Press and hold
worxwhile listening to a song
until the contents of the current folder display on
the radio display.
2. Press and hold
xto go back to the previous
folder list.
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