
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-17
No Title Info:The system is
working properly. No song title
information is available at this
time on this channel.
No CAT Info: The system is
working properly. No category
information is available at this
time on this channel.
No Information: The system
is working properly. No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel.
No XM Signal: The system is
working properly. The vehicle may
be in a location where the XM signal
is being blocked. When the vehicle
is moved into an open area, the
signal should return. CAT Not Found:
The system is
working properly. There are no
channels available for the selected
category.
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: 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 cell 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.

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
7-18 Infotainment System
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 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 gives
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.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage can cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
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.
Audio Players
CD/DVD Player
The player can be used for CD,
MP3, and DVD audio, and as a
DVD video player.
With the vehicle on, insert a
CD/DVD into the slot, label side
up. The player pulls it in and
begins playing. While playing,
the navigation system is available.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for
video to display.
The DVD player is only compatible
with DVDs of the appropriate region
code printed on the jacket of
most DVDs.

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
7-66 Infotainment System
Previous Destinations
Previously downloaded OnStar
destinations are saved under
Previous Destinations in the
navigation system where they
can be accessed or saved to
the address book.
Map Destination Screen Functions
Destination Map Screen
If the map screen is used to show
destination, it has map screen
capabilities such as Go, Save,
Zoom, Scroll, etc. The address is
shown at the top of the screen.
Configure Menu
Adjust features and preferences
through the Configure Menu.
The last selected menu screen
displays. Adjust features for Sound,
Radio, Nav (navigation), Display,
or Time.
Radio
Press the CONFIG button to
enter the Menu options. Turn the
TUNE/MENU knob to scroll through
the available menu options. Press
the TUNE/MENU knob or press
Radio to display the radio settings.
Press this feature to make changes
for radio information displayed,
preset pages, Auto Volume, Audio
Cue Options, and XM Categories
Restore. See Satellite Radio on
page 7‑16 for more information.
Nav (Navigation)
Press the CONFIG button to
enter the Menu options. Turn the
TUNE/MENU knob to scroll through
the available menu options. Press
the TUNE/MENU knob or press the
Nav screen button.
XM NavTraffic®(if equipped)
The navigation system might
have an XM NavTraffic receiver.
It is a subscription service provided
through XM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to
receive the XM NavTraffic service.
Real-time traffic information is
provided to fully integrate the
navigation system to display
current traffic conditions for
the chosen route.
A screen displays to indicate if the
XM NavTraffic subscription is not
activated.

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-67
If activated, traffic information
displays:
.Unscheduled traffic incident
data, such as accidents and
disabled vehicles.
.Scheduled traffic incident data,
such as road construction and
road closures.
.Traffic flow information (rate of
speed data). Flow data might not
be available in all markets.
Traffic information is delivered to the
vehicle by the XM Radio satellites.
XM NavTraffic provides continuously
updated traffic information.
XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts
the traffic information for many
markets nationally. The service may
be available in more cities in the
future. Visit www.xmnavtraffic.com
for more details on local coverage. To turn XM NavTraffic on or off:
1. Press the CONFIG button to
enter the menu options. Turn
the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll
through the available menu
options. Press the TUNE/MENU
knob or press the Nav screen
button to display the other
navigation settings.
2. Press the Traffic Information button.
3. Press the Traffic screen button. This button highlights and a
checkmark displays when active.
Selecting Alert for Approaching
Traffic Events displays a screen
to notify of possible traffic events
ahead. Traffic Icon
When traffic conditions are found
in the local area, the Traffic Icon
appears in the lower left side of
the map.
The Traffic Icon has three different
condition displays. These are:
.No icon displays if there is no
XM NavTraffic subscription or
there are no traffic events.
.A single car icon displays if
there are traffic events in the
area, but none are on route.
.A multiple car icon displays if
there are traffic events on the
route.

Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-75
When the vehicle is not receiving
signals from the satellites, a symbol
appears on the map screen. See
Navigation Symbols on page 7‑47.
This system might not be available
or interferences can occur if any of
the following is true:
.Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
.Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
For more information if the GPS
is not functioning properly, see
“If the System Needs Service” and
“Problems with Route Guidance.”
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate
due to one or more of the following
reasons:
.The road system has changed.
.The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as in sand,
gravel, and/or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling on
winding roads or long straight
roads.
.Approaching a tall building or a
large vehicle.
.The surface streets run parallel
to a freeway.
.The vehicle has been transferred
by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
.The current position calibration
is set incorrectly.
.The vehicle is traveling at high
speed.
.The vehicle changes directions
more than once, or the vehicle
is turning on a turn table in a
parking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/or
exiting a parking lot, garage,
or a lot with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not received.
.A roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle.
.Tire chains have been installed.
.The tires are replaced or worn.
.The tire pressure for the tires is
incorrect.
.This is the first navigation use
after the map data is updated.
.The 12-volt battery is
disconnected for several days.
.The vehicle is driving in heavy
traffic where driving is at low
speeds, and the vehicle is
stopped and started repeatedly.

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7-76 Infotainment System
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
.The turn was not made on the
road indicated.
.Route guidance might not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
.The route might not be changed
when using automatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection.
.Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.
.It could take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving.
.Automatic rerouting might
display a route returning to the
set waypoint if heading for a
destination without passing
through a set waypoint.
.The route prohibits the entry
of a vehicle due to a regulation
by time or season or any other
regulation which may be given.
.Some routes might not be
searched.
.The route to the destination
might not be shown if there
are new roads, if roads have
recently changed, or if certain
roads are not listed in the map
data. SeeMaps on page 7‑44
for more information.
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, park with the vehicle
on for two to five minutes, until the
vehicle position updates.
If the System Needs
Service
If the navigation system needs
service and the steps listed here
have been followed but there are
still problems, see your dealer for
assistance.
Ordering Map DVDs
The map data in the vehicle is
the most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map data is updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed.
For questions about the operation of
the navigation system or the update
process, contact the GM Nav Disc
Center toll‐free phone number,
1‐877‐NAV‐DISC (1‐877‐628‐3472)
or go to the center's website,
www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates
are needed, call the GM Nav Disc
Center or order a new disc online.
To order a disc, have the vehicle's
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
available. See “Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).”
After receiving the updated disc,
see “Installing the DVD Map Disc”
under Maps on page 7‑44 for more
information.

Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-89
Using the“Digit Dial” Command
The digit dial command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the number one at a time.
After each number is entered, the
system repeats back the number 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. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
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. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
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.
.Press$ ito 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.
.Press$ ito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.

Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
7-90 Infotainment System
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
bg.
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
bgto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Press$ ito 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 vehicle is started. 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
b g. 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
manufacturer's user guide for more
information.