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5-22 Instruments and Controls
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with front fog lamps,
this light comes on when the front
fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the front
fog lamps are turned off. SeeFront
Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more
information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control on page 9-32.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays information about the
vehicle. It also displays warning
messages if a system problem is
detected. See Vehicle Messages on
page 5-25. All messages appear in
the DIC display in the center of the
instrument cluster.
The vehicle may also have features
that can be customized through the
controls on the radio. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-31.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays
which can be accessed by using the
DIC buttons on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and
vehicle system information, and
warning messages if a system
problem is detected.

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Instruments and Controls 5-23
The bottom of the DIC display
shows the position of the shift lever
and the odometer. It may also show
the direction the vehicle is driving.
In cold weather the DIC display may
change slowly. This is normal and
will move more quickly as the
vehicle's interior temperature rises.
DIC Buttons
1.SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to
set or clear the menu item when
it is displayed.
2.
w/x(Band): Turn the band
to scroll through the menu items.
A small marker will move across
the bottom of the page as you
scroll through the items. This
shows where each page is in
the menu. 3.
MENU: Press to get to the Trip/
Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu. This button is
also used to return to or exit the
last screen displayed on
the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
Press MENU on the turn signal
lever until the Trip/Fuel Menu is
displayed. Use
w/xto scroll
through the following menu items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip 1
.Trip 2
.Fuel Range
.Fuel Economy
.Average Vehicle Speed
.Timer
.Navigation Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast
the vehicle is moving in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset.
Trip 1 and Trip 2
These displays show the current
distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
the last reset for the trip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to
zero by pressing SET/CLR, or the
trip odometer reset stem in the
cluster, while the trip odometer
display is showing.
Fuel Range
This display shows the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven
without refueling. The fuel range
estimate is based on an average of
the vehicle's fuel economy over
recent driving history and the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank. Fuel range cannot be reset.

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7-2 Infotainment System
The vehicle may have a base radio
that is included in this manual. See
the separate infotainment manual
for information on the connective
radio and the navigation system,
audio players, phone, and voice
recognition. There is also
information on settings and
downloadable applications (if
equipped).
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The theft-deterrent feature works by
learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to the
infotainment system. The
infotainment system does not
operate if it is stolen or moved to a
different vehicle.
Overview
1. RADIO/BAND
.Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
.Selects the radio when
listening to a different audio
source.2. Buttons 1−6
.Radio: Saves and selects
favorite stations.

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7-4 Infotainment System
18. AS 1-2 (Autostore)
.Radio: Press to select the
auto store station page,
or press and hold to
automatically store
stations to the pages.
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 and
hold to mute the infotainment
system. Press and hold
V/8
again to cancel mute.
Menu System
Controls
The TUNE/MENU knob and
/
BACK are used to navigate the
menu system.
TUNE/MENU:
Press to:
.Enter the menu system.
.Select or activate the highlighted
menu option.
.Confirm a set value.
.Turn a system setting on or off.
Turn to:
.Highlight a menu option.
.Select a value.
/BACK:
Press to:
.Exit a menu.
.Return from a submenu screen
to the previous menu screen.
.Delete the last character in a
sequence.
Selecting a Menu Option
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to move the highlighted bar.
2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select the highlighted option.
Submenus
An arrow on the right-hand edge of
the menu indicates that it has a
submenu with other options.

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Infotainment System 7-7
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
radio are:
O/VOL (Power/Volume):
.Press to turn the radio on or off.
.Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the volume. The
volume is adjusted for the
current audio source or voice
prompts.
RADIO/BAND: Press to choose
between AM or FM.
TUNE/MENU: Turn to select radio
stations. Press to select a menu.
INFO: Press to show available
information about the current station
or track.
s ©or¨\: Press to seek the
previous or next station or track. FAV 1-2-3:
Press to open the
favorites list and select the
favorites page.
Buttons 1−6: Press to save and
select favorite stations.
AS 1-2 (Autostore): Press to
select the auto store station page,
or press and hold to automatically
store stations to the pages.
Radio Menus
Radio menus are available for AM
and FM.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to open
the main radio menu for that band.
Selecting a Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose AM or FM. The last station
that was playing starts playing
again. Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Briefly press
s
©or¨\to
automatically search for the next
available station. If a station is not
found, the radio switches to a more
sensitive search level. If a station
still is not found, the frequency that
was last active begins to play.
If the radio station is known:
Press and hold
s ©or¨\until
the station on the display is
reached, then release the button.
Manual Tuning
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the frequency on the display.
Favorites List
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select Favorites List.
3. Select the station.

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Infotainment System 7-9
Finding a Station
Select a band such as AM or FM.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find
a radio station. To select a preset
station, press the corresponding
preset button.
Seeking a Station
Press
s©or¨\to search for a
station.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
Up to 36 preset stations can be
stored. Each page can store
six preset stations. The presets
within a page can be from different
radio bands.
To scroll through the pages, press
the FAV 1-2-3 (favorites) button. The
current page number displays above
the preset buttons. The stored
stations for each list display at the
bottom of the screen. The number of
preset FAV lists can be changed. To store a radio station to a
favorites page:
1. Press the RADIO/BAND button
until the desired band is
selected.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to the station.
3. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to scroll the list.
4. Press and hold one of the preset buttons for more than
two seconds. The station
frequency appears on the preset
button at the bottom of the
display.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset in each page.
To recall a preset station from a
favorites page:
1. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to scroll to the page.
2. Press the preset button. The stored preset station is recalled.
Autostore Stations
AS 1-2 (Autostore): Autostore
searches and stores six FM and
six AM stations with the strongest
signal. To use autostore:
1. Press RADIO/BAND to select FM or AM.
2. Press AS 1-2 for at least two seconds. An update window
will display on the screen, press
Cancel at any time to cancel the
updates.
3. The radio will automatically store the six strongest stations found
as autostore presets.
Press the AS 1-2 button to alternate
between the autostore page one
and two. Select the preset of the
desired station.
AS 1 or 2 will display on the radio
when listing to autostore preset
stations.
Autostore does not delete
previously stored favorite stations.

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Infotainment System 7-11
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 SiriusXM 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 Player
For vehicles equipped with a
navigation or connected radio, see
“CD Player”in the infotainment
manual.
The CD player can be used for CDs
and MP3s.
With the ignition on, insert a CD into
the slot, label side up. The player
pulls it in and begins playing.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for
video to display.
The system is capable of playing:
.Most audio CDs
.CD-R
.CD-RW
.MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible
recordable disc, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality,
the method of recording, the quality of the music or video that has been
recorded, or the way the disc has
been handled.
To avoid damage to the CD player:
.Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
.Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the
player.
.Insert only one disc at a time.
.Keep the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
If a description label is needed, try
labeling the top of the disc using a
marking pen.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the CD
player are:
CD: Press to select the CD player.
s©or¨\:Press to select
tracks or to rewind or fast forward
within a track.

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7-12 Infotainment System
INFO (Information):Press to
display additional information about
the current track that may be
available.
TUNE/MENU: Turn this knob to
display the track list. Press to select
the track from the list. The system
plays the selected track and returns
to the CD screen.
Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.
Removing a CD
PressZ.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
Press the CD button if there is a
disc in the player; it begins playing. Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the data
stored.
Selecting a CD Track
Using the control buttons:
.Presss
©or¨\to select the
previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select Tracks list.
3. Select the track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and
then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
s ©or¨\to
rewind or fast forward within the
current track. Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.Presss
©or¨\to select the
previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select Playlists/Folders.
3. Select the playlist or folder.
4. Select the track.
Searching for MP3 Tracks
The search feature may take some
time to display the information after
reading the disc due to the amount
of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
disc is being read.
Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles