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Infotainment Control Buttons
The buttons on the faceplate are
used to start primary functions while
using the infotainment system.
VOL/
O(Volume/Power):
.Press to turn the system on
and off.
.Turn to adjust the volume.
FAV (Favorite Pages 1-6): Press
to display the current favorite page
number above the preset buttons.
Keep pressing to scroll through the
favorites pages. The stored stations
for each list displays on the bottom
of the screen.
To change the number of preset
Favorite Pages:
1. Press the CONFIG button on the
Home Page.
2. Press Radio Settings.
3. Press Number of Favorite Pages.
g(Seek/Previous/Reverse):
.Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, it seeks
the previous track. If longer than
five seconds, the current track
starts from the beginning.
.Press and hold to quickly
reverse through a track. Release
the button to return to playing
speed. See CD Player on
page 36, USB on page 38,
or Bluetooth Audio on page 45.
.For AM, FM, XM (if equipped),
press to seek to the previous
strong station.
D(Home Page): Press to go to
the Home Page. See “Home Page”
in this section.
l(Seek/Next/Forward):
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press to seek the next track.
.CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. See CD Player on
page 36, USB on page 38,
or Bluetooth Audio on page 45.
.AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press
to seek to the next strong
station.
Preset Buttons (1-6): The preset
buttons numbered one through six
can be used to select stored AM
and FM stations.
CONFIG (Configure): Press to
adjust features for Languages, Time
and Date, Radio Settings, Phone
Settings, Display Settings, and
Vehicle Settings. See Configure
Menu on page 71.
H(Clock): Press to enable the
time program.
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SiriusXM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels):These stations, or any
others, can be blocked by request,
by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.)
and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated. No
action is required.
Loading XM: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air: This station is not
currently in service.
Channel Unauth: This station is
blocked or cannot be received.
Channel Unavailable: This
previously assigned station is no
longer assigned.
No Artist Info: No artist
information is available at this time
on this station.
No Title Info: No song title
information is available at this time
on this station. No CAT Info:
No category
information is available at this time
on this station.
No Information: No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this station.
No XM Signal: The vehicle may be
in a location where the SiriusXM
signal is being blocked. When the
vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
CAT Not Found: There are no
stations available for the selected
category.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to station 0,
this message alternates with the
SiriusXM radio eight-digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to
activate the service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to station 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.
NavTraffic®(If Equipped)
The navigation system might have a
SiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is a
subscription service provided
through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM NavTraffic service.
Real-time traffic information is
provided to fully integrate the
navigation system to display current
traffic conditions for the chosen
route. See “Traffic Settings” in this
section for more information.
A screen displays to indicate that
the SiriusXM NavTraffic subscription
is not activated.
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Power for auxiliary devices is not
supplied by the infotainment system.
To use the auxiliary inputs:
1. Connect the auxiliary devicecables to the A/V jacks.
2. Turn on the power to the auxiliary device and the RSE
video screen.
Changing the Source on the Video
Display Screens
The source for the video screens
can be changed.
Press the AUX button on the remote
control:
1. To change the source of both video screens from the DVD
player to the auxiliary device.
2. A second time to change the left video screen source to the DVD
player and the right video screen
to the auxiliary device.
3. A third time to change the left video screen source to the
auxiliary device and the right
video screen to the DVD player. 4. A fourth time to change the
source of both video screens to
the DVD player.
How to Change the RSE Video
Screen Settings
To change the screen display mode,
brightness, and language from the
remote control:
1. Press
z.
2. Use
n,q,p,oandrto
select the settings.
3. Press
zagain to exit.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or
auxiliary inputs can be heard
through the wireless headphones or
vehicle speakers.
The RSE system transmits the
audio signal to the wireless
headphones if an audio signal is
available. See “Headphones” earlier
in this section. The front seat passengers can listen
to audio from the A/V jacks through
the vehicle speakers by selecting
Rear AUX as the source on the
radio.
Video Screens
The video screens are in the back
of the driver and front passenger
seats.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button on the
seatback console.
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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press to turn the video
screens on and off.
P(Illumination): Press to turn the
remote control backlight on. The
backlight times out after several
seconds if no other button is
pressed.
v(Title): Press to return to the
main menu of the DVD. This
function could vary for each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press to access
the DVD menu. The DVD menu is
different on every DVD. Use the
navigation arrows to move the
cursor. After making a selection
press the enter button. This button
only operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press to select the
highlighted choice in any menu.
z(Display Menu): Press to adjust
the brightness, screen display
mode, and display the
language menu.
q(Return): Press to exit the
current active menu and return to
the previous menu. This button
operates only when the display
menu or a DVD menu is active.
c(Stop): Press to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD.
Press twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press to start
playing a DVD. Press to pause a
DVD while it is playing. Press again
to continue playing. Depending on the infotainment
system in the vehicle, DVD
playback may be slowed down by
pressing
sthen[. Reverse
slow play by pressing
sthenr.
Press
sagain to cancel slow play.
t(Previous Track/Chapter):
Press to go to the start of the
current track or chapter. Press again
to go to the previous track or
chapter. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the
previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter): Press to
go to the beginning of the next
chapter or track. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
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.All other buttons on the pop-up
screen operate as described
under“Route Guidance Not
Active.”
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.
Configure Menu
The Configuration Menu is used to
adjust features and preferences,
such as Sound, Radio, Nav
(Navigation), Display, or Time
Settings.
1. Press the Config screen button on the Home Page.
2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until thedesired option displays. Select
the desired settings to change.
See the owner manual for
information on adjusting most
vehicle settings. See “Navigation
Settings” and“Navigation
Settings Button” in this section.
Languages
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate to enter the menu
options. Turn the outer ring of the
SELECT/Multifunction knob or
touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
through the available options. Press
the SELECT/Multifunction knob or press Languages to display the
languages. Select the desired
language.
Time and Date Settings
From the Time and Date Settings
screen button, press to display the
Time and Date Settings menu.
Set Time:
Press the + or −to
increase or decrease the Hours and
Minutes displayed on the clock.
Set Date: Press the + and −to
increase or decrease the day.
Set Time Format: Press the
12 Hour screen button for standard
time; press the 24 Hour screen
button for military time.
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.The system is able to recognize
commands in different
languages, such as English,
Canadian French, and Spanish.
The system only recognizes
commands based on the
language selected.
.To increase or decrease the
voice volume during a voice
recognition session, turn the
volume knob of the radio,
or press the volume steering
wheel control. If the volume is
adjusted during a voice
recognition session, a Volume
bar appears on the screen
showing the voice volume level
as it is being adjusted. This also
changes the volume of the
guidance prompts.
.When using navigation
commands, take the time to
become familiar with the
address. Long delays when
giving the address can result in
the system not recognizing the
address or routing to different
location than intended.
.When providing the house
number portion of the address,
the system recognizes both digit
format and numerical text. An
example would be to say,
“3-0-0-0-1”or“Thirty
Thousand One.”
.If the system provides
destination in another country
on several attempts, say the
“Change Country” command and
say the country of interest. The
country default is the United
States. To enter a destination in
Canada or Mexico, the country
will first have to be changed in
the system.
Voice Recognition Help
To enter the help playback session,
clearly speak one of the help
commands.
Help: The system plays back more
specific help commands such as
Radio Settings for the user to
choose from. Radio:
Use this command to learn
about how to select a band (AM,
FM, or XM), and how to change
radio stations by speaking
frequency numbers.
Phone: Use this command to learn
about how to dial, pair a device,
or delete a device.
My Media: Use this command to
learn how to play specific tracks,
artists, albums, devices connected
to the USB port, or to change
sources.
Settings: Use this command to
learn about how to turn Verbose on
or off, or set the language.
Voice Recognition Commands
The following list shows the voice
commands available for the
infotainment system with a brief
description of each. The commands
are listed with the optional words in
parentheses. To use the voice
commands, see the previous
instructions.
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Search Composer (composer
name):Instructs the system to
show a list of all songs by a specific
composer. For example, say
"Search Composer
Search Album (album name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs by a specific album. For
example, say "Search Album
Search Genre (genre name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs for a specific genre. For
example, say "Search Genre
Search Folder (folder name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific folder. For
example, say "Search folder
Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific playlist. For
example, say "Search playlist
name):
Instructs the system to
show a list of all tracks in a specific
audiobook. For example, say
"Search audiobook
Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific playlist. For
example, say "Search playlist
Search Podcast (podcast name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all tracks in a specific podcast. For
example, say "Search podcast
More Like This: Instructs the
system to create a playlist of tracks
similar to the current track playing.
Settings Commands
Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose
(set) off (mode): Instructs the
system to turn voice prompts on or
off. When off, this feature turns off
voice prompts. Language (language):
Instructs
the system to set the language.
List Devices: Instructs the system
to give a list of devices to use.
Other Commands
Goodbye: Instructs the system to
end a phone call or voice
recognition.
Cancel: Instructs the system to
cancel an action.
Go Back, Back, Previous:
Instructs the system to go back to a
prior menu.
Main Menu: Instructs the system to
go to the main menu.
Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right,
Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it,
Probably, You Bet: These can be
used to say “Yes.”
No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong,
Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No
I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not:
These can be used to say “No.”
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Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See“Radio Frequency Statement”
in the owner manual for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and with Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
“Made for iPod” and“Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee,
taxes, one time activation fee, and
other fees may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees
and programming subject to
change. Subscriptions subject to
Customer Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM
®
service only available in the
48 contiguous United States and
Canada.
In Canada: Some deterioration of
service may occur in extreme
northern latitudes. This is beyond
the control of SiriusXM
®Satellite
Radio. Explicit Language Notice: Channels
with frequent explicit language are
indicated with an
“XL”preceding the
channel name. Channel blocking is
available for SiriusXM Satellite
Radio receivers by notifying
SiriusXM:
.USA: 866-635-2349 or see
www.siriusxm.com.
.Canada: 877-209-0079 or see
www.xmradio.ca.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise
make available any technology or
software incorporated in receivers
compatible with the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio System or that
support the SiriusXM website, the
Online Service or any of its content.
Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included
in this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade
secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.