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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{WARNING
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
For vehicles with HUD, some
information concerning the
operation of the vehicle is projected
onto the windshield. This includes
the speedometer reading, rpm
reading, transmission position,
compass heading, audio/phone
information, and Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information. The images
are projected through the HUD lens
on the driver side of the instrument
panel. Notice:
If you try to use the HUD
image as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through
the instrument cluster. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑43 and
“Settings” underInstrument Cluster
on page 5‑9.
HUD Display on the Vehicle
Windshield
The HUD information appears as an
image focused out toward the front
of the vehicle.
The HUD may display different
alerts and information for vehicles
equipped with these features:
.Traction Control System (TCS)
.StabiliTrak System
.Collision Alert
.Gap Adjust

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.Upcoming Maneuver from
OnBoard Navigation
.Upcoming Maneuver from
OnStar
.Incoming Call
When the HUD is on, the
speedometer reading is continually
displayed, except when an imminent
navigation maneuver is being
shown. The current audio, phone,
or navigation alert temporarily
displays if their status changes. This
occurs if the steering wheel controls
are used to adjust a setting or
acknowledge an alert.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel. To adjust the HUD image so that
items are properly displayed:
1. Adjust the driver seat to a
comfortable position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the HUD controls.
Use the following settings to adjust
the HUD.
$(Image Adjustment): Press
down or lift up to center the HUD
image. The HUD image can only be
adjusted up and down, not side
to side.
!(Display View): Press to
select the display view. Release
when the desired display is shown
on the HUD. If vehicle messages
are displayed, pressing the DIC
select button may clear the
message. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑26.
D(Brightness): Lift up and hold
to brighten the display. Press down
and hold to dim the display. Hold
down to turn the display off. There are four views in the HUD
display:
Metric
English
Speed View: This display gives the
speedometer reading (in English or
metric units), speed limit, Adaptive
Cruise Control speed, Forward
Collision Alert, Lane Departure
Warning, and Vehicle Ahead
indicator. Some information only
appears on vehicles that have these
features, and when they are active.

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Metric
English
Audio/Phone View: This display
includes the information in speed
view along with audio/phone
information. The current radio
station, media type, and incoming
calls will be displayed.
Metric
English
Navigation View: This display
includes the information in speed
view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information. The
compass heading is displayed when
navigation routing is not active.
All formats will briefly show the
Turn-by-Turn Navigation alerts and
provide details about the next
driving maneuver to be made.
When you are near the next
maneuver, the HUD displays a
distance bar that will empty the closer you get to the maneuver. All
navigation information is provided to
the HUD by the navigation radio or
OnStar (if equipped).
Metric
English
Performance View: This display
gives the speedometer reading
(in English or metric units), rpm
reading, transmission positions, and
gear shift indicator.

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TRANSMISSION HOT—IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when ice
conditions are possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SELECTED SPEED LIMIT
EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the set
speed. See "Speed Warning" under
Driver Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑26.
VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED
This message is displayed under
certain conditions when there is a
problem and the vehicle’s speed is
being limited.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID
This message may display when the
washer fluid level is low. See
Washer Fluid on page 10‑23.
Vehicle
Personalization
The audio system controls are used
to access the personalization
menus for customizing vehicle
features.
Base Radio Audio System
Controls
MENU: Press the center of the
knob to enter the menus and select
menu items. Turn the knob to scroll
through the menus.
SBACK: Press to exit or move
backward in a menu.
To access the
personalization menu:
1. On the Home page, turn the MENU knob to highlight Settings
and press the MENU knob.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Vehicle Settings and press the
MENU knob.

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CUE Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Press SETTINGS on the Homepage on the infotainment system
display.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
4. Press to select the desired feature setting.
5. Press the
0to return to the
previous menu.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Comfort and Convenience
.Language
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
.Return to Factory Settings
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following may be
displayed:
.Auto Fan Max Speed
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog
This will turn auto defog on or off.
Only vehicles with the uplevel dual
automatic climate control system will
have this option.
Select Off or On. Auto Rear Defog
If equipped, this will turn auto rear
defog on or off. This feature will
automatically turn on the rear
window defogger when it is cold
outside.
Select Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection
Systems menu and the following will
be displayed (if equipped):
.Alert Type
.Auto Collision Preparation
.Park Assist
.Go Notifier
.Side Blind Zone Alert
Alert Type
This feature will set crash alerts to
beeps or seat vibrations. This
setting affects all crash alerts
including Forward Collision,

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
SD Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-21
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Introduction
Infotainment
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the
infotainment system featured in this
owner manual.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road
for too long or too often while
using any infotainment features
can cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Do not give
extended attention to
infotainment tasks while
driving. Focus your attention
on driving and limit glances to
the instrument cluster or center
stack screens. Use voice
guidance whenever possible.

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7-2 Infotainment System
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help with this
by disabling some functions when
driving. A grayed-out function is not
available when the vehicle is
moving. All functions are available
when the vehicle is parked.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
infotainment system operation
and buttons on the faceplate.
.Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
button or by using a single voice
command for vehicles equipped
with phone capability.See
Defensive Driving on page 9‑3.
This vehicle’s infotainment system
may be equipped with a noise
reduction system, which can work
improperly if the audio amplifier,
engine calibrations, exhaust system,
microphones, radio, or speakers are
modified or replaced. This could
result in more noticeable engine
noise at certain speeds.
The vehicle has Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑21. The base radio is included in this
manual. See the CUE infotainment
manual for information on the CUE
radio, audio players, phone,
navigation system, and voice or
speech recognition. There is also
information on settings and
downloadable applications (if
equipped).
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.

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Overview
Infotainment System Overview
The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate
and steering wheel controls.
1. FAV (Favorite Pages)
.Press to scroll through the
favorite pages for each
source.
2.
O(Power/Volume)
.Press to turn the audio on
or off.
.Press and hold to clear the
screen and display
the time.
.Press to mute the system.
Press again to unmute.
.Turn the knob to adjust the
volume.
3.
7(Seek Previous/Fast
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.