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In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Universal Remote System . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance
StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-23
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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1-16 In Brief
SeeDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1 andRear
Climate Control System (Rear
Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on
page 8‑6 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The DSC switch is located on the
shift lever. To enable the DSC feature:
1. Move the column shift lever to
the M (Manual) position.
2. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show the
message MANUAL SHIFT on the
first line and the current gear will
be displayed on the second line.
This is the highest attainable
range with all lower gears
accessible. As an example,
when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected,
1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears
are available.
3. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column
shift lever, to select the desired
range of gears for current driving
conditions. See Manual Mode on
page 9‑32.
While using DSC, cruise control and
the tow/haul mode can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when
DSC is active. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9‑33.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
This vehicle's radio is part of the
navigation system. See AM-FM
Radio on page 7‑9.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®is a satellite radio service
that is based in the 48 contiguous
United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio
has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
For more information, refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.)
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada)
Also, see Satellite Radio on
page 7‑15.
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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Rear Side WindowAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-18
Audio Players
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Rear Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Headrest DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Overhead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Navigation
Using the NavigationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64 Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-103
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7-14 Infotainment System
information displayed or to limit
features while driving, number of
preset pages, XM (if equipped)
categories, and Bose AudioPilot
®.
Limit Features While Driving
Press the Limit Features While
Driving screen button to turn on and
off the ability to limit functions while
driving. When this screen button is
highlighted, the following functions
are limited while driving:
.Music Navigator Scrolling
.Radio Category Scrolling
.Navigation Menu Scrolling and
some functions
Number of Preset Pages
Press the Number of Preset Pages
screen button to change the number
of preset pages, 1 through 6. Each
preset page can contain five preset
stations. Press the desired
numbered screen button. Bose AudioPilot
AudioPilot:
The Bose AudioPilot
noise compensation technology.
To use AudioPilot
®:
1. Press CONFIG to enter the menu screen, then press
CONFIG repeatedly until Radio
is selected or press the Radio
screen button
2. Press Automatic Volume Control to access the AudioPilot menu.
3. Press ON.
To turn it off, press OFF. When on,
AudioPilot continuously adjusts the
audio system equalization, to
compensate for background noise,
so that the music sound is
consistent at the set volume level.
This feature is most effective at
lower volume settings where
background noise can affect how
well the music being played is heard
through the vehicle's audio system.
At higher volume settings, where
the music is much louder than the
background noise, there may be little or no adjustments by
AudioPilot. For more information on
AudioPilot, visit www.bose.com/
audiopilot.
Remove/Add XM Categories (US
and Canada)
Press the Remove/Add XM
Categories screen button to remove
or add XM categories when
selecting XM categories from the
category list screen. The list of XM
categories appear on the screen.
Use the arrow screen buttons to
scroll through the list. The
categories to remove are highlighted
and the categories to add are dark
in color. Press the category to be
added or removed. Press the
Restore All Categories screen
button to add all categories that
have been removed.
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7-18 Infotainment System
Satellite Radio Antenna
The XM Satellite Radio antenna is
located on the roof of the vehicle.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear radio
reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
performance of the XM system (if
equipped) may be affected if the
sunroof is open.
Audio Players
CD/DVD Player
The player can be used for CD,
MP3, and as a DVD video player.
Read this section for more
information about DVD video.
When playing an audio CD the rear
seat operator can power on the
RSE video screen and use the
remote control to navigate through
the tracks on the CD.
CD Player
While playing a CD, the navigation
system is available.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab
displays. If a DSP setting is
selected for the CD, it activates
each time you play a CD.If the ignition or radio is turned off
with a CD in the player, it stays in
the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts
playing where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the
track number displays.
If an error appears on the display,
see
“CD/DVD Messages” in this
section.
If viewing a map screen, press the
CD screen button. The display splits
between the audio screen and the
map screen. If you do not want to
view a split screen or you are not on
a map screen, press AUDIO then
press AUDIO again, repeatedly until
CD is selected or press the CD
screen button.
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7-42 Infotainment System
3. Press the down navigation arrowto select Speaker Setup
sub-menu and to adjust the
speakers setting. Choose from
LT/RT, Stereo, V SURR,
and OFF
4. Press the ENTER button and then use the left or right
navigation arrows to select a
speaker option. Press the left
navigation arrow to go back to
the previous menu.
The Dolby Digital Setup Menu
speaker options are L-Mono,
R-Mono, and Mix-Mono.
Quality Setup Menu
To setup the video quality
setup menu:
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote
control to select the Video
Quality Setup sub-menu. 3. Press the ENTER button, use
the left or right navigation arrows
to adjust the following:
Sharpness: Adjust to soften or
sharpen the picture. Use the right or
left navigation arrows to choose
from Low, Med, or High.
Brightness: Adjust to brighten or
darken the picture. Use the right or
left navigation arrows to choose
from −20 to +20.
Contrast: Adjust to increase or
decrease the picture contrast. Use
the right or left navigation arrows to
choose from −16 to +16.
Hue: Adjust to increase or
decrease the color hue. Use the
right or left navigation arrows to
choose from −9 to +9.
Saturation: Adjust to increase or
decrease color intensity. Use the
right or left navigation arrows to
choose from −9 to +9 Preference Setup Menu
To set the audio playback language:
1. Press the SETUP button on the
remote control.
2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote
control to select the Audio
sub-menu under the
Preference Page.
To turn the Subtitles on or off:
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote
control to select the Subtitle
sub-menu under the Preference
Page and use the left or right
navigation arrows to choose On
or Off. Press the left navigation
arrow to go back to the
previous menu.
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7-88 Infotainment System
Traffic Options (US and
Canada)
Read the following Options
descriptions to understand how the
XM NavTraffic™operates.
XM NavTraffic (USA and
Canada)
Vehicles with the navigation system
have an XM NavTraffic receiver. XM
NavTraffic is a subscription service
provided via XM Satellite Radio. XM
NavTraffic provides real-time traffic
information fully integrated to the
navigation system to display current
traffic conditions for a driver ’s
chosen route. XM NavTraffic allows
drivers to make the most informed,
timesaving routing decisions.
If the Traffic screen button is
pressed or if an attempt is made to
turn on the traffic display in the
Navigation Setup Menu without a
subscription, a Caution screen
displays indicating that XM traffic is
not activated.
Three types of traffic information for
major roadways are displayed on
the navigation system:
.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)
Traffic information is delivered to the
vehicle by the XM Radio satellites.
XM NavTraffic makes it possible for the navigation system to provide
continuously updated traffic
information personalized for a
driver
’s needs.
XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts
the traffic information for many
markets nationally, and the service
may be available in more cities in
the future. Visit
www.xmnavtraffic.com for more
details on local coverage.
A service fee is required in order to
receive the XM NavTraffic service.
Turning XM NavTraffic On and Off
To turn traffic on or off:
1. Press CONFIG, then press CONFIG repeatedly until Nav is
selected or press the Nav
screen button.
2. Press the Traffic Options button.
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Infotainment System 7-97
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The navigation system determines
the position of the vehicle by using
satellite signals, various vehicle
signals, and map data.
At times, other interferences such
as the satellite condition, road
configuration, the condition of the
vehicle and/or other circumstances
can interfere with the navigation
system's ability to determine the
accurate position of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current position
of the vehicle using signals sent by
the GPS Satellites of the United
States Department of Defense.
When the vehicle is not receiving
signals from the satellites, a symbol
appears on the map screen. Refer
toGlobal Positioning System (GPS)
on page 7‑97. This system may not be available or
interferences may occur if any of the
following are true:.Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
.Objects are located on the front
dash of the vehicle.
.Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
.After-market glass tinting has
been applied to the vehicle's
windshield.
Notice: Do not apply after-market
glass tinting to the vehicle's
windows. Glass tinting interferes
with the system's ability to
receive GPS signals and causes
the system to malfunction. The
window might have to be
replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the
warranty. For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see
Vehicle
Positioning on page 7‑97 and
Problems with Route Guidance on
page 7‑98.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map may be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons:
.Road system has changed.
.Vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as in sand,
gravel, and/or snow.
.Vehicle is traveling on winding
roads.
.Vehicle is on a long
straight road.
.Vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.