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7-30 Infotainment System
3. After the system determineswhat type of Bluetooth device is
being paired, the Bluetooth
device will need to be put into
discovery mode.
4. Some devices may require a Personal Identification Number
(PIN) in order to complete the
pairing process. Locate the
device named “GMusicConnect”
in the list on the Bluetooth
device and follow the
instructions on the device to
enter the four-digit PIN provided
by the infotainment system.
Connecting to a Device
Once a device is paired to the
infotainment system, it can be
connected to the infotainment
system.
To connect a paired device when no
other device is connected to the
infotainment system:
1. Select the Select Device option from the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu. 2. Select the new device.
To connect a paired device when
another device is connected to the
infotainment system:
1. Select the Select Device option
from the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu.
2. Select the new device.
3. The active device is disconnected from the system
and the new device is
connected.
Removing a Device
1. Select Remove Device from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
2. Select the device.
3. The device is removed from the system.
Before connecting to the removed
device again, it will need to paired
to the infotainment system. Changing the Default PIN
To change the default PIN:
1. Select Change Default PIN from
the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu.
2. Select one of the pre-defined PINs, or select Other to create
a PIN.
To create a PIN:
1. Select the length of the PIN.
2. Enter the character sequence.
Messages
The following messages may
appear on the infotainment screen.
Poor Bluetooth Signal Quality:
This message displays when the
Bluetooth signal strength is low.
This Feature is Unavailable While
Vehicle is Moving: This message
displays when an action is not
allowed while the vehicle is moving.

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Controlling a Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth devices that support
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote
Control Profile) version 1.0 may be
able to be controlled by the
infotainment system.
Press and release
©or¨to skip
tracks.
Playing from a USB (Radio
with CD and Touchscreen)
A USB mass storage device or
Microsoft Transfer Protocal (MTP)
device can be connected to the
USB port.
The USB port is in the center
console.
The USB icon displays when the
USB device is connected.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
.Only USB MP3 players and USB
drives with a sector size of
512 bytes and a cluster size
smaller or equal to 32 kbytes in
the FAT32 file system are
supported.
.Hard disk drives are not
supported.
.The following restrictions apply
for the data stored on a USB
MP3 player or USB device:
‐ Maximum folder structure
depth: 11 levels.
‐ Maximum number of MP3/
WMA files that can be
displayed: 1,000.
.WMA with Digital Rights
Management (DRM) from online
music shops cannot be played.
WMA files can only be played
back safely if they were created
with Windows Media Player
version 8 or later.
‐Applicable playlist
extensions: .m3u, .pls. ‐
Playlist entries must be in the
form of relative paths.
‐ The system attribute for
folders/files that contain audio
data must not be set.
To play a USB device, do one of the
following:
.Connect the USB and it begins
to play.
.Press the Now Playing screen
button on the Home Page, then
press the SOURCE button on
the faceplate repeatedly to cycle
through all of the available audio
source screens, until the USB
source screen is selected.
While the USB source is active, use
the following to operate USB
function:
w j(Play/Pause): Press to start,
pause, or resume play of the current
media source.

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7-34 Infotainment System
3. Select the desired song from thelist to begin playback.
Song Titles:
1. Press to view a list of all songs stored on the iPod.
2. Select the desired song from the list to begin playback.
Genres:
1. Press to view the genres stored on the iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view a list of artists of that genre.
3. Select an artist to view albums or All Songs to view all songs of
that genre.
4. Select an album to view songs on that album.
5. Select the desired song from the list to begin playback. Podcasts:
1. Press to view the podcasts
stored on the iPod.
2. Select a podcast name to play the desired podcast.
Composers:
1. Press to view the composers stored on the iPod.
2. Select a composer name to view a list of all songs by that
composer.
3. Select the desired song from the list to begin playback.
Audio Books:
1. Press to view the audio books stored on the iPod.
2. Select an audio book name to view a list of all audio books.
3. Select the desired audio book from the list to begin playback.Playing from an iPhone®
This feature supports iPhone
models 3G and newer.
To use the iPhone, follow the same
instructions as stated earlier for
using an iPod.
Other Information
The Bluetooth® word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by General Motors is under
license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective
owners.

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Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system can
interact with many cell phones,
allowing:
.Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
.Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
.Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.
.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing”in
this section.
.If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list. See
“Voice Pass-Thru” in this
section.
.See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section.
{WARNING
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment
(navigation) system. Taking your
eyes off the road too long or too
often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death. Focus
your attention on driving. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system and voice
recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used
while in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. See
www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
information about compatible
phones.Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the infotainment
system and the steering wheel to
operate the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g(Push to Talk):
Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start voice
recognition.

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$/i(Mute/End Call):Press to
end a call, reject a call, or cancel an
operation.
Infotainment System Controls
To navigate the menu system using
the infotainment controls, see
Overview (Radio with CD and
Touchscreen) on page 7‑5 or
Overview (Radio with CD) on
page 7‑2.
v/>(Phone/Mute): Press to
enter the Phone main menu.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise: The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the
VOL/
Oknob during a call to
change the volume level. The
adjusted volume level remains in
memory for later calls. The system
maintains a minimum volume level.
Other Information
The Bluetooth® word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑21 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
To navigate the menu system using
the infotainment controls, see
Overview (Radio with CD and
Touchscreen) on page 7‑5 or
Overview (Radio with CD) on
page 7‑2.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. See OnStar
Overview on page 14‑1.
Pairing Information
.A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time.

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.Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired
to the system. To connect to a
different paired phone, see
“Connecting to a Different
Phone”later in this section.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings. 3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Pair Device (Phone).
A four-digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
appears on the display. The PIN
is used in Step 6.
5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for
information on this process.
6. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 4. After the
PIN is successfully entered, the
system prompts you to provide a
name for the paired cell phone.
This name will be used to
indicate which phones are
paired and connected to the
vehicle. The system responds
with “ has been
successfully paired” after the
pairing process is complete. 7. Repeat Steps 1−6 to pair
additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
5. Select the phone to delete and follow the on screen prompts.

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Connecting to a Different Phone
To connect to a different phone, the
new phone must be in the vehicle
and available to be connected to the
Bluetooth system before the
process is started.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings orBluetooth Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Device List.
5. Select the new phone to connect to and follow the on screen
prompts.
If delete is selected, the
highlighted phone will be
deleted.
Making a Call Using the
Phone Book
For cell phones that support the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth
system can use the contacts stored
on your cell phone to make calls.
See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide or contact your wireless
provider to find out if this feature is
supported by your phone.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Phone
Book and Call Lists menus are
automatically available.
The Phone Book menu allows you
to access the phone book stored in
the cell phone to make a call.
The Call Lists menu allows you to
access the phone numbers from the
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
Missed Calls menus on your cell
phone to make a call.
To make a call using the Phone
Book menu:
1. Press
v/>once or twice
(depending on the radio).
2. Select Phone Book.
3. Search through the list by selecting the letter group the
phone book entry begins with,
or press the TUNE/MENU button to scroll through the entire list of
names/numbers in the
phone book.
4. Select the name or number you want to call.
To make a call using the Call
Lists menu:
1. Press
v/>once or twice
(depending on the radio).
2. Select Call Lists.
3. Select the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Missed
Calls list.
4. Select the name or number you want to call.
Making a Call
To make a call:
1. Press
v/>once or twice
(depending on the radio).
2. Enter the character sequence.
3. Select Call to start dialing the number.

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Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the infotainment system mutes and
a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
“Answer”and press the TUNE/
MENU knob to accept the call.
Declining a Call
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
“Decline” and press the TUNE/
MENU knob to decline the call.
Call Waiting
If equipped, call waiting must be
supported on the Bluetooth phone
and enabled by the wireless service
carrier to work.
Accepting a Call
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
“Answer” and press the TUNE/
MENU knob to accept the call. Declining a Call
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
“Decline”
and press the TUNE/
MENU knob to decline the call.
Switching Between Calls (Call
Waiting Calls Only)
To switch between calls:
1. Turn or press the TUNE/ MENU knob.
2. Select Switch Call from the menu.
Conference Calling
If equipped, conference calling and
three-way calling must be supported
on the Bluetooth phone and enabled
by the wireless service carrier
to work.
To start a conference while in a
current call:
1. Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select Enter Number.
3. Enter the character sequence then select Call. 4. After the call has been placed,
turn or press the TUNE/MENU
knob and choose Merge Calls.
5. To add more callers to the conference call, repeat
Steps 1−4. The number of
callers that can be added is
limited by your wireless service
carrier.
Ending a Call
Turn or press the TUNE/MENU
knob and select Hang Up.
Muting a Call
To Mute a Call
Turn or press the TUNE/MENU
knob and select Mute Call.
To Cancel Mute
Turn or press the TUNE/MENU
knob and select Mute Call.