2013 CHEVROLET SONIC radio

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SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
gives digital radio reception from
coast to coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just
as with FM, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery,
or simply having the phone on. This
interference causes an increased
level of static while listening to the
radio. If static is received while
listening to the radio, unplug the
cellular phone and turn it off.
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.
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
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft, lint-free cloth,
or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a

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Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold SEEK
¨or©SEEK
to fast forward or rewind within the
current track.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.Press SEEK¨or©SEEK to
select the next or previous track.
.Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE 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
.Genres
.Folder View
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
USB Port
The USB Port, if equipped, is in the
storage area to the right of the
infotainment system. See Overview
(AM-FM Radio) on page 7‑3 orOverview (Radio with CD/USB) on
page 7‑7
orOverview (Radio with
Touchscreen) on page 7‑7.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑8.
1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack. See Auxiliary Devices on
page 7‑24.
2. USB Port.

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Radio Without Touchscreen
For vehicles with a USB port, the
following devices may be connected
and controlled by the infotainment
system:
.iPods
.PlaysForSure Devices (PFDs)
.USB Drives
.Zunes™
Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives,
and Zunes are compatible with the
infotainment system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Podcasts
.Genres
.Audiobooks
.Composers
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres,
Audiobooks, or Composers.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or
Off, then press the
/BACK button
to return to the main screen.
On: Plays tracks in the current
folder in random order.
Off: Plays tracks in the current
folder in sequential order. Repeat
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Repeat to On or Off, then press the
/BACK button to return to the main
screen.
On: Repeats the current track.
Off: Playback starts from the
beginning of the current track after
the last track finishes.
Connecting and Controlling a
PlaysForSure Device (PFD)
or Zune™
Connecting a PFD or Zune
Connect the PFD or Zune to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles

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Shuffle Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs (Random) to On
or Off.
On:Plays current tracks in random
order.
Off: Plays current tracks in
sequential order.
Repeat Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Repeat to On or Off.
Repeat On: Repeats the current
track.
Repeat Off: Playback starts from
the beginning of the current track
after the last track finishes.
Radio With Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play
music or movies by connecting an
auxiliary device to the USB port,
if equipped. USB Support
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Portable USB Hard Drives
.2G-5G iPod nano®
.1G-3G iPod touch®
.120GB/160GB iPod classic®
.3G/3GS/4/4S iPhone®
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple
®for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
®
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
go to www.apple.com/support.
The USB port can play both lower
and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg,
and .wav files stored on a USB
storage device. USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The Infotainment system supports:
.Up to 2,500 folders.
.Up to 10 folders in depth.
.Up to 2,500 music files.
.Up to 2,500 photo files.
.Up to 250 movie files.
.ID3 Tag (versions 1.0/1.1/2.2/
2.3/2.4).
.FAT16.
.FAT32.
.exFAT.
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod/iPhone
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect
one end of the device’
s cable to the
iPod/iPhone and the other end to
the USB port.

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The iPod/iPhone charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position. When the
vehicle is turned off, the iPod/
iPhone automatically powers off and
will not charge or draw power from
the vehicle's battery.
For more information on USB
usage, see“Audio System” in
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)
on page 7‑50 orPictures and
Movies (Picture System) on
page 7‑55 orPictures and Movies
(Movie System) on page 7‑56.
Auxiliary Devices
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack. The AUX input jack,
if equipped, is in the storage area to
the right of the infotainment system.
A second AUX input is on the front
of the infotainment system,
if equipped. See Overview (AM-FM
Radio) on page 7‑3 orOverview (Radio with CD/USB) on page 7‑7
or
Overview (Radio with
Touchscreen) on page 7‑7.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑8.
1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack
2. USB Port. See USB Port on
page 7‑20.
Radio Without Touchscreen
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the auxiliary input jack to use a
portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
jack can only be controlled using
the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the
O/VOL knob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
Radio With Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play
music or movies connected by the
auxiliary device.
Play will begin when the system has
finished reading the information on
the device.

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Playing Music
To play the music from the device,
if the device is already connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press audio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press AUX/USB.
To adjust the tone settings, see
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation on page 7‑8.
Playing Movies
Movies are not available while
driving. If the USB storage device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press picture and movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB (Movie).
For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/
iPhone to the AUX input terminal by
using the AUX cable for iPod/
iPhone to play movie files.
Using the AUX Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the AUX movie screen. The AUX menu is
displayed. 2. Press the desired menu.
.tone settings: Adjust the
sound setup. See
“Tone
Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen”
in Operation on page 7‑8.
.clock/temp display: To
display the clock and
temperature on the full
screen, select On or Off.
.display settings: Adjust the
brightness and contrast of
the screen.
3. Press
4.
Bluetooth Audio
Streaming Audio
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth. See
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on
page 7‑37 orBluetooth (Overview)
on page 7‑26 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑28 for help pairing a device.

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The music can be controlled by
controls on the device.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. Power on the device, pair, andconnect the device. The device
will displayed “GM Audio
Source.”
2. Once paired, press CD/AUX to select Bluetooth Audio.
3. Press the play button on the device to begin playback.
When selecting Bluetooth audio, the
radio may not be able to launch the
audio player on the connected
device to start playing. When the
vehicle is not moving, choose the
phone to begin playback. All devices launch audio differently.
When selecting Bluetooth audio as
a source, the radio may show as
paused on the screen. Press play
on the device to begin playback.
Some phones support sending
Bluetooth music information to
display on the radio. When the radio
receives this information, it will
check to see if any album art is
available and display it. For more
information about your phone and
supported Bluetooth features, see
www.gm.com/bluetooth.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.

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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
O/VOL knob 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 13‑15 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see
Operation
on page 7‑8.
Pairing Without Touchscreen
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 can be paired
separately to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the
same time. This requires the
device to be paired two times;
once as a
“hands-free” device
and once as an MP3 device.
.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 link to a
different paired phone, see
“Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.