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Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on the vehicle options,
some audio functions can be
controlled through the steering
wheel controls.
b/g(Push to Talk):Press to
interact with Bluetooth or voice
recognition. See Bluetooth on
page 75 orVoice Recognition on
page 68.
$/i(Mute/End Call): Press to
decline an incoming call, or to end a
current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again to
turn the sound on. Press to cancel
voice recognition.
_SRC^(Thumbwheel Control):
Press to select an audio source.
Use the thumbwheel to select the
next or previous favorite radio
station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and
Bluetooth Audio.
Use
_SRC to skip to the next song
or show using Pandora (if equipped)
or Stitcher. See Pandora Internet
Radio on page 26 orStitcher
Internet Radio on page 30.
+
x− (Volume): Press + to
increase the volume. Press −to
decrease.
See “Steering Wheel Controls” in
the owner manual.
Using the System
The infotainment system is
controlled by touching the screen,
and by using the knobs and other
buttons.
Voice recognition, through the
steering wheel controls, can be
used to control the infotainment
features.
Press
b/gon the steering wheel
controls to begin voice recognition.
See Voice Recognition on page 68.
Home Page
Touch Screen Buttons
The Home Page allows access to
many of the features.
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Back:Press to return to the
previous page.
Home: Press to go back to the
Home Page.
Fav: Press to display a page of
stored favorites AM, FM,
or SiriusXM® (if equipped) stations.
Keep pressing Fav to scroll through
the favorite pages.
More
r: Press to go to the
next page.
Home Page Customization
The first Home Page can be
customized. To add screen buttons:
1. Press Menu.
2. Press Customize.
3. Press a screen button to add or
remove from the first Home
Page. A
hindicates it will be
displayed. The maximum
number of buttons on Home
Page 1 is eight.
4. Press Done.
To move screen buttons:
1. Press Sort.
2. Press an icon to switch with another icon on the first Home
Page only.
3. Press Done.
To restore Home Page 1 defaults:
1. Press Menu.
2. Press Restore Home Page Defaults.
3. Press Yes or Cancel.
Home Page Features
Touch screen buttons are
highlighted when a feature is
available.
Various functions are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.
Press the Now Playing screen
button to display the active source
page. The sources available are
AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD,
USB/iPod, Pandora (if equipped),
Stitcher, and AUX.
See AM-FM Radio on page 15,
Satellite Radio on page 18, CD
Player on page 36, Pandora Internet
Radio on page 26, Stitcher Internet
Radio on page 30, and Auxiliary
Devices on page 44.
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Press the Navigation screen button
to display a map of your current
vehicle position. SeeUsing the
Navigation System on page 46,
Maps on page 49, Navigation
Symbols on page 49, and Configure
Menu on page 61.
Press the Destination screen button
to display the Destination Entry
home page or the Destination Menu.
The available screen buttons
provide easy access to a variety of
ways to enter a destination. See
Destination on page 52.
Press the Phone screen button to
display the Phone main page. See
Bluetooth on page 75 and
Hands-Free Phone on page 81.
Press the Config screen button to
display the Config main page. From
this display, you can adjust features
such as time and date, radio,
phone, navigation, vehicle, and
display. See Configure Menu on
page 61.
Press the Tone screen button to
display the Tone main page. Adjust
the tone and speakers by pressing
the screen buttons to change the
levels of sound for treble, midrange,
bass, fade, and balance. See
AM-FM Radio on page 15.
Press the Pictures screen button to
view pictures on your USB drive or
SD card. Pictures on the SD card
can only be viewed through a USB
adapter. See Pictures on page 35.
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Press the FM screen button to
display the FM main page and play
the current or last tuned FM station.
SeeAM-FM Radio on page 15.
Press the AM screen button to
display the AM main page and play
the current or last tuned AM station.
SeeAM-FM Radio on page 15.
Press the XM screen button (if
equipped) to display the XM main
page and play the current or last
tuned SiriusXM channel. See
AM-FM Radio on page 15 and
Satellite Radio on page 18.
Press the Pandora screen button (if
equipped) to display the Pandora
home page and streams
personalized radio stations based
on artists, songs, genres, and
comedians. See Pandora Internet
Radio on page 26.
Press the Stitcher screen button (if
equipped) to display the Stitcher
home page and streams news,
sports, and entertainment shows
through the audio system. See
Stitcher Internet Radio on page 30.
Press the CD screen button to
display the CD main page and play
the current or last CD track
selected. See CD Player on
page 36.
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Press theEBluetooth screen button
to display the Bluetooth Audio main
page to play music through a
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth
Audio on page 44.
Press the iPod screen button to
display the iPod main page and play
the current or last track selected.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 44.
Press the USB screen button to
display the USB main page and play
the current or last track selected.
SeeAuxiliary Devices on page 44.
Press the AUX screen button to
access any connected auxiliary
device. See Auxiliary Devices on
page 44.
Press the Weather screen button (if
equipped) to display the weather
main page. Select other
weather-related options from that
list. See “Weather (If Equipped)”
under Satellite Radio on page 18.
Press the Fuel screen button (if
equipped) to display detailed
nationwide fuel price. See “Fuel
Pricing” underSatellite Radio on
page 18
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Press the Movies screen button (if
equipped) to show detailed of local
movie theater listings, start times,
and ratings if available. See“Movie
Listings” inSatellite Radio on
page 18.
Press the Quick Info screen button
to access information on Audio
playing, OnStar Turn-by-Turn route
(if equipped), 5-day forecast,
Nearby Fuel Stations, and Movie
Showtimes. See Quick Info on
page 25.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays, use a
microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces.
Before wiping the surface with the
microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle
brush to remove dirt that could
scratch the surface. Then use the
microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to
clean. Never use window cleaners
or solvents. Periodically hand wash
the microfiber cloth separately,
using mild soap. Do not use bleach
or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly
and air dry before next use.
Notice: Do not attach a device
with a suction cup to the display.
This may cause damage and
would not be covered by the
warranty.
Software Updates
See the website for more
information.
Website Information
In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com
In Canada, see
www.chevrolet.gm.ca
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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
VOL/O(Volume/Power):
.Press to turn the radio on or off.
.Turn to increase or decrease the
volume of the active source.
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to adjust the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 9.
Radio Operation
The radio will work when the key is
in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. When the key is
turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF,
the radio will continue to work for
10 minutes or until the driver door is
opened.
The radio can be turned on by
pressing the power button on the
radio and will stay on for 10 minutes. Opening the driver door
will not turn the radio off when
pressing the power button.
Some radios may stay on longer
and reset the time for 10 minutes if
there are any additional presses of
any radio button.
The radio can be turned off at any
time by pressing the power button.
Audio Source
Press SOURCE or SRC on the
steering wheel controls to display
and scroll through the available
sources AM, FM, XM (if equipped),
Pandora (if equipped), Stitcher, CD,
USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio.
Infotainment System Settings
Tone Settings
To access the tone settings, press
TONE or the Tone Settings button
on the Home Page. Tone settings
are specific to each source.
To adjust the settings:
.Bass: Press + or
−to change
the level.
.Mid (Midrange): Press + or −to
change the level.
.Treble: Press + or −to change
the level.
.EQ: Press or turn the TUNE/
MENU knob to cycle through the
preset EQ options.
.Fade: Press the F or R button
for more sound from the front or
rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the front and rear
speakers.
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.Balance: Press the L or R button
for more sound from the left or
right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the left and right
speakers.
Finding a Station
Press SOURCE or SRC on the
steering wheel controls to select
AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora
(if equipped), Stitcher, CD, USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth Audio.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find
a radio station. To select a preset
station, press FAV to scroll through
the favorite pages and then press a
preset button on the radio or the
screen button.
Seeking a Station
Press
rSEEK or SEEK[to
search for a station.
AM
1. Press the AM screen button on the Home Page or select AM by
pressing SOURCE or SRC on
the steering wheel controls,
or say “Tune AM” or“AM”
through voice recognition.
2. Press the Menu screen button to display the AM stations or
categories.
3. Press to select an option. To update the station list, press
Refresh.FM
1. Press the FM screen button onthe Home Page or select FM by
pressing SOURCE or SRC on
the steering wheel controls,
or say “Tune FM” or“FM”
through voice recognition.
2. Press the Menu screen button to display the FM stations or
categories.
3. Press to select an option. To update the station list, press
Refresh.
