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Map Settings:Press to enter the
submenu to change Automatic
Zoom, enable Speed Limit display
on map, and change Map Display
settings.
Map Display: Press to change the
screen background.
.The Automatic setting adjusts
the screen background
automatically depending on the
exterior lighting conditions.
.The Day setting brightens the
map background.
.The Night setting darkens the
map background.
To change the overall brightness
setting for the display, use the
vehicle interior lighting instrument
panel illumination control.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, and
map data.
At times, other interference such as
the satellite condition, road
configuration, condition of the
vehicle, and/or other circumstances
can affect 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. When the
vehicle is not receiving signals from
the satellites, a symbol appears on
the map screen. See Navigation
Symbols on page 49.
This system might not be available
or interference can occur if any of
the following are true:
.Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
.Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see
Problems with Route Guidance on
page 67 andIf the System Needs
Service on page 68.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons:
.The road system has changed.
.The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as sand,
gravel, or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling on
winding roads or long straight
roads.
.The vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle.
.The surface streets run parallel
to a freeway.
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.The vehicle has been transferred
by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
.The current position calibration
is set incorrectly.
.The vehicle is traveling at high
speed.
.The vehicle changes directions
more than once, or the vehicle is
turning on a turn table in a
parking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/or
exiting a parking lot, garage, or a
lot with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not received.
.A roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle.
.Tire chains have been installed.
.The tires are replaced or worn.
.The tire pressure for the tires is
incorrect.
.This is the first navigation use
after the map data is updated.
.The 12-volt battery is
disconnected for several days.
.The vehicle is driving in heavy
traffic where driving is at low
speeds, and the vehicle is
stopped and started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can
occur under one or more of the
following conditions:
.The turn was not made on the
road indicated.
.Route guidance might not be
available when using automatic
rerouting for the next right or
left turn.
.The route might not be changed
when using automatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance when
turning at an intersection.
.Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.
.It could take a long time to
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving.
.Automatic rerouting might
display a route returning to the
set waypoint if heading for a
destination without passing
through a set waypoint.
.The route prohibits the entry of a
vehicle due to a regulation by
time or season or any other
regulation which may be given.
.Some routes might not be
searched.
.The route to the destination
might not be shown if there are
new roads, if roads have
recently changed, or if certain
roads are not listed in the map
data. SeeMaps on page 49.
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, park with the vehicle
running for two to five minutes, until
the vehicle position updates. Make
sure the vehicle is parked in a
location that is safe and has a clear
view of the sky and away from large
obstruction.
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If the System Needs
Service
If the navigation system needs
service and the steps listed here
have been followed but there are
still problems, see your dealer for
assistance.
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the
most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map data is updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed.
For questions about the operation of
the navigation system or the update
process, contact the GM Nav Disc
Center toll-free phone number,
1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472)
or go to the center’s website,
www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are
needed, call the GM Nav Disc
Center or order a new Map Update
online. To order map data, have the
vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available. See
“Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)”
in the owner manual.
After receiving the updated map
data, see Maps on page 49.
Database Coverage
Explanations
Coverage areas vary with respect to
the level of map detail available for
any given area. Some areas feature
greater levels of detail than others.
If this happens, it does not mean
there is a problem with the system.
As the map data is updated, more
detail can become available for
areas that previously had limited
detail. See Map Data Updates on
page 68.
Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation of the
infotainment system features.
Voice recognition can be used when
the radio is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See “Retained Accessory Power
(RAP)” in the owner manual. The
system maintains a minimum
volume level.
Using Voice Recognition
1. Pressb/gon the steering
wheel. The audio system mutes.
A voice prompt states, “Please
say a command.” Wait until the
tone is heard before speaking.
If there is no tone, make sure
that the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is active,
the system displays a
gsymbol
in the top right of the screen.
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audiobook. For example, say
"Search audiobook
Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific playlist. For
example, say "Search playlist
Search Podcast (podcast name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all tracks in a specific podcast. For
example, say "Search podcast
More Like This:Instructs the
system to create a playlist of tracks
similar to the current track playing.
Settings Commands
Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose
(set) off (mode): Instructs the
system to turn voice prompts on or
off. When off, this feature turns off
voice prompts.
Language (language): Instructs
the system to set the language. List Devices:
Instructs the system
to give a list of devices to use.
Other Commands
Goodbye: Instructs the system to
end a phone call or voice
recognition.
Cancel: Instructs the system to
cancel an action.
Go Back, Back, Previous:
Instructs the system to go back to a
prior menu.
Main Menu: Instructs the system to
go to the main menu.
Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right,
Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it,
Probably, You Bet: These can be
used to say “Yes.”
No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong,
Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No
I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not:
These can be used to say “No.”
Next Page, Page Down: Instructs
the system to scroll forward one
page in a list. Previous Page, Page Up:
Instructs
the system to scroll back one page
in a list.Navigation Commands (If
Equipped)
To activate the navigation voice
recognition:
1. Press
b/gon the steering
wheel. The audio system mutes.
A voice prompt says, “Please
say a command.” Wait until the
tone is heard before speaking.
If there is no tone, make sure
the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is active,
the system displays a symbol in
the top right of the screen.
2. Clearly speak the command “Navigation.”
3. Clearly speak one of the commands in this section.
The following commands only apply
once the Navigation command is
given.
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Change Country:Changes the
country origin to input a destination
from that region. The system will
accept United States, Canada,
or Mexico.
Address or Destination: Allows
an address to be stated as a
one-shot method. The system will
recognize the address if stated all at
once or say a city center. An
example is to say, “200
Renaissance Street, Detroit,
Michigan” or“Detroit, Michigan.”
Directed Address: Allows an
address to be stated one step at a
time. The format will be State, City,
Street, then House Number.
Intersection: Allows an
Intersection to be stated as the
destination. The format will be
State, City, Street, then Junction.
Home: Instructs the system to start
guidance to address saved as
My Home. Contact:
When a phone is paired
to the system, which contains
Address Information stored for
contacts, the address associated
with that contact can become a
route. If the system cannot resolve
the address, an error displays.
Points of Interest or POI: Allows a
Point of Interest to be stated as a
destination. Become familiar with
the POI categories and
sub-categories in the system by
pressing Destination from the Home
Page or DEST from the faceplate,
then selecting Point of Interest. POI
commands for Along Route and
Around Destination will be available
if route guidance is active.
Add Waypoint: Allows addition of
individual waypoints or the
destination. The system will ask for
the choice of entry method to
continue. An example is to say, “POI
Along Route” or“Intersection.”
Delete Waypoint: When guidance
is active, this command allows the
deletion of individual waypoints or the destination. If guidance is not
active the system will indicate the
destination list is empty.
Where Am I?, My Location,
or Current Position:
Instructs the
system to give the current position
of the vehicle.
Help: The system plays back more
specific help commands associated
with Navigation or a Navigation
sub-feature.
OnStar Command (If Equipped)
To activate OnStar voice
recognition, press
=on the mirror
or press
b/gon the steering
wheel and say “OnStar”after the
beep. This will active the OnStar
voice control. See OnStar in the
owner manual.
Help Commands
.Help
.Hands-Free Calling
.Turn-by-Turn Directions
.OnStar Info
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Bluetooth Phone/
Devices
Bluetooth
Overview
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system can
interact with many cell phones and
devices, allowing:
.Placing and receiving hands-free
calls.
.Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle. The phone book will
only display when that phone is
connected.
.Placing outgoing calls by voice
recognition.
The system can be used while in
ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). The range of the Bluetooth
system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
The radio can connect to most Bluetooth-enabled phones.
Available features and functions
may be dependent on the device.
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 and start
voice recognition.
$/i(Mute/End Call): Press to
end a call, decline an incoming call,
or cancel voice recognition.
+
x− (Volume): Press + or−to
increase or decrease the volume.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Overview
on page 3.
V(Phone): Press to enter the
Phone main menu.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
When using voice recognition:
.The system may not recognize
voice commands if there is too
much background noise.
.A tone sounds to indicate that
the system is ready for a voice
command. Wait for the tone and
then speak.
.Speak clearly in a calm and
natural voice.
See Voice Recognition on page 68.
Audio 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.
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SeeVoice Recognition on page 68.
Bluetooth Audio
See Bluetooth Audio on page 44.
Pairing with Infotainment
Controls
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired 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” in the owner manual.
Pairing Information
.A Bluetooth-enabled phone and
an audio playback device can be
paired to the system at the
same time.
.Up to five devices 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
radio will connect to the first
phone in the list or to the phone
that was previously connected.
Pairing a Phone/Device
1. Press the CONFIG button or
V.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Pair Device (Phone). The radio displays “Please start
Bluetooth search on your phone.
Confirm or enter number:.” If the
device supports a four-digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN), it will display. The PIN is
used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
5. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make
and model in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 4, or to
confirm the six-digit code
matches. The system recognizes
the new connected phone after
the pairing process is complete.
6. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book
download, select always accept
and allow. The phone book may
not be available if not accepted.
Some phones will put
connection request or
phonebook request in a pull
down task bar at the top of the
screen. Drag down the task bar
and look for connection/
phonebook request and accept.
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1. PressV. The system responds
“Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Device List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name to delete is
unknown, see “Listing All Paired
and Connected Phones.”
1. Press
V. The system responds
“Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete Device.”
3. The system responds with: “To
delete a device, please touch its
name on the screen.” Select the
device to delete on the display
and it will be removed.
To cancel this command, press
$/
ion the steering wheel control or
press the
}BACK button on the
radio faceplate. Connecting to a Different Phone
or Device
To connect to a different cell phone,
the system looks for the next
available cell phone. Depending on
the cell phone to be connected, this
command may need to be repeated.
1. Press
V. The system responds
“Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Change Phone.”
.To select a device, press
the name on the display.
.If another cell phone is not
found, the original phone
remains connected.
Making a Call Using Phone
Book and Infotainment
Controls
For cell phones that support the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth
system can use the contacts stored
on the cell phone to make calls. See
the cell phone manufacturer‘s user guide or contact the wireless
provider to find out if this feature is
supported.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Phone
Book and Call Lists menus are
automatically available.
The Phone Book menu allows
access to the phone book stored in
the cell phone to make a call.
The Call Lists menu allows access
to the phone numbers from the
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
Missed Calls menus on the cell
phone to make a call.
The radio will display the first 1,000
contacts and the phone numbers for
each contact including Home, Work,
Mobile, and Other.
To make a call using the Phone
Book menu:
1. Press
Vonce on the radio or
the Phone screen button.
2. Select Phone Book.