2014 CHEVROLET SPARK USB

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7-20 Infotainment System
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 is used to
control the system. The system can
be used while in ACC/
ACCESSORY, ON/RUN. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9-18. 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.
There may be restrictions on using
Bluetooth wireless technology in
some locations.
Due to the variety of Bluetooth
devices and their firmware versions,
the device may respond differently
when performing over Bluetooth.
Refer to the cell phone
manufacturer’s user guide for
questions about the phone's
Bluetooth functionality.Bluetooth Controls
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, use the buttons
on the infotainment system and the
steering wheel to operate the
system.
Steering Wheel Controls
¦SEEK or SEEK¥(Next/
Previous): Press to go to the next
or previous radio station, song on
an iPod, or file on a USB device (if
equipped).
5/g(Push to Talk): Press to
interact with Bluetooth or OnStar,
if equipped. See Bluetooth
(Overview) on page 7-19 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on
page 7-21 orOnStar Overview on
page 14-1.
>/R(Mute/End Call): Press to
silence the vehicle speakers only.
Press again to turn the sound on.
Press to reject an incoming call,
or end a current call.
x+ orx− (Volume): Press to
increase or decrease the volume.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the
volume bar 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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Downloadable
Applications
Smartphone Link
(Overview)
Before Using Smartphone Link
If equipped, the vehicle can connect
to Pandora
®, Stitcher
SmartRadio™, or other available
applications through the
infotainment system. The
applications must be downloaded to
the device first, then connect the
device to the infotainment system.
Pandora is a free Internet radio
service that streams personalized
radio stations based on artists,
songs, genres, and comedians.
Create stations using the Pandora
website or smartphone application,
then use
-(thumbs up) or,
(thumbs down) to personalize
stations. To set up an account, or for
more information, go to www.pandora.com. Pandora may
not be available in Canada or
Mexico.
Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet
radio service that streams news,
sports, and entertainment shows
through the audio system. Create
personalized, on-demand stations or
discover new shows through
Stitcher's preset stations. To set up
an account, download the
application from the Android Market
or iTunes Store, or go to
www.stitcher.com.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection and the application
installed is required. Personal cell
phone data plans are used. Make
sure the latest version is installed
on the device and the volume is
turned up.
Smartphone Supported by
Application
To use Applications:
.Connect an iPod/iPhone using
the USB port.
.Connect Andriod™
phones
through Bluetooth.
iPod/iPhone Error Messages and
Solution
If the system fails to activate the
application on the iPod/iPhone
connected, an error message is
displayed as, “Unable to start
application, possible reasons.”
.Your iPhone is locked. To
resolve, unlock the iPhone.
.You have another active
application open. To resolve,
close the other active
application.
.You have not installed the
application on your iPhone. To
resolve, install the application on
the iPhone.
iOS Version Error
If the iOS version of the iPhone is
less than 4.0, the error message is
displayed as, “Your iPhone does
not allow this application to be
opened on a USB connection.
Please refer to owner ’s manual.”

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.Activate the application on your
iPhone, then press the desired
application menu on the
infotainment system.
Connecting Application Error
If the infotainment system fails to
activate the application on the
smartphone connected through
Bluetooth wireless technology, the
error message is displayed as,
“Connecting application error.”
.Reset all settings related to the
phone, then press the desired
application menu on the
infotainment system.
.Reconnect the smartphone and
infotainment system through
Bluetooth wireless technology,
then press the desired
application menu on the
infotainment system.
.When the application is stopped
on the smartphone, it usually
takes time to return to normal
operation. Try to activate the
application after 10–20 seconds. To switch to another application
while playing an application and
connected through the USB port,
press the HOME button on the iPod/
iPhone, then press the application
icon on the infotainment system.
Switching Between a USB
Connected Device and a
Bluetooth Device
When the iPhone is connected to
the infotainment system through the
USB port, and the infotainment
system is connected to another
phone through Bluetooth wireless
technology, press iPhone or
bluetooth phone on the smartphone
list menu to switch between the two
applications.
Displaying or Hiding Application
Icons
To display or hide application icons
on the smartphone link menu:
1. Press
D.
2. Press smartphone link.
3. Press SETTINGS.
4. Press the desired application icon to hide or display it on the
smartphone link screen.
5. Press OK.
If the activated application is on the
smartphone link menu, the
^is
activated in the upper position of the
HOME menu or playing screen.
How to Connect Application
This section explains a general
operation. It may vary depending on
the phone operation system,
versions and/or application versions.

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To connect an application:
1. Install the application on thesmartphone from Appstore or
Playstore.
2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through the
USB port or Bluetooth.
.iPhone: USB port
.Android phone: Bluetooth
3. Activate the application.
4. Press
Dto play the application
through the Infotainment system.
The smartphone link menu is
displayed.
5. Press the application icon.
6. The application screen is displayed.
Smartphone Link
(Pandora)
Some images and explanations may
vary by phone operating systems,
versions, and/or application (App)
versions. Using Pandora
1. Install the Pandora application
on the smartphone.
2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through the
USB port or Bluetooth wireless
technology.
.iPhone: USB connection.
.Android phone/BlackBerry
phone: Bluetooth wireless
technology.
3. Activate the Pandora application.
4. Press
D.
5. Press
^smartphone link.
6. Press Pandora. If the smartphone is not connected
to the infotainment system or the
application is not installed on the
smartphone, the Pandora menu is
not activated.
Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down
Rate tracks by using
-(thumbs up)
or
,(thumbs down).
Pause
.Pressjto pause.
.Pressrto resume.
Changing Tracks
Press
lto change to the next
track.
Bookmark
To bookmark a favorite artist or
track:
1. Press
Son the screen.
2. Press Artist or Track.

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Pandora Menus
Creating Stations from Currently
Playing Music
1. Press MENU. The Pandoramenu is displayed.
2. Press create station.
3. Press from currently playing.
4. Press Artist or Track.
5. Press the desired station. The station is added into the
Pandora menu automatically.
Creating Stations by Searching
by Artist or Track
1. Press MENU. The Pandora menu is displayed.
2. Press create station.
3. Press enter artist/track. The keypad is displayed.
4. Enter the artist or track name using the keypad, then press
Create. 5. Press the desired station. The
station is added into the
Pandora menu automatically.
Listening to Stations
1. Press MENU. The Pandora menu is displayed.
2. Press
QorRto scroll through
the list. Select the desired
station.
QuickMix
1. Press MENU. The Pandora menu is displayed.
2. Press QuickMix
Zto listen to a
selection of tracks from your
stations.
Tone Settings
1. Press MENU. The Pandora menu is displayed.
2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation on page 7-6.
Smartphone Link
(Stitcher)
Some images and explanations may
vary by phone operating systems,
versions, and/or application (App)
versions.
Using Stitcher
1. Install the Stitcher application on
the smartphone.
2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through the
USB port or Bluetooth wireless
technology.
.iPhone: USB connection.
.Android phone/BlackBerry
phone: Bluetooth wireless
technology.
3. Activate the Stitcher application.
4. Press
D.
5. Press
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6. Press Stitcher.
If the smartphone is not connected
to the infotainment system or the
application is not installed on the
smartphone, the Stitcher menu is
not activated.
Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down
Rate tracks by using
-(thumbs up)
or
,(thumbs down).
Pause
.Pressjto pause.
.Pressrto resume. Changing Stations
Press
lto change to the next
station.
Saving Favorites
To save a station as a favorite,
press
qon the stitcher screen.
Stitcher Menus
The Stitcher Station menu displays
available station data from the
Stitcher server.
1. Press MENU. The Stitcher Station menu is displayed.
2. Press
QorRto scroll through
the list. Select the desired
station.
Tone Settings
1. Press MENU. The Stitcher menu is displayed.
2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation on page 7-6.
Bluetooth Phone/
Devices
Pictures and Movies
(Audio System)
The infotainment system can play
the music files contained in the USB
storage device or iPod/iPhone
products.
Audio System Information
Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files
.Music files with .mp3, .wma,
.ogg, and .wav file name
extensions can be played.
.MP3 files that can be played are:
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps -
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05
kHz, and 16 kHz.
.Files with a bit rate above
128 kbps will result in higher
quality sound.

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.ID3 Tag information for MP3
files, such as the album name
and the artist, can be played.
.To display album title, track title,
and artist information, the file
should be compatible with the
ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.
Using USB Storage Devices and
iPod/iPhone
.Use a USB or flash memory type
storage device. Do not connect
using a USB adaptor.
.Do not connect and reconnect
the USB device repeatedly in a
short time, as this may cause
static electricity and problems
using the device.
.Use a USB device with a metal
connecting terminal.
.Connection with i-Stick Type
USB storage devices may be
faulty due to vehicle vibration.
.Do not to touch the USB
connecting terminal.
.Only USB storage devices
formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT
file system are recognized.
NTFS and other file systems are
not recognized.
.The time it takes to process files
will depend on the USB storage
device type and capacity, and
the type of files stored.
.Some USB storage device files
may not be compatible.
.Up to two USB devices and one
iPod can be played through a
USB hub. All devices may not be
supported, depending on the
performance of the USB hub.
If there is not enough power
supply, it may not operate
normally.
.Do not disconnect the USB
storage device while it is playing.
This may cause damage to the
product or affect the
performance of the USB device.
.Disconnect the USB storage
device when the ignition is
turned off. If the ignition is turned on while the USB device is
connected, the USB device may
be damaged or may not operate
normally.
.USB storage devices can only
be connected for playing music/
movies, viewing photo files,
or upgrading.
.Do not use the USB terminal to
charge USB accessory
equipment. The heat generated
may cause performance issues
or damage.
.Store files in the top-level drive
of the USB storage device.
When the logical drive is
separated from the device, only
the USB music files from the
top-level logical drive can be
played. Music files stored on
USB storage devices may not
play normally if an application is
loaded by partitioning a separate
drive.
.Music files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
cannot be played.

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.USB storage device capacity
limit is 2,500 music files, 2,500
photo files, 250 movie files,
2,500 folders, and 10 stages of
folder structure. The iPod/iPhone
can play all music files
supported, but will only display
up to 2,500 files on the screen in
alphabetical order.
.Some iPod/iPhone product
models may not support the
connectivity or functionality of
this product.
.Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables
supported by iPod/iPhone
products. Other connection
cables cannot be used.
.The iPod/iPhone may be
damaged if it is connected to the
vehicle with the ignition on.
When not in use, disconnect the
iPod/iPhone.
.When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the USB port by
using the iPod/iPhone cable, the
Bluetooth music is not
supported.
.Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port by using the iPod/
iPhone cable to play the music
files. When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the AUX input
terminal, the music file will
not play.
.The iPod/iPhone playback
functions and the information
displayed may be different when
played on the infotainment
system.
.Refer to the table for the
classification items related to the
search function provided by the
iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
.Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
.Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the USB device.
.If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.