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7-6 Infotainment System
4(Information):Press to switch
the display between the radio
station frequency and the time.
When the ignition is in the OFF
position, press
4to display the time.
For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA,
or RDS features, press
4to display
additional text information related to
the current FM-RDS or XM station;
or CD, MP3, or WMA song.
If information is available during XM,
CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the
song title information displays on
the top line of the display and artist
information displays on the bottom
line. When information is not
available, “NO INFO” displays.
Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service,
CD, MP3, and WMA features): If
additional information is available
for the current song being played,
Auto Text will automatically page/
scroll the information every
five seconds above the FAV presets
on the radio display. To activate Auto Text:
1. Press MENU to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the softkey under the AUTO TXT tab on the radio
display.
3. Press the softkey under the ON tab on the radio display.
If
4is pressed and the song title or
artist information is longer than what
can be displayed, the extra
information will page every
five seconds when Auto Text is
activated.
Speed Compensated Volume
(SCV): The Speed Compensated
Volume (SCV) feature automatically
adjusts the radio volume to
compensate for road and wind noise
as the vehicle speeds up or slows
down, so that the volume level is
consistent. To activate SCV:
1. Set the radio volume.
2. Press the MENU button to
display the radio setup menu.
3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM (automatic
volume) tab on the radio display.
4. Press the softkey under the Speed Compensated Volume
setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High)
to select the level of radio
volume compensation. Press the
softkey located below the BACK
tab on the MENU SETUP
display or let the display time out
after approximately 10 seconds.
Each higher setting allows for
more radio volume
compensation at faster vehicle
speeds.
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7-8 Infotainment System
To quickly adjust all speaker and
tone controls to the middle position,
press
ffor more than two seconds
until a beep sounds.
Radio Messages
Calibration Error: The audio
system has been calibrated for the
vehicle from the factory.
If Calibration Error displays, it
means that the radio has not been
configured properly for the vehicle
and it must be returned to your
dealer for service.
Locked: This message displays
when the TheftLock
®system has
locked up the radio. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Operation (Radio with
Touchscreen)
Infotainment Controls
PUSH/O(Volume/Power):
.Press to turn the system on
and off.
.Turn to adjust the volume.
Z(Eject): Press to eject a disc
from the CD player. See CD Player
(Radio with Touchscreen) on
page 7-23 orCD Player (Radio
without Touchscreen) on page 7-21.
AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
connection for external audio
devices.
PUSH/SEL (Select):
.Turn to manually find a station or
highlight a menu selection.
.Press to select a highlighted
selection.
D(Home Page): Press to go to
the Home Page. See “Home Page”
in this section. SRCE (Source):
Press to change
the audio source to AM, FM,
SiriusXM
®(if equipped), CD, USB,
iPod®, or AUX.
FAV (Favorites Menu): In AM, FM,
or SiriusXM, press to display or
change the current favorite page
number above the preset buttons.
Keep pressing to scroll through the
favorites pages. The stored stations
for each list display on the bottom of
the screen. The number of preset
Favorite Pages can be changed by
pressing the Settings button on a
Home Page, then pressing
Favorites Pages, and then selecting
the number of Favorite Pages.
©SEEK (Previous/Reverse):
1. AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous
strong station. Press and hold
for Scan. Press
©again to stop
the scan.
2. CD, USB: Press to seek to the beginning of the current or
previous track.
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a beep is heard and the new
preset information displays on
that screen button.
2. Repeat for each preset.
Mixed-Band Presets
Each favorite page can store
five preset stations. The presets
within a page can be from different
radio bands.
To scroll through the pages, press
FAV or the FAV screen button on the
top bar. The current page number
displays above the preset buttons.
The stored stations for each favorite
page display on the preset buttons.
To change the number of favorite
pages displayed:
1. Press Settings on the Home Page.
2. Press Favorite Pages.
3. Select the number of pages to display. Recalling a Preset Station
To recall a preset station from a
favorites page, do one the following:
.Press the FAV screen button at
the top bar to display the preset
pop-up. Press one of the preset
screen buttons to go to the
selected preset station.
.In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped) main page, press one
of the preset screen buttons to
go to the selected preset station.
Satellite Radio (Radio
without Touchscreen)
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM
Service needs to be reactivated, the
radio will display
“No Subscription
Please Renew” on channel XM1.
For more information, contact
SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or
1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
Finding a Station
BAND: Press to switch between
AM, FM, or SiriusXM. The selection
displays.
f(Tune): Turn to select radio
stations.
©SEEK and¨SEEK: Press to go
to the previous or next station and
stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold
©
or¨until a beep sounds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few
seconds, then goes to the next
station. Press either arrow again to
stop scanning.
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7-18 Infotainment System
If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
No Artist Info:No artist
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Title Info: No song title
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No CAT Info: No category
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Information: No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
No Subscription Please Renew:
SiriusXM subscription needs to be
reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at
www.siriusxm.com or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
CAT Not Found:
There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver
in the vehicle could have previously
been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM receivers cannot be
swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having
the vehicle serviced, check with
your dealer.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the XM
Radio eight-digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate the
service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer. Check XM Receivr:
If this
message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver
could have a fault. Consult with your
dealer.
XM Not Available: If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
Satellite Radio (Radio
with Touchscreen)
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM®
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
For more information, see
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
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Vehicle Care 10-9
specification. See“Specification”
earlier in this section for more
information.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils with the dexos
specification and displaying the
dexos certification mark are all that
is needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the filter before disposal. Never
dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and, at this time, the system must
be reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
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Service and Maintenance 11-3
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil on page 10-7.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure on
page 10-42.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection on page 10-48.
.Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-19.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system might not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for more than a year. The engine oil
and filter must be changed at least
once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-9.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10-48.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10-7 andEngine Oil
Life System on page 10-9.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10-12.
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10-19.
.Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10-73. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10-24.
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Customer Information 13-13
Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian
Government
If you live in Canada, and you
believe that the vehicle has a safety
defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, and notify General
Motors of Canada Limited. Call
Transport Canada at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
80 rue Noel
Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Vehicle Data
Recording and
Privacy
The vehicle has a number of
computers that record information
about the vehicle’s performance and
how it is driven. For example, the
vehicle uses computer modules to
monitor and control engine and
transmission performance, to
monitor the conditions for airbag
deployment and deploy them in a
crash, and, if equipped, to provide
antilock braking to help the driver
control the vehicle. These modules
may store data to help the dealer
technician service the vehicle.
Some modules may also store data
about how the vehicle is operated,
such as rate of fuel consumption or
average speed. These modules may
retain personal preferences, such as
radio presets, seat positions, and
temperature settings.