2015 CHEVROLET SONIC USB port

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USB Support
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Devices that support Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP)
.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.
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.
Connecting a MTP USB Device
To connect a USB device, connect
the device to the USB port.
Once the infotainment system
finishes reading the information on
the device it will be automatically
played.

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If a non-readable device that
support MTP is connected, then an
error message will appear and the
infotainment system will be
automatically switched to the
previous audio function.
All files may not play. File loading
may take a few minutes. A MTP
device that has external memory
may be recognized as USB1/USB2.
Auxiliary Devices
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack. If equipped with a
touchscreen radio, the AUX input
jack is in the storage area to the
right of the infotainment system.
If equipped with a non-touchscreen
radio, the AUX input is on the front
of the infotainment system. See
Overview (Radio with Touchscreen)
on page 7-7orOverview (AM-FM
Radio) on page 7-3 orOverview
(Radio with CD/USB) on page 7-5. 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.
iPhone 5 cell phones have a
connector which no longer supports
AUX connections to the radio. This
feature is limited to older versions of
iPhone. 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.

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Making a Call with Speed Dial
Numbers
Press and hold the speed dial
number using the keypad on the
telephone screen.
Only speed dial numbers already
stored on the cell phone can be
used for speed dial calls. Up to
two-digit speed dial numbers are
supported.
For two-digit speed dial numbers,
press and hold the second digit to
make a call to the speed dial
number.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
the device can be connected 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.

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.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.”
.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 failed.”
.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 HOME 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
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3. Press SETTINGS.
4. Press the desired applicationicon to hide or display it on the
smartphone link menu.
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.
Connecting an Application
This section explains a general
operation. It may vary depending on
the phone operation system,
versions, and/or application
versions. To connect an application:
1. Install the application on the
smartphone 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.

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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 onthe 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
^smartphone link.
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 7-8.

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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.
.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 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