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‐Directory
‐ Digit Store
Turn-by-Turn Directions
.Directory
.Plan Route
.Commands
‐ Directory
‐ Store Destination
‐ Plan Route
‐ Delete Destination
‐ Mute Directions
OnStar Info
.Messages
.Minutes
.My Number
.Commands
‐ Messages
‐ Virtual Advisor
‐ My Number
‐ Minutes ‐
Number Recall
‐ Advisor Playback
.Virtual Advisor
Virtual Advisor
Choose this option to connect to a
live Advisor.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice pass-thru allows access to the
voice recognition commands on the
cell phone, i.e. Siri or Voice
Command. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature.
To activate phone voice recognition
system, press and hold
b/gon
the steering wheel for approximately
two seconds.
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
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Bluetooth-enabled phones.
Available features and functions
may be dependent on the device.
On a current phone call screen, an
image of the contact from your
phone's contact list can be
displayed. Not all phones are
compatible with this feature.
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 7-3.
b/>(Phone/Mute): Press to
enter the Phone main menu. Press
and hold to mute or unmute.
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 7-68.
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.
See Voice Recognition on
page 7-68.
Bluetooth Audio
See Bluetooth Audio on page 7-40.
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.
SeeOnStar Overview on page 14-1.
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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
b/>.
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 3, 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.
7. Repeat to pair additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones/Devices
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone/Device
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
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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
b/g. 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
b/>once on the radio
or the Phone screen button.
2. Select Phone Book.
3. Select the letter group of the phone book entry to scroll
through the list of names/
numbers.
4. Select the name.
5. Select the number to call.
To make a call using the Call
Lists menu:
1. Press
b/>once on the radio
or the Phone screen button.
2. Select Call Lists.
3. Select the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Missed
Calls list.
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2. After the tone, say“Re-dial.”The
system dials the last number
called from the connected cell
phone.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of
the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will
be retained. This includes phone
pairing information. For directions
on how to delete this information,
see “Deleting a Paired Phone/
Device.”
Text Messaging
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system,
if equipped with text messaging, can
display text messages, play back a
message over the audio system,
and send a predefined message.
Not all phones support all functions
and work with Bluetooth. The radio
only supports the receipt of SMS text messages. A request may need
to be accepted on the phone or
some phone settings may need to
be changed to allow text messaging
to function. See the cell phone
manufacturer
’s user guide.
Using Text Messaging
1. Press the Messages button on the Home Page or select Text
Messages from the Phone main
screen. Until all text messages
are retrieved, the Home Page
icon will remain gray and the
Phone main screen option will
be removed.
This feature will be disabled if
the paired Bluetooth device does
not support SMS Text
Messaging.
2. Once all messages are
retrieved, the Text Message
Inbox displays. Select a
message for viewing. Viewing
messages is only available while
the vehicle is not in motion.
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3. View the message or selectListen to hear the message
through voice recognition. The
message view screen is locked
out while the vehicle is in
motion.
.Select Call to dial the contact or
number associated with the text.
Not all phones allow calling the
sender of the message and will
result in not being able to
select Call.
.Select Reply to reply to a text
message that was received as
an incoming message. Not all
phones allow message sending.
.Select the desired message from
the display of predefined
messages to send as the reply
message.
.Select Send to send that
message.
.Select Back to cancel and return
to the previous screen. Incoming Text Messages
A pop-up screen is displayed when
there is an incoming text. The
pop-up will remain on the screen
until Dismiss is selected.
.Select Listen to hear the
message through voice
recognition.
.Select View to view the
message. Viewing is not
available while the vehicle is in
motion.
.Select Reply to reply to the
message using a predefined
message.
.Select Call to dial the contact or
number associated with the text.
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8-2 Climate Controls
5. Front Defrost
6. ZONE
7. Passenger Temperature Control
8. Recirculation
9. Fan Control
10. Rear Window Defogger
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When this
button is pressed, the system
automatically controls the inside
temperature, the air delivery mode,
the air conditioning compressor, and
the fan speed. When AUTO appears
in the display, the system is in full
automatic operation. If any of the
controls are manually adjusted, the
AUTO indicator turns off in the
display.
1. Press the AUTO button, if the AUTO indicator does not appear
on the display.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.
3. Adjust the air outlets as desired. 4. Let the system stabilize for a few
minutes.
In cold weather, the system will limit
the blower speed until the engine
has warmed up.
Do not cover the solar sensor in the
center of the instrument panel, near
the windshield. See “Sensors”later
in this section.
The automatic climate control
system may not work as desired if
one or more of the instrument panel
outlets are closed.
Manual Operation
On/Off: Press9to turn the
system on or off.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan
speed appears on the infotainment
display.
Press the AUTO button to return to
automatic operation. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls:
The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the temperature
controls clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature.
The temperature setting between
21°C (70°F) and 23°C (74°F) is
recommended.
The temperature settings for each
side are shown in the temperature
control knob displays and the
infotainment display. If the
temperature control is past 30°C
(86°F), the display shows HI
(hottest). Turning it past 16°C
(61°F), shows LO (coolest).
ZONE: Press to synchronize the
driver and passenger temperatures.
Single-Zone Mode: All zones are
set to the same temperature. “Driver
has control” will be displayed on the
infotainment display. Turn the driver
temperature control to adjust the
system temperature.
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Dual-Zone Mode:Allows different
temperatures to be set for the driver
and passenger sides.
Enter Dual-Zone mode by adjusting
the passenger side temperature
when in Single-Zone mode.
Air Delivery Mode Controls:
Press
Y,),-, or[to change
the current airflow mode. The
current mode selection appears in
the display screen. Changing the
mode cancels the automatic
operation and the system goes into
semi-automatic operation. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Select from the following:
Y(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and
console outlet.
)(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets, console outlet and the floor
outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the
floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets with some air directed
to the outer instrument panel,
windshield, and side window outlets.
-(Defog): Air is directed to the
windshield, floor and side window
outlets. Use this mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and
warm the passengers.
5FRONT (Defrost): Press to
turn the defrost on or off. The
5
FRONT indicator appears in the
display. A portion of the air is
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets, with some air
directed to the outer instrument
panel outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning system on
or off. The
#appears on the
infotainment display when the air conditioning is on. When the air
conditioning is turned off,
#OFF
appears on the infotainment display.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture and heat from
the air.
The air conditioning might
automatically turn off during heavy
acceleration, abnormal system
pressure or very cold outside
temperatures.
Recirculation
h(Recirculation): Press to
change the air intake between
recirculated air and outside air.
h
appears on the infotainment display
when recirculation is activated.
The recirculation mode recycles
interior air and is not recommended
for extended use. If it is used for a
long period of time, the system
automatically lets some outside air
into the vehicle for ventilation.
Do not use the recirculation mode if
occupants are smoking.
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