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.File systems supported: FAT32,
NTFS, Linux, and HFS+.
.The following restrictions apply
for the data stored on a USB
MP3 player or USB device:
‐Maximum folder structure
depth: eight levels.
‐ Maximum number of MP3/
WMA files that can be
displayed: 10,000.
‐ Playlist entries must be in the
form of relative paths.
‐ The system attribute for
folders/files that contain audio
data must not be set.
To play a USB device, do one of the
following:
.Connect the USB and it begins
to play.
.Press the Now Playing screen
button on the Home Page.
.Press SRCE to scroll until the
USB source screen is available.
.Pressb/gon the steering
wheel controls to select songs
by Artist, Album, Song Title,
or Song Genre. See Voice
Recognition on page 7-68.
The following playlist formats are
supported:
.M3U (Standard and Extended)
.iTunes
.PLS (Standard)
.WAX
.ASX
.RMP
The radio supports plugging a cell
phone in as a USB drive as long as
the cell phone supports USB mass
storage class or has USB disc drive
support enabled. While the USB source is active, use
the following to operate USB
function:
TUNE/MENU Knob:
Turn to scroll
through the list. Turn quickly to fast
scroll alphabetically through large
lists.
J(Play/Pause): Press to start,
pause, or resume play of the current
media source.
©SEEK (Previous/Reverse):
.Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, the
previous track plays. If playing
longer than five seconds, the
current track restarts.
.Press and hold to reverse
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
¨SEEK (Next/Forward):
.Press to seek to the next track.
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.Press and hold to advance
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
USB Menu
The following are available through
the USB Menu:
Shuffle: Press to play the tracks
randomly. Press again to stop
shuffle.
Play More Like This:
1. Press to automatically create a playlist of songs that are like the
song currently playing.
2. The radio will show “Playlist
Creation Succeeded” and
continue playing the
current song.
Playlist Creation Failed may
appear if a song is not found in
the Gracenote Database.
Delete Automatic Playlist: Press
to delete a More Like this playlist. Folders:
Press to open a folder list
to access the files within the folder
structure.
Playlists:
1. Press to view the playlists on the USB.
2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Artists:
1. Press to view the list of artists on the USB.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, press All Songs or press an album and
then select a song from the list.
Albums:
1. Press to view the albums on the USB.
2. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album. 3. Select a song from the list to
begin playback.
Genres:
1. Press to view the genres on the USB.
2. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Songs:
1. Press to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. Songs are displayed as they are stored on the disc. To begin
playback, select a song from
the list.
File System and Naming
The songs, artists, albums, and
genres are taken from the file’s
song information and are only
displayed if present. The radio
displays the file name as the track
name if the song information is not
available.
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Playing from an iPod®
This feature supports the following
iPod models:
.iPod classic®(6th generation)
.iPod nano®(3G, 4G, 5G,
and 6G)
.iPod touch®(1G, 2G, 3G,
and 4G)
There may be problems with the
operation and function in the
following situations:
.When connecting an iPod on
which a more recent version of
the firmware is installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system.
.When connecting an iPod on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect an iPod:
1. Connect one end of the standard iPod USB cable to the iPod's
dock connector. 2. Connect the other end to the
USB port in the center console.
iPod music information displays on
the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system.
The iPod battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
The iPod shuts off and stops
charging when the vehicle is
shut off.
If the iPod is an unsupported model,
it can still be listened to in the
vehicle by connecting to the
auxiliary input jack using a standard
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
iPod Menu
Use the iPod Menu to select:
Shuffle: Press to play the tracks
randomly. Press again to stop
shuffle.
Play More Like This: Allows the
radio to create playlists with songs/
tracks that are similar to what is
being listen to. The radio will create
a playlist with up to 30 similar
songs. The playlist will appear in the
Playlist category of the menu for
future listening.
1. Press to automatically create a
playlist of songs that are like the
song currently playing.
2. The radio will show "Playlist Creation Succeeded" and
continue playing the
current song.
Delete Automatic Playlist: Press
to delete a More Like This playlist.
Playlists:
1. Press to view the playlists on the iPod.
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2. Select a playlist name to view alist of all songs in the playlist.
3. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Artists:
1. Press to view the artists on the iPod.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums with songs by
the artist.
3. Select an album.
4. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Albums:
1. Press to view the albums on the iPod.
2. Select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Songs:
1. Press to view a list of all songs on the iPod. 2. Select the song from the list to
begin playback.
Genres:
1. Press to view the genres on the iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view a list of artists of that genre.
3. Select an artist to view albums or All Albums to view all albums
of that genre.
Podcasts:
1. Press to view the podcasts on the iPod.
2. Select a podcast name to begin playback.
Composers:
1. Press to view the composers on the iPod.
2. Select the composer to view a list of songs by that composer.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Audiobooks:
1. Press to view the audiobooks on
the iPod.
2. Select the audiobook from the list to begin playback.
Playing from an iPhone or iPad
This feature supports the following
iPhone or iPad models:
.iPhone®(2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S,
and 5)
.iPad®(1G, 2G)
Follow the same instructions as
stated earlier for using an iPod. To
use voice recognition to play music,
say “Play USB,” “Play Artist,” “Play
Album,” “Play Song,” or“Play
Genre.” SeeVoice Recognition on
page 7-68.
iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
Troubleshooting
When an iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad are connected through USB
and Bluetooth, the audio may not be
heard when the iPod source on the
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radio is selected. If a phone call is
received while listening to the iPod
source and there is no audio for the
iPod after the source, then go to the
Airplay icon on the device and
select dock connector or disconnect
and reconnect the dock connector
on the device.
Some functionality may differ based
on operating system version on
device.
USB Troubleshooting
If the device is not being recognized
or the music is missing screen
information, restore the radio
defaults:
1. Press Config.
2. Press Radio Settings.
3. Press Software Versions Menu.
4. Press Clear and Reset Radio.
5. Press Yes.
Pair the phone again and the device
will have to index again.Bluetooth Audio and Voice
Recognition
See
Bluetooth Audio on page 7-40
and Voice Recognition on page 7-68
for information using voice
recognition with Bluetooth audio.
Make sure all devices have the
latest software downloaded.
Auxiliary Devices
This vehicle has an auxiliary input
jack in the center console. Possible
auxiliary audio sources include:
.Laptop computer
.MP3 player
.Tape player
This jack is not an audio output. Do
not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack. Set up any
auxiliary device while the vehicle is
parked.
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable
from the auxiliary device to the
auxiliary input jack. When a device
is connected, the system automatically begins playing audio
from the device over the vehicle
speakers.
If an auxiliary device has already
been connected, but a different
source is currently active, do one of
the following:
.Press SRCE to scroll all of the
available audio source screens,
until the AUX source screen is
selected.
.Say
“Play Front AUX” using
voice recognition to play the
auxiliary device. See Voice
Recognition on page 7-68.
.Press the AUX screen button on
the Home Page.
Bluetooth Audio
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth device. See
“Pairing a Phone/Device” under
Bluetooth on page 7-74.
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To play music through a Bluetooth
device:
1. Power on the device, pair, andconnect the device.
2. Music can be launched by doing one of the following:
.Press the Bluetooth Audio
screen button on the
Home Page.
.Press SRCE until Bluetooth
Audio is selected.
.Press the SRC button on
the steering wheel controls
until Bluetooth Audio is
selected. See Steering
Wheel Controls on
page 7-5.
.Use voice recognition. See
Voice Recognition on
page 7-68.
The music can be controlled by
either the infotainment controls or
the controls on the device. When a phone is connected to the
system through Bluetooth Audio the
phone notifications and sounds may
not be heard on the phone until
Bluetooth is disconnected.
Notification features may vary based
on the phone. Check the phone’s
manufacture information for
notification support.
Bluetooth Audio Menu
Press the Menu screen button and
the following may display:
Shuffle:
Press the TUNE/MENU
knob to turn shuffle on or off. Not all
devices support the shuffle feature.
When selecting Bluetooth audio, the
Bluetooth device internal music
player may not open depending on
the status of the device. All devices
launch and play back audio
differently. Make sure the correct
audio source is playing on the
device for Bluetooth audio playback
on the radio. When the vehicle is
not moving, use the device to begin
playback. When selecting Bluetooth audio as
a source, the radio may source to
Bluetooth Audio Paused screen and
no audio playing. Press play on the
device or push
Jto begin
playback. This may happen
depending on how the device
communicates over Bluetooth.
Some phones support sending
Bluetooth music information to
display on the radio. When the radio
receives this information, it will
check to see if any album art is
available and display it.
When playing music on the radio
from a Bluetooth device, make sure
the Bluetooth device is unlocked
and the intended music application
is showing on the home screen.
For iPhone/iPod touch and iPad
devices, Bluetooth Audio will not
work if the device is connected
through the USB and Bluetooth at
the same time.
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OnStar System
OnStar®with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up
to seven devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, and laptops,
can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in
Wi-Fi
®hotspot.Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to connect to an
OnStar Advisor for assistance. See
www.onstar.com for a detailed
instruction guide, vehicle availability,
details, and system limitations.
Services and apps vary by make,
model, year, carrier, availability, and
conditions. 4G LTE service is
available in select markets. 4G LTE
performance is based on industry
averages and vehicle systems
design. Some services require a
data plan.
Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
Use the NAV button on the
faceplate or Home Page to access
the navigation map.
Press the NAV button again to
change between alternative views of
the normal split and full map views.
The Menu screen button at the
bottom right side of the display
accesses the Navigation Menu.
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The available line items may display
on the Navigation Menu:
Destination Entry/Route Menu
Press to enter the Destination Entry
screen where a destination can be
entered when guidance is inactive.
Press to enter Route Menu to
modify the current route, cancel
destination, or add a waypoint when
guidance is active.Heading Indicator
Press Heading Indicator to display
the Map View. There are three
indicator settings:
.2D North Up: Displays North at
the top of the map screen
regardless of the direction the
vehicle is traveling.
.2D Heading Up: Displays the
direction the vehicle is traveling.
The shaded triangle icon points
North.
.3D Heading Up: Is the same as
2D Heading Up, but the map is
in 3D.Map Modes
Press to change the view of the
maps while using the navigation
function. The system offers a variety
of full and split views. Some views
are only selectable when route
guidance is active.
An alternative method to change the
view of the maps would be to press
the map mode icon.
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