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Auto Volume:If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD” previously in
this section.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings:
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
equalizer settings. See “EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio on page 7-8.
Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/
iPhone®
This feature supports the following
devices:
.iPod nano®(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation)
.iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation).
.iPod classic®(6th generation)
.iPod touch®(1st and 2nd
generation)
.iPad
.iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 4 There may be problems with
operation and function in the
following situations:
.When connecting a device with
a more recent version of the
firmware installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system.
.When connecting a device on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect and control a device:
1. Connect one end of the standard USB cable to the device's dock
connector.
2. Connect the other end to a USB port in the center console. See
Center Console Storage on
page 4-2.
3. Press the MEDIA button to select the source.
The music information displays on
the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system. The device battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
When the vehicle is off while a
device is connected using the USB
cable, the device battery stops
charging and the device will
automatically turn off.
If the device 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.
Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
device Menu and the following may
display:
Browse:
Select to display the files
or songs on the device. See
“Browse Device Media” later in this
section.
Tone Settings: Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM Radio
on page 7-8.
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Auto Volume:If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD” previously in
this section.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings:
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
equalizer settings. See “EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio on page 7-8.
Browse Device Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the playlists
stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select a playlist
name to view a list of all songs
in the playlist.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song
from the list to begin playback.
Artists:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the artists
stored on the device. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to select an artist
name to view a list of all albums
by the artist.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an album
name to view a list of all songs
on the album.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song
from the list to begin playback.
Albums:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the albums
stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an album
name to view a list of all songs
on the album.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song
from the list to begin playback. Genres:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
and press to view the genres
stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select a genre
name to view a list of artists of
that genre.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select to view
albums by that artist.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an album to
view songs.
5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song
from the list to begin playback.
Songs:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view a list of all
songs stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song
from the list to begin playback.
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Infotainment System 7-17
SD Card Reader
This vehicle may have an SD card
reader in the center stack or inside
the front seat armrest. SeeCenter
Console Storage on page 4-2.
1. Plug the SD card into the reader.
2. Press the MEDIA button to select the SD device.
If an SD card has already been
connected, but a different source is
currently active, press the MEDIA
screen button repeatedly to cycle
through all of the available audio
source screens, until the SD card
screen is shown.
Playing Music from the SD Card
An SD card is played the same way
a USB device is played. See USB
Port on page 7-14.
Auxiliary Jack
The AUX jack is in the center stack
or inside the front seat armrest. See
Center Console Storage on
page 4-2. Possible auxiliary audio sources
include:
.Laptop computer
.Audio music player
This jack is not an audio output. Do
not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary
devices should be set up while the
vehicle is in P (Park).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable
from the auxiliary device to the
auxiliary input jack.
If an auxiliary device has already
been connected, but a different
source is currently active, press the
MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly
to scroll through all of the available
audio source screens, until the AUX
source screen is shown.
Playing from the AUX Jack
An auxiliary device is played
through the audio system and
controlled through the device itself. AUX Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
AUX menu and the following may
display:
Tone Settings:
Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM Radio
on page 7-8.
Auto Volume: If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD” previously in
this section.
EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this
feature adjusts the pre-defined
equalizer settings. See “EQ
(Equalizer)” inAM-FM Radio on
page 7-8.
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Navigation
OnStar®System
An OnStar®subscriber has the
ability to connect to the OnStar
system (if equipped) and ask an
OnStar Advisor to download a
destination into the vehicle. OnStar
will send address information and
location coordinates of the
destination into the vehicle.
To access from the Home Page,
turn the MENU knob to highlight the
OnStar icon. Press the MENU knob
to access.
Press the button below the MUTE
screen button to mute the
navigation directions. The previous
audio selection will play. The MUTE
screen button will change to
UNMUTE. Press the button below
UNMUTE to enable the navigation
directions again.
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Press the MENU knob to go to the
Turn-by-Turn menu.
The following options are available:
.Update Route: only shows if the
vehicle is off the route
.Cancel Route
.My Destination
.Route Preview
.Repeat
When the system is downloading a
route, the only option available is
Cancel Route. Once the route is
downloaded, the additional list items
display.
My Destination
If My Destination is selected, a
special version of the Maneuver
View displays. The Destination
Address is shown in the Street
Name field and the total distance to
the destination is shown in the
Distance to Maneuver View. Press
the button below the DONE screen
button to return to the
Maneuver View.
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PHONE:Select to enter the phone
main menu. See Bluetooth
(Overview) on page 7-19 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) on page 7-21 or
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base
Radio) on page 7-25.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise: The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise, such
as noise from open windows or loud
talking inside the vehicle.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the
Oknob during a call to change the
volume level. The system maintains
a minimum volume level.
Bluetooth Audio Quality
Turn off the Echo and Noise
cancellation feature on your phone,
if supported, for the best hands-free
performance.
See www.gm.com/bluetooth.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio)
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Overview
on page 7-2.
Switching to Handset or
Hands-Free Mode
To switch between handset mode
and hands-free mode, use the
OnStar command, “transfer call.”
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system 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 can
be made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. See OnStar
Overview on page 14-1, if equipped.
Pairing Information
.Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once per phone,
unless the pairing information on
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2. Say“Directory.”
3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.”
4. Say “List.”
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the
following commands.
Dial or Call: The dial or call
command can be used
interchangeably to dial a phone
number or a stored name tag.
Digit Dial: This command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
Re-dial: This command is used to
dial the last number used on the cell
phone.
Using the “Dial”or“Call”
Command
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Calling 911 Emergency (U.S. and
Canada)
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say “911.”
4. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
Calling 066 Emergency (Mexico)
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say “066.”
4. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
Using the “Digit Dial” Command
The digit dial command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the
system repeats back the digit it
heard followed by a tone.
If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
“Correction”
at any time to clear the
last number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“Verify” at any time.
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial.”
3. Say each digit, one at a time. After each digit is entered, the
system repeats back the digit it
heard followed by a tone. After
the last digit has been entered,
say “Dial.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
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Using the“Re-dial”Command
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
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.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressgto answer the call.
.Pressito ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
.Pressgto answer an incoming
call when another call is active.
The original call is placed
on hold.
.Pressgagain to return to the
original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required.
.Pressito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be
supported on the cell phone and
enabled by the wireless service
carrier.
1. While on a call, press
g.
2. Say “Three-way call.”
3. Use the “Dial”or“Call” command
to dial the number of the third
party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected,
press
gto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Pressito end a call.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the Bluetooth system and the cell
phone.
The cell phone must be paired and
connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred. The connection process
can take up to two minutes after the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
To Transfer Audio from the
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
g.
2. Say “Transfer Call.”
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To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
System from a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
g. The audio
transfers to the vehicle. If the audio
does not transfer to the vehicle, use
the audio transfer feature on the cell
phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for more
information.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice pass-thru allows access to the
voice recognition commands on the
cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature.
To access contacts stored in the cell
phone:
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “Voice.” The system
responds “OK, accessing
messages will go through their cycle
according to the phone's operating
instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The Bluetooth system can send
numbers and the numbers stored as
name tags during a call. You can
use this feature when calling a
menu-driven phone system.
Account numbers can also be
stored for use.
Sending a Number or Name Tag
During a Call
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the number or name tag to send.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
will be retained indefinitely. This
includes all phone pairing
information. For information on how
to delete this information, see
“Deleting a Paired Phone.”