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To adjust the settings:
.Bass: Touch + or −to change
the level.
. Mid (Midrange): Touch + or −to
change the level.
. Treble: Touch + or −to change
the level.
. EQ: Press or turn the
Z
knob to cycle through the preset
EQ options.
. Fade: Touch F or R for more
sound from the front or rear
speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
front and rear speakers.
. Balance: Touch L or R for more
sound from the left or right
speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
left and right speakers.
Finding a Station
Press SRCE on the faceplate or
press SRC on the steering wheel
controls to select AM, FM, SiriusXM
(if equipped), Pandora (if equipped),
Stitcher (if equipped), CD, USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth Audio. Turn the
Zknob to find a radio
station. To select a preset station,
press FAV 1/2/3 to scroll through the
favorite pages and then press a
preset button on the radio or the
screen button.
Seeking a Station
Press
s ©or¨\to search for a
station.
AM
1. Touch the AM screen button on the Home Page or select AM
by pressing SRCE on the
faceplate or pressing SRC on
the steering wheel controls,
or say “Tune AM” or“AM”
through voice recognition. 2. Touch the Menu screen button
to display the AM stations or
categories.
3. Touch to select an option. To update the station list, touch
Refresh.
FM
1. Touch the FM screen button on the Home Page or select FM
by pressing SRCE on the
faceplate or pressing SRC on
the steering wheel controls,
or say “Tune FM” or“FM”
through voice recognition.
2. Touch the Menu screen button to display the FM stations or
categories.

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.Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies.
. Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. It is
possible that a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that
causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
When information is broadcast from
the current FM station, the station
name or call letters display on the
audio screen. RDS can provide a
program type (PTY) for current
programming and the name of the
program being broadcasted.Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®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.
See www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
When SiriusXM is active, the station
name, number, category name,
song title, and artist display on the
screen. SiriusXM may update the
background picture at any time.
TuneSelect
An alert will be sent when the radio
sees that search criteria on any
SiriusXM channel is met and will
offer the option to tune to that song
or artist. Up to 10 artists and songs
can be saved in the TuneSelect list.
To store an Artist or Song:
1. Touch Menu when the Artist or Song is on SiriusXM.
2. Select TuneSelect to access the TuneSelect Menu.

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especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
gives digital radio reception from
coast to coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just
as with FM, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or having the phone on may cause
static interference in the radio.
Unplug the phone or turn it off if this
happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is used for
OnStar, the SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
open, reception can also be
affected.
Quick Info
Quick Info gives access to quick
information on Audio playing,
OnStar Turn-by-Turn route (if
equipped), 5-day Forecast, Nearby
Fuel Stations, and Movie
Showtimes.
To access, touch Quick Info on the
Home Page or press INFO on the
faceplate. Depending on the system
and if the options are available for
that region, some options may be
grayed out.
Audio Info : Displays information
on the current item playing.
OnStar Turn-by-Turn : Displays the
next maneuver in a route. See
OnStar
®Destination
Download 0182.

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To relaunch Pandora, press SRCE
on the faceplate or press SRC on
the steering wheel controls.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
touched, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
Pandora will always be highlighted
on the Home Page when an iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch is connected
using the USB port. To use, log into
your account.
If the“Please See Device” message
is shown, the login screen may
display on the device.
If Pandora is shut down on the
phone or another audio app is used,
Pandora may not start on the next
ignition cycle. If iPod source is
selected, it may show iPod and then
switch to Pandora.
Using an Android Phone
1. Pair the Android phone using Bluetooth. 2. Use one of the following to
launch:
.Launch the application on
the device.
. Touch Pandora on the
Home Page.
. Press
b/gand say
“Pandora” or“Tune
Pandora.”
After Pandora has been launched,
press SRCE on the faceplate or
press SRC on the steering wheel
controls to access Pandora
features.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
touched, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
If the “Please See Device” message
is shown, the login screen may
display on the device.
If the “Please Unlock the Phone or
Restart the App and Try again”
message is shown, then the phone
may be locked. Unlock the phone, close the app, and then restart the
app to ensure proper
communication.
Using a BlackBerry Phone
The phone must be unlocked. To
launch Pandora service:
1. Pair the BlackBerry phone using Bluetooth.
2. Use one of the following to launch:
.Launch the application on
the device.
. Touch Pandora on the
Home Page.
. Press
b/gand say
“Pandora” or“Tune
Pandora.”
After Pandora has been launched,
press SRCE on the faceplate or
press SRC on the steering wheel
controls to access Pandora
features.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
pressed, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.

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Pandora Advertisement
Pandora may display
advertisements. Artist name and
track title will not be displayed and
the skip track button is not
available.
Switching Between Pandora and
Stitcher
To switch between Pandora and
Stitcher, press the application icon
on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
This is not required for Android
devices. SeeStitcher Internet
Radio 0150.
Pandora Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to
Vehicle
If the device is unable to connect to
the USB or Bluetooth:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open and close the driver door, wait about 30 seconds, and try
to connect the device again. Unable to Start Pandora
If the device is unable to launch
Pandora:
.
Check that the latest version of
Pandora is installed.
. Check that there is an active
account logged into Pandora.
. Have at least one station
created.
. For Android and BlackBerry
devices, check that the device is
paired with the vehicle, and the
Bluetooth icon on the display is
highlighted.
. For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
devices, check that the USB
cable is connected to the USB
port and the screen is unlocked.
. Close Pandora on the device
and launch again. Devices that
allow multitasking may require
an extra step to quit the Pandora
application. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide. Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Error
If there is an error trying to rate a
track with the
}or-buttons, an
error message will display. Touch
OK to retry.
Loss of Audio
Loss of Pandora audio can happen
in different ways:
. Weak or lost data connection.
. Device needs to be charged.
. Application needs to be
relaunched.
. Connection between phone and
radio lost.
. If any iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad is connected to
Bluetooth and the dock
connector, go to the Airplay icon
on the device and select dock
connector or disconnect and
reconnect the dock connector on
the device.
. The volume is too low. Turn up
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.The battery saver and task
manager applications on the
phone can cause Pandora to
function incorrectly. Remove
those apps from the phone or
remove Pandora and Bluetooth
from the task lists.
If the connection is lost between the
application and device, a message
“Please Unlock the Phone or
Restart the App and Try again” will
display. Touch OK to retry.
If touching OK does not clear the
issue on the phone, see "Please
Unlock the Phone or Restart the
App and Try again” under "Common
Pandora Messages" following.
Common Pandora Messages
Please See Device : When not
logged in or when authentication
failed, see the device. Touch OK to
continue.
Paused or Audio Paused :
Playback is paused on the radio or
on the device. Press
Jor play on
the device. No Stations Found :
Logged in but
no stations have been created.
Touch OK to continue.
Please Unlock the Phone or
Restart the App and Try again :
Communication failure between the
radio and the phone application,
or the device is locked.
Devices that allow multitasking may
require an extra step to quit the
Pandora application. Close Pandora
on the device and launch again.
Unlock the phone and check that
the Home Page shows on the
phone/device.
See the cell phone manufacturer's
user guide.
See www.pandora.com/help for
more information. If the service will
not work, see your dealer for
assistance.
Stitcher Internet Radio
Stitcher SmartRadio®is an Internet
radio service that streams news,
sports, and entertainment shows
through the audio system. Create
personalized, on-demand stations or
use 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 is required for this
application. Personal cell phone
data plans are used. Make sure the
latest version is installed on the
device and the volume on the
device is turned up.
BlackBerry phones are not
supported for this application.
To install Stitcher:
. On an Android phone or Tablet
with Internet connection, go to
the Android Play Store, search
for Stitcher, and install to the
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Stitcher Advertisement
Stitcher may display
advertisements. Artist name and title
may not display and the skip track
button is not available.
Switching Between Pandora and
Stitcher
To switch between Pandora and
Stitcher, press the application icon
on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
This is not required for Android
devices. SeePandora Internet
Radio 0146.
Stitcher Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to
Vehicle
If the device is unable to connect to
the USB or Bluetooth:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open and close the driver door, wait about 30 seconds, and try
to connect the device again. The battery saver and task manager
applications on the phone can
cause Stitcher to function
incorrectly. Remove those apps
from the phone or remove Stitcher
and Bluetooth from the task lists.
Unable to Start Stitcher
If the device is unable to launch
Stitcher:
.
Check that the latest version of
Stitcher is installed.
. Check that there is an active
account logged into Stitcher.
. For Android devices, check that
the device is paired with the
vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon
on the display is highlighted.
. For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
devices, check that the USB
cable is connected to the USB
port and the screen is unlocked
and the Home Page is showing.
. Close Stitcher on the device and
launch again. Devices that allow
multitasking may require an extra step to quit the Stitcher
application. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
Loss of Audio
Loss of Stitcher audio can happen
due to:
. Weak or lost data connection.
. Device needs to be charged.
. Application needs to be
relaunched.
. Connection between phone and
radio is lost.
. If any iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad is connected to
Bluetooth and the dock
connector, go to the Airplay icon
on the device and select dock
connector or disconnect and
reconnect the dock connector on
the device.
. The volume is too low. Turn up
the volume on the device.
If the connection is lost between the
application and device, a message
“Please Unlock the Phone or
Restart the App and Try again” will
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If touching OK does not clear the
issue, see“Please Unlock the
Phone or Restart the App and Try
again” under“Common Stitcher
Messages” following.
Common Stitcher Messages
Please Try Again Later : A general
error has occurred. A data
connection may be unavailable due
to a weak or lost signal or the
Stitcher service being temporarily
down. Touch OK to continue.
Paused or Audio Paused :
Playback is paused on the radio or
on device. Press
Jor play on the
device.
Please See Device : When the user
is not logged in or when
authentication failed, see the
device. Touch OK to continue.
Disconnect the phone from the radio
and follow the Stitcher account login
process on the phone.
No Stations Found : The user is
logged in but no stations have been
created. Touch OK to continue. Please Choose a New Station :
The end of the station has been
reached and there is no more
content to play. Select a new station
through the Stitcher menu.
Please Unlock the Phone or
Restart the App and Try again :
Communication failure between the
radio and the phone application or
the device is locked.
See www.stitcher.com/help for more
information. If the service will not
work, send an e-mail to
[email protected] or see your
dealer for assistance.
Pictures
Pictures can only be viewed using
USB devices. If pictures are on an
SD card, transfer to a USB device
or use a USB-SD adapter.
A maximum 5Mb uncompressed
photo size is supported, however to
achieve this, use a 4 Megapixel or
lower resolution camera setting.
Only jpeg, bmp, gif, and png files
are supported.
1. Touch Pictures on the Home Page. 2. The system does a search to
find the picture folders.
A“Please wait” message
displays until the search is
finished.
3. A list displays. Select a picture to view.
4. Once a picture displays, thefollowing options are available: