2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO USB port

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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0191ii.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 146
ii.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0123
iior Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0126
ii.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0107
iior Instrument
Cluster (Uplevel) 0109ii.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0103
ii.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0145
ii.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator
(If Equipped). See Vehicle
Alarm System 034
ii.
6. Infotainment 0150
ii.
7. Climate Control Systems 0187
ii(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
System 0189
ii(If Equipped). 8.
Heated Front Seats 047
ii(If
Equipped).
9. Power Outlets 0105
ii(If
Equipped).
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0220
iior Manual
Transmission 0225ii.
11. Auxiliary Jack 0164
ii.
USB Port 0161
ii.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0146
ii.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0235
ii.
Cargo Lamp 0147
ii.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0244
ii(If Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 237
ii(If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Selector Button (If
Equipped). See Tow/Haul
Mode 0224
ii.
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0103
ii(If Equipped).
14. Horn 0103
ii. 15.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
0102
ii(Out of View).
16. Cruise Control 0238
ii.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0242
ii(If Equipped).
17. Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0226
ii.
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 261
ii.
19. Parking Brake 0233
ii.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0115
ii.
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0143
ii.
Fog Lamps 0146
ii(If
Equipped).
22. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0147
ii.

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20 In Brief
Portable Audio Devices
There is a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary
input jack and USB port on the front
or under the armrest of the center
console. External devices such as
iPods
®, laptop computers, MP3
players, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.
See USB Port 0161
iiand Auxiliary
Jack 0164ii.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Overview) 0171
iior
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) 0172
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0176
ii.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, the infotainment system
can be operated by using the
steering wheel controls. See
"Steering Wheel Controls" in the
infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
5:Press to turn the system on or
off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is turned on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET−
:Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0238
ii.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level)
The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.

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100 Storage
Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, press and release to
access.
Underseat Storage
Extended Cab Shown, Crew ModelSimilar
If equipped, there is storage under
the rear seat. Pull the release strap
or lever and then raise the seat
cushion. Pull the strap or lever
again to lower the cushion.
Center Console Storage
There is storage under the armrest
in the center console. Press the
button and lift. Depending on the
options, there may be a USB port or
auxiliary jack inside.
See USB Port 0161
iiand Auxiliary
Jack 0164ii.

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Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following may
display:
. Pair New Device
. Device Management
. Ringtones
. Voice Mail Numbers .
Text Message Alerts
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See
“Pairing” underBluetooth
(Overview) 0171
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Radio) 0172
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0176
iior
“Pairing” in“Infotainment Controls”
under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment
manual.
Device Management
Select to connect to a different
phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
Ringtones
Press to change the ring tone for
the specific phone. The phone does
not need to be connected to change
the ring tones.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected phones.
To change the voice mail number,
select EDIT or press the EDIT button. Type a new number, then
select SAVE or press the SAVE
button.
Text Message Alerts
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.Apple CarPlay™
Select and the following may
display:
.
Apple CarPlay
. Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port. See
“Apple CarPlay and Android Auto”
under “Phone” in the infotainment
manual.
Select Off or On.

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Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices.
Apple CarPlay must be on for this
feature to be accessed. See“Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto” under
“Phone” in the infotainment manual.
Android Auto™
Select and the following may
display:
.
Android Auto
. Manage Android Auto Devices
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devices
to be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port. See
“Apple CarPlay and Android Auto”
under “Phone” in the infotainment
manual.
Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Select to manage Android devices.
Android Auto must be on for this
feature to be accessed. See “Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto” under
“Phone” in the infotainment manual.
Voice
Select and the following may
display:
.
Confidence Threshold
. Prompt Length
. Audio Feedback Speed
. Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
Confidence Threshold
This feature allows the adjustment
of the sensitivity of the speech
recognition system.
Select Confirm More or
Confirm Less.
Prompt Length
This feature adjusts the voice
prompt length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed
This feature adjusts the audio
feedback speed.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Display
“What Can I Say?” Tips
This feature gives voice
command tips.
Select Off or On.
Display
Select and the following may
display:
. Mode
. Calibrate Touchscreen
. Turn Display Off
Mode
Select to change the display
screen mode.
Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,
then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Press
anywhere on the display area or any
faceplate button to turn the
display on.

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150 Infotainment System
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 151
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 158
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 158
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 171
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio) . . . . . . 172
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Connected
Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included in
this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on other
available infotainment systems.
Read the following pages to
become familiar with these features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.

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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
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. 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.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference with the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for the AM-FM radio, 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.
Pandora Internet Radio
If equipped, Pandora®is a free
Internet radio service that streams
personalized radio stations based
on artists, tracks, genres, and
comedians. Create stations using
the Pandora website or Smartphone
application, then use
-or,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.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection and the Pandora
application installed is required.
Personal cell phone data plans are
used. Make sure the latest version
is installed on the device.
Launching Pandora
Connect the iPhone to the USB
port, or connect Android®or
BlackBerry®through Bluetooth. See
Bluetooth (Overview) 0171iior
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) 0172
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0176
ii. For first
time use, set up the stations before
connecting to the vehicle. The
Pandora icon will be available on
the Home Page.
When Pandora is chosen, the
Pandora logo will populate on the
screen and the system will display
“Acquiring Pandora Radio Station.”
Launch times can be significant.

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Using the iPhone1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must
be unlocked.
2. Launch Pandora from the Home Page by selecting the
Pandora icon.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
pressed, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
The login screen may display on the
device.
Using an Android or BlackBerry
Phone
The BlackBerry phone must be
unlocked to launch Pandora service.
1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth.
2. Launch Pandora by selecting Pandora on the Home Page.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
selected, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
The login screen may display on the
device. Pandora Menus
Press MENU.
Pandora has a menu with the
following:
Tone Settings :
Select to adjust the
tone settings. See AM-FM Radio
0 156
ii.
Bookmark Artist : Select to
bookmark the artist.
Bookmark Song : Select to
bookmark the song.
Auto Volume : This feature sets the
auto volume based on the speed of
the vehicle and noise in the vehicle.
See AM-FM Radio 0156
ii.
Pandora Features
Pandora service has features to rate
tracks, skip tracks, or change
stations.
}: When selected during a track, a
choice displays to bookmark the
artist or track. This sends the
bookmark to the Pandora account.
,: When selected, Pandora stores
this information, changes to the next
track, and does not play this track
on this station again. This helps
Pandora choose which tracks
should not play on this station. This
feature is only available on user
created stations.
-: When selected, Pandora stores
this information and
-is
highlighted for the remainder of the
track. This helps Pandora choose
which tracks should play on this
station.
d: When selected, Pandora
changes to the next track.
rorj: Select to play or pause
playback.
Pandora Skip Limit
Pandora limits the number of skips
allowed on their service. When the
skip limit is reached,
,or next
arrow will not skip the currently
playing track, but the
,feedback
will be recorded.