2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA radio

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Clock (Uplevel Radio)
Setting the Time and Date
To set the time or date:1. Select Settings from the Home Page, then select Time and
Date Settings.
2. Select the desired function.
To set the time or date, press
«or
ªto change the hour, minutes,
AM, or PM.
To change the 12-24Hr setting,
press the 12-24Hr button.
To turn Auto Set on and off, press
the Auto Set screen button.
Auto Set requires an OnStar
subscription.
If Auto Set is on, the time displayed
on the clock may not update
immediately when driving into a new
time zone.
Press
qBACK to go to the last
menu and save the changes or
{to
return to the Home Page.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Current
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets:
. Inside the front storage area
below the climate control
system.
. Inside the center console.
. On the rear of the center
console.
The outlet is powered when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or until the driver
door is opened within 10 minutes of
turning off the vehicle. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0208.
Open the protective cover to use the
accessory power outlet. Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlets and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If there is a problem, see your
dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See
Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0246.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Always unplug electrical equipment
when not in use and do not plug in
equipment that exceeds the
maximum 20 amps rating.

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Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
Alternating Current
The vehicle may have a power
outlet that can be used to plug in
electrical equipment that uses a
maximum limit of 150 watts.
The power outlet is on the rear of
the center console.
An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light
comes on when the ignition is in
ON/RUN and equipment requiring
less than 150 watts is plugged into
the outlet, and no system fault is
detected.The indicator light does not come on
if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF; if no
equipment is plugged into the outlet;
or if the equipment is plugged in, but
not fully seated in the outlet.
If equipment is connected using
more than 150 watts or a system
fault is detected, the equipment may
operate briefly then turn off.
A protection circuit shuts off the
power supply and the indicator light
turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug
the item and plug it back in or turn
the Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) off and then back on. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0
208. The power restarts when
equipment using 150 watts or less is
plugged into the outlet and a system
fault is not detected.
The power outlet is not designed for
and may not work properly, if the
following are plugged in:
. Equipment with high initial peak
wattage, such as
compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools. .
Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply,
such as
microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets or touch sensor
lamps.
. Medical equipment.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have wireless
charging in the storage bin under
the radio. See Center Console
Storage 0100. The system
wirelessly charges one PMA or Qi
compatible mobile device. To check
for phone or other device
compatibility, see
www.gmtotalconnect.com.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical
devices. If you have one, it is
recommended to consult with
your doctor before using the
wireless charging system.

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Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control
to open and scroll through the
different items and displays.
Press
oto access the cluster
applications. Use
worxto scroll
through the list of available
applications. Not all applications will
be available on all vehicles. .
Info app. This is where you can
view the selected Driver
Information Center (DIC)
displays. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0127.
. Audio
. Phone
. Navigation
. Settings
Audio
In the main view of the Audio app,
press
worxto scroll through
radio stations or move to the next/
previous track of a CD/USB/
Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. Press
Vto select the
Audio app, then press
pto enter
the Audio menu. In the Audio menu
browse for music, select from the
favorites, or change the audio
source.
Phone
Press
Vto select the Phone app,
then press
pto enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent
calls, scroll through contacts,
or select from the favorites. If there
is an active call, mute or unmute the
phone or switch to handset or
handsfree operation.
Navigation
Press
Vto select the Navigation
app, then press
pto enter the
Navigation menu. If there is no
active route, you can resume the
last route, location details, and turn
the voice prompts on/off. If there is
an active route, press
Vto cancel
route guidance or turn the voice
prompts on/off.
Settings
Press
Vto select the Settings app.
Use
worxto scroll through the
items in the Settings menu.
Units : Press
pwhile Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu.
Choose English or metric units by
pressing
Vwhile the desired item is
highlighted.

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If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is in
ON/RUN with the engine not
running for Key Access or in Service
Only Mode for Keyless Access. See
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
0201 orIgnition Positions (Key
Access) 0203.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
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Caution (Continued)
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications
0249.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service
may be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as
soon as possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
off and wait at least 10 seconds
before restarting the engine. If the
light is still flashing, follow the

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TURN WIPER CONTROL TO
INTERMITTENT FIRST
This message is displayed when
attempting to adjust the intermittent
wiper speed without intermittent
selected on the wiper control. See
Windshield Wiper/Washer0106.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the
speed warning speed. See "Speed
Warning" under Instrument Cluster
0 112.
SPEED LIMIT SET TO XXX
This message is displayed when the
speed warning is set. See "Speed
Warning" under Instrument Cluster
0 112.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID
This message may display when the
washer fluid level is low. Fill the
windshield washer reservoir as soon
as possible. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0252 for
the location of the windshield
washer reservoir. Also, see Washer
Fluid 0265.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you will
need to program each front window
for the express-up feature to work.
See Power Windows 047.
Vehicle
Personalization
The audio system controls are used
to access the personalization
menus for customizing vehicle
features.
Base Radio Audio System
Controls
To access the personalization
menus:
1. On the Home page, turn the MENU knob to highlight
Settings and press the
MENU knob.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired feature
and press the MENU knob to
display a list of available
options.
3. Turn the MENU knob to scroll through and highlight the
desired option, then press the
MENU knob.

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4. Turn the MENU knob tohighlight the desired option
setting and press the
MENU knob.
5. Press
qBACK to return to the
previous menu.
Uplevel Radio Audio System
Controls
To access the personalization
menus: 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home page on the infotainment
system display.
2. Press the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Press the desired option.
4. Press to select the desired option setting.
5. Press
qBACK to return to the
previous menu.
Personalization Menus
The following list of features may be
available:
. Time and Date .
Language (Language)
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock (Base Radio) 0107 orClock
(Uplevel Radio) 0108.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Press Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Radio
To manage the radio features, see
“Radio Setup” under“Setting Radio
Preferences” inHome Page 0158.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
. Collision/Detection Systems
. Comfort and Convenience

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Select Off, On with Horn
Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following may
display:
.Pair New Device
. Device Management
. Ringtones
. Voice Mail Numbers
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See
“Pairing” underBluetooth
(Overview) 0168 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Radio) 0170 orBluetooth (Voice
Recognition - Base Radio) 0174 or
“Pairing” 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.
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.
Voice
Select and the following may
display:
.
Prompt Length
. Audio Feedback Speed
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
Select and the following may
display:
.
Mode
. Calibrate Touchscreen
. Turn Display Off
Mode
Select to change the display screen
for day or night driving.
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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Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
.Guidance Lines
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
. Rear Park Assist Symbols
Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0228.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Select to turn Off or On. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0228.
Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to turn Off or On. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0228.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Restore Vehicle Settings
. Clear All Private Data .
Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows vehicle settings to be
restored.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
This allows all private information
from the vehicle to be cleared.
Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows radio settings to be
restored.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainment
system current software information.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 351.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These