2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU radio controls

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Devices with more music may take
longer to index. The device will
index when plugged into the radio
for the first time. When Indexing is
removed from the screen, the radio
is ready to support music search.
On the next connection or ignition
cycle, Indexing will show briefly on
the screen. The radio is searching
for changes to the device and
preparing the music list. If there are
no changes, the voice recognition
music search will be available. The
radio will index and store two
devices with up to 10,000 songs on
each device.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
. Hard disk drives are not
supported.
. The radio will not be able to play
back write-protected music.
. File system supported: FAT32. .
The following restrictions apply
for the data stored on a USB
MP3 player or USB device:
‐Maximum folder structure
depth: 8 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.
. Touch the Now Playing screen
button on the Home Page.
. Press SRCE on the faceplate to
scroll until the USB source
screen is available. .
Pressb/gon the steering
wheel controls to play CD, Artist,
Album, Song Title, or Song
Genre. See Voice Recognition
0 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 or MENU/SEL
Knob : Turn to scroll through the
list. Turn quickly to fast scroll
alphabetically through large lists.

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.Say “Play Front AUX” using
voice recognition to play the
auxiliary device. See Voice
Recognition 068.
. Touch 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 075.
To play music through a Bluetooth
device:
1. Power on the device, pair, and connect the device.
2. Music can be launched by doing one of the following:
.Touch the Bluetooth Audio
screen button on the
Home Page.
. Press SOURCE or SRCE
until Bluetooth Audio is
selected. .
Press the SRC button on
the steering wheel controls
until Bluetooth Audio is
selected. See Steering
Wheel Controls 09.
. Use voice recognition. See
Voice Recognition 068.
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
manufacturer ’s information for
notification support.
Bluetooth Audio Menu
Touch the Menu screen button and
the following may display:
Shuffle : Press the TUNE/MENU or
MENU/SEL 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
the Bluetooth Audio Paused screen
with no audio playing. Touch play on
the device or touch
kto 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.

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Bluetooth Phone/
Devices
Bluetooth
Overview
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system can
interact with many cell phones and
devices, allowing:
.Placing and receiving hands-free
calls.
. Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle. The phone book will
only display when that phone is
connected.
. Placing outgoing calls by voice
recognition.
The system can be used while in
ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). The range of the Bluetooth
system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
The radio can connect to most Bluetooth-enabled phones.
Available features and functions
may be dependent on the device.
On a current phone call screen, an
image of the contact from your
phone's contact list can be
displayed. Not all phones are
compatible with this feature.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the infotainment
system and the steering wheel to
operate the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g(Press to Talk) :
Press to
answer incoming calls and start
voice recognition.
$/i(Mute/End Call) : Press to
end a call, decline an incoming call,
or cancel voice recognition.
+
x− (Volume) : Press + or−to
increase or decrease the volume.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see
Overview 02.
5or5/>(Phone) : Press to enter
the Phone main menu.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
When using voice recognition:
. The system may not recognize
voice commands if there is too
much background noise.
. A tone sounds to indicate that
the system is ready for a voice
command. Wait for the tone and
then speak.
. Speak clearly in a calm and
natural voice.
See Voice Recognition 068.
Audio System
Sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the
VOL/
Oknob during a call to change
the volume level. The adjusted
volume level remains in memory for
later calls. The system maintains a
minimum volume level.

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SeeVoice Recognition 068.
Bluetooth Audio
See Bluetooth Audio 042.
Pairing with Infotainment
Controls
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired 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 will be made using OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, if available.
See “OnStar” in the owner manual.
Pairing Information
. A Bluetooth-enabled phone and
an audio playback device can be
paired to the system at the
same time.
. Up to five devices can be paired
to the Bluetooth system.
. The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving. .
Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
. Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
. If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
radio will connect to the first
phone in the list or to the phone
that was previously connected.
Pairing a Phone/Device 1. Press the CONFIG button or
5.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Pair Device (Phone). The radio displays “Please
start Bluetooth search on your
phone. Confirm or enter
number:.” If the device
supports a four-digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN), it
will display. The PIN is used in
Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
5. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make
and model in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 3, or to
confirm the six-digit code
matches. The system
recognizes the new connected
phone after the pairing process
is complete.
6. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone
book download, select always
accept and allow. The phone
book may not be available if
not accepted. Some phones
will put connection request or
phonebook request in a pull
down task bar at the top of the
screen. Drag down the task bar
and look for connection/
phonebook request and accept.
7. Repeat to pair additional phones.

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4. The system responds with:“To
delete a device, please select
its name on the screen.” Select
the device to delete on the
display and it will be removed.
To cancel this command, press
$/
ion the steering wheel control or
press the BACK
/button on the
radio faceplate.
Connecting to a Different Phone
or Device
To connect to a different cell phone,
the system looks for the next
available cell phone. Depending on
the cell phone to be connected, this
command may need to be repeated.
1. Press
5or5/>. The system
responds “Please say a
command,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Change Phone.”
. To select a device, touch
the name on the display.
. If another cell phone is not
found, the original phone
remains connected.
Making a Call Using Phone
Book and Infotainment
Controls
For cell phones that support the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth
system can use the contacts stored
on the cell phone to make calls. See
the cell phone manufacturer‘s user
guide or contact the wireless
provider to find out if this feature is
supported.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Phone
Book and Call Lists menus are
automatically available.
The Phone Book menu allows
access to the phone book stored in
the cell phone to make a call.
The Call Lists menu allows access
to the phone numbers from the
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
Missed Calls menus on the cell
phone to make a call.
The radio will display the first 1,000
contacts and the phone numbers for
each contact including Home, Work,
Mobile, and Other. To make a call using the Phone
Book menu:
1. Press
5or5/>once on the
radio or the Phone screen
button.
2. Select Phone Book.
3. Select the letter group of the phone book entry to scroll
through the list of names/
numbers.
4. Select the name.
5. Select the number to call.
To make a call using the Call
Lists menu:
1. Press
5or5/>once on the
radio or the Phone screen
button.
2. Select Call Lists.
3. Select the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Missed
Calls list.
4. Select the name or number to call.

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Making a Call Using the
Infotainment Controls
To make a call:1. Press
5or5/>once on the
radio or the Phone screen
button.
2. Touch Enter Number.
3. Enter the phone number.
4. Select OK to start dialing the number.
5. Select Call to place the call.
To make a call using voice
recognition, see “Making a Call”
later in this section.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the infotainment system mutes and
a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Using the Infotainment Controls
Turn the TUNE/MENU or MENU/
SEL knob to “Answer”or“Decline”
and press the TUNE/MENU or
MENU/SEL knob or touch Accept or
Decline on the screen. Using Steering Wheel Controls
Press
b/gto answer or$/ito
decline the call.
Call Waiting Using the
Infotainment Controls
Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier to work.
Switching Between Calls (Call
Waiting Calls Only)
To switch between calls turn and
press the TUNE/MENU or MENU/
SEL knob and select Switch Call or
touch Switch Call on the screen.
Call Waiting Using Steering
Wheel Controls
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
. Press
5or5/>to answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed on hold.
. Press
5or5/>again to return
to the original call. .
To decline answering the
incoming call, touch Decline on
the screen or take no action.
. Press
$/ito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.
Conference Calling Using the
Infotainment Controls
Conference calling and three-way
calling must be supported on the
Bluetooth phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work. This
feature is only supported when the
vehicle is not moving.
To start a conference while in a
current call:
1. Turn and press the TUNE/ MENU or MENU/SEL knob and
touch Enter Number.
2. Enter the phone number and touch OK.
3. After the call has been placed, turn the TUNE/MENU or
MENU/SEL knob and touch
Merge Calls.

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IndexA
Accepting or Declining a Call . . . . 79
Adding or Removing XMCategories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . 85
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . 51
AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Antenna Multi-band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Audio Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Audio Players
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Autostore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
B
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 86
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Bluetooth Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
C
Call Waiting Using Steering
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Call Waiting Using the Infotainment Controls . . . . . . . . . . 79
Canceling Voice Recognition . . . . 68
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cellular Phone Usage . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Clearing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Conference Calling Using the Infotainment Controls . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Controls Steering Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . 67
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Destination Download
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Detailed Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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DevicesAuxiliary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Driving on a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
E
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
F
Finding a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
G
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Gracenote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Gracenote
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . 66
H
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Helpful Hints for SpeakingCommands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Home Page Customization . . . . . . 10
Home Page Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . 67
Information Quick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Infotainment Control Buttons . . . . . . 6
Infotainment System Overview . . . 3
Infotainment System Settings . . . . 15
Internet Radio Pandora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stitcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
L
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Launching Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Launching Stitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Loading and Ejecting Discs . . . . . . 34
M
Making a Call Using PhoneBook and Infotainment
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Making a Call Using the Infotainment Controls . . . . . . . . . . 79
Map Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Map End User License
Agreement (Optional
Equipment Applies Where
Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Map Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Menu Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Menu with Route Guidance Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Messaging
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Mixed-Band Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
My Media Commands . . . . . . . . . . . 70
N
Navigation Destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Navigation Commands (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Navigation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Navigation Settings Button . . . . . . 62
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48