2016 CHEVROLET SONIC Infotainment system

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terminal, the music file will play,
but can’t be controlled by the
infotainment system.
. The iPod/iPhone playback
functions and the information
displayed may be different when
played on the infotainment
system.
.Refer to the table for the
classification items related to the
search function provided by the
iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
. Connect the USB device to the
USB port. .
Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the USB device.
. If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.If the USB device is already
connected:
.Press
D.
. Press audio.
. Press Source
R.
. Press USB. To stop the USB device and select
another media source, press
Source
R, then select the other
source.
To remove the USB device, select
another function, then remove the
USB device.
Pause
. Press
jto pause.
. Press
rto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Files
. Press
lto change to the
next file.
. Press
gwithin five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Press
gafter five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward

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Press and holdgorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
vduring playback.
. 1: Plays the current file
repeatedly.
. ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Playing a File Randomly
Press
uduring playback.
. ON: Plays all files randomly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Viewing Information on the
Currently Playing File
Press the title during playback to
display information about the current
file playing.
. The information displayed
includes the title, file name,
folder name, and artist/album
saved with the song. .
Incorrect information cannot be
modified or corrected on the
infotainment system.
. The information for songs
expressed in special symbols or
in unavailable languages may be
displayed as “
u.”
Using the USB Music Menu
. Press MENU during playback.
.Press the play mode.
Tone Settings
1. Press
R.
2. Press tone settings. The Tone Settings menu is displayed.
See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with
Touchscreen”
inOperation
0 132.
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
This allows music files on a
supported MTP devices to be
played.
Playing Music Files
. Connect the supported device to
the USB port.
. After the infotainment system
reads the device, it will start
to play.
. If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
Depending on the connected
device, some files may not play.
File loading may take few minutes
depending on the type of phone or
the number of file/folder stored in it.
When the MTP device is connected,
the Infotainment system scans
audio files first, then picture and

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movie files. Picture and movie files
are not available even if the audio
file in MTP device is played.
MTP device that has external
memory may be recognized as
USB1/USB2.
For other USB operations seeUSB
Port 0142.
When a MTP device is connected
and another app is running at the
same time, there may be a delay in
the rear vision camera.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone
connection.
Playing Music Files
. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
. Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB
device. .
If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
. Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB
device.
. If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
eaudio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press iPod.
To stop the device and select
another media source, press
Source
R, then select the other
source. To remove the device, select
another function, then remove the
device.
Pause
.
Press
jto pause.
. Press
rto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
. Press
lto change to the
next song.
. Press
gwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Press
gafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
vduring playback.

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.1: Plays the current file
repeatedly.
. ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Playing a File Randomly
Press
uduring playback.
. NO: Plays all files randomly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Viewing Information on the
Currently Playing Song
Press the title during playback to
display information about the current
song playing.
. The information displayed
includes the title, file name,
folder name, and artist/album
saved with the song.
. Incorrect information cannot be
modified or corrected on the
infotainment system.
. The information for songs
expressed in special symbols or
in unavailable languages may be displayed as
“
u.”
Using the iPod Menu
. Press MENU during playback.
. Press the appropriate
play mode.
Tone Settings
1. Press
Ron the iPod menu.
2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed.
See “Tone Settings” under
“Radio Controls with
Touchscreen” inOperation
0 132.
Pictures and Movies
(Picture System)
The infotainment system can view
picture files stored on a USB
storage device and devices that
support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP). Picture System Information
Caution for Using Picture Files
.
File size:
‐JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels
(Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels
(Height).
‐ BMP, PNG, GIF: Within 64 to
1,024 pixels (Width) and 64 to
1,024 pixels (Height).
. File extensions: .jpg, .bmp, .png,
.gif. Animated .gif files are not
supported.
. Some files may not operate due
to a different recording format or
the condition of the file.
Viewing Pictures 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

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2. Press the screen to open to fullscreen. Press the screen again
to return to the previous
screen.
If the USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
Gpicture & movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB picture.
Some features are disabled while
the vehicle is in motion.
Viewing a Slide Show
1. From the picture screen, press
z. The slide show will start
to play. 2. Press the screen to cancel the
slide show during the slide
show playback.
Viewing a Previous or Next
Picture
Press
torufrom the picture
screen.
Rotating a Picture
Press
yorwfrom the picture
screen.
Enlarging a Picture
Press
xfrom the picture screen.
Using the USB Picture Menu 1. Press MENU from the picture screen.
2. Press the appropriate menu:
.picture file list: lists all
picture files.
. sort by title: shows pictures
in title order.
. sort by date: shows pictures
in date order.
. slide show time: allows
selection of the slide show
interval.
. clock/temp display: allows
selection of On or Off to
show the clock and
temperature on the full
screen.
. display settings: adjusts for
Brightness and Contrast.
3. Press
4to exit.

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Pictures and Movies
(Movie System)
The infotainment system can play
movie files stored on a USB storage
device and devices that support
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
Movie System Information
Caution for Using Movie Files
.Available resolution: Within 720
x 576 (W x H) pixels.
. Frame rate: Less than 30 fps.
. Playable movie file: .avi, .mpg,
.mp4, .divx, .xvid, .wmv. The
playable movie file may not be
played according to the codec
format.
. Playable codec format: divx,
xvid, mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4,
mp42, mp43), wmv9 (wmv3).
. Playable Audio format: MP3,
AC3, AAC, WMA.
. Max video bitrate:
‐mpeg-1: 8 Mbps
‐ mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43):
4 Mbps ‐
wmv9: 3 Mbps
‐ divx 3: 3 Mbps
‐ divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps
‐ xvid: 4.5 Mbps
. Max audio bitrate:
‐mp3: 320 Kbps
‐ wma: 320 Kbps
‐ ac-3: 640 Kbps
‐ aac: 449 Kbps
. Movie files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
may not be played.
Playing a Movie File 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again
to return to the previous
screen.
If the USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
Gpicture & movie. 3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB movie.
Movie is not available while driving.
Viewing a Slide Show
From the picture screen, press
z.
. The slide show will start to play.
. Press the screen to cancel the
slide show during the slide show
playback.
. The last played audio source will
play as background music
during the slide show playback.
Pause
. Press
jto pause.
. Press
rto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Movie
. Press
uto change to the
next file.
. Press
twithin five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.

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Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Movie
Press
tafter five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
toruduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Viewing Full Screen
Press
tfrom the movie screen.
Press
tagain to return to the
previous screen.
Using the USB Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the movie screen.
2. Press the appropriate menu:
.movie file list: lists all movie
files.
. clock/temp display: allows
selection of On or Off to
show the clock and
temperature on the full
screen.
. display settings: adjusts for
Brightness and Contrast.
. tone settings: shows the
sound setup. See “Tone
Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen”
in Operation 0132.
3. Press
4to exit.
Subtitle Language
If the movie file has a subtitle
language, it can be viewed.
. Press
qfrom the movie screen.
. Press
SorTon the pop-up
screen.
. Press
rto close the pop-up
screen. If there is only one subtitle
language, it can be set to On/Off.
Audio Language
If the movie file has an audio
language, it can be used.
.
Press
qfrom the movie screen.
. Press
ZSorTon the pop-up
screen.
. Press
rto close the pop-up
screen.
An audio language can be set only
when supported by the DivX
movie file.

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Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
SeeRadio Frequency Statement
0 328.
Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth®SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
DivX Certified®to play DivX®video,
including premium content.
Covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents: 7,295,673;
7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274. DivX
®, DivX Certified®and
associated logos are trademarks of
Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries
and are used under license.
“Made for iPod” and“Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee,
taxes, one time activation fee, and
other fees may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM
®
service only available in the
48 contiguous United States and
Canada.
In Canada: Some deterioration of
service may occur in extreme
northern latitudes. This is beyond
the control of SiriusXM
®Satellite
Radio.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise
make available any technology or
software incorporated in receivers
compatible with the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio System or that
support the SiriusXM website, the
Online Service or any of its content.
Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included in
this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including