2016 CHEVROLET SONIC set clock

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In Brief 19
3. Touch and hold any of thepreset buttons to save the
current radio station to that
button of the selected
favorites page.
To change a preset button, tune to
the new desired radio station and
touch and hold the button.
See “Storing a Favorite Station”
under "Radio Controls with
Touchscreen" in AM-FM Radio
0 136.
Setting the Clock
See Clock 093.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
. www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada)
See Satellite Radio 0140.
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port in the storage area to the right
of the infotainment system.
A second AUX input is on the front
of the infotainment system,
if equipped. External devices such
as iPods
®, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, and USB
storage devices may be connected,
depending on the audio system.
See Auxiliary Devices 0144.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile
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 (Voice Recognition)
0 153 orBluetooth (Overview) 0146
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
0 147 andHands-Free Phone
0 158.

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Instruments and Controls 93
will automatically determine when
the GPS signal is restored and
provide a heading again.
Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. SeeOperation0132 for
information about how to use the
menu system.
Radio without Touchscreen
To set the time and date:
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Select Set Time or Set Date.
4. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to adjust the highlighted value.
5. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the next value.
6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date
Settings menu, press the
/
BACK button at any time or press the MENU/TUNE knob
after adjusting the minutes
or year.
To set the 12/24 hour format: 1. Press CLOCK.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight Set Time Format.
4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
To set the month and day format: 1. Press CLOCK.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight Set Date Format.
4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select MM/DD/YYYY (month/
day/year), or DD/MM/YYYY
(day/month/year), or YYYY/
MM/DD (year/month/day).
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu system. See
Operation0132 for
information about how to use the
menu system.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. PressD, and then press
settings.
2. Press time and date settings.
3. Select 12/24 HR Format.
4. Press
4.
Setting the Month and Day
Format
1. PressD, and then press
settings.
2. Press time and date settings.
3. Press
SorTto set the date
display to DD/MM/YYYY (day/
month/year), MM/DD/YYYY
(month/day/year), or YYYY/
MM/DD (year/month/day)
display format.
4. Press
4.

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Setting the Time and Date
1. PressD, and then press
settings.
2. Press time and date settings, and then set time and date.
3. Press
yorzto adjust the
value.
4. Press
4.
Automatic Clock Sync
1. PressD, and then press
settings.
2. Press time and date settings, and then automatic clock sync.
3. Select On to display the real time or Off to display the time
set by the user.
4. Press
4.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet in front of the
cupholders on the center floor
console.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain accessory power plugs may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0217.

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.Touch Beep Sound
. Max Startup Volume
. System Version
. DivX
®VOD
Press the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle options.
Time & Date Settings
Select to change the settings:
. Set Time Format: Select 12h
or 24h.
. Set Date Format: Press
SorT
to select the date display.
. Set Time & Date: Select, then
press
yorzto adjust the
value.
. Automatic Clock Sync: Select to
display the real or user time on
the radio. Select On or Off.
Radio Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.Auto Volume
. Radio Favorites
. Radio Tune Bar
. Radio Text
. XM Categories
. Radio Factory Settings
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Radio Favorites
This feature sets the number of
favorite pages displayed.
Press
SorTto select the desired
number. Radio Tune Bar
Select to display the radio station
tune bar.
Select On or Off.
Radio Text
Select to display the radio broadcast
information.
Select On or Off.
XM Categories
Select to set the selection of XM
categories.
Radio Factory Settings
Select to restore the radio to the
factory settings.
Connection Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Bluetooth Settings
. Change Ringtone
. Ringtone Volume

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To play the music from the device,
if the device is already connected:1. Press
D.
2. Press audio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press AUX/USB.
To adjust the tone settings, see
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation 0132.
Playing Movies
Movies are not available while
driving.
If the USB storage device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press picture and movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB (Movie).
For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/
iPhone to the AUX input terminal by
using the AUX cable for iPod/
iPhone to play movie files. iPhone 5 cell phones have a
connector that no longer supports
AUX connections to the radio. This
feature is limited to older versions of
iPhone.
Using the AUX Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the AUX
movie screen. The AUX menu
is displayed.
2. Press the desired menu. .tone settings: Adjust the
sound setup. See “Tone
Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen”
in Operation 0132.
. clock/temp display: To
display the clock and
temperature on the full
screen, select On or Off. .
display settings: Adjust the
brightness and contrast of
the screen.
3. Press
4.
Bluetooth Audio
Streaming Audio
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth. See
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0153
or Bluetooth (Overview) 0146 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
0 147 for help pairing a device.
The music can be controlled by
controls on the device.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. Power on the device, pair, and connect the device. The device
will display “GM Audio Source.”
2. Once paired, press MEDIA to select Bluetooth Audio.
3. Press the play button on the device to begin playback.

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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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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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fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The
fan must be turned on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control :Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.
Select from the following air delivery
modes:
Y(Vent) : Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level) : Air is divided
between the instrument panel and
floor outlets.
[(Floor) : Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some air directed
to the rear outlets.
W(Defog) : This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the floor, windshield, and
side window outlets.
1(Defrost) : This mode clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear. In defrost or defog mode, excessive
air conditioning use can cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
change the air delivery mode to
Y
and reduce the fan speed.
#(Air Conditioning) :
If equipped
with air conditioning, follow these
steps to use the system. Turn
Ato
the desired speed. The air
conditioning does not operate when
the fan control knob is in the off
position. Press
#to turn the air
conditioning on and off. When
#is
pressed, an indicator light comes on
to show that the air conditioning
is on.
For quick cool down on hot days:
1. Open the windows to let hot air escape.
2. Press
M.
3. Press
#.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest
Aspeed. Using these settings together for
long periods of time may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air in the vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation
mode off.
M(Recirculation) :
This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
be used to reduce the entry of
outside air and odors.
Press the button to turn the
recirculation mode on. An indicator
light comes on to show that the
recirculation is on. Press the button
again to return to outside air mode.
Using the recirculation mode for
extended periods may cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
select the defrost mode.
Max
#is available when the air
conditioning is selected and the
temperature is set to the coolest
setting while the outside air
temperature is warm. When Max
#
is activated, the air inside the
vehicle is automatically recirculated,