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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 Knob :Turn to scroll
through the list. Turn quickly to fast
scroll alphabetically through large
lists.
J(Play/Pause) : Press to start,
pause, or resume play of the current
media source.
tSEEK (Previous/Reverse) :
. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, the
previous track plays. If playing
longer than five seconds, the
current track restarts.
. Press and hold to reverse
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
uSEEK (Next/Forward) :
. Press to seek to the next track.
. Press and hold to advance
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
USB Menu
The following are available through
the USB Menu:
Shuffle : Press to play the tracks
randomly. Press again to stop
shuffle.
Play More Like This :
1. Press to automatically create a playlist of songs that are like
the song currently playing.
2. The radio will show “Playlist
Creation Succeeded” and
continue playing the
current song.
Playlist Creation Failed may
appear if a song is not found in
the Gracenote Database.
Delete Automatic Playlist : Press
to delete a More Like this playlist. Folders :
Press to open a folder list
to access the files within the folder
structure.
Playlists :
1. Press to view the playlists on the USB.
2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Artists : 1. Press to view the list of artists on the USB.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, press All Songs or press an album and
then select a song from the list.
Albums : 1. Press to view the albums on the USB.
2. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
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Genres :1. Press to view the genres on the USB.
2. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Songs : 1. Press to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. Songs are displayed as they are stored on the disc. To begin
playback, select a song from
the list.
File System and Naming
The songs, artists, albums, and
genres are taken from the file’s
song information and are only
displayed if present. The radio
displays the file name as the track
name if the song information is not
available.Playing from an iPod®
This feature supports the following
iPod models:
. iPod classic
®(6th generation)
. iPod nano
®(3G, 4G, 5G,
and 6G)
. iPod touch
®(1G, 2G, 3G,
and 4G)
There may be problems with the
operation and function in the
following situations:
. When connecting an iPod on
which a more recent version of
the firmware is installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system.
. When connecting an iPod on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect an iPod: 1. Connect one end of the standard iPod USB cable to the
iPod's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to the USB port in the center console. iPod music information displays on
the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system.
The iPod battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
The iPod shuts off and stops
charging when the vehicle is
shut off.
iPod Menu
Use the iPod Menu to select:
Shuffle :
Press to play the tracks
randomly. Press again to stop
shuffle.
Play More Like This : Allows the
radio to create playlists with songs/
tracks that are similar to what is
being listen to. The radio will create
a playlist with up to 30 similar
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songs. The playlist will appear in the
Playlist category of the menu for
future listening.1. Press to automatically create a playlist of songs that are like
the song currently playing.
2. The radio will show "Playlist Creation Succeeded" and
continue playing the
current song.
Delete Automatic Playlist : Press
to delete a More Like This playlist.
Playlists :
1. Press to view the playlists on the iPod.
2. Select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the playlist.
3. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Artists :
1. Press to view the artists on the iPod.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums with songs by
the artist.
3. Select an album. 4. Select the song from the list to
begin playback.
Albums : 1. Press to view the albums on the iPod.
2. Select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Songs : 1. Press to view a list of all songs on the iPod.
2. Select the song from the list to begin playback.
Genres : 1. Press to view the genres on the iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view a list of artists of that genre.
3. Select an artist to view albums or All Albums to view all
albums of that genre.
Podcasts : 1. Press to view the podcasts on the iPod. 2. Select a podcast name to
begin playback.
Composers : 1. Press to view the composers on the iPod.
2. Select the composer to view a list of songs by that composer.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Audiobooks : 1. Press to view the audiobooks on the iPod.
2. Select the audiobook from the list to begin playback.
Playing from an iPhone or iPad
This feature supports the following
iPhone or iPad models:
.iPhone
®(2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S,
and 5)
. iPad
®(1G, 2G)
Follow the same instructions as
stated earlier for using an iPod. To
use voice recognition to play music,
say “Play USB,” “Play Artist,” “Play
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Album,” “Play Song,”or“Play
Genre.” SeeVoice Recognition
0 187
ii.
iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
Troubleshooting
When an iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad are connected through USB
and Bluetooth, the audio may not be
heard when the iPod source on the
radio is selected. If a phone call is
received while listening to the iPod
source and there is no audio for the
iPod after the source, then go to the
Airplay icon on the device and
select dock connector or disconnect
and reconnect the dock connector
on the device.
Some functionality may differ based
on operating system version on
device.
USB Troubleshooting
If the device is not being recognized
or the music is missing screen
information, restore the radio
defaults: 1. Press Config.
2. Press Radio Settings. 3. Press Software Versions Menu.
4. Press Clear and Reset Radio.
5. Press Yes.
Pair the phone again and the device
will have to index again.
Bluetooth Audio and Voice
Recognition
See Bluetooth Audio 0161
iiand
Voice Recognition 0187iifor
information using voice recognition
with Bluetooth audio.
Make sure all devices have the
latest software downloaded.
Bluetooth Audio
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth device. See
“Pairing a Phone/Device” under
Bluetooth 0193
ii.
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:
.Press the Bluetooth Audio
screen button on the
Home Page.
. Press SRCE until Bluetooth
Audio is selected.
. Press the SRC button on
the steering wheel controls
until Bluetooth Audio is
selected. See Steering
Wheel Controls 0131
ii.
. Use voice recognition. See
Voice Recognition 0187
ii.
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’s
manufacture information for
notification support.
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Bluetooth Audio Menu
Press the Menu screen button and
the following may display:
Shuffle :Press the TUNE/MENU
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
Bluetooth Audio Paused screen and
no audio playing. Press play on the
device or push
Jto 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.
When playing music on the radio
from a Bluetooth device, make sure
the Bluetooth device is unlocked
and the intended music application
is showing on the home screen.
For iPhone/iPod touch and iPad
devices, Bluetooth Audio will not
work if the device is connected
through the USB and Bluetooth at
the same time.
OnStar System
OnStar®with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up
to seven devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, and laptops,
can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Instead of deleting individual
waypoints, select Delete All
Waypoints to delete all waypoints at
the same time.
To save a destination list as a
favorite route, select Save as
Favorite.
OnStar®Destination
Download
The destination download lets an
OnStar®subscriber ask an OnStar
Advisor to download a destination to
the navigation system. OnStar will
send address information and
location coordinates of the
destination into the navigation
system.
Using Destination Download
The navigation radio screen must
be turned on before a download.
The navigation system displays
“Please wait” as the address is
searched within the map database. If the address is not found within the
map database, the system may use
latitude and longitude coordinates to
locate the destination.
If the system is unable to locate the
address, the Destination Not Found
screen displays.
Route Guidance Not Active
If an OnStar destination is
downloaded while route guidance is
not active, the navigation system
displays a pop-up screen with the
following screen functions:
Start Guidance :
Press to start
route calculation to the
destination(s) received.
Show on Map : Press to display the
Map Screen. Call :
Press to initiate a call with a
Bluetooth Phone or OnStar
Hands-Free Calling (if available).
Save as Home : Press to set an
address as a home destination.
Save : Press to save the
downloaded destination to the
address book.
Route Guidance Active
If an OnStar destination is
downloaded while route guidance is
already active, the system displays
a pop-up screen with the following
screen function:
. Press Start Guidance; the
navigation system adds the
downloaded destination before
the next waypoint of the existing
route (closest to the current
vehicle position).
. All other buttons on the pop-up
screen operate as described
under “Route Guidance Not
Active.”
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Previous Destinations
Previously downloaded OnStar
destinations are saved under
Previous Destinations in the
navigation system, where they can
be accessed or saved to the
Address Book.
Configure Menu
The Configuration Menu is used to
adjust features and preferences,
such as Sound, Radio, Nav
(Navigation), Display, or Time
Settings.
1. Press the Config screen buttonon the Home Page.
2. Touch-tap the scroll bar untilthe desired option displays.
Select the desired settings to
change. See the owner manual
for information on adjusting
most vehicle settings. See
“Navigation Settings” and
“Navigation Settings Button” in
this section.
Languages
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate to enter the menu
options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
through the available options. Press
the TUNE/MENU knob or press
Languages to display the
languages. Select the desired
language.
Time and Date Settings
From the Time and Date Settings
screen button, press to display the
Time and Date Settings menu.
Automatic Clock Update : When
enabled, this feature will set the
clock automatically.
Set Time : Press the + or −to
increase or decrease the Hours and
Minutes displayed on the clock.
Set Date : Press the + and −to
increase or decrease the day.
Set Time Format : Press the
12 Hour screen button for standard
time; press the 24 Hour screen
button for military time.
Press the Back screen button to
save the adjustments.
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Radio Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button
on the faceplate to enter the menu
options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
through the available options. Press
the TUNE/MENU knob or press
Radio Settings to display the radio
settings menu. Press this feature to
make changes for radio information
displayed, preset pages, Auto
Volume Control, and XM Categories
Restore. SeeSatellite Radio 0139
ii,
for more information about XM
Categories.
The Radio Settings are:
Auto Volume : Select OFF, Low,
Medium, or High sensitivity to
automatically adjust the volume to
minimize the effects of unwanted
background noise that can result
from changing road surfaces, driving
speeds, or open windows. This
feature works best at lower volume
settings where background noise is
typically louder than the sound
system volume. Gracenote Options :
Press to
enable/disable Normalization used
to improve voice recognition and
media groupings. See USB0155
iiand Bluetooth Audio 0161ii.
XM Channel Graphics : Press to
enable/disable the XM Audio page
background on the XM Channel
display.
Startup Volume : Press to set the
maximum volume level for startup
that will be used even if a higher
volume had been set when the radio
was turned off.
Number of Favorite Pages : Press
to select the number of FAV pages
to be displayed.
XM Categories : Press to
customize which available XM
Categories are used and displayed.
Software Version Information :
Press to display information about
the system and update software if
available.
Phone Settings
See Bluetooth 0193iiin the “Phone”
section for more information on
phone settings.
Navigation Settings
Press the Config button on the
Home Page to enter the setup
menu. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
or touch-tap the scroll bar until the
Navigation Settings option displays.
Select this feature to make changes
to Voice Prompt, Traffic Settings,
Route Options, and Home Address.
Navigation Settings Button
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