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.The road is very rough. Try the
disc again when the road is
smoother.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
. The air is very humid. Try the
disc again later.
. There was a problem while
burning the disc.
. The label is caught in the CD
player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could
be for one of the following reasons:
. The player temperature is
too high.
. There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.
Playing an MP3 CD
To play an MP3 CD, follow the same
instructions as “Playing an Audio
CD” previously in this section. The following guidelines must be
met when creating an MP3 disc,
otherwise the CD might not play:
.
Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24,
32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,
128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256,
and 320 kbps.
. Maximum number of folders:
eight folders with 255 files per
folder.
. Maximum of 1,000 files on
a disc.
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a
folder. All files contained directly
under the root directory are
accessed prior to any root directory
folders.
Empty Folders
If a root directory or folder is empty
or contains only folders, the player
advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a
compressed audio file. The empty
folder(s) are not displayed or
numbered.
No Folder
When the CD only contains
compressed audio files without any
folders, all files are under the root
folder.
USB Port
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device or
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
device can be connected to the
USB port.
The USB ports are in the center
stack or inside the front seat
armrest.
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
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To play a USB device:
.Connect the USB.
. Press the MEDIA button on the
faceplate until the connected
device is shown.
While the USB source is active, use
the corresponding faceplate buttons
to operate USB function:
.
t(Seek Previous/Fast
Reverse)
.
u(Seek Next/Fast Forward)
.
j/r(Play/Pause)
.
Z(Shuffle)
For information on how to use the
screen icons, see “Playing an Audio
CD” previously in this section.
USB Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
USB menu and the following may
display:
Browse : Select to display the files
and folders on the USB device. Tone Settings :
Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM Radio
0 198.
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD” previously in
this section.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings :
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
equalizer settings. See “EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio 0198.
Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/
iPhone®
This feature supports the following
devices:
. iPod nano
®(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation)
. iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation).
. iPod classic
®(6th generation)
. iPod touch
®(1st and 2nd
generation)
. iPad .
iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 4
There may be problems with
operation and function in the
following situations:
. When connecting a device with
a more recent version of the
firmware installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system.
. When connecting a device on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect and control a device: 1. Connect one end of the standard USB cable to the
device's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to a USB port in the center console.
See Center Console Storage
0 123.
3. Press the MEDIA button to select the source.
The music information displays on
the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
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The device battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
When the vehicle is off while a
device is connected using the USB
cable, the device battery stops
charging and the device will
automatically turn off.
If the device is an unsupported
model, it can still be listened to in
the vehicle by connecting to the
auxiliary input jack using a standard
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
device Menu and the following may
display:
Browse :Select to display the files
or songs on the device. See
“Browse Device Media” later in this
section.
Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM Radio
0 198.
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD” previously in
this section. EQ (Equalizer) Settings :
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
equalizer settings. See
“EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio 0198.
Browse Device Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
playlists stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select a
playlist name to view a list of
all songs in the playlist.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Artists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
artists stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an
artist name to view a list of all
albums by the artist. 3. Turn the MENU knob to
highlight and press to select an
album name to view a list of all
songs on the album.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Albums:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
albums stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an
album name to view a list of all
songs on the album.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Genres: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
genres stored on the device.

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Number Usage3 Not used
4 Accessory power outlet 4
5 Not used
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Glove box
9 Not used
10 Not used
11 Not used
12 Steering wheel controls
13 Body control module 8
14 Not used
15 Not used
16 Not used
17 Not used
18 Not used
19 Body control module 4
20 Rear seat entertainment Number Usage
21 Sunroof
22 Not used
23 Not used
24 Not used
25 Not used
26 Info/Airbag
27 Spare/RF WDW RN SW
28 Obstacle detection/USB
29 Radio
30 Not used
31 Not used
32 Not used
33 Not used
34 Not used
35 Not used
36 SEO B2
37 SEO
38 Body control module 2
39 A/C Inverter Number Usage
40 Not used
41 Not used
42 Not used
43 Not used
44 Right door window motor
45 Front blower
46 Body control module 6
47 Body control module 7
48 Amplifier
49 Right front seat
50 Accessory power outlet 3
51 Not used
52 Retained accessory power/Accessory
relay
53 Not used
54 Not used
55 Not used
56 Not used

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N
NavigationOnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . 333
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 317
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 141
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . 102
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 420
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 433
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 OnStar
®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 426
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 335
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 253
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 281
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 96
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 312
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 209, 213
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 251
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 87
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 428
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 423
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . 311, 331, 382
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 427
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

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UpdatesSoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 414
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 172
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 150
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 289
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 369
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 107
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 335 Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135