2016 GMC CANYON Owner's Manual

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5.oBACK
. Press to return to the
previous screen in a menu.
6.
{(Home Page)
. Press to go to the Home
Page from any point in the
system. See “Home Page”
following.
7. TONE .Press TONE to open the
Tone Settings menu.
8.
gorl(Seek)
. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If
Equipped): Press
gorl
to seek to the previous or
next strong station.
9. RADIO .Press to change the audio
source between AM, FM,
or SiriusXM, if equipped.
10. MEDIA .Press to change the audio
source between USB, AUX,
and Bluetooth Audio,
if equipped. 11.
O(Power/Volume)
. Press to turn the audio on.
. Press and hold to turn it off.
. When on, press to mute the
system. Press again to
unmute.
. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
Home Page
Home Page Features
The infotainment system displays a
Home Page that makes it easy to
access all of the applications. Turn
the MENU knob to highlight feature
icons. Press the MENU knob to
access the feature’s options.
Various functions are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.
AUDIO : Select the AUDIO screen
icon to display the active source
page. The sources available are
AM, FM, SiriusXM
®(if equipped),
USB/iPod, AUX Input, and Bluetooth
Audio (if equipped). See
AM-FM Radio 0155
ii,Satellite
Radio 0156ii,Auxiliary Jack 0163ii,
and Bluetooth Audio 0163ii.
PHONE : Select the PHONE screen
icon to display the Phone main
page. See Bluetooth (Overview)
0 170
iior Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio) 0171iior
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Connected Radio) 0175
ii.
NAV (Navigation, If Equipped) :
Select the NAV screen icon to
display the OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation. See OnStar Overview
0 371
ii, if equipped.
SETTINGS : Select the SETTINGS
screen icon to display the Settings
main page. See “Setting Radio
Preferences” following.
Pandora (If Equipped)
Select the PANDORA icon to begin
Pandora. See Pandora Internet
Radio 0157
ii.

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Setting Radio Preferences
Select the SETTINGS screen icon
to display the Settings menu and
the following may display:
Time and Date :SeeClock 0103
ii.
Language (Current Language) :
This will set the display language in
the radio and instrument cluster.
Select to display a list of languages.
Select
oBACK to go back to the
previous menu.
Valet Mode:
Using the circular numeric keypad,
enter a four-digit code:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight a number.
2. Press the MENU knob to select it. Do this for each one of the
four digits. Select Enter to go to
the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Select LOCK to lock the
system. 4. Enter the four-digit code to
unlock the system. Select
o
BACK to go back to the
previous menu.
Radio : See“Radio Setup” later in
this section.
Vehicle : SeeVehicle
Personalization 0135
ii.
Display : Press the MENU knob to
turn the display on or off.
Return to Factory Settings : See
“Return to Factory Settings” later in
this section.
Software Information (If
Equipped) : Press the MENU knob
to select Save Vehicle Info to USB.
Press the MENU knob again to start
downloading the vehicle information
to the USB.
Radio Setup
Press the RADIO button and the
following may display: Manage Favorites:
.
Turn the MENU knob and press
to select a favorite.
.
To delete a favorite, press
the button just below the
DELETE screen button.
. To move a favorite, press the
MOVE screen button. Turn
the MENU knob to select a
new location, then press the
DROP screen button to
select the new location.
. Select
oBACK to go back to
the previous menu.
Number of Favorites Shown :
Select Auto and the system will
automatically adjust the number of
favorite pages when favorites are
added and removed, or select a
number from 5–25 to manually
adjust the number of favorites
shown.
Audible Touch Feedback (If
Equipped) : Select Audible Touch
Feedback to turn feedback off or on.

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Auto Volume (If Equipped) :This
feature adjusts the volume based on
vehicle speed. The options are Off,
Low, Medium-Low, Medium,
Medium-High, or High. Select the
desired volume.
Maximum Startup Volume : This
feature sets the maximum startup
volume. If the vehicle is started and
the volume is greater than this level,
the volume is adjusted to this level.
To set the maximum startup volume,
Turn the MENU knob to increase or
decrease startup volume.
Rear Camera (If Equipped)
From the Rear Camera screen
button, the following may display:
Guidance Lines : This feature may
assist the driver when backing into a
parking spot. Select Guidance
Lines, then select Off or On.
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
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ii.
Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings
and the following may display: Restore Vehicle Settings :
This
option will restore factory vehicle
personalization settings. Select
Restore Vehicle Settings. A screen
displays stating all vehicle
customization settings will be
restored to the factory settings.
Select Cancel or Confirm.
Clear All Private Data (If
Equipped) : This option clears all
private information from the vehicle.
Select Clear All Private Data. Select
Cancel or Confirm.
Restore Radio Settings : This
option will restore factory radio
settings. Select Restore Radio
Settings. A screen displays stating
all personalized radio settings will
be restored back to the factory
settings. Select Cancel or Confirm.
English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To change the display units between
English and metric units, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0122
iior Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0125ii.
Software Updates
Website Information
In the U.S., see www.gmc.com
In Canada, see www.gmc.gm.ca

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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
While on the audio main page,
press the RADIO button repeatedly
to cycle through the available
sources AM, FM, and SiriusXM
®(if
equipped) or press the MEDIA
button repeatedly to cycle through
the available sources Bluetooth
®
Audio (if equipped), USB, and AUX.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped)
To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped), press the RADIO button
to toggle to the desired broadcast
source.
Press the MENU knob and the
following radio settings may display:
Tone Settings:
. Bass, Midrange, and Treble:
Turn the MENU knob to
highlight. Press the MENU knob
to select. Turn the MENU knob
to adjust. .
Balance: Turn the MENU knob
to highlight. Press the MENU
knob to select. Turn the MENU
knob left for more sound from
the left speakers or right for
more sound from the right
speakers. The middle position
balances the sound between the
left and right speakers.
. Fade: Turn the MENU knob to
highlight. Press the MENU knob
to select. Turn the MENU knob
to the left for more sound from
the front speakers and to the
right for more sound from the
rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the front and rear
speakers.
. EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU
knob to highlight. Turn the
MENU knob to scroll through the
options. Press the MENU knob
to select. Press the
oBACK
button to go to the
previous menu.
Station List : Select to display a list
of AM or FM stations. Press
o
BACK to go to the previous menu. Auto Volume :
If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. Select the level
between Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, and High.
Press
oBACK to go to the
previous menu.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings : In certain
configurations, the available choices
are Custom and Talk.
Options for SiriusXM Only
XM View : XM view allows the
channel list to be viewed by channel
name, artist playing on channel,
or song playing on channel. Turn
the MENU knob to highlight and
press the MENU knob to select.
Press
oBACK to go to the
previous menu.
Channel List : Select to display a
list of SiriusXM channels. Turn the
MENU knob to highlight and press
the MENU knob to select. Press
o
BACK to go to the previous menu.
Also see the radio settings common
for all sources earlier in this section.

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Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
Press
gorlto search for the
previous or next strongest station.
Tuning a Station
Turn the MENU knob to manually
find a station.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from all
bands can be stored in the favorite
lists in any order. Up to five stations
can be stored in each favorite page
and the number of favorites can
be set.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If
Equipped) : While on the active
source main page, such as AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and
hold a favorites/soft key button on
the faceplate.
Mixed-Audio Favorites
Media (if equipped) and Broadcast
favorites can be stored.
To display the favorites page, press
qorron the radio faceplate. To manage favorites, see
“Manage
Favorites” underHome Page 0152
ii.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
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 service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM service. See
www.siriusxmradio.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or see
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
When SiriusXM is active, the
channel name and number,
category name, song title, and artist
display on the screen.
Browsing SiriusXM Channels
To browse the SiriusXM channels:
1. Press the MENU knob.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight XM Channel List.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired XM
Channels.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,

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especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference with the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar,
the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear reception.
Pandora Internet Radio
If equipped, Pandora®is a free
Internet radio service that streams
personalized radio stations based
on artists, tracks, genres, and
comedians. Create stations using
the Pandora website or Smartphone
application, then use
-or,to
personalize stations. To set up an account, or for more information, go
to www.pandora.com. Pandora may
not be available in Canada or
Mexico.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection and the Pandora
application installed is required.
Personal cell phone data plans are
used. Make sure the latest version
is installed on the device.
Launching Pandora
Connect the iPhone to the USB
port, or connect Android®or
BlackBerry®through Bluetooth. See
Bluetooth (Overview) 0170iior
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) 0171
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0175
ii. For first
time use, set up the stations before
connecting to the vehicle. The
Pandora icon will be available on
the Home Page.
When Pandora is chosen, the
Pandora logo will populate on the
screen and the system will display
“Acquiring Pandora Radio Station.”
Launch times can be significant.

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Using the iPhone1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must
be unlocked.
2. Launch Pandora from the Home Page by selecting the
Pandora icon.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
pressed, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
The login screen may display on the
device.
Using an Android or BlackBerry
Phone
The BlackBerry phone must be
unlocked to launch Pandora service.
1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth.
2. Launch Pandora by selecting Pandora on the Home Page.
If nothing happens when the
available Pandora screen button is
selected, download the latest
Pandora application and retry.
The login screen may display on the
device. Pandora Menus
Press MENU.
Pandora has a menu with the
following:
Tone Settings :
Select to adjust the
tone settings. See AM-FM Radio
0 155
ii.
Bookmark Artist : Select to
bookmark the artist.
Bookmark Song : Select to
bookmark the song.
Auto Volume : This feature sets the
auto volume based on the speed of
the vehicle and noise in the vehicle.
See AM-FM Radio 0155
ii.
Pandora Features
Pandora service has features to rate
tracks, skip tracks, or change
stations.
}: When selected during a track, a
choice displays to bookmark the
artist or track. This sends the
bookmark to the Pandora account.
,: When selected, Pandora stores
this information, changes to the next
track, and does not play this track on this station again. This helps
Pandora choose which tracks
should not play on this station. This
feature is only available on user
created stations.
-:
When selected, Pandora stores
this information and
-is
highlighted for the remainder of the
track. This helps Pandora choose
which tracks should play on this
station.
d: When selected, Pandora
changes to the next track.
rorj: Select to play or pause
playback.
Pandora Skip Limit
Pandora limits the number of skips
allowed on their service. When the
skip limit is reached,
,or next
arrow will not skip the currently
playing track, but the
,feedback
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Advertisement on Pandora
Pandora may display
advertisements. The artist name
and track title will not be displayed
and the skip track button will not be
available.
Pandora Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to
Vehicle
If the device is unable to connect to
the USB or Bluetooth:1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Take the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter at least 6 m
(20 ft) away from the vehicle.
3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again.
See Bluetooth (Overview)
0 170
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Radio) 0171
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0175
ii. Unable to Start Pandora
If the device is unable to launch
Pandora:
.
Check that the latest version of
Pandora is installed.
. Check that there is an active
account logged into Pandora.
. Have at least one station
created.
. For Android and BlackBerry
devices, check that the device is
paired with the vehicle, and
whether the device displays in
the Connected phone sources
list under the Phone icon from
the Home Page.
. For an iPhone, check that the
USB cable is connected to the
USB port and the screen is
unlocked.
. Close Pandora on the device
and launch again. Devices that
allow multitasking may require
an extra step to quit the Pandora
application. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide. Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Error
If there is an error trying to rate a
track with the
,or-, the message
“Thumbs Down Error” or“Thumbs
Up Error” will display. Press OK to
dismiss.
Loss of Audio
Loss of Pandora audio can happen
in different ways:
. Weak or lost data connection.
. Device needs to be charged.
. Application needs to be
relaunched.
. Connection between phone and
radio lost.
. An iPhone is connected to both
Bluetooth and the USB port.
Playback can be resumed from
a loss of audio by double
tapping on the iPhone home
button then scrolling through the
icons to find an icon that allows
a change of flow between
Bluetooth and USB cable.