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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 132
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 141
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 147
Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 147
Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 152
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . 172
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
OnStar
®Destination
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
If the System Needs
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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130 Infotainment System
9. NAVI (Navigation)
10. PHONE
11. DEST (Destination)
12. RPT (Repeat)
13. BACK
14. Inner Rocker Knob
15.
Z(Tune/Menu)
16. INFO (Information)
17. TONE
18. CONFIG (Configuration)
19. CD Slot
20.
Z(Eject)
21.H(Clock)
Infotainment Center Stack
Controls
The controls on the center stack are
used to start primary functions while
using the infotainment system.
Center stack controls on radios
without navigation replace SRCE
with RADIO/BAND, CD, and AUX.
SeeAM-FM Radio 0138, Satellite
Radio 0141 (if equipped), CD
Player 0165, and Auxiliary
Devices 0165.
F:Press to access the Home
Page on the infotainment display.
See “Home Page” following in this
section.
For radios without navigation touch
Home at the top bar of the
infotainment display to access the
Home Page.
SRCE : Press to change the audio
sources such as AM-FM radio,
SiriusXM (if equipped), CD, USB/
iPod, Pandora (if equipped),
Stitcher, Bluetooth Audio, and AUX.
See AM-FM Radio 0138, Satellite
Radio 0141 (if equipped), Pandora
Internet Radio 0147 (if equipped),
Stitcher Internet Radio 0152, CD
Player 0157, Bluetooth Audio
0 166, or Auxiliary Devices 0165.
s ©:
. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped): Press to seek to the
previous strong station. See
AM-FM Radio 0138 orSatellite
Radio 0141 (if equipped). .
CD, USB/iPod, Bluetooth Audio,
or AUX: Press to seek the
beginning of the current or
previous track. See CD Player
0 157, Bluetooth Audio 0166,
or Auxiliary Devices 0165.
. CD, USB/iPod, Bluetooth Audio,
or AUX: Press and hold to
quickly reverse through a track.
Release to return to playing
speed. See CD Player0157,
Bluetooth Audio 0166, or
Auxiliary Devices 0165.
Presets 1–6 : The presets
numbered one through six can be
used to select stored AM-FM
stations and SiriusXM channels.
O/n:
1. Press to turn the system on and off.
2. Turn to adjust the volume.
\ ¨:
. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped): Press to seek to the
next strong station. See AM-FM
Radio 0138 orSatellite Radio
0 141 (if equipped).
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Touch Now Playing to display the
active source page. The sources
available are AM, FM, SiriusXM (if
equipped), CD, USB/iPod, Pandora
(if equipped), Stitcher, Bluetooth
Audio, and AUX.
SeeAM-FM Radio 0138, Satellite
Radio 0141, CD Player 0157,
Pandora Internet Radio 0147,
Stitcher Internet Radio 0152, and
Auxiliary Devices 0165.
Touch Navigation if equipped, to
display a map of your current
vehicle position. See Using theNavigation System
0185, Maps
0 172, Navigation Symbols 0172,
and Configure Menu 0185.
Touch Destination to display the
Destination Entry main page or the
Destination Menu. The available
icons provide easy access to a
variety of ways to enter a
destination. See Destination0174.
Touch Phone to display the Phone
main page. See Bluetooth0198.
Touch Config to display the Config
main page. From this display, adjust
features such as time and date,
audio, phone, navigation, vehicle,
and display. See Configure
Menu 0185.
Touch Tone to display the Tone
main page. Adjust the tone and
speakers by touching the display
options to change the levels of
sound for treble, midrange, bass,
fade, and balance. See AM-FM
Radio 0138.
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4. Touch the XM Channel Artoption to turn on or off.
NavTraffic®(If Equipped)
The navigation system may have a
SiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is a
subscription service provided
through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM NavTraffic service.
Real-time traffic information is
provided to fully integrate the
navigation system to display current
traffic conditions for the chosen
route. See “Traffic Settings” later in
this section.
A message displays to indicate the
SiriusXM NavTraffic subscription is
not activated.
If activated, traffic information
displays:
. Unscheduled traffic incident
data, such as accidents and
disabled vehicles.
. Scheduled traffic incident data,
such as road construction and
road closures. .
Traffic flow information (rate of
speed data). Flow data may not
be available in all markets.
Traffic information is delivered to the
vehicle by SiriusXM radio satellites.
SiriusXM NavTraffic provides
continuously updated traffic
information.
SiriusXM NavTraffic currently
broadcasts the traffic information for
many markets nationally. The
service may be available in more
cities in the future. See
www.xmnavtraffic.com for more
details on local coverage.
To access the traffic features, touch
Traffic from the Navigation Menu or
map display.
All Traffic Events : Touch to view a
list of reported traffic conditions for
up to approximately 100 km (70 mi).
It could take some time to display
the information received.
The information is displayed with an
arrow and distance. The arrow
indicates the distance is a straight
line and the direction of the event
from the vehicle's current position.
Traffic Events on Route : Touch to
display a list of reported traffic
conditions on the current route. The
icon is toned down if no route is
active.
Traffic Settings : Touch to
customize traffic options.
SiriusXM Travel Link (If
Available)
The infotainment system may have
SiriusXM Travel Link®. It is a
subscription service provided
through SiriusXM Satellite radio.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM Travel Link service.
When subscribed to SiriusXM Travel
Link, one or more services may be
available:
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Auto Volume, and XM Categories
Restore. SeeSatellite Radio 0141,
for 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 : Touch to
enable/disable Normalization used
to improve voice recognition and
media groupings. See CD Player
0 157, USB 0160, Auxiliary Devices
0 165, and Bluetooth Audio 0166.
XM Channel Art : Touch to enable/
disable the XM Audio page
background on the XM Channel
display. Max Startup Volume :
Touch 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 : Touch
to select the number of favorite
pages to be displayed.
XM Categories : Touch to
customize which available XM
Categories are used and displayed.
Software Version Information :
Touch to display information about
the system and update software if
available.
Phone Settings
See Bluetooth 0198.
Navigation Settings
Touch Config on the Home Page to
enter the setup menu. Turn the
Zknob or touch-tap the scroll
bar until the Navigation Settings
option displays. Select this feature
to make changes to Voice Prompt,
Traffic Settings, Guidance Alert,
Delete Saved Destinations, Bread
Crumbs, and Route Simulation.
Navigation Setting Displays
Various navigation system settings
are available through the
Configuration Settings menu. Some
options are only available after a
route is planned.
Touch Navigation Settings to access
the navigation system settings.
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Display Settings
Touch Config on the Home Page or
press CONFIG on the center stack,
then select Display Settings from
the list.
The following options may display:
Home Page Menu :Touch to
customize the first page of the
Home Page.
Rear Camera Options : Touch to
enable or disable Symbols and
Guide Lines..
Display Off : Touch to turn off the
display. The display will return when
any center stack control is pressed
or the screen is touched (if
equipped).
Map Settings : Touch to enter the
submenu to change Map Display
settings and enable Speed Limit
display on map.
Map Display : Touch to change the
screen background.
. The Automatic setting adjusts
the screen background
automatically depending on the
exterior lighting conditions. .
The Day setting brightens the
map background.
. The Night setting darkens the
map background.
To change the overall brightness
setting for the display, use the
vehicle interior lighting instrument
panel illumination control.
Speed Limits : Touch to enable or
disable displayed speed limits on
the map.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite
signals, various vehicle signals, and
map data.
At times, other interference such as
the satellite condition, road
configuration, condition of the
vehicle, and/or other circumstances
can affect the navigation system's
ability to determine the accurate
position of the vehicle. The GPS shows the current position
of the vehicle using signals sent by
GPS Satellites. When the vehicle is
not receiving signals from the
satellites, a symbol appears on the
map screen. See
Navigation
Symbols 0172.
This system might not be available
or interference can occur if any of
the following are true:
. Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel.
. Satellites are being repaired or
improved.
For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see
Problems with Route Guidance
0 191 andIf the System Needs
Service 0192.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map could be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons:
.
The road system has changed.
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218 Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system, including pairing and using
a cell phone
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means
“always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety
Belts 052.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
. Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to an OnStar
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar
services may require a paid
subscription and data plan. OnStar
requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service,
and GPS satellite signals to be
available and operating. OnStar acts
as a link to existing emergency
service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and
your vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar buttons. If the
status light is:
.
Solid Green: System is ready.
. Flashing Green: On a call.
. Red: Indicates a problem.
. Off: System is active. Press
Q
twice to speak with an OnStar
Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Press
=to:
. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.