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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
The base radio and base radio withtouchscreen information is includedin this manual. See the infotainmentmanual for information on theuplevel radios, audio players,phone, navigation system, RearSeat Entertainment (RSE), andvoice or speech recognition,if equipped.
Radio(s)
O:Press to turn the system on.Press and hold to turn it off. Whenon, press to mute; press again tounmute. Turn to increase ordecrease the volume.
RADIO :Press to choose betweenFM, AM, and SXM, if equipped.
MEDIA :Press to change the audiosource between USB, AUX, andBluetooth®Audio, if equipped.
{:Press to go to the Home Page.
MENU :Press to select a menu.
g:Press to seek the previousstation.
l:Press to seek the next station.
SeeOverview (Base Radio)0155orOverview (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0157about theseand other radio features.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from allbands can be stored in the favoritelists in any order. Up to five stationscan be stored in each favorite pageand the number of favorite pagescan be set.
To s t o r e t h e s t a t i o n t o a p o s i t i o n i nthe list, while on the active sourcemain page, such as AM, FM,or SXM (if equipped), press andhold a favorites/soft key button onthe faceplate.
See“Storing Radio Station Presets”underAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0161orAM-FM Radio (Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0163.
Setting the Clock
SeeClock0106.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satelliteradio tuner and a valid SiriusXMsatellite radio subscription canreceive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio servicebased in the 48 contiguous UnitedStates and 10 Canadian provinces.SiriusXM satellite radio has a widevariety of programming andcommercial-free music, coast tocoast, and in digital-quality sound.AfeeisrequiredtoreceivetheSiriusXM service.
For more information refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.www.siriusxm.ca or call1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
SeeSatellite Radio (Base Radio)0164orSatellite Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0165.
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Tr i p 1 o r Tr i p 2 , Av e r a g e F u e lEconomy :Displays the currentdistance traveled, in eitherkilometers (km) or miles (mi), fromthe last reset for the trip odometer.The trip odometer can be reset tozero by pressing and holding theSET/CLR button while the tripodometer display is showing.
Also displays the approximateaverage liters per 100 kilometers(L/100 km) or miles per gallon(mpg). This number is based on thenumber of L/100 km (mpg) recordedsince the last time this menu itemwas reset. This number reflects onlythe approximate average fueleconomy that the vehicle has rightnow, and will change as drivingconditions change. Reset theaverage consumption by pressingSET/CLR when it is displayed.
Fuel Range :Displays theapproximate distance the vehiclecan be driven without refueling. Thefuel range estimate is based on anaverage of the vehicle's fueleconomy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining inthe fuel tank. Fuel range cannot bereset.
Average Vehicle Speed :Displaysthe average vehicle speed of thevehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)or miles per hour (mph). Thisaverage is based on the variousvehicle speeds recorded since thelast reset. Reset the average speedby pressing SET/CLR when it isdisplayed.
Timer :To s t a r t t h e t i m e r , p r e s sSET/CLR while Timer is displayed.The display will show the amount oftime that has passed since the timerwas last reset, not including time theignition is off. Time will continue tobe counted as long as the ignition ison, even if another display is beingshown on the DIC. The timer willrecord up to 99 hours, 59 minutes,and 59 seconds (99:59:59) afterwhich the display will return to zero.To s t o p t h e t i m e r, p r e s s S E T / C L Rbriefly while Timer is displayed. Toreset the timer to zero, press andhold SET/CLR.
Navigation :Used for the OnStarTurn-by-Turn guidance. SeeOnStarOverview0397.
Blank Display :Displays noinformation.
Vehicle Information Menu
(VEHICLE) Items
Press MENU on the turn signallever until the VEHICLE menu is
displayed. Usewxto scroll
through the menu items. Not allitems are available on every vehicle.The following is a list of all possiblemenu items:
Remaining Oil Life :Displays anestimate of the oil's remaining usefullife. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% isdisplayed, that means 99% of thecurrent oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will appear on the display.SeeEngine Oil Messages0134.The oil should be changed as soonas possible. SeeEngine Oil0286.In addition to the engine oil lifesystem monitoring the oil life,additional maintenance is
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vehicle speeds recorded since thelast reset. Reset the average speed
by pressingVwhen it is displayed.
Fuel Economy :The centerdisplays the approximateinstantaneous fuel economy as anumber and bar graph. Displayedabove the bar graph is a runningaverage of fuel economy for themost recently traveled selecteddistance. Displayed below the bargraph is the best average fueleconomy that has been achieved forthe selected distance. The selecteddistance is displayed at the top ofthe page as“last xxx mi/km.”
Presspto select the distance or
reset best value. Usewandxto
choose the distance and pressV.
Presswandxto select“Reset
Best Score.”PressVto reset the
best average fuel economy. Afterreset, the best value displays“-,-”until the selected distance has beentraveled.
The display provides information onhow current driving behavior affectsthe running average and how wellrecent driving compares to the bestthat has been achieved for theselected distance.
Timer :This display can be used as
atimer.Tostartthetimer,pressV
while this display is active. Thedisplay will show the amount of timethat has passed since the timer was
last reset. To stop the timer, pressV
briefly while this display is activeand the timer is running. To reset
the timer to zero, press and holdV
while this display is active, or presspand select reset.
Speed Limit :Shows signinformation, which comes from aroadway database in the onboardnavigation, if equipped.
Battery Voltage :Displays thecurrent battery voltage, if equipped.Battery voltage changes are normalwhile driving. SeeCharging SystemLight011 8.Ifthereisaproblemwith the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message. SeeBattery Voltage and ChargingMessages0132.
Oil Pressure :Oil pressure isdisplayed in either kilopascal (kPa)or in pounds per square inch (psi).
Engine Hours :Shows the totalnumber of hours the engine has run.
Tr a n s m i s s i o n F l u i dTe m p e r a t u r e :Shows thetemperature of the automatictransmission fluid in either degreesCelsius (°C) or degreesFahrenheit (°F).
Tr a i l e r B r a k e ( I f E q u i p p e d ) :TRAILER GAIN shows the trailergain setting. This setting can beadjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with eitheratrailerconnectedordisconnected.
OUTPUT shows the power output tothe trailer anytime a trailer withelectric brakes is connected. Outputis displayed as a bar graph. Dashesmay appear in the OUTPUT displayif a trailer is not connected.
Blank Page :Shows noinformation.
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4.6
.Radio: Press and release togo to the next station orchannel. Press and hold tofast seek the next strongeststation or channel.
.USB/BT Music/Pictures:Press and hold to go to thenext content. Press andhold to fast forward.
5.#
.Press and release toaccess the phone screen,answer an incoming call,or access the device homescreen. Press and hold toaccess Press to Talk.
Home Page (Base Radio)
Home Page Features
The infotainment system displays aHome Page to access all of theapplications. Turn the MENU knobto highlight feature icons. Press theMENU knob to access the feature’soptions.
Va r i o u s f u n c t i o n s a r e d i s a b l e d w h e nthe vehicle is moving.
AUDIO :Select the AUDIO screenicon to display the active sourcepage. The sources available areAM, FM, SXM (if equipped), USB/iPod, AUX Input, and BluetoothAudio (if equipped). SeeAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0161orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0163,Satellite Radio(Base Radio)0164orSatelliteRadio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0165,Auxiliary Jack0179,andBluetooth Audio0180.
PHONE :Select the PHONE screenicon to display the Phone mainpage. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0187orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio)0188orBluetooth (Voice Recognition)0192orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0197.
NAV (Navigation, If Equipped) :Select the NAV screen icon todisplay the OnStar Turn-by-TurnNavigation. SeeOnStar Overview0397,ifequipped.
SETTINGS :Select the SETTINGSscreen icon to display the Settingsmain page. See“Setting RadioPreferences”following.
Pandora (If Equipped)
Select the PANDORA icon to beginPandora. SeePandora InternetRadio0167.
Setting Radio Preferences
Select the SETTINGS screen iconto display the Settings menu andthe following may display:
Time and Date :SeeClock0106.
Language (Current Language) :This will set the display language inthe radio and instrument cluster.Select to display a list of languages.
SelectoBACK to go back to the
previous menu.
Valet Mode:
Using the circular numeric keypad,enter a four-digit code:
1. Turn the MENU knob tohighlight a number.
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Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many formsand can take your focus from thetask of driving. Exercise goodjudgment and do not let otheractivities divert your attention awayfrom the road. Many localgovernments have enacted lawsregarding driver distraction. Becomefamiliar with the local laws inyour area.
To a v o i d d i s t r a c t e d d r i v i n g , k e e pyour eyes on the road, keep yourhands on the steering wheel, andfocus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone indemanding driving situations.Use a hands-free method toplace or receive necessaryphone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,take notes, or look upinformation on phones or otherelectronic devices.
.Designate a front seatpassenger to handle potentialdistractions.
.Become familiar with vehiclefeatures before driving, such asprogramming favorite radiostations and adjusting climatecontrol and seat settings.Program all trip information intoany navigation device prior todriving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parkedto retrieve items that have fallento the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tendto children.
.Keep pets in an appropriatecarrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversationswhile driving, whether with apassenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d t o o
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section formore information on using thatsystem and the navigation system,if equipped, including pairing andusing a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“alwaysexpect the unexpected.”The firststep in driving defensively is to wearthe safety belt. SeeSafetyBelts051.
.Assume that other road users(pedestrians, bicyclists, andother drivers) are going to becareless and make mistakes.Anticipate what they might doand be ready.
.Allow enough following distancebetween you and the driver infront of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated withdrinking and driving is a globaltragedy.
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OnStar Terms and Conditions andPrivacy Statement on the OnStarwebsite.
SeeOnStar AdditionalInformation0402.
Infotainment System
If the vehicle is equipped with anavigation system as part of theinfotainment system, use of thesystem may result in the storage ofdestinations, addresses, telephonenumbers, and other trip information.See the infotainment manual forinformation on stored data and fordeletion instructions.
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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with acomprehensive, in-vehicle systemthat can connect to an OnStarAdvisor for Emergency, Security,Navigation, Connections, andDiagnostics Services. OnStarservices may require a paidsubscription and data plan. OnStarrequires the vehicle battery andelectrical system, cellular service,and GPS satellite signals to beavailable and operating. OnStar actsas a link to existing emergencyservice providers. OnStar maycollect information about you andyour vehicle, including locationinformation. See OnStar User
Te r m s , P r i v a c y S t a t e m e n t , a n dSoftware Terms for more detailsincluding system limitations atwww.onstar.com (U.S.) orwww.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light isnext to the OnStar buttons. If thestatus light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is active. PressQ
twice to speak with an OnStarAdvisor.
PressQor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to anAdvisor.
Press=to:
.Make a call, end a call,or answer an incoming call.
.Give OnStar Hands-Free Callingvoice commands.
.Give OnStar Turn-by-TurnNavigation voice commands.
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Navigation
OnStar navigation requires aspecific OnStar service plan.
PressQto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to thevehicle’snavigationscreen,if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to bedownloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guidedcommands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Cancel route.”Systemresponds:“Do you want tocancel directions?”
3. Say“Ye s .”System responds:“OK, request completed, thankyou, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Route preview.”Systemresponds with the next threemaneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Repeat.”Systemresponds with the last directiongiven, then responds with“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Get my destination.”System responds with theaddress and distance to thedestination, then responds with“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Subscribers can have directionssent to the vehicle’snavigationscreen, if equipped.
PressQ,thenasktheAdvisorto
download directions to the vehicle’snavigation system, if equipped. Afterthe call ends, the navigation screenwill provide prompts to begin drivingdirections. Routes that are sent tothe navigation screen can only becanceled through the navigationsystem.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) orwww.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following OnStar services helpwith staying connected.
For coverage maps, seewww.onstar.com (U.S.) orwww.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwordsfor the Wi-Fi hotspot andRemoteLink mobile application.Make these passwords different