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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
If the vehicle has a base radio it isincluded in this manual. See theseparate infotainment manual forinformation on the connected radios,audio players, phone, navigationsystem, and voice or speechrecognition. There is alsoinformation on settings anddownloadable applications(if equipped).
Radio(s)
Radio with CD/MP3
O:Press to turn the system on andoff. Turn to increase or decrease thevolume.
BAND :Press to choose betweenFM1, FM2, AM, and SiriusXM®,if equipped.
f:Turn to select radio stations.
©SEEK or¨SEEK :Seek or scanstations.
4:Press to switch the displaybetween the radio station frequencyand the time. While the ignition isoff, press this button to display thetime. Press to display additional textinformation related to the currentFM-RDS station or MP3 song.
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Bluetooth®
If equipped with a Bluetooth system,it allows users with aBluetooth-enabled cell phone tomake and receive hands-free callsusing the vehicle’saudiosystemand controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phonemust be paired with the Bluetoothsystem before it can be used in thevehicle. Not all phones will supportall functions. For more information,see www.gm.com/bluetooth andBluetooth0151.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped with audio steeringwheel controls, some audio controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.
w:Press to go to the next favoriteradio station, track on a CD,or folder on an iPod®or USBdevice.
c/x:Press to go to theprevious favorite radio station, trackon a CD, or folder on an iPod®orUSB device. Also press to reject anincoming call, or end a current call.
b/g:Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound on. Press and hold longerthan two seconds to interact withOnStar®or Bluetooth systems,if equipped.
+e:Press to increase volume.
✓e:Press to decrease volume.
SRCE :Press to switch betweenthe radio and CD, and for equippedvehicles, the front auxiliary.
¨:Press to seek to the next radiostation, the next track while sourcedto the CD, or to select tracks andfolders on an iPod®or USB device.
SeeSteering Wheel Controls088.
Cruise Control
I:Press to turn cruise control onor off. The white indicator comes onin the instrument cluster whencruise control is turned on.
+RES :If there is a set speed inmemory, press briefly to resume to apreviously set speed, or press and
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hold to accelerate. If cruise controlis already active, use to increasevehicle speed.
SET✓:Press briefly to set thespeed and activate cruise control,or press and hold to decelerate.If cruise control is already active,use to decrease vehicle speed.
[:Press to disengage cruisecontrol without erasing the setspeed from memory.
SeeCruise Control0192(ifequipped).
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, the RVC displays aview of the area behind the vehiclewhen the vehicle is shifted intoR(Reverse).Thedisplaywillappearon either the inside rearview mirroror navigation screen, if equipped.
To c l e a n t h e c a m e r a l e n s , l o c a t e dabove the license plate, rinse it withwater and wipe it with a soft cloth.
SeeRear Vision Camera(RVC)0194.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist(RPA) uses sensors on the rearbumper to assist with parking andavoiding objects while inR(Reverse). It operates at speedsless than 8 km/h (5 mph) and usesaudible beeps to provide distanceand system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle'srear bumper clean to ensure properoperation.
SeeParking Assist0197.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or an MP3player.
The vehicle may have twoaccessory power outlets on theinstrument panel.
Remove the cover to access andreplace when not in use.
SeePower Outlets093.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle may have a tractioncontrol system that limits wheel spinand the StabiliTrak system thatassists with directional control of thevehicle in difficult driving conditions.Both systems turn on automaticallyevery time the vehicle is started.
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2. Find the vehicle's currentlocation and variance zonenumber on the map.
Zones 1 through 15 areavailable.
3. PressVto scroll through and
select the appropriatevariance zone.
4. Press3until the vehicle
heading, for example, N forNorth, is displayed in the DIC.
5. If calibration is necessary,calibrate the compass. See“Compass CalibrationProcedure”following.
Compass Calibration
The compass can be manuallycalibrated. Only calibrate thecompass in a magnetically cleanand safe location, such as an openparking lot, where driving thevehicle in circles is not a danger.It is suggested to calibrate awayfrom tall buildings, utility wires,manhole covers, or other industrialstructures, if possible.
If CAL should ever appear in theDIC display, the compass should becalibrated.
If the DIC display does not show aheading, for example, N for North,or the heading does not changeafter making turns, there may be astrong magnetic field interfering withthe compass. Such interferencemay be caused by a magnetic CB orcell phone antenna mount, amagnetic emergency light, magneticnote pad holder, or any othermagnetic item. Turn off the vehicle,move the magnetic item, then turnon the vehicle and calibrate thecompass.
To c a l i b r a t e t h e c o m p a s s , u s e t h efollowing procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass,make sure the compass zoneis set to the variance zone inwhich the vehicle is located.See“Compass Variance (Zone)Procedure”earlier in thissection.
Do not operate any switchessuch as window, climatecontrols, seats, etc. during thecalibration procedure.
2. PressTuntil PRESSVTO
CALIBRATE COMPASSdisplays.
3. PressVto start the compass
calibration.
4. The DIC will displayCALIBRATING: DRIVE INCIRCLES. Drive the vehicle intight circles at less than 8 km/h(5 mph) to complete thecalibration. The DIC will displayCALIBRATION COMPLETE forafewsecondswhenthecalibration is complete. TheDIC display will then return to
PRESSVTO CALIBRATE
COMPASS.
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Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt DirectCurrent
The accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or an MP3player.
The vehicle may have twoaccessory power outlets on theinstrument panel.
Remove the cover to access andreplace when not in use.
Certain power accessory plugs maynot be compatible to the accessorypower outlet and could overloadvehicle or adapter fuses. If aproblem is experienced, see yourdealer.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
When adding electrical equipment,be sure to follow the properinstallation instructions included withthe equipment. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0212.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
Alternating Current
This power outlet can be used toplug in electrical equipment thatuses a maximum limit of 150 watts.
The 110/120 volt power outlet is onthe instrument panel.
An indicator light on the outlet turnson to show it is in use. The lightcomes on when the ignition is inON/RUN, equipment requiring lessthan 150 watts is plugged into theoutlet, and no system fault isdetected.
The indicator light does not come onwhen the ignition is in LOCK/OFF orif the equipment is not fully seatedinto the outlet.
If equipment is connected usingmore than 150 watts or a systemfault is detected, a protection circuitshuts off the power supply and theindicator light turns off. To reset thecircuit, unplug the item and plug itback in or turn the RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) off andthen back on. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0180.
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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 133Overview (AM-FM Radio) . . . . . 133Overview (Radio withCD/MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 141
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included inthis manual. See the infotainmentmanual for information on otheravailable infotainment systems.
Read the following pages tobecome familiar with the BaseRadio features.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d f o r
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-infeatures intended to help avoiddistraction by disabling some
functions when driving. Thesefunctions may gray out when theyare unavailable. Many infotainmentfeatures are also available throughthe instrument cluster and steeringwheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with theoperation, faceplate buttons, andscreen buttons.
.Set up the audio by presettingfavorite stations, setting thetone, and adjusting thespeakers.
.Set up phone numbers inadvance so they can be calledeasily by pressing a singlebutton or by using a single voicecommand if equipped withBluetooth phone capability.
SeeDefensive Driving0165.
To p l a y t h e i n f o t a i n m e n t s y s t e m w i t hthe ignition off, seeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0180.
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button, and steering wheel controls,if the vehicle has this feature. SeeDefensive Driving0165.
FAV :If the vehicle has a FAVbutton, a maximum of 36 stationscan be programmed as favoritesusing the six softkeys below theradio station frequency tabs and byusing the radio favorites pagebutton (FAV button). Press FAV togo through up to six pages offavorites, each having six favoritestations available per page. Eachpage of favorites can contain anycombination of AM, FM, or SXMstations.
The balance/fade and tone settingsthat were previously adjusted, arestored with the favorite stations.
To s t o r e a s t a t i o n a s a f a v o r i t e :
1. Tune to the desired radiostation.
2. Press FAV to display the pagewhere the station is to bestored.
3. Press and hold one of thesix softkeys until a beepsounds. When that softkey ispressed and released, thestation that was set, returns.
4. Repeat the steps for eachsoftkey radio station to bestored as a favorite.
The number of favorites pages canbe set up using the MENU button.To s e t u p t h e n u m b e r o f f a v o r i t e spages:
1. Press MENU to display theradio setup menu.
2. Press the softkey below theFAV 1 - 6 t a b .
3. Select the desired number offavorites pages by pressing thesoftkey below the displayedpage numbers.
4. Press FAV , or let the menutime out, to return to theoriginal main radio screenshowing the radio stationfrequency tabs and to beginthe process of programmingfavorites for the chosennumber of numbered pages.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and staticcan occur during normal radioreception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenienceaccessories, and external electronicdevices are plugged into theaccessory power outlet. If there isinterference or static, unplug theitem from the accessory poweroutlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations isgreater than for FM, especially atnight. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere witheach other. For better radioreception, most AM radio stationsboost the power levels during theday, and then reduce these levelsduring the night. Static can alsooccur when things like storms andpower lines interfere with radioreception. When this happens, tryreducing the treble on the radio.
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FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, butFM signals reach only about 16 to65 km (10 to 40 mi). Tall buildings orhills can interfere with FM signals,causing the sound to fade inand out.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may causeinterference with the radio. Thisinterference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls,charging the phone's battery,or simply having the phone on. Thisinterference causes an increasedlevel of static while listening to theradio. If static is received whilelistening to the radio, unplug thecellular phone and turn it off.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on theroof of the vehicle. The antenna isused for the Navigation System,OnStar®and the SiriusXM®SatelliteRadio Service System if the vehiclehas these features. Tall buildings,hills, trees, heavy foliage, tunnels,bridges, and garages will affectreception. Keep the antenna clear ofobstructions for clear reception.Make sure there is sufficientclearance when entering garages orparking structures.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such asCDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs®,SDcards, USB drives, and mobiledevices, consider the source.Untrusted media devices couldcontain files that affect systemoperation or performance. Avoid useif the content or origin cannot betrusted.
CD Player
Care of the CD Player
Do not add any label to a CD.It could get caught in the CD player.If a CD is recorded on a personalcomputer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of therecorded CD with a marking pen.
The use of CD lens cleaners is notadvised, due to the risk ofcontaminating the lens of the CDoptics with lubricants internal to theCD player mechanism.