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Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
To n e S e t t i n g s
To u c h To n e S e t t i n g s . T h e To n eSettings menu is displayed. See“To n e S e t t i n g s”under“RadioControls”inOperation0176
Auto Volume
To u c h A u t o V o l u m e . T h e A u t oVolume menu is displayed. See“Auto Volume”under“RadioControls”inOperation0176.
Picture System Information
The infotainment system can viewpicture files stored on a USBstorage device and devices thatsupport Media TransferProtocol (MTP).
.Supported file extensions: .jpg,.bmp, .png, .gif.
.Animated GIF files are notsupported.
.Some files may not operate dueto a different recording format orthe condition of the file.
Viewing Pictures
1. Connect the USB device to theUSB port.
2. Touch the screen to open to fullscreen. Touch the screen againto return to the previousscreen.
If the USB device is alreadyconnected:
1. Press{.
2. Touch GALLERY.
Some features are disabled whilethe vehicle is in motion.
Viewing a Slide Show
1. Touchzfrom the picture
screen.
2. Touch the screen to cancel theslide show during the slideshow playback.
Viewing a Previous or NextPicture
To u c hSorTfrom the picture
screen.
Rotating a Picture
To u c hwfrom the picture screen.
Enlarging a Picture
To u c hxfrom the picture screen.
Using the USB Picture Menu
1. Touch MENU from the picturescreen.
2. Touch the appropriate menu:
.Slide Show Time: Allowsselection of the slide showinterval.
.Clock, Temp. Display:Allows selection of On orOff to show the clock andtemperature on the fullscreen.
.Display Settings: Adjustsfor Brightness and Contrast.
3. Touch0to exit.
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There may be restrictions on usingBluetooth wireless technology insome locations.
Due to the variety of Bluetoothdevices and their firmware versions,the device may respond differentlywhen performing over Bluetooth.
On a current phone call, an imageof the current contact from thephone's contact list may bedisplayed. Not all phones arecompatible with this feature.
Refer to the cell phonemanufacturer’suserguideforquestions about the phone'sBluetooth functionality.
Bluetooth Controls
If equipped with Bluetooth capability,use the buttons on the infotainmentsystem and the steering wheel tooperate the system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:Press to interact with Bluetoothor OnStar, if equipped. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0190orBluetooth (Infotainment ControlsRadio with Touchscreen)0195orBluetooth (Infotainment ControlsRadio without Touchscreen)0191orOnStar Overview0397.
c:Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound on. Press to reject anincoming call or end a current call.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls Radio without
Touchscreen)
To u s e i n f o t a i n m e n t c o n t r o l s t oaccess the menu system, seeOverview0173.
Pairing
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired to the Bluetoothsystem and then connected to thevehicle before it can be used. Seeyour cell phone manufacturer's userguide for Bluetooth functions beforepairing the cell phone. If a Bluetoothphone is not connected, calls will bemade using OnStar Hands-FreeCalling, if available. SeeOnStarOverview0397.
Pairing Information
.ABluetoothphonewithMP3capability cannot be paired tothe vehicle as a phone and anMP3 player at the same time.
.Up to five cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth system.
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.The pairing process is disabledwhen the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to becompleted once, unless thepairing information on the cellphone changes or the cell phoneis deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone canbe connected to the Bluetoothsystem at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones arewithin range of the system, thesystem connects to the firstavailable paired cell phone in theorder that they were first paired.
When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phone bookis downloaded automatically. This isdependent on the type of phonepaired. If the automatic downloaddoes not occur, proceed with thephone book download on thephone.
Pairing a Phone–SSP and NoPaired Device
When there is no paired device onthe infotainment system and SimpleSecure Pairing (SSP) is supported:
1. Press PHONE or pressgon
the steering wheel withoutOnStar.
2. Press Pair to search forBluetooth Devices.
3. When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phonescreen is displayed on theinfotainment system.
Pairing a Phone–SSP and PairedDevice
When a paired device is on theinfotainment system and SSP issupported:
1. Press PHONE or pressgon
the steering wheel withoutOnStar.
2. Press MENU, then selectBluetooth Devices.
3. Turn MENU to the desireddevice to pair.
4. Press MENU to select thedesired device to pair.
5. When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phonescreen is displayed on theinfotainment system. If nodesired device is available goto Step 6.
6. Press Add to search for thedesired device.
.The connected phone is
highlighted by5.
.Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions areenabled.
.5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled.
.Zindicates only Bluetooth
music is enabled.
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Pairing a Phone–No SSP and NoPaired Device
When there is no paired device onthe infotainment system and SSP isnot supported:
1. Press PHONE or pressgon
the steering wheel withoutOnStar.
2. Press Pair to search forBluetooth Devices.
3. Input the PersonalIdentification Number (PIN)code (default: 1234) to theBluetooth device. When theBluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, thePHONE screen is displayed onthe infotainment system.
When the connection fails, a failuremessage is displayed on theinfotainment system.
If a Bluetooth device was previouslyconnected, the infotainment systemexecutes the auto connection.However, if the Bluetooth setting on
the Bluetooth device is turned off, afailure message is displayed on theinfotainment system.
Pairing a Phone–No SSP andPaired Device
When a paired device is on theinfotainment system and SSP is notsupported:
1. Press PHONE or pressgon
the steering wheel withoutOnStar.
2. Press MENU, then selectBluetooth Devices.
3. Turn MENU to the desireddevice to pair.
4. Press MENU to select thedesired device to pair.
5. Input the PersonalIdentification Number (PIN)code (default: 1234) to theBluetooth device. When theBluetooth device andinfotainment system are
successfully paired,Z/5is
displayed on the pair devicescreen. If no desired device isavailable go to Step 6.
6. Press Add to search for thedesired device.
.The connected phone is
highlighted by5.
.Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions areenabled.
.5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled.
.Zindicates only Bluetooth
music is enabled.
Checking the BluetoothConnection
1. Press PHONE.
2. Turn MENU to highlightBluetooth Devices.
3. Press MENU to selectBluetooth Devices.
4. The paired device will show.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device
1. Press PHONE.
2. Turn MENU to highlightBluetooth Devices.
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Pairing Information
.ABluetoothphonewithMP3capability cannot be paired tothe vehicle as a phone and anMP3 player at the same time.
.Up to 10 cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabledwhen the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to becompleted once, unless thepairing information on the cellphone changes or the cell phoneis deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone canbe connected to the Bluetoothsystem at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones arewithin range of the system, thesystem connects to the firstavailable paired cell phone in theorder that they were first paired.
When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phone bookis downloaded automatically. This isdependent on the type of phonepaired. If the automatic download
does not occur, proceed with thephone book download on thephone.
Pairing a Phone–SSP and NoPaired Device
When there is no paired device onthe infotainment system and SimpleSecure Pairing (SSP) is supported:
1. Press{.
2. Touch PHONE, press5on the
faceplate, or pressgon the
steering wheel without OnStar.
3. Touch Search Device.
4. Touch the desired device topair on the searched listscreen.
5. Touch Yes on the pop-upscreen of the Bluetooth deviceand infotainment system.
6. When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phonescreen is displayed on theinfotainment system.
Pairing a Phone–SSP and PairedDevice
When a paired device is on theinfotainment system and SSP issupported:
1. Press{.
2. Touch SETTINGS.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then DeviceManagement.
4. Touch the desired device topair. When the Bluetoothdevice and infotainment system
are successfully paired,Z/5
is displayed on the pair devicescreen. If no desired device isavailable go to Step 5.
5. Touch Search Device to searchfor the desired device.
6. Touch the desired device topair on the searched listscreen.
7. Touch Yes on the pop-upscreen of the Bluetooth deviceand infotainment system.
.The connected phone is
highlighted by5.
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.Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions areenabled.
.5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled.
.Zindicates only Bluetooth
music is enabled.
Pairing a Phone–No SSP and NoPaired Device
When there is no paired device onthe infotainment system and SSP isnot supported:
1. Press{.
2. Touch PHONE, press5on the
faceplate, or pressgon the
steering wheel without OnStar.
3. Touch Search Device.
4. Touch the desired device topair on the searched listscreen.
5. Input the PersonalIdentification Number (PIN)code (default: 1234) to theBluetooth device. When theBluetooth device and
infotainment system aresuccessfully paired, thePHONE screen is displayed onthe infotainment system.
When the connection fails, a failuremessage is displayed on theinfotainment system.
If a Bluetooth device was previouslyconnected, the infotainment systemexecutes the auto connection.However, if the Bluetooth setting onthe Bluetooth device is turned off, afailure message is displayed on theinfotainment system.
Pairing a Phone–No SSP andPaired Device
When a paired device is on theinfotainment system and SSP is notsupported:
1. Press{.
2. Touch SETTINGS.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then DeviceManagement.
4. Touch the desired device topair. When the Bluetoothdevice and infotainment system
are successfully paired,Z/5
is displayed on the pair devicescreen. If no desired device isavailable go to Step 5.
5. Touch Search Device to searchfor the desired device.
6. Touch the desired device topair on the searched listscreen.
7. Input the PersonalIdentification Number (PIN)code (default: 1234) to theBluetooth device. When theBluetooth device andinfotainment system are
successfully paired,Z/5is
displayed on the pair devicescreen.
.The connected phone is
highlighted by5.
.Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions areenabled.
.5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled.
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Playing Bluetooth Music
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch Bluetooth.
Pause
To u c hjto pause.
To u c hrto resume.
Playing the Next Song
To u c hl.
Playing the Previous Song
To u c hgwithin two seconds of
playback time to play theprevious song.
Returning to the Beginning of theCurrent Song
To u c hgafter two seconds of
playback time.
Search
To u c h a n d h o l dgorlto rewind
or fast forward.
Playing Music Randomly
To u c hZduring playback. Touch
again to return to normal play.
This function may not be supporteddepending on the Bluetooth device.
Do not change the track too quicklywhen playing Bluetooth music.
Conditions that may occur whenplaying Bluetooth music:
.It takes time to transmit datafrom the Bluetooth device to theinfotainment system.
.If the cell phone or Bluetoothdevice is not in the waitingscreen mode, it may notautomatically play.
.The infotainment systemtransmits the order to play fromthe Bluetooth device in theBluetooth music play mode.If this is done in a differentmode, then the device transmitsthe order to stop. Depending onthe Bluetooth device options,this order to play/stop may taketime to activate.
.If the Bluetooth music playbackis not functioning, then check tosee if the Bluetooth device is inthe waiting screen mode.
.Sounds may be cut off duringthe Bluetooth music playback.
.The infotainment system outputsthe audio from the cell phone orBluetooth device as it istransmitted.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto™and/orApple CarPlay™capability may beavailable through a compatiblesmartphone. If available, aPROJECTION icon will appear asAndroid Auto or Car Play on theHome Page of the infotainmentdisplay.
To u s e A n d r o i d A u t o a n d / o r A p p l eCarPlay:
1. Download the Android Autoapp to your phone from theGoogle™Play store. There is
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Making a Call by Entering a PhoneNumber
.Press5on the faceplate.
.Press{,thentouchPHONEon
the screen.
.Pressgon the steering wheel.
If a wrong number is entered, touch}to delete the number one digit at
atime,ortouchandhold}to
delete all digits of the number.
Switching a Call to the Cell Phone(Private Mode)
To s w i t c h t h e c a l l f r o m t h e c e l lphone to hands-free:
1. Touch0.
2. Touch0again to switch back
to hands-free.
Turning the Microphone Onand Off
To u c h3to turn the microphone on
or off.
Calling by Redial
To c a l l b y u s i n g r e d i a l :
.Pressgon the steering wheel
controls to display the redialguidance screen.
.To u c h5on the phone screen.
Redialing is not possible when thereis no call history.
Taking Calls
When a phone call comes throughthe connected Bluetooth cell phone,the audio system will be muted orpaused and the phone will ring withthe relevant information displayed.
To a c c e p t t h e c a l l , p r e s sgon the
steering wheel controls, touch5on
the screen, or press5on the
faceplate.
To d e c l i n e t h e c a l l , p r e s scon the
steering wheel controls or touchReject on the screen.
Using the Contacts Menu
1. Touch Contacts on the phonescreen.
2. TouchQorRto scroll through
the list.
3. Touch the phone book entryto call.
4. Touch the number to dial.
Searching for Contacts Entries
1. Touch Contacts on the phonescreen.
2. Touch9on the contacts
screen.
3. Use the keypad to input thename to search. See“Searching for a Name”following.
4. Touch the phone book entryto call.
5. If there is more than onenumber associated with thename, touch the numberto dial.
When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phone bookmay download. Some phones maynot download automatically. If thishappens, connect it again orproceed with the phone bookdownload on the phone.