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The infotainment system has built-infeatures intended to help avoiddistraction by disabling somefunctions 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 Driving0248.
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)0271.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
TheftLock®is designed todiscourage theft of the vehicle'sradio by learning a portion of theVehicle Identification Number (VIN).The radio does not operate if it isstolen or moved to a differentvehicle.

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Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen)1.{
.Press to go to the HomePage. SeeHome Page(Base Radio)0186orHome Page (Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0188.
2.7
.Radio: Press and release togo to the previous station orchannel. Press and hold tofast seek the next strongestprevious station or channel.
.USB/Bluetooth Music/Pictures: Press and hold togo to the previous content.Press and hold to fastrewind.
3.O
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold to turn thepower off.
.Press to mute the systemwhen on.
.Turn to decrease orincrease the volume.

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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/Bluetooth Music/Pictures: Press and hold togo to the next content.Press and hold to fastforward.
5.#
.Press and release toaccess the phone screen,answer an incoming call,or access the device homescreen. Press and hold toaccess Press to Talk.
Overview (Base Radio)
Infotainment System Overview
The infotainment system iscontrolled by using the buttons onthe faceplate and steering wheelcontrols, if equipped. SeeSteeringWheel Controls0121.
Radio with CD

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current track will start from
the beginning. Presslto
seek the next track.
.AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If
Equipped):Pressgorl
to seek to the previous ornext strong station.
.CD (If Equipped):Press
and holdgto quickly
reverse through a track.Release the button to returnto playing speed. Press and
holdlto fast forward
through a track. Releasethe button to return toplaying speed.
10. RADIO
.Press to change the audiosource between AM, FM,or SiriusXM, if equipped.
11 . M E D I A
.Press to change the audiosource between CD, USB,AUX, and Bluetooth Audio,if equipped.
12.O
.Press to turn the audio on.
.Press and hold to turn it off.
.When on, press to mute thesystem. Press again tounmute.
.Turn to increase ordecrease the volume.
Home Page (Base Radio)
Home Page Features
The infotainment system displays aHome Page that makes it easy toaccess all of the applications. Turnthe MENU knob to highlight featureicons. Press the MENU knob toaccess 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, SiriusXM®(if equipped),USB/iPod, AUX Input, and BluetoothAudio (if equipped). SeeAM-FMRadio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189,SatelliteRadio (Base Radio)0193orSatellite Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0193,,Auxiliary Jack0207,andBluetooth Audio0208.
PHONE :Select the PHONE screenicon to display the Phone mainpage. SeeBluetooth (VoiceRecognition - Base Radio)0221orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio)0217orBluetooth(Overview)0216orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0226.
NAV (Navigation, If Equipped) :Select the NAV screen icon todisplay the OnStar Turn-by-TurnNavigation. SeeOnStar Overview0486,ifequipped.

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Audible Touch Feedback (IfEquipped) :Select Audible TouchFeedback to turn feedback off or on.
Auto Volume (If Equipped) :Thisfeature adjusts the volume based onvehicle speed. The options are Off,Low, Medium-Low, Medium,Medium-High, or High. Select thedesired volume.
Maximum Startup Volume :Thisfeature sets the maximum startupvolume. If the vehicle is started andthe volume is greater than this level,the volume is adjusted to this level.To s e t t h e m a x i m u m s t a r t u p v o l u m e ,Turn the MENU knob to increase ordecrease startup volume.
Rear Camera (If Equipped)
From the Rear Camera screenbutton, the following may display:
Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settingsand the following may display:
Restore Vehicle Settings :Thisoption will restore factory vehiclepersonalization settings. SelectRestore Vehicle Settings. A screen
displays stating all vehiclecustomization settings will berestored to the factory settings.Select Cancel or Confirm.
Clear All Private Data (IfEquipped) :This option clears allprivate information from the vehicle.Select Clear All Private Data. SelectCancel or Confirm.
Restore Radio Settings :Thisoption will restore factory radiosettings. Select Restore RadioSettings. A screen displays statingall personalized radio settings willbe restored back to the factorysettings. Select Cancel or Confirm.
English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To c h a n g e t h e d i s p l a y u n i t s b e t w e e nEnglish and metric units, seeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0145orDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Uplevel)0147orInstrument Cluster0128.
Home Page (Base Radio
with Touchscreen)
Touchscreen Buttons
To u c h s c r e e n b u t t o n s s h o w o n t h escreen when available. When afunction is unavailable, the buttonmay gray out. When a function isselected, the button may highlight.
Home Page Features
Press{to go to the Home Page.
Audio :To u c h t o s e l e c t A M , F M ,SiriusXM®(if equipped), USB/iPod/Bluetooth Audio, or AUX.
Gallery :To u c h t o v i e w a p i c t u r e o rmovie.

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Phone :To u c h t o a c t i v a t e t h ephone features (if equipped). SeeBluetooth (Voice Recognition - BaseRadio)0221orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - BaseRadio)0217orBluetooth(Overview)0216orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0226.
Projection :To u c h t o a c c e s ssupported devices when connected.SeeUSB Port (Base Radio)0199orUSB Port (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0201.
Settings :To u c h t o a c c e s s t h ePersonalization menu. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.
Climate :To u c h t o a c c e s s t h eClimate menu. SeeDual AutomaticClimate Control System0240.
OnStar :If equipped, touch toaccess the OnStar menu. SeeOnStar Overview0486.
Software Updates
See the website for moreinformation.
Website Information
In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com
In Canada, seewww.chevrolet.gm.ca
In Mexico, seewww.chevrolet.com.mx
Radio
AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio)
Playing the Radio
While on the audio main page,press the RADIO button repeatedlyto cycle through the availablesources AM, FM, and SiriusXM®(ifequipped) or press the MEDIAbutton repeatedly to cycle throughthe available sources Bluetooth®
Audio (if equipped), USB, and AUX.
The steering wheel controls canalso be used to adjust the volume.SeeSteering Wheel Controls0121.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped)
To s e l e c t A M , F M , o r S i r i u s X M ( i fequipped), press the RADIO buttonto toggle to the desired broadcastsource.

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.Connection with i-Stick TypeUSB storage devices may befaulty due to vehicle vibration.
.Do not touch the USBconnecting terminal.
.Only USB storage devicesformatted in FAT16/32 or exFATfile systems are recognized.NTFS and other file systems arenot recognized.
.The time it takes to process fileswill depend on the USB storagedevice type and capacity, andthe type of files stored.
.Some USB storage device filesmay not be compatible.
.Up to two USB devices and oneiPod can be played through aUSB hub. All devices may not besupported, depending on theperformance of the USB hub.If there is not enough powersupply, it may not operatenormally.
.Do not disconnect the USBstorage device while it is playing.This may cause damage to theproduct or affect theperformance of the USB device.
.Disconnect the USB storagedevice when the ignition isturned off. If the ignition is turnedon while the USB device isconnected, the USB device maybe damaged or may not operatenormally.
.USB storage devices can onlybe connected for playing music,viewing photo files,or upgrading.
.Do not use the USB terminal tocharge USB accessoryequipment. The heat generatedmay cause performance issuesor damage.
.Music files to which Digital RightManagement (DRM) is appliedcannot be played.
.USB storage device that are incapacity with a limit of 5,000files, such as music, photo,video, 15 stages of folder
structure. Normal usage cannotbe guaranteed for a storagedevice that exceeds this limit.The iPod/iPhone can play allmusic files that are supported.The music file lists will onlydisplay up to 5,000 files on thescreen. These files are sorted inalphabetical order.
.Some iPod/iPhone productmodels may not support theconnectivity or functionality ofthis product.
.Only connect the iPod/iPhonewith connection cablessupported by iPod/iPhoneproducts. Other connectioncables cannot be used.
.The iPod/iPhone may bedamaged if it is connected to thevehicle with the ignition on.When not in use, disconnect theiPod/iPhone.
.When the iPod/iPhone isconnected to the USB port byusing the iPod/iPhone cable, theBluetooth music is notsupported.

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AUX Menu
Press the MENU knob to display theAUX menu and the following maydisplay:
To n e S e t t i n g s :Select to adjustBass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See“To n e S e t t i n g s”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume :If equipped, see“Playing an Audio CD.”
DSP :If equipped, this featureadjusts the pre-defined settings.See“DSP”inAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0189.
EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the pre-definedequalizer settings. See“EQ(Equalizer)”inAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0189.
Base Radio with Touchscreen
Play will begin when the system hasfinished reading the information onthe device.
Playing Music
To p l a y t h e m u s i c f r o m t h e d e v i c e ,if the device is already connected:
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch AUX.
To a d j u s t t h e t o n e s e t t i n g s . S e e“Audio Settings”in“SystemSettings”underAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0189.
Bluetooth Audio
If equipped, music may be playedfrom a paired Bluetooth device. See“Pairing”underBluetooth (VoiceRecognition - Base Radio)0221orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio)0217orBluetooth(Overview)0216orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0226for helppairing a device.
Volume and song selection may becontrolled by using the infotainmentcontrols or the phone/device.If Bluetooth Audio is selected andnothing is heard, check the volumesetting on both the phone/deviceand the infotainment system.
Launch music by pressing theMEDIA screen button on theHome Page.
To p l a y m u s i c v i a B l u e t o o t h :
1. Power on the device, and pairto connect the device.