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“Call At Home,”“At Work,”“On Mobile,”or“OnOther”:Initiate a call to an enteredcontact and location at home, atwork, on mobile device, or onanother phone.
“Call ”:Initiate acall to a standard phone numberseven or 10 digits in length, andalso 911, 411, or 611.
“Pair Phone”:Begins theBluetooth pairing process. Followinstructions on the radio display.
“Switch Phone”:Select a differentphone for outgoing calls.
“Vo i c e K e y p a d”:Begins a dialogto enter special numbers likeinternational numbers. The numberscan be entered in groups of digitswith each group of digits beingrepeated back by the system. If thegroup of digits is not correct, the
command“Delete”will remove thelast group of digits and allow themto be re-entered. Once the entirenumber has been entered, thecommand“Call”will start dialing thenumber.
“Vo i c e M a i l”:Initiate a call to voicemail numbers.
Voice Recognition for OnStar
(If Equipped)
“OnStar”:Begin OnStar VoiceRecognition.
Bluetooth Speech Recognition
(If Equipped)
Voice Pass-Thru allows access tothe speech recognition commandson the cell phone. See your cellphone manufacturer’suserguidetosee if the cell phone supports thisfeature.
Activating this function will start theBluetooth Speech Recognition on aconnected phone.
The steering wheel controls areused to operate this function.
Press and holdgto activate.
Avoicesessionbeginssothatvoicecommands can be given to Siri®ormany other controls provided by thecell phone.
Press@to exit or pressito
close and return to the previousapplication prior to the start of VoicePass-Thru.

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Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
Instructions for using the cell phonemay differ between infotainmentsystems. The base radio and baseradio with touchscreen instructionsare included in this manual. See theinfotainment manual for instructionson the uplevel radios.
Bluetooth-capable systems caninteract with many cell phones,allowing:
.Placement and receipt of calls inahands-freemode.
.Sharing of the cell phone’saddress book or contact list withthe vehicle.
To m i n i m i z e d r i v e r d i s t r a c t i o n ,before driving, and with the vehicleparked:
.Become familiar with thefeatures of the cell phone.Organize the phone book andcontact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.If possible, program speed dialor other shortcuts.
.Review the controls andoperation of the infotainmentsystem.
.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.The system may not work withall cell phones. See“Pairing”inthis section.
.If the cell phone has voicedialing capability, learn to usethat feature to access theaddress book or contact list.
.See“Deleting a Paired Phone”and/or“Deleting a BluetoothDevice”in this section.
{Warning
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment system.
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.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth systemcan use a Bluetooth-capable cellphone with a Hands-Free Profile tomake and receive phone calls. Theinfotainment system and voicerecognition are used to control thesystem. The system can be usedwhile in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The range of theBluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m(30 ft). Not all phones support allfunctions and not all phones workwith the Bluetooth system. For U.S.and Canada only, see www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information aboutcompatible phones.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the instrumentpanel, faceplate, and the steeringwheel to operate the Bluetoothsystem.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:Press to answer incoming calls,confirm system information, andstart voice recognition.

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i:Press to end a call, reject acall, or cancel an operation. Pressto mute or unmute the infotainmentsystem.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how tonavigate the menu system using theinfotainment controls, seeOverview(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0183orOverview (BaseRadio)0184.
MENU :Turn to scroll through a list.Press to select the highlighted listoption.
{:Press to go to the Home Page.SeeHome Page (Base Radio)0186orHome Page (Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0188.
PHONE or#:Select to enter the
phone main menu. SeeBluetooth(Voice Recognition - Base Radio)0221orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio)0217orBluetooth (Overview)0216orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0226.
Voice Recognition
If equipped, the voice recognitionsystem uses commands to controlthe system and dial phone numbers.
Noise :The system may notrecognize voice commands if thereis too much background noise, suchas noise from open windows or loudtalking inside the vehicle.
When to Speak :Atonesoundstoindicate that the system is ready foravoicecommand.Waitforthetoneand then speak.
How to Speak :Speak clearly in acalm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,sound comes through the vehicle'sfront audio system speakers andoverrides the audio system. Use theOknob during a call to change thevolume level. The system maintainsaminimumvolumelevel.
Bluetooth Audio Quality
Turn off the Echo and Noisecancellation feature on your phone,if supported, for the best hands-freeperformance.
See www.gm.com/bluetooth for U.S.and Canada only.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio)
For information about how tonavigate the menu system using theinfotainment controls, seeOverview(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0183orOverview (BaseRadio)0184.
Switching to Handset or
Hands-Free Mode
To s w i t c h b e t w e e n h a n d s e t m o d eand hands-free mode, use theOnStar command,“transfer call.”
Pairing
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired to the Bluetoothsystem and then connected to thevehicle before it can be used. See

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.Pression the steering wheel
controls.
.Do nothing.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported onthe Bluetooth phone and enabled bythe wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call Waiting Call
To a c c e p t a c a l l w a i t i n g c a l l , d o o n eof the following:
.Press the button just below theSWITCH screen button.
.Pressgon the steering wheel
controls.
Declining a Call Waiting Call
To d e c l i n e a c a l l w a i t i n g c a l l , d o o n eof the following:
.Press the button just below theIGNORE screen button.
.Pression the steering wheel
controls.
.Do nothing.
Ending a Call
To e n d a c a l l , d o o n e o f t h efollowing:
.Press the button just below theEND screen button.
.Pression the steering wheel
controls.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system cansend numbers during a call. This isused when calling a menu-drivenphone system.
1. When a call is active, press thebutton just below the KEYPADscreen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob tohighlight the first digit andpress to select.
If not initially in the phoneapplication, from the Home Page,turn the MENU knob, then press toselect the PHONE screen button.From the PHONE main menu, turnthe MENU knob to highlight ActiveCall and press to select.
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition - Base
Radio)
Using Voice Recognition
To u s e v o i c e r e c o g n i t i o n , p r e s sg
on the steering wheel. Use thecommands below for the variousvoice features. For additionalinformation, say“Help”while youare in a voice recognition menu.
Pairing
Pairing a Phone
1. Pressg.Thesystemresponds
“Ready,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Bluetooth.”
3. Say“Pair.”The systemresponds with instructions andafour-digitPersonalIdentification Number (PIN).The PIN is used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on thecell phone that you want topair. For help with this process,see your cell phonemanufacturer's user guide.

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The cell phone's normal promptmessages will go through their cycleaccording to the phone's operatinginstructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The Bluetooth system can sendnumbers and the numbers stored asname tags during a call. You canuse this feature when calling amenu-driven phone system.Account numbers can also bestored for use.
Sending a Number or Name TagDuring a Call
1. Pressg.Thesystemresponds
“Ready,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Dial.”
3. Say the number or name tagto send.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out ofthe in-vehicle Bluetooth system, itwill be retained indefinitely. Thisincludes all phone pairing
information. For information on howto delete this information, see“Deleting a Paired Phone.”
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio
with 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, seeOverview (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0183orOverview(Base Radio)0184.
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. SeeOnStarOverview0486.
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 pairedto the system.
When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phone bookis downloaded automatically. This isdependent on the type of the phone

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Android Auto is provided by Googleand is subject to Google’stermsand privacy policy. CarPlay isprovided by Apple and is subject toApple’stermsandprivacypolicy.For Android Auto support seehttps://support.google.com/androidauto or Apple CarPlaysupport at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or Google maychange or suspend availability atany time. Android Auto is atrademark of Google Inc.; AppleCarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0482.
"Made for iPod" and "Made foriPhone" mean that an electronicaccessory has been designed toconnect specifically to iPod oriPhone and has been certified bythe developer to meet Appleperformance standards. Apple is notresponsible for the operation of thisdevice or its compliance with safetyand regulatory standards. Pleasenote that the use of this accessorywith iPod or iPhone may affectwireless performance. iPhone®,iPod®,iPodclassic®,iPodnano®,
iPod shuffle®,andiPodtouch®aretrademarks of Apple Inc., registeredin the U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee,taxes, one time activation fee, andother fees may apply. Subscriptionfee is consumer only. All fees andprogramming subject to change.Subscriptions subject to CustomerAgreement available atwww.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM®
service only available in the48 contiguous United States andCanada.
In Canada: Some deterioration ofservice may occur in extremenorthern latitudes. This is beyondthe control of SiriusXM®SatelliteRadio.
Explicit Language Notice: Channelswith frequent explicit language areindicated with an“XL”preceding the

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channel name. Channel blocking isavailable for SiriusXM SatelliteRadio receivers by notifyingSiriusXM:
.USA Customers—Seewww.siriusxm.com or call1-866-635–2349.
.Canadian Customers—Seewww.xmradio.ca or call1-877-209-0079.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,disassemble, reverse engineer,hack, manipulate, or otherwisemake available any technology orsoftware incorporated in receiverscompatible with the SiriusXM®
Satellite Radio System or thatsupport the SiriusXM website, theOnline Service or any of its content.Furthermore, the AMBER voicecompression software included inthis product is protected byintellectual property rights includingpatent rights, copyrights, and tradesecrets of Digital VoiceSystems, Inc.
General Requirements:
1. A License Agreement fromSiriusXM®is required for anyproduct that incorporatesSiriusXM Technology and/or foruse of any of the SiriusXMmarks to be manufactured,distributed, or marketed in theSiriusXM Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed,marketed, and/or sold inCanada, a separate agreementis required with CanadianSatellite Radio Inc. (operatingas SiriusXM Canada).
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark andlogos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marksby General Motors is under license.Other trademarks and trade namesare those of their respective owners.
Schedule I: Gracenote EULA
Music recognition technology andrelated data are provided byGracenote®.Gracenoteistheindustry standard in musicrecognition technology and relatedcontent delivery. For moreinformation visitwww.gracenote.com.
Music-related data from Gracenote,Inc., copyright © 2000 to presentGracenote. Gracenote Software,copyright © 2000 to presentGracenote. One or more patentsowned by Gracenote may apply tothis product and service. See theGracenote website for anon-exhaustive list of applicableGracenote patents. Gracenote,CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, theGracenote logo and logotype, andthe "Powered by Gracenote" logo

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Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315Driving Characteristics andTo w i n g T i p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 5Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318To w i n g E q u i p m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 5Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 344
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345Adding a Snow Plow or SimilarEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345Pickup Conversion toChassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
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.