2017 CHEVROLET SONIC radio controls

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Apple CarPlay™
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Apple CarPlay
.Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices tobe connected to the infotainmentsystem through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices.Apple CarPlay must be on for thisfeature to be accessed.
Android Auto™
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Android Auto
.Manage Android Auto Devices
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devicesto be connected to the infotainmentsystem through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Select to manage Android devices.Android Auto must be on for thisfeature to be accessed.
USB Auto Launch
This allows Android and AppleCarPlay devices to automaticallyconnect when plugged into theUSB port.
Select Off or On.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Pressanywhere on the display area or anyfaceplate button to turn thedisplay on.
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Pressanywhere on the display area or anyfaceplate button to turn thedisplay on.
Rear Camera
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Guidance Lines
.Rear Park Assist Symbols
Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. SeeRearVision Camera (RVC)0201.
Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to turn Off or On. SeeParking Assist0203.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Reset Vehicle Settings
.Clear All Private Data
.Restore Radio Settings
Reset Vehicle Settings
This allows selection of restoringvehicle settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.

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Clear All Private Data
Select to clear all private informationfrom the vehicle.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows selection to restoreradio settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainmentsystem current software information.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 142Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 148
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 155Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Introduction
Infotainment
Read the following pages tobecome familiar with the 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 somefunctions when driving. Thesefunctions may gray out when theyare unavailable. Many infotainment

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.USB/Music/Pictures: Pressto go to the next content.Press and hold to fastforward.
5.5
.Press and release toaccess the phone screen,answer an incoming call,or access the device homescreen.
Home Page
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 (ifequipped).
Gallery :To u c h t o v i e w a p i c t u r e o rmovie.
Phone :To u c h t o a c t i v a t e t h ephone features (if equipped). SeeBluetooth (Overview)0155orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls)0157.
Projection :To u c h t o a c c e s ssupported devices when connected.SeeUSB Port0149.
Settings :To u c h t o a c c e s s t h ePersonalization menu. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
OnStar :If equipped, touch toaccess the OnStar menu. SeeOnStar Overview0321.
Operation
Radio Controls
The infotainment system is operatedby using the pushbuttons, menusshown on the display, and steeringwheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
O:Press to turn the radio on.Press and hold to turn the radio off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has beenturned on after the ignition is turnedoff, the system will turn offautomatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O:Turn to increase or decrease.Press when the system is on tomute and unmute the system.

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If the USB device is alreadyconnected:
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch USB.
To s t o p t h e U S B d e v i c e a n d s e l e c tanother media source, touchSource, then select the othersource.
To r e m o v e t h e U S B d e v i c e , s e l e c tanother function, then remove theUSB device.
Pause
.To u c hjto pause.
.To u c hrto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Files
.To u c hlto change to the
next file.
.To u c hgwithin five seconds of
the playback time to play theprevious file.
Returning to the Beginning of theCurrent File
To u c hgafter five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
To u c h a n d h o l dgorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.Release the button to resumeplayback at normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly
To u c hZduring playback.
.ON: Plays all files randomly.
.OFF: Returns to normalplayback.
Using the USB Music Menu
.To u c h M e n u d u r i n g p l a y b a c k .
.To u c h t h e d e s i r e d m e n u .
.Applicable audio extensions areasx, m3u, .pls, .wpl, b4s,and .xspf.
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”inOperation0144To s t o pthe device and select another mediasource, touch Source, then selectthe other source.

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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”inOperation0144
Tr a f f i c P r o g r a m(If Equipped)
To u c h O n o r O f f .
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
.Connect an MTP supporteddevice.
.Play will start automatically afterthe system has finished readingthe MTP device.
.If a non-readable MTP device isconnected, an error messagedisplays and the system willswitch to the previous audiofunction.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to modelssupporting the iPod/iPhoneconnection.
Playing Music Files
.Connect the iPod/iPhone to theUSB port.
.Play will start from the previouslyplayed point after the systemhas finished reading the USBdevice.
.If a non-readable USB device isconnected, an error messagedisplays and the system willswitch to the previous audiofunction.
If the iPod/iPhone is alreadyconnected:
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch iPod.
To s t o p t h e d e v i c e a n d s e l e c tanother media source, touchSource, then select the othersource.
To r e m o v e t h e d e v i c e , s e l e c tanother function, then remove thedevice.
Pause
.To u c hjto pause.
.To u c hrto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
.To u c hlto change to the
next song.
.To u c hgwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play theprevious file.
Returning to the Beginning of theCurrent File
To u c hgafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
To u c h a n d h o l dgorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.Release the button to resumeplayback at normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly
To u c hZduring playback.
.ON: Plays all files randomly.
.OFF: Returns to normalplayback.
Using the iPod Menu
.To u c h M e n u d u r i n g p l a y b a c k .
.To u c h t h e a p p r o p r i a t eplay mode.

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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”inOperation0144
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”inOperation0144.
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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Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Settings menus and functions mayvary depending on vehicle options.
If equipped, the auxiliary input jackcan be used to connect externalaudio devices such as an iPod®,iPhone®,MP3player,CDplayer,and other supported devices for useas another source for audiolistening. This input jack is not anaudio output; do not plugheadphones into the front auxiliaryinput jack.
If equipped, the auxiliary input jackis located on the center consolebelow the climate controls. Theinfotainment system can play musicconnected by the auxiliary device.
Play will begin when the system hasfinished reading the information onthe device.
Playing Music
To p l a y m u s i c f r o m t h e d e v i c e , i f t h edevice is already connected:
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch AUX.
5. Touch0.
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“To n e S e t t i n g s”under“RadioControls”inOperation0144.
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped withBluetooth capability, the system 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 deleteduplicate or rarely used entries.If possible, program speed dialor other shortcuts.
.Review the controls andoperation of the infotainmentsystem.