2017 CHEVROLET SONIC radio

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System Settings
Auto Volume
This feature automatically adjuststhe radio volume to compensate forroad and wind noise.
The level of volume compensationcan be selected, or the feature canbe turned off.
Tone Settings
The tone settings can be set foreach radio band and each audioplayer source.
Custom Tone Settings
1. Touch SETTINGS from thehome screen.
2. Select Radio.
3. Select Tone Settings.
.Bass, Midrange, or Treble:To u c h✓or +.
.Fader or Balance: Adjustthe front/rear or left/rightspeakers by dragging thedot in the vehicle image onthe screen.
4. Touch3to go back to the
source screen.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
Audio Source Menu
{:Press to go to the Home Page.
O:Press to turn on, mute,or unmute the system. Press andhold to turn off the system.
Selecting a Band
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Select AM, FM, or SXM (ifequipped).
The last station that was playingstarts playing again.
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Pressgordto automatically
search for available radio stations.

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Direct Tune
From the AM or FM menu:
1. Touch Tune.
2. Enter the station number.
3. Touch Go.
Favorites
1. TouchSorTto scroll through
the favorite pages.
2. Touch the station to select it.
Update Station List
.From the AM or FM menu, touchMenu, then touch Update StationList. The broadcasting listupdating will begin.
.During the AM or FMbroadcasting list update, touchCancel to stop the updates.
Station List
1. From the AM or FM menu,touch Menu.
2. Select Station List.
3. TouchQorRto scroll through
the list. Touch the station toselect it.
Menu
To u c h t o c h o o s e b e t w e e n a v a i l a b l emenus for the current source.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
Stations from all bands can bestored in any order in the favoritepages.
Up to 25 stations can be stored.
Storing Stations
To s t o r e t h e s t a t i o n t o a p o s i t i o n i nthe list, touch the correspondingbutton 1✓5untilabeepisheard.
1. Select the desired station.
2. TouchSorTto select the
desired page of savedfavorites.
3. Touch and hold any of thepreset buttons to save thecurrent radio station to thatbutton of the selectedfavorites page.
To c h a n g e a p r e s e t b u t t o n , t u n e t othe new desired radio station andtouch and hold the preset button.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, vehicles with anSiriusXM®Satellite Radio tuner andavalidSiriusXMSatelliteRadiosubscription can receive SiriusXMprogramming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio servicebased in the 48 contiguous UnitedStates and 10 Canadian provinces.SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a widevariety of programming andcommercial-free music, coast tocoast, and in digital-quality sound.During your trial or when yousubscribe, you will get unlimitedaccess to SiriusXM Radio Online forwhen you are not in the vehicle.Aservicefeeisrequiredtoreceivethe SiriusXM service. If SiriusXMservice needs to be reactivated, theradio will display "No SubscriptionPlease Renew" on channel SXM1.For more information, contactSiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or1-888-601-6296 (U.S.), andwww.siriusxm.ca or 1-877-438-9677(Canada).

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Listening to SiriusXM Radio
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch SXM and the mostrecent listened to SiriusXMchannel will display.
Selecting a Category
From Menu, touch Categories, thentouch the desired category or from
Categories, touchQorRto find the
desired channel. Touch the channelto select it.
Selecting a Channel
Pressgordto seek the previous
or next channel.
Using the Preset Buttons
Up to five favorites pages can besaved, and each page can store upto five channels.
To c h a n g e a p r e s e t b u t t o n , t u n e t othe new desired channel and holdthe button.
Listening to Preset Channels
1. TouchSorTrepeatedly to
select the desiredfavorites page.
2. Touch the preset button tolisten to the channel.
Using the SiriusXM Menu
Operation
1. Touch MENU on the SXM radioscreen.
2. Touch the menu to select thedesired item or to display thedetail menu item.
3. Touch0to return to the
previous menu.
Channel List
1. Touch Channel List from theSXM menu. The channel list isdisplayed.
2. TouchQorRto find the
desired channel. Touch thechannel to select it.
Tone Settings
1. Touch Tone Settings. See“To n e S e t t i n g s”underOperation0144.
2. Touch0.
Auto Volume
1. Touch Auto Volume. See“AutoVolume”underOperation0144.
2. Touch0.
Categories
1. Touch Categories.
2. TouchQorRto find the
desired category. Touch thecategory to select it.
Explicit Content Filter
When on, only a filtered list ofchannels will be received. When off,all regular SXM programmingsubscribed to will be received.
1. Touch SXM Explicit Filter.
2. Select to enable or disable.

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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and staticcan occur during normal radioreception if items such as mobilephone chargers, vehicleconvenience accessories, andexternal electronic devices areplugged into the accessory poweroutlet. If there is interference orstatic, unplug the item from theaccessory power outlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although theradio has a built-in electronic circuitthat automatically works to reduceinterference, some static can occur,especially around tall buildings orhills, causing the sound to fade inand out.
AM
The range for most AM stations isgreater than for FM, especially atnight. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere witheach other. Static can occur whenthings like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. Whenthis happens, try reducing the trebleon the radio.
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Servicegives digital radio reception fromcoast to coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Justas with FM, tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals,causing the sound to fade in andout. In addition, traveling or standingunder heavy foliage, bridges,garages, or tunnels may cause lossof the SiriusXM signal for a periodof time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as makingor receiving phone calls, charging,or just having the phone on maycause static interference in theradio. Unplug the phone or turn it offif this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on theroof of the vehicle. The antenna isused for OnStar, the SiriusXMSatellite Radio Service System, andGPS (Global Positioning System),if the vehicle has these features.Keep the antenna clear ofobstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it isopen, reception can also beaffected.

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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.