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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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Fog Lamps
If equipped with front fog lamps, thebutton is on the outboard side of theinstrument panel.
The ignition must be on to turn onthe fog lamps.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps onor off. An indicator light on theinstrument cluster comes on whenthe fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps come on togetherwith the parking lamps.
If the high-beam headlamps areturned on, the fog lamps will turn off.If the high-beam headlamps areturned off, the fog lamps will turnback on again.
Some localities have laws thatrequire the headlamps to be onalong with the fog lamps.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightnessof the instrument panel controls andinfotainment display screen. Thethumbwheel is to the left of thesteering column on the instrumentpanel.
D:Move the thumbwheel up ordown and hold, to brighten or dimthe instrument panel controls andinfotainment display screen.

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If equipped with Keyless Access,the exterior lamps automatically turnon when a door is opened after theignition is changed to the OFFposition. The dome lamps alsocome on after the ignition ischanged to the OFF position. SeeIgnition Positions (Key Access)0182orIgnition Positions (KeylessAccess)0183.
The exterior lamps turn offimmediately by turning the exteriorlamps control off.
This feature can be changed. SeeVehicle Personalization0127.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric PowerManagement (EPM) that estimatesthe battery's temperature and stateof charge. It then adjusts the voltagefor best performance and extendedlife of the battery.
When the battery's state of chargeis low, the voltage is raised slightlyto quickly bring the charge back up.When the state of charge is high,
the voltage is lowered slightly toprevent overcharging. If the vehiclehas a voltmeter gauge or a voltagedisplay on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), you may see thevoltage move up or down. This isnormal. If there is a problem, analert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged atidle if the electrical loads are veryhigh. This is true for all vehicles.This is because the generator(alternator) may not be spinning fastenough at idle to produce all thepower needed for very highelectrical loads.
Ahighelectricalloadoccurswhenseveral of the following are on, suchas: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger,climate control fan at high speed,heated seats, engine cooling fans,trailer loads, and loads plugged intoaccessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessivedischarge of the battery. It does thisby balancing the generator's outputand the vehicle's electrical needs.It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, wheneverneeded. It can temporarily reducethe power demands of someaccessories.
Normally, these actions occur insteps or levels, without beingnoticeable. In rare cases at thehighest levels of corrective action,this action may be noticeable to thedriver.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature isdesigned to protect the vehicle'sbattery.
If some interior lamps are left onand the ignition is turned off, thebattery rundown protection systemautomatically turns the lamp off aftersome time.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about10 minutes after the ignition isturned off, if the parking lamps orheadlamps have been manually lefton. This protects against draining

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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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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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.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 has acapacity limit of no more than5,000 files, such as music,photo, video, 15 levels of folderstructure. 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.
.The iPod/iPhone playbackfunctions and the informationdisplayed may be different whenplayed on the infotainmentsystem.
.Refer to the table for theclassification items related to thesearch function provided by theiPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
.Connect the USB device to theUSB port.
.Play will start automatically afterthe system has finished readingthe USB device.
.If a non-readable USB device isconnected, an error messagedisplays and the system willswitch to the previous audiofunction.