2017 CHEVROLET SONIC navigation

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20 In Brief
Portable Audio Devices
The vehicle is equipped with eitherasingleUSBportordualUSBportslocated in the center stack. Externaldevices such as iPods®,MP3players, and USB storage devicesmay be connected.
SeeUSB Port0149.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows userswith a Bluetooth-enabled mobilephone to make and receivehands-free calls using the vehicleaudio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobilephone must be paired with thein-vehicle Bluetooth system before itcan be used in the vehicle. Not allphones will support all functions.
SeeBluetooth (Overview)0155orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls)0157.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steeringwheel controls, some audio controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.
b/g:For vehicles with aBluetooth, OnStar, or navigationsystem, press to interact with thosesystems. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0155orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls)0157,OnStar Overview0321,ortheinfotainmentmanual.
$/i:Press to silence thevehicle speakers only. Press againto turn the sound on. For vehicleswith OnStar or Bluetooth systems,press to reject an incoming call,or to end a current call.
_SRC^:Press to select a sourceor turn to change favorite stations.
Press_or^to select AM, FM, CD,
or MP3 track.
Turn_or^to select the next or
previous saved favorite radiostations.
+x✓:Press + to increase the
volume. Press✓to decrease thevolume.
For more information, seeSteeringWheel Controls0101.

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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To a d j u s t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l :
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up,down, forward, and backward.
3. Pull the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steeringwheel controls, some audio controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.
b/g(Push to Talk) :For vehicleswith a Bluetooth, OnStar,or navigation system, press tointeract with those systems. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0155orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls)0157,OnStar Overview0321,or the infotainment manual.
$/i(Mute/End Call) :Press tosilence the vehicle speakers only.Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar orBluetooth systems, press to rejectan incoming call, or end acurrent call.
_SRC^(Source/Favorite) :Pressto select a source or turn to changefavorite stations.
Press_or^to select AM, FM, CD,
or MP3 track.
Turn_or^to select the next or
previous saved favorite radiostations.
+x✓(Volume) :Press + to
increase the volume. Press✓todecrease the volume.

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the vehicle's fuel economy overrecent driving history and theamount of fuel remaining in the fueltank. Fuel range cannot be reset.
Average Vehicle Speed
This display shows the averagespeed of the vehicle in kilometersper hour (km/h) or miles perhour (mph). This average iscalculated based on the variousvehicle speeds recorded since thelast reset of this value. The averagespeed can be reset by pressingSET/CLR or pressing and holdingthe trip odometer reset stem whilethe Average Vehicle Speed displayis showing.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
The instantaneous fuel economydisplay shows the current fueleconomy in liters per 100 kilometers(L/100 km) or miles pergallon (mpg). This number reflectsonly the approximate fuel economythat the vehicle has right now andchanges frequently as drivingconditions change. This displaycannot be reset.
Average Fuel Economy
This display shows the approximateaverage liters per 100 kilometers(L/100 km) or miles pergallon (mpg). This number iscalculated based on the number ofL/100 km (mpg) recorded since thelast time this menu item was reset.This number reflects only theapproximate average fuel economythat the vehicle has right now, andwill change as driving conditionschange. The fuel economy can bereset by pressing SET/CLR orpressing and holding the tripodometer reset stem while theAverage Fuel Economy display isshowing.
Timer
Available on some vehicles, thisdisplay can be used as a timer. Tostart the timer, press SET/CLR whileTimer is displayed. The display willshow the amount of time that haspassed since the timer was lastreset, not including time the ignitionis off. Time will continue to becounted as long as the ignition ison, even if another display is being
shown on the DIC. The timer willrecord up to 9 hours, 59 minutes,and 59 seconds (9:59:59) afterwhich the display will return to zero.To s t o p t h e t i m e r, p r e s s S E T / C L Rbriefly while Timer is displayed. Toreset the timer to zero, press andhold SET/CLR.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
(Uplevel DIC)
Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel
menu is displayed. Usew/xto
scroll through the menu items. Notall items are available on everyvehicle. The following is a list ofpossible menu items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip 1
.Trip 2
.Fuel Range
.Instantaneous Fuel Economy
.Average Fuel Economy
.Average Vehicle Speed
.Timer
.Navigation

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briefly while Timer is displayed. Toreset the timer to zero, press andhold SET/CLR.
Navigation
This display is used for theTurn-by-Turn navigation,if equipped.
Vehicle Information Menu
Items (Uplevel DIC)
Press MENU on the turn signallever until Vehicle Information menu
is displayed. Usew/xto scroll
through the following possible menuitems:
.Display Units
.Tire Pressure
.Remaining Oil Life
Display Units
Movew/xto switch between
metric or US when the Unit displayis active. Press SET/CLR to confirmthe setting. This will change thedisplays on the cluster and DIC toeither metric or English (US)measurements.
Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle withthe approximate pressures of allfour tires. Tire pressure is displayedin either kilopascal (kPa) or poundsper square inch (psi). SeeTirePressure Monitor System0257andTire Pressure MonitorOperation0258.
Remaining Oil Life
This menu is not available while thevehicle is moving. This displayshows an estimate of the oil'sremaining useful life. If REMAININGOIL LIFE 99 % is displayed, thatmeans 99% of the current oil liferemains.
When the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will appear on the display.The oil should changed as soon aspossible. SeeEngine Oil0220.Inaddition to the engine oil life systemmonitoring the oil life, additionalmaintenance is recommended in theMaintenance Schedule. SeeMaintenance Schedule0290.
Remember, the Oil Life display mustbe reset after each oil change. It willnot reset itself. Also, be careful notto reset the Oil Life displayaccidentally at any time other thanwhen the oil has just been changed.It cannot be reset accurately untilthe next oil change. To reset theengine oil life system, press SET/CLR while the Oil Life display isactive. SeeEngine Oil LifeSystem0222.

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patent 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).
FreeType 2
Portions of this software are
copyright®2007-2012 The
FreeType Project(www.freetype.org). All rightsreserved.
Libjpeg
The navigation software is based inpart on the work of the independentJPEG Group.

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172 Driving and Operating
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.
Refer to the Infotainment section formore information on using thatsystem, including pairing and usingacellphone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“alwaysexpect the unexpected.”The firststep in driving defensively is to wearthe safety belt. SeeSafetyBelts059.
.Assume that other road users(pedestrians, bicyclists, andother drivers) are going to becareless and make mistakes.Anticipate what they might doand be ready.
.Allow enough following distancebetween you and the driver infront of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated withdrinking and driving is a globaltragedy.

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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with acomprehensive, in-vehicle systemthat can connect to an OnStarAdvisor for Emergency, Security,Navigation, Connections, andDiagnostics Services. OnStarservices may require a paidsubscription and data plan. OnStarrequires the vehicle battery andelectrical system, cellular service,and GPS satellite signals to beavailable and operating. OnStar actsas a link to existing emergencyservice providers. OnStar maycollect information about you andyour vehicle, including locationinformation. See OnStar User
Te r m s , P r i v a c y S t a t e m e n t , a n dSoftware Terms for more detailsincluding system limitations atwww.onstar.com (U.S.) orwww.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light isnext to the OnStar buttons. If thestatus light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is active. PressQ
twice to speak with an OnStarAdvisor.
PressQor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to anAdvisor.
Press=to:
.Make a call, end a call,or answer an incoming call.
.Give OnStar Hands-Free Callingvoice commands.
.Give OnStar Turn-by-TurnNavigation voice commands.

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Navigation
OnStar navigation requires aspecific OnStar service plan.
PressQto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to thevehicle’snavigationscreen,if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to bedownloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guidedcommands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Cancel route.”Systemresponds:“Do you want tocancel directions?”
3. Say“Ye s .”System responds:“OK, request completed, thankyou, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Route preview.”Systemresponds with the next threemaneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Repeat.”Systemresponds with the last directiongiven, then responds with“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press=.Systemresponds:
“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
2. Say“Get my destination.”System responds with theaddress and distance to thedestination, then responds with“OnStar ready,”then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Subscribers can have directionssent to the vehicle’snavigationscreen, if equipped.
PressQ,thenasktheAdvisorto
download directions to the vehicle’snavigation system, if equipped. Afterthe call ends, the navigation screenwill provide prompts to begin drivingdirections. Routes that are sent tothe navigation screen can only becanceled through the navigationsystem.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) orwww.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following OnStar services helpwith staying connected.
For coverage maps, seewww.onstar.com (U.S.) orwww.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwordsfor the Wi-Fi hotspot andRemoteLink mobile application.Make these passwords different