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5/>:Press to enter the Phonemain menu. Press and hold to muteor unmute.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system usescommands to control the systemand dial phone numbers.
When using voice recognition:
.The system may not recognizevoice commands if there is toomuch background noise.
.Atonesoundstoindicatethatthe system is ready for a voicecommand. Wait for the tone andthen speak.
.Speak clearly in a calm andnatural voice.
SeeVoice Recognition0189.
Audio System
Sound comes through the vehicle'sfront audio system speakers andoverrides the audio system. Use the
VOL/Oknob during a call to change
the volume level. The adjusted
volume level remains in memory forlater calls. The system maintains aminimum volume level.
SeeVoice Recognition0189.
Bluetooth Audio
SeeBluetooth Audio0163.
Pairing with Infotainment
Controls
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired and then connectedto the vehicle before it can be used.See your cell phone manufacturer'suser guide for Bluetooth functionsbefore pairing the cell phone. If aBluetooth phone is not connected,calls will be made using OnStarHands-Free Calling, if available.SeeOnStar Overview0378.
Pairing Information
.ABluetooth-enabledphoneandan audio playback device can bepaired to the system at thesame time.
.Up to five devices can be pairedto 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, theradio will connect to the firstphone in the list or to the phonethat was previously connected.
Pairing a Phone/Device
1. Press CONFIG on the center
stack or press5/>on the
steering wheel controls.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Pair Device (Phone).The radio displays“Pleasestart Bluetooth search on yourphone. Confirm or enternumber:.”If the devicesupports a four-digit Personal

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Identification Number (PIN), itwill display. The PIN is used inStep 5.
4. Start the pairing process on thecell phone to be paired to thevehicle. See the cell phonemanufacturer's user guide.
5. Locate and select the devicenamed after the vehicle makeand model in the list on the cellphone. Follow the instructionson the cell phone to enter thePIN provided in Step 3, or toconfirm the six-digit codematches. The systemrecognizes the new connectedphone after the pairing processis complete.
6. If the phone prompts to acceptconnection or allow phonebook download, select alwaysaccept and allow. The phonebook may not be available ifnot accepted. Some phoneswill put connection request orphonebook request in a pulldown task bar at the top of the
display. Drag down the task barand look for connection/phonebook request and accept.
7. Repeat to pair additionalphones.
Listing All Paired and ConnectedPhones/Devices
1. Press CONFIG on the centerstack.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone/Device
1. Press CONFIG on the centerstack.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
4. Select the phone to delete andfollow the display prompts.
Connecting to a Different Phone
To c o n n e c t t o a d i f f e r e n t p h o n e , t h enew phone must be in the vehicleand available to be connected to theBluetooth system before theprocess is started.
1. Press CONFIG on the centerstack.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
4. Select the new phone toconnect to and follow thedisplay prompts.
Pairing with Voice Recognition
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired and then connectedto the vehicle before it can be used.See the cell phone manufacturer'suser guide for Bluetooth functionsbefore pairing the cell phone. If aBluetooth phone is not connected,calls will be made using OnStarHands-Free Calling, if available.SeeOnStar Overview0378.
Pairing a Phone
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Pair.”The systemresponds with“Please searchfor Bluetooth devices on your

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phone, select your vehicle,confirm and enter the PINprovided on the display.”
3. Start the search for Bluetoothdevices on the phone. Thenselect the device and follow theinstructions on the phone byeither entering the four-digitPIN or confirming the six-digitpasscode. The PIN is used inStep 4.
4. Locate and select the devicenamed after the vehicle makeand model in the list on the cellphone. Follow the instructionson the cell phone to enter thePIN provided in Step 3 or toconfirm the six-digit codematches. The system responds“successfully paired.”
5. Repeat Steps 1✓4topairadditional phones.
Listing All Paired and ConnectedPhones
The system can list all cell phonespaired to it. If a paired cell phone isalso connected to the vehicle, thesystem responds with“is connected”after that phone name.
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Device List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name to delete isunknown, see“Listing All Pairedand Connected Phones.”
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Delete Device.”
3. The system responds with:“Todelete a device, please touchits name on the display.”Selectthe device to delete on thedisplay and it will be removed.
To c a n c e l t h i s c o m m a n d , p r e s s$/
ion the steering wheel control or
press/BACK on the center stack.
Connecting to a Different Phoneor Device
To c o n n e c t t o a d i f f e r e n t c e l l p h o n e ,the system looks for the nextavailable cell phone. Depending onthe cell phone to be connected, thiscommand may need to be repeated.
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Change Phone.”
.To s e l e c t a d e v i c e , t o u c hthe name on the display.
.If another cell phone is notfound, the original phoneremains connected.

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Making a Call Using Phone
Book and Infotainment
Controls
For cell phones that support thephone book feature, the Bluetoothsystem can use the contacts storedon the cell phone to make calls. Seethe cell phone manufacturer‘suserguide or contact the wirelessprovider to find out if this feature issupported.
When a cell phone supports thephone book feature, the PhoneBook and Call Lists menus areautomatically available.
The Phone Book menu allowsaccess to the phone book stored inthe cell phone to make a call.
The Call Lists menu allows accessto the phone numbers from theIncoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, andMissed Calls menus on the cellphone to make a call.
The radio will display the first 1,000contacts and the phone numbers foreach contact including Home, Work,Mobile, and Other.
To m a k e a c a l l u s i n g t h e P h o n eBook menu:
1. Press5/>once on the radio
or touch the Phone icon on theHome Page.
2. Select Phone Book.
3. Select the letter group of thephone book entry to scrollthrough the list of names/numbers.
4. Select the name.
5. Select the number to call.
To m a k e a c a l l u s i n g t h e C a l lLists menu:
1. Press5/>once on the radio
or touch the Phone icon on theHome Page.
2. Select Call Lists.
3. Select the Incoming Calls,Outgoing Calls, or MissedCalls list.
4. Select the name or numberto call.
Making a Call Using the
Infotainment Controls
To m a k e a c a l l :
1. Press5/>once on the radio
or touch the Phone icon on theHome Page.
2. Press Enter Number.
3. Enter the phone number.
4. Select OK to start dialing thenumber.
5. Select Call to place the call.
To m a k e a c a l l u s i n g v o i c erecognition, see“Making a Call”underBluetooth0195.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received,the infotainment system mutes andaringtoneisheardinthevehicle.
Using the Infotainment Controls
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to“Answer”or“Decline”and press theTUNE/MENU knob or touch Acceptor Decline on the infotainmentdisplay.

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Using Steering Wheel Controls
Pressb/gto answer or$/ito
decline the call.
Call Waiting Using the
Infotainment Controls
Call waiting must be supported onthe Bluetooth phone and enabled bythe wireless service carrier to work.
Switching Between Calls (CallWaiting Calls Only)
To s w i t c h b e t w e e n c a l l s t u r n a n dpress the TUNE/MENU knob andselect Switch Call or select SwitchCall on the display.
Call Waiting Using Steering
Wheel Controls
Call waiting must be supported onthe cell phone and enabled by thewireless service carrier.
.Pressb/gto answer an
incoming call when another callis active. The original call isplaced on hold.
.Pressb/gagain to return to
the original call.
.To d e c l i n e a n s w e r i n g t h eincoming call, touch Decline onthe infotainment display or takeno action.
.Press$/ito disconnect the
current call and switch to the callon hold.
Conference Calling Using the
Infotainment Controls
Conference calling and three-waycalling must be supported on theBluetooth phone and enabled by thewireless service carrier to work. Thisfeature is only supported when thevehicle is not moving.
To s t a r t a c o n f e r e n c e w h i l e i n acurrent call:
1. Turn and press the TUNE/MENU knob and select EnterNumber.
2. Enter the phone number andselect OK.
3. After the call has been placed,turn the TUNE/MENU knob andchoose Merge Calls.
4. To add more callers to theconference call, repeat Steps 1✓3. The number of callers thatcan be added is limited by yourwireless service carrier.
Ending a Call
Using the Infotainment Controls
Turn and press the TUNE/MENUknob and select Hang Up or touchHang Up on the display.
Using Steering Wheel Controls
Press$/i.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from insidethe vehicle can be muted so that theperson on the other end of the callcannot hear them.
Using the Infotainment Controls
Turn and press the TUNE/MENUknob and select Mute Call. Pressagain to cancel mute.

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Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred betweenthe Bluetooth system and the cellphone.
The cell phone must be paired andconnected with the Bluetoothsystem before a call can betransferred.
To Transfer Audio from theBluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in thevehicle, touch Transfer Call on theinfotainment display or press and
holdb/gon the steering wheel
controls.
To Transfer Audio to the BluetoothSystem from a Cell Phone
Use the audio transfer feature onthe cell phone. See your cell phonemanufacturer's user guide for moreinformation. Touch Transfer call onthe infotainment display or press
and holdb/gon 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.
Using the Infotainment Controls
1. Turn and press the TUNE/MENU knob and select EnterNumber.
2. Enter the phone number,or select Enter Number on theinfotainment display and selectdigits, then touch OK.
Hands-Free Phone
Using Bluetooth VoiceRecognition
To u s e v o i c e r e c o g n i t i o n , p r e s s t h eb/gicon on the steering wheelcontrols. Use the commands belowfor the various voice features. Foradditional information, say“Help”while in a voice recognition menu.
Making a Call
Calls can be made using thefollowing commands.
Dial or Call :These commands canbe used interchangeably to dial aphone number.
Digit Dial :This command allows aphone number to be dialed byentering the digits one at a time.
Re-dial :This command dials thelast number used on the cell phone.
Using the“Dial”or“Call”Command
To c a l l a n u m b e r :
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say the entire number withoutpausing, followed by“Dial.”
Once connected, the person calledwill be heard through the audiospeakers.
To c a l l u s i n g a n a m e t a g :
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.

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2. Say“Dial”or“Call”and thensay the name tag. For example“Call John at Work.”
Once connected, the person calledwill be heard through the audiospeakers.
Using the“Digit Dial”Command
This allows a phone number to bedialed by entering the digits one atatime.
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Digit Dial.”
3. Say each digit, one at a time,to dial. After each digit isentered, the system repeatsback the digit it heard followedby a tone. After the last digithas been entered, say“Dial.”
If an unwanted number is repeatedback, say“Clear”to clear the lastnumber.
Once connected, the person calledwill be heard through the audiospeakers.
Using the“Re-dial”Command
1. Pressb/g.Thesystem
responds“Please say acommand,”followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say“Re-dial.”The system dials the lastnumber called from theconnected cell phone.
Once connected, the person calledwill be heard through the audiospeakers.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out ofthe vehicle Bluetooth system, it willbe retained. This includes phonepairing information. For directionson how to delete this information,see“Deleting a Paired Phone/Device.”
Text Messaging
For vehicles equipped withBluetooth capability, the system,if equipped with text messaging, candisplay text messages, play back amessage over the audio system,and send a predefined message.Not all phones support all functionsand work with Bluetooth. The radioonly supports the receipt of SMStext messages. A request may needto be accepted on the phone orsome phone settings may need tobe changed to allow text messagingto function. See the cell phonemanufacturer’suserguide.
Using Text Messaging

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1. Touch the Messages icon onthe Home Page or select TextMessages from the Phonemain page. Until all textmessages are retrieved, theHome Page icon will remaingray and the Phone main pageoption will be removed.
This feature will be disabled ifthe paired Bluetooth devicedoes not support SMS TextMessaging.
2. Once all messages areretrieved, the Text MessageInbox displays. Select amessage for viewing. Viewingmessages is only availablewhile the vehicle is not inmotion.
3. View the message or selectListen to hear the messagethrough voice recognition. Themessage view display is lockedout while the vehicle is inmotion.
.Select Call to dial the contact ornumber associated with the text.Not all phones allow calling thesender of the message and willresult in not being able toselect Call.
.Select Reply to reply to a textmessage that was received asan incoming message. Not allphones allow message sending.
.Select the desired message fromthe display of predefinedmessages to send as the replymessage.
.Select Send to send thatmessage.
.Select Back to cancel and returnto the previous display.