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Finding a Station
Press SRCE on the center stack orSRC on the steering wheel controlsto select AM, FM, SiriusXM (ifequipped), Pandora (if equipped),Stitcher, USB, and Bluetooth Audio.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to findaradiostation.Toselectapresetstation, press FAV to scroll throughthe favorite pages and then touch apreset on the radio or touch a preseticon on the infotainment display.
Seeking a Station
PresstSEEK or SEEKuto
search for a station.
AM
1. Touch the AM icon on theHome Page or select AM bypressing SRCE on the centerstack, pressing SRC on thesteering wheel controls,or saying“Tune AM”or“AM”through voice recognition.
2. Touch Menu to display the AMStation List.
3. Touch to select an option. Toupdate the AM Station List,touch Refresh.
FM
1. Touch the FM icon on theHome Page or select FM bypressing SRCE on the centerstack, pressing SRC on the
steering wheel controls,or saying“Tune FM”or“FM”through voice recognition.
2. Touch Menu to display the FMStations List or FMCategory List.
3. Touch to select an option. Toupdate the FM Station List,touch Refresh.
SiriusXM (If Equipped)
1. Touch the XM icon on theHome Page or select XM bypressing SRCE on the centerstack, pressing SRC on thesteering wheel controls,or saying“Tune XM”or“XM”through voice recognition.
2. Touch the Menu icon to displaythe SiriusXM categories.

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3. Touch a category and then turnthe TUNE/MENU knob to scrollthe XM Category List. Press toselect an option.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 36 preset stations can bestored. AM, FM, and SiriusXMchannels can be mixed.
1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXMmain page, touch and hold oneof the preset icons at thebottom of the display. After afew seconds, a beep is heardand the new preset informationdisplays on that icon.
2. Repeat for each preset.
Mixed-Band Presets
Each favorite page can storesix preset stations. The presetswithin a page can be different radiobands.
To s c r o l l t h r o u g h t h e p a g e s , t o u c hFav at the top bar. The current pagenumber displays above the presets.The stored stations for each favoritepage display on the presets.
To c h a n g e t h e n u m b e r o f f a v o r i t epages displayed:
1. Touch Config on theHome Page.
2. Touch Radio Settings.
3. Touch Number of FavoritePages.
Recalling a Preset Station
To r e c a l l a p r e s e t s t a t i o n f r o m afavorites page, do one of thefollowing:
.To u c h F a v a t t h e t o p b a r t odisplay the preset pop-up. Touchone of the preset icons to go tothe selected preset station.
.In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM mainpage, touch one of the preseticons to go to the selectedpreset station.
Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS features are available for useonly on FM stations that broadcastRDS information. With RDS, theradio can:
.Seek to stations broadcastingthe selected type ofprogramming.
.Receive announcementsconcerning local and nationalemergencies.
.Display messages from radiostations.
This system relies on receivingspecific information from thesestations and only works when theinformation is available. It ispossible that a radio station couldbroadcast incorrect information thatcauses the radio features to workimproperly. If this happens, contactthe radio station.
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program type (PTY) for currentprogramming and the name of theprogram being broadcasted.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXMsatellite radio subscription canreceive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a widevariety of programming andcommercial-free music, coast tocoast, and in digital-quality sound.See www.siriusxm.com or call1-888-601-6296.
When SiriusXM is active, thechannel name, number, categoryname, song title, and artist appearon the display. SiriusXM may updatethe background picture at any time.
To u c h t h e X M i c o n o n t h e H o m ePage to access the XMAudio Menu.
TuneSelect
An alert will be sent when the radiosees that search criteria on anySiriusXM channel is met and offerthe option to tune to that song orartist. Up to 10 artists and songscan be saved in the TuneSelect list.
To s t o r e a n A r t i s t o r S o n g :
1. Touch Menu when the Artist orSong is on SiriusXM.
2. Select TuneSelect.
3. Select Save Alert for ArtistPlaying or Save Alert for SongPlaying.
4. Touch OK to confirm.
To t u r n T u n e S e l e c t O n o r O f f :
1. Touch Menu when in SiriusXM.
2. Select TuneSelect.
3. Select Alerts Active to turn thealerts on or off.
To d e l e t e T u n e S e l e c t A l e r t s :
1. Touch Menu when in SiriusXM.
2. Select TuneSelect.
3. Touch Delete Alerts.
4. Select the alert to delete.
5. Touch OK to confirm.
SiriusXM Categories
SiriusXM channels are organized incategories.

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reception, the antenna connectorneeds to be properly attached to thepost on the glass.
If attaching a cell phone antenna tothe glass, attach it between the gridlines.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Caution
Do not apply aftermarket glass
tinting with metallic film. The
metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
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the backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is locatedon the roof of the vehicle. It is usedfor OnStar®(if equipped), SiriusXMSatellite Radio, and GPS (GlobalPositioning System). Keep clear ofobstructions for clear reception.If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it isopen, reception can also beaffected.
Quick Info
Quick Info gives access to quickinformation on Audio, OnStarTurn-by-Turn (if equipped), 5-dayForecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, andMovie Show Times.
To a c c e s s , t o u c h t h e Q u i c k I n f o i c o non the Home Page or press INFOon the center stack. Depending onthe system and if the options areavailable for that region, someoptions may be grayed out.
Audio Info :Displays informationon the current item playing.
OnStar Turn by Turn :Displaysthe next maneuver in a route. SeeOnStar®Destination Download0180.

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If nothing happens when theavailable Pandora icon is touched,download the latest Pandoraapplication and retry.
Pandora will always be highlightedon the Home Page when an iPhone,iPad, or iPod touch is connectedusing the USB port. To use, log intoyour account.
If the“Please See Device”messageis shown, the login screen maydisplay on the device.
If the“Please unlock your phone orrestart the app”message is shown,then the phone may be locked.Unlock the phone, close the app,then restart the app and make surethe Home Page is visible on thephone/device.
If Pandora is shut down on thephone or another audio app is used,Pandora may not start on the nextignition cycle. If iPod source isselected, it may show iPod and thenswitch to Pandora.
Using an Android Phone
1. Pair the Android phone usingBluetooth.
2. Use one of the following tolaunch:
.Launch the application onthe device.
.To u c h t h e P a n d o r a i c o n o nthe Home Page.
.Pressb/gand say
“Pandora”or“TunePandora.”
After Pandora has been launched,press SRCE on the center stack orpress SRC on the steering wheelcontrols to access Pandorafeatures.
If nothing happens when theavailable Pandora icon is touched,download the latest Pandoraapplication and retry.
If the“Please See Device”messageis shown, the login screen maydisplay on the device.
If the "Please unlock your phone orrestart the app" message is shown,then the phone may be locked.Unlock the phone, close the app,then restart the app to ensureproper communication.
Using a BlackBerry Phone
The phone must be unlocked. Tolaunch Pandora service:
1. Pair the BlackBerry phoneusing Bluetooth.
2. Use one of the following tolaunch:
.Launch the application onthe device.
.To u c h t h e P a n d o r a i c o n o nthe Home Page.
.Pressb/gand say
“Pandora”or“TunePandora.”
After Pandora has been launched,press SRCE on the center stack orpress SRC on the steering wheelcontrols to access Pandorafeatures.
If nothing happens when theavailable Pandora icon is touched,download the latest Pandoraapplication and retry.
If the“Please See Device”messageis shown, the login screen maydisplay on the device.

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Switching Between Pandora andStitcher
To s w i t c h b e t w e e n P a n d o r a a n dStitcher, touch the application iconon the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.This is not required for Androiddevices. SeeStitcher Internet Radio0153.
Pandora Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device toVehicle
If the device is unable to connect tothe USB or Bluetooth:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Open and close the driver door,wait about 30 seconds, and tryto connect the device again.
Unable to Start Pandora
If the device is unable to launchPandora:
.Check that the latest version ofPandora is installed.
.Check that there is an activeaccount logged into Pandora.
.Have at least one stationcreated.
.For Android and BlackBerrydevices, check that the device ispaired with the vehicle, and theBluetooth icon on the display ishighlighted.
.For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPaddevices, check that the USBcable is connected to the USBport and the screen is unlocked.
.Close Pandora on the deviceand launch again. Devices thatallow multitasking may requirean extra step to quit the Pandoraapplication. See the cell phonemanufacturer's user guide.
Thumbs Up or Thumbs DownError
If there is an error trying to rate a
track with the,or-icons, the
message“Thumbs Down Error”or“Thumbs Up Error”will display.To u c h O K t o r e t r y.
Loss of Audio
Loss of Pandora audio can happenin different ways:
.Weak or lost data connection.
.Device needs to be charged.
.Application needs to berelaunched.
.Connection between phone andradio lost.
.If any iPhone, iPod touch,or iPad is connected toBluetooth and the dockconnector, go to the Airplay iconon the device and select dockconnector or disconnect andreconnect the dock connector onthe device.
.The volume is too low. Turn upthe volume on the device.
.The battery saver and taskmanager applications on thephone can cause Pandora tofunction incorrectly. Removethose apps from the phone orremove Pandora and Bluetoothfrom the task lists.

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If the connection is lost between theapplication and device, a message“Please unlock your phone or restartthe phone app and try again”willdisplay. Touch OK to retry.
If touching OK does not clear theissue on the phone, see“PleaseUnlock Your Phone or RestartPhone App and Try Again”under"Common Pandora Messages"following.
Common Pandora Messages
Please See Device :When notlogged in or when authenticationfailed, see the device. Touch OK tocontinue.
Paused or Audio Paused :Playback is paused on the radio or
the device. TouchJor play on the
device.
No Stations Found :Logged in butno stations have been created.To u c h O K t o c o n t i n u e .
Please Unlock Your Phone orRestart Phone App and TryAgain :Communication failurebetween the radio and the phoneapplication, or the device is locked.
Devices that allow multitasking mayrequire an extra step to quit thePandora application. Close Pandoraon the device and launch again.
Unlock the phone and check thatHome Page is displayed on thephone/device.
See the cell phone manufacturer'suser guide.
See www.pandora.com/help formore information. If the service willnot work, see your dealer forassistance.
Stitcher Internet Radio
Stitcher SmartRadio®is an Internetradio service that streams news,sports, and entertainment showsthrough the audio system. Createpersonalized, on-demand stations ordiscover new shows throughStitcher's preset stations. To set upan account, download theapplication from the Android Marketor iTunes Store, or go towww.stitcher.com.
AphoneortabletwithInternetconnection is required for thisapplication. Personal cell phonedata plans are used. Make sure thelatest version is installed on thedevice and the volume on thedevice is turned up.
BlackBerry phones are notsupported for this application.
To i n s t a l l S t i t c h e r :
.On an Android phone or Tabletwith Internet connection, go tothe Android Play Store, searchfor Stitcher, and install to thephone, not to the SD card.
.On an iPhone, iPad, or iPodtouch, go to the iTunes Storeand search for Stitcher.
Launching Stitcher
Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPodtouch to the USB port, or connectAndroid through Bluetooth. SeeUSB0158orBluetooth0195.Forfirst-time use, set up the stationsbefore connecting to the vehicle.The Stitcher icon will be availableon the Home Page and source

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The battery saver and task managerapplications on the phone cancause Stitcher to functionincorrectly. Remove those appsfrom the phone or remove Stitcherand Bluetooth from the task lists.
Unable to Start Stitcher
If the device is unable to launchStitcher:
.Check that the latest version ofStitcher is installed.
.Check that there is an activeaccount logged into Stitcher.
.For Android devices, check thatthe device is paired with thevehicle, and the Bluetooth iconon the display is highlighted.
.For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPaddevices, check that the USBcable is connected to the USBport and the screen is unlockedand the Home Page is showing.
.Close Stitcher on the device andlaunch again. Devices that allowmultitasking may require an
extra step to quit the Stitcherapplication. See the cell phonemanufacturer's user guide.
Loss of Audio
Loss of Stitcher audio can happendue to:
.Weak or lost data connection.
.Device needs to be charged.
.Application needs to berelaunched.
.Connection between phone andradio is lost.
.If any iPhone, iPod touch,or iPad is connected toBluetooth and the dockconnector, go to the Airplay iconon the device and select dockconnector or disconnect andreconnect the dock connector onthe device.
.The volume is too low. Turn upthe volume on the device.
If the connection is lost between theapplication and device, a message“Please unlock your phone or restartthe phone app and try again”willdisplay. Touch OK to retry.
If touching OK does not clear theissue, see“Please Unlock YourPhone or Restart Phone App andTry Again”under“Common StitcherMessages”following.
Common Stitcher Messages
Please Try Again Later :Ageneralerror has occurred. A dataconnection may be unavailable dueto a weak or lost signal or theStitcher service being temporarilydown. Touch OK to continue.
Paused or Audio Paused :Playback is paused on the radio or
the device. TouchJor play on the
device.
Please See Device :When the useris not logged in or whenauthentication failed, see thedevice. Touch OK to continue.Disconnect the phone from the radioand follow the Stitcher account loginprocess on the phone.
No Stations Found :Logged in butno stations have been created.To u c h O K t o c o n t i n u e .