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Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows forhands-free operation of theinfotainment system features.
Voice recognition can be used whenthe radio is on or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0232.Thesystemmaintainsaminimumvolumelevel.
Using Voice Recognition
1. Pressb/gon the steering
wheel. The audio systemmutes. A voice prompt states,“Please say a command.”Waituntil the tone is heard beforespeaking.
If there is no tone, make surethat the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is
active, the system displays ag
symbol in the top right of theinfotainment display.
2. Clearly speak one of thecommands listed later in thissection.
Pressb/gtwice on the steering
wheel to skip the voice promptmessages.
Canceling Voice Recognition
1. Press and release$/ion
the steering wheel control tocancel a command, if thesystem response does notmatch the voice command,or say“Goodbye”or“Cancel.”
2. The system replies,“Goodbye.”
Helpful Hints for Speaking
Commands
.When multiple commands areavailable, choose the commandthat works best for you.
.Words in parentheses areoptional. For example, for thecommand“Tune FM(frequency),”saying“Tune FM87.7”or“Tune FM”are bothvalid commands.
.When the command isrecognized, the system willeither perform the function orask to confirm the choice.
.When the system does notrecognize the command, thesystem says“pardon.”
.If experiencing difficulty with thesystem recognizing a command,confirm that the command iscorrect. Try saying the commandclearly or wait for a brief momentafter the tone.
.Background noise such as aclimate control fan positioned onhigh, open windows, and veryloud outside noises, even if thewindows are closed, can causevoice commands to bemisunderstood.
.The system is able to recognizecommands in differentlanguages, such as English,Canadian French, and Spanish.The system only recognizescommands based on thelanguage selected.
.To i n c r e a s e o r d e c r e a s e t h evoice volume during a voicerecognition session, turn thevolume knob of the radio,or press the volume steeringwheel control. If the volume is

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Phone Commands
Dial or Call (phone number orcontact) :Instructs the system tostart a phone call. For example, say“Dial 1 248 123 4567.”To c a l l aphone book contact, say“Dial”or“Call,”say the name and location,and then say“Dial.”For example,say“Call John at Home”or“CallJohn at Work.”If a number is notrecognized, the first number in thelist will be called.
Pair or Connect :Instructs thesystem to begin pairing a device.
Digit Dial :Instructs the system todial a phone number one digit at atime. After saying the digits,say“Dial.”
Redial or Redial Last Number :Instructs the system to dial the lastphone number called.
Select Device or Change Phone :Instructs the system to switch to adifferent paired device. The devicemust be selected from the display orusing the TUNE/MENU knob.
Delete Device :Instructs thesystem to delete a paired device.
Read Text Messages or Read SMSMessages :Instructs the system tobegin reading text messages frompaired device.
Not all devices support textmessages. Applicable whereequipped.
My Media Commands
USB or Bluetooth Audio :Instructsthe system to change the source.
The following commands only applyto USB, iPod, and iPhone sources.They are supported after the devicehas been indexed.
Play Artist (artist name) :Instructsthe system to play songs by aspecific artist. For example, say“Play Artist .”
Play Album (album title) :Instructsthe system to play a specific album.
Play Song (song title) :Instructsthe system to play a specific song.
Play Genre (genre name) :Instructs the system to play songsof a particular genre.
Search Artist (artist name) :Instructs the system to show a list ofall songs by a specific artist. Forexample, say "Search Artist.”
Search Composer (composername) :Instructs the system toshow a list of all songs by a specificcomposer. For example, say"Search Composer.”
Search Album (album name) :Instructs the system to show a list ofall songs by a specific album. Forexample, say "Search Album.”
Search Genre (genre name) :Instructs the system to show a list ofall songs for a specific genre. Forexample, say "Search Genre.”
Search Folder (folder name) :Instructs the system to show a list ofall songs in a specific folder. Forexample, say "Search folder.”

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Search Playlist (playlist name) :Instructs the system to show a list ofall songs in a specific playlist. Forexample, say "Search playlist.”
Search Audiobook (audiobookname) :Instructs the system toshow a list of all tracks in a specificaudiobook. For example, say"Search audiobook.”
Search Playlist (playlist name) :Instructs the system to show a list ofall songs in a specific playlist. Forexample, say "Search playlist.”
Search Podcast (podcast name) :Instructs the system to show a list ofall tracks in a specific podcast. Forexample, say "Search podcast.”
More Like This :Instructs thesystem to create a playlist of trackssimilar to the current track playing.
Settings Commands
Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose(set) off (mode) :Instructs thesystem to turn voice prompts on oroff. When off, this feature turns offvoice prompts.
Language (language) :Instructsthe system to set the language.
List Devices :Instructs the systemto give a list of devices to use.
Other Commands
Goodbye :Instructs the system toend a phone call or voicerecognition.
Cancel :Instructs the system tocancel an action.
Go Back, Back, Previous :Instructs the system to go back to aprior menu.
Main Menu :Instructs the system togo to the main menu.
Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right,Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it,Probably, You Bet :These can beused to say“Ye s .”
No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong,Incorrect, Negative, Not really, NoIsaid,NoIDidNot,NoIDoNot:These can be used to say“No.”
Next Page, Page Down :Instructsthe system to scroll forward onepage in a list.
Previous Page, Page Up :Instructsthe system to scroll back one pagein a list.
Navigation Commands (If
Equipped)
To a c t i v a t e t h e n a v i g a t i o n v o i c erecognition:
1. Pressb/gon the steering
wheel. The audio systemmutes. A voice prompt says,“Please say a command.”Waituntil the tone is heard beforespeaking.
If there is no tone, make surethe volume is turned up.
While voice recognition isactive, the system shows asymbol in the top right of thedisplay.

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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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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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With the ignition off, pressing thebutton one time without the brakepedal applied will place the ignitionsystem in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/ACCESSORY to OFF afterfive minutes to prevent batteryrundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green IndicatorLight) :This mode is for driving andstarting. With the ignition off, andthe brake pedal applied forautomatic transmission vehicles,and the clutch pedal applied formanual transmission vehicles,pressing the button once will placethe ignition system in ON/RUN/START. Once engine crankingbegins, release the button. Enginecranking will continue until theengine starts. SeeStarting theEngine0231.Theignitionwillthenremain in ON/RUN.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available forservice and diagnostics, and toverify the proper operation of themalfunction indicator lamp as maybe required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, andthe brake pedal not applied,pressing and holding the button formore than five seconds will placethe vehicle in Service Only Mode.The instruments and audio systemswill operate as they do in ON/RUN,but the vehicle will not be able to bedriven. The engine will not start inService Only Mode. Press thebutton again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in theproper gear.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
SeeAdd-On Electrical Equipment
0268.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) orN(Neutral). To restart the vehiclewhen it is already moving, useN(Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutraland the parking brake engaged.Hold the clutch pedal down to thefloor and start the engine.
Starting Procedure
1. With the Keyless Accesssystem, the RKE transmittermust be in the vehicle. PressENGINE START/STOP with thebrake pedal applied onvehicles with an automatictransmission, and the clutchpedal applied on vehicles with

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amanualtransmission.Whenthe engine begins cranking, letgo of the button.
The idle speed will go down asthe engine gets warm. Do notrace the engine immediatelyafter starting it.
If the RKE transmitter is not inthe vehicle, if there isinterference, or the RKEbattery is low, a DriverInformation Center (DIC)message will display. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)0108andRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation025.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the
ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not startafter five to 10 seconds,especially in very cold weather(below✓18 °C or 0 °F), it couldbe flooded with too muchgasoline. Try pushing theaccelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holding it there asyou press ENGINE START/STOP, for up to a maximum of15 seconds. Wait at least15 seconds between each try,to allow the cranking motor tocool down. When the enginestarts, let go of the button, andthe accelerator. If the vehiclestarts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing. Thisclears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. Do not race theengine immediately afterstarting it. Operate the engineand transmission gently untilthe oil warms up and lubricatesall moving parts.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The power windows will operatewhen the ignition is in the ON/RUNor ACC/ACCESSORY positions.
Once the ignition is turned off,Retained Accessory Power (RAP)allows the power windows tocontinue to operate for up to10 minutes. If a door is openedduring this time, they will bedeactivated.
The audio system will bedeactivated only if the driver door isopened.
Shifting Into Park
(Automatic Transmission)
1. Hold the brake pedal down andset the parking brake.
SeeElectric Parking Brake0242.
2. Hold the button on the shiftlever and push the lever towardthe front of the vehicle intoP(Park).