2017 CHEVROLET SS radio

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.Pressb/gon the steering
wheel controls to select songsby Artist, Album, Song Title,or Song Genre. SeeVoiceRecognition0189.
The following playlist formats aresupported:
.M3U (Standard and Extended)
.iTunes
.PLS (Standard)
.WAX
.ASX
.RMP
The radio supports plugging a cellphone in as a USB drive as long asthe cell phone supports USB massstorage class or has USB disc drivesupport enabled.
While the USB source is active, usethe following to operate USBfunction:
TUNE/MENU :Turn to scrollthrough the list. Turn quickly to fastscroll alphabetically through largelists.
J:To u c h t h i s i c o n o n t h einfotainment display to start, pause,or resume play of the current mediasource.
tSEEK:
.Press to seek to the beginning ofthe current or previous track.If the track has been playing forless than five seconds, theprevious track plays. If playinglonger than five seconds, thecurrent track restarts.
.Press and hold to reversequickly through playback.Release to return to playingspeed. Elapsed time displays.
uSEEK:
.Press to seek to the next track.
.Press and hold to advancequickly through playback.Release to return to playingspeed. Elapsed time displays.
USB Menu
The following are available throughthe USB Menu:
Shuffle :To u c h t o p l a y t h e t r a c k srandomly. Touch again to stopshuffle.
Play More Like This:
1. Touch to automatically create aplaylist of songs that are likethe song currently playing.
2. The radio will show“PlaylistCreation Succeeded”andcontinue playing thecurrent song.
Playlist Creation Failed mayappear if a song is not found inthe Gracenote Database.
Delete Automatic Playlist :To u c hto delete a More Like This playlist.
Folders :To u c h t o o p e n a f o l d e r l i s tto access the files within the folderstructure.
Playlists:
1. Touch to view the playlists onthe USB.

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2. Select a playlist to view the listof all songs in that playlist.
3. Select a song from the list tobegin playback.
Artists:
1. Touch to view the list of artistson the USB.
2. Select an artist name to view alist of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch AllSongs or touch an album andthen select a song from the list.
Albums:
1. Touch to view the albums onthe USB.
2. Select the album to view a listof all songs on the album.
3. Select a song from the list tobegin playback.
Genres:
1. Touch to view the genres onthe USB.
2. Select a genre to view a list ofall songs of that genre.
3. Select a song from the list tobegin playback.
Songs:
1. Touch to display a list of allsongs on the USB.
2. Songs are displayed as theyare stored on the disc. To beginplayback, select a song fromthe list.
File System and Naming
The songs, artists, albums, andgenres are taken from the file’ssong information and are onlydisplayed if present. The radiodisplays the file name as the trackname if the song information is notavailable.
Playing from an iPod®
This feature supports the followingiPod models:
.iPod classic®(6th generation)
.iPod nano®(3G, 4G, 5G,and 6G)
.iPod touch®(1G, 2G, 3G,and 4G)
There may be problems with theoperation and function in thefollowing situations:
.When connecting an iPod onwhich a more recent version ofthe firmware is installed than issupported by the infotainmentsystem.
.When connecting an iPod onwhich firmware from otherproviders is installed.
To c o n n e c t a n i P o d :
1. Connect one end of thestandard iPod USB cable to theiPod's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to theUSB port in the center console.
iPod music information displays onthe radio’sdisplayandbeginsplaying through the vehicle’saudiosystem.
The iPod battery rechargesautomatically while the vehicle is on.The iPod shuts off and stopscharging when the vehicle isshut off.

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iPod Menu
Use the iPod Menu to select:
Shuffle :To u c h t o p l a y t h e t r a c k srandomly. Touch again to stopshuffle.
Play More Like This :Allows theradio to create playlists with songs/tracks that are similar to what isbeing listen to. The radio will createaplaylistwithupto30similarsongs. The playlist will appear in thePlaylist category of the menu forfuture listening.
1. Touch to automatically create aplaylist of songs that are likethe song currently playing.
2. The radio will show "PlaylistCreation Succeeded" andcontinue playing thecurrent song.
Delete Automatic Playlist :To u c hto delete a More Like This playlist.
Playlists:
1. Touch to view the playlists onthe iPod.
2. Select a playlist name to viewalistofallsongsintheplaylist.
3. Select the song from the list tobegin playback.
Artists:
1. Touch to view the artists onthe iPod.
2. Select an artist name to view alist of all albums with songs bythe artist.
3. Select an album.
4. Select the song from the list tobegin playback.
Albums:
1. Touch to view the albums onthe iPod.
2. Select an album name to viewalistofallsongsonthealbum.
3. Select the song from the list tobegin playback.
Songs:
1. Touchiew a list of all songs onthe iPod.
2. Select the song from the list tobegin playback.
Genres:
1. Touch to view the genres onthe iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view alist of artists of that genre.
3. Select an artist to view albumsor all albums to view all albumsof that genre.
Podcasts:
1. Touch to view the podcasts onthe iPod.
2. Select a podcast name tobegin playback.

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Composers:
1. Touch to view the composerson the iPod.
2. Select the composer to view alist of songs by that composer.
3. Select a song from the list tobegin playback.
Audiobooks:
1. Touch to view the audiobookson the iPod.
2. Select the audiobook from thelist to begin playback.
Playing from an iPhone or iPad
This feature supports the followingiPhone or iPad models:
.iPhone®(2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S,and 5)
.iPad®(1G, 2G)
Follow the same instructions asstated earlier for using an iPod. Touse voice recognition to play music,say“Play USB,”“Play Artist,”“PlayAlbum,”“Play Song,”or“PlayGenre.”SeeVoice Recognition0189.
iPhone, iPod touch and iPadTroubleshooting
When an iPhone, iPod touch,or iPad are connected through USBand Bluetooth, the audio may not beheard when the iPod source on theradio is selected. If a phone call isreceived while listening to the iPodsource and there is no audio for theiPod after the source, then go to theAirplay icon on the device andselect dock connector or disconnectand reconnect the dock connectoron the device.
Some functionality may differ basedon operating system version ondevice.
USB Troubleshooting
If the device is not being recognizedor the music is missing displayinformation, restore the radiodefaults:
1. Touch Config.
2. Touch Radio Settings.
3. Touch SoftwareVersions Menu.
4. Touch Clear and Reset Radio.
5. Touch Yes.
Pair the phone again and the devicewill have to index again.
Bluetooth Audio and VoiceRecognition
SeeBluetooth Audio0163andVoice Recognition0189forinformation using voice recognitionwith Bluetooth audio.
Make sure all devices have thelatest software downloaded.
Bluetooth Audio
If equipped, music may be playedfrom a paired Bluetooth device. See“Pairing a Phone/Device”underBluetooth0195.
To p l a y m u s i c t h r o u g h a B l u e t o o t hdevice:
1. Power on the device, pair, andconnect the device.
2. Music can be launched bydoing one of the following:
.To u c h t h e B l u e t o o t h i c o n o nthe Home Page.

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.Press SRCE until BluetoothAudio is selected.
.Press SRC on the steeringwheel controls untilBluetooth Audio is selected.SeeSteering WheelControls0134.
.Use voice recognition. SeeVoice Recognition0189.
The music can be controlled byeither the infotainment controls orthe controls on the device.
When a phone is connected to thesystem through Bluetooth Audio thephone notifications and sounds maynot be heard on the phone untilBluetooth is disconnected.Notification features may vary basedon the phone. Check the phone’smanufacture information fornotification support.
Bluetooth Audio Menu
To u c h M e n u o n t h e i n f o t a i n m e n tdisplay and the following maydisplay:
Shuffle :Press the TUNE/MENUknob to turn shuffle on or off. Not alldevices support the shuffle feature.
When selecting Bluetooth audio, theBluetooth device internal musicplayer may not open depending onthe status of the device. All deviceslaunch and play back audiodifferently. Make sure the correctaudio source is playing on thedevice for Bluetooth audio playbackon the radio. When the vehicle isnot moving, use the device to beginplayback.
When selecting Bluetooth audio asasource,theradiomaysourcetoBluetooth Audio Paused display andno audio playing. Touch play on the
device or touchJto begin
playback. This may happendepending on how the devicecommunicates over Bluetooth.
Some phones support sendingBluetooth music information todisplay on the radio. When the radioreceives this information, it willcheck to see if any album art isavailable and display it.
When playing music on the radiofrom a Bluetooth device, make surethe Bluetooth device is unlockedand the intended music applicationis showing on the home page.
For iPhone/iPod touch and iPaddevices, Bluetooth Audio will notwork if the device is connectedthrough the USB and Bluetooth atthe same time.

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Waypoints
Up to three waypoints can be addedto the current route. The waypointscan be sorted (moved) or deleted.
To a d d a w a y p o i n t :
1. From the Destination Listmenu, touch Add Waypoint.
2. Enter the waypoint by any ofthe add destination methods.The system calculates andhighlights the route and theroute can be started.
3. To add more waypoints, touchAdd Waypoint to add thewaypoint in the order desiredon the route.
To d e l e t e a w a y p o i n t :
1. From the Route menu, touchWaypoint List.
2. Touch Delete Waypoints.
3. Select the waypoints to bedeleted. Touch Delete.
The Sort Waypoint feature allowsreorganization of the destination list.
To s o r t a w a y p o i n t :
1. From the Route menu, touchWaypoint List.
2. Touch Sort Waypoints.
3. Select the waypoint to move.
4. Select the location to move thewaypoint to.
Instead of deleting individualwaypoints, select Delete AllWaypoints to delete all waypoints atthe same time.
To s a v e a d e s t i n a t i o n l i s t a s afavorite route, select Save asFavorite.
OnStar®Destination
Download
The destination download lets anOnStar®subscriber ask an OnStarAdvisor to download a destination tothe navigation system. OnStar willsend address information andlocation coordinates of thedestination into the navigationsystem.
Using Destination Download
The navigation radio display mustbe turned on before a download.
The navigation system displays“Please wait”as the address issearched within the map database.

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If the address is not found within themap database, the system may uselatitude and longitude coordinates tolocate the destination.
If the system is unable to locate theaddress, the Destination Not Foundmessage displays.
Route Guidance Not Active
If an OnStar destination isdownloaded while route guidance isnot active, the navigation systemshows a pop-up display with thefollowing functions:
Start Guidance :To u c h t o s t a r troute calculation to thedestination(s) received.
Show on Map :To u c h t o a c c e s sthe Map display.
Call :To u c h t o i n i t i a t e a c a l l w i t h aBluetooth Phone or OnStarHands-Free Calling (if available).
Save as Home :To u c h t o s e t a naddress as a home destination.
Save :To u c h t o s a v e t h edownloaded destination to theaddress book.
Route Guidance Active
If an OnStar destination isdownloaded while route guidance isalready active, the system shows apop-up display with the followingfunction:
.To u c h S t a r t G u i d a n c e ; t h enavigation system adds thedownloaded destination beforethe next waypoint of the existingroute (closest to the currentvehicle position).
.All other options on the pop-updisplay operate as describedunder“Route Guidance NotActive.”
Previous Destinations
Previously downloaded OnStardestinations are saved underPrevious Destinations in thenavigation system, where they canbe accessed or saved to theAddress Book.
Configure Menu
The Configuration Menu is used toadjust features and preferences,such as Sound, Radio, Nav(Navigation), Display, or TimeSettings.
1. Touch the Config icon on theHome Page.

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2. Touch-tap the scroll bar untilthe desired option displays.Select the desired settings tochange. See the informationthat follows for details on eachsetting.
Languages
To u c h t h e C o n f i g i c o n o n t h e H o m ePage or press CONFIG on thecenter stack to enter the menuoptions. Turn the TUNE/MENU knobor touch-tap the scroll bar to scrollthrough the available options. Pressthe TUNE/MENU knob or touchLanguages to display thelanguages. Select the desiredlanguage.
Time and Date Settings
From Time and Date Settings, touchto display the Time and DateSettings menu.
Automatic Clock Update :Whenenabled, this feature will set theclock automatically.
Set Time :To u c h + o r✓to increaseor decrease the Hours and Minutesdisplayed on the clock.
Set Date :To u c h + a n d✓toincrease or decrease the day.
Set Time Format :To u c h t h e 1 2Hour option for standard time; touchthe 24 Hour option for military time.
To u c h B a c k o n t h e i n f o t a i n m e n tdisplay to save the adjustments.
Radio Settings
To u c h t h e C o n f i g i c o n o n t h e H o m ePage or press CONFIG on thecenter stack to enter the menuoptions. Turn the TUNE/MENU knobor touch-tap the scroll bar to scrollthrough the available options. Pressthe TUNE/MENU knob or touchRadio Settings to display the radiosettings menu. Touch this feature tomake changes for radio informationdisplayed, preset pages, AutoVolume Control, and XM CategoriesRestore. SeeSatellite Radio0142,for more information about XMCategories.
The Radio Settings are:
Auto Volume :Select OFF, Low,Medium, or High sensitivity toautomatically adjust the volume tominimize the effects of unwantedbackground noise that can resultfrom changing road surfaces, drivingspeeds, or open windows. Thisfeature works best at lower volumesettings where background noise istypically louder than the soundsystem volume.