2017 CHEVROLET SS radio

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Gracenote Options :To u c h t oenable/disable Normalization usedto improve voice recognition andmedia groupings. SeeUSB0158andBluetooth Audio0163.
XM Channel Graphics :To u c h t oenable/disable the XM Audio pagebackground on the XM Channeldisplay.
Startup Volume :To u c h t o s e t t h emaximum volume level for startupthat will be used even if a highervolume had been set when the radiowas turned off.
Number of Favorite Pages :To u c hto select the number of FAV pagesto be displayed.
XM Categories :To u c h t ocustomize which available XMCategories are used and displayed.
Software Version Information :To u c h t o d i s p l a y i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u tthe system and update software ifavailable.
Phone Settings
SeeBluetooth0195in the“Phone”section for more information onphone settings.
Navigation 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 to enter the setup menu. Turnthe TUNE/MENU knob or touch-tapthe scroll bar until the NavigationSettings option displays. Select thisfeature to make changes to VoicePrompt, Traffic Settings, RouteOptions, and Home Address.
Navigation Settings Options
Va r i o u s n a v i g a t i o n s y s t e m s e t t i n g sare available through theConfiguration Menu. Some optionsare only available after a route isplanned.
To u c h N a v i g a t i o n S e t t i n g s t o a c c e s sthe navigation system settings.
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To u c h t o d e l e t e a l l s a v e ddestinations. A Delete SavedDestinations submenu displays.Select the desired options fordeletion and touch Delete at thebottom to continue. A confirmationdisplays requesting to delete orcancel.
Guidance Alerts
To u c h t o e n a b l e t h e g u i d a n c e a l e r tpop-up to be viewed on the map oron the main displays such as audio,weather, phone, etc. A checkmarkappears to indicate the guidancealert mode is on.
Vehicle Settings
SeeVehicle Personalization0120.
Display 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, then select DisplaySettings from the list.
The following options may display:
Select icons for Home Page :To u c h t o c u s t o m i z e t h e f i r s t p a g e o fthe Home Page.
Display Off :To u c h t o t u r n o f f t h edisplay. The display will return whenany radio icons are touched or theinfotainment display is touched (ifequipped).
Map Settings :To u c h t o e n t e r t h esubmenu to change Map Displaysettings and enable Speed Limitdisplay on map.
While in Map Settings, touch MapDisplay to change the displaybackground.
Map Display :To u c h t o c h a n g e t h edisplay background.
To c h a n g e t h e o v e r a l l b r i g h t n e s ssetting for the display, use thevehicle interior lighting instrumentpanel illumination control.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle isdetermined by using satellitesignals, various vehicle signals, andmap data.
At times, other interference such asthe satellite condition, roadconfiguration, condition of thevehicle, and/or other circumstancescan affect the navigation system'sability to determine the accurateposition of the vehicle.
The GPS shows the current positionof the vehicle using signals sent bythe GPS Satellites. When thevehicle is not receiving signals from

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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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adjusted during a voicerecognition session, a Volumebar appears on the displayshowing the voice volume levelas it is being adjusted. This alsochanges the volume of theguidance prompts.
.When using navigationcommands, take the time tobecome familiar with theaddress. Long delays whengiving the address can result inthe system not recognizing theaddress or routing to differentlocation than intended.
.When providing the housenumber portion of the address,the system recognizes both digitformat and numerical text. Anexample would be to say,“3-0-0-0-1”or“ThirtyThousand One.”
.If the system providesdestination in another country onseveral attempts, say the“Change Country”command andsay the country of interest. Thecountry default is the UnitedStates. To enter a destination in
Canada or Mexico, the countrywill first have to be changed inthe system.
Voice Recognition Help
To e n t e r t h e h e l p p l a y b a c k s e s s i o n ,clearly speak one of the helpcommands.
Help :The system plays back morespecific help commands such asRadio Settings for the user tochoose from.
Radio :Use this command to learnabout how to select a band (AM,FM, or XM), and how to changeradio stations by speakingfrequency numbers.
Phone :Use this command to learnabout how to dial, pair a device,or delete a device.
My Media :Use this command tolearn how to play specific tracks,artists, albums, devices connectedto the USB port, or to changesources.
Settings :Use this command tolearn about how to turn Verbose onor off, or set the language.
Voice Recognition Commands
The following list shows the voicecommands available for theinfotainment system with a briefdescription of each. The commandsare listed with the optional words inparentheses. To use the voicecommands, see the previousinstructions.
Radio Commands
Tu n e A M , Tu n e F M , Tu n e X M ,Tu n e P a n d o r a , Tu n e S t i t c h e r :Instructs the system to go to thespecific band and the last channel.
Tu n e A M ( f r e q u e n c y ) , Tu n e F M(frequency), Tune XM (channelnumber), or Tune XM (channelname) :Instructs the system to goto the specific station.
Thumbs Up :Instructs the systemto give the current song or station athumbs up in Pandora or Stitcher.
Thumbs Down :Instructs thesystem to give the current song orstation a thumbs down in Pandoraor Stitcher.

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Voice Pass-Thru
Voice pass-thru allows access to thevoice recognition commands on thecell phone, i.e. Siri or VoiceCommand. See the cell phonemanufacturer's user guide to see ifthe cell phone supports this feature.
To a c t i v a t e p h o n e v o i c e r e c o g n i t i o n
system, press and holdb/gon
the steering wheel for approximatelytwo seconds.
Bluetooth Phone/
Devices
Bluetooth
Overview
For vehicles equipped withBluetooth capability, the system caninteract with many cell phones anddevices, allowing:
.Placing and receiving hands-freecalls.
.Sharing of the cell phone’saddress book or contact list withthe vehicle. The phone book willonly display when that phone isconnected.
.Placing outgoing calls by voicerecognition.
The system can be used while inON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,or Retained Accessory Power(RAP). The range of the Bluetoothsystem can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).The radio can connect to most
Bluetooth-enabled phones.Available features and functionsmay be dependent on the device.
On a current phone call display, animage of the contact from yourphone's contact list can bedisplayed. Not all phones arecompatible with this feature.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the controls on the infotainmentsystem and the steering wheel tooperate the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g:Press to answer incomingcalls and start voice recognition.
$/i:Press to end a call,decline an incoming call, or cancelvoice recognition.
+x✓:Press + or✓to increase or
decrease the volume.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how tonavigate the menu system using theinfotainment controls, seeOverview0132.

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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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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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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