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4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob toselect the desiredsetting menu.
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Languages
.Time and Date
.Radio Settings
.Phone Settings
.Navigation Settings
.Display Settings
.Vehicle Settings
Each menu is detailed in thefollowing information. Alternatively,the touch screen may be used toselect.
Languages
Select Languages, then select fromthe available language(s).
Time and Date
To a d j u s t t h e t i m e a n d d a t e s e t t i n g s ,seeClock093.
Radio Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Volume
.Gracenote Options
.XM Channel Art
.Max Startup Volume
.Number of Favorite Pages
.XM Categories
.Software Versions Menu
Auto Volume
When selected, this feature willautomatically 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.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Gracenote Options
Select to improve voice recognitionand media groupings.
Select to enable or disable.SeeUSB0158andBluetoothAudio0163.
XM Channel Art
When on, the radio willautomatically update the XM screenand background graphics.
Select On or Off.
Max Startup Volume
Select the maximum volume level atstartup even if a higher volume hadbeen set when the radio wasturned off.
Number of Favorite Pages
Select to set the number of FAVpages to be displayed.
XM Categories
Select or deselect any category tobe used in XM mode.
Software Version Menu
Select to display information aboutthe system and software.

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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.

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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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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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Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
SeeRadio Frequency Statement0374.
“Made for iPod”and“Made foriPhone”mean that an electronicaccessory has been designed toconnect specifically to iPod oriPhone and has been certified bythe developer to meet Appleperformance standards.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks ofApple Computer, Inc., registered inthe U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes : Subscription fee,taxes, one time activation fee, andother fees may apply. Subscriptionfee is consumer only. All fees andprogramming subject to change.Subscriptions subject to CustomerAgreement available atwww.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM®
service only available in the48 contiguous United States andCanada.
Explicit Language Notice: Channelswith frequent explicit language areindicated with an“XL”preceding thechannel name. Channel blocking isavailable for SiriusXM SatelliteRadio receivers by notifyingSiriusXM:
.USA Customers—Seewww.siriusxm.com or call1-888-601-6296.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,disassemble, reverse engineer,hack, manipulate, or otherwisemake available any technology orsoftware incorporated in receiverscompatible with the SiriusXM®
Satellite Radio System or thatsupport the SiriusXM website, theOnline Service or any of its content.Furthermore, the AMBER voicecompression software included inthis product is protected byintellectual property rights includingpatent rights, copyrights, and tradesecrets of Digital VoiceSystems, Inc.
General Requirements:
.ALicenseAgreementfromSiriusXM®is required for anyproduct that incorporatesSiriusXM Technology and/or foruse of any of the SiriusXMmarks to be manufactured,distributed, or marketed in theSiriusXM Service Area.
Gracenote
Gracenote®,Gracenotelogoandlogotype, and the "Powered byGracenote" logo are either a

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to the vehicle in a crash, or wirelessphone network congestion orjamming—may prevent service.
SeeRadio Frequency Statement0374.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to helpSubscribers with physical disabilitiesand medical conditions.
PressQto help:
.Locate a gas station with anattendant to pump gas.
.Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,that meets accessibility needs.
.Provide directions to the closesthospital or pharmacy in urgentsituations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability tocommunicate to deaf,hard-of-hearing, or speech-impairedcustomers while in the vehicle. Theavailable dealer-installed TTYsystem can provide in-vehicle
access to all OnStar services,except Virtual Advisor and OnStarTurn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
APINisneededtoaccesssomeOnStar services. The PIN will needto be changed the first time whenspeaking with an Advisor. Tochange the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressingQor
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may bewarranted as part of the vehiclewarranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed torespond in multiple languages.
PressQand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,Spanish, and French. Availablelanguages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform RemoteDoor Unlock or Stolen VehicleAssistance after the vehicle hasbeen off continuously for 10 dayswithout an ignition cycle. If thevehicle has not been started forfive days, OnStar can contactRoadside Assistance or a locksmithto help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS canoccur in a large city with tallbuildings; in parking garages;around airports; in tunnels andunderpasses; or in an area withvery dense trees. If GPS signalsare not available, the OnStarsystem should still operate tocall OnStar. However, OnStarcould have difficulty identifyingthe exact location.
.In emergency situations, OnStarcan use the last stored GPSlocation to send to emergencyresponders.