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With HUD, some informationconcerning the operation of thevehicle is projected onto thewindshield. The image is projectedthrough the HUD lens on top of theinstrument panel. The informationappears as an image focused outtoward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD may display some of thefollowing alerts or information forvehicles equipped with thesefeatures:
.Speedometer
.Ta c h o m e t e r
.High Beam Indicator Symbol
.Forward Collision Alert Warnings
.Audio Functions
.Navigation
.Transmission Position
.Shift Up Meter
.Cruise Control Active
The HUD control is to the left of thesteering wheel.
To a d j u s t t h e H U D i m a g e :
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
Use the following settings to adjustthe HUD.
$(Image Adjustment) :Pressdown or up to center the HUDimage. The HUD image can only beadjusted up and down, not sideto side.
PA G E ( D i s p l a y V i e w ) :Press toselect the display view. Turnclockwise or counterclockwise tobrighten or dim the display. Turncompletely counterclockwise to turnthe display off.
The HUD image will automaticallydim and brighten to compensate foroutside lighting. The HUDbrightness control can also beadjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarilylight up depending on the angle andposition of the sunlight on the HUDdisplay. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could makethe HUD image harder to see.
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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 134Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 141Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 147Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 148Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 149Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 153Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Audio Players
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Navigation
Using the NavigationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . 169Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171OnStar®DestinationDownload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Global PositioningSystem (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . 187Problems with RouteGuidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187If the System NeedsService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 188Database CoverageExplanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 2
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Introduction
Infotainment
Read the following pages tobecome familiar with these features.
{Warning
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too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
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give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-infeatures intended to help avoiddistraction by disabling somefunctions when driving. Thesefunctions may gray out when theyare unavailable. Many infotainment
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qPrevious :Press to go to theprevious page.
Nextr:Press to go to the
next page.
Home Page Customization
The first Home Page can becustomized.
To a d d H o m e P a g e i c o n s :
1. Touch Menu.
2. Touch Customize.
3. Touch an icon to add orremove from the first Home
Page. Afindicates it will be
displayed. The maximumnumber of icons on the firstHome Page is eight.
4. Touch Done.
To m o v e H o m e P a g e i c o n s :
1. Touch Sort.
2. Touch an icon to switch withanother icon.
3. Touch Done.
To r e s t o r e t h e f i r s t H o m e P a g edefaults:
1. Touch Menu.
2. Touch Restore Home PageDefaults.
3. Touch Yes or Cancel.
Home Page Features
The touch icons are highlightedwhen a feature is available.
Va r i o u s f u n c t i o n s a r e d i s a b l e d w h e nthe vehicle is moving.
To u c h t h e N o w P l a y i n g i c o n t odisplay the active source page. Thesources available are AM, FM,SiriusXM®(if equipped), USB/iPod,Pandora (if equipped), Stitcher, andBluetooth Audio.
SeeAM-FM Radio0139,SatelliteRadio0142,Pandora InternetRadio0149,andStitcher InternetRadio0153.
To u c h t h e N a v i g a t i o n i c o n t o d i s p l a yamapofthecurrentvehicleposition. SeeUsing the NavigationSystem0165,Maps0168,Navigation Symbols0169,andConfigure Menu0181.
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Adding or Removing SiriusXM
Categories
To c u s t o m i z e w h i c h S i r i u s X Mcategories are used and displayedin the system:
1. Press HOME on the centerstack or touch the Config iconon the Home Page.
2. Select Radio Settings from theSettings Menu list.
3. Select XM Categories.
4. Select or deselect any categoryto be used in SiriusXM mode.Acheckmarkwillindicatethatthe category is selected.
Press Show All XM Categories torestore all SiriusXM categories.
SiriusXM Channel Graphics
SiriusXM provides updated categorybackground graphics and the radiowill automatically update the display.SiriusXM may send updatedcategory graphics to the vehicle.When this happens, the backgroundgraphics may appear to be incorrectbut the radio will update once all ofthe graphics have been downloadedfrom SiriusXM.
To t u r n S i r i u s X M c h a n n e l g r a p h i c son or off:
1. Press HOME on the centerstack.
2. Select XM.
3. Touch Menu on the SiriusXMNow Playing icon.
4. Touch the XM Channel Art toturn on or off.
NavTraffic®(If Equipped)
The navigation system may have aSiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is asubscription service providedthrough SiriusXM Satellite Radio.Aservicefeeisrequiredtoreceivethe SiriusXM NavTraffic service.
Real-time traffic information isprovided to fully integrate thenavigation system to display currenttraffic conditions for the chosenroute. SeeConfigure Menu0181.
AmessagedisplaystoindicatetheSiriusXM NavTraffic subscription isnot activated.
If activated, traffic informationdisplays:
.Unscheduled traffic incidentdata, such as accidents anddisabled vehicles.
.Scheduled traffic incident data,such as road construction androad closures.
.Traffic flow information (rate ofspeed data). Flow data might notbe available in all markets.
Traffic information is delivered to thevehicle by the SiriusXM Radiosatellites. SiriusXM NavTrafficprovides continuously updatedtraffic information.
SiriusXM NavTraffic currentlybroadcasts the traffic information formany markets nationally. Theservice may be available in more
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cities in the future. Seewww.siriusxm.com for more detailson local coverage.
To a c c e s s t h e t r a f f i c f e a t u r e s , t o u c hTraffic from the Navigation Menu orwhile in the map view.
All Traffic Events :To u c h t o v i e w alist of reported traffic conditions forup to approximately 100 km (70 mi).It could take some time to displaythe information received.
The information is displayed with anarrow and distance. The arrowindicates the distance in a straightline and the direction of the eventfrom the vehicle's current position.
Tr a f f i c E v e n t s o n R o u t e :To u c h t odisplay a list of reported trafficconditions on the current route. Theoption is toned down if no route isactive.
Tr a f f i c S e t t i n g s :To u c h t ocustomize traffic options.
SiriusXM Travel Link (If
Equipped)
The infotainment system may haveSiriusXM®Travel Link. It is asubscription service providedthrough SiriusXM Satellite Radio.Aservicefeeisrequiredtoreceivethe SiriusXM Travel Link service.When subscribed to SiriusXM TravelLink, one or more services may beavailable.
.Travel Link Fuel Prices: Detailednationwide fuel price informationmay be available.
.Travel Link Movie Listings:Detailed local movie theaterlistings, start times, and ratingsmay be available.
.Travel Link Weather: Nationaland Local Weather gives currentand forecasted weather.
For more detailed information andcoverage details on SiriusXM TravelLink go to www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM Travel Link Fuel Prices
When SiriusXM Travel Linkinformation is available, the systemwill display a list of fuel stationsclose to the vehicle location. The listwill include fuel station name,direction, distance and price. Thelist can be sorted by distance orprice and there are four differentfuel types to choose from. As thevehicle is moving a direction arrowand distance to fuel station willupdate. The arrow represents thedirection to the fuel station from thecurrent vehicle position. Thedistance represents the straight linedistance between the vehiclelocation and the fuel station.
From the Home Page, touch theFuel icon. The system displays thecurrent fuel prices.
To c h a n g e t h e f u e l i n f o r m a t i o n o ndisplay touch the Fuel Menu icon to:
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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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the satellites, a symbol appears onthe map display. SeeNavigationSymbols0169.
This system might not be availableor interference can occur if any ofthe following are true:
.Signals are obstructed by tallbuildings, trees, large trucks,or a tunnel.
.Satellites are being repaired orimproved.
For more information if the GPS isnot functioning properly, seeProblems with Route Guidance0187andIf the System NeedsService0188.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicleon the map could be inaccurate dueto one or more of the followingreasons:
.The road system has changed.
.The vehicle is driving on slipperyroad surfaces such as sand,gravel, or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling onwinding roads or long straightroads.
.The vehicle is approaching a tallbuilding or a large vehicle.
.The surface streets run parallelto a freeway.
.The vehicle has been transferredby a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
.The current position calibrationis set incorrectly.
.The vehicle is traveling at highspeed.
.The vehicle changes directionsmore than once, or the vehicle isturning on a turn table in aparking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/orexiting a parking lot, garage, or alot with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not received.
.Aroofcarrierisinstalledonthevehicle.
.Tire chains have been installed.
.The tires are replaced or worn.
.The tire pressure for the tires isincorrect.
.This is the first navigation useafter the map data is updated.
.The 12-volt battery isdisconnected for several days.
.The vehicle is driving in heavytraffic where driving is at lowspeeds, and the vehicle isstopped and started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance canoccur under one or more of thefollowing conditions:
.The turn was not made on theroad indicated.
.Route guidance might not beavailable when using automaticrerouting for the next right orleft turn.
.The route might not be changedwhen using automatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance whenturning at an intersection.
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Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many formsand can take your focus from thetask of driving. Exercise goodjudgment and do not let otheractivities divert your attention awayfrom the road. Many localgovernments have enacted lawsregarding driver distraction. Becomefamiliar with the local laws inyour area.
To a v o i d d i s t r a c t e d d r i v i n g , k e e pyour eyes on the road, keep yourhands on the steering wheel, andfocus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone indemanding driving situations.Use a hands-free method toplace or receive necessaryphone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,take notes, or look upinformation on phones or otherelectronic devices.
.Designate a front seatpassenger to handle potentialdistractions.
.Become familiar with vehiclefeatures before driving, such asprogramming favorite radiostations and adjusting climatecontrol and seat settings.Program all trip information intoany navigation device prior todriving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parkedto retrieve items that have fallento the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tendto children.
.Keep pets in an appropriatecarrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversationswhile driving, whether with apassenger or on a cell phone.
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long or too often could cause a
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Refer to the infotainment section formore information on using thatsystem and the navigation system,if equipped, including pairing andusing a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“alwaysexpect the unexpected.”The firststep in driving defensively is to wearthe safety belt. SeeSafety Belts051.
.Assume that other road users(pedestrians, bicyclists, andother drivers) are going to becareless and make mistakes.Anticipate what they might doand be ready.
.Allow enough following distancebetween you and the driver infront of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.