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Infotainment System 235are successfully paired,
Z /
5is displayed on the pair device
screen. If no desired device is
available go to Step 5.
5. Touch Search Device to search
for the desired device.
6. Touch the desired device to
pair on the searched list
screen.
7. Input the Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
code (default: 1234) to the
Bluetooth device. When the
Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired,
Z /
5 is
displayed on the pair device
screen.
.
The connected phone is
highlighted by
5 .
.
Z /
5 indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions are
enabled.
.
5 indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled. .
Z indicates only Bluetooth
music is enabled.
Connecting a Paired Bluetooth
Device
1. Press
{ .
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device
Management.
4. Touch the device to be
connected.
Checking the Bluetooth
Connection
1. Press
{ .
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device
Management.
4. The paired device will show.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device
1. Press
{ .
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device
Management. 4. Touch the name of the device
to be disconnected.
5. Touch Disconnect.
Deleting a Bluetooth Device
1. Press
{ .
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device
Management.
4. Touch the device to delete.
5. Touch
Y .
6. Touch Delete.
Bluetooth Music
Before playing Bluetooth music,
read the following information.
.
A cell phone or Bluetooth device
that supports Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile (A2DP)
versions over 1.2 must be
registered and connected to the
product.
.
From the cell phone or Bluetooth
device, find the Bluetooth device
type to set/connect the item as a
stereo headset.
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236 Infotainment System .
e will appear on the screen if
the stereo headset is
successfully connected.
.
The sound played by the
Bluetooth device is delivered
through the infotainment system.
.
Bluetooth music can be played
only when a Bluetooth device
has been connected. To play
Bluetooth music, connect the
Bluetooth phone to the
infotainment system.
.
If the Bluetooth device is
disconnected while playing
phone music, the music is
discontinued. The audio
streaming function may not be
supported in some Bluetooth
phones. Only one function can
be used at a time between the
Bluetooth hands-free or Phone
music function. For example,
if you convert to Bluetooth
hands-free while playing Phone
music, the music is
discontinued. Playing music from
the car is not possible when
there are no music files stored in
the cell phone. Playing Bluetooth Music
1. Press
{ .
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch Bluetooth.
Pause
Touch
j to pause.
Touch
r to resume.
Playing the Next Song
Touch
l .
Playing the Previous Song
Touch
g within two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous song.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Song
Touch
g after two seconds of
playback time.
Search
Touch and hold
g or
l to rewind
or fast forward. Playing Music Randomly
Touch
Z during playback. Touch
again to return to normal play.
This function may not be supported
depending on the bluetooth device.
Do not change the track too quickly
when playing Bluetooth music.
Conditions that may occur when
playing Bluetooth music:
.
It takes time to transmit data
from the bluetooth device to the
infotainment system.
.
If the cell phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the waiting
screen mode, it may not
automatically play.
.
The infotainment system
transmits the order to play from
the bluetooth device in the
Bluetooth music play mode.
If this is done in a different
mode, then the device transmits
the order to stop. Depending on
the bluetooth device options, this
order to play/stop may take time
to activate.
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Infotainment System 237.
If the Bluetooth music playback
is not functioning, then check to
see if the bluetooth device is in
the waiting screen mode.
.
Sounds may be cut off during
the Bluetooth music playback.
.
The infotainment system outputs
the audio from the cell phone or
Bluetooth device as it is
transmitted.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto If equipped, Android Auto ™ and/or
Apple CarPlay ™ capability may be
available through a compatible
smartphone. If available, a
PROJECTION icon will appear on
the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay:
1. Download the Android Auto
app to your phone from the
Google ™ Play store. There is
no app required for Apple
CarPlay. 2. Connect your Android phone or
Apple iPhone by using the
compatible phone USB cable
and plugging into a USB data
port. For best performance, use
the device ’ s factory-provided
USB cable. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may
not work.
The PROJECTION icon on the
Home Page will change to
ANDROID AUTO or APPLE
CARPLAY depending on the phone.
Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay
may automatically launch upon USB
connection. If not, press the
ANDROID AUTO and/or APPLE
CARPLAY icon on the Home Page
to launch.
For further information on how to set
up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
in the vehicle, see my. gmc.com or
see Customer Assistance Offices
0 476 .
Android Auto is provided by Google
and is subject to Google ’ s terms
and privacy policy. CarPlay is
provided by Apple and is subject to
Apple ’ s terms and privacy policy. For Android Auto support see
https://support.google.com/
androidauto or Apple CarPlay
support at https://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay/ for more information.
Apple or Google may change or
suspend availability at any time.
Android Auto is a trademark of
Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
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Trademarks and
License Agreements FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 484 .
"Made for iPod" and "Made for
iPhone" mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please
note that the use of this accessory
with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance. iPhone, iPod,
iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee,
taxes, one time activation fee, and
other fees may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM
service only available in the
48 contiguous United States and
Canada.
In Canada: Some deterioration of
service may occur in extreme
northern latitudes. This is beyond
the control of SiriusXM Satellite
Radio. Explicit Language Notice: Channels
with frequent explicit language are
indicated with an “ XL ” preceding the
channel name. Channel blocking is
available for SiriusXM Satellite
Radio receivers by notifying
SiriusXM:
.
USA Customers — See
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635 – 2349.
.
Canadian Customers — See
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise
make available any technology or
software incorporated in receivers
compatible with the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio System or that
support the SiriusXM website, the
Online Service or any of its content.
Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included in
this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade
secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.
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Driving and Operating 253Trailer Towing General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 349
Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Pickup Conversion to
Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
.
Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.
Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
.
Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
.
Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
.
Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
.
Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
.
Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{ Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
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254 Driving and Operating Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always
expect the unexpected. ” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety Belts
0 65 .
.
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
.
Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
.
Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy. { WarningDrinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious — or even
fatal — collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
Braking Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time. Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
.
Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
.
Avoid needless heavy braking.
.
Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.
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318 Driving and Operating
{ WarningFuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
.
To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island.
.
Turn off the engine when
refueling.
.
Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
.
Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
.
Do not use a cell phone
while refueling.
.
Do not reenter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
.
Keep children away from
the fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
(Continued) Warning (Continued) .
Fuel can spray out if the
refueling nozzle is inserted
too quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Insert the refueling
nozzle slowly and wait for
any hiss noise to stop prior
to beginning to flow fuel.
The vehicle has a capless refueling
system and does not have a fuel
cap. The filling nozzle must be fully
inserted and latched prior to starting
fuel flow. { WarningOverfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
.
Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
.
Fuel spills.
.
Potential fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a
few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0 444 .
{ Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
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Driving and Operating 319For models with dual fuel tanks, the
fuel gauge shows an average of
both tanks. The rear tank is emptied
first. When refueling, refuel the front
tank first, then add fuel to the
rear tank.
Filling the Tank With a Portable
Gas Can
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable
gas can:
1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter from inside the vehicle.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into
the capless fuel system. { WarningAttempting to refuel without using
the funnel adapter may cause fuel
spillage and damage the capless
fuel system. This could cause a
fire and you or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return to the
storage location.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{ Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
(Continued) Warning (Continued) .
Use approved fuel
containers.
.
Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
.
Place the container on the
ground.
.
Place the nozzle inside the
fill opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
.
Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
.
Do not smoke, light
matches, or use lighters
while pumping fuel.
.
Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.