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.DSP: If equipped with a Bose
Surround®sound system, it will
have three DSP modes
including:
‐ Normal: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for all
seating positions.
‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for the
driver.
‐ Centerpoint: Creates a
surround sound from nearly
any audio source.
. EQ (Equalizer): If equipped with
a Bose sound system, turn the
MENU knob to highlight. Turn
the MENU knob to scroll through
the options. Press the MENU
knob to select. Press the
o
BACK button to go to the
previous menu.
Station List : Select to display a list
of AM or FM stations. Press
o
BACK to go to the previous menu.
Auto Volume : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. Select the level between Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, and High.
Press
oBACK to go to the
previous menu.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings : In certain
configurations, the available choices
are Manual and Talk.
Options for SiriusXM Only (If
Equipped)
SXM View : SXM view allows the
channel list to be viewed by channel
name, artist playing on channel,
or song playing on channel. Turn
the MENU knob to highlight and
press the MENU knob to select.
Press
oBACK to go to the
previous menu.
Channel List : Select to display a
list of SiriusXM channels. Turn the
MENU knob to highlight and press
the MENU knob to select. Press
o
BACK to go to the previous menu.
Also see the radio settings common
for all sources earlier in this section.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
Press
gorlto search for the
previous or next strongest station.
Tuning a Station
Turn the MENU knob to manually
find a station.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from all
bands can be stored in the favorite
lists in any order. Up to five stations
can be stored in each favorite page
and the number of favorites can
be set.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If
Equipped) : While on the active
source main page, such as AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and
hold a favorites/soft key button on
the faceplate.
Mixed-Audio Favorites
Media (if equipped) and Broadcast
favorites can be stored.
To display the favorites page, press
qorron the radio faceplate.

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1-888-601-6296 (U.S.); or see
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
When SiriusXM is active, the
channel name and number,
category name, song title, and artist
display on the screen.
Browsing SiriusXM Channels
(If Equipped)
To browse the SiriusXM channels:1. Press the MENU knob.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight SXM Channel List.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired SXM
Channels.
Satellite Radio (Base
Radio with Touchscreen)
Vehicles with an SXM Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM®
Satellite Radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service (If Equipped)
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM service. For more
information, contact SiriusXM at
www.siriusxm.com or
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and
www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079
(Canada).
Listening to SiriusXM Radio (If
Equipped)
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch SXM and the most recent listened to SiriusXM
channel will display.
Touch
0to return to the
HOME menu.
Selecting a Category
From Menu, touch Categories, then
touch the desired category or from
Categories, touch
QorRto find the
desired channel. Touch the channel
to select it.
Selecting a Channel
Touchuortand the previous or
next channel will be selected.
Touch and hold
uortto jump
four channels backward or forward,
then release the button at the
desired channel.
Using the Preset Buttons
Up to seven favorites pages can be
saved, and each page can store up
to five channels.
To change a preset button, tune to
the new desired channel and hold
the button.
Listening to Preset Channels
1. Continue touching
SorTto
select the desired
favorites page.

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when things like storms and power
lines interfere with radio reception.
When this happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference in the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna will go
through most car washes as long as
it is securely attached. If theantenna becomes slightly bent,
straighten it out by hand. If it is
badly bent, replace it.
Occasionally check that the antenna
is tight at the base. If tightening is
required, protect the paint from
damage.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for OnStar, the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio Service System, and
GPS (Global Positioning System),
if the vehicle has these features.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
open, reception can also be
affected.
Items on the roof of the vehicle can
interfere with the performance of the
radio system and OnStar (if
equipped). Make sure the
multi-band antenna is not
obstructed.
Audio Players
CD Player
If the vehicle is equipped with a CD
player, it can be used for CD and
MP3 audio.
With the vehicle on, insert a disc
into the slot, label side up. Press the
MEDIA button to select CD as a
source.
The system is capable of
playing most:
.
Audio CDs
. CD-R
. CD-RW
. MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible
recordable disc, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality,
the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been
recorded, or the way the disc has
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EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, this
feature adjusts the Equalizer
settings. See “EQ (Equalizer)” in
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0199 orAM-FM
Radio (Base Radio) 0197.
Browse Device Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists: 1. Turn MENU to highlight and press to view the playlists
stored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select a playlist name
to view a list of all songs in the
playlist.
3. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Artists: 1. Turn MENU to highlight and press to view the artists stored
on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select an artist name
to view a list of all albums by
the artist. 3. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select an album name
to view a list of all songs on the
album.
4. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Albums: 1. Turn MENU to highlight and press to view the albums
stored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select an album name
to view a list of all songs on the
album.
3. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Genres: 1. Turn MENU to highlight and press to view the genres stored
on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select a genre name
to view a list of artists of that
genre. 3. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select to view albums
by that artist.
4. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select an album to
view songs.
5. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Songs: 1. Turn MENU to highlight and press to view a list of all songs
stored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
USB Port (Base Radio
with Touchscreen)
Using the USB Port
The infotainment system can play
music by connecting an auxiliary
device to the USB port.

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duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
. Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing”in
this section.
. If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list.
. See “Deleting a Paired Phone”
and/or “Deleting a Bluetooth
Device” in this section.
{Warning
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment system.
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. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system and voice
recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used
while in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. For U.S.
and Canada only, see www.gm.com/
bluetooth for more information about
compatible phones.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the instrument
panel, faceplate, and the steering
wheel to operate the Bluetooth
system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:
Press to answer incoming calls,
confirm system information, and
start voice recognition.
i: Press to end a call, reject a
call, or cancel an operation. Press
to mute or unmute the infotainment
system.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Overview
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 193 orOverview (Base Radio)
0 189.
MENU : Turn to scroll through a list.
Press to select the highlighted list
option.
{: Press to go to the Home Page.
See Home Page (Base Radio)
0 194 orHome Page (Base Radio
with Touchscreen) 0196.
PHONE or
#: Select to enter the
phone main menu.
See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition -
Base Radio) 0228 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Radio) 0224 orBluetooth
(Overview) 0222 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base Radio
with Touchscreen) 0233.

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to a different paired phone, see
“Connecting to a Different
Phone”later in this section.
Pairing a Phone or Device 1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob to access the
PHONE on the infotainment
display, then press the MENU
knob to select the PHONE. If a
device has been previously
paired, the main Phone menu
will be shown. If no devices
have been paired, Step 2 can
be skipped.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Manage
Phones.
3. Press the control just below PAIR. A four-digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
appears on the display. The
PIN is used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for
information on this process. 5. Locate the device named
“Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 3. If a six
digit code is shown on the
phone and the vehicle screen,
confirm the codes are the
same. The system recognizes
the new connected phone after
the pairing process is
complete.
6. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone
book download, select Always
Accept and Allow. The phone
book may not be available if
not accepted.
7. Repeat Steps 1–6 to pair additional phones or devices.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones 1. To list all paired devices, from the Home Page turn the MENU
knob, then press to select the
PHONE. 2. Turn the MENU knob and
press to select Manage
Phones.
Deleting a Paired Phone 1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to
select the PHONE.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Manage
Phones.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be
deleted.
4. Press the control below DELETE to delete the
highlighted device.
5. A confirmation screen is displayed. Press the control
just below DELETE to confirm
deletion.
Connecting to a Different Phone 1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to
select the PHONE.

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2. Turn the MENU knob andpress to select Manage
Phones.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be
connected.
4. Press the control just below CONNECT to connect to the
highlighted device.
Phone Menu
Once a phone is connected and
selected, the following may display:
Recent Calls : Turn the MENU
knob to highlight Recent Calls and
press to select.
Contacts : Turn the MENU knob to
highlight Contacts and press to
select.
Keypad : Turn the MENU knob to
highlight Keypad and press to
select.
Active Call : Turn the MENU knob
to highlight Active Call and press to
select and display the active call
screen. Manage Phones :
Turn the MENU
knob to highlight Manage Phones
and press to select.
Making a Call Using Contacts
and Recent Calls
For cell phones that support the
Contacts and Recent Calls feature,
the Bluetooth system can use the
contacts stored on your cell phone
to make calls. See your cell phone
manufacturer ’s user guide or
contact your wireless provider to
find out if this feature is supported
by your phone.
If the phone prompts to allow phone
book download during the pairing
process, select Always Accept and
Allow. The phone book may not be
available if not accepted.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Contacts
and Recent Calls menus are
automatically available.
The Contacts menu allows you to
access the phone book stored in the
cell phone to make a call. The Recent Calls menu allows you
to access the phone numbers from
the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls,
and Missed Calls menus on the cell
phone to make a call.
To make a call using the
Contacts menu:
1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to
select the PHONE.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Contacts and press to
select.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the letter group and
press to select.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the contact and press
to select.
5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired number,
then press the MENU knob to
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To make a call using the Recent
Calls menu:1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to
select the PHONE.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls and
press to select.
If necessary, select between
Missed, Recent, and Sent calls
by pressing the control below
the appropriate selection.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the contact or the
phone number.
4. Press the MENU knob to call the contact.
Making a Call Using the
Keypad
To make a call:
1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to
select the PHONE.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Keypad. 3. Turn the MENU knob to
highlight the first digit and
press to select. Continue this
process through the number.
To call, press the control just
below CALL.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the infotainment system mutes and
a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
To accept a call, do one of the
following:
.Press the control just below
ANSWER.
. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls.
Declining a Call
To decline a call, do one of the
following:
. Press the control just below
IGNORE.
. Press
ion the steering wheel
controls.
. Do nothing.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call Waiting Call
To accept a call waiting call, do one
of the following:
.Press the control just below
SWITCH.
. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls.
Declining a Call Waiting Call
To decline a call waiting call, do one
of the following:
. Press the control just below
IGNORE.
. Press
ion the steering wheel
controls.
. Do nothing.
Ending a Call
To end a call, do one of the
following:
.Press the control just
below END.