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4. Once the call is connected,press
gto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Pressito end a call.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the Bluetooth system and the cell
phone.
The cell phone must be paired and
connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred. The connection process
can take up to two minutes after the
ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
To Transfer Audio from the
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
g.
2. Say “Transfer Call.” To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
System from a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
g. The audio
transfers to the vehicle. If the audio
does not transfer to the vehicle, use
the audio transfer feature on the cell
phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for more
information.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice pass-thru allows access to the
voice recognition commands on the
cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide to see if
the cell phone supports this feature.
To access contacts stored in the cell
phone:
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “Voice.”The system
responds “OK, accessing
.” The cell phone's normal prompt
messages will go through their cycle
according to the phone's operating
instructions.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The Bluetooth system can send
numbers and the numbers stored as
name tags during a call. You can
use this feature when calling a
menu-driven phone system.
Account numbers can also be
stored for use.
Sending a Number or Name Tag
During a Call
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the number or name tag to send.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
will be retained indefinitely. This
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information. For information on how
to delete this information, see
“Deleting a Paired Phone.”
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio
with Touchscreen)
To use infotainment controls to
access the menu system, see
Overview (Base Radio with
Touchscreen)0193 orOverview
(Base Radio) 0189.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. See OnStar
Overview 0488. Pairing Information
.
A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time.
. Up to 10 cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
. The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
. Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
. Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
. If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired
to the system.
When the Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone book
is downloaded automatically. This is
dependent on the type of the phone paired. If the automatic download
does not occur, proceed with the
phone book download on the
phone.
Pairing a Phone - SSP and No
Paired Device
When there is no paired device on
the infotainment system and Simple
Secure Pairing (SSP) is supported:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch PHONE, press
#on the
faceplate, or press
gon the
steering wheel without OnStar.
3. Touch Search Device.
4. Touch the desired device to pair on the searched list
screen.
5. Touch Yes on the pop-up screen of the Bluetooth device
and infotainment system.
6. When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone
screen is displayed on the
infotainment system.

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Pairing a Phone - SSP and Paired
Device
When a paired device is on the
infotainment system and SSP is
supported:1. Press
{.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device Management.
4. Touch the desired device to pair. When the Bluetooth
device and infotainment system
are successfully paired,
Z/5
is 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. Touch Yes on the pop-up screen of the Bluetooth device
and infotainment system.
. The connected phone is
highlighted by
5. .
Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions are
enabled.
.
5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled.
.
Zindicates only Bluetooth
music is enabled.
Pairing a Phone - No SSP and No
Paired Device
When there is no paired device on
the infotainment system and SSP is
not supported:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch PHONE, press
#on the
faceplate, or press
gon the
steering wheel without OnStar.
3. Touch Search Device.
4. Touch the desired device to pair on the searched list
screen.
5. Input the Personal Identification Number (PIN)
code (default: 1234) to the
Bluetooth device. When the
Bluetooth device and infotainment system are
successfully paired, the
PHONE screen is displayed on
the infotainment system.
When the connection fails, a failure
message is displayed on the
infotainment system.
If a Bluetooth device was previously
connected, the infotainment system
executes the auto connection.
However, if the Bluetooth setting on
the Bluetooth device is turned off, a
failure message is displayed on the
infotainment system.
Pairing a Phone - No SSP and
Paired Device
When a paired device is on the
infotainment system and SSP is not
supported:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device Management.
4. Touch the desired device to pair. When the Bluetooth
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are successfully paired,Z/5
is 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/5is
displayed on the pair device
screen.
. The connected phone is
highlighted by
5.
.
Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions are
enabled.
.
5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled. .
Zindicates 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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.ewill 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
jto pause.
Touch
rto resume.
Playing the Next Song
Touch
l.
Playing the Previous Song
Touch
gwithin two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous song.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Song
Touch
gafter two seconds of
playback time.
Search
Touch and hold
gorlto rewind
or fast forward. Playing Music Randomly
Touch
Zduring 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
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.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
SeeRadio 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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General Requirements:1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any
product that incorporates
SiriusXM Technology and/or for
use of any of the SiriusXM
marks to be manufactured,
distributed, or marketed in the
SiriusXM Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in
Canada, a separate agreement
is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating
as SiriusXM Canada).
Other Information
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
Schedule I: Gracenote EULA
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music
recognition technology and related
content delivery. For more
information visit
www.gracenote.com.
Music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software,
copyright 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or more patents
owned by Gracenote may apply to
this product and service. See the
Gracenote website for a
non-exhaustive list of applicable
Gracenote patents. Gracenote,
CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and
the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Gracenote in the
United States and/or other
countries.
Gracenote Terms of Use
This application or device contains
software from Gracenote, Inc. of
Emeryville, California ("Gracenote").
The software from Gracenote (the
"Gracenote Software") enables this
application to do disc or file
identification and obtain
music-related information, including
name, artist, track, and title
information ("Gracenote Data") from
online servers or embedded
databases (collectively, "Gracenote
Servers") and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote
Data only by means of the intended
End-User functions of this
application or device.
This application or device may
contain content belonging to
Gracenote’s providers. If so, all of
the restrictions set forth herein with
respect to Gracenote Data shall
also apply to such content and such
content providers shall be entitled to