Instruments and controls129Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account
where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the new vehicle.
Note
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to OnStar when service is requested or triggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Note
If the transmission of the vehicle
location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.
Note
The vehicle location always remains
accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.
Find the privacy policy in your
account.
Software updates
OnStar may remotely carry out
software updates without further
notice or consent. These updates are to enhance or maintain safety and
security or the operation of the
vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy
issues. Find the privacy policy in your
account.
138LightingReading lights
Operated by pressing s and t in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Headlights, tail lights, number plate
lights, instrument panel light, interior
lights and the light pipes in doors and
FlexConsole are switched on for a
short time by unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control. This
function works only in the dark and
facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 198.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light (only when
it is dark)
● light tubes in doors
● number plate lights (puddle lights)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Lighting139Activating
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 22.
Battery discharge protection
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
Infotainment system141panel, the controls on the steering
wheel, or - if provided by your mobile
phone - via speech recognition.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements, the touch screen
and the clear display enable you to
control the system easily and
intuitively.
Note
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those
for display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
Important information on
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
The Infotainment system must be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. If in
doubt, stop the vehicle and
operate the Infotainment system
while the vehicle is stationary.9 Warning
In some areas one-way streets
and other roads and entrances
(e.g. pedestrian zones) that you
are not allowed to turn into are not marked on the map. In such areas
the Infotainment system may
issue a warning that must be
accepted. Here you must pay
particular attention to one-way
streets, roads and entrances that
you are not allowed to drive into.
Radio reception
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of
reception due to:
● changes in distance from the transmitter
● multipath reception due to reflection
● shadowing
Theft-deterrent feature
The Infotainment system is equipped
with an electronic security system for
the purpose of theft deterrence.
The Infotainment system therefore
functions only in your vehicle and is
worthless to a thief.
Infotainment system163Picture menuSelect Menu in the bottom line of the
screen to display the Picture Menu.
Slide show time
Select Slide Show Time to display a
list of possible time sequences and select the desired time sequence.
Clock and temperature display
To display time and temperature in
full screen mode, activate Clock.
Temp. Display .
Display settings
Select Display Settings to open a
submenu for the adjustment of
brightness and contrast.
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
Playing movies
You can view movies from a USB device.
Note
For your safety, the movie function is
not available while driving.
Activating the movie function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 159.
Press ; and then select Gallery to
open the media main menu.
Touch m to open the movie main
menu to display a list of items stored on the USB device. Select the desired
movie. If this is stored within a folder, select the respective folder first.
The movie is shown.
Function buttons
Full screen
Select x to display the movie in full
screen mode. Touch the screen to
exit full screen mode.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Touch c to play the next movie file.
Touch d within the first five seconds
of the movie playing to return to the
previous movie file.
164Infotainment systemReturning to the beginning of the
current movie
Touch d after five seconds of the
movie playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold d or c. Release to
return to normal playback mode.
Movie menu Select Menu in the bottom line of the
screen to display the Movie Menu.
Clock and temperature display
To display time and temperature in
full screen mode, activate Clock.
Temp. Display .
Display settings
Select Display Settings to open a
submenu for adjustment of brightness and contrast.
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
Using smartphone applications
Phone projection The phone projection applications
Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto
display selected apps from your
smartphone on the Info Display and
allow their operation directly via the
Infotainment controls.
Check with the device's manufacturer
if this function is compatible with your smartphone and if this application is
available in the country you are in.
Preparing the smartphone
Android phone: Download the
Android Auto app to your smartphone
from the Google Play™ Store.
iPhone: Make sure Siri ®
is activated
on your smartphone.Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ; to display the home screen
and then select Settings.
Scroll through the list to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure the respective application
is activated.
Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port 3 159.
Starting phone projection
To start the phone projection function,
press ; and then select Projection.
Note
If the application is recognised by
the Infotainment system, the
application icon may change to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
To start the function, you can
alternatively press and hold ; for a
few seconds.
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
170Infotainment systemPOI (Points of Interest) icons on the
map
POIs are points of general interest,
e.g. gas stations or restaurants.
The display of POI categories shown
on the map may be personally
adapted.
Select L on the map to display the
Options menu. Select Navigation
Settings and then Show on map .
Activate the desired POI categories.
Traffic events on the map
Traffic events may be directly
indicated on the map.
To activate the function, select L on
the map to display the Options menu.
Select Traffic on Map . The screen
button changes to activation mode.
To deactivate the function, select
Traffic on Map again.
Time indication
The time indication during active
route guidance may be displayed in
two different modes: the remaining
time (until the destination will be
reached) or the arrival time (when the
destination will be reached).Select L on the map to display the
Options menu. Select Navigation
Settings and then Time to Destination
Format .
Activate the desired option in the
submenu.
Note
During active route guidance, the
time indication can be changed by
simply tapping on the time indication
field on the screen.
Alert preferences
If desired, you may receive an
additional notification in specific traffic
zones.
Select L on the map to display the
Options menu. Select Navigation
Settings and then Alert Preferences .
If Safety camera is activated, you are
warned when approaching a
stationary speed camera.
Note
This function is only available if such an alert system corresponds to the
legal provisions applicable in the
country you are in.
Activate the desired option.Voice guidance
The route guidance process can be
supported by voice prompts given out by the system.
Note
The navigation voice prompts
function is not supported for all
languages. If there are no voice
prompts available, the system
automatically plays a tone to
indicate a manoeuvre ahead.
Activation
The voice guidance function is
activated by default. To deactivate
the function, select L on the map to
display the Options menu and then
touch Voice Guidance . The screen
button changes.
Select the screen button again to reactivate the function.
Voice guidance settings
To define which system outputs may assist during active route guidance,
select L on the map, Navigation
Settings and then Voice Guidance .
176Infotainment systemSetting the route
In case the system finds more than
one possible route, you can choose
between the routes suggested.
Select Routes to display a list of all
routes detected by the system.
Activate the desired route and then
select Go to start route guidance.
Routes with several destinations
After route guidance has been
started, it is possible to add
destinations to the active route, e.g.
to pick up a friend on the way or stop at a gas station.
Note
Up to five destinations can be
combined in one route.
Start route guidance to the desired
destination.
To add another destination, select L
on the map and then select Add
Destination . The destination search
menu is displayed.
Navigate to the desired destination.
The Details menu is displayed. Select
Add .Note
If you select Go, route guidance to
the destination first selected is
stopped and route guidance to the
new destination is started.
The destinations are arranged in the
order in which they are entered while
the last destination added is the first
you are guided to. In order to check or
confirm while driving, the name of the next destination is displayed above
the arrival time and distance.
The order of the destinations can be
changed 3 176.
Guidance
Route guidance is provided by the
navigation system through visual
instructions and voice prompts (voice guidance).Visual instructions
Visual instructions are provided on
the display.
Note
When route guidance is active and
you are not within the navigation
application, turning manoeuvres are indicated by pop-up messages
displayed on top of the screen.
Voice guidance
Navigation voice prompts announce
which direction to follow, when
approaching an intersection at which
you need to turn.
To activate the voice prompts
function 3 167.
Touch the big turn arrow on the left side of the screen to replay the last voice guidance instruction.