2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS radio controls

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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Bluetooth
If equipped with a Bluetooth system,
it allows users with a
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls
using the vehicle’s audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the Bluetooth
system before it can be used in the
vehicle. Not all phones will support
all functions. For more information,
see www.gm.com/bluetooth and
Bluetooth 0148.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped with audio steering
wheel controls, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
w:Press to go to the next favorite
radio station, track on a CD,
or folder on an iPod
®or USB
device.
c/x: Press to go to the
previous favorite radio station, track
on a CD, or folder on an iPod
®or
USB device. Also press to reject an
incoming call, or end a current call.
b/g: Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with
OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems,
if equipped.
+
e: Press to increase volume.
−
e: Press to decrease volume.
SRCE : Press to switch between
the radio and CD, and for equipped
vehicles, the front auxiliary.
¨: Press to seek to the next radio
station, the next track while sourced
to the CD, or to select tracks and
folders on an iPod
®or USB device.
See Steering Wheel Controls 091.

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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
For vehicles with a tilt steering
wheel, the lever is located on the
left side of the steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down into
a comfortable position.
2. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
w:
Press to go to the next favorite
radio station, track on a CD,
or folder on an iPod or USB device.
c/x: Press to go to the
previous favorite radio station, track
on a CD, or folder on an iPod or
USB device. Also press to reject an
incoming call or end a current call. Radio
To select preset or favorite radio
stations:
Press and release
worc/xto
go to the next or previous radio
station stored as a preset or
favorite.
CD
To select tracks on a CD:
Press and release
worc/xto
go to the next or previous track.
Selecting Tracks on an iPod or
USB Device
1. Press and hold
worc/x
while listening to a song until
the contents of the current
folder appear on the
infotainment display.
2. Press and release
worc/
xto scroll up or down the list,
then press and hold
w,
or press
¨to play the
highlighted track.

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Navigating Folders on an iPod or
USB Device1. Press and hold
worc/x
while listening to a song until
the contents of the current
folder appear on the
infotainment display.
2. Press and hold
c/xto go
back to the previous folder list.
3. Press and release
worc/
xto scroll up or down the list.
. To select a folder, press
and hold
w, or press¨
when the folder is
highlighted.
. To go back further in the
folder list, press and hold
c/x.
b/g:Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on.
For vehicles with Bluetooth or
OnStar systems, press and hold for
longer than two seconds to interact with those systems.
See
Bluetooth 0148 andOnStar
Overview 0332, if equipped.
SRCE : Press to switch between
the radio and CD, and for equipped
vehicles, the front auxiliary.
¨: Press to go to the next radio
station while in AM, FM,
or SiriusXM, if equipped.
If equipped with a CD player or
USB port:
Press
¨to go to the next track or
chapter while sourced to the CD.
Press
¨to select a track or a folder
when navigating folders on an iPod
or USB device.
While listening to a CD, press and
hold
¨to quickly move forward
through the tracks. Release to stop
on the desired track.
+
e: Press to increase volume.
−
e: Press to decrease volume.
Horn
Press the horn symbol on the
steering wheel to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The lever is on the left side of the
steering column.
Turn the band with
Non it to select
the wiper speed.
8: Use for a single wipe. Hold the
band on
z, then release. For
several wipes, hold the band on
z
longer.
6: Use to adjust the delay time
between wipes. Turn the band up
for more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
d: Fast wipes.

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calibration is complete. The
DIC display will then return to
PRESS
VTO CALIBRATE
COMPASS.
Clock
Setting the Time or Date
1. With the radio on, pressHand
the HR, MIN, MM, DD, and
YYYY (hour, minute, month,
day, and year) display.
2. Press the softkey under any one of the tabs to be changed.
Every time the softkey is
pressed again, the time or the
date if selected, increases
by one.
Another way to increase the
time or date is to press
¨
SEEK or\FWD (forward).
3. To decrease, press
©SEEK or
sREV. Turn thefknob, on
the upper right side of the
radio, to adjust the selected
setting. Changing the Time or Date Default
Settings
1. With the radio on, press
Hand
then the softkey under the
forward arrow that is currently
displayed on the infotainment
display until the time 12H
(hour) and 24H (hour), and the
date MM/DD (month and day)
and DD/MM (day and month)
are displayed.
2. Press the softkey under the desired option.
3. Press
Hagain to apply the
selected default, or let the
screen time out.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Current
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or an MP3
player. The vehicle may have two
accessory power outlets on the
instrument panel.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
Certain power accessory plugs may
not be compatible to the accessory
power outlet and could overload
vehicle or adapter fuses. If a
problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.

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light could indicate that there are
problems with a generator drive belt,
or that there is an electrical
problem. Have it checked right
away. If the vehicle must be driven a
short distance with the light on, turn
off accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is on
and the engine is not running. See
Ignition Positions0174.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications
0215.
If the light is flashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service
may be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 130
Overview (AM-FM Radio) . . . . . 130
Overview (Radio withCD/MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 138
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included in
this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on other
available infotainment systems.
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
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-in
features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These
functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment
features are also available through
the instrument cluster and steering
wheel controls.
Before driving:
.
Become familiar with the
operation, center stack controls,
and infotainment display
controls.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0163.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0177.

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10 seconds. Each higher
setting allows for more radio
volume compensation at faster
vehicle speeds.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
To adjust the bass or treble:1. Press the
fknob until Bass or
Treble displays.
2. To adjust the setting, do one of the following:
.Turn the
fknob.
. Press
¨SEEK, or©SEEK.
EQ : Press this button to choose
bass and treble equalization
settings designed for different types
of music. Selecting MANUAL,
or changing bass or treble, returns
the EQ to the manual bass and
treble settings.
Unique EQ settings can be saved
for each source.
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE : To adjust the balance
or fade:
1. Press the
fknob until the
speaker control tabs display.
2. Highlight the desired speaker control tab by doing one of the
following:
.Press the
fknob.
. Press the softkey under the
desired tab.
3. Adjust the setting by doing one of the following:
.Turn the
fknob clockwise
or counterclockwise.
. Press
¨SEEK or©SEEK.
. Press
\FWD orsREV.
To quickly adjust all speaker and
tone controls to the middle position,
press the
fknob for more than
two seconds. If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is
turned on, the radio disables FADE
and mutes the rear speakers.
Radio Messages
Calibration Error :
The audio
system has been calibrated for the
vehicle from the factory.
If Calibration Error displays, it
means that the radio has not been
configured properly for the vehicle
and it must be returned to your
dealer for service.
VIN or NO VIN : One of these
messages will display when the
TheftLock system has locked up the
radio. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.