2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO android auto

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Instruments and Controls 161
3. PressoBACK on the center
stack or touch
0to return to
the previous menu or exit.
Turn the ignition on to access the
Settings menu, then select
SETTINGS from the Home Page on
the infotainment display.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Language
. Video Voice-Over
. Valet Mode
. Teen Driver
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. USB Auto Launch .
Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Wi-Fi
Detailed information for each menu
follows.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0131.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has
been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s). The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Video Voice-Over
Select Off or On.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to
go back to the previous menu.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings”
in the infotainment manual.

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166 Instruments and Controls
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected phones.
To change the voice mail number,
select EDIT. Type a new number,
then select Save.
Text Message Alerts
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Apple CarPlay
Select and the following may
display:
.Apple CarPlay
. Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices.
Apple CarPlay must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
Android Auto
Select and the following may
display:
. Android Auto
. Manage Android Auto Devices
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devices
to be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Select to manage Android devices.
Android Auto must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
USB Auto Launch
This allows Android and Apple
CarPlay devices to automatically
connect when plugged into the
USB port.
Select Off or On.
Voice
Select and the following may
display: .
Confidence Threshold
. Prompt Length
. Audio Feedback Speed
. Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
Confidence Threshold
This feature allows the adjustment
of the sensitivity of the speech
recognition system.
Select Confirm More or
Confirm Less.
Prompt Length
This feature adjusts the voice
prompt length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed
This feature adjusts the audio
feedback speed.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
This feature gives voice
command tips.
Select Off or On.

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Infotainment System 181
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 182
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 189
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 189
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 203
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
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.

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Infotainment System 209
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.
. 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,
PROJECTION will appear on the
Home Page of the infotainment
display.
To use Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay:
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the
Google Play store. No app is
required for Apple CarPlay.
2. Connect an Android phone or iPhone by using the compatible
phone USB cable and plugging
into a USB data port. For best
performance, use the device’ sfactory-provided USB cable.
Aftermarket or third-party
cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, the
message “Device Projection
Privacy Consent” will appear.
. Select Continue to launch
Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto.
. Select Disable to remove
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto capability from the
vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may
still work.
PROJECTION 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, touch the
ANDROID AUTO and/or APPLE
CARPLAY icon on the Home Page
to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to
return to the Home Page.

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210 Infotainment System
For further information on how to set
up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
in the vehicle, see my.chevrolet.com
or seeCustomer Assistance Offices
0 463.
Android Auto is provided by
Google and is subject to Google’ s
terms and privacy policy. Apple
CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’ s terms and privacy
policy. Data plan rates apply.
For Android Auto support see
https://support.google.com/
androidauto. For Apple CarPlay
support see www.apple.com/ios/
carplay/. Apple or Google may
change or suspend availability at
any time. Android Auto, Android,
Google, Google Play, and other
marks are trademarks of Google
Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a trademark
of Apple Inc.Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 471.
"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.

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OnStar 479
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If
Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile
app to compatible Apple and
Android smartphones. Chevrolet
users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only). .
Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Chevrolet on social
media.
For myChevrolet mobile app
information and compatibility, see
www.my.chevrolet.com.
An active OnStar service,
compatible device, factory-installed
remote start, and power locks are
required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”

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488 Index
Antilock Brake System(ABS) (cont'd)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 282
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 182
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 347, 350
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Auxiliary
Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 176
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Battery - North America . . . . 362, 421
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 369
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, 205
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Brake Pedal and AdjustableThrottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 149
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Brakes (cont'd)
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 247
Bulb Replacement Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 293

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Index 495
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 86
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 336
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, 205
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 251
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 74
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 473 Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 467
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .336, 362, 421, Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 471
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 68
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 282
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 425
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 472
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465