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g:Press and release to go to the
previous station or channel. Press
and hold to fast seek the next
strongest previous station or
channel.
d: Press and release to go to the
next station or channel. Press and
hold to fast seek the next track or
strongest station or channel.
Source : Touch to choose between
available sources.
Menu : Touch to choose menus
within available sources.
SorT: Touch to view saved
favorite stations or channels.
See Overview 0136.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
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 fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
. www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0140.
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and USB
ports on the center console. See
USB Port 0143. External devices
such as iPods, laptop computers,
MP3 players, CD player, and USB
drives may be connected,
depending on the audio system. See
Auxiliary Devices 0149.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0151 orBluetooth
(Overview) 0149.
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Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the center stack.
SeePower Outlets 098.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
must be active to operate the
sunroof.
See Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0176 orIgnition Positions
(Key Access) 0178 andRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0183.
Express-Vent/Open : Press and
release
e(1) to express-vent.
Press and release
e(1) again to
express-open the sunroof. Press the
switch again to stop movement. The
sunshade automatically opens with
the sunroof, but must be closed
manually.
Vent/Open : Press and hold
e(1)
to vent. Press and hold
e(1)
again to open the sunroof. Release
the switch to stop movement. The
sunshade automatically opens with
the sunroof, but must be closed
manually. Close :
Press and hold
g(2) to
close. Release the switch to stop
movement.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
See Sunroof 045.
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Auto Set
1. Press{, then touch Settings.
2. Touch Time and Date, then Auto Set.
3. Select from the available selections.
4. Touch Back on the infotainment display.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press{, then touch Settings.
2. Touch Time and Date, then select 12h or 24h format.
3. Touch Back on the infotainment display.
Setting the Month and Day
Format
1. Press{, then touch Settings.
2. Touch Time and Date, then Set Date Format. 3. Select DD/MM/YYYY (day/
month/year), MM/DD/YYYY
(month/day/year), or YYYY/
MM/DD (year/month/day)
format.
4. Touch Back on the infotainment display.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the center stack.
Open the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
{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.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain accessory power plugs may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0207.
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134 Infotainment System
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 135
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 142
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 149
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Introduction
Infotainment
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the
infotainment system 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
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System Settings
Auto Volume
This feature automatically adjusts
the radio volume to compensate for
road and wind noise.
The level of volume compensation
can be selected, or the feature can
be turned off.
Auto Volume Settings1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page.
2. Select Radio.
3. Select Auto Volume and choose between selections.
4. Touch Back on the infotainment display to go back to the
source screen.
Tone Settings
The tone settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
player source.
Custom Tone Settings 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page. 2. Select Radio.
3. Select Tone Settings.
.Bass, Midrange, or Treble:
Touch −or +.
. Fader or Balance: Adjust
the front/rear or left/right
speakers by dragging the
dot in the vehicle image on
the display.
4. Touch Back on the infotainment display to go back to the
source screen.
Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, the infotainment system
can download and install select
software updates over a wireless
connection. The system will prompt
for certain updates to be
downloaded and installed. There is
also an option to check for updates
manually.
To manually check for updates,
touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page, followed by Software
Information, and then System Update. Follow the on-screen
prompts. Steps for downloading and
installing updates may vary by
vehicle.
Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates requires Internet
connectivity, which can be accessed
through the vehicle’
s built-in OnStar
4G LTE connection, if equipped and
active. If required, data plans are
provided by a third party. Optionally,
a secure Wi-Fi hotspot such as a
compatible mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot or public hotspot can
be used. Applicable data rates may
apply.
To connect the infotainment system
to a secured mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or a public hotspot,
touch SETTINGS on the Home
Page, followed by Wi-Fi, and then
Manage Wi-Fi Networks. Select the
appropriate Wi-Fi network, and
follow the on-screen prompts.
Download speeds may vary.
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Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such as
CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, SD
cards, USB devices, and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system
operation or performance. Avoid use
if the content or origin cannot be
trusted.
USB Port
Using the USB Port
The infotainment system can play
music by connecting an auxiliary
device to the USB port.
USB Support
The USB ports are in the center
console, and use the USB 2.0
standard.
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives .
iPods/iPhones
. Portable USB Hard Drives
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
go to www.apple.com/support.
The USB port can play both lower
and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg,
and .wav files stored on a USB
storage device.
Supported Apple Devices
To view supported devices in the
U.S., see www.my.chevrolet.com/
learn.
To view supported devices in
Canada, see
www.chevroletowner.ca.
To view supported devices in
Mexico, see your dealer. USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The infotainment system supports:
.
FAT16
. FAT32
. exFAT
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod/iPhone
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect
one end of the device’ s cable to the
iPod/iPhone and the other end to
the USB port.
The iPod/iPhone charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
See Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0176 orIgnition Positions
(Key Access) 0178. When the
vehicle is turned off, the iPod/
iPhone automatically powers off and
will not charge or draw power from
the vehicle's battery.
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.USB storage devices can only
be connected for playing music,
viewing photo files,
or upgrading.
. Do not use the USB terminal to
charge USB accessory
equipment. The heat generated
may cause performance issues
or damage.
. Music files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
cannot be played.
. Do not use a USB storage
device that has a capacity limit
of 5,000 files, such as music,
photos, videos, or 15 levels of
folder structure. Normal usage
cannot be guaranteed for a
storage device that exceeds this
limit. The iPod/iPhone can play
all music files that are
supported. The music file lists
will only display up to 5,000 files
on the screen. These files are
sorted in alphabetical order. .
Some iPod/iPhone product
models may not support the
connectivity or functionality of
this product.
. Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables
supported by iPod/iPhone
products. Other connection
cables cannot be used.
. The iPod/iPhone may be
damaged if it is connected to the
vehicle with the ignition on.
When not in use, disconnect the
iPod/iPhone.
. When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the USB port by
using the iPod/iPhone cable, the
Bluetooth music is not
supported.
. The iPod/iPhone playback
functions and the information
displayed may be different when
played on the infotainment
system.
.
Refer to the table for the
classification items related to the
search function provided by the
iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
. Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
. Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the USB device.
. If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
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Auto Volume
Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“Auto Volume”under“Radio
Controls” inOperation 0137.
Traffic Program (If Equipped)
Touch On or Off.
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
. Connect an MTP supported
device.
. Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the MTP device.
. If a non-readable MTP device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone
connection.
Playing Music Files
. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port. .
Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the iPod/
iPhone.
. If a non-readable iPod/iPhone is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch iPod.
To stop the iPod/iPhone and select
another media source, touch
Source, then select the other
source.
To remove the iPod/iPhone, select
another function, then remove the
iPod/iPhone.
Pause
. Touch
jto pause. .
Touch
rto resume.
Changing to the Next/
Previous Song
. Touch
lto change to the
next song.
. Touch
gwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
gafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release to resume playback at
normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly
Touch
Zduring playback.
. ON: Plays all files randomly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.