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Infotainment System 193
.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’ s
factory-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.
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
0 392.
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

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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.
Hands-Free Phone
General Information
Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone
system can use a Bluetooth-capable
cell phone with a hands-free profile
to make and receive phone calls.
The infotainment system and voice
control are used to operate the
system. Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Hands-Free Phone system.
Hands-Free Phone Controls
Use the buttons on the infotainment
system and the steering wheel to
operate the Hands-Free Phone
system.Steering Wheel Controls
Steering wheel controls can be
used to:
.
Answer incoming calls.
. Confirm system information.
. End a call.
. Decline a call.
. Cancel an operation.
. Make outgoing calls using the
call list.
g:Press to answer incoming calls.
i:Press to end a call, decline a
call, or cancel an operation.
Making a Call by Entering a Phone
Number
. Press
{, then touch PHONE on
the screen.
. Press
gon the steering wheel.
If a wrong number is entered, touch
}to delete the number one digit at
a time, or touch and hold
}to
delete all digits of the number. Switching a Call to the Cell Phone
(Private Mode)
To switch the call from the cell
phone to hands-free:
1. Touch
0.
2. Touch
0again to switch back
to hands-free.
Turning the Microphone On
and Off
Touch
3to turn the microphone on
or off.
Calling by Redial
To call by using redial:
. Press
ion the steering wheel
controls to display the redial
guidance screen.
. Touch
5on the screen.
Redialing is not possible when there
is no call history.

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Infotainment System 195
Taking Calls
When a phone call comes through
the connected Bluetooth cell phone,
the audio system will be muted or
paused and the phone will ring with
the relevant information displayed.
Press
ion the steering wheel
controls, or touch
5on the screen.
To decline the call, press
ion the
steering wheel controls or touch
Reject on the screen.
Using the Contacts Menu
1. Touch contacts on the phone screen.
2. Touch
QorRto scroll through
the list.
3. Touch the phone book entry to call.
4. If there is more than one number associated with the
name, touch the number
to dial. Searching for Contacts Entries
1. Touch contacts on the phone screen.
2. Touch
9on the contacts
screen.
3. Use the keypad to input the name to search. For details,
see “Searching for a Name”
following.
4. Touch the phone book entry to call.
5. If there is more than one number associated with the
name, touch the number
to dial.
When the Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone book
will download. Some phones may
not download automatically. If this
happens, connect it again or
proceed with the phone book
download on the phone. Searching for a Name
Select characters by using the
keypad on the phone book screen.
As characters are selected, the
names that include those characters
will display on the phone book
screen. As more characters of the
name are entered, the list of
possible names is shortened.
To search for the name Alex:
1. Touch (abc) to select the first character.
2. Touch (jkl) three times to select the second character.
3. Touch (def) two times to select the third character.
4. Touch (wxy) two times to select the fourth character.
Making a Call from Call History 1. Touch Call History on the phone screen.
2. Touch one of the following for:
.
WAll calls history.
.
[Dialed calls.

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.YMissed calls.
.
XReceived calls.
3. Select the contact entry to call.
Making a Call with Speed Dial
Numbers
Touch and hold the speed dial
number using the keypad on the
phone screen.
Only speed dial numbers already
stored on the cell phone can be
used for speed dial calls. Up to
two-digit speed dial numbers are
supported.
For two-digit speed dial numbers,
touch and hold the second digit to
make a call to the speed dial
number.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 400.
Bluetooth
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.
“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. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, 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 or
www.siriusxm.ca. 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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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.
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).
FreeType 2
Portions of this software are
copyright 2007-2012 The FreeType
Project (www.freetype.org). All rights
reserved.
Libjpeg
The navigation software is based in
part on the work of the independent
JPEG Group.

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198 Climate Controls
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be
controlled.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Fan Control
5. Defrost
6. Passenger Temperature
Control 7. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Power Button
10. Air Recirculation
11. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

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Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the following four functions to heat
or cool the vehicle to the desired
temperature:
.Fan Speed
. Air Delivery Mode
. Air Conditioning
. Recirculation
When the AUTO indicator light is lit,
all four functions are operating
automatically. Each function can be
manually set and the selected
setting will be shown. This cancels
full automatic operation and the
AUTO indicator light turns off.
Functions that are not manually set
will continue to be automatically
controlled, although the AUTO
indicator light will not be lit.
To place the system in
automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort setting,
start with 22 °C (72 °F) and
allow the system time to
stabilize. Then adjust the
temperature as needed for best
comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather.
The recirculation light will not come
on when automatically controlled.
Press
@to manually select
recirculation; press it again to select
outside air.
Do not cover the solar sensor on the
top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor regulates
air temperature based on sun load.
See “Sensors” later in this section.
Manual Operation
O:Press to turn the climate control
system on or off. When the system
is off, outside air will be prevented
from entering the vehicle. When the
system is on, a button is pressed, or knob is turned, the climate control
system will turn on and deliver
airflow per the current setting.
9:
Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Press the
knob to turn the fan off.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Control : The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and
passenger.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting.
SYNC : Press to link the passenger
and rear climate temperature
settings, if equipped, to the driver
setting. The SYNC indicator light will
turn on. When the passenger or rear
climate temperature settings are
adjusted, the SYNC indicator light
is off.

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The driver side or passenger side
temperature display shows the
temperature setting increasing or
decreasing.
Air Delivery Mode Control :Press
Y,\,[, or-to change the
direction of the airflow. An indicator
light comes on in the selected mode
button.
Changing the mode cancels the
automatic operation and the system
goes into manual mode. Press
AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
\: Air is divided between the
instrument panel and floor outlets.
Some air is directed toward the
windshield and side window outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some to the windshield,
side window outlets, and second
row floor outlets.
-: This mode clears the windows
of fog or moisture. Air is directed to
the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. The system
automatically forces outside air into
the vehicle and the air conditioning
compressor will run, unless the
outside temperature is close to
freezing.
0:
Press to clear the windshield
of fog or frost more quickly. Air is
directed to the windshield and the
side window vents. The air
conditioning compressor also comes
on, unless the outside temperature
is below freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
See Air Vents 0203.
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. An
indicator light comes on to show
that the air conditioning is enabled.
If the fan is turned off, the air
conditioner will not run. The A/C
light will stay on even if the outside
temperatures are below freezing.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the
inside of the vehicle. It can also be used to help reduce outside air and
odors that enter the vehicle. The air
conditioning compressor also comes
on when this mode is activated.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
K:
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger only
works when the ignition is on. The
defogger turns off if the ignition is
turned to off or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window can damage the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.