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“Play Artist ”:
Begin playback of the media
selection identified in the command.
“Play Album” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific album name.
“Play Album ” :
Begin playback of the identified
album name in the command.
“Play Song” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific song name.
“Play Song ” :Begin
playback of the identified song
name in the command.
“Play Genre” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific genre.
“Play Genre ” :
Begin playback of the media
selection identified in the command.
“Play Playlist” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific playlist name.
“Play Playlist ” :
Begin playback of the identified
playlist in the command.
“Play ” :Play
music from a specific device
identified by name. The device name is the name displayed on the
screen when the device is first
selected as an audio source.
“Play Chapter”
:Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name.
“Play Chapter ” :
Begin playback of the media
selection identified in the command.
“Play Audiobook” :Begin a dialog
to enter a specific name.
“Play Audiobook name>” :Begin playback of the
media selection identified in the
command.
“Play Episode” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name.
“Play Episode name>” :Begin playback of the
media selection identified in the
command.
“Play Podcast” :Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name.
“Play Podcast name>” :Begin playback of the
media selection identified in the
command. “Play Video”
:Begin a dialog to
enter a specific name.
“My Media” :Begin a dialog to
enter the desired media content.
Handling Large Amounts of Media
Content
It is expected that large amounts of
media content will be brought into
the vehicle. It may be necessary to
handle large amounts of media
content in a different way than
smaller amounts of media. The
system may limit the options of
voice recognition by not allowing
selection of song titles by voice at
the highest level if the number of
songs exceeds the maximum limit.
Voice command option changes
through media content limits are:
. Song files including other
individual files of all media types
such as audiobook chapters,
podcast episodes, and videos.
. Album type folders including
types such as albums and
audiobooks.

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Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
The Bluetooth-capable system can
interact with many cell phones,
allowing:
.Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
. Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
. Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
. Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system. .
Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing”in
this section.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system and voice
recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used
with the ignition on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY. The range of
the Bluetooth system can be up to
9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support
all functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. See
www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
information about compatible
phones.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the infotainment display
features on the infotainment system
or press the steering wheel icon to
operate the Bluetooth system. Steering Wheel Controls
g:
Press to answer incoming calls,
confirm system information, and
start voice recognition.
c: Press to end a call, decline a
call, or cancel an operation. Press
to mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
Infotainment System Features
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment features, see
Infotainment 02.
Phone : Touch the Home Page to
enter the phone main menu.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Press
Oduring a call to change the
volume level. The adjusted volume
level remains in memory for later
calls. The system maintains a
minimum volume level.

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2. Say“Dial”or“Call” followed by
the complete phone number.
Use the “Voice Keypad” command
for international numbers or special
numbers which include * or #.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
To call using a contact from your
phone book:
1. Press
g. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call” and then
say the contact name, for
example, “Call
at Work.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Calling Local Emergency Number
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone. 2. Say
“Call number>.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Using the “Switch Phone”
Command
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Switch
Phone.” The system displays a
list of phones to select.
Using the “Voice Keypad”
Command
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Voice
Keypad.” The system allows
entry of special numbers and
characters. Using the
“Voice Mail” Command
1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls. The system responds
“Command Please,” followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Voice Mail.”
The system dials the voice mail
number of the connected
phone.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out of
the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will
be retained. This includes phone
pairing information. For directions
on how to delete this information,
see “Deleting a Paired Phone.”
Text Messaging
If equipped, the infotainment system
may allow text messages to be
received and replied to. Received
messages can also be read aloud.
Before using the text messaging
feature, check to see if the phone is
compatible.

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Settings
The Settings Menu allows
adjustment of different vehicle and
radio features. The menu may
contain the following:
Time and Date
Touch the infotainment controls to
increase or decrease hours,
minutes, and AM or PM. Touch 12Hr
or 24Hr for 12 or 24 hour clock.
Touch infotainment controls to
increase or decrease month, day,
or year. See“Clock”in the owner ’s
manual.
Language
This will set the display language in
the radio, instrument cluster, and
voice recognition. Touch Language
and select the appropriate
language. Press
qBACK orS
BACK on the center stack or touch
the Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
Valet Mode
If equipped, this will lock the
infotainment system and steering
wheel controls. It may also limit top
speed, power, and access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Press
qBACK
or
SBACK on the center stack or
touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display to go back to
the previous menu.
Radio
Touch to display the Radio Menu
and the following may display:
. Manage Favorites: Touch to
highlight a favorite to edit. Touch
Rename to rename the favorite
or Delete to delete it. Touch and hold the station to drag it to a
new location. Touch Done to go
back to the previous menu.
. Number of Favorites Shown:
Touch to set the number of
favorites to display. Select Auto,
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45,
50, 55, or 60. Auto will adjust the
number of favorite locations that
can be seen. Press
qBACK or
SBACK on the center stack or
touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display to go back
to the previous menu.
. Audible Touch Feedback: This
allows Audible Touch Feedback
to be turned on or off. Select Off
or On.
. Tone Settings: Touch + or −to
adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble,
or Surround. See AM-FM Radio
0 12.
. Audio Volume (If Equipped): This
feature adjusts the volume
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PressSBACK on the center
stack or touch the Back icon on
the infotainment display to go
back to the previous menu.
. Bose AudioPilot noise
compensation technology (If
Equipped): This feature adjusts
the volume based on the noise
in the vehicle and speed. See
AM-FM Radio 012.
. Maximum Startup Volume: This
feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is
greater than this level, the
volume is adjusted to this level.
To set the maximum startup
volume, touch + or −to increase
or decrease.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
Vehicle Settings
See “Vehicle Personalization” in the
owner ’s manual.
Bluetooth
From the Bluetooth option, the
following may be displayed:
.
Pair New Device: Touch to add a
new device.
. Device Management: Touch to
connect to a different phone
source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
. Ringtones: Touch to change the
ring tone for the specific phone.
The phone does not need to be
connected to change the
ring tone.
. Voice Mail Numbers: This
feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected
phones. The voice mail number
may be changed by touching
Edit, typing in the new number,
and touching Save.
Press
SBACK orqBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu. .
Text Message Alerts: This
feature will turn text message
alerts on or off. Press Text
Message Alerts and then select
Off or On.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu. See Text
Messaging 065.
Voice
From the Voice option, the following
may be displayed:
.
Confidence Threshold: Select
Confirm More or Confirm Less
for the system to confirm more
or less before acting on a
command.
. Prompt Length: Select Short or
Long for shorter or longer voice
prompts.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go to the
previous menu.

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.Audio Feedback Speed: Touch
Slow, Medium, or Fast for
feedback speed.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
. Display “What Can I Say?” Tips:
This feature gives voice
command tips.
Select Off or On.
Display
From the Display icon, the following
may be displayed:
. Mode: Touch Auto, Day, or Night
to adjust the display.
Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go to the
previous menu.
. Calibrate Touchscreen: Touch to
calibrate the infotainment display
and follow the prompts. Press
qBACK orSBACK on
the center stack or touch the
Back icon on the infotainment
display to go back to the
previous menu.
. Turn Off Display: Touch to turn
the display off. Touch anywhere
on the display area or press any
center stack control again to turn
the display on.
Rear Camera
Touch to display the Rear Camera
menu. See “Driver Assistance
Systems” in the owner ’s manual.
Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings
and the following list may display:
.
Restore Vehicle Settings:
Restores factory vehicle
personalization settings. Touch
Restore Vehicle Settings. Touch
Cancel or Restore. If Restore is
touched, a confirmation pop-up
will appear indicating the vehicle
settings have been restored. .
Clear All Private Data: If
available, use to erase personal
private data before loaning or
selling the vehicle. Touch Clear
All Private Data. Touch Cancel
or Delete. If Delete is touched, a
confirmation pop-up will appear
indicating all private data has
been cleared from the system.
. Restore Radio Settings:
Restores factory radio settings.
Touch Restore Radio Settings.
Touch Cancel or Restore.
If Restore is touched, a
confirmation pop-up will appear
indicating the radio settings have
been restored.
PressqBACK orSBACK on the
center stack or touch the Back icon
on the infotainment display to go
back to the main settings menu.
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, the infotainment system
can download and install software
updates over a wireless connection.
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Register keys to activate Teen
Driver:
Any vehicle key can be registered,
up to a maximum of eight keys.
Label the key to tell it apart from the
other keys.
For a pushbutton start system:1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park).
For manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be stopped with
the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter key in
the transmitter pocket. See
“Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation” in the
owner's manual for transmitter
pocket location. 6. From the Teen Driver Menu,
touch Key Registration.
.If the transmitter key is in
the transmitter pocket, it will
identify whether the
transmitter key is registered
or unregistered.
. If the transmitter key is not
registered, the option to
register displays. Touch
Register and a confirmation
message displays.
. If the transmitter key is
already registered, the
option to unregister
displays. If Unregister is
touched, the transmitter key
is no longer registered and
a confirmation message
displays.
In vehicles with a pushbutton start
system, if a Teen Driver transmitter
key and a non-Teen Driver
transmitter key are both present at
start up, the vehicle will recognize
the non-Teen Driver transmitter key
to start the vehicle. The Teen Driver
settings will not be active. For a keyed ignition system:
1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park).
For manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be stopped with
the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Touch Key Registration. The system displays instructions for
registering or unregistering a
key. A confirmation message
displays.
Manage Settings
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a
maximum radio volume to be set.
Turn the audio volume limit On or
Off and choose the maximum level
for the audio volume.
Teen Driver Speed Warning :
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warning is selectable. The speed
warning does not limit the speed of
the vehicle.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter :Allows
the maximum speed of the vehicle
to be limited. When the speed
limiter is turned On and the vehicle
is started with a Teen Driver key, the
DIC displays a message that the top
speed is limited.
On certain vehicles, when the
Speed Limiter is turned ON, the
vehicle’s maximum acceleration will
be limited. The DIC will display a
message that the acceleration is
limited.
When Teen Driver is Active:
. If equipped with Buckle to Drive,
shifting out of P (Park) will be
prevented if the driver seat belt,
and in some vehicles the front
passenger seat belt, is not
buckled. See “Buckle to Drive” in
the owner ’s manual.
. The radio will mute when the
driver seat belt, and in some
vehicles the front passenger seat belt, is not buckled. The
audio from any device paired to
the vehicle will also be muted.
. An object placed on the front
passenger seat, such as a
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,
laptop, or other electronic
device, could cause the
passenger sensing system to
falsely sense an unbuckled front
passenger and mute the radio.
If this happens, remove the
object from the seat. See
“Passenger Sensing System” in
the owner's manual.
. Some safety systems, such as
Lane Departure Warning,
if equipped, cannot be turned
off. They may include: Park
Assist, Side Blind Zone Alert,
Lane Change Alert, Rear Cross
Traffic Alert, Forward Collision
Alert, Automatic Emergency
Braking, Pedestrian Braking,
Lane Departure Warning, Lane
Keep Assist, Daytime Running
Lamps/Automatic Light Control,
Traction Control, Stability
Control, and Antilock Brakes. .
The gap setting for the Forward
Collision Alert and Adaptive
Cruise Control, if equipped,
cannot be changed.
. When trying to change a safety
feature that is not configurable in
Teen Driver, the DIC displays a
message indicating that Teen
Driver is active and the action is
not available.
. Enhanced Low Fuel Warning (if
equipped) –When the vehicle is
low on fuel, the low fuel light on
the instrument cluster flashes
and the DIC low fuel warning
cannot be dismissed.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the
driver ’s consent to record certain
vehicle data when the vehicle is
driven with a registered Teen Driver
key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is not recorded when
Teen Driver is not active.