2020 CHEVROLET SONIC phone

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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio steering wheel controls
could differ depending on the
vehicle's options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted at the
steering wheel.
b/g: For vehicles with Bluetooth
or OnStar, press to interact with
those systems. See Bluetooth
(Overview) 0140 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0141 or OnStar (if
equipped).
$/i: Press to decline an
incoming call, to end speech
recognition, or to end a current call.
Press to silence the vehicle
speakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again to
turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar or
Bluetooth systems, press to reject
an incoming call or end a
current call.
_SRC^: Press to select an audio
source.
Toggle up or down to select the next
or previous favorite radio station,
CD/MP3 track, USB file, iPod/
iPhone song, or Bluetooth music.
Toggle and hold up or down to fast
forward or reverse the radio
stations, CD/MP3 tracks, USB files,
iPod/iPhone songs, or Bluetooth
music.
+
x− :Press + or −to increase or
decrease the volume.

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very slow, the rear wiper will
automatically park under the rear
spoiler.
The wiper operations return to
normal when the transmission is no
longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle
speed has increased.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the
rear wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the shift lever is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low
or high speed wipes. If the rear
wiper control is off, the shift lever is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing
interval wipes, then the rear wiper
automatically performs interval
wipes.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization0115.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield and the rear
window. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir if either washer is not
working. See Washer Fluid 0217.Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives
its heading and other information
from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
and vehicle speed information.
Avoid covering the GPS antenna,
located on the roof, for long periods
of time with objects that may
interfere with the antenna's ability to
receive a satellite signal. The
compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system
will automatically determine when
the GPS signal is restored and
provide a heading again.
Clock
The clock can be set using the
infotainment system. See “System”
under Settings 0147.
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 behind the cupholders
on the center console.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
{Warning
Power is supplied to the outlets
when the ignition is on. When not
in use, do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in. The
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.

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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.
When the battery is low, the power
supply to the outlets will be
interrupted.
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 0201.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 134
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 140
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Introduction
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.

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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 0160.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0177.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine
noise in the vehicle’s interior. ANC
requires the factory-installed audio
system, radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system, and
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket
equipment is installed.Overview
Customer Assistance
Assistance is available to help with
Bluetooth pairing, other mobile
device interface, and operation
support of the infotainment system.
See Customer Assistance Offices
0 296.

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4.d
.Radio: Press and release to
go to the next strongest
station or channel. Press
and hold to fast seek the
next strongest station.
. USB/Music/Pictures: Press
to go to the next content.
Press and hold to fast
forward.
5.
5
. Press and release to
access the phone screen,
answer an incoming call,
or access the device home
screen.
Home Page
The Home Page is where
application icons are accessed.
Some features are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.
Slide a finger left/right across the
screen to access the pages of
icons. Managing Home Page Icons
1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to edit
that icon.
2. Drag the icon to a new location on the Home Page.
Using the System
Infotainment Display Icons
Infotainment display icons show
when available. When a function is
unavailable, the icon may gray out.
When a function is selected, the
icon may highlight.
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the
active audio source page. Examples
of available sources are AM, FM,
SXM, MyMedia, USB, AUX, and
Bluetooth.
Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the
Phone main page. See Bluetooth
(Overview) 0140 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0141.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display
the Settings menu. See Settings
0 147.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to
activate Apple CarPlay (if equipped)
after a supported device is
connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0146.
Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon to
activate Android Auto (if equipped)
after a supported device is
connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0146.
OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar icon
to display the OnStar Services and
Account pages. See OnStar
Overview 0308.

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channel as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite
station or channel.
Favorites can also be stored by
touching
Hin a station or channel
list. This will highlight indicating that
it is now stored as a favorite.
The number of favorites displayed is
automatically adjusted by default,
but can be manually adjusted in
Settings in the System tab under
Favorites and then Set Number of
Audio Favorites. It can also be
adjusted in Settings in the Apps tab
under Audio and then Set Number
of Audio Favorites.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, vehicles with a valid
SiriusXM satellite radio subscription
can receive SXM programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
In the U.S., see www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296. In Canada,
see www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677.
When SXM is active, the channel
name, number, song title, and artist
display on the screen.
Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the
accessory power outlets if there is
interference or static in the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can also occur
when things like storms and powerlines interfere with radio reception.
When this happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference in the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger in the
rear window. Do not scratch the

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inside surface or damage the lines
in the glass. If the inside surface is
damaged, it could interfere with
radio reception. For proper radio
reception, the antenna connector
needs to be properly attached to the
post on the glass.
If attaching a cell phone antenna to
the glass, attach it between the grid
lines.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Caution
Do not apply aftermarket glass
tinting with metallic film. The
metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
the backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna is for OnStar,
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (U.S. and
Canada only), and GPS (Global
Positioning System). Keep clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
open, reception can also be
affected.
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
Audio stored on a USB device may
be listened to.
This vehicle has two USB ports in
the center stack. These ports are for
data and charging.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug
all accessories and disconnect all
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