2020 CHEVROLET SONIC radio antenna

Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13566834) -
2020 - CRC - 10/4/19
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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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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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Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:. Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.
. Avoid making hard stops for
the first 322 km (200 mi) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
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Caution (Continued)
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
Following break-in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access)
The vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic keyless ignition with
pushbutton start. The transmitter must be in the
vehicle for the system to operate.
If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal
causing interference to the Keyless
Access system. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 010 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 16.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition
must be turned on or in Service
Mode, and the brake pedal must be
applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No
Indicator Lights) : When the
vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE
START/STOP once to turn the
engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0177.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and the Driver

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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 201
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 151
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 212
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Airbag System (cont'd)
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 54
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . 99
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Antenna Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 183 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Armrest Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298