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Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel
controls, 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) 0108 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0109
or
OnStar Overview 0251.
$/i:Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound
on. For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar
systems, press to reject an incoming call,
or to end a current call.
_SRC^: Press to select a source or toggle
to change favorite stations.
+
x− :Press + to increase the volume.
Press −to decrease the volume.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the
right side of the steering column.
Move the lever to one of the following
positions:
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
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a:Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the rear
window. The lever returns to its starting
position when released.
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
Personalization 088.
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
0 174.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
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.
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 a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time / Date"
under
Settings 0113.
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 0160.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 103
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 112
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . 117Introduction
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.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, and infotainment
display controls.
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.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 0125.
To play the infotainment system with the
ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0140.
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 0242.
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, the controls on the
center stack, and the steering wheel controls.
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1.{
.Press to go to the Home Page. See
“Home Page”following.
2.
g
.Radio: Press and release to go to the
previous station or channel. Press and
hold to fast seek the previous
strongest station.
.USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to
the previous content. Press and hold
to fast rewind.
3.
O
.When off, pressOto turn the
system on. Press and hold to turn off.
.When on, pressOto mute the
system and display a status pane.
Press
Oagain to unmute the system.
.Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
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) 0108
or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 109.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings0113.
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 0112.
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 0112.
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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 power
lines 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.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna is for SXM, AM, FM,
OnStar 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.
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3. Select a song from the list to beginplayback.
Supported Playlist extensions are: m3u
and pls.
Artists: 1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and then select a song
from the list.
Songs: 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, select a song from the list.
Albums: 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.
2. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Genres: 1. Touch to view the genres on the USB. 2. Select a genre to view a list of artists.
3. Select an artist to view albums by that
artist.
4. Select an album to view songs on the album.
5. Select a song to start playback.
iTunes Radio: Touch to view iTunes Radio on
the iPhone to get a list of stations.
Compilations: Touch to view the
Compilations on the USB.
Composers:
1. Touch to view the composers on the USB.
2. Select a Composer to view a list of albums by that composer.
3. Select an album or all songs to view a list of songs.
4. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Folders: 1. Touch to view the directories on the USB.
2. Select a folder to view a list of all files.
3. Select a file from the list to begin playback. Podcasts:
Touch to view the podcasts on the
USB and get a list of podcast episodes.
Audiobooks:
1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on the device.
2. Select an audiobook to get a list of chapters.
3. Select the chapter from the list to begin playback.
File System and Naming
File systems supported by the USB:
.FAT32
.HFS+
The songs, artists, albums, and genres are
taken from the file’s song information and
are only displayed if present. The radio
displays the file name as the track name if
the song information is not available.
Supported Apple Devices
To view supported devices, see
my.chevrolet.com/learn.
Storing and Recalling Media Favorites
To store media favorites, touch Browse to
display a list of media types.