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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 126
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . 131
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . 141
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . 141
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . 142
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Performance Data Recorder (PDR)
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . 148
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 157
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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 features when driving.
These features 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, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.
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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.
See Distracted Driving 0185.
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
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled by
using the infotainment display, controls on
the center stack, steering wheel controls,
and voice recognition.
Uplevel Radio Shown, Base Radio Similar
1.{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the Home Page. See
“Home Page” later in this section.
.Press to exit Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay. To enter back into Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
hold. SeeApple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0157.
2.7
.Radio: Press and release to go to
the previous station or channel.
Press and hold to fast seek the
next strongest previous station or
channel. See AM-FM Radio 0122.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek to
the beginning of the current or
previous track. Press and hold to
quickly reverse through a track.
Release to return to playing speed.
See USB Port 0126 or
Bluetooth Audio 0129.
3.O(Power)
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.Press to mute/unmute the system
when on.
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.When the power is on and the
system is not muted, a quick
status pane will display when
Ois
pressed. Pressing
Owill mute the
system and trigger this pane to
show a long press is required to
actually power down the system.
.Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
4.6
.Radio: Press and release to go to
the next station or channel. Press
and hold to fast seek the next
strongest station or channel.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek the
next track. Press and hold to fast
forward through a track. Release to
return to playing speed. See USB
Port 0126 or
Bluetooth Audio 0129.
5.SBACK or5
.PressSBACK to return to the
previous display in a menu.
.Press5and release to access the
phone display or answer an
incoming call. Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle application
icons are accessed. Some applications are
disabled when the vehicle is moving.
The Home Page can be set up to have up to
four pages with eight icons per page.
Swipe left or right across the display to
access the pages of icons.
Managing Home Page Icons
1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode.
2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the icon to the edge of the display
toward the desired page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
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Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g(1) :Press to answer an incoming call or
start voice recognition. See Bluetooth
(Overview) 0152 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0153.
R(1) : Press to decline an incoming call
or end a current call. Press to mute or
unmute the infotainment system when not
on a call.
x+ orx− (2) : Press to increase or decrease
volume.
lFAV or FAVg(3) : Press to display a
list of favorites. Press again to select the
next or previous favorite when listening to
the radio.
Using the System
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the active
audio source page. Examples of available
sources may include AM, FM, SXM (if
equipped), USB, and Bluetooth.
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Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone
main page. SeeBluetooth (Overview) 0152
or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0153.
Nav
Touch the Nav icon (if equipped) to display
the navigation map. See Using the
Navigation System 0131.
Climate
Touch the Climate icon to display the
Climate main page. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0179.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon to display the
Wi-Fi Hotspot information. See Settings
0 158.
Users
If equipped, touch the Users icon to sign in
or create a new user profile, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Only four user profiles can be active at one
time in the vehicle. It may be necessary to
remove a profile from the menu before creating or signing into an existing profile.
The removed profile can be logged into at a
later time.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See
Settings0158.
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 0157.
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 0157.
Apps
If equipped, in-vehicle apps are available for
download. Touch the Apps icon on the
Home Page to begin.
Downloading and using in-vehicle apps
requires Internet connectivity which can be
accessed with a data plan through the
vehicle’s built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot,
if equipped, or a compatible mobile device hotspot. On most mobile devices, activation
of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in the device’s
Settings menu under Mobile Network
Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile Hotspot,
or similar.
Availability of apps and connectivity varies
by vehicle, conditions, and location. Data
plan rates apply. Features are subject to
change. For more information, see
www.my.chevrolet.com/learn.
OnStar Services
If equipped, touch the OnStar Services icon
to display the OnStar Services and Account
pages. See
OnStar Overview 0337 and
OnStar System 0130.
Camera
If equipped, touch the Camera icon to access
the camera application. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0228.
Shortcut Tray
The shortcut tray is near the bottom of the
display. It shows up to four applications.
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Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a
list, pan the map, or change page views. Do
this by placing a finger on the display then
moving it rapidly up and down or right
and left.
Spread
Spread is used to zoom in on a map, certain
images, or a web page. Place finger and
thumb together on the display, then move
them apart.Pinch
Pinch is used to zoom out on a map, certain
images, or a web page. Place finger and
thumb apart on the display, then move
them together.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle
Information and Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or
vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to
wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface
with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle
brush to remove dirt that could scratch the
surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by
gently rubbing to clean. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash
the microfiber cloth separately, using mild
soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
Rinse thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
See
“Updates” underSettings 0158 for
details on software updates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Choose from the three most recently used
sources listed at the left side of the display
or touch the More option to display a list of
available sources. Examples of available
sources may include AM, FM, SXM (if
equipped), MyMedia, USB, AUX, and
Bluetooth.
Infotainment System Sound Menu
From any of the audio source main pages,
touch Sound to display the following:
Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange,
Treble, and Surround (if equipped) using the
options on the infotainment display.
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Media Playback and Mute
USB playback will be paused if the system is
muted. If the steering wheel mute control is
pressed again, playback will resume.
If the source is changed while in mute,
playback resumes and audio will unmute.
Auxiliary Jack
If equipped, this vehicle has an auxiliary
input jack in the center console. Possible
auxiliary audio sources include:
.Laptop computer
.Audio music player
This jack is not an audio output. Do not
plug headphones into the auxiliary input
jack. Set up an auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the
auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, the system can
play audio from the device over the vehicle
speakers.
If an auxiliary device has already been
connected, but a different source is currently
active, touch More and then touch AUX to
make the source active. Shuffle and Browse are not available in the
AUX source menu.
Bluetooth Audio
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See
Bluetooth (Overview)
0 152 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0153
for help pairing a device.
Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the mobile device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is present, check the
volume setting on the infotainment system.
Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list on
the left of the display or by touching the
More option and then touching the
Bluetooth device.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.
2. Once paired, touch Audio from the Home Page, then touch Bluetooth from the
recent sources list on the left of the
display. Bluetooth Sound Menu
See
“Infotainment System Sound Menu”
under AM-FM Radio 0122.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
From the Home Page: 1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch More.
3. Touch Bluetooth.
4. Touch Devices to add or delete devices.
When touching Bluetooth, the radio may
not be able to launch the audio player on
the connected device to start playing. When
the vehicle is not moving, use the mobile
device to begin playback.
All devices launch audio differently. When
selecting Bluetooth as a source, the radio
may show as paused on the display. Press
play on the device or touch
pon the
display to begin playback.
Browse functionality will be provided where
supported by the Bluetooth device. This
media content will not be part of the
MyMedia source mode.
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Some smartphones support sending
Bluetooth music information to display on
the radio. When the radio receives this
information, it will check to see if any is
available and display it. For more
information about supported Bluetooth
features, see my.chevrolet.com/learn.
OnStar System
4G LTE
If equipped with 4G LTE, up to seven
devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and
laptops, can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to
connect to an OnStar Advisor for assistance.
See www.onstar.com for vehicle availability,
details, and system limitations. Service and
connectivity may vary by make, model,
year, carrier, availability, and conditions. 4G
LTE service is available in select markets. 4G
LTE performance is based on industry
averages and vehicle systems design. Some
services require a data plan.
The OnStar App
If equipped, the infotainment system has
OnStar controls in the embedded OnStar app
on the Home Page. Most OnStar functions
that can be performed with the buttons can
be done using the app. To open the app,
touch the OnStar icon on the Home Page.
App updates require a corresponding service
plan. Features vary by region and model.
Features are subject to change. For more
information, see my.chevrolet.com/learn or
press
Q.
Services
The Services tab displays the default view
for the app. Use this page to launch the
available OnStar services. Touch a service to
open its display. Touch Wi-Fi to launch the
connections manager. Turn-by-Turn and
Advisor Call are the other tiled options.
Account
The Account tab displays a snapshot of the
account linked with the vehicle. If there is
no such account, this tab will show all
values as ——. The call advisor call icon will
be active even if there is no active account. Advisor Call
Selecting Advisor Call is the same as
pressing
Qor calling 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827). The X option in the upper
right corner of the screen does not end the
call, but returns to the previous screen.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
With a connected plan, an OnStar Advisor
can download a destination to the vehicle or
its embedded navigation system,
if equipped. Select Turn-by-Turn Directions
from the Services tab of the OnStar app to
call an Advisor or select a recent or favorite
destination. Touch the navigation icons to
select home, address or place. A destination
transfer from OnStar will show the detail
view of the destination when it is
transferred from OnStar to the Navigation
application. See www.onstar.com for a
coverage map. Services vary by model. Map
coverage is available in the United States,
Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch to display the Settings page, which
shows the configurations for the vehicle
hotspot and allows them to be changed.
For more information, see www.onstar.com.