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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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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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Fling or Swipe
Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a
list, or change page views. Do this by
placing a finger on the screen then moving
it rapidly up and down or right and left.
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.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Choose from a list of the three most
recently used sources listed at the left side
of the screen. Choose More to display a list
of available resources. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SXM, 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,
and Treble using the controls on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust using the
controls on the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the crosshair.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SXM screen, touch©
or¨to search for the previous or next
strong station.
Browsing Stations
From the AM, FM, or SXM screen, touch
Browse to list all available stations. Navigate
up and down through all stations by
scrolling the list. Touch the station you want
to listen to. Touch
Hto save the station
or channel as a favorite.
If equipped, touch Update Station List to
update the active stations in your area.
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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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Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be connected
to the USB port.
Audio extensions supported by the USB:
.MP3
.MP4
.M4A
.M4B
.AAC
.3GP
.WAVMy Media Library
My Media is only available when more than
one indexed device is connected. It allows
access to content from all indexed media
sources. My Media will show as an available
source in the Source page.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
The USB MP3 players and USB drives
connected must comply with the USB Mass
Storage Class specification (USB MSC).
To play a USB device:
1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio from the Home Page.
3. Touch More and select the USB device.
Use the following when playing an active
USB source:
p: Touch to play the current media source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.
7:
.Touch to seek to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
.Touch and hold to reverse quickly
through playback. Release to return to
playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
6:
.Touch to seek to the next track.
.Touch and hold to advance quickly
through playback. Release to return to
playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
Shuffle : Touch the shuffle icon to play
music in random order.
USB Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound Menu”
under AM-FM Radio 0101.
USB Browse Menu
When a list of songs, albums, artists,
or other types of media displays, the up and
down arrows and A-Z appear on the left
side. Select A-Z to view a screen that will
show all letters of the alphabet and select
the letter to go to.
Touch the up and down arrows to move the
list up and down.
Touch Browse and the following may
display:
Playlists: 1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.
2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.
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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.
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Select from one of the following Browse
options to save a favorite:
Playlists :Touch
Hnext to any playlist to
store the playlist as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite playlist.
The first song in the playlist begins to play.
Artists : Touch
Hnext to any artist to
store the artist as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite artist. The first
song in the artist list begins to play.
Songs : Touch
Hnext to any song to store
the song as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite song.
Albums : Touch
Hnext to any album to
store the album as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite album. The first
song in the album list begins to play.
Genres : Touch
Hnext to any genre to
store the genre as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite genre. The first
song of the genre begins to play.
Podcasts : Touch
Hnext to any podcast to
store the podcast as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite podcast.
The podcast begins to play. Audiobooks :
Touch
Hnext to any
audiobook to store the audiobook as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a
favorite audiobook. The first chapter in the
audiobook begins to play.
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
This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in
the center stack. 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 parked.
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 select 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)
0 108 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 109.
Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the phone/device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is present, check the
volume setting on both your phone/device
and the infotainment system.
Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list on
the left of the screen or by touching More
and then selecting the Bluetooth device.
To play music via Bluetooth: 1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.
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To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android smartphone or Apple iPhone by using the compatible
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance, use
the device’s factory-provided USB cable.
Aftermarket or third-party cables may
not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
the message “Device Projection Privacy
Consent” will appear.
.Touch Continue to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
.Touch Disable to remove Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto capability
from the vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may still work.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon USB connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch. Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.
For further information on how to set up
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in the
vehicle, see my.chevrolet.com or see
Customer Assistance Offices 0242.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is
subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy.
Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support see https://support.google.com/
androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or
Google may change or suspend availability
at any time. Android Auto, Android, Google,
Google Play, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
Press
{on the center stack to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
hold {on the center stack.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be
disabled from the Infotainment system. To
do this, touch Home, Settings, and then touch the Apps tab along the top of the
display. Use the On/Off toggled to turn off
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Settings
The Settings menu may be organized into
three categories. Select the desired category
by touching System, Apps, or Vehicle.
To access the menus:
1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page on the infotainment display.
2. Touch the desired category to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn off or on a feature.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of the
Settings menu.