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Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when the
Remote Key is left in the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Removed from Vehicle Alert
This feature beeps the horn 3 times when
exiting a running vehicle with the
Remote Key.
Touch Off or On.
Ride Height
Touch and the following may display:
.Easy Exit Vehicle Height
Easy Exit Vehicle Height
This feature specifies if the vehicle will
automatically lower to make it easier to
enter or exit the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Power Assist Steps
Touch and the following may display:
.Automatic Power Assist Steps
.Move Power Assist Steps Automatic Power Assist Steps
This feature specifies the position and use of
the running boards. See
Power Assist Steps
0 23.
Touch Off or On.
Move Power Assist Steps
This feature moves the running boards to a
deployed position so they can be used with
the doors closed.
Touch Off or Deploy.
Seating Position
Touch and the following may display:
.Seat Entry Memory
.Seat Exit Memory
Seat Entry Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored 1 or 2 button positions
when the ignition is changed from off to on
or ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats039.
Touch Off or On. Seat Exit Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit button position when
the ignition is changed from on or ACC/
ACCESSORY to off and the driver door is
open. See
Memory Seats 039.
Touch Off or On.
Suspension
Touch and the following may display:
.Service Mode
.Alignment Mode
Service Mode
This feature disables the air suspension
system and is used to prevent unintended
raising or lowering of the suspension..
Touch Off or On.
Alignment Mode
This feature will optimize the vehicle height
to provide the most accurate wheel
alignment.
Touch Off or On.
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will come on when any door is opened,K
on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or when
the ignition is switched off.
Press and hold any of the overhead console
lens to turn all dome lamps on or off
manually.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps in the overhead
console and the headliner, if equipped.
With Sunroof
Press the lens on each reading lamp to turn
it on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The interior lamps turn on when pressingK
on the remote key or opening any doors,
and the dome lamp control is in the DOOR
position.
Some exterior lamps also turn on when
pressing
Kon the remote key or opening
any doors. Low-Beam lamps will only turn
on briefly at night, or in areas with limited
lighting.
All lamps will gradually fade out after about
30 seconds.
Entry lighting can be disabled manually by
closing all doors, pressing
Qon the remote
key, or starting the vehicle.
This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle
Locator Lights” underVehicle Personalization
0 133.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn
on when the driver door is opened after the
ignition is turned off.
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Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, see“Updates”underSettings
(Uplevel Radio) 0184 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0187 for details on
software updates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio (Base 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 Sources. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped),
MyMedia, USB, AUX (if equipped), 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 SiriusXM screen, touch
7or6to search for the previous or next
strong station.
Browsing Stations
From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM 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. Direct Tune
Access Direct Tune by touching the Tune
icon on the AM, FM, or SiriusXM screen to
bring up the keypad. Navigate up and down
through all frequencies using
7or6.
Directly enter a station or channel using the
keypad. When a new station or channel is
entered, the information about that station
or channel displays on the right side. This
information updates with each new valid
frequency tuned to.
The keypad grays out entries that do not
contribute to a valid frequency and
automatically places a decimal point within
the frequency number.
Touch (X) next to enter station to delete
one number at a time, touch and hold to
delete all numbers.
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Tune
TouchZon the infotainment display to
display the Tune screen. Enter a station
using the keypad.
The keypad will gray out entries that do not
contribute to a valid frequency and will
automatically place a decimal point within
the frequency number.
As digits are entered, a list of stations will
appear corresponding to your entry.
Touch
oto delete one number at a time.
Touch and hold
oto delete all numbers.
A valid AM or FM station will automatically
tune to the new frequency but not close the
Tune screen. Touch
Son the infotainment
display to exit. The list of all available stations are on the
right side of the Tune display to browse.
Touch to go to that station or touch
Hto
save the station as a favorite.
Storing Radio Station Favorites
Favorites show in the area at the bottom of
the display.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM : Favorites can be
stored by touching Hold to Set at the
bottom of the screen.
The number of favorites is displayed
automatically.
Audio Settings
From the AM or FM screen, touchkand
the following may display:
Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange,
or Treble using the options on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust by using the
controls on the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the crosshair.
Sound Mode : If equipped, touch to display
the following:
‐ Normal: Adjusts the audio to provide the
best sound for all seating positions. ‐
Driver: Adjusts the audio to provide the
best sound for the driver.
‐ Centerpoint: This setting creates a
surround sound from nearly any audio
source.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to provide the
best sound for the rear seat passengers.
Bose AudioPilot : This feature adjusts the
volume based on the noise in the vehicle
and the speed.
Touch Off or On.
Manage Favorites : Touch to display a list of
Audio favorites.
Favorites can be moved or deleted.
To move, touch and hold the move icon, and
then drag up or down to rearrange the
position.
Radio Text (RDS) : This allows Radio Text
(RDS) to be turned on or off.
Touch Off or On.
AM Station Update : Touch to update the
AM station list. This is only shown when
tuned to AM.
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Radio Data System (RDS)
If equipped, RDS features are available for
use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the radio can:
.Display a Station Name
.Display messages from radio stations.
This system relies on receiving specific
information from these stations and only
works when the information is available.
It is possible that a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that causes
the radio features to work improperly.
When information is broadcast from a RDS
station, the station name or call letters
display on the audio screen. Radio text
supporting the currently playing broadcast
may also appear.
To turn this feature on or off, see “Audio
Settings” underAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)
0 154 orAM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio) 0155.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Radio Service
If equipped, vehicles with a valid SiriusXM
radio subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming. SiriusXM radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast to coast, 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 SiriusXM is active, the channel name,
number, song title, and artist appear on the
display.
SiriusXM with 360L
SiriusXM with 360L interface has enhanced
in-vehicle listening experience for
subscribers. The experience now offers more
categories and system learned
recommendations toward discovering more
personalized content.
To use the full SiriusXM 360L program,
including streaming content and listening
recommendations, OnStar Connected Access
is required. Connected vehicle services vary
by model and require a complete working
electrical system, cell reception, and GPS
signal. An active connected plan is required.
Reference the SiriusXM user guide for use
and subscription information.
Finding a Channel
Seeking a Channel
From the SiriusXM active source page, touch
SCH or CHTto open the tuner and swipe
through the SXM’s broadcast channels.
Touch the Tune icon to enter a channel
using the keypad.
Touch
g,j,rordon the infotainment
display to rewind, pause, play live, or fast
forward a SiriusXM broadcast.
Browsing Categories
Touch
(to show the following categories:
.Music
.Sports
.News
.Talk
.Channels
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Switching to Handset or
Hands-Free Mode
To switch between handset or
hands-free mode:
.While the active call is hands-free, touch
the Audio Output option, then touch
Phone to switch to the handset mode.
The mute icon will not be available or
functional while Handset mode is active.
.While the active call is on the handset,
touch the Audio Output option, then
touch Car Speakers to switch to the
hands-free mode.
Making a Call Using Contacts
Calls can be made through the Bluetooth
system using personal cell phone contact
information for all cell phones that support
the Phone Book feature. Become familiar
with the cell phone settings and operation
and that the phone is set to allow the
sharing of contacts over Bluetooth with the
vehicle. Verify the cell phone supports this
feature and that the phone is set to allow
the sharing of contacts over Bluetooth with
the vehicle..
The Contacts menu accesses the phone book
stored in the cell phone.To make a call using the Contacts menu:
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or on the shortcut tray near the left of
the display.
2. Touch Contacts.
3. There are two methods to search for contacts:
.Search bar –Touch the search icon
on the top right of the Phones
window and type the name or
number of the contact on the
keyboard. Search results will be
displayed corresponding to the user
input. Touch the name to call.
.Scroll –Touch the list and scroll,
or use the scrollbar on the left side
of the Phones window. Touch the
name to call.
Making a Call Using the Recents Menu
The Recents menu accesses the recents call
list from your cell phone.
To make a call using the Recents menu:
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or on the shortcut tray near the left of
the display.
2. Touch Recents.
3. Touch the name or number to call.
Making a Call Using the Keypad
To make a call by dialing the numbers: 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or on the shortcut tray near the left of
the display.
2. Touch Keypad and enter a phone number.
3. Touch the phone icon on the infotainment display to start dialing the
number.
Searching Contacts Using the Keypad
To search for contacts using the keypad:
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter partial phone numbers or contact names using the
digits on the keypad to search.
Results appear on the right side of the
display. Touch one to place a call.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received, the
infotainment system mutes and a ring tone
is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
There are two ways to accept a call:
.Pressgon the steering wheel controls.
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.Touch Answer on the infotainment
display.
Declining a Call
There are two ways to decline a call:
.Presscon the steering wheel controls.
.Touch Decline on the infotainment
display.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the
Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call
Press
gto answer, then touch Switch on
the infotainment display.
Declining a Call
Press
cto decline, then touch Decline on
the infotainment display.
Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting
Calls Only)
To switch between calls, touch Phone on the
Home Page to display Call View. While in
Call View, touch the call information of the
call on hold to change calls.
Ending a Call
.Presscon the steering wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment display,
next to a call, to end only that call.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send
numbers during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone system. Use the
Keypad to enter the number.
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone for Base Radio)
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
paired to the Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle before it can be
used. See the cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing
the cell phone.
Pairing Information
.A Bluetooth phone with music capability
can be paired to the vehicle as a phone
and a music player at the same time.
.Up to 10 devices can be paired to the
Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled when the
vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be completed once,
unless the pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone is
deleted from the system.
.If multiple paired cell phones are within
range of the system, the system connects
to the paired cell phone that is set to
First to Connect. If there is no phone set
to First to Connect, it will link to the
device which was used last. To link to a
different paired phone, see “Linking to a
Different Phone” later in this section.
Pairing a Phone 1. Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled on the cell phone before starting pairing.
2. Touch the PHONE icon on the Home Page or the phone shortcut on the
applications tray at the bottom of the
screen.
3. Touch Phone at the top of the infotainment display. There may also be
an Add option in the middle of the
Phone screen. Touching this Add Phone
option will shortcut to the Phone
List menu.
4. Touch Add Phone.
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3. Touch the pencil next to the connectedcell phone to display the cell phone’s or
mobile device’s information display.
4. Touch Forget Device.
Linking to a Different Phone
To link to a different cell phone, the new
cell phone must be in the vehicle and paired
to the Bluetooth system. 1. Touch PHONE on the Home Page or the phone shortcut on the applications tray
at the bottom of the display.
2. Touch Phones.
3. Touch the new cell phone to link to from the not connected phone list. See “First
to Connect Paired Phones” previously in
this section for more information about
setting the device as the First to Connect
or as a Secondary Phone.
Switching to Handset or
Handsfree Mode
To switch between handset or
handsfree mode:
.While the active call is hands-free, touch
the Handset display option to switch to
the handset mode.
The mute icon will not be available nor
functional while Handset mode is active.
.While the active call is on the handset,
touch the Handset display icon to switch
to the hands-free mode.
Making a Call Using Contacts and Recent
Calls
Calls can be made through the Bluetooth
system using personal cell phone contact
information for all cell phones that support
the Phone Book feature. Become familiar
with the cell phone settings and operation.
Verify the cell phone supports this feature.
The Contacts menu accesses the phone book
stored in the cell phone.
The Recents menu accesses the recents call
list from your cell phone.
To make a call using the Contacts menu:
1. Touch Phone on the Home Page.
2. Touch Contacts.
3. The Contacts list can be searched by using the first character. Touch A-Z on
the infotainment display to scroll
through the list of names.
Select the name to call.
4. Select the desired contact number to call.
To make a call using the Recents menu: 1. Touch Phone on the Home Page. 2. Touch Recents.
3. Touch the name or number to call.
Making a Call Using the Keypad
To make a call by dialing the numbers:
1. Touch Phone on the Home Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter a phone number.
3. Touch
#to start dialing the number.
Searching Contacts Using the Keypad
To search for contacts using the keypad: 1. Touch Phone on the Home Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter partial phone numbers or contact names using the
digits on the keypad to search.
Results appear on the right side of the
screen. Touch one to place a call.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received, the
infotainment system mutes and a ring tone
is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
There are three ways to accept a call:
.Pressgon the steering wheel controls.