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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
If equipped, see
“Updates”underSettings
(Uplevel Radio) 0187 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0185 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.

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Storing Radio Station Favorites
Favorites are displayed in the area at the
top of the display.
AM, FM, and SiriusXM Radio Stations :
Touch and hold Hold to Set or previously
stored station to overwrite it at the top of
the screen to store the current station or
channel as a favorite. Touch a saved favorite
to recall a favorite station or channel.
Favorites can also be stored by touching
H
in a station or channel list. It appears
highlighted once saved 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.
AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio)
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Touch AM, FM, SiriusXM, or Bluetooth from
the top of the page.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM or FM screen, touch
sor\
on the infotainment display to search for
the previous or next strong station.
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.

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2. Touch the album to view a list of allsongs on the album.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Songs 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, touch a song from the list.
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Overview)
0 174 orBluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0178 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0175 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 (Uplevel Radio) 0163 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0161.
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
vehicle 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.
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, visit your brand website. See
Online Owner Center 0444 for details.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0450.
Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio)
Music may be played from a connected
Bluetooth 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
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To play music via Bluetooth:1. Power on the device.
2. Touch Audio on the infotainment display home page.
3. Touch Bluetooth from the Audio home page.
4. Touch Connect to Bluetooth if there is no device connected and follow the screen
prompts to pair the device.
Browse content from the Bluetooth device.
Use the infotainment controls to start/stop
or select previous/next track.
Manage Bluetooth Devices 1. Touch the Bluetooth App setting icon on the upper right of the page.
2. Touch Devices to switch, add, or disconnect other devices.
A Bluetooth device can only be paired when
the vehicle is parked.
When touching Bluetooth Audio, a browse
screen will appear. Touch the infotainment
controls on the lower part of the display to
begin playing audio if the audio is paused.
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, visit your brand website. See
Online Owner Center
0444 for details.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0450.
Navigation
Using the Navigation System
The Navigation software is provided by
Google Maps. The information provided in
this section is a general overview and is
subject to change. For the latest functional
information, see g.co/mapsincar.
Accept the Terms and Conditions to use.
Internet Connectivity
Google Maps relies on a subscription data
plan for full functionality, including
availability of offline maps. Google Maps can
be used offline when driving through
connectivity dead zones by
auto-downloading offline maps prior to
going offline. Profiles
Sign in to a Google Account for personalized
service. Information available in the Google
Account will be shown.
To log into a profile, see Accounts under
Settings (Uplevel Radio)
0187 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0185.
Voice Assistant
If equipped, Google Maps can be controlled
by voice commands, see Google Assistant
under Voice Recognition 0172.
Language and Units
To change the language, see Settings
(Uplevel Radio) 0187 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0185.
To change the units, see Instrument Cluster
(Base Level) 0109 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0110.
Mute Settings
During active route guidance, Google Maps
can give audible voice directions, traffic
alerts, or can be muted. In the Google Maps
app, touch Settings, then Mute settings to
access the options.

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Helpful Hints for Speaking Commands
Voice recognition identifies commands that
are naturally stated in sentence form,
or direct commands that state the
application and the task.
For best results:
.Speak the command naturally, not too
fast, not too slow.
.Use direct commands without a lot of
extra words. For example,“Call
at work,” “Play” followed by the artist or
song name, or “Tune”followed by the
radio station number.
Direct commands are more clearly
understood by the system. An example of a
direct command is “Dial .”
If a cell phone number was saved with a
name and a place, the direct command
should include both. For example “Call
at work.”
Voice Recognition for the Radio
If browsing the audio sources when voice is
touched, the voice recognition commands
for AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if equipped) are
available. “Play AM”
:Tune to the
radio station frequency identified in the
command (like “nine fifty”).
“Play FM” :Tune to the
radio station frequency identified in the
command (like “one oh one point one”).
“Play channel on
SiriusXM” :Tune to the SiriusXM radio
station channel number identified in the
command. This command may require an
online connection.
“Play on Sirius XM” :
Tune to the SiriusXM radio station channel
name identified in the command. This
command may require an online connection.
Voice Recognition for the Phone
Make sure the phone is paired using
Bluetooth to use the phone related voice
commands.
“Call ” :Initiate a call to a
stored contact. The command may include
location if the contact has location numbers
stored. “Call At Home,” “At Work,” “On
Mobile,”
or“On Other” :Initiate a call to a
stored contact and location at home, at
work, on mobile device, or on another
phone.
“Call < phone number>” :Initiate a call to a
phone number of seven digits or 10 digits.
“Redial” :Initiate a call to the last dialed
number.
Voice Recognition for Navigation
Navigation commands can be used to start,
cancel route, or add way points/POI.
“Navigate to ” :
Initiate navigation to the address in the
command.
“Add on my way” :Adds a
way-point to the current route.
“Take me home” :Starts navigation to
Home location set in Google maps.
Onboard Vehicle Commands
These commands can be used to adjust
vehicle temperature, control window
defrosters and obtain fuel information.
“Turn on the A/C” :Turns on the air
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“How much gas do I have left”:Find out
how much fuel your vehicle has left.
“Set temperature to
degrees” :Set to a specific temperature
inside your vehicle.
Phone Assistant Voice Recognition
While a device is connected via Bluetooth,
press and hold
gon the steering wheel
controls to pass through and launch Google
assistant on the phone or Siri.
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
The Bluetooth-capable system can interact
with many mobile devices to:
.Place and receive calls in a
hands-free mode.
.Share the device’s address book or
contact list with the vehicle.
.Stream audio (music, podcasts).
.Notify receipt of text messages.
To minimize driver distraction, before
driving, and with the vehicle parked:
.Become familiar with the features of the
mobile device. Organize the phone book
and contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
.Review the controls and operation of the
infotainment system.
.Pair mobile device(s) to the vehicle. The
system may not work with all mobile
devices. See “Pairing”later in this section.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a
Bluetooth-capable mobile device with a
Hands-Free Profile to make and receive
phone calls. The infotainment system and
voice recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used while the
vehicle is on. The range of the Bluetooth
system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all
mobile devices support all functions and not
all mobile devices work with the Bluetooth
system. See my.gmc.com for more
information about compatible mobile
devices.
Controls
Use the controls on the infotainment display
and the steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system. Steering Wheel Controls
g:
Press and release to answer incoming
calls on your connected Bluetooth mobile
device. Press and hold for mobile device
assistant.
c: Press to end a call, decline a call,
or cancel an operation. Press to mute or
unmute the infotainment system when not
on a call.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to navigate the
menu system using the infotainment
controls, see Using the System 0159.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth mobile device
system, sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and overrides
the audio system. The volume level while on
a mobile device call can be adjusted by
pressing the steering wheel controls or the
volume control on the center stack. The
adjusted volume level remains in memory
for later calls. The volume cannot be
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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 thedevice 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.
5. Select the vehicle name shown on the infotainment display from your phone’s
Bluetooth Settings list.
6. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to confirm the six-digit code shown on
the infotainment display and touch Pair.
7. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See
the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for information on this process. Once the
cell phone is paired, it will show under
Connected.
8. If the vehicle does not appear on your phone, there are a few ways to start the
pairing process over:
.Turn the phone off and then back on.
.Go back to the beginning of the
Phone menus on the infotainment
display and restart the pairing
process.
.Reset the phone, but this step should
be done as a last effort.
9. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book
download, select Always Accept and
Allow. The phone book may not be
available if not accepted.
10. Repeat Steps 1−8 to pair additional phones.
First to Connect Paired Phones
If multiple paired cell phones are within the
range of the system, the system connects to
the paired cell phone that is set as First to
Connect. To enable a paired phone as the
First to Connect phone, make sure the
phone is turned on, then touch Settings,
then System, and then touch Phones.

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Phones will display all paired and all
connected phones, and media player devices.
Phones can be added and removed,
connected and disconnected. To set a phone
as First to Connect, touch
yto the right
of the phone to open the phone’s settings
menu. Select the First to Connect option, to
enable the setting for that device.
Secondary Phone
A cell phone can be enabled as a Secondary
Phone by touching
yto the right of the
paired cell phone name to open the phone
settings menu. If a cell phone is enabled as
a Secondary Phone, it can connect
simultaneously alongside another Bluetooth
mobile device. In doing so, the Secondary
Phone will be labeled as Incoming Calls. This
means the device can only receive calls. The
Address Book of a Secondary Phone will not
be available and hands-free outgoing calls
cannot be placed using this cell phone.
If needed, touch the Secondary Phone while
in the Phones list to swap it into the
Outgoing and Incoming role. This role makes
it possible to place outgoing calls from the
Contacts and Recents list. Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
1. Touch PHONE on the Home Page or the phone shortcut on the applications tray
at the bottom of the display.
2. Touch Phones.
Disconnecting a Connected Phone 1. Touch PHONE on the Home Page.
2. Touch Phones.
3. Touch the pencil next to the connected cell phone or mobile device to display
the cell phone’s or mobile device’s
information display.
4. Touch Disconnect.
Deleting a Paired Phone 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 pencil next to the connected cell 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