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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
Touching a category will show the channels
associated with that category.
Favorites
Favorites are stored by touching Hold to Set.
Favorites show in the area at the bottom of
the display.
SiriusXM Settings
From the SiriusXM source main page, touch
audio settings icon on the upper right to
display the following: Audio Settings
Touch to adjust the audio settings.
See
“Audio Settings” inAM-FM Radio
(Uplevel Radio) 0163 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0161.
From the SiriusXM source main page, touch
the user settings icon on the upper right to
display the following:
Subscription
Select to subscribe to SiriusXM.
Your Items
Select and the following may display:
Listener Settings : Touch to start songs at
the beginning when tuning to a music
channel. Explicit content and resetting
listening history is not supported.
System Settings
Select and the following may display:
Location Services : Touch to turn Location
Services on or off.
Radio ID : Touch to show the radio id and
version.
Help & Support
Touch to contact SiriusXM.

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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 standingunder heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM
signal for a period of time. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for radio,
navigation, and OnStar, depending on the
equipped options. 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 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
The vehicle may be equipped with two USB
ports in the center console under the
armrest and another two on the center
stack. These ports are for data and charging.
There may also be two USB ports at the
rear of the center console and a USB port on
each side of the third row seats for
charging only.
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.

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USB MP3 Player and USB Devices
The USB MP3 players and USB devices
connected must comply with the USB Mass
Storage Class specification (USB MSC).
To play a USB device on the uplevel radio:1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio.
3. Touch Source from the top left of the main audio page.
4. Touch USB.
Use the following infotainment controls
when playing an active USB source:
r: Touch to play the current media source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.
g:
.Press to seek to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
d:
.Press to seek to the next track. Touch the Now Playing Icon in the upper
left of the now playing screen to Browse
USB content. While in Browse Mode you can
view media sorted by Playlists, Artists,
Songs, or Albums.
To play a USB device on the base radio:
1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio.
3. Touch More.
4. Touch USB.
Use the following when playing an active
USB source:
r: Touch to play the current media source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.
g:
.Press to seek to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
d:
.Press to seek to the next track.
Shuffle : Touch the shuffle icon to play
music in random order. USB Browse Menu
Touch anywhere between the top and
bottom menus or touch the Browse option
on the infotainment display to view the
Browse menu and the following options are
displayed near the bottom of the display:
Playlists
1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.
2. Touch a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Supported Playlist extensions are .m3u, .pls,
and .wpl.
Artists 1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
2. Touch 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.
Albums 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.

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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
volume setting on the infotainment system.

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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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Adding a Stop on Route1. While in turn-by-turn navigation, touch the Search icon at the bottom.
2. Select a category and touch the location.
3. Touch Add stop.
4. Touch the Google Assistant mic icon and say the destination to search by voice.
5. Touch Add stop, then Confirm.
Adding a Home or Work Address
To edit a home or work address, a user
account must be logged in. See Accounts
under Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0187 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0185.
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings and then touch Edit home or work.
3. Enter the address.
Search by Category
Destinations can be searched by category,
such as restaurant or grocery store. 1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch the search bar.
3. Touch Categories, then select a category.
4. Touch the desired location, then touch Start. Avoid Tolls, Highways, or Ferries
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Search destination and touch the destination on the map.
3. Touch Route overview and then Route options.
4. Touch an option and then touch Back.
Traffic Layers 1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Toggle between Traffic on or off.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
The current position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite signals and
various vehicle signals.
At times, other interference such as the
satellite condition, road configuration,
condition of the vehicle, and/or other
circumstances can affect the navigation
system's ability to determine the accurate
position of the vehicle.
This system might not be available or
interference can occur if any of the
following are true:
.Signals are obstructed by tall buildings,
trees, large trucks, or a tunnel.
.Satellites are being repaired or improved.
For more information if the GPS is not
functioning properly, see Problems with
Route Guidance 0172.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the
map could be inaccurate due to one or more
of the following reasons:
.The road system has changed.
.The vehicle is driving on slippery road
surfaces such as sand, gravel, or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling on winding roads
or long, straight roads.
.The vehicle is approaching a tall building
or a large vehicle.
.The surface streets run parallel to a
freeway.
.The vehicle has been transferred by a
vehicle carrier or a ferry.
.The current position calibration is set
incorrectly.
.The vehicle is traveling at high speed.
.The vehicle changes directions more than
once, or the vehicle is turning on a turn
table in a parking lot.

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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
conditioning.

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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.