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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 0206.
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 (Base Radio)
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, controls on the
center stack, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition, if available.
1.O(Power)
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.Press to mute/unmute the system
when on.
.Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
2.7
.Radio: Press and release to go to
the previous station or channel.
Press and hold to seek one
previous station or channel only.
See AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio)
0 163 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0161.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek to
the beginning of the current or
previous track. Press and hold to
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seek to one previous track only.
Release to return to playing speed.
SeeUSB Port 0166 or
Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio)
0 168 or
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
0 168.
3.{
.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 (Uplevel Radio) 0183
or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
(Base Radio) 0182.
4.6
.Radio: Press and release to go to
the next station or channel. Press
and hold to seek one next station
or channel only.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek the
next track. Press and hold to seek
to one next track only. Release to
return to playing speed. See USB
Port 0166 or Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio)
0
168 or
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
0 168.
5.oBACK
.Press to return to the previous
display in a menu.
6.V
.Turn to change tuner sources only
(AM/FM/SXM/DAB where
available), while in the audio app.
Does not support non-tuner
sources. Turn to scroll through
selections in phone
projection apps.
Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle application
icons are accessed. Some applications are
disabled when the vehicle is moving.
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.
Move an Icon to Another Page 1. Drag the icon to the edge of the display toward the desired page.
2. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.Overview (Uplevel Radio)
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled by
using the infotainment display, controls on
the center stack, steering wheel controls,
and voice recognition, if available.
1.{
.Press to go to the Home Page. See
“Home Page” later in this section.
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.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 (Uplevel Radio) 0183
or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
(Base Radio) 0182.
2.O(Power)
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.Press to mute/unmute the system
when on.
.Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle application
icons are accessed. Some applications are
disabled when the vehicle is moving.
Swipe left or right across the display to
access the pages of icons. Card view is located on the right side of the
screen. Scroll up and down through the
different cards. Individual cards cannot be
added or deleted. For most of the apps in
the cards, an open card view app will
temporarily not be shown in card view.
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.
Move an Icon to Another Page 1. Drag the icon to the edge of the display toward the desired page.
2. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
Move an Icon to the Application Tray
To move an icon to the application tray on
the left side of the screen, drag the icon to
the applications tray.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g: Press to answer an incoming call or
start voice recognition. See Bluetooth
(Overview) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Uplevel Radio) 0178 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0175.
c:Press to decline an incoming call or
end a current call. Press to mute or unmute
the infotainment system when not on a call.
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The favorites and volume switches are on
the back of the steering wheel.1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous audio
broadcast favorite. When listening to a
media device, press to select the next or
previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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, AUX, and Bluetooth.
Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone
main page. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0174
or Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Uplevel Radio) 0178 orBluetooth (Pairing
and Using a Phone for Base Radio) 0175.
Maps
If equipped, touch the Maps icon to display
the navigation map. See Using the
Navigation System 0169.
Google Assistant
If equipped, touch the Google Assistant icon
to open the Google Assistant app. See Voice
Recognition 0172.
Google Play
If equipped, touch to download some of
your favorite apps in your vehicle.
Downloading apps on Google Play require
you to sign into a Google Account with an
active service plan with data. Some
third-party apps require a separate account
and, in some cases, a paid subscription for
in-vehicle access.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings (Uplevel Radio)
0 187 or]Settings (Base Radio) 0185.
Apple CarPlay
If equipped, touch the Apple CarPlay icon to
activate Apple CarPlay after a supported
device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto (Uplevel Radio) 0183 or
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Base
Radio) 0182.
Android Auto
If equipped, touch the Android Auto icon to
activate Android Auto after a supported
device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto (Uplevel Radio) 0183 or
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Base
Radio) 0182.
Camera
If equipped, touch the Camera icon to access
the camera application. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0283.
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Shortcut Tray
For uplevel radios, the shortcut tray is left
of the display. It shows up to five
applications.
For base radios, the shortcut tray is near the
bottom of the display. It shows up to four
applications.
Infotainment Display Features
Infotainment display features show on the
display when available. When a feature is
unavailable, it may gray out. When a
feature is touched, it may highlight.
Infotainment Gestures
Use the following finger gestures to control
the infotainment system.
Touch/Tap
Touch/tap is used to select an icon or
option, activate an application, or change
the location inside a map.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold can be used to start another
gesture, or to move or delete an application.
Drag
Drag is used to move applications on the
Home Page, or to pan the map. To drag the
item, it must be held and moved along thedisplay to the new location. This can be
done up, down, right, or left. This feature is
only available when vehicle is parked and
not in motion.
Nudge
Nudge is used to move items a short
distance on a list or a map. To nudge, hold
and move the selected item up or down to
a new location.
Fling or Swipe
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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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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. A valid AM or FM station automatically
tunes to the new frequency but will not
close the direct tune display. When listening
to SiriusXM, touch Go after entering the
channel. Touch
Sorzat the top of the
display to exit out of Direct Tune.
FM and SiriusXM Categories
From the FM or SXM screen, touch Browse
to display all available stations or channels.
Touch Categories at the top of the station
list to access a list of available genres. The
list contains genres associated with the FM
stations or SiriusXM channels. Touch a
category name to display a list of stations
or channels for that category. Touching a
station or channel from the list will tune the
radio to that station or channel.
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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.