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2013 Chevrolet Volt Infotainment System M

Infotainment System . . . . . . 3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 68

Using the Navigation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Bluetooth Phone/
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 9 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OnStar® Destination
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Trademarks and License
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Global Positioning
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 18 Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Problems with Route
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 If the System Needs
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 25 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 30 Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Database Coverage
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Introduction This manual describes features that Overview

may or may not be on your specific
vehicle either because they are Read the following pages to
Infotainment options that you did not purchase or become familiar with the
due to changes subsequent to the infotainment system features.
printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase { WARNING
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of Taking your eyes off the road for
the features found on your vehicle. extended periods could cause a
For vehicles first sold in Canada, crash resulting in injury or death
The names, logos, emblems, substitute the name “General to you or others. Do not give
slogans, vehicle model names, and Motors of Canada Limited” for extended attention to infotainment
vehicle body designs appearing in Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it tasks while driving.
this manual including, but not limited appears in this manual.
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Keep this manual with the owner The infotainment system has built-in
the CHEVROLET Emblem, VOLT, manual in the vehicle, so it will be features intended to help with this
and the VOLT logo are trademarks there if it is needed. If the vehicle is by disabling some functions when
and/or service marks of General sold, leave this manual in the driving. A grayed-out function is not
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, vehicle. available when the vehicle is
affiliates, or licensors. moving.
The information in this manual
supplements the owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A.
©
Part No. 22926526 B Second Printing 2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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All functions are available when the Customer Assistance

vehicle is parked. Before driving: { WARNING Assistance is available to help with
. Become familiar with the Taking your eyes off the road too Bluetooth pairing, application
infotainment system operation, long or too often while using the downloading and installation, other
buttons on the faceplate, and infotainment system could cause mobile device interface, and
touch-sensitive screen buttons. a crash and you or others could operation support of the
. Set up the audio by presetting be injured or killed. Focus your infotainment system. Specialists are
favorite stations, setting the attention on driving and limit available when calling this
tone, and adjusting the glances at the moving map on the Customer Assistance number: U.S.
speakers. navigation screen. Use voice (855) 4 SUPPORT (478-7767).
. Set up phone numbers in recognition whenever possible. Infotainment System Overview
advance so they can be called The infotainment system is
easily by pressing a single See “Defensive Driving” in the Index controlled by using the buttons,
button or a single voice of the vehicle owner manual for touch screen, steering wheel
command for vehicles equipped more information. controls, and voice recognition.
with phone capability.
The vehicle has Retained See Using the System on page 9.
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off.
See “Retained Accessory Power
(RAP)” in the owner manual.
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Radio without Navigation 1. F (Home Page)

2. SOURCE
3. V (Phone Menu)
4. TUNE/MENU
5. } BACK
6. TONE
7. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)
8. X (Eject)
9. r SEEK (Previous/Reverse)
10. FAV (Favorites)
11. AS 1-2 (Autostore)
12. INFO (Information)
13. VOL/ O (Volume/Power)
14. k (Play/Pause)
15. TP (Time Program)
16. ? (Mute)
17. SEEK [ (Next/Forward)
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Radio with Navigation 1. X (Eject)

2. F (Home Page)
3. V (Phone Menu)
4. SOURCE
5. TUNE/MENU
6. } BACK
7. INFO (Information)
8. CONFIG (Configuration Menu)
9. NAV (Navigation)
10. DEST (Destination)
11. r SEEK (Previous/Reverse)
12. RPT (Repeat Navigation)
13. VOL/ O (Volume/Power)
14. SEEK [ (Next/Forward)
15. k (Play/Pause)
16. AS 1-2 (Autostore)
17. TP (Time Program)
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Infotainment Control Buttons

. Turn to highlight a feature. . If a destination has already been
. Press to activate the highlighted entered, press to access the
The buttons on the faceplate are Destination Menu. See
used to start primary functions while feature.
Destination on page 51.
using the infotainment system. . Turn to manually change the
radio station. r SEEK (Previous/Reverse):
X (Eject): Press to eject a disc
from the CD player. See CD Player } BACK: Press to return to the
. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
on page 36. previous screen in a menu. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
F (Home Page): Press to go to INFO (Information): Press to
the Home Page. See “Home Page” toggle through an audio or
. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio:
in this section. navigation information screen. Press and hold to quickly
reverse through a track. Release
V (Phone Menu): CONFIG (Configuration Menu): the button to return to playing
. Press to enter the phone main Press to adjust features for speed. See CD Player on
screen. See Bluetooth on Languages, Time and Date, Radio page 36, USB on page 37,
page 74 or “OnStar” in the Settings, Phone Settings, Display or Bluetooth Audio on page 44.
owner manual. Settings, and Vehicle Settings. . AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press
. Press and hold to mute or NAV (Navigation): to seek to the previous strong
unmute the infotainment system. . Press to view the vehicle’s station.
SOURCE: Press to change the current position on the map RPT (Repeat Navigation): Press
audio source to AM, FM, XM (if screen. to repeat the last voice guidance
equipped), Pandora (if equipped), . Continue pressing to cycle prompt.
Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, through the full map and split
or Bluetooth Audio.
VOL/ O (Volume/Power):
screens.
. Press to turn the system on
TUNE/MENU: DEST (Destination):
and off.
. Press to enter the menu for the . Press to enter a destination. . Turn to adjust the volume.
current band or media.
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SEEK [ (Next/Forward): TP (Time Program): Press to set ? (Mute): Press to mute the
the time. Press + or − to increase or system. Press again to unmute.
. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: decrease the hours and minutes
Press to seek the next track. displayed on the clock. See “Clock” Autostore
. CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: in the owner manual. To use Autostore:
Press and hold to fast forward TONE: Press TONE or the Tone
through a track. Release the 1. Press SOURCE to select FM
Settings button on the Home Page or AM.
button to return to playing to adjust Bass, Mid (Midrange),
speed. See CD Player on Treble, EQ, Fade, and Balance. 2. Press the AS 1-2 button for
page 36, USB on page 37, Tone settings are specific to each two seconds.
or Bluetooth Audio on page 44. source. See AM-FM Radio on 3. The radio searches and
. AM, FM, XM (if equipped): Press page 15. automatically stores the six
to seek to the previous strong FAV (Favorites): Press to display strongest stations.
station. the current favorite page number Press the AS 1-2 button to alternate
k (Play/Pause): Press to pause above the preset buttons. Keep between the Autostore stations and
or resume playback. This feature is pressing to scroll through the favorites.
unavailable for AM, FM, and XM (if favorites pages. The stored stations
for each list displays on the bottom Autostore does not delete
equipped). See CD Player on previously stored favorite stations.
page 36, Pandora Internet Radio on of the screen. The number of preset
page 25, Stitcher Internet Radio on Favorite Pages can be changed by Autostore does not function with
page 30, USB on page 37, pressing the CONFIG button on the SiriusXM radio stations.
or Bluetooth Audio on page 44. Home Page, then pressing Radio
Settings, and then pressing Number Touch Screen Buttons
AS 1-2 (Autostore): See of Favorite Pages. Touch screen buttons are on the
“Autostore” in this section.
INFO (Information): Press to screen and highlighted when a
display available source information. feature is available. Some toggle
screen buttons highlight when active
and gray out when inactive.
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Steering Wheel Controls $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to Using the System

decline an incoming call, or to end a
Depending on the vehicle options, The infotainment system is
current call. Press to silence the
some audio functions can be controlled by touching the screen,
vehicle speakers while using the
controlled through the steering and by using the knobs and other
infotainment system. Press again to
wheel controls. buttons.
turn the sound on. Press to cancel
voice recognition. Voice recognition, through the
steering wheel controls, can be
_ SRC ^ (Thumbwheel Control):
used to control the infotainment
Press to select an audio source.
features.
Use the thumbwheel to select the
next or previous favorite radio Press b / g on the steering wheel
station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and controls to begin voice recognition.
Bluetooth Audio. See Voice Recognition on page 68.

Use _ SRC to skip to the next song Home Page

or show using Pandora (if equipped)
or Stitcher. See Pandora Internet
Radio on page 25 or Stitcher
Internet Radio on page 30.
b / g (Push to Talk): Press to + x − (Volume): Press + to
interact with Bluetooth or voice
increase the volume. Press − to
recognition. See Bluetooth on
decrease.
page 74 or Voice Recognition on
page 68. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in
the owner manual.
Touch Screen Buttons
The Home Page allows access to
many of the features.
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Back: Press to return to the To add screen buttons: Home Page Features
previous page. 1. Press Menu. Touch screen buttons are
Home: Press to go back to the 2. Press Customize. highlighted when a feature is
Home Page. available.
3. Press a screen button to add or
Fav: Press to display a page of remove from the first Home Various functions are disabled when
stored favorites AM, FM, the vehicle is moving.
or SiriusXM® (if equipped) stations. Page. A h indicates it will be
Keep pressing Fav to scroll through displayed. The maximum
the favorite pages. number of buttons on Home
Page 1 is eight.
More r : Press to go to the
4. Press Done.
next page.
To move screen buttons:
Home Page Customization
1. Press Sort.
Press the Now Playing screen
2. Press an icon to switch with button to display the active source
another icon on the first Home page. The sources available are
Page only. AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD,
3. Press Done. USB/iPod, Pandora (if equipped),
Stitcher, and AUX.
To restore Home Page 1 defaults:
See AM-FM Radio on page 15,
1. Press Menu. Satellite Radio on page 18, CD
2. Press Restore Home Page Player on page 36, Pandora Internet
Defaults. Radio on page 25, Stitcher Internet
The first Home Page can be Radio on page 30, and Auxiliary
customized. 3. Press Yes or Cancel. Devices on page 44.
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Press the Navigation screen button Press the Phone screen button to Press the Tone screen button to
to display a map of your current display the Phone main page. See display the Tone main page. Adjust
vehicle position. See Using the Bluetooth on page 74 and the tone and speakers by pressing
Navigation System on page 45, Hands-Free Phone on page 80. the screen buttons to change the
Maps on page 49, Navigation levels of sound for treble, midrange,
Symbols on page 49, and Configure bass, fade, and balance. See
Menu on page 60. AM-FM Radio on page 15.

Press the Config screen button to

display the Config main page. From
this display, adjust features such as
Press the Destination screen button time and date, radio, phone, Press the Pictures screen button to
to display the Destination Entry navigation, vehicle, and display. See view pictures on your USB drive or
home page or the Destination Menu. Configure Menu on page 60. SD card. Pictures on the SD card
The available screen buttons can only be viewed through a USB
provide easy access to a variety of adapter. See Pictures on page 35.
ways to enter a destination. See
Destination on page 51.
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Press the FM screen button to Press the XM screen button (if Press the Stitcher screen button (if
display the FM main page and play equipped) to display the XM main equipped) to display the Stitcher
the current or last tuned FM station. page and play the current or last home page and streams news,
See AM-FM Radio on page 15. tuned SiriusXM channel. See sports, and entertainment shows
AM-FM Radio on page 15 and through the audio system. See
Satellite Radio on page 18. Stitcher Internet Radio on page 30.

Press the AM screen button to

display the AM main page and play
the current or last tuned AM station. Press the Pandora screen button (if Press the CD screen button to
See AM-FM Radio on page 15. equipped) to display the Pandora display the CD main page and play
home page and streams the current or last CD track
personalized radio stations based selected. See CD Player on
on artists, songs, genres, and page 36.
comedians. See Pandora Internet
Radio on page 25.
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Press the E Bluetooth screen button Press the USB screen button to Press the Weather screen button (if
to display the Bluetooth Audio main display the USB main page and play equipped) to display the weather
page to play music through a the current or last track selected. main page. Select other
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth See Auxiliary Devices on page 44. weather-related options from that
Audio on page 44. list. See “Weather (If Equipped)”
under Satellite Radio on page 18.

Press the AUX screen button to

Press the iPod screen button to access any connected auxiliary
display the iPod main page and play device. See Auxiliary Devices on Press the Fuel screen button (if
the current or last track selected. page 44. equipped) to display detailed
See Auxiliary Devices on page 44. nationwide fuel price. See “Fuel
Pricing” under Satellite Radio on
page 18.
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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Software Updates

and Vehicle Information and
See the website for more
Radio Displays information.
For vehicles with high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays, use a Website Information
microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com
Press the Movies screen button (if Before wiping the surface with the
equipped) to show detailed of local In Canada, see
microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle
movie theater listings, start times, www.chevrolet.gm.ca
brush to remove dirt that could
and ratings if available. See “Movie scratch the surface. Then use the
Listings” in Satellite Radio on microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to
page 18. 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.
Notice: Do not attach a device
with a suction cup to the display.
Press the Quick Info screen button
This may cause damage and
to access information on Audio
would not be covered by the
playing, OnStar Turn-by-Turn route
warranty.
(if equipped), 5-day forecast,
Nearby Fuel Stations, and Movie
Showtimes. See Quick Info on
page 25.
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Radio 10 minutes. Opening the driver door Infotainment System Settings

will not turn the radio off when
pressing the power button. Tone Settings
AM-FM Radio To access the tone settings, press
Some radios may stay on longer
Playing the Radio and reset the time for 10 minutes if TONE or the Tone Settings button
there are any additional presses of on the Home Page. Tone settings
VOL/ O (Volume/Power): any radio button. are specific to each source.
. Press to turn the radio on or off. The radio can be turned off at any To adjust the settings:
. Turn to increase or decrease the time by pressing the power button. . Bass: Press + or − to change
volume of the active source. the level.
The steering wheel controls can . Mid (Midrange): Press + or − to
also be used to adjust the volume. change the level.
See Steering Wheel Controls on . Treble: Press + or − to change
page 9. the level.
Radio Operation . EQ: Press or turn the TUNE/
The radio will work when the key is MENU knob to cycle through the
in ON/RUN or ACC/ preset EQ options.
ACCESSORY. When the key is . Fade: Press the F or R button
Audio Source
turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, for more sound from the front or
the radio will continue to work for Press SOURCE or SRC on the rear speakers. The middle
10 minutes or until the driver door is steering wheel controls to display position balances the sound
opened. and scroll through the available between the front and rear
sources AM, FM, XM (if equipped), speakers.
The radio can be turned on by
Pandora (if equipped), Stitcher, CD,
pressing the power button on the
USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio.
radio and will stay on for
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. Balance: Press the L or R button
for more sound from the left or
right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the left and right
speakers.
Finding a Station
Press SOURCE or SRC on the
steering wheel controls to select AM FM
AM, FM, XM (if equipped), Pandora
(if equipped), Stitcher, CD, USB, 1. Press the AM screen button on 1. Press the FM screen button on
AUX, and Bluetooth Audio. the Home Page or select AM by the Home Page or select FM by
pressing SOURCE or SRC on pressing SOURCE or SRC on
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find the steering wheel controls, the steering wheel controls,
a radio station. To select a preset or say “Tune AM” or “AM” or say “Tune FM” or “FM”
station, press FAV to scroll through through voice recognition. through voice recognition.
the favorite pages and then press a
preset button on the radio or the 2. Press the Menu screen button to 2. Press the Menu screen button to
screen button. display the AM stations or display the FM stations or
categories. categories.
Seeking a Station
3. Press to select an option. To 3. Press to select an option. To
Press r SEEK or SEEK [ to update the station list, press update the station list, press
search for a station. Refresh. Refresh.
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Storing Radio Station Presets To change the number of favorite

pages displayed:
Up to 36 preset stations can be
stored. AM, FM, and XM (if 1. Press Config on the
equipped) can be mixed. Home Page.
1. From the AM, FM, or XM main 2. Press Radio Settings.
page, press and hold any of the 3. Press Number of Favorite
1−6 buttons or one of the preset Pages.
screen buttons at the bottom of
XM (If Equipped) the screen. After a few seconds, Recalling a Preset Station
a beep is heard and the new To recall a preset station from a
1. Press the XM screen button on
preset information displays on favorites page, do one of the
the Home Page or select XM by
that screen button. following:
pressing SOURCE or SRC on
the steering wheel controls, 2. Repeat for each preset. . Press the Fav screen button at
or say “Tune XM” or “XM” the top bar to display the preset
through voice recognition. Mixed-Band Presets
pop-up. Press one of the preset
2. Press the Menu screen button to Each favorite page can store screen buttons to go to the
display the XM categories. six preset stations. The presets selected preset station.
within a page can be different radio .
3. Press a category and then turn bands. In the AM, FM, or XM (if
the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll equipped) main page, press one
the station list. Press to select To scroll through the pages, press of the preset screen buttons to
an option. FAV or the Fav screen button on the go to the selected preset station.
top bar. The current page number
displays above the preset buttons.
The stored stations for each favorite
page display on the preset buttons.
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Radio Data System (RDS) program type (PTY) for current When SiriusXM is active, the station
programming and the name of the name, number, category name,
RDS features are available for use program being broadcasted. song title, and artist display on the
only on FM stations that broadcast screen. SiriusXM may update the
RDS information. With RDS, the Satellite Radio background picture at any time.
radio can:
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Press the XM icon on the Home
. Seek to stations broadcasting Page to access the XM
the selected type of Audio Menu.
programming.
TuneSelect
. Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies.
. Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM
information is available. It is satellite radio subscription can
possible that a radio station could receive SiriusXM programming.
broadcast incorrect information that SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide An alert will be sent when the radio
causes the radio features to work variety of programming and sees that search criteria on any XM
improperly. If this happens, contact commercial-free music, coast to channel is met and offer the option
the radio station. coast, and in digital-quality sound. to tune to that song or artist. Up to
See www.siriusxm.com or call ten artists and songs can be saved
When information is broadcast from in the TuneSelect list.
the current FM station, the station 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and
name or call letters display on the www.xmradio.ca or call
audio screen. RDS can provide a 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
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To store an Artist or Song: SiriusXM Categories 4. Select or deselect any category

1. Press Menu when the Artist or to be used in XM mode.
SiriusXM stations are organized in
Song is on XM. A checkmark will indicate that
categories.
the category is selected.
2. Select TuneSelect. Adding or Removing XM Press Show All XM Categories to
3. Select Save Alert for Artist Categories restore all XM categories.
Playing or Save Alert for Song
Playing. SiriusXM Channel Graphics
4. Press OK to confirm. SiriusXM provides updated category
background graphics and the radio
To turn TuneSelect On or Off will automatically update the screen.
1. Press Menu when in XM. SiriusXM may send updated
category graphics to the vehicle.
2. Select TuneSelect. When this happens, the background
3. Select Alerts Active to turn the graphics may appear to be incorrect
alerts on or off. but the radio will update once all of
To delete TuneSelect Alerts: To customize which XM categories the graphics have been downloaded
are used and displayed in the from SiriusXM.
1. Press Menu when in XM. system: To turn SiriusXM channel graphics
2. Press Manage TuneSelect. 1. Press CONFIG or the Config on or off:
3. Press Delete Alerts. screen button on the 1. Press HOME on the faceplate.
Home Page.
4. Select the alert to delete. 2. Select XM.
2. Select Radio Settings from the
5. Press OK to confirm. Settings Menu list. 3. Press Menu on the XM Now
Playing Screen.
3. Select XM Categories.
4. Press the XM Channel Art to
turn on or off.
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SiriusXM Messages No CAT Info: No category Check Antenna: If this message

information is available at this time does not clear within a short period
XL (Explicit Language
on this station. of time, the receiver could have a
Channels): These stations, or any
No Information: No text or fault. Consult with your dealer.
others, can be blocked by request,
by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) informational messages are XM Not Available: If this message
and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). available at this time on this station. does not clear within a short period
No XM Signal: The vehicle may be of time, the receiver could have a
XM Updating: The encryption code
in a location where the SiriusXM fault. Consult with your dealer.
in the receiver is being updated. No
action is required. signal is being blocked. When the NavTraffic® (If Equipped)
vehicle is moved into an open area,
Loading XM: The audio system is The navigation system might have a
the signal should return.
acquiring and processing audio and SiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is a
text data. No action is needed. CAT Not Found: There are no subscription service provided
stations available for the selected through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Channel Off Air: This station is not
category. A service fee is required to receive
currently in service.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to station 0, the SiriusXM NavTraffic service.
Channel Unauth: This station is Real-time traffic information is
this message alternates with the
blocked or cannot be received. provided to fully integrate the
SiriusXM radio eight-digit radio ID
Channel Unavailable: This label. This label is needed to navigation system to display current
previously assigned station is no activate the service. traffic conditions for the chosen
longer assigned. route. See “Traffic Settings” in this
Unknown: If this message is section for more information.
No Artist Info: No artist received when tuned to station 0,
information is available at this time there could be a receiver fault. A screen displays to indicate that
on this station. Consult with your dealer. the SiriusXM NavTraffic subscription
is not activated.
No Title Info: No song title
information is available at this time
on this station.
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If activated, traffic information Travel Link (If Available)

displays:
The infotainment system may have
. Unscheduled traffic incident SiriusXM Travel Link®. It is a
data, such as accidents and subscription service provided
disabled vehicles. through SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
. Scheduled traffic incident data, A service fee is required to receive
such as road construction and the SiriusXM Travel Link service.
road closures. When subscribed to SiriusXM Travel
Link, one or more services may be
. Traffic flow information (rate of available.
speed data). Flow data might not All Traffic Events: Press to view a
be available in all markets. list of reported traffic conditions for . Travel Link Fuel Prices: Detailed
up to approximately 100 km (70 mi). nation wide fuel price information
Traffic information is delivered to the It could take some time to display may be available.
vehicle by the SiriusXM Radio the information received.
satellites. SiriusXM NavTraffic
. Travel Link Movie Listings:
provides continuously updated The information is displayed with an Detailed local movie theater
traffic information. arrow and distance. The arrow listings, start times, and ratings
indicates the distance in a straight may be available.
SiriusXM NavTraffic currently line and the direction of the event .
broadcasts the traffic information for Travel Weather: National and
from the vehicle's current position.
many markets nationally. The Local Weather gives current and
service may be available in more Traffic Events on Route: Press to forecasted weather.
cities in the future. Visit display a list of reported traffic
For more detailed information and
www.xmnavtraffic.com for more conditions on the current route. The
coverage details on SiriusXM Travel
details on local coverage. button is toned down if no route is
Link go to www.siriusxm.com.
active.
To access the traffic features, press
the Traffic button from the Traffic Settings: Press to
Navigation Menu or map screen. customize traffic options.
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Fuel Pricing
. Choose Fuel Type: The fuel close to the vehicle location. The
available fuel types are Regular Movie feature provides detailed
When SiriusXM Travel Link (unleaded), Mid-Range,
information is available, the system theater and movie information
Premium, and Diesel. including showtimes.
will display a list of fuel stations
close to the vehicle location. The list For more information on the fuel From the Home Page, press the
will include fuel station name, station, select the fuel station name. SiriusXM® Movie button. The
direction, distance and price. The The screen will show the fuel station system displays the Movie and
list can be sorted by distance or name, address, phone number, Theater search page.
price and there are four different distance, amenities and the last
time the fuel price was updated. If a To search movies:
fuel types to choose from. As the
vehicle is moving a direction arrow fuel station does not appear in the . Select the Movie field to choose
and distance to fuel station will list it may be new or the price may a movie name.
update. The arrow represents the not have been updated in the past . Select the Theater field to
direction to the gas station from the 24 hours.
choose a specific theater.
current vehicle position. The If equipped with Navigation when
distance represents the straight line
. Select the Date field to choose
the fuel station is selected, see
distance between the vehicle which date to search movie and/
Destination on page 51 for more
location and the fuel station. or theaters.
information of navigation routing
From the Home Page, press the features. . Press the Search button to view
SiriusXM® Fuel button. The system a list of movies or theaters.
Allow up to 5 minutes after turning
displays the current weather page. on the vehicle for the fuel When searching by movie, a list will
To change the fuel information on information to appear. display movies to select. When a
screen press the Fuel Menu movie is selected a theater list will
Movie Listings appear with a direction arrow and
Button to:
When SiriusXM Travel Link distance from the current vehicle
. Sort Fuel Stations By Price or By information is available the movie location. The direction and distance
Distance: The default sort feature provides movie show time will update every ten seconds as the
method is by distance. and theater information for movies vehicle is moving. The direction
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arrow represents the location of the From the Home Page, press the Allow approximately 15 minutes for
theater from the current vehicle SiriusXM Weather screen button. the current weather in the area to
location. The distance represents The system displays the current display.
the straight line distance between weather page.
the vehicle location and the theater. Extended Forecast
Current Condition
Movie details are available when a
movie is selected. The details The current weather page shows
include Cast, Synopsis, and Theater the current weather condition in the
Information. Select the appropriate city of the vehicle's current position.
button to display more information. On this page, select the Menu
screen button to access other
Cast and Synopsis: weather options, such as Extended
. Playtime Forecast, Weather Along the Route,
Weather Around Other Cities, and
. Rating (G, PG-13, R, etc.) Weather Alerts. Some options may
Press to show the extended
. Theater Name only be present on vehicles
forecast.
equipped with navigation.
. Showtimes
Weather Along the Route
Theater information includes
address, phone number, distance,
and amenities.
National and Local Weather
Whether near home or on a long
road trip, detailed weather
information is available. SiriusXM
Travel Link Weather uses the same
sources that professional pilots and
mariners rely on.
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If a destination is set, there is the vehicle is currently located, if the Radio Reception
option to view weather conditions system was modified to view
for up to three locations along the weather conditions in another city. Frequency interference and static
route: can occur during normal radio
Troubleshooting reception if items such as cell phone
. Current vehicle position.
XM Travel Link services use the chargers, vehicle convenience
. Midway point from current SiriusXM® Satellite Signal and GPS accessories, and external electronic
position to final destination. Satellite Signal to provide this devices are plugged into the
feature. accessory power outlet. If there is
. Current weather condition of the interference or static, unplug the
destination city. When the vehicle is started, it can item from the accessory power
Weather Alerts take up to five minutes for the radio outlet.
to receive the Travel Link services.
From the XM Weather Menu, press FM
the Weather Alerts screen button to Travel Link Messages
display any current weather FM signals only reach about 16 to
No GPS Signal: Move the vehicle 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
advisory warnings in effect near the into a position that is visible to
current position. radio has a built-in electronic circuit
the sky. that automatically works to reduce
Weather Around Other Cities Acquiring Signal: Radio is interference, some static can occur,
Select this option to view weather downloading the activation especially around tall buildings or
conditions around or in a specific information or not receiving a good hills, causing the sound to fade in
city entered by name or selected signal. Move the vehicle to open sky and out.
from the map. and restart the vehicle.
AM
No XM Signal: Reception is
Restore to Current Location blocked. Move the vehicle into The range for most AM stations is
Press the Restore Current Location open sky. greater than for FM, especially at
screen button to display the weather night. The longer range can cause
condition for the city where the station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when
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things like storms and power lines Quick Info OnStar Turn-by-Turn: Displays the
interfere with radio reception. When next maneuver in a route. See
this happens, try reducing the treble OnStar® Destination Download on
on the radio. page 59.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio 5-day Forecast: Displays the
Service 5-day forecast for the weather
station closest to the current
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service location. See “Weather (If
gives digital radio reception from Equipped)” in Satellite Radio on
coast to coast in the 48 contiguous page 18.
United States, and in Canada. Just
as with FM, tall buildings or hills can Nearby Fuel Stations: Displays
Quick Info gives access to quick fuel prices and distances for close
interfere with satellite radio signals, information on Audio playing,
causing the sound to fade in and fuel stations. See “Fuel Pricing”
OnStar Turn-by-Turn route (if under “Travel Link (If Available)” in
out. In addition, traveling or standing equipped), 5-day forecast, Nearby
under heavy foliage, bridges, Satellite Radio on page 18.
Fuel Stations, and Movie Show
garages, or tunnels may cause loss Times. Movie Showtimes: Displays a list
of the SiriusXM signal for a period of movies playing in the theaters
of time. To access, press Quick Info on the closest to current location. See
Home Page or the INFO button on “Movie Listings” in Satellite Radio
Cellular Phone Usage the faceplate. Depending on the on page 18.
Cellular phone usage can cause system and if the options are
available for that region, some
interference with the vehicle's radio.
options may be grayed out.
Pandora Internet Radio
Audio Info: Displays information Pandora® (if equipped) is a free
on current item playing. Internet radio service that streams
personalized radio stations based
on artists, songs, genres, and
comedians. Create stations using
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the Pandora website or smartphone

. On an iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod . Press Pandora on the
touch®, go to the iTunes® Store Home Page.
application, then use - (thumbs up)
and search for Pandora.
or , (thumbs down) to personalize . Press b / g and say
stations. To set up an account, or for Launching Pandora “Pandora” or “Tune
more information, go to Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Pandora.”
www.pandora.com. Pandora may touch to the USB port, or connect To relaunch Pandora, press
not be available in Canada or an Android or BlackBerry through SOURCE or SRC on the steering
Mexico. Bluetooth. See Auxiliary Devices on wheel controls.
A phone or tablet with Internet page 44 or Bluetooth on page 74.
If nothing happens when the
connection and the Pandora For first-time use, set up stations
available Pandora screen button is
application installed is required. before connecting to the vehicle.
pressed, download the latest
Personal cell phone data plans are The Pandora icon will be available
Pandora application and retry.
used. Make sure the latest version on the Home Page and the source
is installed on the device and the pop-up displays if the latest Pandora will always be highlighted
volume is turned up. application is installed on the on the Home Page when an iPhone,
device. iPad, or iPod touch is connected
To install Pandora: using the USB port. To use, log into
Using the iPhone, iPod Touch, your account.
. On an Android™ phone or
or iPad
Android Tablet, go to the Android If the “Please See Device” message
Play Store, search for Pandora. 1. Plug the device into the USB is shown, the login screen may
Install to the phone, not to the port. The phone screen must be display on the device.
SD card. unlocked.
If the “Please unlock your phone or
. On a BlackBerry® phone, go to 2. To launch, do one of the restart the app” message is shown,
the BlackBerry App World™ and following: then your phone may be locked.
search for Pandora. . Launch the application on Unlock the phone, close the app,
the device. then restart the app make sure the
Home Page is visible on the phone.
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If the vehicle is shutoff while tuned After Pandora has been launched, 2. Use one of the following to
to Pandora and the iPhone, iPad, press SOURCE or SRC on the launch:
or iPod touch is left connected to steering wheel controls to access . Launch the application on
the USB port before the next ignition Pandora features. the device.
cycle, the radio will start playing If nothing happens when the . Press Pandora on the
Pandora when the vehicle is started. available Pandora screen button is Home Page.
If Pandora is shut down on the pressed, download the latest
phone or another audio app is used, Pandora application and retry. . Press b / g and say
Pandora may not start on the next If the “Please See Device” message “Pandora” or “Tune
ignition cycle. If iPod source is is shown, the login screen may Pandora.”
selected, it may show iPod and then display on the device.
switch to Pandora. After Pandora has been launched,
If the “Please unlock your phone or press SOURCE or SRC on the
Using an Android Phone restart the app” message is shown steering wheel controls to access
1. Pair the Android phone using then your phone may be locked. Pandora features.
Bluetooth. Unlock the phone, close the app, If nothing happens when the
and then restart the app to ensure available Pandora screen button is
2. Use one of the following to proper communication..
launch: pressed, download the latest
Using a BlackBerry Phone Pandora application and retry.
. Launch the application on
the device. The phone must be unlocked. To If the “Please See Device” message
launch Pandora service: is shown, the login screen may
. Press Pandora on the display on the device.
Home Page. 1. Pair the BlackBerry phone using
Bluetooth. If the “Please unlock your phone or
. Press b / g and say restart the app” message is shown,
“Pandora” or “Tune then your phone may be locked.
Pandora.”
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Unlock the phone, close the app, Pandora Features - (Thumbs Up): When pressed,
then restart the app to ensure Pandora has features to rate tracks, Pandora stores this information and
proper communication. skip tracks, or change stations. - is highlighted for the remainder of
Pandora Menus the track. This helps Pandora
choose which tracks should play on
this station.
d (Next Track): When pressed,
Pandora changes to the next track.
k (Play/Pause): Press on the
radio to pause playback. Press
again to resume.
Tuning Pandora Stations: When
Pandora is playing, use the b / g
Press Menu on the Pandora } (Bookmarks): Press while
button on the steering wheel to tune
main page. playing a track to bookmark either
to any Pandora station on the
the track or the artist. Bookmarks
Pandora has a menu system with device.
are viewable on www.pandora.com.
the following: 1. Press the b / g button on the
, (Thumbs Down): When
Shuffle: Press to play the stations pressed, Pandora stores the steering wheel.
in random order. information, changes to the next 2. Say “Tune Pandora <Classic
User-Created Stations: Press to track, and does not play the track on Rock> Radio.”
play a user-created station. this station again. This helps
Pandora choose which tracks Pandora voice control will not work
should not play on this station. This until Pandora is launched the first
feature is only available on user time during that ignition cycle.
created stations.
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Pandora Skip Limit Pandora Troubleshooting

. For Android and BlackBerry
devices, check that the device is
Pandora limits the number of skips Unable to Connect Device to paired with the vehicle, and the
allowed on their service. When the Vehicle Bluetooth icon on the display is
skip limit is reached, , will not skip If the device is unable to connect to highlighted.
the currently playing track, but , the USB or Bluetooth: . For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
feedback will be recorded. devices, check that the USB
1. Turn the vehicle off.
Pandora Advertisement cable is connected to the USB
2. Remove the key from the port and the screen is unlocked.
Pandora may display ignition.
advertisements. Artist name and
. Close Pandora on the device
3. Open and close the driver door, and launch again. Devices that
track title will not be displayed and wait about 30 seconds, and try
the skip track button is not allow multitasking may require
to connect the device again. an extra step to quit the Pandora
available.
Unable to Start Pandora application. See the cell phone
Switching Between Pandora and manufacturer's user guide.
Stitcher If the device is unable to launch
Pandora: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
To switch between Pandora and Error
Stitcher, press the application icon . Check that the latest version of
on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Pandora is installed. If there is an error trying to rate a
This is not required for Android . Check that there is an active track with the , or - buttons, the
devices. See Stitcher Internet Radio account logged into Pandora. message “Thumbs Down Error” or
on page 30. “Thumbs Up Error” will display.
. Have at least one station Press OK to retry.
created.
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Loss of Audio those apps from the phone or Please Unlock Your Phone or
Loss of Pandora audio can happen remove Pandora and Bluetooth Restart Phone App and Try
in different ways: from the task lists. Again: Communication failure
If the connection is lost between the between the radio and the phone
. Weak or lost data connection. application or the device is locked.
application and device, a message
. Device needs to be charged. “Please unlock your phone or restart Devices that allow multitasking may
. Application needs to be the phone app and try again” will require an extra step to quit the
relaunched. display. Press OK to retry. Pandora application. Close Pandora
If pressing OK does not clear the on the device and launch again.
. Connection between phone and
radio lost. issue on the phone, see "Please Unlock the phone and check that
Unlock Your Phone or Restart Home Page is shown on the phone/
. If any iPhone, iPod touch, Phone App and Try Again” under device.
or iPad is connected to "Common Pandora Messages"
Bluetooth and the dock See the cell phone manufacturer's
following. user guide.
connector, go to the Airplay icon
on the device and select dock Common Pandora Messages See www.pandora.com/help for
connector or disconnect and Please See Device: When not more information. If the service will
reconnect the dock connector on logged in or when authentication not work, see your dealer for
the device. failed, see the device. Press OK to assistance.
. The volume is too low. Turn up continue.
the volume on the device. Paused or Audio Paused: Stitcher Internet Radio
. The battery saver and task Playback is paused on the radio or Stitcher SmartRadio™ is an Internet
manager applications on the on the device. Press k or play on radio service that streams news,
phone can cause Pandora to the device. sports, and entertainment shows
function incorrectly. Remove through the audio system. Create
No Stations Found: Logged in but personalized, on-demand stations or
no stations have been created. discover new shows through
Press OK to continue.
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Stitcher's preset stations. To set up Launching Stitcher 3. If Stitcher does not begin
an account, download the playing, select a category and
Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod
application from the Android Market then a station.
touch to the USB port, or connect
or iTunes Store, or go to After Stitcher has been launched,
Android through Bluetooth. See
www.stitcher.com. press SOURCE or SRC on the
Auxiliary Devices on page 44 or
A phone or tablet with Internet Bluetooth on page 74. For first-time steering wheel controls to access
connection is required for this use, set up the stations before Stitcher features.
application. Personal cell phone connecting to the vehicle. The If nothing happens when the
data plans are used. Make sure the Stitcher icon will be available on the available Stitcher screen button is
latest version is installed on the Home Page and source pop-up pressed, download the latest
device and the volume on the displays if the latest application is Stitcher application and retry.
device is turned up. installed on the device.
Stitcher will always be highlighted
BlackBerry phones are not Using the iPhone, iPod Touch, on the Home Page when an iPhone,
supported for this application. or iPad iPad, or iPod touch is connected
To install Stitcher: 1. Plug the device into the USB using the USB port. To use, log into
. On an Android phone or Tablet port. The phone screen must be your account.
with Internet connection, go to unlocked. If the “Please See Device” message
the Android Play Store, search 2. Use one of the following to is shown, the login screen may
for Stitcher, and install to the launch: display on the device.
phone, not to the SD card. . If the “Please unlock your phone or
Press the application on the
. On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod device. restart the app” message is shown,
touch, go to the iTunes store then the phone may be locked.
and search for Stitcher.
. Press Stitcher on the Unlock the phone, close the app,
Home Page. then restart the app and make sure
. Press b / g and say the Home Page is visible on the
“Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.” phone/device.
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Using an Android Phone If the “Please See Device” message Select and store programs as
1. Pair the Android phone using is shown, the login screen may favorites on the device. Favorite
Bluetooth. display on the device. station lists can be created to
If the “Please unlock your phone or include favorite shows which can be
2. Use one of the following to accessed through My On Demand
launch: restart the app” message is shown,
then your phone may be locked. Stations.
. Press the application on the Unlock the phone, close the app, Stitcher Station Categories:
device. then restart the app to ensure Displays categories by topic.
. Press Stitcher on the proper communication. When a category then sub-category
Home Page. Stitcher Menus is selected, the radio will start
playing the first program in that
. Press b / g and say
sub-category.
“Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.”
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
3. If Stitcher does not begin display the first 24 stations of that
playing, select a category and sub-category.
then a station.
Current Station Playlist: While
After Stitcher has been launched, listening to a show, turn the TUNE/
press SOURCE or SRC on the MENU knob to display the menu list
steering wheel controls to access of shows available for the current
Stitcher features. station.
Press Menu on the Stitcher
If nothing happens when the
main page. Stitcher Features
available Stitcher screen button is
pressed, download the latest Stitcher has a menu system with the Stitcher service has features to rate
Stitcher application and retry. following: or skip shows, or change stations.
My On Demand Stations: Displays
a list of favorite stations and shows.
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k (Play/Pause): Press on the 3. Open and close the driver door,

radio to pause playback. Press wait about 30 seconds, and try
again to resume. to connect the device again.
Stitcher Advertisement The battery saver and task manager
applications on the phone can
Stitcher may display cause Stitcher to function
advertisements. Artist name and title incorrectly. Remove those apps
may not display and the skip track from the phone or remove Stitcher
button is not available. and Bluetooth from the task lists.
q (Favorites): When pressed, the Switching Between Pandora and Unable to Start Stitcher
current show is added to the Stitcher
If the device is unable to launch
favorites station. To switch between Pandora and Stitcher:
, (Thumbs Down): When Stitcher, press the application icon . Check that the latest version of
pressed, Stitcher changes to the on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
This is not required for Android Stitcher is installed.
next show. This helps Stitcher
provide a personalized listening devices. See Pandora Internet . Check that there is an active
experience. Radio on page 25. account logged into Stitcher.
- (Thumbs Up): When pressed, Stitcher Troubleshooting . For Android devices, check that
Stitcher stores this information and the device is paired with the
- is highlighted for the remainder of Unable to Connect Device to vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon
the show. This helps Stitcher Vehicle on the display is highlighted.
provide a personalized listening If the device is unable to connect to . For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
experience. the USB or Bluetooth: devices, check that the USB
d (Next Show): When pressed, 1. Turn the vehicle off. cable is connected to the USB
Stitcher changes to the next show. port and the screen is unlocked
2. Remove the key from the and the Home Page is showing.
ignition.
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. Close Stitcher on the device and . The volume is too low. Turn up Please See Device: When user is
launch again. Devices that allow the volume on the device. not logged in or when authentication
multitasking may require an If the connection is lost between the failed, see device. Press OK to
extra step to quit the Stitcher application and device, a message continue. Disconnect the phone
application. See the cell phone “Please unlock your phone or restart from the radio and follow the
manufacturer's user guide. the phone app and try again” will Stitcher account login process on
Loss of Audio display. Press OK to retry. the phone.
Loss of Stitcher audio can happen If pressing OK does not clear the No Stations Found: Logged in but
due to: issue, see “Please unlock your no stations have been created.
phone or restart phone app and try Press OK to continue.
. Weak or lost data connection. again” under “Common Stitcher Please Choose a New Station:
. Device needs to be charged. Messages” following. The end of the station has been
. Application needs to be Common Stitcher Messages reached and there is no more
relaunched. content to play. Select a new station
Please Try Again Later: A general through the Stitcher menu.
. Connection between phone and error has occurred. A data
radio is lost. connection may be unavailable due Please Unlock Your Phone or
to a weak or lost signal or the Restart Phone App and Try
. If any iPhone, iPod touch, Again: Communication failure
or iPad is connected to Stitcher service being temporarily
down. Press OK to continue. between the radio and the phone
Bluetooth and the dock application or the device is locked.
connector, go to the Airplay icon Paused or Audio Paused:
on the device and select dock Playback is paused on the radio or See www.stitcher.com/help for more
connector or disconnect and information. If the service will not
on the device. Press k or play on
reconnect the dock connector on work, send an e-mail to
the device. [email protected] or see your
the device.
dealer for assistance.
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Pictures 3. A list displays. Select a picture T : Press to display a next picture

to view. if not in slide show mode.
Pictures can only be viewed using
USB devices. If pictures are on an E: Press to manually rotate a
SD card, transfer to a USB device picture 90 degrees
or use a USB-SD adapter. File sizes counterclockwise.
above approximately four mega Menu: Press to open the Picture
pixels may not show. Only jpeg, Viewer Settings screen. Slide
bmp, gif, and png files are Picture Viewer Main, Slideshow
supported. Timer, and Shuffle Images display
1. Press the Pictures screen button as options for configuring the view
on the Home Page. of images stored in the system.
2. The system does a search to 4. Once a picture displays, the If the displayed picture screen is not
find the picture folders. following options are available: used within six seconds, the upper
A “Please wait” message Info: Press to turn file name and lower bar options will disappear.
displays until the search is information on or off. Touch-tap the screen to re-display
finished. the upper and lower bar.
S : Press to display a previous
picture if not in slide show mode.
r : Press to toggle between slide
show mode and manual mode.
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Audio Players To avoid damage to the CD player: Press X to eject a disc from the
. Do not use scratched or CD player. If the disc is not removed
CD Player damaged discs. within a short period of time, it is
automatically pulled back into the
The CD player is capable of playing:
. Do not apply labels to discs. The player.
labels could get caught in the
. Most audio CDs player. Playing an Audio CD
. CD-R . Insert only one disc at a time.
. CD-RW . Keep the loading slot free of
. MP3, unprotected WMA, and foreign materials, liquids, and
AAC formats debris.
When playing any compatible . Use a marking pen to label the
recordable disc, the sound quality top of the disc.
may be reduced due to the disc, the
Loading and Ejecting Discs
method of recording, the quality of
the music recorded, or how the disc To load a disc:
has been handled. 1. Press the CD screen button on
1. Turn the vehicle on. the Home Page or select CD
There may be increased skipping, 2. Insert a disc into the slot, right from the source pop-up to
difficulty reading recorded tracks, side up. The player pulls it in the display the CD main page.
finding tracks, and/or loading and rest of the way. If the disc is
ejecting. If these problems occur, 2. Press the Menu screen button to
damaged or improperly loaded, display the menu options.
check the disc for damage or try a there is an error and the disc
known good disc. ejects. 3. Press to select the option.
The disc automatically plays once
loaded.
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On the CD main page, the track

. Press and hold to fast forward . There was a problem while
number displays and the Song, through a track. Release the burning the disc.
Artist, and Album information button to return to playing . The label is caught in the CD
displays when available. speed. Elapsed time displays. player.
Use the following radio controls to TUNE/MENU: Turn to the right or If the CD is not playing correctly, try
play the disc: left to select the next or previous a known good CD.
track. Press this knob to select from
k (Play/Pause): Use to pause or the list. If a track is selected from If any error continues, contact your
resume play. the menu, the system plays the dealer.
r SEEK (Previous/Reverse): track and returns to the CD screen.
. Press to seek to the beginning of
USB
Error Messages
the current or previous track. Playing from a USB
If the track has been playing for If Disc Error displays and/or the disc
less than five seconds, it seeks comes out, it could be due to: A USB mass storage or Certified
to the previous track. If longer . The disc has an invalid or Windows Vista®/Media Transfer
than five seconds, the current unknown format. Protocol (MTP) device can be
track starts from the beginning. connected to the USB port.
. The disc is very hot. Try the disc
. Press and hold to fast reverse again when the temperature The USB port is in the center
through a track. Release the returns to normal. console.
button to return to playing . The road is very rough. Try the The USB icon displays when the
speed. Elapsed time displays. disc again when the road is USB device is connected.
SEEK [ (Next/Forward): smoother. USB Media Formats
. Press to seek to the next track.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, The USB port will support the
or upside down. following media formats:
. The air is very humid. Try the . MP3
disc again later.
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. Unprotected WMA thousands of other famous artist 2. Press Radio Settings, then press
. Unprotected AAC nicknames as voice commands to Gracenote Options.
access music. See Voice 3. Press Normalization to turn on
Gracenote® Recognition on page 68. or off.
Gracenote technology embedded Normalization: Normalization helps
into the radio helps manage and Cover Art: The Gracenote
to improve the voice recognition embedded database contains cover
navigate the USB device music accuracy for titles that sound similar.
collection. When a USB device is art or album art information for the
It also helps group long lists of music on the USB device. If the
connected to the radio, Gracenote genres into 10 common genres. For
identifies the music collection and music is recognized by Gracenote
example, there may be multiple rock and does have cover art, Gracenote
delivers the correct album, artist genres in the media library;
name, genres, and cover art on the will use the cover art found in the
normalization will group all those embedded database and display it
screen. If information is missing, into one rock Genre. Normalization
Gracenote will fill it in. on the radio. User predefined cover
default is off. art will always be used first. If no
Searching Music Library Using cover art is found Gracenote will
Voice Recognition use generic Genre graphics or
Voice Recognition: Gracenote images of artists.
improves music search and More Like This
navigation by identifying bands,
artists, and albums names that may The Gracenote database contains
be hard to pronounce, irregular attributes for Music, such as genre,
spellings, and nicknames. For era of music, region, artist type,
example, Gracenote helps the mood, etc. Use this to create a
system understand artist names like playlist of up to 30 songs "more like"
To turn Normalization on: currently listened to song. This
“INXS” or “Mötley Crüe.” It also
allows the use of names like: “The 1. Press CONFIG or Config on the playlist will be stored in the Playlist
Boss,” “G.N.R,” “The Fab Four,” and Home Page. Menu when the device is
reconnected. If songs are removed
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from the device, the system will music search will be available. The ‐ Playlist entries must be in the
simply skip over those songs and radio will index and store two form of relative paths.
play the next available song. devices with up to 10,000 songs on ‐ The system attribute for
Use the touch screen or voice each device. folders/files that contain audio
recognition to create a More Like USB MP3 Player and USB Drives data must not be set.
This Playlist. See “Voice . To play a USB device, do one of the
Recognition Commands” in Voice The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply following:
Recognition on page 68.
with the USB Mass Storage . Connect the USB and it begins
Gracenote Indexing Class specification (USB MSC). to play.
While Gracenote is indexing, . Hard disk drives are not . Press the Now Playing screen
infotainment features are available supported. button on the Home Page.
including selecting music from the . The radio will not be able to play
menu. Voice recognition music will
. Press SOURCE to scroll until
back write-protected music. the USB source screen is
not be available until the radio has
completed indexing the device. . File systems supported: FAT32, available.
Devices with more music may take NTFS, Linux, and HFS+. . Press b / g on the steering
longer to index. The device will . The following restrictions apply wheel controls to play CD, Artist,
index when plugged into the radio for the data stored on a USB Album, Song Title, or Song
for the first time. When Indexing is MP3 player or USB device: Genre. See Voice Recognition
removed from the screen, the radio on page 68.
is ready to support music search. ‐ Maximum folder structure
On the next connection or ignition depth: 8 levels. The following playlist formats are
cycle, Indexing will show briefly on ‐ Maximum number of MP3/ supported:
the screen. The radio is searching WMA files that can be . M3U (Standard and Extended)
for changes to the device and displayed: 10,000.
preparing the music list. If there are
. iTunes
no changes, the voice recognition . PLS (Standard)
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. WAX previous track plays. If playing 2. The radio will show "Playlist
. ASX longer than five seconds, the Creation Succeeded" and
.
current track restarts. continue playing the
RMP current song.
. Press and hold to reverse
The radio supports plugging a cell quickly through playback. Playlist Creation Failed may
phone in as a USB drive as long as Release to return to playing appear if a song is not found in
the cell phone supports USB mass speed. Elapsed time displays. the Gracenote Database.
storage class or has USB disc drive
support enabled. SEEK [ (Next/Forward): Delete Automatic Playlist: Press
to delete a More Like This playlist.
While the USB source is active, use . Press to seek to the next track.
the following to operate USB Folders: Press to open a folder list
. Press and hold to advance to access the files within the folder
function:
quickly through playback. structure.
TUNE/MENU Knob: Turn to scroll Release to return to playing
through the list. Turn quickly to fast speed. Elapsed time displays. Playlists:
scroll alphabetically through large 1. Press to view the playlists on
lists. USB Menu
the USB.
k (Play/Pause): Press to start, The following are available through
the USB Menu: 2. Select a playlist to view the list
pause, or resume play of the current of all songs in that playlist.
media source. Shuffle: Press to play the tracks
randomly. Press again to stop 3. Select a song from the list to
r SEEK (Previous/Reverse): begin playback.
shuffle.
. Press to seek to the beginning of Artists:
the current or previous track. Play More Like This:
If the track has been playing for 1. Press to automatically create a 1. Press to view the list of artists
less than five seconds, the playlist of songs that are like the on the USB.
song currently playing. 2. Select an artist name to view a
list of all albums by the artist.
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3. To select a song, press All File System and Naming There may be problems with the
Songs or press an album and The songs, artists, albums, and operation and function in the
then select a song from the list. genres are taken from the file’s following situations:
Albums: song information and are only . When connecting an iPod on
1. Press to view the albums on displayed if present. The radio which a more recent version of
the USB. displays the file name as the track the firmware is installed than is
name if the song information is not supported by the infotainment
2. Select the album to view a list of available. system.
all songs on the album.
Playing from an iPod® . When connecting an iPod on
3. Select a song from the list to which firmware from other
begin playback. This feature supports the following providers is installed.
iPod models:
Genres: To connect an iPod:
. iPod classic® (6th generation)
1. Press to view the genres on 1. Connect one end of the standard
the USB. . iPod nano® (3G, 4G, 5G, iPod USB cable to the iPod's
and 6G) dock connector.
2. Select a genre to view a list of
all songs of that genre. . iPod touch® (1G, 2G, 3G, 2. Connect the other end to the
and 4G) USB port in the center console.
3. Select a song from the list to
begin playback. . iPhone® (2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, iPod music information displays on
and 4S) the radio’s display and begins
Songs:
. iPad® playing through the vehicle’s audio
1. Press to display a list of all system.
songs on the USB.
The iPod battery recharges
2. Songs are displayed as they are automatically while the vehicle is on.
stored on the disc. To begin The iPod shuts off and stops
playback, select a song from charging when the vehicle is
the list. shut off.
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If the iPod is an unsupported model, songs. The playlist will appear in the 2. Select an artist name to view a
it can still be listened to in the Playlist category of the menu for list of all albums with songs by
vehicle by connecting to the future listening. the artist.
auxiliary input jack using a standard 1. Press to automatically create a 3. Select an album.
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. playlist of songs that are More 4. Select the song from the list to
iPod Menu Like the song currently playing. begin playback.
2. The radio will show “Playlist Albums:
Creation Succeeded” and
continue playing the 1. Press to view the albums on
current song. the iPod.
Delete Automatic Playlists: Press 2. Select an album name to view a
to delete a More Like this playlist. list of all songs on the album or
select All Songs to view all
Playlists: songs on the iPod.
1. Press to view the playlists on 3. Select the song from the list to
the iPod. begin playback.
Use the iPod Menu to select:
2. Select a playlist name to view a Genres:
Shuffle: Press to play the tracks list of all songs in the playlist.
randomly. Press again to stop 1. Press to view the genres on
shuffle. 3. Select the song from the list to the iPod.
begin playback.
Play More Like This: Allows the 2. Select a genre name to view a
radio to create playlists with song/ Artists: list of artists of that genre.
tracks that are similar to what is 1. Press to view the artists on
being listen to. The radio will create 3. Select an artist to view albums
the iPod. or All Albums to view all albums
a playlist with up to 30 similar
of that genre.
4. Select Artist to view albums.
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5. Select Album to view songs. 2. Select the audiobook from the select dock connector or disconnect
6. Select the song from the list to list to begin playback. and reconnect the dock connector
begin playback. on the device.
Playing from an iPhone
Songs: or iPad® Some functionality may differ based
on operating system version on
1. Press to view a list of all songs This feature supports iPhone 3G, device.
on the iPod. iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and 4S,
and iPad. USB Troubleshooting
2. Select the song from the list to
begin playback. Follow the same instructions as If the device is not being recognized
stated earlier for using an iPod. To or the music is missing screen
Podcasts: information, restore the radio
use voice recognition to play music,
1. Press to view the podcasts on say “Play USB,” “Play Artist,” “Play defaults:
the iPod. Album,” “Play Song,” or “Play 1. Press Config.
2. Select a podcast name to begin Genre.” See Voice Recognition on
page 68. 2. Press Vehicle Settings.
playback.
iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad 3. Press Return to Factory
Composers: Settings.
Troubleshooting
1. Press to view the composers on 4. Press Yes.
the iPod. When an iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad are connected through USB Pair the phone again and the device
2. Select the composer to view a and Bluetooth, the audio may not be will have to index again.
list of songs by that composer. heard when the iPod source on the
radio is selected. If a phone call is Bluetooth Audio and Voice
3. Select a song from the list to
received while listening to the iPod Recognition
begin playback.
source and there is no audio for the See Bluetooth Audio on page 44
Audiobooks:
iPod after the source, then go to the and Voice Recognition on page 68
1. Press to view the audiobooks on Airplay icon on the device and for information using voice
the iPod. recognition with Bluetooth audio.
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Make sure all devices have the If an auxiliary device has already 2. Music can be launched by doing
latest software downloaded. been connected, but a different one of the following:
source is currently active, do one of . Press the Bluetooth Audio
Auxiliary Devices the following: screen button on the
. Press SOURCE to scroll all of Home Page.
This vehicle has an auxiliary input
jack in the center console. Possible the available audio source . Press SOURCE until
auxiliary audio sources include: screens, until the AUX source Bluetooth Audio is selected.
screen is selected.
. Laptop computer . Press the SRC button on
. Say “Play Front AUX” using the steering wheel controls
. MP3 player voice recognition to play the until Bluetooth Audio is
. Tape player auxiliary device . See Voice selected. See Steering
Recognition on page 68. Wheel Controls on page 9.
This jack is not an audio output. Do
not plug headphones into the . Use voice recognition. See
auxiliary input jack. Set up any Bluetooth Audio
Voice Recognition on
auxiliary device while the vehicle is If equipped, music may be played page 68.
in P (Park). from a paired Bluetooth device. See
“Pairing a Phone/Device” under The music can be controlled by
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable either the infotainment controls or
from the auxiliary device to the Bluetooth on page 74.
the controls on the device.
auxiliary input jack. When a device To play music through a Bluetooth
is connected, the system device: When a phone is connected to the
automatically begins playing audio system through Bluetooth Audio the
from the device over the vehicle 1. Power on the device, pair, and phone notifications and sounds may
speakers. connect the device. not be heard on the phone until
Bluetooth is disconnected.
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Notification features may vary based When selecting Bluetooth audio as Navigation
on the phone. Check the phone a source, the radio may source to
manufacturer’s information for the Bluetooth Audio Paused screen
notification support. with no audio playing. Press play on Using the Navigation
Bluetooth Audio Menu the device or push k to begin System
playback. This may happen
Press the Menu screen button and depending on how the device
the following may display: communicates over Bluetooth.
Shuffle: Press the TUNE/MENU Some phones support sending
knob to turn shuffle on or off. Not all Bluetooth music information to
devices support the shuffle feature. display on the radio. When the radio
When selecting Bluetooth audio, the receives this information, it will
Bluetooth device internal music check to see if any album art is
player may not open depending on available and display it.
the status of the device. All devices When playing music on the radio Use the NAV button on the
launch and play back audio from a Bluetooth device, make sure faceplate or Home Page to access
differently. Make sure the correct the Bluetooth device is unlocked the navigation map.
audio source is playing on the and the intended music application
device for Bluetooth audio playback Press the NAV button again to
is showing on the home screen.
on the radio. When the vehicle is change between alternative views of
not moving, use the device to begin For iPhone/iPod touch and iPad the normal split and full map views.
playback. devices, Bluetooth Audio will not
work if the device is connected
through the USB and Bluetooth at
the same time.
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Heading Indicator Map Modes

The Menu screen button at the

bottom right side of the display
accesses the Navigation Menu. Press Heading Indicator to display Press to change the view of the
the Map View. There are three maps while using the navigation
The touch-sensitive buttons indicator settings: function. The system offers a variety
available are: of full and split views. Some views
. 2D North Up: Displays North at
the top of the map screen are only selectable when route
regardless of the direction the guidance is active.
vehicle is traveling.
. 2D Heading Up: Displays the
direction the vehicle is traveling.
The shaded triangle icon points
North.
. 3D Heading Up: Is the same as
2D Heading Up, but the map is An alternative method to change the
in 3D. view of the maps would be to press
the map mode icon.
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Traffic
. Traffic Settings: Press to POIs Along Route
customize traffic options. This
feature can also be accessed by Press to display a search list of
pressing the traffic light screen POIs that lie along or near the route
button displayed at the left lower to the destination. Select the
side of the map screen. See desired POI.
Configure Menu on page 60 in Show POIs on Map
this section.
POIs Nearby

Press Traffic to display the Traffic

Menu. Press the desired option.
Options available are:
. All Traffic Events: Press to view
all reported traffic events while
on or off a planned route. Press to customize which major POI
. Traffic Events on Route: Press categories are displayed on
to view traffic events while on a Press to display a search list of the map.
planned route. nearby POIs. Select the Switch Route Time/Destination
desired POI.
Press to customize the Arrival/
Travel time and Waypoint/
Destination information displayed in
the main map screen.
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Current Position Information Map Scales The scale can be configured for
Press to display a split screen English or metric units. To change
showing detailed information about from English to metric, see “Driver
the vehicle position. This feature Information Center (DIC)” in the
can also be accessed by pressing owner manual.
the vehicle information tab on the Scroll Features
lower center of the display. The
location can be saved to the
Address Book by pressing Save in
the split screen.
Destination Information There are two methods to change
Press to display a split map screen the map scale:
showing the next waypoint/ . Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
destination. The location can be
. To scroll within the map, touch
clockwise or counterclockwise to anywhere on the map screen
saved to the Address Book by zoom out or in.
pressing Save in the split screen. and the scroll symbol displays.
. Press the Map Scale + or − . Tap the map to center at that
Map Adjustments button on the bottom corners of location on the screen.
The system lets you adjust the scale the map screen to change the
zoom level.
. Press and hold the screen in any
of view on the map. Also, as you direction outside the scroll
drive, the map scrolls automatically The map scale bar times out if symbol to scroll the map in that
based on the direction of travel. the zoom level is not changed direction.
within a few seconds.
. Scroll speed increases when
touching closer to the edge of
the screen.
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. Press NAV on the faceplate to
exit map scrolling and return to
Detailed Areas Navigation Symbols
the current vehicle location on Road network attributes are Following are the most common
the map. contained in the map database for symbols that appear on a map
detailed areas. Attributes include screen.
information such as street names,
street addresses, and turn
restrictions. A detailed area includes
all major highways, service roads,
and residential roads. The detailed
areas include points of interest
(POIs) such as restaurants, airports,
Press the cycling arrows located at banks, hospitals, police stations,
the top of the map screen to toggle gas stations, tourist attractions, and The vehicle symbol indicates the
from the normal top bar (Home and historical monuments. The map current position and heading
Fav) to the audio information bar. database may not include data for direction of the vehicle on the map.
newly constructed areas or map
Maps database corrections. The
This section includes basic navigation system provides full
information about the map route guidance in the detailed map
database. areas.
The data is stored in the internal
flash memory that is used in the The destination symbol marks the
navigation system. final destination after a route has
been planned.
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If waypoints have been added to the Heading up view displays the

current route, each waypoint direction the vehicle is traveling at
destination displays estimated time the top of the map screen. The
and distance. shaded triangle indicates North.
Press this screen symbol to change
to 3D mode.
The waypoint symbol marks one or The 3D symbol is the same as the
more set waypoints. Heading up symbol, but the map is
A waypoint is a stopover destination in 3D.
point added to the planned route.
The estimated time and distance to This symbol indicates that the map
the destination are displayed. view is North up: North up displays
North at the top of the map screen
regardless of the direction the
vehicle is traveling.
Select this screen symbol to change The No GPS symbol appears when
the view to Heading up or 3D. there is no Global Positioning
System (GPS) satellite signal.

This symbol indicates that the map

view is Heading up.
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Driving on a Route Destination

Urgent Maneuver Alert
The system will give an indication
that the next maneuver is close.

This symbol at the bottom of a map

screen changes the current map
mode screen.

If route guidance is not active, press

the Destination Entry screen button
on the Home Page to access the
Driving on a Highway Destination Entry screen. Several
options can be selected to plan a
This symbol on the right of the map route by entering destinations.
screen displays the speed limit Some destination entry items such
while on a route. The speed limit as Previous Destinations, Address
may not be accurate due to Book, and My Home may be grayed
changes from the Department of out if no destination was previously
Transportation, the local entered or saved.
municipalities, or older map data. Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Always follow the posted speed limit
on the road. Driving on a Residential Road Letters of the alphabet, symbols,
punctuation, and numbers, when
available, display on the navigation
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screen as alpha/numeric keyboards. If no state or province has been City: Enter a city name.
The alpha keyboard displays when entered previously, the city and Street: Enter a street name.
data needs to be entered. state fields are not available. Press
the screen button at the right of the House No.: Enter a valid address
QWERTY or ABCDEF: Press to number.
toggle between QWERTY or city name to select a state or
ABCDEF keyboard character province. Intersection: Enter a street name
layouts. If the state or province was that intersects with the selected
previously set and is displayed, street.
Symbols: Use to select symbols.
press the screen button at the right Entering the city name first:
Space: Use to enter a space of the city name to change the
between characters or the words of selected state or province. 1. Enter the city name.
a name. 2. Enter the street name. Use the
To make name selection easier, the
Delete: Press to delete an incorrect system highlights only characters Delete screen button to delete
character that has been selected. that are available after the an incorrectly entered character.
Address Entry previously entered one. A list displays if six or fewer
names are available. If there are
more than six, there is a match
counter with a number of
available streets. Press the List
screen button to view the list and
select the street.
3. Enter the house number.
Press the Address screen button to
4. Press the Done screen button at
display the Enter Address screen.
any time and the system tries to
Set a route by entering the state
resolve a destination based on
name, city name, street name, State: Enter a state name.
house number, and intersection.
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the entered information, then 2. Make sure the correct country,

displays it on the Destination state, city are present, then
Confirmation screen. select Search.
3. Enter the POI name.
4. Select a few of the characters or
spell the name in full, by using
the alpha keyboard.
5. Press the List screen button,
The POI entry list allows selection of or if the list has six or fewer
a destination search by category, items, a list of POIs will
name, or number. immediately display.
Entering by POI name: 6. Press the desired POI.
5. Press the Start Guidance screen
button and the route calculates.
Points of Interest (POI)

Press the Points of Interest screen 1. Select Search by Name. 7. Press the Start Guidance screen
button on the Destination Entry button and the route calculates.
page. Several options can be
selected to plan a route.
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Previous Destinations 2. Enter an address using any of 3. Press the Start Guidance screen
the destination methods button and the route calculates.
(Address Entry, POI Entry, etc.). To edit Address Book entries:
3. On the Destination Confirmation 1. Select an item from the
screen, select Save. address book.
4. The system displays the options 2. On the Destination Confirmation
Name, Number, Icon, and Done. screen, select Edit.
Select a destination from the Press Done to save the
Previous Destination List. Up to destination. 3. The system displays the options
15 points that have been previously Name, Number, Icon, and
5. To customize the address book Delete. Press Delete to delete
entered can be recalled. If the list is entry, select Name, Number,
full, the oldest destinations are the destination from the
or Icon. address book.
automatically deleted once the
newest destinations are added. If a destination is already saved to 4. To customize the address book
the address book, press Destination entry, select Name, Number,
Address Book Entry on the Home Page to display or Icon.
the Address Book screen button.
Choose a destination by selecting Latitude/Longitude Coordinates
an address that has been stored in
the address book.
1. Press the Address Book screen
button. A list displays the
If no destination is saved to the address book entries.
address book, save a destination: 2. Select the destination from
1. Press Destination on the the list. Choose a destination based on
Home Page. latitudinal and longitudinal
coordinates.
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Favorite Routes Selecting a Favorite Route:

1. Press the Home Page
Destination Entry button to
display the Favorite Routes
screen button.
2. Press the Favorite Routes
screen button to display a list of
Adding a Favorite Route: available favorite routes.
To enter the location as coordinates, 1. Press the Home Page 3. Scroll and select a favorite route.
latitude and longitude: Destination Entry button to 4. Press the Start Guidance screen
1. Press Destination on the Home display the Favorite Routes button. The route calculates.
Page. Press the Latitude and screen button.
Deleting a favorite route:
Longitude screen button to 2. Press the Favorite Routes
display the screen above. screen button to display Add 1. Press the Home Page
Favorite Route. Destination Entry button to
2. Select Latitude or Longitude to
display the Favorite Routes
change. Enter the coordinates in 3. Select Add Favorite Route and screen button. Press this button
degrees, minutes, and seconds. enter a favorite route name. to display the list of available
Then press Back to save
4. Press OK and the display favorite routes.
and exit.
returns to the favorite routes list. 2. Scroll and select the route to be
3. Press the Search screen button
5. Select the favorite route and add deleted.
if the information is correct.
a waypoint using any of the 3. Press Edit.
4. Press the Start Guidance screen destination methods, such as
button. The route calculates. address entry, POI entry, etc. 4. Press Delete Favorite Route.
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Changing the route name: any of the destination entry methods

. Press the Zoom in/out button on
(Address Entry, POI Entry, etc.). the screen and press the map to
1. Press the Home Page locate the destination to select.
Destination Entry button to Select Save as Home from the
Destination Confirmation screen. Press and hold a finger on the
display the Favorite Routes map to activate fast scrolling.
screen button. Press this button If a destination is already saved as
to display the list of available home, press the Home Page
. Press the Go button on the
favorite routes. Destination Entry button to display bottom of the screen to display
the My Home screen button. Press the Destination Confirmation
2. Press the Edit screen button. screen.
this button to start route guidance.
3. Select Edit Name. . Press the Start Guidance screen
Select from Map
4. Using the keypad, enter button. The route calculates.
the name.
Destination Confirmation
5. Press the Done screen button.
Multiple options are available on the
The new name will be in the
Destination Confirmation screen:
Favorite Routes Menu.
Start Guidance: Press to start a
My Home route calculation to the displayed
. Press the Home Page destination.
Destination Entry button to Show on Map: Press to switch to
display the Select from Map the map view with the displayed
screen button. Press this button destination centered on the map.
to display the map screen with a
scroll symbol centered on Route Options: Press to change
the map. route options. See “Route Options”
If no home destination is entered, following.
save a destination by pressing the
Home Page Destination Entry
button. Enter a destination using
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Call: Press to initiate a phone call Alternative Routes: If enabled, the Use Highways: Deselect to avoid
to the displayed phone number, system will provide an additional major roads.
if phone capability is available. screen after Start Guidance has Use Toll Roads: Deselect to avoid
Save as Home: Press to save the been selected. Select Fastest, toll roads.
displayed destination as your home Shortest, or Eco calculated routes
before selecting GO. Use Ferries: Deselect to avoid
destination. The home destination ferries.
will be stored at the top of the list of Fastest: This calculates for the
destinations in the address book. quickest route. Use Tunnels: Deselect to avoid
tunnels.
Save/Edit: Press to save the Shortest: This calculates for the
displayed destination into the shortest route. Use Time Restricted: Deselect to
address book. If the displayed avoid time restricted roads.
Eco: This calculates for the most
destination is already stored in the fuel efficient route based on speed Use Car Train: Deselect to avoid
address book, Edit will show as the and distance. car trains.
menu item.
Under the Route Options menu, Menu with Route Guidance
Route Options there are route preferences that by Active
default are all enabled.
A checkmark placed next to each
preference indicates this. All of
these preferences are used when
calculating the route. If any of these
preferences are unselected, the
route will be calculated without
including these preferences.

Press to display various route

options.
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Several functions can be performed Turn List Detour

after a destination has been Press Detour to display the route
entered. Press the Home Page detour options. Select to detour the
Destination Entry screen button to whole route or by a specific
access the Destination Menu distance.
screen.
Route Options
Cancel Guidance
This feature can be accessed from
Press Cancel Guidance to cancel the Destination Confirmation Menu
the current route. and Destination Menu with Route
Destination List Guidance Active. See “Destination
Select Turn List to view a list of
Confirmation” for more information.
maneuvers for the entire route.
Press the Avoid screen button next Voice Prompt
to one of the turn maneuvers to
Select Voice Prompt to view options
avoid a segment of roads.
to disable or manage navigation
A maximum of eight avoided
voice prompts and traffic alert
segments are allowed.
prompts.
Avoid List
Waypoints
Select Avoid List to display a list of
Up to three waypoints can be added
avoided road segments with the
Select Destination List to view to the current route. The waypoints
option to remove the avoided items
options for organizing waypoints. can be sorted (moved) or deleted.
from the list.
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To save a destination list as a

favorite route, select Save as
Favorite Route.

OnStar® Destination
Download
The destination download lets an
OnStar® subscriber ask an OnStar
To add a waypoint: 3. Select the waypoints to be Advisor to download a destination to
deleted. Press the Delete screen the navigation system. OnStar will
1. From the Destination List menu, send address information and
press Add Waypoint. button.
location coordinates of the
2. Enter the waypoint by any of the The Sort Waypoint feature allows destination into the navigation
add destination methods. The reorganization of the destination list. system.
system calculates and highlights To sort a waypoint:
the route and the route can be Using Destination Download
1. From the Destination menu,
started. press Destination List. If the navigation radio screen is
3. To add more waypoints, press turned off before a download, the
2. Press Sort Waypoints. system automatically turns the
Add Waypoint to add the
waypoint in the order desired on 3. Select the waypoint to move. screen on and displays a download
the route. confirmation message. The radio
4. Select the location to move the remains on after the download.
To delete a waypoint: waypoint to.
The navigation system displays
1. From the Destination menu, Instead of deleting individual “Please wait” as the address is
press Destination List. waypoints, select Delete All searched within the map database.
Waypoints to delete all waypoints at
2. Press Delete Waypoints. the same time.
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If the address is not found within the Show on Map: Press to display the
. All other buttons on the pop-up
map database, the system may use Map Screen. screen operate as described
latitude and longitude coordinates to under “Route Guidance Not
Call: Press to initiate a call with Active.”
locate the destination. Bluetooth Phone (if available) or
If the system is unable to locate the OnStar Hands-Free Calling. Previous Destinations
address, the Destination Not Found Save as Home: Press to set an Previously downloaded OnStar
screen displays. address as a home destination. destinations are saved under
Route Guidance Not Active Previous Destinations in the
Save: Press to save the
navigation system, where they can
If an OnStar destination is downloaded destination to the
be accessed or saved to the
downloaded while route guidance is address book.
Address Book.
not active, the navigation system Route Guidance Active
displays a pop-up screen with the
following screen functions: If an OnStar destination is Configure Menu
downloaded while route guidance is The Configuration Menu is used to
already active, the system displays adjust features and preferences,
a pop-up screen with the following such as Sound, Radio, Nav
screen function: (Navigation), Display, or Time
. Press Start Guidance; the Settings.
navigation system adds the
downloaded destination before
the next waypoint of the existing
route (closest to the current
vehicle position).
Start Guidance: Press to start
route calculation to the 1. Press the Config screen button
destination(s) received. on the Home Page.
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Languages to display the Set Time Format: Press the

languages. Select the desired 12 Hour screen button for standard
language. time; press the 24 Hour screen
button for military time.
Time and Date Settings
Press the Back screen button to
save the adjustments.
Radio Settings
Press the Config button on the
2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until the Home Page or the CONFIG button
desired option displays. Select on the faceplate to enter the menu
the desired settings to change. options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
See the owner manual for or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
information on adjusting most through the available options. Press
vehicle settings. See “Navigation the TUNE/MENU knob or press
Settings” and “Navigation From the Time and Date Settings
screen button, press to display the Radio Settings to display the radio
Settings Button” in this section. settings menu. Press this feature to
Time and Date Settings menu.
Languages make changes for radio information
Set Time: Press the + or − to displayed, preset pages, Auto
Press the Config button on the increase or decrease the Hours and Volume Control, and XM Categories
Home Page or the CONFIG button Minutes displayed on the clock. Restore. See Satellite Radio on
on the faceplate to enter the menu page 18, for more information about
Set Date: Press the + and − to
options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob XM Categories.
increase or decrease the day.
or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll
through the available options. Press The Radio Settings are:
the TUNE/MENU knob or press Auto Volume: Select OFF, Low,
Medium, or High sensitivity to
automatically adjust the volume to
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minimize the effects of unwanted Number of Favorite Pages: Press Navigation Settings Button
background noise that can result to select the number of FAV pages
from changing road surfaces, driving to be displayed.
speeds, or open windows. This XM Categories: Press to
feature works best at lower volume customize which available XM
settings where background noise is Categories are used and displayed.
typically louder than the sound
system volume. Software Version Information:
Press to display information about
Gracenote Options: Press to the system and update software if
enable/disable Normalization used available.
to improve voice recognition and
media groupings. See CD Player on Phone Settings Various navigation system settings
page 36, USB on page 37, Auxiliary are available through the
See Bluetooth on page 74 in the Configuration Menu. Some options
Devices on page 44, and Bluetooth
“Phone” section for more are only available after a route is
Audio on page 44.
information on phone settings. planned.
XM Channel Graphics: Press to
enable/disable the XM Audio page Navigation Settings Press Navigation Settings to access
background on the XM Channel Press the Config button on the the navigation system settings.
display. Home Page to enter the setup
Startup Volume: Press to set the menu. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
maximum volume level for startup or touch-tap the scroll bar until the
that will be used even if a higher Navigation Settings option displays.
volume had been set when the radio Select this feature to make changes
was turned off. to Voice Prompt, Traffic Settings,
Guidance Alert, Bread Crumbs, and
Delete Saved Destinations.
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Voice Prompt Traffic Settings

. Sort by Name: Press to display
traffic events in alphabetical
order.
Show Traffic Events on Map:
Press to display traffic icons on
the map.

The Voice Prompt Menu allows Press to display the Traffic

changes to the voice prompt Settings menu.
features. Traffic Events (On/Off): Press to
Navigation Voice Prompts: Select enable or disable the traffic feature.
the On or Off button to turn the Traffic Alert Prompts (On/Off):
voice instructions on or off while
. All Traffic Events On: Press to
Press to enable or disable the traffic enable display of all traffic icons
traveling on a planned route. voice prompts. on the map.
Traffic Alert Prompts: Select the Alert if Better Route Available:
On or Off button to turn the traffic
. All Traffic Events Off: Press to
Press to prompt an alert if a better disable display of all traffic icons
voice prompt on or off while route is available.
traveling on a planned route. on the map.
Sort Method: Press to display a . User Defined Events: Press to
Navigation Voice: Select submenu of sort options.
Navigation Voice Volume to change define the individual types of
the volume of the navigation . Sort by Distance: Press to icons that are displayed for
prompts. display traffic events in order of traffic flow and traffic conditions.
distance with the closest event
shown first.
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Traffic Flow Traffic Conditions

The traffic flow status will display in The following traffic condition icons
green, yellow, or red lines beside may display:
the road.
. Red indicates significantly
impaired traffic flow with average Alert Road Condition
speed less than 40 km/h
(25 mph).
. Yellow indicates slightly impaired Stopped Traffic Traffic Jam
traffic flow with average speed
between 40 and 73 km/h (25 and
45 mph).
. Green indicates normal traffic Road Visibility Other
flow with average speed above
73 km/h (45 mph). Delete Saved Destinations
Closed Roads, Traffic Delays, Accident Road Closed
Roadwork, Incidents, and
Advisories
Select the traffic event group for
display on the map screen. Some
events may cover more than one
traffic condition. See the following
traffic conditions.
Lane Narrows Road Work,
Construction
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Press to delete all saved Vehicle Settings Display Off: Press to turn off the
destinations. A Delete Saved display. The display will return when
See “Vehicle Personalization” in the
Destinations submenu displays. any radio buttons are pressed or the
owner manual.
Select the desired options for screen is touched (if equipped).
deletion and press delete at the Display Settings Map Settings: Press to enter the
bottom to continue. A confirmation submenu to change Automatic
screen displays requesting to delete Press the Config button on the
Home Page or the CONFIG button Zoom, enable Speed Limit display
or cancel. on map, and change Map Display
on the faceplate, then select Display
Guidance Alerts Settings from the list. settings.
Map Display: Press to change the
screen background.
. The Automatic setting adjusts
the screen background
automatically depending on the
exterior lighting conditions.
. The Day setting brightens the
map background.
Press to enable the guidance alert
. The Night setting darkens the
The following options may display: map background.
pop-up to be viewed on the map or
on the main screens such as audio, Select Buttons for First Home To change the overall brightness
weather, phone, etc. A checkmark Page: Press to customize the first setting for the display, use the
appears to indicate the guidance page of the Home Page. vehicle interior lighting instrument
alert mode is on. panel illumination control.
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. Satellites are being repaired or . The vehicle has been transferred
Global Positioning improved. by a vehicle carrier or a ferry.
System (GPS) .
For more information if the GPS is The current position calibration
The position of the vehicle is not functioning properly, see is set incorrectly.
determined by using satellite Problems with Route Guidance on
signals, various vehicle signals, and
. The vehicle is traveling at high
page 67 and If the System Needs speed.
map data. Service on page 67.
At times, other interference such as
. The vehicle changes directions
the satellite condition, road Vehicle Positioning more than once, or the vehicle is
configuration, condition of the turning on a turn table in a
At times, the position of the vehicle parking lot.
vehicle, and/or other circumstances on the map could be inaccurate due
can affect the navigation system's to one or more of the following
. The vehicle is entering and/or
ability to determine the accurate reasons: exiting a parking lot, garage, or a
position of the vehicle. lot with a roof.
. The road system has changed.
The GPS shows the current position . The GPS signal is not received.
of the vehicle using signals sent by
. The vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as sand,
. A roof carrier is installed on the
the GPS Satellites. When the vehicle.
vehicle is not receiving signals from gravel, or snow.
the satellites, a symbol appears on . The vehicle is traveling on
. Tire chains have been installed.
the map screen. See Navigation winding roads or long straight . The tires are replaced or worn.
Symbols on page 49. roads. . The tire pressure for the tires is
This system might not be available . The vehicle is approaching a tall incorrect.
or interference can occur if any of building or a large vehicle.
the following are true:
. This is the first navigation use
. The surface streets run parallel after the map data is updated.
. Signals are obstructed by tall to a freeway.
buildings, trees, large trucks,
. The 12-volt battery is
or a tunnel. disconnected for several days.
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. The vehicle is driving in heavy . Automatic rerouting might
traffic where driving is at low display a route returning to the
If the System Needs
speeds, and the vehicle is set waypoint if heading for a Service
stopped and started repeatedly. destination without passing If the navigation system needs
through a set waypoint. service and the steps listed here
Problems with Route . The route prohibits the entry of a have been followed but there are
Guidance vehicle due to a regulation by still problems, see your dealer for
time or season or any other assistance.
Inappropriate route guidance can
regulation which may be given.
occur under one or more of the
following conditions: . Some routes might not be Map Data Updates
searched. The map data in the vehicle is the
. The turn was not made on the
. The route to the destination most up-to-date information
road indicated.
might not be shown if there are available when the vehicle was
. Route guidance might not be produced. The map data is updated
new roads, if roads have
available when using automatic periodically, provided that the map
recently changed, or if certain
rerouting for the next right or information has changed.
roads are not listed in the map
left turn.
data. See Maps on page 49. For questions about the operation of
. The route might not be changed the navigation system or the update
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
when using automatic rerouting. process, contact the GM Nav Disc
on the map, park with the vehicle
. There is no route guidance when running for two to five minutes, until Center toll-free phone number,
turning at an intersection. the vehicle position updates. Make 1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472)
sure the vehicle is parked in a or go to the center’s website,
. Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally. location that is safe and has a clear
view of the sky and away from large
. It could take a long time to obstruction.
operate automatic rerouting
during high-speed driving.
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www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are Voice Recognition 2. Clearly speak one of the

needed, call the GM Nav Disc commands listed later in this
Center or order a new Map Update Voice recognition allows for section.
online. To order map data, have the hands-free operation of the
vehicle’s Vehicle Identification infotainment system features. Press b / g twice on the steering
Number (VIN) available. See wheel to skip the voice prompt
Voice recognition can be used when messages.
“Vehicle Identification Number the radio is on or when Retained
(VIN)” in the owner manual. Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Canceling Voice Recognition
After receiving the updated map See “Retained Accessory Power
data, see Maps on page 49. (RAP)” in the owner manual. The 1. Press and release $ / i on
system maintains a minimum the steering wheel control to
Database Coverage volume level. cancel a command, if the system
response does not match the
Explanations Using Voice Recognition voice command, or say
Coverage areas vary with respect to “Goodbye” or “Cancel.”
1. Press b / g on the steering
the level of map detail available for wheel. The audio system mutes. 2. The system replies, “Goodbye.”
any given area. Some areas feature A voice prompt states, “Please
greater levels of detail than others. Helpful Hints for Speaking
say a command.” Wait until the
If this happens, it does not mean tone is heard before speaking.
Commands
there is a problem with the system. . When multiple commands are
As the map data is updated, more If there is no tone, make sure
that the volume is turned up. available, choose the command
detail can become available for that works best for you.
areas that previously had limited While voice recognition is active,
detail. See Map Data Updates on . Words in parentheses are
the system displays a g symbol optional. For example, for the
page 67.
in the top right of the screen. command “Tune FM
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(frequency),” saying “Tune FM Canadian French, and Spanish.

. When providing the house
87.7” or “Tune FM” are both The system only recognizes number portion of the address,
valid commands. commands based on the the system recognizes both digit
language selected. format and numerical text. An
. When the command is example would be to say,
recognized, the system will . To increase or decrease the “3-0-0-0-1” or “Thirty
either perform the function or voice volume during a voice Thousand One.”
ask to confirm the choice. recognition session, turn the
volume knob of the radio,
. If the system provides
. When the system does not destination in another country on
recognize the command, the or press the volume steering
wheel control. If the volume is several attempts, say the
system says “pardon.” “Change Country” command and
adjusted during a voice
. If experiencing difficulty with the recognition session, a Volume say the country of interest. The
system recognizing a command, bar appears on the screen country default is the United
confirm that the command is showing the voice volume level States. To enter a destination in
correct. Try saying the command as it is being adjusted. This also Canada or Mexico, the country
clearly or wait for a brief moment changes the volume of the will first have to be changed in
after the tone. guidance prompts. the system.
. Background noise such as a . When using navigation Voice Recognition Help
climate control fan positioned on commands, take the time to
high, open windows, and very To enter the help playback session,
become familiar with the clearly speak one of the help
loud outside noises, even if the address. Long delays when
windows are closed, can cause commands.
giving the address can result in
voice commands to be the system not recognizing the Help: The system plays back more
misunderstood. address or routing to different specific help commands such as
. The system is able to recognize location than intended. Radio Settings for the user to
commands in different choose from.
languages, such as English,
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Radio: Use this command to learn Radio Commands and then say “Dial.” For example,
about how to select a band (AM, say “Call John at Home” or “Call
Tune AM, Tune FM, Tune XM,
FM, or XM), and how to change John at Work.” If a number is not
Tune Pandora, Tune Stitcher:
radio stations by speaking recognized, the first number in the
Instructs the system to go to the
frequency numbers. list will be called.
specific band and the last station.
Phone: Use this command to learn Pair or Connect: Instructs the
Tune AM (frequency), Tune FM
about how to dial, pair a device, system to begin pairing a device.
(frequency), Tune XM (station
or delete a device. Digit Dial: Instructs the system to
number), or Tune XM (station
My Media: Use this command to name): Instructs the system to go dial a phone number one digit at a
learn how to play specific tracks, to the specific station. time. After saying the digits,
artists, albums, devices connected say “Dial.”
Thumbs Up: Instructs the system
to the USB port, or to change Redial or Redial Last Number:
to give the current song or station a
sources. Instructs the system to dial the last
thumbs up in Pandora or Stitcher.
Settings: Use this command to phone number called.
Thumbs Down: Instructs the
learn about how to turn Verbose on Select Device or Change Phone:
system to give the current song or
or off, or set the language. Instructs the system to switch to a
station a thumbs down in Pandora
Voice Recognition Commands or Stitcher. different paired device. The device
must be selected from the screen or
The following list shows the voice Phone Commands using the TUNE/MENU knob.
commands available for the
Dial or Call (phone number or Delete Device: Instructs the
infotainment system with a brief
contact): Instructs the system to system to delete a paired device.
description of each. The commands
start a phone call. For example, say
are listed with the optional words in
“Dial 1 248 123 4567.” To call a
parentheses. To use the voice
phone book contact, say “Dial” or
commands, see the previous
“Call,” say the name and location,
instructions.
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My Media Commands Search Artist (artist name): Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of Instructs the system to show a list of
CD, AUX, USB, or Bluetooth
all songs by a specific artist. For all songs in a specific playlist. For
Audio: Instructs the system to
example, say "Search Artist example, say "Search playlist
change the source.
<artist name>.” <playlist name>.”
Play CD: Instructs the system to
Search Composer (composer Search Audiobook (audiobook
play a CD. For example, say
name): Instructs the system to name): Instructs the system to
“Play CD.”
show a list of all songs by a specific show a list of all tracks in a specific
The following commands only apply composer. For example, say audiobook. For example, say
to USB, iPod, iPhone sources. They "Search Composer "Search audiobook
are supported after the device has <composer name>.” <audiobook name>.”
been indexed.
Search Album (album name): Search Playlist (playlist name):
Play Artist (artist name): Instructs Instructs the system to show a list of Instructs the system to show a list of
the system to play songs by a all songs by a specific album. For all songs in a specific playlist. For
specific artist. For example, say example, say "Search Album example, say "Search playlist
“Play Artist <artist name>.” <album name>.” <playlist name>.”
Play Album (album title): Instructs Search Genre (genre name): Search Podcast (podcast name):
the system to play a specific album. Instructs the system to show a list of Instructs the system to show a list of
Play Song (song title): Instructs all songs for a specific genre. For all tracks in a specific podcast. For
the system to play a specific song. example, say "Search Genre example, say "Search podcast
<genre name>.” <podcast name>.”
Play Genre (genre name):
Instructs the system to play songs Search Folder (folder name): More Like This: Instructs the
of a particular genre. Instructs the system to show a list of system to create a playlist of tracks
all songs in a specific folder. For similar to the current track playing.
example, say "Search folder
<folder name>.”
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Settings Commands Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right, If there is no tone, make sure
Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it, the volume is turned up.
Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose
Probably, You Bet: These can be While voice recognition is active,
(set) off (mode): Instructs the
used to say “Yes.” the system displays a symbol in
system to turn voice prompts on or
off. When off, this feature turns off No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong, the top right of the screen.
voice prompts. Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No 2. Clearly speak the command
I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not: “Navigation.”
Language (language): Instructs
These can be used to say “No.”
the system to set the language. 3. Clearly speak one of the
Next Page, Page Down: Instructs commands in this section.
List Devices: Instructs the system
the system to scroll forward one
to give a list of devices to use. The following commands only apply
page in a list.
Other Commands once the Navigation command is
Previous Page, Page Up: Instructs given.
Goodbye: Instructs the system to the system to scroll back one page
end a phone call or voice in a list. Change Country: Changes the
recognition. country origin to input a destination
Navigation Commands (If from that region. The system will
Cancel: Instructs the system to Equipped) accept United States, Canada,
cancel an action. or Mexico.
To activate the navigation voice
Go Back, Back, Previous: recognition: Address or Destination: Allows
Instructs the system to go back to a an address to be stated as a
prior menu. 1. Press b / g on the steering one-shot method. The system will
wheel. The audio system mutes. recognize the address if stated all at
Main Menu: Instructs the system to A voice prompt says, “Please
go to the main menu. once or say a city center. An
say a command.” Wait until the example is to say, “200
tone is heard before speaking. Renaissance Street, Detroit,
Michigan” or “Detroit, Michigan.”
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Directed Address: Allows an then selecting Point of Interest. POI OnStar Command (If Equipped)
address to be stated one step at a commands for Along Route and To activate OnStar voice
time. The format will be State, City, Around Destination will be available
Street, then House Number. if route guidance is active. recognition, press = on the mirror
or press b / g on the steering
Intersection: Allows an Add Waypoint: Allows addition of
Intersection to be stated as the individual waypoints or the wheel and say “OnStar” after the
destination. The format will be destination. The system will ask for beep. This will active the OnStar
State, City, Street, then Junction. the choice of entry method to voice control. See OnStar in the
continue. An example is to say, “POI owner manual.
Home: Instructs the system to start
guidance to address saved as Along Route” or “Intersection.” Help Commands
My Home. Delete Waypoint: When guidance . Help
Contact: When a phone is paired is active, this command allows the
deletion of individual waypoints or
. Hands-Free Calling
to the system, which contains
Address Information stored for the destination. If guidance is not . Turn-by-Turn Directions
contacts, the address associated active the system will indicate the . OnStar Info
with that contact can become a destination list is empty.
After each list of help commands,
route. If the system cannot resolve Where Am I?, My Location, the following are available:
the address, an error displays. or Current Position: Instructs the
system to give the current position . Go Back
Points of Interest or POI: Allows a
Point of Interest to be stated as of the vehicle. . Repeat
a destination. Become familiar Help: The system plays back more . Cancel
with the POI categories and specific help commands associated
sub-categories in the system by with Navigation or a Navigation
. Help
pressing Destination from the Home sub-feature. . Goodbye
Page or DEST from the faceplate,
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Hands-Free Calling ‐ Store Destination Bluetooth Phone/

. Call ‐ Plan Route
Devices
. Store ‐ Delete Destination
. Commands ‐ Mute Directions Bluetooth
‐ Call OnStar Info Overview
‐ Store . Messages For vehicles equipped with
‐ My Number . Minutes Bluetooth capability, the system can
interact with many cell phones and
‐ Minutes . My Number devices, allowing:
‐ Store Last Number . Commands . Placing and receiving hands-free
‐ Digit Dial ‐ Messages calls.
‐ Redial ‐ Virtual Advisor . Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
‐ Dial ‐ My Number the vehicle. The phone book will
‐ Number Recall ‐ Minutes only display when that phone is
‐ Directory connected.
‐ Number Recall
‐ Digit Store
. Placing outgoing calls by voice
‐ Advisor Playback
recognition.
Turn-by-Turn Directions . Virtual Advisor
The system can be used while in
. Directory Virtual Advisor ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
. Plan Route or Retained Accessory Power
Choose this option to connect to a
live Advisor. (RAP). The range of the Bluetooth
. Commands system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
‐ Directory
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The radio can connect to most Voice Recognition Bluetooth Audio

Bluetooth-enabled phones. See Bluetooth Audio on page 44.
The voice recognition system uses
Available features and functions
commands to control the system
may be dependent on the device.
and dial phone numbers.
Pairing with Infotainment
Bluetooth Controls Controls
When using voice recognition:
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
Use the buttons on the infotainment . The system may not recognize
must be paired and then connected
system and the steering wheel to voice commands if there is too
to the vehicle before it can be used.
operate the Bluetooth system. much background noise.
See your cell phone manufacturer's
Steering Wheel Controls . A tone sounds to indicate that user guide for Bluetooth functions
the system is ready for a voice before pairing the cell phone. If a
b / g (Push to Talk): Press to command. Wait for the tone and Bluetooth phone is not connected,
answer incoming calls and start then speak. calls will be made using OnStar
voice recognition.
. Speak clearly in a calm and Hands-Free Calling, if available.
$ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to natural voice. See “OnStar” in the owner manual.
end a call, decline an incoming call,
or cancel voice recognition. See Voice Recognition on page 68. Pairing Information
. A Bluetooth-enabled phone and
+ x − (Volume): Press + or − to Audio System
an audio playback device can be
increase or decrease the volume. Sound comes through the vehicle's paired to the system at the
front audio system speakers and same time.
Infotainment System Controls overrides the audio system. Use the
For information about how to VOL/O knob during a call to change
. Up to five devices can be paired
navigate the menu system using the to the Bluetooth system.
the volume level. The adjusted
infotainment controls, see Overview volume level remains in memory for . The pairing process is disabled
on page 3. later calls. The system maintains a when the vehicle is moving.
V (Phone): Press to enter the minimum volume level.
Phone main menu. See Voice Recognition on page 68.
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. Pairing only needs to be 4. Start the pairing process on the 7. Repeat to pair additional
completed once, unless the cell phone to be paired to the phones.
pairing information on the cell vehicle. See the cell phone
phone changes or the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. Listing All Paired and Connected
is deleted from the system. Phones/Devices
5. Locate and select the device
. Only one paired cell phone can 1. Press the CONFIG button.
named after the vehicle make
be connected to the Bluetooth and model in the list on the cell 2. Select Phone Settings.
system at a time. phone. Follow the instructions 3. Select Device List.
. If multiple paired cell phones are on the cell phone to enter the
within range of the system, the PIN provided in Step 4, or to Deleting a Paired Phone/Device
radio will connect to the first confirm the six-digit code 1. Press the CONFIG button.
phone in the list or to the phone matches. The system recognizes
that was previously connected. the new connected phone after 2. Select Phone Settings.
the pairing process is complete. 3. Select Device List.
Pairing a Phone/Device
6. If the phone prompts to accept 4. Select the phone to delete and
1. Press the CONFIG button or V. connection or allow phone book follow the screen prompts.
download, select always accept
2. Select Phone Settings. Connecting to a Different Phone
and allow. The phone book may
3. Select Pair Device (Phone). The not be available if not accepted. To connect to a different phone, the
radio displays “Please start Some phones will put new phone must be in the vehicle
Bluetooth search on your phone. connection request or and available to be connected to the
Confirm or enter number:.” If the phonebook request in a pull Bluetooth system before the
device supports a four-digit down task bar at the top of the process is started.
Personal Identification Number screen. Drag down the task bar
(PIN), it will display. The PIN is and look for connection/ 1. Press the CONFIG button.
used in Step 5. phonebook request and accept. 2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
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4. Select the new phone to connect 3. Start the pairing process on the Deleting a Paired Phone
to and follow the screen phone to be paired. If the phone name to delete is
prompts. 4. Locate and select the device unknown, see “Listing All Paired
Pairing with Voice Recognition named after the vehicle make and Connected Phones.”
and model in the list on the cell
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone phone. Follow the instructions 1. Press V. The system responds
must be paired and then connected on the cell phone to enter the “Please Say a Command,”
to the vehicle before it can be used. PIN provided in Step 3 or to followed by a tone.
See the cell phone manufacturer's confirm the six-digit code 2. Say “Device List.”
user guide for Bluetooth functions matches. The system responds
before pairing the cell phone. If a “successfully paired.” 3. Say “Delete Device.”
Bluetooth phone is not connected, 4. The system responds with: “To
calls will be made using OnStar 5. Repeat Steps 1−4 to pair
additional phones. delete a device, please touch its
Hands-Free Calling, if available. name on the screen.” Select the
See “OnStar” in the owner manual Listing All Paired and Connected device to delete on the display
for more information. Phones and it will be removed.
Pairing a Phone The system can list all cell phones To cancel this command,
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is press $ / i on the steering wheel
1. Press V. The system responds
also connected to the vehicle, the
“Please Say a Command,” system responds with “is connected” control or press the } BACK button
followed by a tone. after that phone name. on the radio faceplate.
2. Say “Pair.” The system responds
with “Please search for 1. Press V. The system responds
Bluetooth devices on your “Please Say a Command,”
phone. Confirm or enter followed by a tone.
number.” 2. Say “Device List.”
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Connecting to a Different Phone guide or contact the wireless 3. Select the letter group of the
or Device provider to find out if this feature is phone book entry to scroll
To connect to a different cell phone, supported. through the list of names/
the system looks for the next When a cell phone supports the numbers.
available cell phone. Depending on phone book feature, the Phone 4. Select the name.
the cell phone to be connected, this Book and Call Lists menus are 5. Select the number to call.
command may need to be repeated. automatically available.
To make a call using the Call
1. Press V. The system responds The Phone Book menu allows Lists menu:
“Please Say a Command,” access to the phone book stored in
followed by a tone. the cell phone to make a call. 1. Press V once on the radio or
The Call Lists menu allows access the Phone screen button.
2. Say “Change Phone.”
to the phone numbers from the 2. Select Call Lists.
. To select a device, press Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
the name on the display. Missed Calls menus on the cell 3. Select the Incoming Calls,
phone to make a call. Outgoing Calls, or Missed
. If another cell phone is not Calls list.
found, the original phone The radio will display the first 1,000
remains connected. contacts and the phone numbers for 4. Select the name or number
each contact including Home, Work, to call.
Making a Call Using Phone
Mobile, and Other. Making a Call Using the
Book and Infotainment
Controls To make a call using the Phone Infotainment Controls
Book menu: To make a call:
For cell phones that support the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth 1. Press V once on the radio or 1. Press V once on the radio or
system can use the contacts stored the Phone screen button. the Phone screen button.
on the cell phone to make calls. See
the cell phone manufacturer‘s user 2. Select Phone Book. 2. Press Enter Number.
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3. Enter the phone number. Call Waiting Using the

. To decline answering the
Infotainment Controls incoming call, press Decline on
4. Select OK to start dialing the the screen or take no action.
number. Call waiting must be supported on
5. Select Call to place the call. the Bluetooth phone and enabled by . Press $ / i to disconnect the
the wireless service carrier to work. current call and switch to the call
To make a call using voice on hold.
recognition, see “Making a Call” Switching Between Calls (Call
under Hands-Free Phone on Waiting Calls Only) Conference Calling Using the
page 80. To switch between calls turn and Infotainment Controls
Accepting or Declining a Call press the TUNE/MENU knob and Conference calling and three-way
select Switch Call or select Switch calling must be supported on the
When an incoming call is received, Call on the screen. Bluetooth phone and enabled by the
the infotainment system mutes and wireless service carrier to work. This
a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Call Waiting Using Steering feature is only supported when the
Wheel Controls vehicle is not moving.
Using the Infotainment Controls
Call waiting must be supported on To start a conference while in a
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to the cell phone and enabled by the
“Answer” or “Decline” and press the current call:
wireless service carrier.
TUNE/MENU knob or press Accept 1. Turn and press the TUNE/MENU
or Decline on the screen. . Press V to answer an incoming knob and select Enter Number.
Using Steering Wheel Controls call when another call is active. 2. Enter the phone number and
The original call is placed select OK.
Press V to answer or $ / i to on hold.
decline the call. 3. After the call has been placed,
. Press V again to return to the turn the TUNE/MENU knob and
original call. choose Merge Calls.
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4. To add more callers to the Transferring a Call Dual Tone Multi-Frequency

conference call, repeat Steps (DTMF) Tones
Audio can be transferred between
1−3. The number of callers that
the Bluetooth system and the cell The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can
can be added is limited by your
phone. send numbers during a call. This is
wireless service carrier.
The cell phone must be paired and used when calling a menu-driven
Ending a Call connected with the Bluetooth phone system.
Using the Infotainment Controls system before a call can be Using the Infotainment Controls
transferred.
Turn and press the TUNE/MENU 1. Turn and press the TUNE/MENU
knob and select Hang Up or press To Transfer Audio from the knob and select Enter Number.
Hang Up on the screen. Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
2. Enter the phone number,
Using Steering Wheel Controls During a call with the audio in the or select Enter Number on the
vehicle, press the Transfer Call screen and select digits, then
Press $ / i. button on the screen or press and press OK.
Muting a Call hold the b / g button on the
steering wheel. Hands-Free Phone
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that the To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth Using Bluetooth Voice
person on the other end of the call System from a Cell Phone Recognition
cannot hear them. Use the audio transfer feature on To use voice recognition, press the
Using the Infotainment Controls the cell phone. See your cell phone b / g button on the steering wheel.
manufacturer's user guide for more Use the commands below for the
Turn and press the TUNE/MENU information. Press the Transfer call various voice features. For
knob and select Mute Call. Press button on the screen or press and additional information, say “Help”
again to cancel mute. hold the b / g button on the while in a voice recognition menu.
steering wheel.
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Making a Call To call using a name tag: If an unwanted number is repeated

back, say “Clear” to clear the last
Calls can be made using the 1. Press V. The system responds number.
following commands. “Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone. Once connected, the person called
Dial or Call: These commands can
will be heard through the audio
be used interchangeably to dial a 2. Say “Dial” or “Call” and then say speakers.
phone number. the name tag. For example “Call
Digit Dial: This command allows a John at Work.” Using the “Re-dial” Command
phone number to be dialed by Once connected, the person called 1. Press V. The system responds
entering the digits one at a time. will be heard through the audio “Please Say a Command,”
Re-dial: This command dials the speakers. followed by a tone.
last number used on the cell phone. Using the “Digit Dial” Command 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The
Using the “Dial” or “Call” This allows a phone number to be system dials the last number
Command dialed by entering the digits one at called from the connected cell
a time. phone.
To call a number:
Once connected, the person called
1. Press V. The system responds 1. Press V. The system responds will be heard through the audio
“Please Say a Command,” “Please Say a Command,” speakers.
followed by a tone. followed by a tone.
Clearing the System
2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 2. Say “Digit Dial.”
Unless information is deleted out of
3. Say the entire number without 3. Say each digit, one at a time, to
the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will
pausing, followed by “Dial.” dial. After each digit is entered,
be retained. This includes phone
the system repeats back the
Once connected, the person called pairing information. For directions
digit it heard followed by a tone.
will be heard through the audio on how to delete this information,
After the last digit has been
speakers. see “Deleting a Paired Phone/
entered, say “Dial.”
Device.”
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INDEX i-1

A C D
Accepting or Declining a Call . . . . 79 Call Waiting Using Steering Database Coverage
Adding or Removing XM Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Call Waiting Using the Destination Download,
AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Infotainment Controls . . . . . . . . . . 79 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Canceling Voice Recognition . . . . 68 Destination, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . 51
Audio CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Detailed Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cellular Phone Usage . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Devices
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 and Vehicle Information and USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Radio Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Clearing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Driving on a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Autostore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conference Calling Using the Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
Auxiliary Infotainment Controls . . . . . . . . . . 79 (DTMF) Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Controls E
B Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 83 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Bluetooth Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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i-2 INDEX

F I Map Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Finding a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Info
Map End User License
FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Agreement (Optional
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Applies Where
G Infotainment Control Buttons . . . . . . 7
Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Global Positioning Infotainment System Overview . . . 4
Map Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Infotainment System Settings . . . . 15
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Gracenote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Menu
Gracenote® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 L Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Menu with Route Guidance
H Launching Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Launching Stitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Mixed-Band Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Helpful Hints for Speaking Loading and Ejecting Discs . . . . . . 36 Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 My Media Commands . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 M
Home Page Customization . . . . . . 10 Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 N
Home Page Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Making a Call Using Phone Navigation
Book and Infotainment Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Making a Call Using the Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Infotainment Controls . . . . . . . . . . 78 Navigation Commands (If
Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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INDEX i-3

Navigation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Phone Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Radios

Navigation Settings Button . . . . . . 62 Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
NavTraffic® (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . 20 Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
O Playing from a USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Route Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
OnStar® Destination Playing from an iPhone
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 or iPad® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 S
Other Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Playing from an iPod® . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Playing the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Scroll Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Overview, Infotainment System . . . 3 Problems with Route Settings Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 SiriusXM Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
P Q
SiriusXM Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pairing with Infotainment SiriusXM® Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . 18
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Pairing with Voice Recognition . . . 77 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pandora (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 83 R Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pandora Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 29 Radio Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 9
Phone Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Stitcher Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 33
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Radio with Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Storing Radio Station Presets . . . 17
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Radio without Navigation . . . . . . . . . 5 Symbols, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
System
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Needs Service, If . . . . . . . . 67
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i-4 INDEX

T V
Time and Date Settings . . . . . . . . . . 61 Vehicle
Touch Screen Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Transferring a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Vehicle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Travel Link (If Available) . . . . . . . . . 21 Viewing
TuneSelect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 75
U Voice Recognition Commands . . . 70
Updates Voice Recognition Help . . . . . . . . . . 69
Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 W
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Website Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USB Media Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
USB Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using Bluetooth Voice
Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using Destination Download . . . . . 59
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . 68