Buick 2014 Regal Owners Manual

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Infotainment System . . . . . . 3

Introduction ........ . . . . . . . . . 3

Infotainment . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 3

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 8

Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Radio . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 9

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

HD Radio Technology .... . . . . . 12

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 15

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 19

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . 22

SD Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bluetooth Audio . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 26

Navigation . .... . . . . . .. . . . . . 27

Using the Navigation

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . 34

Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Destination . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 36

OnStar Global Positioning

System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Problems with Route

Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

If the System Needs

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Database Coverage

Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 59

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 60

Settings . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . ... 68

Bluetooth Phone/

Devices . . . .... . . . . . . . . . ...

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . 70

Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 75

Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Trademarks and License

Agreements . .... . . . . . . . . .

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Introduction

Infotainment

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including but not limited to GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name REGAL are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

The information in this manual supplements the owner manual.

substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual with the owner manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.

Introduction

Read the following pages to become familiar with the infotainment system features.

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The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some functions when driving. A grayed out function is not available when the vehicle is moving.

All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Before driving:

Become familiar with the infotainment system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons.

Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.

Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with phone capability.

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Warning

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Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using the infotainment or navigation system could cause a crash.

You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to these tasks while driving. Limit glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.

See “Defensive Driving” in the owner manual.

Infotainment System

The infotainment system is controlled by using the touchscreen, the buttons below the touchscreen, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition.

1. O (Power)

2. RADIO

3. MEDIA

g or d (Seek)

Y (Eject)

q BACK

7. CD Slot (If Equipped)

{ (Home Page)

9. MENU

Power (On/Off/Mute)

When off, press O to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn off.

When on, press O to mute the system. Press

unmute the system.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

The vehicle has RAP. When in RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the owner manual.

Volume

O to increase or decrease

Turn the volume.

O again to

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Home Page

The Home Page is where vehicle application icons are accessed. Some applications are disabled when the vehicle is moving.

The Home Page can be set up to have up to five pages with eight icons per page.

Press the left finger left/right across the screen to access the pages of icons.

h or right k or slide a

h (Previous): Press to go to the

previous Home Page.

k (Next): Press to go to the next

Home Page.

l (Interaction Selector): Press to

display the favorites list.

Press and hold a location within the favorites area to begin the process of saving a favorite application.

Press the application icon to store as a favorite. The name of the application will be shown in favorites.

Managing Home Page Icons

1. Press and hold any of the Home Page icons to edit that icon.

2. Drag the icon to a new location on the Home Page or to save it to the applications tray.

3. Press

Audio

Press the AUDIO icon to display the active audio source page. Available sources are AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, My Media, USB, SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.

{ to exit edit mode.

Phone

Press the PHONE icon to display the Phone main page. See

Bluetooth (Overview) on page 70 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 71 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 75.

NAV (Navigation), If Equipped

Press the NAV icon to display the navigation map or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. See Using

the Navigation System on page 27

or “OnStar Overview” in the owner manual.

Apps

If equipped, this feature is available through the Apps icon on the radio Home Page. Downloading and using Apps requires a Bluetooth Internet connection as part of a smartphone or other mobile device data service plan. On most smartphones, activation is in the device’s Settings menu under Mobile Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth

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Tethering, or similar. After activation of the hotspot on the smartphone, complete the Bluetooth pairing process using the Phone icon on the radio Home Page. After pairing the phone, press the Apps icon on the radio Home Page. Follow the prompts to configure the Internet connection and set up an account. See www.buick.com/intellilink (U.S.) or www.intellilink.buick.ca (Canada).

Settings

Press the SETTINGS icon to display the Settings menu. See Settings on page 68.

Phone (Voice Recognition, If Equipped)

Press the PHONE microphone icon on the Home Page to access the Bluetooth Speech Recognition main page. See Voice Recognition on page 60.

Pandora (If Equipped)

Press the PANDORA icon to begin Pandora Radio on page 15.

. See Pandora Internet

Weather (If Equipped)

Press the WEATHER icon to display the Weather main page. See “SiriusXM Travel Link Weather (If Equipped)” under Destination on page 36.

OnStar (If Equipped)

Press the ONSTAR icon to display the OnStar main page and start OnStar voice recognition. See “OnStar Overview” in the owner manual.

Applications Tray

The applications tray is at the top center of the screen. The applications tray can have three to five applications.

To add an application from the Home Page to the applications tray:

1. Press and hold any icon on the Home Page to enter edit mode.

2. Drag the icon to the applications tray.

To remove an item from the applications tray, drag the icon from the applications tray back to the Home Page.

3. Press HOME to exit edit mode.

Adding or removing applications from the applications tray will not remove them from the Home Page.

Touchscreen Buttons

Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight.

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Infotainment Gestures

Use the following finger gestures to control the infotainment system.

Press/Tap

Press/Tap is used to select a button or option, activate an application, or change the location inside a map.

Press and Hold

Press and hold can be used to start another gesture, move, or delete an application.

Drag

Drag is used to move applications on the Home Page, or to pan the map. To drag the item, it must be

held and moved along the screen to the new location. This can be done up, down, right, or left.

Nudge

Nudge is used to move items a short distance on a list or a map. To nudge, hold and quickly move the selected item up or down to a new location.

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Fling or Swipe

Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a list, pan the map, or change page views. Do this by placing a finger on the screen then moving it rapidly up and down or right and left.

Turn

Turn the MENU knob or the on the faceplate to perform functions such as tuning the radio or scrolling lists.

O knob

Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays

For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use.

Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

g (Push to Talk): Press to answer

an incoming call or to interact with the available Bluetooth or navigation system (if equipped).

, OnStar®,

i (End Call): Press to decline an

incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system.

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C or B (Next or Previous

Favorite): Press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio. Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to a media source.

q + or q − (Volume): Press to

increase or decrease the volume.

Software Updates

See the website for more information.

Website Information

In the U.S., see www.buick.com

In Canada, see www.buick.gm.ca

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio

While on the Audio main page the available sources are: AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped), CD, My Media, USB, SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.

Press the RADIO screen button to scroll through AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped).

Press the MEDIA screen button to scroll through CD (if equipped), My Media, USB, SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.

Infotainment System Settings

Press the RADIO button to access broadcast sources.

Press the MENU screen button or the menu knob to display the following menus:

Tone Settings:

Bass, Midrange, Treble, Surround (if equipped): Press + or − to adjust. Surround adjusts the headrest speaker volume only.

Balance: Press S or T for more sound from the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.

Fade: Press y or z for more sound from the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.

Tag Song: Press to bookmark a song on an Apple device for later purchase using iTunes

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DSP Modes:

If equipped with Bose Studio Surround will be four DSP modes:

‐ Normal: Adjusts the audio to

‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to

‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to

‐ Centerpoint: Creates the best

Auto Volume: If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed. The options are Off, Low, Medium - Low, Medium,

Medium - High, or High. Press BACK on the faceplate or press the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

sound system, there

provide the best sound for all seating positions.

provide the best sound for the driver.

provide the best sound for the rear seat occupants.

surround sound for the whole vehicle.

Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology:

If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. When turned on, AudioPilot detects noise and vehicle speed to continuously adjust the audio signal so that music will sound the same at a set volume level. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music is being played. See www.bose.com/ audiopilot. This feature can be

turned on or off. Press the faceplate or press the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

EQ (Equalizer): If equipped with a Bose Sound System, this feature is used to adjust the sound coming through the speakers. The available choices are Manual and Talk.

HD Radio: For AM and FM only, press to turn HD Radio reception on

or off. Press

q BACK on the

q BACK on

faceplate or press the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

Update Station List: For AM and FM only, press to update the station

list. Press or press the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

q BACK on the faceplate

Finding a Station

Seeking a Station

Press g or d on the faceplate to search for the previous or next strongest station.

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Tuning a Station

Turn the MENU knob to manually search for a station.

Storing Radio Station Presets

Favorites are stored in the area at the bottom of the screen.

Up to 60 preset stations can be stored:

AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped), HD Radio Stations: Press and

hold a favorite button to save the current station as a favorite. Press a favorite button to recall a favorite station.

Mixed-Audio Favorites

Favorites that can be stored include radio stations, navigation, applications, contacts, tone settings, artists, songs, albums, podcasts, etc.

To scroll through the favorites:

Drag anywhere on the top row of the buttons along the bottom to view the favorites. To close the favorites, drag them down.

Slide a finger to the right or left to scroll through each page of favorites.

Tone Settings: Press and hold a Favorite button to save the current tone settings as a favorite in the tone settings screen. Press the reveal tab on the bottom of the screen to display Favorites. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite tone setting.

Pandora Radio Stations (If Equipped): Press and hold a

screen button to store the Pandora application. Pandora favorite stations work when Pandora is launched.

The number of favorites displayed is automatically adjusted by default, but can be manually adjusted in the Settings menu under Radio and then Number of Favorites Shown.

Timeshifting

The audio system can record live radio for up to 25 minutes. When tuned to a station, the system automatically begins recording the audio along with the associated

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metadata. Timeshift must be turned on in the menu before recording can take place.

Press

j to pause playback of the

audio and to initiate timeshift mode.

r to resume playback of

Press recorded audio.

When timeshifting begins, a time is indicated on the right of the play/ pause indicator. This time initially indicates the time of day at which playback is paused. This time continues to show as long as the system is in a paused mode and the buffer continues to fill.

Buffer Reset

The buffer will reset anytime the broadcast band or stations/channels are changed. Changing to a media source while in pause mode will not reset the buffer.

Rewinding or Fast Forwarding a Timeshifted Broadcast

Press and hold the rewind indicator to reverse playback at a rate of 15 times the rate of normal playback.

Press and hold the fast forward indicator to advance playback at a rate of 15 times the rate of normal playback. The timeshift buffer can be advanced up to the end of the timeshift buffer and return to live mode.

Returning to Live Broadcast

If listening to timeshifted radio, press

l to fast forward back to live

radio.

Timeshifting and Station/Channel Lists

If browsing a station/channel list is started while listening to the timeshift content, the list content is shown in live time, not buffered time.

Skipping Back in a Broadcast

For programs with metadata, pressing the previous button less than five seconds into a program will make the system skip to the beginning of the previous program. If more than five seconds into the current song/program, the system starts at the beginning of the current program. If no metadata is available, the system skips back 30 seconds.

Reaching the End of Buffer

If the audio is paused and the 25-minute buffer is reached, the buffer continues recording content in a first-in, first-out basis. When playback is started, the content played will be the last 25 minutes in the buffer.

HD Radio Technology

If equipped, HD Radio®Technology is a free service with features such as static-free sound; more programming choices on local FM

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HD2, HD3, and higher; and on-screen information such as artist and song title.

Channel Access

To access HD Radio channels:

1. Tune the radio to the channel. If the channel is broadcasting HD Radio Technology, the radio will automatically switch to digital audio, indicated with an HD Radio Technology logo.

2. Press

There may be a delay before the channel starts playing.

The HD Radio channel number is indicated next to the logo.

HD Radio channels can be saved as favorites. Songs can be tagged for download to a connected iPod touch

g or d on the faceplate,

or turn the MENU knob to tune to the previous or next HD Radio channel.

When connected to iTunes Sync button on the device may need to be pressed to transfer the tags to iTunes.

See AM-FM Radio on page 9 or USB Port on page 22.

For a list of all channels, see www.hdradio.com.

Troubleshooting

Digital Audio Delay: Wait for the

signal to process. This can take several seconds.

Volume Change, Audio Skip, Echo, Digital Audio Lost: Channel

signal strength may be weak or the channel is out of range. Verify proper reception on another channel.

If the HD Radio ID signal loses reception while listening to channel HD1, the radio will go back to the main non-HD Radio channel.

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If the HD Radio signal loses reception while listening to channels HD2 to HD8, the radio mutes until the signal can be recovered or until the channel is changed.

HD can be disabled if driving in a weak signal area. Press Menu from the AM/FM screens, then press HD Radio ID to toggle HD on and off.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Service (If Equipped)

Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

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SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. See www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079.

When SiriusXM is active, the station name, number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen.

SiriusXM Menu

Pressing the MENU screen button may display the following:

Tone Settings: Press + or − to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Tag Song: Press the Tag Song button to tag the current artist and song information.

When connected to iTunes iPod option on iTunes may need to be pressed to transfer the song tags.

, the

Timeshift: Press to turn Timeshift on or off. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

TuneSelect: For SiriusXM only, this feature allows alerts to be set for artists or songs that are played on any other channel. Press TuneSelect on the menu during playback of a desired song or artist to set an alert. Press Manage TuneSelect to turn the alerts On and Off or manage the saved selection of Artists or Songs. To unselect an alert, press the Song or Artist. To delete an alert, press −. Press BACK on the faceplate or press the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

Auto Volume: If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology:

If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Radio Reception

Unplug electronic devices from the accessory power outlets if there is interference or static in the radio.

FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.

The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can also

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occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio.

Cell Phone Usage

Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens.

Backglass Antenna

The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines in the glass. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass.

If attaching a cell phone antenna to the glass, attach it between the grid lines.

Caution

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Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects.

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Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to the backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Multi-Band Antenna

The roof antenna is for OnStar®, SiriusXM GPS (Global Positioning System). Keep clear of obstructions for clear reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of signal for a period of time. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected.

Satellite Radio, and

Pandora Internet Radio

Pandora®is a free Internet radio service that streams personalized radio stations based on artists, tracks, genres, and comedians. Create stations using the Pandora website or Smartphone application,

then use (thumbs down) to personalize stations. To set up an account, or

- (thumbs up) or ,

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for more information, go to www.pandora.com. Pandora may not be available in Canada.

A phone or tablet with Internet connection and the Pandora application installed is required. Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device.

Launching Pandora

Recognition) on page 75. For first time use, set up the stations before connecting to the vehicle.

When Pandora is chosen, the Pandora logo will populate on the screen and the system will display “Acquiring Pandora Radio Station.” Launch times can be significant.

Using the iPhone

1. Plug the device into the USB port. The phone screen must be unlocked.

2. Launch Pandora directly from the Home Page by pressing the Pandora icon.

If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the latest

Pandora application and retry. Connect the iPhone to the USB port, or connect Android™ or BlackBerry

through Bluetooth.

See Auxiliary Jack on page 26 or

Bluetooth (Overview) on page 70 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 71 or Bluetooth (Voice

The login screen may display on the

device.

Using an Android or BlackBerry

Phone

The BlackBerry phone must be

unlocked to launch Pandora service.

1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth.

2. Press Pandora on the Home Page to launch the service.

3. If nothing happens when the available Pandora screen button is pressed, download the latest Pandora application and retry.

The login screen may display on the device.

Pandora Menus

Press Menu on the Pandora main page.

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Pandora has a menu system with the following:

Tone Settings: Press to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Bookmark Artist: Press to bookmark the artist.

Bookmark Song: Press to bookmark the song.

Auto Volume: This feature sets the auto volume based on the speed of the vehicle and noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Pandora Features

Pandora service has features to rate tracks, skip tracks, or change stations.

, (Thumbs Down): When

pressed, Pandora stores this information, changes to the next track, and does not play this track on this station again. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should not play on this station. This feature is only available on user created stations.

- (Thumbs Up): When pressed,

Pandora stores this information and

- is highlighted for the

remainder of the track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station.

u (Next Track): When pressed,

Pandora changes to the next track.

r or j (Play/Pause): Press to play

or pause playback.

Pandora Skip Limit

Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service to five skips including thumbs down. When the

skip limit is reached, skip the currently playing track, but

, feedback will be recorded.

the

Advertisements on Pandora

Pandora may display advertisements. The artist name and track title will not be displayed and the skip track button will not be available.

, or u will not

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Pandora Troubleshooting

Unable to Connect Device to Vehicle

If the device is unable to connect to the USB or Bluetooth:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Take the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the vehicle.

3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again. See

Auxiliary Jack on page 26 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 70 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 71 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 75.

Unable to Start Pandora

If the device is unable to launch Pandora:

Check that the latest version of Pandora is installed.

Check that there is an active account logged into Pandora.

Have at least one station created.

For Android and BlackBerry devices, check that the device is paired with the vehicle, and whether the device displays in the Connected phone sources list under the Phone icon from the Home Page.

For an iPhone, check that the USB cable is connected to the USB port and the screen is unlocked.

Close Pandora on the device and launch again. Devices that allow multitasking may require an extra step to quit the Pandora application. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Error

If there is an error trying to rate a track with the

, or - buttons, the

message “Thumbs Down Error” or “Thumbs Up Error” will display.

Press OK to dismiss.

Loss of Audio

Loss of Pandora audio can happen in different ways:

Weak or lost data connection.

Device needs to be charged.

Application needs to be relaunched.

Connection between phone and radio lost.

An iPhone is connected to both Bluetooth and the USB port.

If there is a loss of audio, playback can be resumed by changing the audio flow from Bluetooth to USB cable.

To change the audio flow:

1. While the iPhone is connected, double tap the phone’s home button.

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2. Swipe a finger to the left on the phone’s screen display. A box with a triangle on the lower line of the box that is highlighted, displays. Press this box to display the dock connector option.

3. Select “Dock Connector.”

Common Pandora Messages

Pandora Error/Please Check Device: Not signed in or Pandora

is down for maintenance.

No Stations Available: No stations are available on the Pandora server through the connected device.

No Internet Connection: A few reasons for loss of Internet connection are:

The connected device loses its cellular connection.

The device does not support Internet connectivity.

The device is not in the vehicle.

No Bluetooth Signal: The Bluetooth signal is lost.

No Skips Remaining for This Station or Permitted During Advertisements:

The maximum Pandora skip limit has been reached according to the plan that was obtained.

Skipping an advertisement was tried.

See www.pandora.com/help. If the service will not work, see a dealer for assistance.

Audio Players

CD Player

The player (if equipped) can be used for CD and MP3 audio.

The system is capable of playing:

Most audio CDs

CD-R

CD-RW

MP3 or unprotected WMA formats

When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled.

There can be increased skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known good disc.

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To avoid damage to the CD player:

Do not use scratched or damaged discs.

Do not apply labels to discs. The labels could get caught in the player.

Insert only one disc at a time.

Keep the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris.

Use a marking pen to label the top of the disc.

Loading and Ejecting Discs

To load a disc:

1. Turn the vehicle on.

2. Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects.

X to eject a disc from the

Press CD player. If the disc is not removed within a short period of time, it is automatically pulled back into the player.

Playing an Audio MP3 or CD

Press the MEDIA faceplate button until CD Audio icon Now Playing view is selected.

On the CD main page, a track number displays at the beginning of each track or Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available.

Use the following controls to play the disc:

t (Previous/Fast Reverse):

Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning.

Press and hold to fast reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

u (Next/Fast Forward):

Press to seek to the next track.

Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

When a Blu-ray if equipped, is loaded and the CD button is pressed, a message displays.

or DVD disc,

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Error Messages

If Disc Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The disc has an invalid or unknown format.

The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is smoother.

The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

The air is very humid. Try the disc again later.

There was a problem while burning the disc.

The label is caught in the CD player.

If Disc Player Error displays, it could be for one of the following reasons:

The player temperature is

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD.

If any error continues, contact your dealer.

MP3/CD Menu

Press the MENU button while that source is active to access the menu.

Press any of the following buttons on the MP3/CD Menu:

Shuffle: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle.

Auto Volume: If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the speed of the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Tone Settings: Press + or − to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, or Surround. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

too high.

There are load or eject errors.

MP3 Guidelines

The following guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc, otherwise the CD might not play:

Sampling rate: 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.

Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.

MP3 Folder Information

Press anywhere between the top applications tray and bottom menu to display the browse screen.

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Root Directory: To access, press

the screen anywhere between the top and bottom menu. The root directory is treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders.

No Folder: When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are under the root folder.

File System and Naming: The song titles, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file's ID3 tag and are only displayed if present in the tag. If a song title is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the track name.

Playing from a USB

A USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port.

Gracenote

When plugging in a USB device, Gracenote service builds voice tags for music. Voice tags allow artists, albums with hard to pronounce names, and nicknames to be used to play music through voice recognition.

While indexing, infotainment features are available.

My Media Library

The infotainment system allows access to content from all of the connected devices. Press the

MEDIA screen button to scroll

USB Port

This vehicle is equipped with one SD card reader and two USB ports in the center console. The system is

through the options until My Media is selected. Use gestures or screen buttons to scroll through the content.

optimized to support two connected devices with a total of 100,000 songs.

USB MP3 Player and USB Drives

The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification (USB MSC).

Hard disk drives are not supported.

The following restrictions apply for the data stored on a USB MP3 player or USB device:

‐ Maximum folder structure

depth: 11 levels.

‐ Applicable audio extensions

are mp3, wma, aac, m4a, and aif.

‐ WMA and Apple lossless files

are not supported.

‐ Supported file systems are

FAT32 and NTFS.

To play a USB device, do one of the following:

Connect the USB.

Press MEDIA until the connected device is shown.

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Use the following when playing an active USB source:

r (Play): Press to play the current

media source.

j (Pause): Press to pause play of

the current media source.

t (Previous/Reverse):

Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, the previous track plays. If playing longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

u (Next/Forward):

Press to seek to the next track.

Press and hold to advance quickly through playback. Release to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

USB Menu

Press Menu to display the USB menu. The following may be available:

Shuffle: Press to play the tracks randomly. Press again to stop shuffle.

Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology:

If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Tone: Press + or − to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

USB Browse Menu

Press anywhere between the top and bottom menus or BROWSE button to view the browse menu and the following options are displayed along the bottom of the screen:

Playlists:

1. Press to view the playlists stored on the USB.

2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.

3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Artists:

1. Press to view the list of artists stored on the USB.

2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.

3. To select a song, press All Songs or press an album and then select a song from the list.

Albums:

1. Press to view the albums on the USB.

2. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album.

3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.

Songs:

1. Press to display a list of all songs on the USB.

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2. To begin playback, select a song from the list.

Genres:

1. Press to view the genres on the USB.

2. Select a genre to view a list of artists.

3. Select an artist to view albums by that artist.

4. Select an album to view songs on the album

5. Select a song to start playback.

Podcasts, Composers, Audiobooks, Videos, and Folder View (if equipped) are shown when More is selected from the bottom of the screen.

Podcasts:

1. Press to view the podcasts on the USB.

2. Select a podcast.

3. Select an episode to start playback.

Composers:

1. Press to view the composers on the USB.

2. Select Composer to view a list of albums by that composer.

3. Select an album from the list to begin playback.

Audiobooks:

1. Press to view the audiobooks stored on the iPod.

2. Select the chapter from the list to begin playback.

File System and Naming

The songs, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file’s song information and are only displayed if present. The radio displays the file name as the track name if the song information is not available.

Supported Apple

The following Apple devices are supported:

iPod touch®(5th generation)

Devices

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (2nd generation)

iPod touch (1st generation)

iPod nano®(7th generation)

iPod nano (6th generation)

iPod nano (5th generation)

iPod nano (4th generation)

iPod nano (3rd generation)

iPod nano (2nd generation)

iPod nano (1st generation)

iPod classic

iPod®with video

iPhone®5

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4G

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

iPhone

iPad

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Loss of Audio

Do not pair the Bluetooth of an iPhone that is connected and using the iPod feature under vehicle media sources. If an attempt to pair the Bluetooth of the same connected phone is made, the system will automatically mute the iPod audio.

If there is a loss of audio, playback can be resumed by changing the audio flow from Bluetooth to USB cable.

To change the audio flow:

1. While the iPhone is connected, double tap the phone’s home button.

2. Swipe a finger to the left on the phone’s screen display. A box with a triangle on the lower line of the box that is highlighted displays. Press this box to display the dock connector option.

3. Select “Dock Connector.”

Other phones such as the Droid phones may have a similar reaction.

Bluetooth Streaming Audio and Voice Recognition

See Bluetooth Audio on page 26 for information using voice recognition with Bluetooth streaming audio.

Make sure all devices have the latest software downloaded.

Storing and Recalling Media Favorites

To store media favorites, press and hold to display a list of media types. Select from this list.

The lists that may display are:

Genres: Press to store the current genre as a favorite. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite genre. The first song of the genre begins to play.

Artists: Press to store the current artist as a favorite. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite artist. The first song in the artist list begins to play.

Albums: Press to store the current album as a favorite. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite album. The first song in the album list begins to play.

Playlists: Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite playlist. The first song in the playlist begins to play.

Songs: Press to store the current song as a favorite. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite song.

Podcasts or Podcast Episode:

Press and hold a screen button to store the current podcast as a favorite. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite podcast or podcast episode. The podcast or podcast episode begins to play.

Audiobooks: Press and hold a screen button to save the current audiobook as a favorite. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite audiobook.

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Videos: Press and hold a screen

button to store the current video as a favorite. Press a screen button in the favorite area to recall a favorite video.

SD Card Reader

This vehicle has an SD card reader in the center console.

The SD card reader is for audio and video playback. Photos are not supported. The SD Card reader uses the same controls as the USB port. See USB Port on page 22.

Set up the SD card while the vehicle is in P (Park). See “Audio” under Infotainment on page 3.

Place the card into the port.

If an SD card has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the MEDIA screen button to scroll through the audio source screens until USB/SD card displays.

Auxiliary Jack

This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console under the armrest. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:

Laptop computer

Audio music player

This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Set up an auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park).

Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, the system can play audio from the device over the vehicle speakers.

If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the MEDIA screen button to scroll through audio source screens, until AUX source screen displays.

Bluetooth Audio

If equipped, music may be played from a paired Bluetooth device. See

Bluetooth (Overview) on page 70 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 71 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 75 for help

pairing a device.

The music can be controlled by either the infotainment controls, or the controls on the device.

Music can be launched by pressing the MEDIA screen button on the Home Page.

To play music via Bluetooth:

1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.

2. Once paired, go into the audio application from the Home Page or via the applications tray. Select MEDIA until Bluetooth displays.

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Bluetooth Audio Menu

Press the MENU screen button to display the Bluetooth Audio menu. The following may be available:

Bose AudioPilot: If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Tone: Press + or − to adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Press

q BACK on the faceplate or

press the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu.

Manage Bluetooth Devices: Press to go to the Bluetooth page to add or delete devices.

When selecting Bluetooth Audio, the radio may not be able to launch the audio player on the connected device to start playing. When the vehicle is not moving, choose the phone to begin playback.

All devices launch audio differently. When selecting Bluetooth Audio as a source, the radio may show as paused on the screen. Press play

on the device or press playback.

Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio. When the radio receives this information, it will check to see if any is available and display it. For more information about supported Bluetooth features, see www.gm.com/bluetooth.

r to begin

Navigation

Using the Navigation System

Press the NAV button on the Home Page or the Navigation icon in the applications tray to access the navigation application.

Press MENU from the map view to access the Navigation Menu. Features displayed in the Navigation Menu can be selected to adjust navigation preferences.

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To exit out of a list, press the EXIT screen button in the top right corner of the map to return to the main map view.

It is advised to set up preferences before setting a destination. To set a destination, see Destination on page 36.

When the screen is not in use, it will timeout and remove the controls. Press anywhere along the bottom or top of the screen to display the controls.

Current Location

Map View

Traffic

Show “Place of Interest” Icons

Routing Preferences

Personal Data

It is advised to set up preferences before setting a destination. To set a destination, see Destination on page 36.

Cancel/Resume To

While under route guidance, this screen button displays Cancel Route. Press Cancel Route to cancel route guidance. No further prompts will be given. The list item then changes to Resume To.

Press the Resume To screen button to resume route guidance

Additional navigation features are:

Cancel/Resume To

Navigation Voice Preferences

to the last entered destination.

The last location that the system has provided guidance to can be resumed by pressing on this list item.

If the route includes waypoints, the entire route can be suspended using the Cancel Route list item. When Resume To is pressed, all waypoints are resumed for guidance.

Navigation Voice Preferences

Press the Navigation Voice Preferences list item to adjust the voice preferences.

The following options can be adjusted:

Voice Prompts ON-OFF

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