Buick InTouch Infotainment System 2015 Owners Manual

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Infotainment System .. . . . . 3

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

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

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 5

Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 14

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SD Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . 27

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)

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

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Navigation

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

OnStar Global Positioning

System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Problems with Route

Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

If the System Needs

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Database Coverage

Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 79

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Bluetooth Phone/

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

Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . 90

Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Bluetooth (Voice

Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Trademarks and License

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

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

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Introduction

Infotainment

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 names LACROSSE and REGAL are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23199264 B Second Printing

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

The information in this manual supplements the owner manual.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of 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.

Warning

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Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.

The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment

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features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls.

Before driving:

Become familiar with the operation, faceplate buttons, and 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 Bluetooth phone capability.

See “Defensive Driving” in the owner manual.

To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the owner manual.

Overview

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 and 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 the

Turn 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

k (Next): Press to go to the next

Home Page.

h (Previous): Press to go to the

previous 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, and the name of the application will be shown in favorites.

Home: Press to go back to the Home Page to start a different application.

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

{ to exit edit mode.

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 initiate

a 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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S or T (Previous or Next): Press

the five-way control to the left or right to go to the previous or next area in the display or to the previous or next menu.

y or z (Next or Previous):

Press the five-way control up or down to go up or down in a list or page.

@ (Select): Press to select a

highlighted menu item.

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.

Using the System

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.

Home Page Features

Press the icons on the Home Page screen to launch an application.

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.

PHONE

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

Bluetooth (Overview) on page 90 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 91 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 95.

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 46

or “OnStar Navigation” 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 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

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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 87.

PANDORA (If Equipped)

Press the PANDORA icon to begin Pandora Radio on page 14.

. See Pandora Internet

WEATHER (If Equipped)

Press the WEATHER icon to display the Weather main page. See “SiriusXM Weather (If Equipped)” under Destination on page 56.

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.

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

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.

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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 move the selected item up or down to a new location.

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

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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays

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

Software Updates

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, XM (if equipped), CD, My Media, USB, SD, Bluetooth, and AUX Input.

Press the RADIO screen button to scroll through AM, FM, or SiriusXM

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 screen button to access broadcast sources.

(if equipped).

Press the MENU screen button or 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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Timeshift: Timeshift is the

recording of a radio station for up to 25 minutes. See “Timeshifting” later in this section.

DSP Modes:

If equipped with Bose Studio Surround have four DSP modes including:

‐ 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.

sound system, it will

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.

Press

q BACK on the faceplate or

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

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 go back to the previous menu.

EQ (Equalizer): If equipped with a Bose Sound System, the available choices are Manual and Talk.

q BACK to

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.

Tuning a Station

Turn the MENU knob to manually search for a station.

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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, and XM (if equipped) Radio Stations: Press and hold a

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

Mixed-Audio Favorites

Favorites that can be stored include radio stations, navigation, phone, media, or applications.

To scroll through the favorites:

Drag up on the screen buttons along the bottom to raise up 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 favorite button in the favorite area to recall a favorite tone setting.

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

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 metadata.

Press

j to pause playback of the

audio and to initiate timeshift mode.

r to resume playback of the

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 when paused will not reset the buffer.

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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

d 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 the Buffer

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

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Service (If Equipped)

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

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.

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

SiriusXM Menu

SiriusXM has a menu to adjust different features.

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 Sync button on iTunes may need to be pressed to transfer the song tags.

TuneSelect: For SiriusXM only, this feature allows for alerts to be set for artists or songs that are played on the current station. Press Artist or Song to save an Artist or Song. Press Manage TuneSelect to turn

, the

the alerts On and Off or manage the saved selection of Artists or Songs. To turn off an alert, press the Song or Artist and uncheck the box. 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.

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

SiriusXM®Satellite Radio Service

If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time.

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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.

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.

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.

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Caution

Multi-Band Antenna

The roof antenna is for OnStar®, SiriusXM (Global Positioning System). Keep clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is open, reception can also be affected.

Satellite Radio, and GPS

Pandora Internet Radio

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

application, then use

, (thumbs down) to personalize

or stations. To set up an account, or 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.

- (thumbs up)

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Personal cell phone data plans are used. Make sure the latest version is installed on the device.

Launching Pandora

Connect the iPhone to the USB port, or connect Android or BlackBerry See Auxiliary Jack on page 25 or

Bluetooth (Overview) on page 90 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 91 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 95. For first

time use, set up the stations before connecting to the vehicle. The Pandora icon will be available on the Home Page.

through Bluetooth.

When Pandora is chosen, the Pandora logo will populate on the screen and 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

d (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, not skip the currently playing track,

but the recorded.

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.

, feedback will be

, or d will

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.

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3. Wait about one minute, and try to connect the device again. See

Auxiliary Jack on page 25 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 90 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 91 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 95.

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.

Playback can be resumed from a loss of audio by double tapping on the iPhone menu button then scrolling through the icons to find an icon that allows a change of flow between Bluetooth and USB cable.

Common Pandora Messages

Pandora Error/Please Check Connected 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.

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Action Unavailable. Please Check Device: A few conditions 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.

Part of the Action Unavailable. Please Check Device: 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

If equipped, use the CD player to play CD's and MP3 audio.

The system can play:

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.

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.

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Press X to eject a disc from the 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 CD

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

On the CD main page, either 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 or DVD disc, if equipped, is loaded and the CD button is pressed, a message displays to use the video application to play. Video application is only available in vehicles equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE).

Storing Media favorites

To store media favorites, press and hold a favorite button to display a list of media types for the currently playing item. Select from this list.

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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.

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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. The first chapter begins to play.

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.

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 too high.

There are load or eject errors.

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

If any error continues, contact your dealer.

Playing an MP3 CD

To play an MP3 CD, follow the same instructions as “Playing an Audio CD.”

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 Music Menu

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

Press any of the following buttons on the MP3 Menu:

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

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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.

MP3 Folder Information

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

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.

USB Port

This vehicle is equipped with one or more USB ports. The USB port(s) are in the center console and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, if equipped. The system is optimized to support two connected devices with a total of 100,000 songs.

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 indexed media sources. Press the MEDIA screen button to scroll through the options until My Media is selected. Use gestures or screen buttons to scroll through the content.

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.

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‐ 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.

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.

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 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.

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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.

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 all content of that genre.

3. Select artists to view a list of albums.

4. Select an album to view a list of songs.

5. Select song to begin playback.

Podcasts, Composers, Audiobooks, and Videos 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. If episodes exist, select an episode.

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 to give a list of songs on that album.

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

Audiobooks:

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

2. Select audiobook.

3. Select chapter 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

Devices

This feature supports the following devices:

iPod touch®(5th generation)

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)

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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

Loss of Audio

Do not pair the Bluetooth of an iPhone that is connected by USB 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 source.

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 25 for information using voice recognition with Bluetooth streaming audio.

Make sure all devices have the latest software downloaded.

SD Card Reader

This vehicle will have an SD card reader in the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, if equipped.

The SD card reader is for audio and video playback and uses the same controls as the USB port. Playback from an SD card follows the same file formats and restrictions defined under USB Port on page 21. Not all video formats are supported.

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.

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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 Input source screen displays.

Playing from the AUX Port

An auxiliary device is played through the audio system and controlled through the device itself.

AUX Menu

Press the MENU knob to display the AUX Input menu and the following may display:

Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Auto Volume: If equipped, see CD Player on page 18.

EQ (Equalizer) Settings:

If equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined EQ modes. See “EQ (Equalizer) Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 9.

DSP Modes: If equipped with a

Surround Sound System, this

Bose feature adjusts the DSP modes. See “DSP Modes” in AM-FM Radio on page 9.

Bluetooth Audio

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

Bluetooth (Overview) on page 90 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 91 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 95 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:

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

q BACK on the faceplate or

Press 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 connected device 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.

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OnStar System

OnStar®with 4G LTE

If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up to seven devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, can be connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle’s built-in

hotspot.

Wi-Fi

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Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to connect to an OnStar Advisor for assistance. See www.onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations. Services and apps vary by make, model, year, carrier, availability, and conditions. 4G LTE service is available in select markets. 4G LTE performance is based on industry averages and vehicle systems design. Some services require a data plan.

Rear Seat Infotainment

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System

The vehicle may have an RSE system. The RSE system includes AM/FM, Blu-ray/DVD/CD player, USB, SD, audio/video jacks, wired headphone jack, wireless headphones, and a remote control.

Before Driving

The RSE can only be viewed on the front screen when the vehicle is in P (Park). The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving.

In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system may not work until the temperature is within the operating range of above −20°C (−4°F) and below 55°C (131°F).

System Operation

The video screens are on the back of the driver and front passenger seats.

To use:

1. Press the release button on the seatback console.

2. Move the screen to the viewing position.

3. Open a screen to turn the system on. If the screens are open with the system off, press the power button on the remote

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to turn the system on. The system can also be turned on from the front infotainment system by pressing the VIDEO icon on the Home Page.

Push the video screen down into its locked position when it is not in use. The screen turns off automatically.

The audio may continue with the screens down. This allows listening to music without the screen on.

Only the top of the left RSE seatback console has eight infrared transmitter lights for the wireless headphones throughout the vehicle. Both seatbacks have an infrared receiver for the remote control on the top of each console.

Caution

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Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur.

Sources

Sources include AM, FM, BD, XM (if equipped), AUX, Photos, CD/DVD/Blu-ray, USB, and SD cards.

Menus and Features

AM/FM Menu

Press the RADIO button on the remote, then select AM, FM, or XM (if equipped).

Access the AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) menu by pressing the menu button in any AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) screen.

Use this menu to select Strong Stations, All Stations, Favorites, Categories, Headphones, Overhead Display (if equipped), DivX or Software Information.

Press the MEDIA button on the remote, then select CD/DVD/BD, USB, SD, or AUX.

Disc Menu BD

Press the MENU button on the remote control from any BD screen to display the following menus.

Choose from POP UP MENU (BDMV Only), TOP MENU, COLOR, KEYPAD, DISC CONTROL, and MORE (Prev Still, Next Still, Settings).

VOD,

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Close any menu by pressing the MENU button or

or waiting for the 15-second time out.

Pop Up Menu (BD Only)

Select POP UP MENU from the menu options to display the disc menu on top of the movie. Make a selection to exit the Pop-up menu. When the Pop-Up menu is opened, the overlay/Interaction Selector menu will be closed. The Pop-up menu is disc dependent and may or may not time out on its own.

Top Menu BD/DVD

Select this item to display the menu for the DVD or BD. Make a selection to exit the TOP MENU. TOP MENU is not available for BDAV, DVD-VR, and AVC-REC.

4 (back) button,

Disc Menu DVD

Press the MENU button on the remote control from any DVD screen to display screen controls to select from Top Menu, Keypad, Stop Disc, Photo, and Settings.

Close this menu by pressing the Menu button or Back button, or waiting for the 15-second time out.

CD Menu

Press the MENU button on the remote control from any CD screen.

The CD Menu contains: Track List, Shuffle, Headphones, Brightness, Player Setup: Audio Compression, Auto Enter (for CD-DA only), Title

Search (for CD-DA only), DivX VOD, Disc Information (for CD-DA only), Overhead Display (if equipped), and Software Information. When a disc is ejected, only Brightness, Headphones, Overhead Display (if equipped), Player Setup, DivX VOD, and Software Information will be available.

Color (BD Only)

Select COLOR to display the four color button options: blue, yellow, red, and green. Highlight a color option and press ENTER and the appropriate action will be carried out. Press the Back button or MENU button, or wait for the 15-second

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