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Driving with IntelliBeam

The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).

The blue high-beam on light appears on the
instrument cluster when the high beams
are on.

There is a sensor near the top center of the
windshield that automatically controls the
system. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best system
performance.

The high-beam headlamps remain on, under
the automatic control, until one of the
following situations occurs:

The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps.

The system detects a preceding vehicle's
taillamps.

The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.

The vehicle's speed drops below 20 km/h
(12 mph).

The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the
button on the turn signal lever. If this
happens, press the button on the end of
the turn signal lever when the exterior
lamp control is in the AUTO or

position. The instrument cluster light will
come on to indicate the IntelliBeam
system is reactivated.

The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot detect
another vehicle's lamps because of any of
the following:

The other vehicle's lamps are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.

The other vehicle's lamps are covered
with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.

The other vehicle's lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust, smoke,
fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other
airborne obstructions.

The vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked,
or obstructed by something that blocks
the view of the light sensor.

The vehicle is loaded such that the front
end points upward, causing the light
sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.

The vehicle is being driven on winding or
hilly roads.

The automatic high-beam headlamps may
need to be disabled if any of the above
conditions exist.

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder

A warning chime sounds if the driver door is
opened while the ignition is off and the
exterior lamps are on.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer

Push the turn signal lever away from you
and release, to turn the high beams on. To
return to low beams, push the lever again
or pull it toward you and release.

This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the high-beam
headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass

To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal
lever toward you, and release.

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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.

The dedicated DRL will come on when all of
the following conditions are met:

The ignition is on.

The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.

The light sensor determines it is daytime.

The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument
panel lights, and other lamps will not be on.

When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system switches from DRL to the
headlamps.

To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp
control to

and then release. For vehicles

sold in Canada, this control only works
when the vehicle is parked.

Automatic Headlamp System

When the exterior lamp control is set to
AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the
headlamps come on automatically.

There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor.

The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage or
tunnel.

If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. If it is light outside when the
vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight
delay before the automatic headlamp
system changes to the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). During that delay, the
instrument cluster may not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument panel
brightness control is in the full bright
position. See

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control

132

When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.

The automatic headlamp system turns off
when the exterior lamp control is turned to

or the ignition is off.

Lights On with Wipers

If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the engine on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and other
exterior lamps come on. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are not
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the
exterior lamp control to

;

to disable

this feature.

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Hazard Warning Flashers

Press this button to make the front

and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
This warns others that you are having
trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.

The turn signals do not work while the
hazard warning flashers are on.

The hazard warning flashers turn on
automatically if the airbags deploy.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever all the way up or down to
signal a turn.

An arrow on the instrument cluster will
flash in the direction of the turn or lane
change.

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow
starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold
it there until the lane change is complete.
If the lever is moved momentarily to the
lane change position, the arrow will flash
three times. It will flash six times if Tow/
Haul Mode is active.

The lever returns to its starting position
when it is released.

If after signaling a turn or lane change, the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out.

Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

288

Fog Lamps

The ignition and parking lamps or
headlamps must be on for the front fog
lamps to work.

If equipped, the front fog lamps provide
extra illumination to the sides of the road
and improve visibility in fog or snow.

Turn the band down and release to

turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator
light on the instrument cluster comes on
when the fog lamps are on.

Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog
lamps.

Some localities have laws that require the
high beams to be off when the fog lamps
are on.

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Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control

This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. This feature is on the
left side of the instrument panel.

Move the thumbwheel up or down to

brighten or dim the lights.

The thumbwheel is functional at night,
or when the headlamps or parking lamps
are ON.

Courtesy Lamps

The courtesy lamps come on when any door
is opened,

on the remote key is pressed,

or when the vehicle is turned off. See

Dome

Lamps

132

Dome Lamps

The dome lamp is in the overhead console.

To operate, press the following buttons:

OFF :

Press to turn off the dome

lamps when any door is opened,

on the

remote key is pressed, or when the vehicle
is turned off. An indicator light on the
button will turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press

OFF again

to deactivate this feature and the indicator
light will turn off. The dome lamps will
come on when any door is opened,

the remote key is pressed, or when the
vehicle is turned off.

ON/OFF :

Press to turn the dome lamps

on or off manually.

Reading Lamps

There are front and rear reading lamps on
the overhead console and in the headliner.
These lamps come on when any door is
opened.

Front Reading Lamps

Press the lamp lenses to turn the front
reading lamps on or off.

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Rear Reading Lamps

Press the buttons to turn the rear passenger
reading lamps on or off.

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting

The interior lamps turn on when pressing

on the remote key or opening any doors,
and the dome lamp control is in the door
position.

Some exterior lamps also turn on when
pressing

on the remote key or opening

any doors. Low-Beam lamps will only turn
on briefly at night, or in areas with limited
lighting.

All lamps will gradually fade out after about
30 seconds.

Entry lighting can be disabled manually by
closing all doors, pressing

on the remote

key, or starting the vehicle.

This feature can be changed. On the
infotainment home page, select the Settings
icon

Vehicle

Vehicle Locator Lights.

Exit Lighting

Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn
on when the driver door is opened after the
vehicle is turned off.

The exterior and interior lamps remain on
for a set amount of time, then automatically
turn off.

The interior lights turn on when the vehicle
is turned off.

The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
turning the exterior lamp control off.

This feature can be changed. On the
infotainment home screen, select the
Settings icon

Vehicle

Exit Lighting.

Battery Load Management

The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then
adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.

When the battery's state of charge is low,
the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring
the charge back up. When the state of
charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If the
vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move up or
down. This is normal. If there is a problem,
an alert will be displayed.

The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for
all vehicles. This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all of the power
needed for very high electrical loads.

A high electrical load occurs when several of
the following are on, such as: headlamps,
high beams, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats,
engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
plugged into accessory power outlets.

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EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of
the battery. It does this by balancing the
generator's output and the vehicle's
electrical needs. It can increase engine idle
speed to generate more power whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power
demands of some accessories.

Normally, these actions occur in steps or
levels, without being noticeable. In rare
cases at the highest levels of corrective
action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a DIC battery voltage and
charging message displays. It is
recommended that the driver reduce the
electrical loads as much as possible. See

Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)

114

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Midlevel)

116

Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Uplevel)

119

Battery Power Protection

This feature helps prevent the battery from
being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps
or reading lamps are accidentally left on.
If any of these lamps are left on, they
automatically turn off after 10 minutes,
if the ignition is off. The lamps will not
come back on again until one of the
following occurs:

The ignition is turned on.

The doors are closed and then re-opened.

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver

The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes
after the vehicle is turned off, if the parking
lamps or headlamps have been manually
left on. This protects against draining the
battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
the exterior lamp control to the

position

and then back to the

;

position.

To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the vehicle must be on or in
accessory mode.

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

Set up phone numbers in advance so they
can be called easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command.

See

Distracted Driving

191

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the
vehicle

’

s interior. ANC requires the

factory-installed audio system, radio,
speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction
system, and exhaust system to work
properly. Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.

Overview

Infotainment System

The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, controls on the
center stack, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition.

(Power)

Press to turn the power on.

Press to mute/unmute the system
when on.
Press and hold to display the
power off screen or the option to
display the power off screen.

Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.

Radio: Press and release to go to
the previous station or channel.
Press and hold to fast seek the
next strongest previous station or
channel. See

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141

USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek to
the beginning of the current or
previous track. Press and hold to
quickly reverse through a track.

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Release to return to playing speed.
See

{

Press to go to the Home Page. See

“

Home Page

”

later in this section.

Press to exit Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay. To enter back into Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
hold. See

Apple CarPlay and

Android Auto

168

Radio: Press and release to go to
the next station or channel. Press
and hold to fast seek the next
strongest station or channel.

USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek the
next track. Press and hold to fast
forward through a track. Release to
return to playing speed. See

BACK

Press to return to the previous
display in a menu.

Turn to highlight a feature. Press
to activate the highlighted feature.

Home Page

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

Swipe left or right across the display to
access the pages of icons.

Managing Home Page Icons

1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page

icons to enter edit mode.

2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to

the desired position.

3. Release your finger to drop the icon in

the desired position.

4. To move an application to another page,

drag the icon to the edge of the display
toward the desired page.

5. Continue dragging and dropping

application icons as desired.

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.

Press to answer an incoming call or

start voice recognition. Press and hold to
activate Bluetooth Voice Recognition/Siri
Eyes Free. See

Bluetooth (Pairing and Using

a Phone)

165

Bluetooth (Overview)

164

Voice Recognition

159

Press to decline an incoming call or

end a current call. Press to mute or unmute
the infotainment system when not on a call.

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The favorites and volume switches are on
the back of the steering wheel.

1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press

to select the next or previous audio
broadcast favorite. When listening to a
media device, press to select the next or
previous track.

2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease

the volume.

Using the System

Audio

Touch the Audio icon to display the active
audio source page. Examples of available
sources may include AM, FM, SXM (if
equipped), USB, and Bluetooth.

Phone

Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone
main page. See

Bluetooth (Pairing and Using

a Phone)

165

Bluetooth (Overview)

164

Nav

Touch the Nav icon (if equipped) to display
the navigation map. See

Using the

Navigation System

148

Climate

Touch the Climate icon to display the
Climate main page. See

Dual Automatic

Climate Control System

183

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon to display the
Wi-Fi Hotspot information. See

Settings

170

Users

If equipped, touch the Users icon to sign in
or create a new user profile, and follow the
on-screen instructions.

Only four user profiles can be active at one
time in the vehicle. It may be necessary to
remove a profile from the menu before

creating or signing into an existing profile.
The removed profile can be logged into at a
later time.

Settings

Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See

Settings

170

Apple CarPlay

Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate
Apple CarPlay (if equipped) after a
supported device is connected. See

Apple

CarPlay and Android Auto

168

Android Auto

Touch the Android Auto icon to activate
Android Auto (if equipped) after a supported
device is connected. See

Apple CarPlay and

Android Auto

168

Apps

If equipped, in-vehicle apps are available for
download. Touch the Apps icon on the
Home Page to begin.

Downloading and using in-vehicle apps
requires Internet connectivity which can be
accessed with a data plan through the
vehicle

’

s built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot,

if equipped, or a compatible mobile device

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hotspot. On most mobile devices, activation
of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in the device

’

Settings menu under Mobile Network
Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile Hotspot,
or similar.

Availability of apps and connectivity varies
by vehicle, conditions, and location. Data
plan rates apply. Features are subject to
change. For more information, see
www.my.gmc.com/learn.

OnStar Services

If equipped, touch the OnStar Services icon
to display the OnStar Services and Account
pages. See

OnStar Overview

363

Camera

If equipped, touch the Camera icon to access
the camera application. See

Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing

232

Shortcut Tray

The shortcut tray is near the bottom of the
display. It shows up to four applications.

Infotainment Display Features

Infotainment display features show on the
display when available. When a feature is
unavailable, it may gray out. When a
feature is touched, it may highlight.

Haptic Feedback

If equipped, haptic feedback is a pulse that
occurs when an icon or option is touched on
the display or when controls on the center
stack are pressed.

Infotainment Gestures

Use the following finger gestures to control
the infotainment system.

Touch/Tap

Touch/tap is used to select an icon or
option, activate an application, or change
the location inside a map.

Touch and Hold

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

Drag

Drag is used to move applications on the
Home Page, or to pan the map. To drag the
item, it must be held and moved along the
display to the new location. This can be

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done up, down, right, or left. This feature is
only available when vehicle is parked and
not in motion.

Nudge

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

Fling or Swipe

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

Spread

Spread is used to zoom in on a map, certain
images, or a web page. Place finger and
thumb together on the display, then move
them apart.

Pinch

Pinch is used to zoom out on a map, certain
images, or a web page. Place finger and
thumb apart on the display, then move
them together.

Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle
Information and Radio Displays

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

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Software Updates

Over-the-Air Software Updates

If equipped, see

“

Updates

”

under

Settings

170

for details on software updates.

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio

From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Choose from the three most recently used
sources listed at the left side of the display
or touch the More icon to display a list of
available sources. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SXM (if equipped),
MyMedia (if available), USB, AUX (if
equipped), and Bluetooth.

Infotainment System Sound Menu

From any of the audio source main pages,
touch Sound to display the following:

Equalizer :

Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange,

Treble, and Surround (if equipped) using the
options on the infotainment display.

Fade/Balance :

Touch to adjust by using the

controls on the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the crosshair.

Finding a Station

Seeking a Station

From the AM, FM, or SXM (if equipped)
display, touch

on the infotainment

display to search for the previous or next
strong station or channel.

Browsing Stations

From the AM, FM, or SXM (if equipped)
display, touch Browse to list all available
stations or channels. Navigate up and down
through all stations by scrolling the list.
Touch the station or channel you want to
listen to. Touch

to save the station or

channel as a favorite.

If equipped, touch Update Station List to
update the active stations in your area.

Direct Tune

Access Direct Tune by touching the Tune
icon on the infotainment display to bring up
the keypad. Navigate through all frequencies
using

on the right side of the

Direct Tune display. Directly enter a station
or channel using the keypad. When a new
station or channel is entered, the
information about that station or channel
displays on the right side. This information
will update with each new valid frequency.
Touch

to save the station or channel as

a favorite.

The keypad will gray out entries that do not
contribute to a valid frequency and will
automatically place a decimal point within
the frequency number.

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Touch (X) to delete one number at a time.
Touch and hold (X) to delete all numbers.

A valid AM or FM station will automatically
tune to the new frequency but not close the
Direct Tune display. When listening to SXM
(if equipped), touch Go after entering the
channel. Touch

on the infotainment

display or touch

to exit out of

Direct Tune.

The tune arrows on the right side of the
Direct Tune display

will tune

through the complete station or channel list
one station step at a time per touch.
A touch and hold advances through stations
or channels quickly.

If equipped, HD Radio multicast stations
cannot be tuned directly through the Direct
Tune feature. Only the analog or
HD1 station can use that feature. Use the
display arrows to adjust to the multicast
stations.

AM, FM, and SXM Categories

From the AM stations, if equipped with HD
Radio, FM, or SXM (if equipped) display,
touch Categories at the top of the Browse
menu to access the categories list. The list
contains names associated with the AM or
FM stations, or SXM channels. Touch a
category name to display a list of stations
or channels for that category. Touching a
station or channel from the list will tune the
radio to that station or channel.

Storing Radio Station Presets

Favorites show in the area at the top of the
display.

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

Touch and hold a

preset to store the current station or
channel as a favorite. Touch a saved favorite
to recall a favorite station.

Favorites can also be stored by touching

in a station or channel list. This will
highlight indicating that it is now saved as a
favorite.

The number of favorites displayed is
automatically adjusted by default, but can
be manually adjusted in Settings in the
System tab under Favorites and then Set
Number of Audio Favorites. It can also be
adjusted in Settings in the Apps tab under
Audio and then Set Number of Audio
Favorites.

HD Radio Technology

If equipped, HD Radio is a free service with
features such as digital quality sound, more
stations available on a single frequency such
as HD2 and HD3, and display information
such as artist and song title.

From the Now Playing display, touch the HD
Radio icon to turn HD on or off.

Station Access

To access HD Radio stations:

1. Tune the radio to the station. If HD

Radio is turned on and the station is
broadcasting in HD Radio, the radio will
automatically tune to the HD version of
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seconds. The radio will also display icons
representing additional channels (HD2,
...HD8), that may be available. When the
radio successfully tunes to a HD station,
the HD logo will display and digital
audio will play.

2. Touch the display arrows to tune to the

previous or next HD Radio station.

There may be a delay before the station
starts playing.

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

HD Radio stations can be saved as favorites.

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

HD Radio Troubleshooting

Digital Audio Delay :

Wait for the signal to

process. This can take several seconds.

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

Station signal strength may be

weak, the station is out of range, or the
station may be out of alignment. Verify
proper reception on another station.

If the HD Radio signal weakens while
listening to HD1, the radio will automatically
switch to the analog version of the radio
station.

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

HD Radio can be disabled if driving in a
weak signal area. Touch HD Radio On/Off to
toggle HD Radio reception on and off.

Radio Data System (RDS)

If equipped, RDS features are available for
use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. When supported, the
radio may:

Group stations by Category (i.e., Program
Type) such as Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc.

Display text from radio stations that
include station name and messages.

This system relies on receiving specific
information from these stations and only
works when the information is available.
It is possible that a radio station could
broadcast incorrect information that causes
the radio features to work improperly. If this
happens, contact the radio station.

When information is broadcast from a RDS
station, the station name or call letters
display on the audio screen. Radio text
supporting the currently playing broadcast
may also appear.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Radio Service

If equipped, vehicles with a valid SiriusXM
radio subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming.

SiriusXM radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast to coast, in digital-quality sound. In
the U.S., see www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296. In Canada, see
www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.

When SiriusXM is active, the channel name,
number, song title, and artist appear on the
display.

SiriusXM with 360L

SiriusXM with 360L interface has enhanced
in-vehicle listening experience for
subscribers. The experience now offers more
categories and system learned
recommendations toward discovering more
personalized content.

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To use the full SiriusXM 360L program,
including streaming content and listening
recommendations, OnStar Connected Access
is required. Connected vehicle services vary
by model and require a complete working
electrical system, cell reception, and GPS
signal. An active connected plan is required.

Reference the SiriusXM user guide for use
and subscription information.

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. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.

Mobile Device Usage

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

Multi-Band Antenna

The roof antenna may be used for radio,
navigation, and other communication
systems, depending on the equipped
options. Keep clear of obstructions for clear
reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it
is open, reception can also be affected.

Audio Players

Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices

When using media devices such as USB and
mobile devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could contain files
that affect system operation or performance
and should be avoided.

USB Port

Audio stored on a USB device may be
listened to.

Depending on your vehicle, it may be
equipped with two USB ports in the center
console under the armrest and another two
on the center stack. These ports are for data
and charging. There may also be two USB
ports at the rear of the center console and a
USB port on each side of the third row seats
for charging only.

Caution

To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be

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damaged or cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.

Playing from a USB

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

Audio extensions supported by the USB may
include:

MP3

AAC

OGG

3GP

My Media Library

MyMedia is only available when more than
one indexed device is connected. It allows
access to content from all indexed media
sources. MyMedia will show as an available
source in the Source page.

USB MP3 Player and USB Devices

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

To play a USB device:

1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio from the Home Page.
3. Select USB device.

Use the following when playing an active
USB source:

Touch to play the current media source.

Touch to pause playback of the current

media source.

Touch to seek the beginning of the
current or previous track.

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

Touch to seek the next track.

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

Shuffle :

Touch the shuffle icon to play

music in random order.

USB Sound Menu

See

“

Infotainment System Sound Menu

”

under

AM-FM Radio

141

USB Browse Menu

When a list of songs, albums, artists,
or other types of media displays, the up and
down arrows and A-Z appear on the left
side. Select A-Z to view a display that will
show all letters of the alphabet and select
the letter to go to.

Touch the up and down arrows to move the
list up and down.

Touch Browse and the following may
display:

Playlists:

1. Touch to view the playlists stored on

the USB.

2. Touch a playlist to view the list of all

songs in that playlist.

3. Touch a song from the list to begin

playback.

Supported playlist extensions are m3u
and pls.

Artists:

1. Touch to view the list of artists stored

on the USB.

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2. Touch an artist name to view a list of all

albums by the artist.

3. To select a song, touch All Songs or

touch an album and then touch a song
from the list.

Songs:

1. Touch to display a list of all songs on

the USB.

2. To begin playback, touch a song from

the list.

Albums:

1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.
2. Touch the album to view a list of all

songs on the album.

3. Touch a song from the list to begin

playback.

Genres:

1. Touch to view the genres on the USB.
2. Touch a genre to view a list of artists.
3. Touch an artist to view albums by that

artist.

4. Touch an album to view songs on the

album.

5. Touch a song to start playback.

Composers:

1. Touch to view the composers on

the USB.

2. Touch a Composer to view a list of

albums by that composer.

3. Touch an album or All Songs to view a

list of songs.

4. Touch a song from the list to begin

playback.

Folders:

1. Touch to view the directories on

the USB.

2. Touch a folder to view a list of all files.
3. Touch a file from the list to begin

playback.

Podcasts :

Touch to view the podcasts on

the connected Apple device and get a list of
podcast episodes.

Audiobooks:

1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on

the Apple device.

2. Touch an audiobook to get a list of

chapters.

3. Touch the chapter from the list to begin

playback.

File System and Naming

File systems supported by the USB may
include:

FAT32

NTFS

HFS+

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.

Storing and Recalling Media Favorites

To store media favorites, touch Browse to
display a list of media types.

Touch one of the following Browse options
to save a favorite:

Playlists :

Touch

next to any playlist to

store the playlist as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite playlist.
The first song in the playlist begins to play.

Artists :

Touch

next to any artist to

store the artist as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite artist. The first
song in the artist list begins to play.

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Songs :

Touch

next to any song to store

the song as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite song.

Albums :

Touch

next to any album to

store the album as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite album. The first
song in the album list begins to play.

Genres :

Touch

next to any genre to

store the genre as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite genre. The first
song of the genre begins to play.

Podcasts :

Touch

next to any podcast to

store the podcast as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite podcast.
The podcast begins to play.

Audiobooks :

Touch

next to any

audiobook to store the audiobook as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a
favorite audiobook. The first chapter in the
audiobook begins to play.

Media Playback and Mute

USB playback will be paused if the system is
muted. If the steering wheel mute control is
pressed again, playback will resume.

If the source is changed while in mute,
playback resumes and audio will unmute.

Auxiliary Jack

This vehicle may have an auxiliary input
jack. 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, touch More and then touch AUX to
make the source active.

Shuffle and Browse are not available in the
AUX source menu.

Bluetooth Audio

Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See

Bluetooth (Pairing and

Using a Phone)

165

Bluetooth (Overview)

164

for help pairing

a device.

Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the mobile device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is present, check the
volume setting on the infotainment system.

Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list on
the left of the display or by touching the
More option and then touching the
Bluetooth device.

To play music via Bluetooth:

1. Power on the device, and pair to connect

the device.

2. Once paired, touch Audio from the Home

Page, then touch Bluetooth from the
recent sources list on the left of the
display.

Bluetooth Sound Menu

See

“

Infotainment System Sound Menu

”

under

AM-FM Radio

141

Manage Bluetooth Devices

From the Home Page:

1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch Devices to add or delete devices.

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When touching Bluetooth, the radio may
not be able to launch the audio player on
the connected device to start playing. When
the vehicle is not moving, use the mobile
device to begin playback.

All devices launch audio differently. When
selecting Bluetooth as a source, the radio
may show as paused on the display. Press
play on the device or touch

on the

vehicle display to begin playback.

Browse functionality will be provided where
supported by the Bluetooth device. This
media content will not be part of the
MyMedia source mode.

Some smartphones support sending
Bluetooth music information to display on
the radio. When the radio receives this
information, it will check to see if any is
available and display it. For more
information about supported Bluetooth
features, visit your brand website. See

Online Account

353

for details.

See

Radio Frequency Statement

359

Radio Frequency Statement

359

Navigation

Using the Navigation System

If equipped, launch the Nav application by
touching the Nav icon on the Home Page or
on the shortcut tray near the bottom of the
infotainment display.

When the Nav application is launched for
the first time, a product walkthrough is
available. Use of the feature requires the
Terms and Conditions and the Privacy
statement to be confirmed. If available and
signed into a profile, it is also suggested to
enable and confirm Predictive Navigation.

Predictive Navigation (If Equipped)

If Predictive Navigation is available and
confirmed, this feature learns preferences by
remembering where the vehicle has been.
It uses the locations and navigation history
to personalize routes and results.

Predictive Navigation may learn elements
such as:

Personalized routes based on preferred
streets.

Search results that provide best matches
at the top of the list.

Predictive traffic.

Local map content updating.

Predictive Navigation can also be enabled or
disabled at a later time by touching

(Options). While in Options, touch Settings,
then Map and Navigation Settings, and then
Predictive Navigation.

Navigation Map View

After opening the Nav application for the
first time, the application will always open
in full map view displaying the vehicle

’

current location. When the vehicle is
stopped, the search bar will appear along
the top of the navigation map view.
Manually close the search bar by touching

. When the vehicle is moving, the

}

(Search) icon will replace the search bar to
maximize the full map view.

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Destination Card Preferences

From the Nav application, set up Home and
Work addresses to enable one-touch
navigation. To set up Home and Work
addresses, touch

and select Settings,

then Map and Navigation Settings, and then
Destination Card Preferences. Show My
Places on Map should be on by default.
Select and enter Home and/or Work address
and save.

If the vehicle

’

s system is not signed into a

customized profile, the current location icon
uses a generic symbol. Once signed into a
customized profile, the current location
symbol will show a customized icon. See

Navigation Symbols

151

Map and Navigation Settings

Touch

while in the map view to display

options. The following may display:

3D Heading Up, 2D Heading Up, 2D North

Show on Map

Traffic Events (available with Connected
Navigation)

Settings

Edit Destination (if a route has been set)

Avoid on Route (if a route has been set)

Touch Settings to view Map and Navigation
Settings. The following may display:

Destination Card Preferences

Map Preferences

Route Preferences

Navigation Voice Control

Traffic Preferences

Alert Preferences

Fuel Grade Preferences

Manage History

Predictive Navigation: See

“

Predictive

Navigation (If Equipped)

”

previously in

this section.

About

To exit a list, touch

in the top right

corner to return to the main map view.

Make sure to set up preferences before
setting a destination and starting active
guidance.

Map Preferences

Touch to choose between basic map feature
configurations:

Map Colors

Auto

–

Touch to automatically change

modes based on lighting conditions.

Day (Light)

Night (Dark)

3D Landmark (Default is On) :

Touch On or

Off. When turned on, the system will
display all 3D Landmarks on the map
depending on the zoom level.

3D Building (Default is Off) :

Touch On or

Off. When turned on, the system will
display all of the possible 3D building shapes
on the map depending on the zoom level.

Show Terrain in 3D (Default is Off) :

If equipped, touch On or Off. When turned
on, the system will display terrain
information on the map in 3D view.

Auto-Zoom (Default is On) :

Touch On or

Off. When turned on, the system will
automatically adjust the zoom level when
the vehicle is approaching a turn. After the
turn is completed, the system automatically
brings the zoom back to the originally set
level. If the vehicle is approaching a turn

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with the next turn occurring shortly after,
the Auto-Zoom will remain on until both
turns are completed.

Route Preferences

Touch to access the Route Preferences. The
choices are:

Preferred Route

–

Choose from two

different route options: Fastest or
Eco-Friendly.

‐

Fastest would be the route with the
shortest drive time.

‐

Eco-Friendly would be the most
fuel-efficient route.

Avoid on Current Route

–

Choose any of

the road features to avoid while on route:

‐

Highways

‐

Unpaved Roads

‐

Ferries

‐

Carpool Lanes

‐

Toll Roads

‐

Tunnels

‐

Country Borders

Navigation Voice Control

Touch to access the voice control setting
display.

Navigation Volume

–

To adjust the

volume level, touch the up and down
arrows. If the voice guidance prompt is
being heard, volume can also be adjusted
using the knob on the center stack or the
volume switch on the steering wheel.

Navigation Voice Prompt Level during a
Call. Options available are:

‐

Full Prompt (Selected by default)

‐

Tone Only

‐

None

Traffic Events (If Equipped)

This feature provides a list of events that
are on the route or nearby. Touch

and

then select Traffic Events. A connected
Navigation service plan is required.

Traffic Preferences (If Equipped)

While in Map View, touch

, then Settings

and then Map and Navigation Settings to
access Traffic Preferences. When Show
Traffic on Map is turned on, the feature
provides an overview of the traffic flow
using different coded colors. The following
options are available for rerouting:

Auto Reroute to Better Route

–

The

system will automatically reroute if the
system detects there is a traffic issue
ahead.

Ask Before Rerouting (Default)

–

If the

system detects there is a traffic issue
ahead, it will display a pop-up with
details about the issue. Choose to reroute
or cancel the alert.

Never Search for Better Route

–

The

system will not check for a better route
until one of the above options is selected.

Alert Preferences

Set alerts on or off during both inactive and
active guidance views. The following alerts
may be available:

Road Safety Alerts

–

Touch to display

upcoming School Zones.

Traffic Camera Alerts

Manage History

Touch Manage History to access the History
options:

Clear Recent Destinations

–

Touch

clear the recent destinations.

Clear Search History

–

Touch

to clear

the search history.

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About

Touch to display software information,
such as:

Telenav Terms and Conditions

Telenav Privacy Statement

Navigation Version

Maps

The Navigation application requires a map
database to run. It is stored on an SD card
that is connected to the infotainment
system. If the map database is not available,
a missing SD card error message will be
displayed.

SD Card Error Messages

The SD card only works for one unique
vehicle. The SD card must pass
authentication verification to be used for
that specific vehicle. If the SD card has a
switch that can be set to read-only mode,
ensure that it is in the upward position and
not in read-only.

Potential error scenarios and messages
include:

The SD card has initialized for the first
time:

“

Once initialized, this SD card can

only be used for navigation in this
vehicle.

”

The SD card is not working properly:

“

card is not functioning properly.
(Error Code).

”

See your dealer if this message appears.

The SD card is not paired with the
existing system:

“

This SD card is not valid

in this vehicle for navigation. See Owner

’

Manual for more detail or visit your
dealer. (Error Code).

”

The SD card has been removed from the
slot:

“

SD card has been removed.

(Error Code).

”

Make sure the SD card is in the slot. If it
was removed and inserted and you still
receive an error code, see your dealer.

Touch Confirm to resume after the
initialization error message. For the other
messages, touch OK to return to the
Home Page.

Navigation Symbols

Following are the most common symbols
that may appear in the Nav application.

This indicates the vehicle

’

s current location

and direction on the map.

This is the vehicle

’

s current location icon

during inactive guidance mode. Once a user
profile is created, the current location icon
can be customized.

This icon indicates the vehicle

’

s current

location and direction on the map.

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The destination pin marks the location of
the final destination. Touch the pin to view
the destination address or to add it or
remove it from the Favorites list. Hide the
information by touching the pin one more
time. It will automatically time out if no
action is taken.

If equipped, smart Points of Interest (POIs)
are places of interest for parking and gas
stations.

The progress bar provides an overview of
the route progress and may show traffic and
incidents along the way. As the route
proceeds, the vehicle icon moves up the bar.

Touch the icon to zoom out on the map and
view the entire route. Touch it again to
return to the previous view.

View the drive time by touching the
estimated time of arrival (ETA).

Current Location

When the vehicle is parked and not in a
Navigation session, the user icon is centered
on the map view, highlighting the current
location.

Destination

Receiving Destination Directions from
Different Sources

Destinations can be received or transferred
from different sources to the Nav application
for route guidance. If equipped, some of
these sources may include:

Navigation from search results.

An address from the Contacts list.

An application on the smartphone that
can send destinations to the vehicle.

Waypoints

Add up to five waypoints, which are
additional destinations, along the route. To
add an additional stop or waypoint:

1. From active guidance, touch

}

2. Search for the destination using One-Box,

Voice search, or the Quick Category
icons.

3. Choose search results Along Route,

Nearby, or Near Destination.

4. Choose the desired waypoint and touch

Add to Trip or replace the current
destination by touching New Destination.

Route options are not available for
waypoints.

Arriving at a Waypoint

When approaching a waypoint, the system
will display a Destination Arrival view. To
continue on to the next destination touch
the Drive to message on the infotainment
display.

If the vehicle passes the waypoint or gets
out of the current route, the system will
automatically reroute back to this waypoint.
At the same time, it will show a Drive to
icon along with the next waypoint address
so the current waypoint can be skipped and
guidance can resume to the next waypoint
or destination.

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Editing a Waypoint

When waypoints are added during active
guidance, the system allows a stop to be
deleted or the order to be changed. To edit
a waypoint:

1. Touch

2. Touch Edit Destinations.

Modify destination order by touching
and holding the arrow until it is
highlighted. Drag to move the
waypoint up or down the list.

Delete a waypoint by touching

A pop-up will appear to confirm
waypoint removal. Once the request
is confirmed, the system will remove
the address from the destinations list.
Touch

on the top right corner so

the system can recalculate the route.
If there is only one address in the
destinations list, the system will
disable the move and delete
functions. The system will not allow
the final destination to be deleted.

Map Information

Road network attributes are contained in the
map database for map information.
Attributes include information such as street

names, street addresses, and turn
restrictions. A detailed area includes all
major highways, service roads, and
residential roads. The detailed areas include
Places of Interest (POIs) such as restaurants,
airports, banks, hospitals, police stations, gas
stations, tourist attractions, and historical
monuments.

If the vehicle does not have an applicable
service plan, the map database may not
include data for newly constructed areas or
map database corrections that are
completed after production. The navigation
system provides full route guidance in the
detailed map areas.

Zoom Control

The zoom control display is shown on the
map view. A few ways to zoom in or
out are:

Touch + or

–

to zoom in or out on

the map.

Double tap with one finger to zoom in or
single tap with two fingers to zoom out
on the map.

Use the index finger and thumb to zoom
out by pinching and then zoom in by
spreading those two fingers on the map.

Map Gestures and Map Scale

Use the following gestures on the
infotainment display to adjust the map scale
and display options.

Pinch to zoom in or out.

Pan the map.

Use two fingers to tilt down and change
from 2D to 3D. Tilt up to change back
to 2D.

Rotate the map.

See

Using the System

138

Mute

When in active guidance, the audio prompts
while using navigation can be muted. Touch
the speaker icon on the right side of the
upper bar. A slash will appear on the
speaker to indicate voice guidance is muted.

Active Guidance View

When a destination is chosen and a
navigation session is active, the navigation
system enters into an Active Guidance
View (AGV).

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Map Orientation

Touch

on the map to access map

orientation settings. Map orientation is 3D
Heading Up by default.

Available settings are:

3D Heading Up (Default): 3D map with
the vehicle pointing up. In this mode, the
current location icon will always head up
and the map will rotate around it.

2D Heading Up: 2D map with the vehicle
pointing up. In this mode, the current
location icon will always head up and the
map will rotate around it.

2D North Up: 2D map with North pointing
up. In this mode, the current location icon
will shift as the vehicle turns left and
right.

Touch the icon to change the map type. The
icon and label will also update accordingly.

Depending on the zoom level of the 2D
Heading Up and 3D Heading Up maps, the
system may automatically switch to the 2D
North Up map.

When in AGV, the entire route can be
viewed in 2D North Up by touching the
traffic bar. The map will zoom out and
readjust to display the full route. When in

2D North Up Route View, the Recenter icon
will appear in the middle of the display.
Touch either the Recenter icon or the traffic
bar again to return to the previous view,
either 2D or 3D.

Lane Guidance

The map will display the lane information
for the upcoming maneuver if it is available.

Junction View

When a vehicle is on the highway and
approaching the exit, an image displays the
lane that the vehicle must stay in to
complete the next maneuver.

Quick-Turn View

When the vehicle is approaching a turn with
the next turn following in quick succession,
a quick-turn list appears below the primary
turn indicator. An audio prompt will
announce the quick turn.

Auto-Zoom

When approaching a maneuver, the map
will automatically zoom in to show both the
vehicle icon and the upcoming maneuver to
give a better view of the maneuver. Once
the maneuver is complete, the system will
zoom back to the previous zoom level.
Touch

on the map to access Settings,

then touch Map Preferences to access
Auto-Zoom. This feature can be enabled or
disabled.

Directions

Touch the menu option next to the next
turn street name to display Directions.

Directions displays the turns and directions
from the current location to the final
destination.

Editing Directions

Directions can be edited by choosing

which expands the list to fill the display and
enters the Edit Mode. While in Edit Mode,
an unwanted route segment can be

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removed from the route by touching

to the segment. A pop-up appears to
confirm segment removal.

When the route segment has been removed,
all segments are replaced by an activity
indicator while the new route is
recalculated. When the recalculation is
complete, the activity indicator is replaced
with the new route segments.

Highway Exits List

Touch

to open the Exit list. This icon

displays next to the current street name
near the bottom of the display. The icon
only appears when on a highway with
defined exits.

While traveling on roads with designated
exits, an Exit list may be available. The Exit
list displays the exit number, distance to the

exit from the current vehicle position, and
convenience stops that may be available,
such as gas, coffee, food, and lodging.

Next Maneuver Menu

When in Active Guidance, the Next
Maneuver Turn Arrow, Street Name, and
Maneuver Distance are shown in the Next
Maneuver at the top of the display
overlaying the map. ETA, Distance to
Destination, and Traffic Indicator are
displayed in a panel pinned on the right of
the display.

Navigation Next Turn Maneuver Alert

If the Navigation application is not open
when a near maneuver prompt is given, it is
shown as an alert. Touch the alert to go to
the main navigation view or touch

dismiss the alert.

Repeat Voice Guidance

This symbol indicates the next guidance
maneuver. Touch it to repeat the last
spoken guidance instruction.

Incident Alert (If Equipped)

During active guidance, if the system
determines that there is an incident ahead
but there is not a better route, the system
will play a tone and show a Quick Notice.
This will only show once per incident.

Incident Reports (If Equipped)

Incident report icons, along with traffic flow
data, display on the map during both active
and inactive guidance.

End Route

Touch Cancel at the top right corner to end
active guidance and return to inactive
guidance. If active guidance is canceled
before the destination has been reached, a
pop-up option to Resume Trip will appear.

Resume Trip

The trip can be resumed if it was canceled
by touching the Resume Trip pop-up option.

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If the system has determined that the
destination has been reached, either because
the arrival view displayed or the destination
has been passed, the Resume Trip option
will not appear.

Favorites

The navigation favorites can have contacts,
addresses, or POIs that have been saved
through the favorite icon on the
details view.

Accessing Favorites

In the Nav application, view the Favorites
list by touching

in the search bar along

the top of the Nav map view. If the search
bar is closed, touch

}

and select

Saving Favorites

Favorites can be added from a number of
the system

’

s applications. Touch the

favorites icon to save content as a favorite.

Renaming Navigation Favorites

1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home

Page and touch the System tab.

2. Touch Favorites to access the Manage

Favorites option.

3. Touch a saved Navigation favorite to

access the edit icon. Touch the edit icon
to rename the favorite.

4. Touch Save to store the renamed

favorite.

Recents

Touch

to access a list of recent

destinations.

Recenter Position Icon

Touch the Recenter Position arrow in the
middle of the map view to reset the map to
the current location.

Last Parked Location

The Last Parked Location is the last location
the vehicle engine was turned off. That
location is displayed in the first row of the
Recents list. Touching the last Parked
Location shows the Address Details view to
either save the address or drive to it. The
Last Parked Location can be deleted by
entering the Edit display. Once the Last
Parked Location is deleted, it no longer
appears in the Recents list, unless the
vehicle is started at that location again.

Show POI Icons

To see the POI categories, touch Options,
then touch Show on Map. Up to eight
categories of icons can be selected.

Smart POI Icons on Map (If Equipped)

The smart POI icons such as fuel stations
and parking may appear based on time,
location, driver search behavior, driving
conditions, and vehicle conditions.

Touch a smart POI icon to open the
corresponding details:

Left side: Name and address of the POI.

Right side:

+ ETE (Estimated Time

Enroute.)

Smart Fuel Station Icons

Fuel station prices are shown if available for
nearby stations when the vehicle is low
on fuel.

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Smart Parking Icons

When reaching a densely populated
destination and the system determines that
parking may be limited, the system will
attempt to display nearby parking
destinations with pricing information,
if available.

Report an Issue Using POI Details (If
Equipped)

In the POI details page, a POI issue can be
reported if the data is not accurate or the
address is incorrect. Touch Report an Issue
near the bottom of the display to access the
issue selection page. Touch one of the
predefined issues on the selection page,
then touch Send. The system will send the
information for analysis.

Search

Touch Search on the infotainment display to
open the search display. It has a search field
entry box, quick category icon shortcuts,
recents icon, favorites icon, and keyboard.

Auto Complete

Enter a partial location in the field entry box
on the search display. Auto complete will
attempt to complete the destination based
on what is being entered. Touch the
suggested item to search.

Search While in Motion with No Front Seat
Passenger Present

The search display will not allow changes or
text input with the keyboard when the
vehicle is in motion. As a result, a display
showing three rows of the most commonly
used categories appears. Touching the search
box will activate speech recognition.

Search While in Motion with Front Seat
Passenger Present

If the system detects that the front seat
passenger is present with both driver and
passenger seat belts buckled, touching the
search icon will display an alert message
that allows the passenger to search for a
destination as if the vehicle were stopped.

Connected Navigation

Connected Navigation is a subscription
service that enables certain capabilities
within the navigation system, such as
Traffic, Smart Search/Routing, and Predictive

Navigation capabilities. The system will
show an alert when the subscription is
expiring and will ask to renew the plan.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

If equipped, the position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite signals, various
vehicle signals, and map data.

At times, other interference such as the
satellite condition, road configuration,
condition of the vehicle, and/or other
circumstances can affect the navigation
system's ability to determine the accurate
position of the vehicle.

The GPS shows the current position of the
vehicle using signals sent by GPS satellites.
When the vehicle is not receiving signals
from the satellites, a symbol appears in the
status bar.

This system might not be available or
interference can occur if any of the
following are true:

Signals are obstructed by tall buildings,
trees, large trucks, or a tunnel.

Satellites are being repaired or improved.

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For more information if the GPS is not
functioning properly, see

Problems with

Route Guidance

158

and

If the System Needs Service

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Vehicle Positioning

At times, the position of the vehicle on the
map could be inaccurate due to one or more
of the following reasons:

The road system has changed.

The vehicle is driving on slippery road
surfaces such as sand, gravel, or snow.

The vehicle is traveling on winding roads
or long, straight roads.

The vehicle is approaching a tall building
or a large vehicle.

The surface streets run parallel to a
freeway.

The vehicle has been transferred by a
vehicle carrier or a ferry.

The current position calibration is set
incorrectly.

The vehicle is traveling at high speed.

The vehicle changes directions more than
once, or the vehicle is turning on a turn
table in a parking lot.

The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a
parking lot, garage, or a lot with a roof.

The GPS signal is not received.

A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.

Tire chains are installed on the vehicle.

The tires are replaced or worn.

The tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.

This is the first navigation use after the
map data is updated.

The 12-volt battery has been disconnected
for several days.

The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic
where driving is at low speeds, and the
vehicle is stopped and started repeatedly.

Problems with Route Guidance

Inappropriate route guidance can occur
under one or more of the following
conditions:

The turn was not made on the road
indicated.

Route guidance might not be available
when using automatic rerouting for the
next right or left turn.

The route might not be changed when
using automatic rerouting.

There is no route guidance when turning
at an intersection.

Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.

It could take a long time to operate
automatic rerouting during high-speed
driving.

Automatic rerouting might display a route
returning to the set waypoint if heading
for a destination without passing through
a set waypoint.

The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle
due to a regulation by time or season or
any other regulation which may be given.

Some routes might not be searched.

The route to the destination might not be
shown if there are new roads, if roads
have recently changed, or if certain roads
are not listed in the map data. See

Maps

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To recalibrate the vehicle's position on the
map, park with the vehicle running for two
to five minutes, until the vehicle position
updates. Make sure the vehicle is parked in
a location that is safe and has a clear view
of the sky and away from large
obstructions.

If the System Needs Service

If the navigation system needs service, see
your dealer.

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Map Data Updates

The map data in the vehicle is the most
up-to-date information available when the
vehicle was produced. The map data is
updated periodically, provided that the map
information has changed and the vehicle has
a relevant service plan.

See www.gmnavdisc.com for details on
ordering, purchasing, and installing a new or
replacement SD card. Features are subject to
change. For more information on this
feature, visit your brand website. See

Online

Account

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for details.

If the vehicle is equipped with Connected
Navigation, which is a subscription service
that enables certain features of the
navigation system, such as Traffic, Smart
Search/Routing, and Predictive Navigation,
then the system will download the latest
map data from the cloud.

Database Coverage Explanations

Coverage areas vary with respect to the
level of map detail available for any given
area. Some areas feature greater levels of
detail than others. If this happens, it does
not mean there is a problem with the
system. As the map data is updated, more

detail can become available for areas that
previously had limited detail. See

Map Data

Updates

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Voice Recognition

If equipped, voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation within the navigation,
audio, phone, and weather applications. This
feature can be started by pressing

on the

steering wheel or touching

on the

infotainment display.

However, not all features within these areas
are supported by voice commands.
Generally, only complex tasks that require
multiple manual interactions to complete
are supported by voice commands.

For example, tasks that take more than one
or two touches, such as a song or artist to
play from a media device, would be
supported by voice commands. Other tasks,
like adjusting the volume or seeking up or
down, are audio features that are easily
performed by touching one or two options,
and are not supported by voice commands.

In general there are flexible ways to speak
commands for completing the tasks.

If your language supports it, try stating a
one-shot command, such as

“

Directions to

address <number, street, city, state/
province>.

”

Do not include the ZIP code

while stating the address during the
command. Another example of a one-shot
Destination Entry command is,

“

Directions to

Place of Interest at <hotel>.

”

If these

commands do not work, try saying,

“

Take

me to Place of Interest

”

“

Find address

”

and the system will walk you through by
asking additional questions.

Hybrid Speech Recognition

If equipped, this feature helps distinguish
words by using Internet-based information
along with the system

’

s voice recognition

database. This allows you to speak more
naturally when using voice recognition.

Using Voice Recognition

Voice recognition becomes available once
the system has been initialized. This begins
when the ignition is turned on. Initialization
may take a few moments.

1. Press

on the steering wheel controls

to activate voice recognition.

2. The audio system mutes and the system

plays a prompt.

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3. Clearly speak one of the commands

described in this section.
A voice recognition system prompt can
be interrupted while it is playing by
pressing

again.

Once voice recognition is started, both the
infotainment display and instrument cluster
show the selections and visual dialog
content. These displays can be turned on or
off in the Tutorial Mode under

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There are three voice prompt modes
supported:

Informative verbal prompts: This type of
prompt will provide more information
regarding the supported actions.

Short prompts: This type of prompt will
provide simple instructions about what
can be stated.

Auto informative prompts: This type of
prompt plays during the first few speech
sessions, then automatically switches to
the short prompt after some experience
has been gained through using the
system.

If a command is not spoken, the voice
recognition system says a help prompt.

Prompts and Infotainment Displays

While a voice recognition session is active,
there may be corresponding options
showing on the displays. A selection can be
made by manually touching the option,
or by speaking the number for the option to
select. Manual interaction in the voice
recognition session is permitted. Interaction
during a voice session may be completed
entirely using voice commands while some
manual commands may expedite a task. If a
selection is made using a manual control,
the voice recognition dialog will progress in
the same way as if the selection were made
using a voice command. Once the system
completes the task, or the session is
terminated, the voice recognition dialog
stops.

An example of this type of manual
intervention is touching an entry of a
displayed number list instead of speaking
the number associated with the entry
desired.

Canceling Voice Recognition

Touch or say

“

Cancel

”

“

Exit

”

terminate the voice recognition session
and show the display where voice
recognition was initiated.

Press

on the steering wheel controls

to terminate the voice recognition session
and show the display where voice
recognition was initiated.

Natural Language Commands

Most languages do not support natural
language commands in sentence form. For
those languages, use direct commands like
the examples shown on the display.

Helpful Hints for Speaking Commands

Voice recognition can understand commands
that are naturally stated in sentence form or
direct commands that state the application
and the task.

For best results:

Listen for the prompt before saying a
command or reply.

Speak the command naturally, not too
fast, not too slow.

Use direct commands without a lot of
extra words. For example,

“

Call <name>

at work,

” “

Play

”

followed by the artist or

song name, or

“

Tune

”

followed by the

radio station number.

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