radio controls CHEVROLET SS 2017 1.G Owners Manual

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In Brief 17
Tap Shift®
Ta p S h i f t a l l o w s f o r m a n u a l c o n t r o lof the automatic transmission.Vehicles with this feature havecontrols on the back of the steeringwheel. Tap the left control todownshift, and the right control toupshift. A Driver Information Center(DIC) message indicates the gearthe vehicle is in. SeeManual Mode0238.
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio functions can becontrolled through the steeringwheel controls.
b/g:Press to interact withBluetooth or voice recognition. SeeBluetooth0195orVoiceRecognition0189.
$/i:Press to decline anincoming call, or to end a currentcall. Press to silence the vehiclespeakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again toturn the sound on. Press to cancelvoice recognition.
_SRC^:Press to select an audiosource.
Use the thumbwheel to select thenext or previous favorite radiostation, MP3 track, USB track, andBluetooth Audio track.
Use_SRC to skip to the next song
or show using Pandora or Stitcher®.SeePandora Internet Radio0149orStitcher Internet Radio0153.
+x✓:Press + to increase the
volume. Press✓to decrease.
SeeSteering Wheel Controls091.

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_SRC^:Press to select an audiosource.
Use the thumbwheel to select thenext or previous favorite radiostation, MP3 track, USB track, andBluetooth Audio track.
Use_SRC to skip to the next song
or show using Pandora or Stitcher®.SeePandora Internet Radio0149orStitcher Internet Radio0153.
+x✓:Press + to increase the
volume. Press✓to decrease.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, move the lever toselect the wiper speed.
HI :Use for fast wipes.
LO :Use for slow wipes.
INT :Move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn thexINT band
on the wiper lever to adjust thesensitivity.
OFF :Use to turn the wipers off.
1X :For a single wipe, briefly movethe wiper lever down. For severalwipes, hold the wiper lever down.
Clear snow and ice from the wiperblades and windshield before usingthem. If frozen to the windshield,carefully loosen or thaw them.Damaged blades should bereplaced. SeeWiper BladeReplacement0291.
Heavy snow or ice can overload thewiper motor.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is put in OFF while thewipers are on LO, HI, or INT, theywill immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is thenmoved to OFF before the driverdoor is opened or within 10 minutes,the wipers will restart and move tothe base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while thewipers are performing wipes due towindshield washing or Rainsense,the wipers continue to run until theyreach the base of the windshield.
Rainsense™
With Rainsense, a sensor near thetop center of the windshield detectsthe amount of water on thewindshield and controls thefrequency of the windshield wiper.
Keep this area of the windshieldclear of debris to allow for bestsystem performance.

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INT :Move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn thexINT band
on the wiper lever to adjust thesensitivity.
.Turn the band up for moresensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for lesssensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper leverout of the INT position todeactivate Rainsense.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,move the windshield wiper lever toOFF. This disables the automaticRainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the transmissionis in N (Neutral) and the vehiclespeed is very slow, the wipers willautomatically stop at the base of thewindshield.
The wiper operations return tonormal when the transmission is nolonger in N (Neutral) or the vehiclespeed has increased.
nL:Pull the windshield wiperlever toward you to spray windshieldwasher fluid and activate the wipers.The wipers will continue until thelever is released or the maximumwash time is reached. When thewindshield wiper lever is released,additional wipes may occurdepending on how long thewindshield washer had beenactivated. SeeWasher Fluid0286for information on filling thewindshield washer fluid reservoir.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Clock
Time and Date
1. Press HOME on the radiofaceplate.
2. Touch Config on theHome Page.
3. Select Time and Date.
4. Select the desired setting tochange.
Set Time :To u c h + o r✓to increaseor decrease the hours and minutes.
If auto timing is set, the timedisplayed on the clock may notupdate immediately when drivinginto a new time zone.
Set Date :To u c h + o r✓to increaseor decrease the year, month,and day.
12hr/24hr Format :To u c h t o s e l e c t12 hour or 24 hour time format.
Press Back to save.

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When the vehicle is started, thepassenger airbag status indicatorwill light ON and OFF for severalseconds as a system check. Then,after several more seconds, thestatus indicator will light either ONor OFF to let you know the status ofthe front outboard passenger frontalairbag and knee airbag.
If the word ON is lit on thepassenger airbag status indicator, itmeans that the front outboardpassenger frontal airbag and kneeairbag are allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF is lit on thepassenger airbag status indicator, itmeans that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbagand knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both statusindicator lights remain on, or if thereare no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or thepassenger sensing system. Seeyour dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light099for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turnedon, but the engine is not running, asachecktoshowthelightisworking.
The light turns off when the engineis started. If it does not, have thevehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes onwhile driving, there could be aproblem with the electrical chargingsystem. Have it checked by yourdealer. Driving while this light is oncould drain the battery.
If a short distance must be drivenwith the light on, be sure to turn offall accessories, such as the radioand air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’semission control on-boarddiagnostic system. If this light is onwhile the engine is running, amalfunction has been detected andthe vehicle may require service. Thelight should come on to show that itis working when the ignition is inService Mode. SeeIgnitionPositions0229.

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Door Ajar Light
If equipped, this light comes onwhen a door is open or not securelylatched. Before driving, check thatall doors are properly closed. SeeDoor Ajar Messages011 4.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information aboutthe vehicle. It also displays warningmessages if a system problem isdetected. SeeVehicle Messages011 3.AllmessagesappearintheDIC display in the center of theinstrument cluster.
The vehicle may also have featuresthat can be customized through thecontrols on the radio. SeeVehiclePersonalization0120.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays,which can be accessed by using theDIC buttons on the turn signal leverto the left of the steering wheel. TheDIC displays trip, fuel, vehiclesystem information, and warningmessages if a system problem isdetected.
1.SET/CLR:Press to set,or press and hold to clear, themenu item displayed.
2.\:Use the band to scroll
through the items ineach menu.
3.MENU:Press to display theDIC menus. This button is alsoused to return to or exit the lastscreen displayed on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
Press MENU on the turn signallever until Trip/Fuel Menu is
displayed. Use\to scroll through
the following possible menu items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip
.Fuel Range
.Average Fuel Economy
.Instantaneous Fuel Economy

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4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob toselect the desiredsetting menu.
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Languages
.Time and Date
.Radio Settings
.Phone Settings
.Navigation Settings
.Display Settings
.Vehicle Settings
Each menu is detailed in thefollowing information. Alternatively,the touch screen may be used toselect.
Languages
Select Languages, then select fromthe available language(s).
Time and Date
To a d j u s t t h e t i m e a n d d a t e s e t t i n g s ,seeClock093.
Radio Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Volume
.Gracenote Options
.XM Channel Art
.Max Startup Volume
.Number of Favorite Pages
.XM Categories
.Software Versions Menu
Auto Volume
When selected, this feature willautomatically adjust the volume tominimize the effects of unwantedbackground noise that can resultfrom changing road surfaces, drivingspeeds, or open windows. Thisfeature works best at lower volumesettings where background noise istypically louder than the soundsystem volume.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Gracenote Options
Select to improve voice recognitionand media groupings.
Select to enable or disable.SeeUSB0158andBluetoothAudio0163.
XM Channel Art
When on, the radio willautomatically update the XM screenand background graphics.
Select On or Off.
Max Startup Volume
Select the maximum volume level atstartup even if a higher volume hadbeen set when the radio wasturned off.
Number of Favorite Pages
Select to set the number of FAVpages to be displayed.
XM Categories
Select or deselect any category tobe used in XM mode.
Software Version Menu
Select to display information aboutthe system and software.

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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 134Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 141Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 147Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 148Quick Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 149Stitcher Internet Radio . . . . . . . . 153Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Audio Players
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Navigation
Using the NavigationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . 169Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171OnStar®DestinationDownload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Global PositioningSystem (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . 187Problems with RouteGuidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187If the System NeedsService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 188Database CoverageExplanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 2
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Introduction
Infotainment
Read the following pages tobecome familiar with these features.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d f o r
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-infeatures intended to help avoiddistraction by disabling somefunctions when driving. Thesefunctions may gray out when theyare unavailable. Many infotainment

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11 . D E S T ( D e s t i n a t i o n )
12. RPT (Repeat)
Infotainment Controls
The controls on the center stack areused to start primary functions whileusing the infotainment system.
SRCE :Press to change the audiosources such as AM Radio, FMRadio, SiriusXM®(if equipped), andUSB/iPod.
HOME :Press to go to the HomePage. See“Home Page”in thissection.
VOL/O:
.Turn to adjust the volume.
.Press to turn the system onand off.
5/>:
.Press to enter the phonemain page.
.Press and hold to mute orunmute the infotainment system.SeeBluetooth0195.
FAV :Press to display the currentfavorite page number above thepresets. Keep pressing to scrollthrough the favorites pages. Thestored stations for each list showson the bottom of the display. Thenumber of preset Favorite Pagescan be changed by touching Configon the Home Page. Scroll throughthe Configure Menu and selectRadio Settings, then select Numberof Favorite Pages.
tSEEK:
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressto seek to the beginning of thecurrent or previous track. If thetrack has been playing for lessthan five seconds, it seeks theprevious track. If longer thanfive seconds, the current trackstarts from the beginning.
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressand hold to quickly reversethrough a track. Release toreturn to the playing speed. SeeUSB0158.
.AM, FM, or SiriusXM (ifequipped): Press to seek to theprevious strong station.
uSEEK:
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressto seek the next track.
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressand hold to fast forward throughatrack.
.AM, FM, or SiriusXM (ifequipped): Press to seek to thenext strong station.
NAV:
.Press to view the vehicle'scurrent position while in themap view.
.Continue pressing to cyclethrough the full map and splitviews.
BACK}:Press to return to the
previous display in a menu.
TUNE/MENU :Turn to manuallytune to a radio station.
DEST:
.Press to enter a destination.

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.If a destination has already beenentered, press to access theDestination Menu. SeeDestination0171.
RPT :Press to repeat the last voiceguidance prompt.
Infotainment Display Icons
The touch icons are on theinfotainment display and highlightedwhen a feature is available. Sometoggle display icons highlight whenactive and gray out when inactive.
Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on the vehicle options,some audio functions can becontrolled through the steeringwheel controls.
b/g:Press to answer incomingcalls, interact with Bluetooth, or startvoice recognition. SeeBluetooth0195orVoice Recognition0189.
$/i:Press to decline incomingcalls or to end a current call. Pressto silence the vehicle speakerswhile using the infotainment system.Press again to turn the sound on.Press to cancel voice recognition.
_SRC^:Press to select an audiosource.
Use the thumbwheel to select thenext or previous favorite radiostation, MP3 track, USB, andBluetooth Audio.
Use_SRC to skip to the next song
or show using Stitcher. SeeStitcherInternet Radio0153.
+x✓:Press + to increase the
volume. Press✓to decrease.
Using the System
The infotainment system iscontrolled by touching the display,and by using the center stackcontrols.
Voice recognition, through thesteering wheel controls, can beused to control the infotainmentfeatures.
Pressb/gon the steering wheel
controls to begin voice recognition.SeeVoice Recognition0189.
Home Page
Infotainment Display Options
The Home Page allows access tomany of the features.
Back :To u c h t o r e t u r n t o t h eprevious page.
Home :To u c h t o g o b a c k t o t h eHome Page.
Fav :To u c h t o d i s p l a y a p a g e o fstored favorite AM, FM,or SiriusXM®(if equipped) stations.Keep touching Fav to scroll throughthe favorite pages.
Morer:This icon may display
depending on the number of optionsstored on the Home Page. Touch togo to the next page.

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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
For vehicles with high glosssurfaces or vehicle displays, use amicrofiber cloth to wipe surfaces.Before wiping the surface with themicrofiber cloth, use a soft bristlebrush to remove dirt that couldscratch the surface. Then use themicrofiber cloth by gently rubbing toclean. Never use window cleanersor solvents. Periodically hand washthe microfiber cloth separately,using mild soap. Do not use bleachor fabric softener. Rinse thoroughlyand air dry before next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the warranty.
Software Updates
See www.chevrolet.com for softwareupdates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
VOL/O:
.Press to turn the radio on or off.
.Turn to increase or decrease thevolume of the active source.
The steering wheel controls canalso be used to adjust the volume.SeeSteering Wheel Controls0134.
To p l a y t h e i n f o t a i n m e n t s y s t e m w i t hthe ignition off, seeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0232.
Audio Source
Press SRCE on the center stack orSRC on the steering wheel controlsto display and scroll through theavailable sources AM, FM, SiriusXM(if equipped), Pandora (if equipped),Stitcher, USB, and Bluetooth Audio.
Infotainment System Settings
Tone Settings
To a c c e s s t h e t o n e s e t t i n g s , t o u c hthe Tone Settings icon on the HomePage. Tone settings are specific toeach source.
To a d j u s t t h e s e t t i n g s :
.Bass: Touch + or✓to changethe level.
.Mid (Midrange): Touch + or✓tochange the level.
.Treble: Touch + or✓to changethe level.
.EQ: Touch or turn the TUNE/MENU knob to cycle through thepreset EQ options.
.Fade: Touch F or R for moresound from the front or rearspeakers. The middle positionbalances the sound between thefront and rear speakers.
.Balance: Touch L or R for moresound from the left or rightspeakers. The middle positionbalances the sound between theleft and right speakers.