CHEVROLET VOLT 2011 Owner's Manual

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USB-Supported Devices
The USB connector uses the
following:
.USB 2.0.
.USB flash sticks or pen drives.
.Portable USB Hard Drives.
Special care needs to be taken
related to the power source
of these devices (USB bus
powered vs. external power).
.Portable media adapters that
support SD Flash, Compact
Flash, or SD Micro.
Depending on the USB mass
storage device, some devices
might not be recognized.
Music can be played directly from
the USB device and controlled
through the MP3 control functions
and menu.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port to copy
compressed audio files onto the
hard drive. Content can also be
played directly from the USB
device.
The USB port is in the center
console.
The USB icon displays when the
USB device is connected. To play a USB device:
1. Connect the USB and it begins
to play.
2. Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button, then press the USB
screen button.
While the USB source is active,
use the following to operate USB
function:
k(Play/Pause): Press to start,
pause, or resume play of the current
media source.
SEEK
[:
1. Press to seek to the next track.
2. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback.
Release the button to return
to playing speed. Elapsed
time displays.

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rSEEK:
1. 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.
2. Press and hold to reverse quickly through playback.
3. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time
displays.
TUNE/MENU:
1. Turn to the right or left to display the track list.
2. Turn it again to cycle through the list.
3. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select the track. The system
plays the selected track and
returns to the USB screen. USB Music Menu
Press the USB Menu screen button
or press the TUNE/MENU knob
while on the USB Audio screen
to display the USB Music Menu.
Select any of the following buttons
on the USB Music Menu:
Shuffle:
Press to play the tracks
randomly rather than in sequence.
Select again to stop this function.
Folders/Playlists: Select to view
the playlists stored on the USB.
Select a folder/playlist to view a list
of all songs in the folder/playlist.
Select a song from the list. Once
selected, Folder/Playlist Mode
displays. Track List:
Press to view a list of
songs and what track the songs are
stored on.
Artists: Press to view the artists
stored on the USB. Select an artist
to view a list of all songs by the
artist. Select a song from the list.
Once selected, Artist Mode
displays.
Albums: Press to view the albums
stored on the USB. Select an album
to view a list of all songs on the
album. Select a song from the list.
Once selected, Album Mode
displays.
All Songs: Press to view a list of
all songs stored on the USB. Select
a song from the list. Once selected,
All Songs Mode displays.
Genres: Press to view the genres
stored on the USB. Select a genre
to view a list of all songs of that
genre. Select a song from the list.
Once selected, Genre Mode
displays.

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Eject USB:Press when the USB
is to be removed. If the USB is
disconnected without selecting
Eject USB, the files could become
corrupted.
Playing from an iPod®
This feature supports the following
iPod models:
.iPod (fifth generation or later)
.iPod nano (first, second, third,
fourth, and fifth generation)
.iPod classic
.iPod touch (first and second
generation) For proper operation, make sure
the iPod has the latest firmware
from Apple
®. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes®
application. For more information,
visit www.apple.com/itunes.
Recording from the iPod to the
HDD is not supported. Media must
be recorded using a USB mass
storage device.
To connect and control an iPod,
connect one end of the standard
iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock
connector. Connect the other end to
the USB port in the center console.
iPod music information displays
on the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system.
The iPod battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle
is on. When the vehicle is off while
an iPod is connected using the iPod
USB cable, the iPod battery stops
charging and the iPod automatically
turns off. If the iPod is an unsupported
model, it can still be listened to
in the vehicle by connecting to
the auxiliary input jack using a
standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo
cable. See
Auxiliary Devices on
page 7‑38 for more information.
iPod Music Menu
Press any of the following buttons
on the iPod Music Menu to display
the corresponding screen:
Shuffle:
1. Press to play the tracks randomly rather than in
sequence.
2. Press the button again to stop this function.

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Playlists:
1. Press to view the playlists storedon the iPod.
2. Select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the playlist.
3. Select the desired song from the list. Once a song has been
selected, Playlist Mode appears
on the iPod main screen.
Artists:
1. Press to view the artists stored on the iPod.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all songs by the artist.
3. Select the desired song from the list. Once a song has been
selected, Artist Mode appears
on the iPod main screen. Albums:
1. Press to view the albums stored
on the iPod.
2. Select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Select the desired song from the list. Once a song has been
selected, Album Mode appears
on the iPod main screen.
All Songs:
1. Press to view a list of all songs stored on the iPod.
2. Select the desired song from the list. Once a song has been
selected, All Songs Mode
appears on the iPod main
screen. Genres:
1. Press to view the genres stored
on the iPod.
2. Select a genre name to view a list of all songs of that genre.
3. Select the desired song from the list. Once a song has been
selected, Genre Mode appears
on the iPod main screen.
Composers:
1. Press to view the composers stored on the iPod.
2. Select a composer name to view a list of all songs by that
composer.
3. Select the desired song from the list. Once a song has been
selected, Composer Mode
appears on the iPod main
screen.

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Audio Books:
1. Press to view the audio booksstored on the iPod.
2. Select the audio book from the list. Once an audio book has
been selected, Audio Book
Mode appears on the iPod
main screen.
Podcasts appear with the general
music. They do not have their own
category. Like the other music files,
they are searchable by title, artist,
and album.
Eject iPod: Press to remove the
iPod. If the iPod is disconnected
without selecting this button, the
files on the iPod could be corrupted.Audio Book
The system can play back audio
book content downloaded from
Audible.com by either burning it
to a CD or recording it to a USB
storage device.
Audible.com is a provider of
spoken word audio entertainment,
information, and educational
programming. The use of the
Audible.com playback feature
requires that the Audible.com
account be activated with the radio.
For more information on creating
an account or how to activate the
radio with an existing account,
visit www.audible.com/caraudio.
The activation process requires the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
of the vehicle.
Once activated, files can be
transferred by burning them to a CD
or by using a USB storage device. After inserting the USB or CD
storage media, the following
screen displays:
Press the All recording screen
button to record all available audio
books. A specific audio book to
record can be selected by pressing
the Select Book screen button.
After the files have been recorded,
eject the CD/USB external media.

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Playing Audio Book Content
After activating and transferring
www.audible.com files to the
system, play the files:
1. Press the HDD/DVD/AUX buttonuntil the HDD source is selected.
2. Press the HDD Menu.
The HDD Music Menu displays.
Scroll down to the Audio Book
option and select.
3. The Audio Book screendisplays a list of the available
audio books for playback.
Select a book. 4. Select a chapter to start
playback.
5. The audio book beginsplayback.

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Selecting Another Audio Book
To play a different audio book from
the one selected, return to the Audio
Book menu options.
To change the audio book currently
playing:
1. Press the TUNE/MENU knobor press the HDD Menu screen
button. The HDD Music Menu
displays. Scroll down to the
Audio Book option.
2. The Audio Book screendisplays a list of the available
audio books for playback.
Select a book.
3. Select a chapter to startplayback.
4. The audio book beginsplayback.

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Changing Chapters within an
Audio Book
To change chapters within an
audio book:
While the audio book is playing,
turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
The chapter list of the current book
displays. Select a chapter from the
list. To return to the current chapter
being played, select the chapter
with the checkmark at the right.
Auxiliary Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary
input jack in the center console.
Possible auxiliary audio sources
include:
.Laptop computer
.MP3 player
.Tape player
This jack is not an audio output.
Do not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack. Drivers are
encouraged to set up any 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
automatically begins playing audio
from the device over the vehicle
speakers. If an auxiliary device has already
been connected, but a different
source is currently active, do either
of the following to switch back to the
auxiliary source:
.Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button
repeatedly to cycle through all
of the available audio source
screens, until the AUX source
screen is selected.
.Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button
once, then press the AUX
source screen button.

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Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
Read this section thoroughly to
become familiar with how the
navigation system operates.
Keeping your eyes on the road and
your mind on driving is important for
safe driving. The navigation system
has built-in features intended to
help do this. Some features may be
disabled while driving. A grayed-out
function indicates it is not available
when the vehicle is moving.
All functions are available when the
vehicle is parked. Do the following
before driving:
.Become familiar with the
navigation system operation,
buttons on the faceplate, and
touch-sensitive screen buttons
of the navigation system.
.Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
.Set up the navigation features
before beginning to drive, such
as entering an address or a
preset destination.
.For vehicles equipped with
phone capability, set up phone
numbers in advance so they
can be called with the press
of a single button or a single
voice command.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often while using the
navigation system could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others. Focus your
attention on driving.
{WARNING
Avoid looking too long or too
often at the moving map on the
navigation screen. This could
cause a crash and you or others
can be injured or killed. Use the
turn-by-turn voice guidance
directions whenever possible.
Use the navigation system to:
.Plan a route by selecting a
destination using the various
methods and choices.
.Follow turn-by-turn instructions
and map guidance with voice
prompts, when permitted by
traffic laws, controls, and
conditions.
.Receive RDS broadcast
announcements.

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Always be alert and obey traffic
and roadway laws and instructions,
regardless of the guidance from
the navigation system. Because
the navigation system uses street
map information that does not
include all traffic restrictions or
the latest road changes, it may
suggest using a road that is now
closed for construction or a turn
that is prohibited by signs at the
intersection. Because the system
uses limited information, always
evaluate whether following the
system's directions is safe and
legal for the current conditions.
Use the buttons on the navigation
system and the available screen
buttons on the navigation screen to
operate the system. SeeOverview
on page 7‑3.
Various functions are disabled when
the vehicle is moving.Infotainment Control Buttons
The buttons on the faceplate are
used to start primary functions
while using the infotainment system.
See Overview on page 7‑3. These
buttons are:
RADIO BAND: Press to select AM,
FM, or XM, if equipped.
HDD/DVD/AUX (Source): Change
to the Hard Drive, CD, DVD, USB,
or AUX by pressing the HDD/DVD/
AUX button until the desired source
is selected.
The audio sources can also be
changed by using the steering
wheel controls. See Steering Wheel
Controls on page 5‑6 for more
information.
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
the current page number above the
preset buttons. The stored stations
for each list display on the preset
buttons at the bottom of the touch
screen. The number of preset FAV
lists can be changed. TUNE/MENU:
Turn to highlight
a feature. Press to activate the
highlighted feature.
}BACK: Press to return to
the previous screen in a menu.
The
}BACK button does not work
in primary screens, such as the
map, audio, leaf, or climate screens.
TONE: Press to open the tone
menu for sound adjustment.
CONFIG (Configure): Press to
adjust features for radio, navigation,
display, phone, vehicle, and time.
See Configure Menu on page 7‑66
for more information.
SEEK
[:
1. Press to seek to the next track or chapter.
2. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback.
3. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time
displays.