CHEVROLET VOLT 2011 Owner's Manual

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Infotainment System 7-81
General Navigation Commands
Feedback on, feedback off:
This command instructs the
system to turn on and off the
voice recognition feedback.
When feedback is ON, the system
responds to commands with a talk
back phrase. When feedback is
OFF, the system responds to
commands with a chime.
Navigation voice (guidance) on,
navigation voice (guidance) off:
This command instructs the system
to turn on and off voice guidance
prompts during route guidance.
Cancel:This instructs the system
to cancel the command.
Point of Interest (POI)
Commands
The following is a list of POI
commands. POIs only display on
the map screen if the map scale
is 800 m (0.50 mi) or less. If POIs
display on a map with the wrong
scale, the system reminds that this
cannot be done. The available POI
commands are:
Navigation show gas station(s),
navigation show gas, navigation
hide gas station(s), navigation
hide gas: These commands
instruct the system to display and
hide gas station POIs on the map
screen.
Navigation show restaurant(s),
navigation show dining,
navigation hide restaurant(s),
navigation hide dining: These
commands instruct the system to
display and hide restaurant POIs
on the map screen. Navigation show ATM(s),
navigation hide ATM(s):
These
commands instruct the system to
display and hide ATM POIs on the
map screen.
Navigation show hotel(s),
navigation hide hotel(s): These
commands instruct the system to
display and hide hotel POIs on the
map screen.
Navigation show airport(s),
navigation hide airport(s): These
commands instruct the system to
display and hide airport POIs on the
map screen.
Navigation show shop(s),
navigation show shopping,
navigation hide shop(s),
navigation hide shopping: These
commands instruct the system to
display and hide shopping POIs on
the map screen.

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Destination and Guidance
Commands
Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) (one, two,
three, four, five, or six):These
commands instruct the system to
set one of the preset destinations
one through six as the new
destination.
Navigation delete: This command
instructs the system to delete the
destination, route, or next waypoint.
The system requests a confirmation
of which item should be deleted
(destination, route, or next
waypoint).
Destination (available for English
language only): This command
instructs the system that the
user wants to enter a destination
using voice recognition. After this
command is stated, the system
displays a state abbreviation
(such as NY for New York). If the destination to be entered is in
the displayed state, then say the
desired city name. Otherwise, say
“Change State”
and say the state
name the search should take place
in. Then, say the desired city name
when prompted, and say the desired
street name and house number
when prompted.
To set a destination using voice
recognition:
1. Press and release the
b g
steering wheel control.
The audio system mutes,
and a beep is heard.
2. Say the command “Destination.”
The system replies with “Please
say city name or change state,”
and the system shows a pop-up
banner of an abbreviated state
name, such as NY for New York.
If the state is correct, then go to
Step 4. Otherwise, say “Change
State.”
For example, if the desired
destination is in Ohio, but the
system shows New York (NY)
in the pop-up banner, say
“Change State.”
3. After saying “Change State,” the
system replies with “Please say
state name.” Say the correct
state.

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The state name displays.
In some cases the radio shows
a candidate list with the closest
matches to the spoken state
name. The system asks the
user to select an item from the
candidate list either by pressing
the desired choice, or by saying
the list number of the desired
choice.
4. The system asks the user to say the city name. As shown
earlier, the radio can display a
candidate list with the closest
matches to the spoken city
name. Say the correct
city name. 5. Reply with the street name
including the suffix (Blvd, Ave,
Rd, etc.), when prompted.
The radio might display a
candidate list with the closest
matches to the spoken street
name. Say the correct
street name.
6. Reply with the house number when prompted. The radio might
display a candidate list with the
closest matches to the spoken
house number. Say the house
number as a single digit.
7. Confirm the correct address is displayed, then reply with yes
or no, when prompted.
8. This address is now set as the destination. Select the
Start screen button to begin
destination guidance.
Voice Tag Commands
Voice tags are recorded phrases
that can be stored in the navigation
system. These voice tags are
associated with address book
entries, and once these voice tags
are stored, they can be used as
part of a voice recognition command
that sets the particular address book
entry as a destination. See “Address
Book” earlier in this manual for
information about instructions on
how to store a voice tag in the
system.
Navigation (go to) (voice tag):
This command allows selection of a
destination saved under the stored
voice tag. The system plays back
the voice tag and asks to confirm
by saying yes or no.
If a destination is set to “Home,”say
“Navigation go to Home.” After the
system plays back the voice tag
and it is confirmed, the system
sets “Home” as the destination.

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OnStar (if equipped) Command
Hands Free:This command
instructs the system to enter the
OnStar voice recognition system.
See “Hands-Free Calling” in the
OnStar Owner's Guide for more
information.
Help Commands Help
Radio (help)
CD (help), DVD (help),
Disc (help)
Display (help)
Navigation (help)
Display Commands Display (set/select) day (mode)
Display (set/select) night (mode)
Display (set/select) auto (mode)
Radio Commands (radio/radio band) AM
(radio/radio band) FM
(radio/radio band) XM
Radio select <frequency> AM
Radio select <frequency> FM
Radio select <frequency> XM CD/DVD/Disc Commands
Radio (CD/DVD/Disc)
Radio (CD/DVD/Disc) select
<track number>
General Navigation Commands Feedback On
Feedback Off
Navigation voice (guidance) on
Navigation voice (guidance) off
(cancel/goodbye/quit)
Point of Interest (POI) Commands Navigation show
(gas/gas station/gas stations)
Navigation show
(dining/restaurant/restaurants)
Navigation show (ATM/ATMs)
Navigation show (hotel/hotels)
Navigation show
(airport/airports)
Navigation show
(shop/shops/shopping)
Navigation hide
(gas/gas station/gas stations) Navigation hide
(dining/restaurant/restaurants)
Navigation hide (ATM/ATMs)
Navigation hide (hotel/hotels)
Navigation hide (airport/airports)
Navigation hide
(shop/shops/shopping)
Destination and Guidance
Commands Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) one
Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) two
Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) three
Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) four
Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) five
Navigation (go to) preset
destination (number) six
Navigation delete (destination/
route/next waypoint)

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Route (used in conjunction with
another command)
Next waypoint
(used in conjunction with
another command)
Add to waypoint
(used in conjunction with
another command)
Replace destination
(used in conjunction with
another command)
Yes (used in conjunction with
another command)
No (used in conjunction with
another command)
Destination (used for
Destination VR entry, available
in English language only)
Voice Tag Commands Navigation (go to) <Voice Tag>
OnStar Command Hands FreePhone
Bluetooth
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system
can interact with many cell phones,
allowing:
.Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode.
.Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list
with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
.Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts.
.Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
and navigation system.
.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing a
Phone” in this section for more
information.
.If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list.
See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this
section for more information.
.See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section for
more information.
{WARNING
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long
or too often at the screen of
the phone or the infotainment
(navigation) system. Taking
your eyes off the road too long
or too often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.

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Using Voice Recognition
To use voice recognition, press thebgbutton on the steering wheel.
The system responds with a tone.
After the tone say “Hands Free”to
use the Bluetooth voice recognition
system. The system then responds
with “Ready,” followed by a tone.
After the tone, say a command.
For additional information say
“Help” while you are in a voice
recognition menu.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “Pair.”The system responds
with instructions and a four‐digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone that you want to pair.
For help with this process, see
your cell phone manufacturer&#39;s
user guide.
5. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN that was provided in Step 3.
After the PIN is successfully
entered, the system prompts you
to provide a name for the paired
cell phone. This name will be
used to indicate which phones
are paired and connected to the
vehicle. See “Listing All Paired
and Connected Phones” later in
this section for more information.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones. Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
The system can list all cell phones
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
also connected to the vehicle, the
system responds with
“is connected”
after that phone name.
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name you want to
delete is unknown, see “Listing All
Paired and Connected Phones.”
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
for which phone to delete.
4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete.

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Connecting to a Different Phone
To connect to a different cell phone,
the Bluetooth system looks for the
next available cell phone in the
order in which all available cell
phones were paired. Depending
on which cell phone you want to
connect to, you may have to use
this command several times.
1. Press
bg. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
3. Say “Change phone.”
.If another cell phone is
found, the response will
be“<Phone name> is now
connected.”
.If another cell phone is not
found, the original phone
remains connected.
Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers
The system can store up to
30 phone numbers as name tags
in the Hands-Free Directory that is
shared between the Bluetooth and
OnStar systems.
The following commands are used
to delete and store phone numbers.
Store: This command will store
a phone number, or a group of
numbers as a name tag.
Digit Store: This command allows
a phone number to be stored as a
name tag by entering the digits one
at a time.
Delete: This command is used to
delete individual name tags.
Delete All Name Tags: This
command deletes all stored
name tags in the Hands-Free
Calling Directory and the OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory. Using the
“Store”Command
1. Pressb g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Store.”
3. Say the phone number or group of numbers to store all at once
with no pauses, then follow the
directions given by the system to
save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Digit Store” Command
If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
“Clear” at any time to clear the
last number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system,
say “Verify” at any time.
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Digit Store.”

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3. One at a time, say each numberto store. After each number is
entered, the system repeats
back the number it heard
followed by a tone. After the
last number has been entered,
say “Store,” and then follow the
directions given by the system to
save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Delete”Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Delete.”
3. Say the name tag you want to delete. Using the
“Delete All Name Tags”
Command
This command deletes all stored
name tags in the Hands-Free
Calling Directory and the OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory.
To delete all name tags:
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Delete all name tags.”
Listing Stored Numbers
The list command will list all the
stored numbers and name tags.
Using the “List”Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Directory.”
3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.”
4. Say “List.”
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the
following commands:
Dial or Call: The dial or
call command can be used
interchangeably to dial a phone
number or a stored name tag.
Digit Dial: This command allows
a phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
Re‐dial: This command is used to
dial the last number used on the cell
phone.
Using the “Dial”or“Call”
Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.

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Using the“Digit Dial” Command
The digit dial command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the number one at a time.
After each number is entered, the
system repeats back the number it
heard followed by a tone.
If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
“Clear” at any time to clear the
last number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“Verify” at any time.
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial.”
3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial. After each
digit is entered, the system
repeats back the digit it heard
followed by a tone. After the
last digit has been entered,
say “Dial.” Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Using the
“Re‐dial”Command
1. Press
b g. Say “Hands Free”
after the tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.”
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressb gto answer the call.
.Press$ ito ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
.Pressbgto answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed on hold.
.Pressb gagain to return to the
original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required.
.Press$ ito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.

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Three‐Way Calling
Three‐way calling must be
supported on the cell phone
and enabled by the wireless
service carrier.
1. While on a call, press
bg.
2. Say “Three‐way call.”
3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party
to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, press
bgto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Press$ ito end a call.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that the
person on the other end of the call
cannot hear them.
To mute a call, press
bg, and then
say “Mute Call.”
To cancel mute, press
b g, and
then say “Un‐mute Call.”
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the Bluetooth system and the cell
phone.
The cell phone must be paired
and connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred. The connection process
can take up to two minutes after
the vehicle is started. To Transfer Audio from the
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
b
g.
2. Say “Transfer Call.”
To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
System from a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
b g. The audio
transfers to the vehicle. If the audio
does not transfer to the vehicle,
use the audio transfer feature on
the cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer&#39;s user guide for more
information.