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Fade/Balance :Touch to adjust using the
controls on the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the crosshair.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM screen, touch
7or6to search for the previous or next
strong station.
Browsing Stations
From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM screen, touch
Browse to list all available stations. Navigate
up and down through all stations by
scrolling the list. Touch the station you want
to listen to. Touch
Hto 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 AM, FM, or SiriusXM screen to
bring up the keypad. Navigate up and down
through all frequencies using
7or6.
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 updates with each new valid
frequency tuned to.
The keypad grays out entries that do not
contribute to a valid frequency and
automatically places a decimal point within
the frequency number.
Touch (X) next to enter station to delete
one number at a time, touch and hold to
delete all numbers. A valid AM or FM station automatically
tunes to the new frequency but will not
close the direct tune display. When listening
to SiriusXM, touch Go after entering the
channel. Touch
Sorzat the top of the
display to exit out of Direct Tune.
FM and SiriusXM Categories
From the FM or SXM screen, touch Browse
to display all available stations or channels.
Touch Categories at the top of the station
list to access a list of available genres. The
list contains genres associated with the FM
stations or SiriusXM 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
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Storing Radio Station Favorites
Favorites are displayed in the area at the
top of the display.
AM, FM, and SiriusXM Radio Stations :
Touch and hold Hold to Set or previously
stored station to overwrite it at the top of
the screen to store the current station or
channel as a favorite. Touch a saved favorite
to recall a favorite station or channel.
Favorites can also be stored by touching
H
in a station or channel list. It appears
highlighted once 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.
AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio)
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Touch AM, FM, SiriusXM, or Bluetooth from
the top of the page.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM or FM screen, touch
sor\
on the infotainment display to search for
the previous or next strong station.
Tune
TouchZon the infotainment display to
display the Tune screen. Enter a station
using the keypad.
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.
As digits are entered, a list of stations will
appear corresponding to your entry.
Touch
oto delete one number at a time.
Touch and hold
oto delete all numbers.
A valid AM or FM station will automatically
tune to the new frequency but not close the
Tune screen. Touch
Son the infotainment
display to exit.
The list of all available stations are on the
right side of the Tune display to browse.
Touch to go to that station or touch
Hto
save the station as a favorite.
Storing Radio Station Favorites
Favorites show in the area at the bottom of
the display.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM : Favorites can be
stored by touching Hold to Set at the
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The number of favorites is displayed
automatically.
Audio Settings
From the AM or FM screen, touchkand
the following may display:
Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange,
or Treble 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.
Sound Mode : If equipped, touch to display
the following:
‐ Normal: Adjusts the audio to provide the
best sound for all seating positions.
‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to provide the
best sound for the driver.
‐ Centerpoint: This setting creates a
surround sound from nearly any audio
source.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to provide the
best sound for the rear seat passengers.
Bose AudioPilot : This feature adjusts the
volume based on the noise in the vehicle
and the speed.
Touch Off or On. Manage Favorites :
Touch to display a list of
Audio favorites.
Favorites can be moved or deleted.
To move, touch and hold the move icon, and
then drag up or down to rearrange the
position.
Radio Text (RDS) : This allows Radio Text
(RDS) to be turned on or off.
Touch Off or On.
AM Station Update : Touch to update the
AM station list. This is only shown when
tuned to AM.
Radio Data System (RDS)
If equipped, RDS features are available for
use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the radio can:
.Display a Station Name
.Display messages from radio stations.
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. 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.
To turn this feature on or off, see
“Audio
Settings” underAM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio)
0 163 orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0161.
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

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categories and system learned
recommendations toward discovering more
personalized content.
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.
Finding a Channel
Seeking a Channel
From the SiriusXM active source page, touch
SCH or CHTto open the tuner and swipe
through the SXM’s broadcast channels.
Touch the Tune icon to enter a channel
using the keypad. Touch
g,j,rordon the infotainment
display to rewind, pause, play live, or fast
forward a SiriusXM broadcast.
Browsing Categories
Touch
(to show the following categories:
.Music
.Sports
.News
.Talk
.Channels
Touching a category will show the channels
associated with that category.
Favorites
Favorites are stored by touching Hold to Set.
Favorites show in the area at the bottom of
the display.
SiriusXM Settings
From the SiriusXM source main page, touch
audio settings icon on the upper right to
display the following: Audio Settings
Touch to adjust the audio settings.
See
“Audio Settings” inAM-FM Radio
(Uplevel Radio) 0163 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0161.
From the SiriusXM source main page, touch
the user settings icon on the upper right to
display the following:
Subscription
Select to subscribe to SiriusXM.
Your Items
Select and the following may display:
Listener Settings : Touch to start songs at
the beginning when tuning to a music
channel. Explicit content and resetting
listening history is not supported.
System Settings
Select and the following may display:
Location Services : Touch to turn Location
Services on or off.
Radio ID : Touch to show the radio id and
version.
Help & Support
Touch to contact SiriusXM.

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Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the accessory
power outlets if there is interference or
static in the radio.
FM
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.
AM
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 standingunder 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 OnStar, 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 SD cards,
USB devices, and mobile devices, consider
the source. Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system operation or
performance. Avoid use if the content or
origin cannot be trusted.
USB Port
The vehicle 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
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
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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 on the uplevel radio:1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio.
3. Touch Source from the top left of the main audio page.
4. Touch USB.
Use the following infotainment controls
when playing an active USB source:
r: Touch to play the current media source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.
g:
.Press to seek to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
d:
.Press to seek to the next track. Touch the Now Playing Icon in the upper
left of the now playing screen to Browse
USB content. While in Browse Mode you can
view media sorted by Playlists, Artists,
Songs, or Albums.
To play a USB device on the base radio:
1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio.
3. Touch More.
4. Touch USB.
Use the following when playing an active
USB source:
r: Touch to play the current media source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.
g:
.Press to seek to the beginning of the
current or previous track.
d:
.Press to seek to the next track.
Shuffle : Touch the shuffle icon to play
music in random order. USB Browse Menu
Touch anywhere between the top and
bottom menus or touch the Browse option
on the infotainment display to view the
Browse menu and the following options are
displayed near the bottom of the 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, .pls,
and .wpl.
Artists 1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
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 select a song
from the list.
Albums 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.

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2. Touch the album to view a list of allsongs on the album.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Songs 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, touch a song from the list.
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Overview)
0 174 orBluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0178 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0175 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 (Uplevel Radio) 0163 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0161.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
From the Home Page: 1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch More.
3. Touch Bluetooth.
4. Touch Devices to add or delete devices.
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
pon 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 Owner Center 0444 for details.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0450.
Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio)
Music may be played from a connected
Bluetooth 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
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To play music via Bluetooth:1. Power on the device.
2. Touch Audio on the infotainment display home page.
3. Touch Bluetooth from the Audio home page.
4. Touch Connect to Bluetooth if there is no device connected and follow the screen
prompts to pair the device.
Browse content from the Bluetooth device.
Use the infotainment controls to start/stop
or select previous/next track.
Manage Bluetooth Devices 1. Touch the Bluetooth App setting icon on the upper right of the page.
2. Touch Devices to switch, add, or disconnect other devices.
A Bluetooth device can only be paired when
the vehicle is parked.
When touching Bluetooth Audio, a browse
screen will appear. Touch the infotainment
controls on the lower part of the display to
begin playing audio if the audio is paused.
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 Owner Center
0444 for details.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0450.
Navigation
Using the Navigation System
The Navigation software is provided by
Google Maps. The information provided in
this section is a general overview and is
subject to change. For the latest functional
information, see g.co/mapsincar.
Accept the Terms and Conditions to use.
Internet Connectivity
Google Maps relies on a subscription data
plan for full functionality, including
availability of offline maps. Google Maps can
be used offline when driving through
connectivity dead zones by
auto-downloading offline maps prior to
going offline. Profiles
Sign in to a Google Account for personalized
service. Information available in the Google
Account will be shown.
To log into a profile, see Accounts under
Settings (Uplevel Radio)
0187 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0185.
Voice Assistant
If equipped, Google Maps can be controlled
by voice commands, see Google Assistant
under Voice Recognition 0172.
Language and Units
To change the language, see Settings
(Uplevel Radio) 0187 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0185.
To change the units, see Instrument Cluster
(Base Level) 0109 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0110.
Mute Settings
During active route guidance, Google Maps
can give audible voice directions, traffic
alerts, or can be muted. In the Google Maps
app, touch Settings, then Mute settings to
access the options.

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Compass
The Google Maps orientation can be
changed between the direction currently
traveling and pointing North. Touch the
compass to switch between these options.
To recenter the map to the current location,
touch the location icon.
Maps
Auto-downloaded Maps
Google Maps downloads offline maps
automatically for use when not connected
to the Internet and for making map data
available to vehicle features regardless of
connectivity. These offline maps are only
available when the vehicle has a subscription
data plan.
To turn on auto-download:1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Privacy Center, then select Offline maps.
4. Select Auto-download offline maps.
5. Check the Internet connection and wait for the download to finish. Downloading Offline Maps
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings, then Offline maps.
3. Touch the square with the Select your own map icon.
4. Adjust the map to cover the desired area to download.
5. Touch Download.Navigation Symbols
The following are the most common
symbols that may appear in Google Maps.
This indicates the vehicle’s current location
and direction on the map.
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.
A second pin in the menu is the route
overview. Touch this pin to show more
details of the destination or to remove the
destination.
Destination
Searching for a Destination
A destination can be searched using Google
Assistant.
To search for a destination without Google
Assistant: 1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch the Search field.
3. Enter the destination.
4. Touch Start.
Alternate Routes
Alternate routes are displayed as a separate
line. While in either turn-by-turn navigation
or on the Maps preview page, touch the
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Adding a Stop on Route1. While in turn-by-turn navigation, touch the Search icon at the bottom.
2. Select a category and touch the location.
3. Touch Add stop.
4. Touch the Google Assistant mic icon and say the destination to search by voice.
5. Touch Add stop, then Confirm.
Adding a Home or Work Address
To edit a home or work address, a user
account must be logged in. See Accounts
under Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0187 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0185.
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings and then touch Edit home or work.
3. Enter the address.
Search by Category
Destinations can be searched by category,
such as restaurant or grocery store. 1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch the search bar.
3. Touch Categories, then select a category.
4. Touch the desired location, then touch Start. Avoid Tolls, Highways, or Ferries
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Search destination and touch the destination on the map.
3. Touch Route overview and then Route options.
4. Touch an option and then touch Back.
Traffic Layers 1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Toggle between Traffic on or off.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
The current position of the vehicle is
determined by using satellite signals and
various vehicle signals.
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.
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.
For more information if the GPS is not
functioning properly, see Problems with
Route Guidance 0172.
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.