ECO mode CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS 2018 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and Controls 101
Display
Select and the following may
display:
.Brightness
. Display Mode
. Scroll Direction
Brightness
This feature adjusts the brightness
of the display.
Select Very Bright, Bright, Default,
Dark, or Very Dark.
Display Mode
This feature adjusts the display to
make it easier to see due to the
lighting in the vehicle.
Select Automatic, Day, or Night.
Scroll Direction
This feature changes what direction
the menus scroll on the display.
Select Up or Down.
Clock Settings
See Clock 083. Language
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Camera Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Display Mode
. Brightness
. Contrast
. Color
Display Mode
This feature changes the display
mode of the rear view camera..
Select Automatic, Day, or Night.
Brightness
This feature adjusts the brightness
of the display.
Select −or + to change the setting.
Contrast
This feature adjusts the contrast of
the display.
Select −or + to change the setting. Color
This feature adjusts the color of the
display.
Select
−or + to change the setting.
Temperature Unit
Select to change the temperature
unit reading between celsius and
fahrenheit.
Touchscreen Click
When on, a click sound will be
heard when a key on the display is
touched.
Select ON or OFF.
System Beeps
When on, a beep sound will be
heard when a pop-up message
appears on the display or a center
stack control is pressed and held for
two seconds.
Select ON or OFF.
Return to Factory Settings/Clear
Memory
Select to return all settings to
default and to clear the memory.

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sometimes cannot function when
the vehicles interior temperature is
extremely high or low. Decrease/
increase the temperature
before use.
Caution
Do not force a compact disc into
the CD insert slot. This could
damage the CD and/or CD player.
Trying to load a CD with the CD
door closed could damage the CD
and/or CD player. Only one CD
can be loaded into the CD player
at a time.
If an error displays, see “CD Player
Messages” later in this section.
Care of CDs
Handle them carefully. Store CDs in
their original cases or other
protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD
player scans the bottom surface of
the disc. Do not touch the bottom
side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by the outer edges or the edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
If the surface of a CD is soiled,
clean it with a soft, lint-free cloth or
dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild,
neutral detergent solution mixed
with water. Make sure the wiping
process starts from the center to
the edge.
The following CDs may not work
properly: Copy control compact
discs (CCCD), Recordable compact
discs (CD-R), and Rewritable
compact discs (CD-RW).
Do not use the following CDs as
they may cause the CD player to
malfunction, 8 cm (3.1 in) discs with
an adapter, CDs that are not round,
CDs with a paper label, CD that are
damaged, such as cracked, broken,
scratched, or with abnormal edges.
Inserting a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls it in
and the CD should begin playing.
Ejecting a CD
X:
When pressed with a compact
disc loaded, the compact disc will
eject and the last source will be
played. When pressed twice with a
compact disc loaded, the compact
disc will be ejected further for easier
CD removal. If the disc is not
removed within 20 seconds, the disc
will reload.
Playing a CD
If the radio is already operating, it
automatically turns off and the
compact disc begins to play.
MEDIA : Press until the CD mode is
appears on the display when a CD
is loaded.
gSEEK/TRACKd: Press and
hold
gordfor 1.5 seconds while
the compact disc is playing to
reverse or fast forward the track
being played. The compact disc
plays at an increased speed while
reversing or fast forwarding. When
the control is released, the compact
disc returns to normal play speed.

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Pressgwhile a CD or MP3/WMA
CD is playing to return to the
beginning of the current track.
Press
gseveral times to skip
backward several tracks. Press
d
while a CD or MP3/WMA CD is
playing to advance one track. Press
dseveral times to skip forward
several tracks. If the last track on a
CD is skipped, the first track on the
disc is played. If the last track in a
folder of an MP3/WMA CD is
skipped, the first track of the next
folder is played.
RDM : While a compact disc is
playing, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
CD: Press to change the playing
pattern of the CD between Disc
Random and OFF.
CD with MP3 or WMA: Press to
change the playing pattern of the
CD between Disc Random, Folder
Random, and OFF.
The current play pattern of the CD is
displayed unless no pattern is
applied. RPT :
While a compact disc is
playing, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
CD: Press to change the playing
pattern of the CD between Track
Repeat and OFF.
CD with MP3 or WMA: Press to
change the playing pattern of the
CD between Folder Repeat, Track
Repeat, and OFF.
The current play pattern of the CD is
displayed unless no pattern is
applied.
TUNE/FOLDER (MP3/WMA CD
only) : If a MP3/WMA CD with
multiple folders is playing, turn the
TUNE/FOLDER knob to change
folders. Turn the knob to the left to
skip back a folder. Turn the knob to
the right to skip ahead a folder.
CD/MP3 display mode : While
listening to an MP3/WMA CD,
certain text may be displayed if the
CD has been encoded with text
information. Depending on how the
MP3/WMA CD is encoded,
information such as Artist, Song and
Folder will be displayed. The track number and the total
number of tracks in the current
folder or on the current disc are
displayed as well.
MP3-Supported Files
Radios with CD/MP3 have the
capability of playing CD, CD-R,
or CD-RW disc.
Format
Radios that have the capability of
playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma
files that were recorded onto a
CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can
be recorded with the following fixed
bit rates: 8 kbps, 48 kbps,192 kbps,
and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.
CD-R- or CD-RW-Supported File
and Folder Structure
The radio supports:
.
Up to eight folders in depth.
. Up to 255 folders.
. Up to 512 files.
. Up to 255 files for one folder.

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MEDIA
Turn the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and press MEDIA on
the center stack to switch to the
USB input mode. If a CD is playing
or another audio source is plugged
in through the AUX IN jack located
in the center stack, MEDIA toggles
between the three sources.
Play Information
Information about the audio files
being played can be displayed on
the display screen of the vehicle’s
audio system. Depending on how
the audio files are encoded,
information such as Folder, Song
and Artist will be displayed.
The track number and number of
total tracks in the folder are
displayed as well.
gSEEK/TRACKd(Reverse or
Fast Forward)
Press and hold
gordfor
1.5 seconds while an audio file on
the USB device is playing to reverse
or fast forward the track being
played. The track plays at an increased speed while reversing or
fast forwarding. When the control is
released, the audio file returns to
normal play speed.
gSEEK/TRACKd
Pressgwhile an audio file on the
USB device is playing to return to
the beginning of the current track.
Press
gseveral times to skip
backward several tracks.
Press
dwhile an audio file on the
USB device is playing to advance
one track. Press
dseveral times to
skip forward several tracks. If the
last track in a folder on the USB
device is skipped, the first track of
the next folder is played.
RDM (Random)
When RDM is pressed while an
audio file on the USB device is
playing, the play pattern can be
changed between All Random,
Folder Random, and OFF.
The current play pattern of the USB
device is displayed unless no
pattern is applied. RPT (Repeat)
When RPT is pressed while an
audio file on the USB device is
playing, the play pattern can be
changed between Folder Repeat,
Track Repeat, and OFF.
The current play pattern of the USB
device is displayed unless no
pattern is applied.
TUNE/FOLDER
If there are multiple folders with
audio files on the USB device, turn
TUNE/FOLDER to change folders.
Turn to the left to skip back a folder.
Turn to the right to skip ahead a
folder. If there is only one folder of
audio files on the USB device,
turning TUNE/FOLDER in either
direction will return to the first track
on the USB device.
iPod Player Operation
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so
that the iPod can be controlled with
the audio system controls and
display screen, use the USB
connection port located on the
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air conditioner controls. Connect the
iPod specific end of the cable to the
iPod and the USB end of the cable
to the USB connection port on the
vehicle. If your iPod supports
charging via a USB connection, its
battery will be charged while
connected to the vehicle with the
ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
While connected to the vehicle, the
iPod can only be operated by the
vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the
vehicle, remove the USB end of the
cable from the USB connection port
on the vehicle, then remove the
cable from the iPod.
Compatible Devices
Most devices are compatible. Make
sure that your iPod firmware is
updated.
Audio Main Operation
Turn the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY. Press iPod MENU or
MEDIA repeatedly to switch to the
iPod mode.If the audio system is turned off
while the iPod is playing, the iPod
plays when the audio system is
turned back on.
If the audio system is off, pressing
iPod MENU or MEDIA turns the
audio system on and plays the iPod.
If the audio system is on, the audio
system automatically begins playing
tracks from the iPod when it is
plugged into the USB port.
gSEEK/TRACKd
Pressgordto skip backward or
forward one track.
Press and hold
gordfor
1.5 seconds while a track is playing
to reverse or fast forward the track
being played. The track plays at an
increased speed while reversing or
fast forwarding. When the button is
released, the track returns to normal
play speed. RPT (Repeat)
When RPT is pressed while a track
is being played, the play pattern can
be changed between Repeat Off,
Track Repeat, and All Repeat.
RDM (Random)
When RDM is pressed while a track
is being played, the play pattern can
be changed between Shuffle Off,
Track Shuffle, and Shuffle Off.
0BACK
When
0BACK is pressed, it
returns to the previous menu.
Auxiliary Jack
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The auxiliary input jack is on the
center stack. External devices such
as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3
player, cassette player, or CD
changer can be connected to the
auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input cable.

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Phone
Bluetooth
If equipped with Bluetooth capability,
the system can interact with many
cell phones, allowing:
.Making and receiving calls in a
hands-free mode.
. Sharing 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
system. .
When the vehicle is in motion,
some commands may not be
available so full attention may be
given to operating the vehicle.
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing”in
this section later.
. If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list.
{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 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.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the steering
wheel to operate the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system. See Steering
Wheel Controls 082.
gV:Press to answer incoming
calls and start speech recognition.
V: Press and hold to end a call or
reject a call.
A Bluetooth system can use a
Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a
Hands-Free Profile to make and
receive phone calls. The system
can be used while the ignition is on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY. If the
g V
button on the steering wheel is
pressed before the initialization
completes, the system will
announce “Hands-free phone
system not ready” and will not react
to voice commands. Not all phones
support all functions, and not all
phones work with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system. See
www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
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Choosing a Language
The available languages are
English, Spanish, and French.
To change the language:1. Press and hold
g Vfor more
than five seconds.
2. The system responds with, “Press the PHONE/SEND
(
gV) control for the
hands-free phone system to
enter the voice adaptation
mode or press the PHONE/
END (
V) control to select a
different language.”
3. Press
V.
4. The system responds with the current language and gives the
option to change to another
language. Do nothing and the
session will end after
five seconds and the current
language will remain.
5. To select a different language, press
gordon the steering
wheel. 6. To select the language, press
g
Vwithin five seconds.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice
recognition to interpret voice
commands to dial phone numbers
and name tags.
For available commands for the
current menu again, say “Help”and
the system will repeat them.
Noise : Keep interior noise levels to
a minimum. The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak : A tone sounds
after the system responds indicating
when it is waiting for a voice
command. Wait until the tone and
then speak. Start speaking a
command within five seconds after
the tone sounds.
How to Speak : Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice without
pausing between words.
Mute : Say to mute the call. Say
mute again to unmute the call.
Audio System
When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth
system, sound comes through the
vehicle's audio system speakers
and overrides the audio system.
Use the audio system volume knob
or press
x− orx+ on the steering
wheel, during a call, to change the
volume level.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
the cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone.
Pairing Information
. A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time.
. Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
. The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.

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2. Say“Replace Phone.”
Bluetooth Off
Use the Bluetooth Off command to
prevent a wireless connection to
your phone.
1. Press
g V.
2. Say “Bluetooth Off.”
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the
following commands:
Call :This command is used to dial
a stored name.
Phone Number : This command
allows a phone number to be dialed
by entering the digits one at a time.
Special Number : This command
allows special characters in a phone
number.
Re-dial : This command is used to
dial the last number used on the cell
phone.
Call Back : This command is used
to call the last incoming phone
number. During a Call
During a call there are several
command options available. Press
g
Von the steering wheel to mute
the receiving voice and enter
commands.
Help : The system announces the
available commands.
Cancel or Quit : The system
announces “Cancel,”ends the
session, and returns to the call.
Send : Use the Send command to
enter numbers, “*”or“#” during a
call. For example, if you were
directed to dial an extension by an
automated system, say “Send one
two three four.”
The system acknowledges the
command and sends the tones
associated with the numbers. The
system then ends the session and
returns to the call. Say “star”for“*”
and say “pound”for“#”. Transfer Call :
Use the Transfer
Call command to transfer the call
from the Bluetooth Hands-Free
Phone System to the cell phone
when privacy is desired.
The system announces, “Transfer
call. Call transferred to privacy
mode.” The system then ends the
session.
To reconnect the call from the cell
phone to the Bluetooth Hands-Free
System, press the
g Vbutton.
Mute : Use this command to mute
your voice so the other party cannot
hear it. Use the mute command
again to unmute your voice.
Using the “Call”Command
1. Press
g V.
2. Say “Call.”
3. Say the name you want to call.
4. The system repeats it back. If there are multiple numbers
associated with the name, the
system asks you to choose the
correct number.

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Recent Calls
Use the Recent Calls command to
access outgoing, incoming,
or missed calls or dial numbers for
the last incoming or outgoing calls.
Outgoing :Use the Outgoing
command to list the outgoing
calls made.
Incoming : Use the Incoming
command to list the incoming
calls made.
Missed : Use the Missed command
to list the calls not answered.
Call Back : Use the Call Back
command to call the last incoming
phone number.
Re-dial : Use the Re-dial command
to call the last outgoing number
called.
Using the “Outgoing” Command
1. Press
g V.
2. Say “Outgoing.”
3. The system repeats a list of the outgoing calls. Using the
“Incoming” Command
1. Press
g V.
2. Say “Incoming.”
3. The system repeats a list of the incoming calls.
Using the “Missed”Command
1. Press
g V.
2. Say “Missed.”
3. The system repeats a list of missed calls.
Using the “Call Back” Command
1. Press
g V.
2. Say “Call Back.”
3. The system calls back the last incoming phone number.
Using the “Re-dial”Command
1. Press
g V.
2. Say “Re-dial.”
3. The system calls the last outgoing number called.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Press
gVto answer the call.
. Press
Vto ignore a call.
Ending a Call
PressVto end a call.
Voice Adaptation (VA) Mode
VA allows up to two out-of-dialect
users to train the system to improve
recognition accuracy. By repeating a
number of commands, the users
can create a voice model of their
own voice that is stored in the
system. The system is capable of
storing a different voice adaptation
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Training
To train a voice:1. Park the vehicle in a reasonably quiet outdoor
location.
2. Sit in the driver seat with the engine running and the parking
brake on.
3. Press and hold
g Vfor more
than five seconds.
4. The system responds with, “Press the PHONE/SEND
(
gV) for the hands-free
phone system to enter the
voice adaptation mode or press
the PHONE/END (
V) to select
a different language.” See
“Language” previously in this
section.
5. Voice memory A or B is automatically selected. If both
memory locations are already
used, the system will prompt
you to overwrite one. Follow
the instructions provided by the
system. 6. When the preparation is
complete and you are ready to
begin, press
gV.
7. The VA mode will be explained. Follow the instructions
provided by the system.
8. When the training is finished, the system will tell you that an
adequate number of phrases
have been recorded.
9. The system will announce that VA has been completed and
the system is ready.
The VA mode will stop if:
. The
gVcontrol is pressed for
more than five seconds in
VA mode.
. The vehicle begins moving
during VA mode.
. The ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position.
Manual Control
While using the voice recognition
system, it is possible to select menu
options to use the steering wheel
controls instead of speaking voice
commands. This can be especially
helpful if the noise of driving makes
it difficult for the voice recognition
system to accurately interpret
commands. The manual control
mode does not allow dialing a
phone number by digits. The user
may select an entry from the
Phonebook or Recent Calls lists. To
re-activate voice recognition, exit
the manual control mode by
pressing and holding
V, then press
gVto start the Hands Free Phone
System.
To start Manual Control Mode:
1. From an active Phone book or Recent Call list, press
Q
TUNE/FF-REW FOLDERRup
or down.
2. The system responds with “Showing Manual Options.”