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Portable Audio Devices
There is a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary
input jack and USB port on the front
or under the armrest of the center
console. External devices such as
iPods
®, laptop computers, MP3
players, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.
See USB Port 0161
iiand Auxiliary
Jack 0164ii.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Overview) 0171
iior
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) 0172
iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0176
ii.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, the infotainment system
can be operated by using the
steering wheel controls. See
"Steering Wheel Controls" in the
infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
5:Press to turn the system on or
off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is turned on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET−
:Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0238
ii.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level)
The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.

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22 In Brief
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)
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ii.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment system display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
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ii.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have accessory
power outlets:
.
On the center stack below the
climate control system,
if equipped.
. On the center floor console,
if equipped.
. On the rear of the center storage
console.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0105
ii.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release the TCS/StabiliTrak
button
gon the center stack.i
illuminates in the instrument
cluster.
. To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
gon the center stack, untili
andgilluminate in the
instrument cluster.

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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 99
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 100
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 100
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it.
Cupholders
Crew Cab
If equipped, pull the armrest to
lower. There are two cupholders in
the armrest.

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Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, press and release to
access.
Underseat Storage
Extended Cab Shown, Crew ModelSimilar
If equipped, there is storage under
the rear seat. Pull the release strap
or lever and then raise the seat
cushion. Pull the strap or lever
again to lower the cushion.
Center Console Storage
There is storage under the armrest
in the center console. Press the
button and lift. Depending on the
options, there may be a USB port or
auxiliary jack inside.
See USB Port 0161
iiand Auxiliary
Jack 0164ii.

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2. Touch Set Time, then touch«
orªto increase or decrease
hours, minutes, and AM or PM.
Touch 12–24 Hr for 12 or
24 hour clock.
3. Touch
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
Auto Set requires an active
connection to OnStar.
If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.
To set the date: 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Set Date, then touch
«
orªto increase or decrease
month, day, or year.
3. Touch
Sto go back to the
previous menu. To set the clock display:
1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, then touch Off or On to turn the
clock display off or on.
3. Touch
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have accessory
power outlets:
. On the center stack below the
climate control system,
if equipped.
. On the center floor console,
if equipped.
. On the rear of the center storage
console.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amp rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.

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grocery bag, laptop, or other
electronic device. To turn off the
reminder light and/or chime, remove
the object from the seat or buckle
the safety belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag
system. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners,
the airbag modules, the wiring, and
the crash sensing and diagnostic
module. For more information on the
airbag system, seeAirbag System
0 57
ii.
The airbag readiness light comes on
for several seconds when the
vehicle is started. If the light does
not come on then, have it fixed
immediately.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in
the vehicle might not inflate in a
crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid
injury, have the vehicle serviced
right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
See Airbag System Messages
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ii.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 062
iifor important
safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
United States
Canada and Mexico
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator
will light ON and OFF, or the symbol
for on and off, for several seconds
as a system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF,
or either the on or off symbol, to let
you know the status of the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag.

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Volume and song selection may
be controlled using the
Infotainment controls or on the
phone/device. If Pandora is
selected and nothing is heard,
check the volume setting on
both phone/device and the
Infotainment system.
Common Pandora Messages
Pandora Error/Please Check
Device : Not signed in or Pandora
is down for maintenance.
No Stations Available : No stations
are available on the Pandora server
through the connected device.
Action Unavailable. Please Check
Device Connection : A few
conditions for loss of Internet
connection are:
. The connected device loses its
cellular connection.
. The device does not support
Internet connectivity.
. The device is not in the vehicle.
. The Bluetooth signal is lost. No Skips Remaining For This
Station or Permitted During
Advertisements :
.
The maximum Pandora skip limit
has been reached according to
the plan that was obtained.
. Skipping an advertisement was
tried.
See www.pandora.com/help. If the
service will not work, see a dealer
for assistance.Audio Players
USB Port
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port.
There is a USB port on the front or
under the armrest of the center
console. See Center Console
Storage 0100
ii.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
. The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
. Hard disk drives are not
supported.
To play a USB device:
. Connect the USB.
. Press the MEDIA button on the
faceplate until the connected
device is shown.

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While the USB source is active,
press the corresponding faceplate
button for the icons on the screen to
operate USB function:
.
t(Seek Previous/Fast
Reverse)
.
u(Seek Next/Fast Forward)
.
j/r(Play/Pause)
.
Z(Shuffle)
USB Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
USB menu and the following may
display:
Browse : Select to display the files
and folders on the USB device.
Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer).
Auto Volume : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
vehicle speed and ambient noise.
EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the equalizer
settings. See “EQ (Equalizer)
Settings” inAM-FM Radio 0156
ii.
Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/
iPhone®
This feature supports the following
devices:
. iPod nano
®(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation)
. iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation)
. iPod classic
®(6th generation)
. iPod touch
®(1st and 2nd
generation)
. iPad
. iPhone 3G and newer
There may be problems with
operation and function in the
following situations:
. When connecting a device with
a more recent version of the
firmware installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system.
. When connecting a device on
which firmware from other
providers is installed. To connect and control a device:
1. Connect one end of the standard USB cable to the
device's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to a USB port in the center console.
See Center Console Storage
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ii.
3. Press the MEDIA button to select the source.
The music information displays on
the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system.
The device battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
When the vehicle is off while a
device is connected using the USB
cable, the device battery stops
charging and the device will
automatically turn off.
If the device 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.

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5. Turn the MENU knob tohighlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Songs: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view a
list of all songs stored on the
device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Auxiliary Jack
There is an AUX jack on the front or
under the armrest of the center
console. See Center Console
Storage 0100
ii.
Possible auxiliary audio sources
include:
. Laptop computer
. Audio music player This jack is not an audio output. Do
not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary
devices should be set up 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.
If an auxiliary device has already
been connected, but a different
source is currently active, press the
MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly
to scroll through all of the available
audio source screens, until the AUX
source screen is shown.
Playing from the AUX Jack
An auxiliary device is played
through the audio system and
controlled through the device itself.
AUX Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
AUX menu and the following may
display:
Tone Settings :
Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM Radio
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ii.
Auto Volume : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
vehicle speed and ambient noise.
EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the pre-defined
equalizer settings. See “EQ
(Equalizer)” inAM-FM Radio 0156
ii.
Bluetooth Audio
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth device. See
“Pairing” in“Information Controls”
under Bluetooth (Overview) 0171
iior Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Radio) 0172iior Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls - Base
Connected Radio) 0176
iifor help
pairing a device.

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The APOs in the console or center
seat position are powered by RAP.
They will continue to work for up to
10 minutes after the key is turned
from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, or until
the driver door is opened.
The APOs on the center stack come
from the factory powered directly
from the vehicle battery, and supply
accessory power at all times,
regardless of ignition key position.
If electronic items are left plugged
into these APOs for long periods of
time with the vehicle off, the vehicle
battery could be drained. The
vehicle may not start if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
Engine Coolant Heater
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
Heater Cord Near Coolant Surge
Tank, 2.5L L4 Engine Shown, 3.6L V6 Engine SimilarHeater Cord Near Engine Air
Cleaner, 2.5L L4 Engine Shown, 3.6L V6 Engine Similar
The engine heater can provide
easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up in
cold weather conditions at or below
−18 °C (0 °F). Vehicles with an
engine heater should be plugged in
at least four hours before starting.
An internal thermostat in the
plug-end of the cord may exist,
which will prevent engine coolant
heater operation at temperatures
above −18 °C (0 °F).