radio antenna CHEVROLET COLORADO 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122675) - 2017 - crc - 8/22/16
Infotainment System 153
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 154Overview (Base Radio) . . . . . . . 155Overview (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 7Home Page (Base Radio) . . . . 158Home Page (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 0Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Radio
AM-FM Radio (BaseRadio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161AM-FM Radio (Base Radiowith Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . 163Satellite Radio (BaseRadio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Satellite Radio (Base Radiowith Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . 165Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 167Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 167
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170USB Port (Base Radio) . . . . . . . 170USB Port (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 3Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 187Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio) . . . . . . 188Bluetooth (VoiceRecognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 7Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 1
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included inthis manual. See the infotainmentmanual for information on otheravailable infotainment systems.
Read the following pages tobecome familiar with the features.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d f o r
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.

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AM
The range for most AM stations isgreater than for FM, especially atnight. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere witheach other. Static can occur whenthings like storms and power linesinterfere with radio reception. Whenthis happens, try reducing the trebleon the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM SatelliteRadio Service provides digital radioreception. Tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals,causing the sound to fade in andout. In addition, traveling or standingunder heavy foliage, bridges,garages, or tunnels may cause lossof the SiriusXM signal for a periodof time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as makingor receiving phone calls, charging,or just having the phone on may
cause static interference with theradio. Unplug the phone or turn it offif this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on theroof of the vehicle. The antenna isused for OnStar, the SiriusXMSatellite Radio Service System, andGPS (Global Positioning System),if the vehicle has these features.Keep the antenna clear ofobstructions for clear reception.
Items on the roof of the vehicle caninterfere with the performance of theradio system and OnStar (ifequipped). Make sure themulti-band antenna is notobstructed.
Pandora Internet Radio
If equipped, Pandora®is a freeInternet radio service that streamspersonalized radio stations basedon artists, tracks, genres, andcomedians. Create stations usingthe Pandora website or Smartphone
application, then use-or,to
personalize stations. To set up an
account, or for more information, goto www.pandora.com. Pandora maynot be available in Canada orMexico.
AphoneortabletwithInternetconnection and the Pandoraapplication installed is required.Personal cell phone data plans areused. Make sure the latest versionis installed on the device.
Launching Pandora
Connect an iPhone to the USB port,or connect Android®or BlackBerry®
through Bluetooth. SeeBluetooth(Overview)0187orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - BaseRadio)0188orBluetooth (VoiceRecognition)0192orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0197.Forfirsttime use, set up the stations beforeconnecting to the vehicle. ThePandora icon will be available onthe Home Page.
When Pandora is chosen, thePandora logo will populate on thescreen and the system will display“Acquiring Pandora Radio Station.”Launch times can be significant.

Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122675) - 2017 - crc - 8/22/16
404 OnStar
AtemporarylossofGPScancauseloss of the ability to send aTurn-by-Turn Navigation route. TheAdvisor may give a verbal route ormay ask for a call back after thevehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required forOnStar to send remote signals tothe vehicle. Do not place items overor near the antenna to preventblocking cellular and GPS signalreception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverageor the cellular network has reachedmaximum capacity, this message
may come on. PressQto try the
call again or try again after driving afew miles into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicleelectrical system, wireless service,and GPS satellite technologies to beavailable and operating for features
to function properly. These systemsmay not operate if the battery isdischarged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integratedinto the electrical architecture of thevehicle. Do not add any electricalequipment. SeeAdd-On ElectricalEquipment0278.Addedelectricalequipment may interfere with theoperation of the OnStar system andcause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliversoftware updates or changes to thevehicle without further notice orconsent. These updates or changesmay enhance or maintain safety,security, or the operation of thevehicle or the vehicle systems.Software updates or changes mayaffect or erase data or settings thatare stored in the vehicle, such asOnStar Hands-Free Calling nametags, saved navigation destinations,or pre-set radio stations. NeitherOnStar nor GM is responsible forany affected or erased data or
settings. These updates or changesmay also collect personalinformation. Such collection isdescribed in the OnStar privacystatement or separately disclosed atthe time of installation. Theseupdates or changes may also causeasystemtoautomaticallycommunicate with GM servers tocollect information about vehiclesystem status, identify whetherupdates or changes are available,or deliver updates or changes. Anactive OnStar agreement constitutesconsent to these software updatesor changes and agreement thateither OnStar or GM may remotelydeliver them to the vehicle.
Privacy
The complete OnStar PrivacyStatement may be found atwww.onstar.com (U.S.),or www.onstar.ca (Canada). Werecommend that you review it. If youhave any questions, call1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
or pressQto speak with an
Advisor. Users of wirelesscommunications are cautioned that

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Index 407
IndexA
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 278
Additional Information
OnStar®...................... 402
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 202
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 291
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 210
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 64
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 60
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Status Indicator . . . .117
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 163
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 254
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180