AUX CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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In Brief 1-17
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with an XM™Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite
Radio subscription can receive XM
programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based
in the 48 contiguous United States
and 10 Canadian provinces. XM
Satellite Radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A fee is
required to receive the XM service.
For more information refer to:
.www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
For more information, see Satellite
Radio on page 7‑13.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port located in the center console.
External devices such as iPods
®,
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storage devices
may be connected, depending on
the audio system.
For more information, see Auxiliary
Devices on page 7‑20.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio
system, microphone, 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) on
page 7‑23 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑24 orBluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7‑28.

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4-2 Storage
Center Console Storage
The center console storage has a
tray and a main storage area. Pull
up on the latch (A) to access.
Pull up on the latch and slide the
center console armrest to adjust the
position. Return the armrest to the
rear position to access the
storage area.
There may be an auxiliary jack
outlet and a USB port located in the
center console.
SeeAuxiliary Devices on page 7‑20.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Tie Downs
On the driver side in the rear
compartment is a retainer to hang
light items on.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Base Level) . . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-17
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-23
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Introduction
Infotainment
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the audio
system's features.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for
extended periods could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others. Do not give
extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
.Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.
For more information, see Defensive
Driving on page 9‑2.
The vehicle has Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑22 for more
information.
Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation radio
system, see the separate Navigation
System manual.

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Infotainment System 7-3
D.k
.CD: Pauses playback, and
stops playback.
E.
l
.Radio: Seeks the next
station.
.CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track.
F. CLOCK
.Opens the clock menu.
G. INFO
.Radio: Shows available
information about the
current station.
.CD: Shows available
information about the
current track.
H. TONE
.Opens the tone menu. I. AS
.Radio: Opens the auto
store stations list.
J. BACK
.Menu: Moves one
level back.
.Character Input: Deletes
the last character.
K.
Y
.Removes a disc from the
CD slot.
L. MENU or MENU/SEL knob (depending on system)
.Turn to open menus,
highlight menu items,
or set numeric values while
in a menu.
.Press to select menu
items.
.Radio: Manually selects
radio stations.
.CD: Selects tracks. M. FAV
.Radio: Opens the
favorites list.
N.
5/>
.Opens the phone
main menu.
.Mutes the audio system.
O. CONFIG
.Opens the settings menu.
P. CD/AUX
.Selects the CD player or
an external audio source.
Q. BAND
.Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
.Selects the radio when
listening to a different
audio source.

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Infotainment System 7-5
I. INFO
.Radio: Shows available
information about the
current station.
.CD: Shows available
information about the
current track.
J. TONE
.Opens the tone menu.
K. AS
.Radio: Opens the auto
store stations list.
L. BACK
.Menu: Moves one
level back.
.Character Input: Deletes
the last character. M.
Y
.Removes a disc from the
CD slot.
N. MENU or MENU/SEL knob (depneing on system)
.Turn to open menus,
highlight menu items,
or set numeric values while
in a menu.
.Press to select menu
items.
.Radio: Manually selects
radio stations.
.CD: Selects tracks.
O. FAV
.Radio: Opens the
favorites list. P.
5/>
.Opens the phone
main menu.
.Mutes the audio system.
Q. CONFIG
.Opens the settings menu.
R. CD Slot
.Insert a CD.
S. CD/AUX
.Selects the CD player or
an external audio source.
T. BAND
.Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
.Selects the radio when
listening to a different
audio source.

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7-18 Infotainment System
Audio Players
CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a
mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe
the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD player.
If a label is needed, label the top of
the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD player.
Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, or more than one CD is
inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play
scratched or damaged CDs, the
CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use
only CDs in good condition
without any label, load one CD at
a time, and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the CD
player are:
CD/AUX:
Press to use the CD
player.
l/g: Press to select tracks or
to fast forward or rewind within a
track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the current track
that may be available.
TUNE: Turn to select tracks.

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Infotainment System 7-19
MENU or MENU/SEL knob
(depending on system):Turn to
enter the menu.
SELECT: Press to select an item.
Y(Eject):Press to eject the disc.
Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.
Removing a CD
Press theYbutton.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
Press the CD/AUX button if there is
a disc in the player; it begins
playing. Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the data
stored.
Selecting a CD Track
Using the control buttons:
.Press thegorlbutton to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ SEL knob.
2. Select Tracks list.
3. Select the track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob
and then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
lorgto fast
forward or rewind within the current
track. Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.Press thegorlbutton to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ SEL knob.
2. Select Playlists/Folders.
3. Select the playlist or folder.
4. Select the track.
Searching for MP3 Tracks
The search feature may take some
time to display the information after
reading the disc due to the amount
of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
disc is being read.

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7-20 Infotainment System
Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
.Folder View
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ SEL knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
Auxiliary Devices
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary jack or USB port.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑6.
The AUX input/USB port is located
in the center console. Remove the
cover to access and replace when
not in use.
3.5 mm Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the auxiliary input jack to use a
portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm jack can
only be controlled using the controls
on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
For vehicles with a USB port, the
following devices may be connected
and controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods
.PlaysForSure Devices (PFD)
.USB Drives
.Zunes

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INDEX i-1
A
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-15
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . 3-27 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 5-12
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Antenna
Multi-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-94
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Audio System
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 7-2
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . 8-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-26 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Voltage and Charging
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-29

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INDEX i-3
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-10
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-83
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Compressor Kit, TireSealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Engine Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Customer Information Service PublicationsOrdering Information . . . . . . 13-12
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-10
Danger, Warnings, andCautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Devices, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-8
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . 9-7