AUX CHEVROLET CRUZE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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In Brief 1-17
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles 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 7‑25 orBluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7‑29.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering
wheel controls, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
b/g: Press to interact with the
available Bluetooth, OnStar,
or navigation system.
$/i: Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again
to turn the sound on. For vehicles
with OnStar or Bluetooth systems,
press to reject an incoming call,
or to end a current call.
_SRC^: Turn_or^to select a
radio band or audio source.
Press
_or^to select the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD,
or MP3 track.
Press SRC to change between
radio and CD or DVD.
+
x−: Press + to increase or −to
decrease the volume.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

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4-2 Storage
Center Console Storage
The center console storage has a
storage area under the armrest.
Pull up on the latch (A) to access.
Pull up on the latch (A) 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview (Base Radio) . . . . . . . 7-3
Overview (Up-Level Radio) . . . 7-5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-18
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Audio Players
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-23
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35

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7-4 Infotainment System
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
autostore stations list.
L. BAND
.Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
.Selects the radio when
listening to a different
audio source. M. CD/AUX
.Selects the CD player or
an external audio source.
N. CD Slot
.Insert a CD.
O. CONFIG
.Opens the settings menu.
P.
5\>
.Opens the phone
main menu.
.Mutes the audio system.
Q. FAV
.Radio: Opens the
favorites list.
R. BACK
.Menu: Moves one
level back.
.Character Input: Deletes
the last character. S. MENU or MENU/SEL
.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.
T.
Y
.Removes a disc from
the CD slot.

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7-6 Infotainment System
I. AS
.Radio: Opens the
autostore stations list.
J. BAND
.Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
.Selects the radio when
listening to a different
audio source.
K. CD/AUX
.Selects the CD player or
an external audio source.
L. CD Slot
.Insert a CD.
M. CONFIG
.Opens the settings menu.
N.
5\>
.Opens the phone
main menu.
.Mutes the audio system. O. FAV
.Radio: Opens the
favorites list.
P. BACK
.Menu: Moves one
level back.
.Character Input: Deletes
the last character.
Q. MENU or MENU/SEL
.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.
R.
Y
.Removes a disc from the
CD slot.
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is
operated by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, menus shown
on the display, and steering wheel
controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
O(Volume/Power): Press to turn
the system on and off.
Automatic Switch‐Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is turned
off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O(Volume/Power): Turn to adjust
the volume.
5/>(Phone/Mute): Press5/>to mute the infotainment system.
Press
5/>again, or turn the
Oknob to cancel mute.

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Infotainment System 7-19
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD player are:
CD/AUX:Press to use the
CD player.
lorg: 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.
MENU or MENU/SEL: Turn to
enter the menu.
SELECT: Press to select an item.
Y: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
PressY.
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:
.Pressgorlto 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.

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7-20 Infotainment System
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.Pressgorlto 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.
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.
THe SD Slot allows SD cards to be
inserted and used with the audio
system.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑6.
A. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack
B. SD Card Slot
C. USB Port
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.

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INDEX i-1
A
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-14
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Airbag Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . 3-21 Airbags
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 5-12
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Audio System Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 7-2 Automatic
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . 8-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-29 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Shift Lock ControlFunction Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-28
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . 7-23, 7-25, 7-29
Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-16
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

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INDEX i-3
Courtesy TransportationProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40 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 . . . . . . 13-9
Danger, Warnings, andCautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 13-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Devices, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . 1-21
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-7
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Electrical System Engine CompartmentFuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 10-6
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Cooling System Messages . . . 5-30
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27