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168 Infotainment System
Press and holdgorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
vduring playback.
. 1: Plays the current file
repeatedly.
. ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Playing a File Randomly
Press
uduring playback.
. ON: Plays all files randomly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Viewing Information on the
Currently Playing File
Press the title during playback to
display information about the current
file playing.
. The information displayed
includes the title, file name,
folder name, and artist/album
saved with the song. .
Incorrect information cannot be
modified or corrected on the
infotainment system.
. The information for songs
expressed in special symbols or
in unavailable languages may be
displayed as “
u.”
Using the USB Music Menu
. Press MENU during playback.
.Press the play mode.
Tone Settings
1. Press
R.
2. Press tone settings. The Tone Settings menu is displayed.
See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with
Touchscreen”
inOperation
0 132.
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
This allows music files on a
supported MTP devices to be
played.
Playing Music Files
. Connect the supported device to
the USB port.
. After the infotainment system
reads the device, it will start
to play.
. If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
Depending on the connected
device, some files may not play.
File loading may take few minutes
depending on the type of phone or
the number of file/folder stored in it.
When the MTP device is connected,
the Infotainment system scans
audio files first, then picture and

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movie files. Picture and movie files
are not available even if the audio
file in MTP device is played.
MTP device that has external
memory may be recognized as
USB1/USB2.
For other USB operations seeUSB
Port 0142.
When a MTP device is connected
and another app is running at the
same time, there may be a delay in
the rear vision camera.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone
connection.
Playing Music Files
. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
. Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB
device. .
If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
. Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB
device.
. If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
eaudio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press iPod.
To stop the device and select
another media source, press
Source
R, then select the other
source. To remove the device, select
another function, then remove the
device.
Pause
.
Press
jto pause.
. Press
rto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
. Press
lto change to the
next song.
. Press
gwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Press
gafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
vduring playback.

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172 Infotainment System
Pictures and Movies
(Movie System)
The infotainment system can play
movie files stored on a USB storage
device and devices that support
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
Movie System Information
Caution for Using Movie Files
.Available resolution: Within 720
x 576 (W x H) pixels.
. Frame rate: Less than 30 fps.
. Playable movie file: .avi, .mpg,
.mp4, .divx, .xvid, .wmv. The
playable movie file may not be
played according to the codec
format.
. Playable codec format: divx,
xvid, mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4,
mp42, mp43), wmv9 (wmv3).
. Playable Audio format: MP3,
AC3, AAC, WMA.
. Max video bitrate:
‐mpeg-1: 8 Mbps
‐ mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43):
4 Mbps ‐
wmv9: 3 Mbps
‐ divx 3: 3 Mbps
‐ divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps
‐ xvid: 4.5 Mbps
. Max audio bitrate:
‐mp3: 320 Kbps
‐ wma: 320 Kbps
‐ ac-3: 640 Kbps
‐ aac: 449 Kbps
. Movie files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
may not be played.
Playing a Movie File 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again
to return to the previous
screen.
If the USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
Gpicture & movie. 3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB movie.
Movie is not available while driving.
Viewing a Slide Show
From the picture screen, press
z.
. The slide show will start to play.
. Press the screen to cancel the
slide show during the slide show
playback.
. The last played audio source will
play as background music
during the slide show playback.
Pause
. Press
jto pause.
. Press
rto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Movie
. Press
uto change to the
next file.
. Press
twithin five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.

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Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Movie
Press
tafter five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
toruduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Viewing Full Screen
Press
tfrom the movie screen.
Press
tagain to return to the
previous screen.
Using the USB Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the movie screen.
2. Press the appropriate menu:
.movie file list: lists all movie
files.
. clock/temp display: allows
selection of On or Off to
show the clock and
temperature on the full
screen.
. display settings: adjusts for
Brightness and Contrast.
. tone settings: shows the
sound setup. See “Tone
Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen”
in Operation 0132.
3. Press
4to exit.
Subtitle Language
If the movie file has a subtitle
language, it can be viewed.
. Press
qfrom the movie screen.
. Press
SorTon the pop-up
screen.
. Press
rto close the pop-up
screen. If there is only one subtitle
language, it can be set to On/Off.
Audio Language
If the movie file has an audio
language, it can be used.
.
Press
qfrom the movie screen.
. Press
ZSorTon the pop-up
screen.
. Press
rto close the pop-up
screen.
An audio language can be set only
when supported by the DivX
movie file.

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194 Driving and Operating
{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord
or an extension cord can damage
the cord and may result in
overheating and fire.. Plug the cord into a
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected
by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded
outlet could cause an
electric shock.
. Use a weatherproof,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated
extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the
recommended extension
cord in good operating
condition, or using a
damaged heater or
extension cord, could make
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Warning (Continued)
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
. Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
. While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
. Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord, reattach
the cover to the plug, and
securely fasten the cord.
Keep the cord away from
any moving parts.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine
parts. If you do not it could be
damaged.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
. Audio System
. Power Windows
. Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will
continue to work for up to
10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
The radio will work when the key is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Once the key is turned from ON/
RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will

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Vehicle Care 253
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Number Usage
1 DLIS
2 Data Link Connector
3 Airbag
4 Liftgate
5 Spare
6 Body Control Module 8
7 Body Control Module 7
8 Body Control Module 6
9 Body Control Module 5
10 Body Control Module 4
11 Body Control Module 3
12 Body Control Module 2
13 Body Control Module 1 Number Usage
14 Instrument Cluster
15 OnStar
16 Rear Parking Assist
17 Rain Sensing Wiper
18 Audio
19 Trailer
20 VLBS/FCA/LDW
21 CHEVYSTAR
22 Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning
23 HDLP ALC
24 Clutch
25 Instrument Cluster/ Automatic
Occupant Sensing
26 Airbag Run/Crank
27 Run Relay
28 Liftgate Release

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336 OnStar
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
OnStar Advanced Diagnostics can
perform a check of the vehicle's key
operating systems through a
monthly diagnostics report, through
real time alerts or by pressing
Q.
OnStar can also monitor tire
pressure, if equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
. Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
Qto set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Services,
Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar terms and
conditions:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

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342 Index
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 217
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 174
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 230
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 62
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 58 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . 99
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 202
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Armrest
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 128

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Index 343
AutomaticDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery - North America . . . . 240, 287
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 242
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 147, 153
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 102
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Brakes (cont'd)
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 190
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123, 245
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamps, Front TurnSignal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 246
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .220, 240, 287
Camera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 100
Check
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 241
Malfunction IndicatorEngine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 69
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 82
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297