USB CHEVROLET TRAX 2017 1.G User Guide

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Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar,
the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
open, reception can also be
affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such as
CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs®, SD
cards, USB devices, and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system
operation or performance. Avoid use
if the content or origin cannot be
trusted.
USB Port
Using the USB Port
The infotainment system can play
music by connecting an auxiliary
device to the USB port.
USB Support
If equipped, the USB connector is in
the center stack below the climate
controls, and uses the USB 2.0
standard.
USB Supported Devices
. USB Flash Drives .
iPods/iPhones
. Portable USB Hard Drives
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple
®for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
®
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
go to www.apple.com/support.
The USB port can play both lower
and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg,
and .wav files stored on a USB
storage device.
Supported Apple
®Devices
See your dealer for details.
USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The infotainment system supports:
. FAT16.
. FAT32.
. exFAT.

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Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod/iPhone
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect
one end of the device’s cable to the
iPod/iPhone and the other end to
the USB port.
The iPod/iPhone charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN. See Ignition Positions
(Key Access) 0203 orIgnition
Positions (Keyless Access) 0205.
When the vehicle is turned off, the
iPod/iPhone automatically powers
off and will not charge or draw
power from the vehicle's battery.
For more information on USB
usage, see “Audio System
Information” following.
Audio System Information
The infotainment system can play
the music files contained in the USB
storage device or iPod/iPhone
products. Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files
.
Music files with .mp3, .wma,
.ogg, and .wav file name
extensions can be played.
. MP3 files that can be played: Bit
rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps.
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05
kHz, and 16 kHz.
. Files with a bit rate above
128 kbps will result in higher
quality sound.
. ID3 Tag information for MP3
files, such as the album name
and the artist, can be played.
. To display album title, track title,
and artist information, the file
should be compatible with the
ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.
Using USB Storage Devices and
iPod/iPhone
. Use a USB or flash memory type
storage device. Do not connect
using a USB adaptor. .
Do not connect and reconnect
the USB device repeatedly in a
short time, as this may cause
static electricity and problems
using the device.
. Use a USB device with a metal
connecting terminal.
. Connection with i-Stick Type
USB storage devices may be
faulty due to vehicle vibration.
. Do not touch the USB
connecting terminal.
. Only USB storage devices
formatted in FAT16/32 or exFAT
file systems are recognized.
NTFS and other file systems are
not recognized.
. The time it takes to process files
will depend on the USB storage
device type and capacity, and
the type of files stored.
. Some USB storage device files
may not be compatible.
. Up to two USB devices and one
iPod can be played through a
USB hub. All devices may not be
supported, depending on the
performance of the USB hub.

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If there is not enough power
supply, it may not operate
normally.
. Do not disconnect the USB
storage device while it is playing.
This may cause damage to the
product or affect the
performance of the USB device.
. Disconnect the USB storage
device when the ignition is
turned off. If the ignition is turned
on while the USB device is
connected, the USB device may
be damaged or may not operate
normally.
. USB storage devices can only
be connected for playing music,
viewing photo files,
or upgrading.
. Do not use the USB terminal to
charge USB accessory
equipment. The heat generated
may cause performance issues
or damage.
. Music files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
cannot be played. .
USB storage device that are in
capacity with a limit of 5,000
files, such as music, photo,
video, 15 stages of folder
structure. Normal usage cannot
be guaranteed for a storage
device that exceeds this limit.
The iPod/iPhone can play all
music files that are supported.
The music file lists will only
display up to 5,000 files on the
screen. These files are sorted in
alphabetical order.
. Some iPod/iPhone product
models may not support the
connectivity or functionality of
this product.
. Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables
supported by iPod/iPhone
products. Other connection
cables cannot be used.
. The iPod/iPhone may be
damaged if it is connected to the
vehicle with the ignition on.
When not in use, disconnect the
iPod/iPhone. .
When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the USB port by
using the iPod/iPhone cable, the
Bluetooth music is not
supported.
. The iPod/iPhone playback
functions and the information
displayed may be different when
played on the infotainment
system.
.Refer to the table for the
classification items related to the
search function provided by the
iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
. Connect the USB device to the
USB port.

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.Play will start automatically 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 USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch USB. To stop the USB device and select
another media source, touch
Source, then select the other
source.
To remove the USB device, select
another function, then remove the
USB device.
Pause
.
Touch
jto pause.
. Touch
rto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Files
. Touch
lto change to the
next file.
. Touch
gwithin five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
gafter five seconds of the
playback time. Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Randomly
Touch
Zduring playback.
. ON: Plays all files randomly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Using the USB Music Menu
. Touch Menu during playback.
.Touch the desired menu.
Browse Music 1. Touch Browse Music.

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2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
. Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM
Radio 0160.
Auto Volume
. Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“Auto Volume” underAM-FM
Radio 0160.
Traffic Program (If Equipped)
. Touch On or Off.
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
. Connect an MTP supported
device.
. Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the MTP device.
. If a non-readable MTP device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function. 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.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch iPod.
To stop the device and select
another media source, touch
Source, then select the other
source. To remove the device, select
another function, then remove the
device.
Pause
.
Touch
jto pause.
. Touch
rto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
. Touch
lto change to the
next song.
. Touch
gwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
gafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Randomly
Touch
Zduring playback.

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.ON: Plays all files randomly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Using the iPod Menu
. Touch Menu during playback.
. Touch the appropriate
play mode.
Browse Music 1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
. Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM
Radio 0160.
Auto Volume
. Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“Auto Volume” underAM-FM
Radio 0160.Picture System Information
The infotainment system can view
picture files stored on a USB
storage device and devices that
support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP).
.
Supported file extensions: .jpg,
.bmp, .png, .gif.
. Animated GIF files are not
supported.
. Some files may not operate due
to a different recording format or
the condition of the file.
Viewing Pictures 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Touch the screen to open to full screen. Touch the screen again
to return to the previous
screen.
If the USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch GALLERY. Some features are disabled while
the vehicle is in motion.
Viewing a Slide Show
1. Touch
zfrom the picture
screen.
2. Touch the screen to cancel the slide show during the slide
show playback.
Viewing a Previous or Next
Picture
Touch
SorTfrom the picture
screen.
Rotating a Picture
Touch
wfrom the picture screen.
Enlarging a Picture
Touch
xfrom the picture screen.
Using the USB Picture Menu 1. Touch MENU from the picture screen.
2. Touch the appropriate menu: .Slide Show Time: Allows
selection of the slide show
interval.

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Playing Music Randomly
Touch
Zduring playback. Touch
again to return to normal play.
This function may not be supported
depending on the Bluetooth device.
Do not change the track too quickly
when playing Bluetooth music.
Conditions that may occur when
playing Bluetooth music:
. It takes time to transmit data
from the Bluetooth device to the
infotainment system.
. If the cell phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the waiting
screen mode, it may not
automatically play.
. The infotainment system
transmits the order to play from
the Bluetooth device in the
Bluetooth music play mode.
If this is done in a different
mode, then the device transmits
the order to stop. Depending on
the Bluetooth device options,
this order to play/stop may take
time to activate. .
If the Bluetooth music playback
is not functioning, then check to
see if the Bluetooth device is in
the waiting screen mode.
. Sounds may be cut off during
the Bluetooth music playback.
. The infotainment system outputs
the audio from the cell phone or
Bluetooth device as it is
transmitted.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto™ and/or
Apple CarPlay™ capability may be
available through a compatible
smartphone. If available, a
PROJECTION icon will appear as
Android Auto or Car Play on the
Home Page of the infotainment
display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay:
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the
Google™ Play store. There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay. Use the latest
available operation system.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by using the
compatible phone USB cable
and plugging into a USB data
port. For best performance, use
the device’ s factory-provided
USB cable. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may
not work.
The PROJECTION icon on the
Home Page will change to Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay depending
on the phone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically
launch upon USB connection. If not,
touch the ANDROID AUTO and/or
APPLE CARPLAY icon on the
Home Page to launch.
For further information on how to set
up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
in the vehicle, see
www.my.chevrolet.com for the U.S.
and www.chevroletowner.ca for
Canada only or Customer
Assistance Offices 0339.

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368 Index
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Operation Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 157
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 346
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . . . 118
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 262
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 212
Ultrasonic Sensor Light . . . . . . . 120
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 74
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 239
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 173, 177
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Reduced Engine Light . . . . . . . . 123
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 210
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Steering Warning
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 66 Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 348
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 343
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .239, 260, 305
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 347
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 225
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 106
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 308
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . 123

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Tires (cont'd)Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 297
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 236
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 308
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Triangle, Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
U
Ultrasonic Parking SensorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 295
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 333
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 130
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 136
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Vehicle (cont'd)
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 120
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 231
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Warning Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 297
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 85
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353