CHEVROLET VOLT 2013 1.G Infotainment Manual

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John at Work.”If a number is not
recognized, the first number in the
list will be called.
Pair or Connect: Instructs the
system to begin pairing a device.
Digit Dial: Instructs the system to
dial a phone number one digit at a
time. After saying the digits,
say “Dial.”
Redial or Redial Last Number:
Instructs the system to dial the last
phone number called.
Select Device or Change Phone:
Instructs the system to switch to a
different paired device. The device
must be selected from the screen or
using the TUNE/MENU knob.
Delete Device: Instructs the
system to delete a paired device.
My Media Commands
CD, AUX, USB, or Bluetooth
Audio: Instructs the system to
change the source. Play CD:
Instructs the system to
play a CD. For example, say
“Play CD.”
The following commands only apply
to USB, iPod, iPhone sources. They
are supported after the device has
been indexed.
Play Artist (artist name): Instructs
the system to play songs by a
specific artist. For example, say
“Play Artist .”
Play Album (album title): Instructs
the system to play a specific album.
Play Song (song title): Instructs
the system to play a specific song.
Play Genre (genre name):
Instructs the system to play songs
of a particular genre.
Search Artist (artist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs by a specific artist. For
example, say "Search Artist
.”
Search Composer (composer
name): Instructs the system to
show a list of all songs by a specific composer. For example, say
"Search Composer
.”
Search Album (album name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs by a specific album. For
example, say "Search Album
.”
Search Genre (genre name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs for a specific genre. For
example, say "Search Genre
.”
Search Folder (folder name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific folder. For
example, say "Search folder
.”
Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific playlist. For
example, say "Search playlist
.”
Search Audiobook (audiobook
name):
Instructs the system to
show a list of all tracks in a specific

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audiobook. For example, say
"Search audiobook
.”
Search Playlist (playlist name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all songs in a specific playlist. For
example, say "Search playlist
.”
Search Podcast (podcast name):
Instructs the system to show a list of
all tracks in a specific podcast. For
example, say "Search podcast
.”
More Like This:Instructs the
system to create a playlist of tracks
similar to the current track playing.
Settings Commands
Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose
(set) off (mode): Instructs the
system to turn voice prompts on or
off. When off, this feature turns off
voice prompts.
Language (language): Instructs
the system to set the language. List Devices:
Instructs the system
to give a list of devices to use.
Other Commands
Goodbye: Instructs the system to
end a phone call or voice
recognition.
Cancel: Instructs the system to
cancel an action.
Go Back, Back, Previous:
Instructs the system to go back to a
prior menu.
Main Menu: Instructs the system to
go to the main menu.
Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right,
Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it,
Probably, You Bet: These can be
used to say “Yes.”
No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong,
Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No
I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not:
These can be used to say “No.”
Next Page, Page Down: Instructs
the system to scroll forward one
page in a list. Previous Page, Page Up:
Instructs
the system to scroll back one page
in a list.Navigation Commands (If
Equipped)
To activate the navigation voice
recognition:
1. Press
b/gon the steering
wheel. The audio system mutes.
A voice prompt says, “Please
say a command.” Wait until the
tone is heard before speaking.
If there is no tone, make sure
the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is active,
the system displays a symbol in
the top right of the screen.
2. Clearly speak the command “Navigation.”
3. Clearly speak one of the commands in this section.
The following commands only apply
once the Navigation command is
given.

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Change Country:Changes the
country origin to input a destination
from that region. The system will
accept United States, Canada,
or Mexico.
Address or Destination: Allows
an address to be stated as a
one-shot method. The system will
recognize the address if stated all at
once or say a city center. An
example is to say, “200
Renaissance Street, Detroit,
Michigan” or“Detroit, Michigan.”
Directed Address: Allows an
address to be stated one step at a
time. The format will be State, City,
Street, then House Number.
Intersection: Allows an
Intersection to be stated as the
destination. The format will be
State, City, Street, then Junction.
Home: Instructs the system to start
guidance to address saved as
My Home. Contact:
When a phone is paired
to the system, which contains
Address Information stored for
contacts, the address associated
with that contact can become a
route. If the system cannot resolve
the address, an error displays.
Points of Interest or POI: Allows a
Point of Interest to be stated as a
destination. Become familiar with
the POI categories and
sub-categories in the system by
pressing Destination from the Home
Page or DEST from the faceplate,
then selecting Point of Interest. POI
commands for Along Route and
Around Destination will be available
if route guidance is active.
Add Waypoint: Allows addition of
individual waypoints or the
destination. The system will ask for
the choice of entry method to
continue. An example is to say, “POI
Along Route” or“Intersection.”
Delete Waypoint: When guidance
is active, this command allows the
deletion of individual waypoints or the destination. If guidance is not
active the system will indicate the
destination list is empty.
Where Am I?, My Location,
or Current Position:
Instructs the
system to give the current position
of the vehicle.
Help: The system plays back more
specific help commands associated
with Navigation or a Navigation
sub-feature.
OnStar Command (If Equipped)
To activate OnStar voice
recognition, press
=on the mirror
or press
b/gon the steering
wheel and say “OnStar”after the
beep. This will active the OnStar
voice control. See OnStar in the
owner manual.
Help Commands
.Help
.Hands-Free Calling
.Turn-by-Turn Directions
.OnStar Info

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After each list of help commands,
the following are available:
.Go Back
.Repeat
.Cancel
.Help
.Goodbye
Hands-Free Calling
.Call
.Store
.Commands
‐ Call
‐ Store
‐ My Number
‐ Minutes
‐ Store Last Number ‐
Digit Dial
‐ Redial
‐ Dial
‐ Number Recall
‐ Directory
‐ Digit Store
Turn-by-Turn Directions
.Directory
.Plan Route
.Commands
‐ Directory
‐ Store Destination
‐ Plan Route
‐ Delete Destination
‐ Mute Directions OnStar Info
.Messages
.Minutes
.My Number
.Commands
‐
Messages
‐ Virtual Advisor
‐ My Number
‐ Minutes
‐ Number Recall
‐ Advisor Playback
.Virtual Advisor
Virtual Advisor
Choose this option to connect to a
live Advisor.

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Bluetooth Phone/
Devices
Bluetooth
Overview
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system can
interact with many cell phones and
devices, allowing:
.Placing and receiving hands-free
calls.
.Sharing of the cell phone’s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle. The phone book will
only display when that phone is
connected.
.Placing outgoing calls by voice
recognition.
The system can be used while in
ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). The range of the Bluetooth
system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
The radio can connect to most Bluetooth-enabled phones.
Available features and functions
may be dependent on the device.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the infotainment
system and the steering wheel to
operate the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g(Push to Talk):
Press to
answer incoming calls and start
voice recognition.
$/i(Mute/End Call): Press to
end a call, decline an incoming call,
or cancel voice recognition.
+
x− (Volume): Press + or−to
increase or decrease the volume.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Overview
on page 3.
V(Phone): Press to enter the
Phone main menu.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
When using voice recognition:
.The system may not recognize
voice commands if there is too
much background noise.
.A tone sounds to indicate that
the system is ready for a voice
command. Wait for the tone and
then speak.
.Speak clearly in a calm and
natural voice.
See Voice Recognition on page 68.
Audio System
Sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the
VOL/
Oknob during a call to change
the volume level. The adjusted
volume level remains in memory for
later calls. The system maintains a
minimum volume level.

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SeeVoice Recognition on page 68.
Bluetooth Audio
See Bluetooth Audio on page 44.
Pairing with Infotainment
Controls
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired and then connected
to the vehicle before it can be used.
See your cell phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions
before pairing the cell phone. If a
Bluetooth phone is not connected,
calls will be made using OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, if available.
See“OnStar” in the owner manual.
Pairing Information
.A Bluetooth-enabled phone and
an audio playback device can be
paired to the system at the
same time.
.Up to five devices can be paired
to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
radio will connect to the first
phone in the list or to the phone
that was previously connected.
Pairing a Phone/Device
1. Press the CONFIG button or
V.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Pair Device (Phone). The radio displays “Please start
Bluetooth search on your phone.
Confirm or enter number:.” If the
device supports a four-digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN), it will display. The PIN is
used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone to be paired to the
vehicle. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
5. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make
and model in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 4, or to
confirm the six-digit code
matches. The system recognizes
the new connected phone after
the pairing process is complete.
6. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book
download, select always accept
and allow. The phone book may
not be available if not accepted.
Some phones will put
connection request or
phonebook request in a pull
down task bar at the top of the
screen. Drag down the task bar
and look for connection/
phonebook request and accept.

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7. Repeat to pair additionalphones.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones/Devices
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
Deleting a Paired Phone/Device
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
4. Select the phone to delete and follow the screen prompts.
Connecting to a Different Phone
To connect to a different phone, the
new phone must be in the vehicle
and available to be connected to the
Bluetooth system before the
process is started.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List. 4. Select the new phone to connect
to and follow the screen
prompts.
Pairing with Voice Recognition
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired and then connected
to the vehicle before it can be used.
See the cell phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions
before pairing the cell phone. If a
Bluetooth phone is not connected,
calls will be made using OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, if available.
See “OnStar” in the owner manual
for more information.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press
V. The system responds
“Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Pair.”The system responds
with “Please search for
Bluetooth devices on your
phone, select your vehicle,
confirm and enter the PIN
provided on the screen.” 3. Start the search for Bluetooth
devices on the phone. Then
select the device and follow the
instructions on the phone by
either entering the four-digit PIN
or confirming the six-digit
passcode. The PIN is used in
Step 4.
4. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make
and model in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 3 or to
confirm the six-digit code
matches. The system responds
“successfully paired.”
5. Repeat Steps 1−4 to pair additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
The system can list all cell phones
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
also connected to the vehicle, the
system responds with “is connected”
after that phone name.

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1. PressV. The system responds
“Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Device List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name to delete is
unknown, see “Listing All Paired
and Connected Phones.”
1. Press
V. The system responds
“Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete Device.”
3. The system responds with: “To
delete a device, please touch its
name on the screen.” Select the
device to delete on the display
and it will be removed.
To cancel this command, press
$/
ion the steering wheel control or
press the
}BACK button on the
radio faceplate. Connecting to a Different Phone
or Device
To connect to a different cell phone,
the system looks for the next
available cell phone. Depending on
the cell phone to be connected, this
command may need to be repeated.
1. Press
V. The system responds
“Please Say a Command,”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Change Phone.”
.To select a device, press
the name on the display.
.If another cell phone is not
found, the original phone
remains connected.
Making a Call Using Phone
Book and Infotainment
Controls
For cell phones that support the
phone book feature, the Bluetooth
system can use the contacts stored
on the cell phone to make calls. See
the cell phone manufacturer‘s user guide or contact the wireless
provider to find out if this feature is
supported.
When a cell phone supports the
phone book feature, the Phone
Book and Call Lists menus are
automatically available.
The Phone Book menu allows
access to the phone book stored in
the cell phone to make a call.
The Call Lists menu allows access
to the phone numbers from the
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and
Missed Calls menus on the cell
phone to make a call.
The radio will display the first 1,000
contacts and the phone numbers for
each contact including Home, Work,
Mobile, and Other.
To make a call using the Phone
Book menu:
1. Press
Vonce on the radio or
the Phone screen button.
2. Select Phone Book.

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3. Select the letter group of thephone book entry to scroll
through the list of names/
numbers.
4. Select the name.
5. Select the number to call.
To make a call using the Call
Lists menu:
1. Press
Vonce on the radio or
the Phone screen button.
2. Select Call Lists.
3. Select the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Missed
Calls list.
4. Select the name or number to call.
Making a Call Using the
Infotainment Controls
To make a call:
1. Press
Vonce on the radio or
the Phone screen button.
2. Press Enter Number. 3. Enter the phone number.
4. Select OK to start dialing the
number.
5. Select Call to place the call.
To make a call using voice
recognition, see “Making a Call”
under Hands-Free Phone on
page 81.
Accepting or Declining a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the infotainment system mutes and
a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Using the Infotainment Controls
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
“Answer” or“Decline” and press the
TUNE/MENU knob or press Accept
or Decline on the screen.
Using Steering Wheel Controls
Press
Vto answer or$/ito
decline the call.
Call Waiting Using the
Infotainment Controls
Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier to work.
Switching Between Calls (Call
Waiting Calls Only)
To switch between calls turn and
press the TUNE/MENU knob and
select Switch Call or select Switch
Call on the screen.
Call Waiting Using Steering
Wheel Controls
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
.PressVto answer an incoming
call when another call is active.
The original call is placed
on hold.
.PressVagain to return to the
original call.

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.To decline answering the
incoming call, press Decline on
the screen or take no action.
.Press$/ito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.
Conference Calling Using the
Infotainment Controls
Conference calling and three-way
calling must be supported on the
Bluetooth phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work. This
feature is only supported when the
vehicle is not moving.
To start a conference while in a
current call:
1. Turn and press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Enter Number.
2. Enter the phone number and select OK.
3. After the call has been placed, turn the TUNE/MENU knob and
choose Merge Calls. 4. To add more callers to the
conference call, repeat Steps 1
−3. The number of callers that
can be added is limited by your
wireless service carrier.
Ending a Call
Using the Infotainment Controls
Turn and press the TUNE/MENU
knob and select Hang Up or press
Hang Up on the screen.
Using Steering Wheel Controls
Press
$/i.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that the
person on the other end of the call
cannot hear them.
Using the Infotainment Controls
Turn and press the TUNE/MENU
knob and select Mute Call. Press
again to cancel mute.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the Bluetooth system and the cell
phone.
The cell phone must be paired and
connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred.
To Transfer Audio from the
Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle, press the Transfer Call
button on the screen or press and
hold the
b/gbutton on the
steering wheel.
To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth
System from a Cell Phone
Use the audio transfer feature on
the cell phone. See your cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for more
information. Press the Transfer call
button on the screen or press and
hold the
b/gbutton on the
steering wheel.