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hold. SeeApple CarPlay and
Android Auto (Base Radio) 0177 or
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
(Uplevel Radio) 0179.
2.O(Power)
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.Press to mute/unmute the system
when on.
.Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle application
icons are accessed. Some applications are
disabled when the vehicle is moving.
Swipe left or right across the display to
access the pages of icons.
Card view is located on the right side of the
screen. Scroll up and down through the
different cards. Individual cards cannot be
added or deleted. For most of the apps in
the cards, an open card view app will
temporarily not be shown in card view.
Managing Home Page Icons 1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode. 2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to
the desired position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the desired position.
Move an Icon to Another Page 1. Drag the icon to the edge of the display toward the desired page.
2. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
Move an Icon to the Application Tray
To move an icon to the application tray on
the left side of the screen, drag the icon to
the applications tray.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g: Press to answer an incoming call or
start voice recognition. See Bluetooth
(Pairing and Using a Phone for Uplevel
Radio) 0171 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0170.
c:Press to decline an incoming call or
end a current call. Press to mute or unmute
the infotainment system when not on a call.
The favorites and volume switches are on
the back of the steering wheel.

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1. Favorite: When on a radio source, pressto select the next or previous audio
broadcast favorite. When listening to a
media device, press to select the next or
previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Using the System
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the active
audio source page. Examples of available
sources may include AM, FM, SXM (if
equipped), USB, AUX, and Bluetooth.
Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone
main page. See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using
a Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0171 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0170.
Maps
If equipped, touch the Maps icon to display
the navigation map. See Using the
Navigation System 0165.
Google Assistant
If equipped, touch the Google Assistant icon
to open the Google Assistant app. See Voice
Recognition 0168.
Google Play
If equipped, touch to download some of
your favorite apps in your vehicle.
Downloading apps on Google Play requires
you to sign into a Google Account and have
internet connectivity in your vehicle. Some
third-party apps require a separate account
and, in some cases, a paid subscription for
in-vehicle access.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings (Uplevel Radio)
0 183 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0181.
Apple CarPlay
If equipped, touch the Apple CarPlay icon to
activate Apple CarPlay after a supported
device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto (Base Radio) 0177 or
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Uplevel
Radio) 0179.
Android Auto
If equipped, touch the Android Auto icon to
activate Android Auto after a supported
device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto (Base Radio) 0177 or
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Uplevel
Radio) 0179.
Shortcut Tray
For uplevel radios, the shortcut tray is left
of the display. It shows up to five
applications.
For base radios, the shortcut tray is near the
bottom of the display. It shows up to four
applications.
Infotainment Display Features
Infotainment display features show on the
display when available. When a feature is
unavailable, it may gray out. When a
feature is touched, it may highlight.
Infotainment Gestures
Use the following finger gestures to control
the infotainment system.

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Touch/Tap
Touch/tap is used to select an icon or
option, activate an application, or change
the location inside a map.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold can be used to start another
gesture, or to move or delete an application.Drag
Drag is used to move applications on the
Home Page, or to pan the map. To drag the
item, it must be held and moved along the
display to the new location. This can be
done up, down, right, or left. This feature is
only available when vehicle is parked and
not in motion.
Nudge
Nudge is used to move items a short
distance on a list or a map. To nudge, hold
and move the selected item up or down to
a new location.
Fling or Swipe
Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a
list, pan the map, or change page views. Do
this by placing a finger on the display then
moving it rapidly up and down or right
and left.

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Spread
Spread is used to zoom in on a map, certain
images, or a web page. Place finger and
thumb together on the display, then move
them apart.
Pinch
Pinch is used to zoom out on a map, certain
images, or a web page. Place finger and
thumb apart on the display, then move
them together.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle
Information and Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or
vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to
wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface
with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle
brush to remove dirt that could scratch the
surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by
gently rubbing to clean. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash
the microfiber cloth separately, using mild
soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
Rinse thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, see“Updates”underSettings
(Uplevel Radio) 0183 or
Settings (Base Radio) 0181 for details on
software updates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio)
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Choose from a list of the three most
recently used sources listed at the left side
of the screen. Choose More to display a list
of available Sources. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped),
MyMedia, USB, AUX (if equipped), and
Bluetooth.
Infotainment System Sound Menu
From any of the audio source main pages,
touch Sound to display the following:
Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange,
and Treble using the controls on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust using the
controls on the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the crosshair.

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AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio)
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the now playing screen for the
active audio source. Touch the source button
such as FM or AM in the left corner to
change your source.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM or FM screen, touch the back
or forward buttons to search for the
previous or next strong station.
Tune
Touch
Yon the infotainment display to
enter the Tune screen. Enter a frequency
using the keypad.
Touch the
Hto save the station as a
favorite.
Entering a valid AM or FM frequency will
automatically tune to the new station but
not close the Tune screen.
Touch the Go button or frequency in the list
to begin playing the station. The tune page
will close and return to the now playing
screen.
Storing Radio Station Favorites
Saved favorite stations will show at the
bottom of the now playing screen.
AM or FM favorites can be stored by
pressing and holding a favorite slot.
Audio Settings
Audio settings vary by region.
From the now playing screen, touch
kand
the following may display.
Sound
.Equalizer
.Fade/Balance
.Sound Mode (if equipped)
Bose AudioPilot
If equipped, adjusts the volume based on
the noise inside the vehicle and vehicle
speed.
Manage Radio Favorites
Displays a list of audio favorites that can be
moved or deleted.
Radio Text (RDS)
When on, radio station call letters and
messages from radio stations will be shown. Radio Text Category
When on, category information about
current radio content will be shown.
Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS relies on receiving specific RDS
information from radio stations and only
works when the information is available.
It is possible that a radio station could
broadcast information that causes the radio
to work improperly.
In addition, RDS features are region and
country of sale specific. This means specific
RDS content may not be available in your
listening area or in the country you operate
the vehicle.
To turn RDS features on or off, see "Audio
Settings" previously.
The following RDS features may be
supported by radio broadcasters in your
listening area:
RDS features
.Display radio station call letters
.Display messages from radio stations
.Provide radio station category information
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lines interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble on the
radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
provides digital radio reception. Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in
and out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM
signal for a period of time. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band roof antenna may be used
for radio, navigation, and other
communication systems, depending on the
equipped options. To ensure clear reception,
keep the antenna clear of obstructions, suchas snow and ice. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, or a roof loaded
with cargo, reception may be affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
When using media devices such as USB and
mobile devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could contain files
that affect system operation or performance
and should be avoided.
USB Port
The vehicle may be equipped with multiple
USB ports. Ports may also be used for
charging. Music may be played from a
connected USB device.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
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the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
USB Audio
To play music via USB:
1. On the audio now playing page, touch source and select USB.
2. If there is no device connected, follow the screen prompts to connect the
device.
3. Supported media content will appear on the display.
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0171 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0174 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0170 for help pairing
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Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the mobile device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is present, check the
volume setting on the infotainment system.
Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list on
the left of the display or by touching the
More option and then touching the
Bluetooth device.
To play music via Bluetooth:1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.
2. Once paired, touch Audio from the Home Page, then touch Bluetooth from the
recent sources list on the left of the
display.
Bluetooth Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound Menu”
under AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0159 or
AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio) 0161.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
From the Home Page: 1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch Devices to add or delete devices. When touching Bluetooth, the radio may
not be able to launch the audio player on
the connected device to start playing. When
the vehicle is not moving, use the mobile
device to begin playback.
All devices launch audio differently. When
selecting Bluetooth as a source, the radio
may show as paused on the display. Press
play on the device or touch
pon the
vehicle display to begin playback.
Browse functionality will be provided where
supported by the Bluetooth device. This
media content will not be part of the
MyMedia source mode.
Some smartphones support sending
Bluetooth music information to display on
the radio. When the radio receives this
information, it will check to see if any is
available and display it. For more
information about supported Bluetooth
features, visit your brand website. See
Online Account 0407 for details.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0413.
Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio)
Music may be played from a connected
Bluetooth device.
Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls. If Bluetooth is selected and no
volume is present, check the volume setting
on the infotainment system or the
connected phone.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. On the audio now playing page, touch source and select the desired Bluetooth
device.
2. If there is no device connected, follow the screen prompts to pair the device.
3. Supported media content will appear on the display.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
Managing Bluetooth devices allows you to
add, delete, or select another paired device.
Only one Bluetooth device can be active at
a time.
Some smartphones support sending
Bluetooth music information to display on
the radio. When the radio receives this
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Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone for Uplevel Radio)
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled mobile device must be
paired to the Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle before it can be
used. See the mobile device manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the device.
Pairing Information
.Touch the Phone icon on the home page
of the infotainment display.
.If no mobile device has been paired, a
message on the infotainment display will
show the Manage Phones option. Touch
this option and the Phones screen will
display. See“Pairing a Phone” later in this
section.
.A Bluetooth smartphone with music
capability can be paired to the vehicle as
a smartphone and a music player at the
same time.
.Up to 10 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.
.If multiple paired cell phones are within
range of the system, the system connects
to the paired cell phone that is set to
First to Connect. If there is no cell phone
set to First to Connect, it will link to the
cell phone which was used last. To link to
a different paired cell phone, see “Linking
to a Different Phone” later in this section.
Pairing a Phone 1. Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled on the cell phone before starting the
pairing process.
2. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
3. If no mobile device is connected, touch Manage Phones and the Phones screen
will display.
If another mobile device is connected
already, touch Settings, Connections, and
then Phones.
4. Touch Add Phone. If a previously added phone is
disconnected, the “Add Phone”card will
just be a “+”card. 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to pair the
cell phone.
6. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to confirm the six-digit code showing on
the infotainment display and touch Pair.
The code on the cell phone and
infotainment display needs to be
acknowledged for a successful pair.
7. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See
the cell phone manufacturer's user guide
for information on this process. Once the
cell phone is paired, it will show as
Connected.
8. If the vehicle name does not appear on your cell phone, there are a few ways to
start the pairing process over:
.Make sure there is not an entry for
the vehicle under the previously
connected list. If the vehicle and cell
phone were previously paired and
one still remembers the other, it will
not identify as a new device when
searching.
.Turn the Bluetooth off and on the
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.Go back to the beginning of the
Phone menus on the infotainment
display and restart the pairing
process.
.Turn the cell phone off and then
back on.
.Reset the cell phone, but this step
should be done as a last effort.
9. If the cell phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book
download, touch Always Accept and
Allow. The phone book may not be
available if not accepted.
10. To pair additional cell phones, touch Settings, Connections, and then Phones.
First to Connect Paired Phones
If multiple paired cell phones are within
range of the system, the system connects to
the paired cell phone that is set as First to
Connect. To enable a paired cell phone as
the First to Connect phone: 1. Make sure the cell phone is turned on.
2. Touch the Settings icon on the home page.
3. Touch Connections.
4. Touch Phone. 5. Touch Options under the connected
phone.
6. Touch First to Connect from the cell phone’s settings menu. The settings will
be enabled for that device.
Cell phones and mobile devices can be
added, removed, connected, and
disconnected. A sub-menu will display
whenever a request is made to add or
manage cell phones and mobile devices.
Accessing the Device List Screen
There are two ways to access the device list
screen:
Using the Settings Icon 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page or the Settings icon on the shortcut
tray near the left of the display.
2. Touch Connections.
3. Touch Phones.
Using the Phone Icon 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the Phone icon on the shortcut tray
near the left of the display.
2. Touch
*on the top right of the Phones
screen.
3. Touch Connected Phone. Disconnecting a Connected Phone
To disconnect a phone:
1. Open the Device List Screen. See “Accessing the Device List Screen”
previously in this section.
2. Touch Option on the phone card to show the cell phone’s or mobile device’s
settings.
3. Touch Disconnect.
Deleting a Paired Phone
To delete a paired phone: 1. Open the Device List Screen. See “Accessing the Device List Screen”
previously in this section.
2. Touch Option on the phone card to show the cell phone’s or mobile device’s
settings.
3. Touch Forget Phone.
Linking to a Different Phone
To link to a different cell phone, the new
cell phone must be in the vehicle and paired
to the Bluetooth system.
To link to a different phone: 1. Open the Device List Screen. See “Accessing the Device List Screen”
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2. Touch the new cell phone to link to fromthe list of available phones. See “First to
Connect Paired Phones” previously in this
section.
Switching to Handset or
Hands-Free Mode
To switch between handset or
hands-free mode:
.While the active call is hands-free, touch
the Audio Output option, then touch
Phone to switch to the handset mode.
The mute icon will not be available or
functional while Handset mode is active.
.While the active call is on the handset,
touch the Audio Output option, then
touch Car Speakers to switch to the
hands-free mode.
Making a Call Using Contacts
Calls can be made through the Bluetooth
system using personal cell phone contact
information for all cell phones that support
the Phone Book feature. Become familiar
with the cell phone settings and operation
and that the phone is set to allow the
sharing of contacts over Bluetooth with the
vehicle. Verify the cell phone supports this feature and that the phone is set to allow
the sharing of contacts over Bluetooth with
the vehicle.
The Contacts menu accesses the phone book
stored in the cell phone.
To make a call using the Contacts menu:
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or on the shortcut tray near the left of
the display.
2. Touch Contacts.
3. There are two methods to search for contacts:
.Search bar –Touch the search icon
on the top right of the Phones
window and type the name or
number of the contact on the
keyboard. Search results will be
displayed corresponding to the user
input. Touch the name to call.
.Scroll –Touch the list and scroll,
or use the scrollbar on the left side
of the Phones window. Touch the
name to call.
Making a Call Using the Recents Menu
The Recents menu accesses the recents call
list from your cell phone.
To make a call using the Recents menu:
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or on the shortcut tray near the left of
the display.
2. Touch Recents.
3. Touch the name or number to call.
Making a Call Using the Keypad
To make a call by dialing the numbers: 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or on the shortcut tray near the left of
the display.
2. Touch Keypad and enter a phone number.
3. Touch the phone icon on the infotainment display to start dialing the
number.
Searching Contacts Using the Keypad
To search for contacts using the keypad:
1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter partial phone numbers or contact names using the
digits on the keypad to search.