The navigation system has an auxiliary input jack located in the center console. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening.

Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See "Defensive Driving" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information on driver distraction.

To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, the system detects and automatically begins playing audio from the device over the vehicle's speakers.

If a device is connected and you are listening to another source (FM, CD, MP3, etc.), press the AUDIO key then press the AUDIO key repeatedly until AUX is selected or touch the AUX screen button. An auxiliary device must be connected for the AUX screen button to appear as an option to select or the vehicle must have rear auxiliary jacks.

The screen buttons are dependent of the type of auxiliary device that you are using.

USB Host Support

The USB connector uses the USB 2.0.

USB Supported Devices

Depending on the USB mass storage device, some devices may not be recognized. The HUB device is not supported.

USB Playback

Music can be played directly from the USB device and controlled through the radio's MP3 control functions and the Music Navigator.

USB Media Recording

A USB Mass Storage device such as a "pen drive" or a portable USB hard drive can be connected to the USB port to record media contents, such as compressed audio files from the USB storage device onto the HDD. The USB port is located in the center console bin, between the Accessory Power Outlet (APO) socket and the auxiliary input jack.

In addition to recording the content from the USB storage device, content can be played back directly from the USB device.

USB Background Recording

If the content of a USB device is chosen to be copied, these media files are copied to the hard drive. The recording process occurs in the background and does not affect playback from any source, including the USB device itself. The quality of the listening experience should be the same whether recording in the background or not, and the speed of the recording process does not take any longer than normal.

Timeshift cannot be activated during the background recording function.

Using the Radio Controls to Connect and Control Your iPod®

An iPod can be controlled using the radio buttons and knobs and display your iPod song information on the radio’s display. To connect and control an iPod using the radio controls, the vehicle must have a USB port. If it does, it is located in the center console bin. A special iPod connection cable is needed that can be purchased with the vehicle or may be available after, from your dealer/retailer. See your dealer/retailer for more information.

This feature supports the following iPod models:

* For proper operation, make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from Apple®. The iPod firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes application. See apple.com/itunes.

To connect and control the iPod, connect one end of the specially purchased iPod connection cable to the iPod’s dock connector. Connect the other end to both the USB port and the auxiliary input jack. The USB port and the auxiliary input jack are located in the center console bin. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, a GM logo appears on the iPod. The iPod music displays on the radio’s display and begins playing through the vehicle's radio system.

A standard iPod USB cable, like the one that came with the iPod, cannot be used to connect an iPod to the vehicle. The iPod connection cable that was purchased with the vehicle or that was made available from your dealer/retailer must be used in order for this feature to work.

Use the radio Menu/Select knob to bring up the iPod Menu and select Songs, Artists, Albums, Playlists and Audio books to play from the iPod.

The iPod charges while it is connected to the vehicle and if the vehicle is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. It can also be left connected to the vehicle while the vehicle is turned off or removed. With the vehicle turned off, the iPod automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehicle's battery.

If an older iPod model is used that is not supported or does not have the special iPod connection cable, the iPod can still be used in the vehicle by connecting it to the Auxiliary Input Jack using a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo cable. See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack" earlier for more information.

Gracenote Database

When a CDDA is recorded from a CD to the HDD, the music information (Album name, Artist name, Song name and Genre) is retrieved from the Gracenote database, stored in the radio. The database information uses the information of Gracenote Music Recognition Service. See "Radio(s)" in the owner manual for more information on the Gracenote Database.

Gracenote Music Recognition Service, Music recognition technology, and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, visit gracenote.com.

Updating the Gracenote Database

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press to turn the system on.
3. Insert the update disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in.
4. Update Confirmation screen displays along with the version information. Press the Update screen button.
5. The system reboots and starts updating the database. A progress bar displays.
6. The disc automatically ejects after the update is completed. The system reboots.

Microsoft® License Agreement

Read the following for more information on the software license agreement between GM and affiliated companies of Microsoft® Corporation:

The vehicle has the Navigation System. It includes software licensed by GM from an affiliate of Microsoft® Corporation ("MS"). The installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE") are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA"), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT GM FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

This EULA grants you the following license to use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.

THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. GM HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON [COMPANY] TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.

THE SOFTWARE is provided "AS IS" and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.

NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND/OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).

If the SOFTWARE includes speech recognition component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is an inherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherent in the process. Neither GM nor its suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition process.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

The SOFTWARE may permit GM, MS, Microsoft Corporation or their affiliates to provide or make available to you SOFTWARE updates, supplements, add-on components, or Internet-based services components of the SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE ("Supplemental Components").

If SOFTWARE is provided by GM separate from the DEVICE on separate media and labeled "Recovery Media" you may use the Recovery Media solely to restore or reinstall the SOFTWARE originally installed on the DEVICE.

If the SOFTWARE is provided by GM separate from the DEVICE on separate media or via web download or other means, and is labeled "For Upgrade Purposes Only" you may install one (1) copy of such SOFTWARE onto the DEVICE as a replacement copy for the existing SOFTWARE, and use it in accordance with this EULA, including any additional EULA terms accompanying the upgrade SOFTWARE.

Without prejudice to any other rights, GM or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.

All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and "applets," incorporated into the SOFTWARE), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned by MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates or suppliers. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not specifically granted under this EULA are reserved by MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and suppliers. Use of any on-line services which may be accessed through the SOFTWARE may be governed by the respective terms of use relating to such services. If this SOFTWARE contains documentation that is provided only in electronic form, you may print one copy of such electronic documentation.

This EULA does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of GM, MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates or suppliers.

Product support for the SOFTWARE is not provided by MS, its parent corporation Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates or subsidiaries. For product support, please refer to GM support number provided in the documentation for the DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact GM for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE.

You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

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