Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
VOL/ (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off.
Automatic Switch—Off
Automatic Switch—Off
If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off, the system will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
VOL/ (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust the volume.
PHONE: For vehicles with OnStar, press and hold PHONE to mute the infotainment system. Press and hold PHONE again, or turn the VOL/ O knob to cancel mute.
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Menu System
Controls
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MENU/SELECT: Press to:
- Select or activate the highlighted menu option.
- Confirm a set value.
- Turn a system setting on or off.
Turn to:
- Enter the menu system.
- Highlight a menu option.
- Select a value.
BACK : Press to:
- Exit a menu.
- Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen.
- Delete the last character in a sequence.
Selecting a Menu Option
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to move the highlighted bar.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT button to select the highlighted option.
Submenus
An arrow on the right—hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.
Activating a Setting
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the setting.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT button to activate the setting.
Setting a Value
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to change the current value of the setting.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT button to confirm the setting.
Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the function.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT button to turn the function on or off.
Entering a Character Sequence
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the character.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT button to select the character.
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Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source.
To quickly reset an audio setting value to 0:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select the audio setting.
3. Press and hold the MENU/SELECT button until the value changes to 0.
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Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass.
3. Select the value.
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Adjusting the Fader and Balance
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Fader or Balance.
3. Select the value.
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Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles that have an equalizer:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select EQ.
3. Select the setting.
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DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Settings
For vehicles with DSP, it is used to provide a choice of different listening experiences.
- 2.0 Normal — Select this setting to adjust the audio for normal mode. This provides the best sound quality for all seating positions.
- Centerpoint — Centerpoint® signal processing circuitry.
This setting creates a surround sound listening experience from stereo CDs and satellite radio.
For more information on Bose® Centerpoint® signal processing circuitry, please visit www. bose.com/centerpoint.
- 5.1 Surround — The infotainment system used in conjunction with the Bose® 5.1 Cabin Surround® sound system for the vehicle includes digital 5.1 decoding.
This technology unlocks the full benefit of digital 5.1 recordings, so digitally encoded music and movie soundtracks can be presented faithfully and accurately. If the video screens or Rear Seat Audio (RSA) are on, 5.1 Surround is not available.
To adjust the DSP settings:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select DSP.
3. Select the setting.
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System Settings
Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages
To configure the number of available favorite pages:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Radio Favorites.
4. Select the number of available favorite pages.
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Configuration menu.
Auto Volume
The auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent.
The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the auto volume feature can be turned off.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Auto Volume.
4. Select the setting.
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Configuration menu.
Maximum Startup Volume
The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can be set.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Maximum Startup Volume.
4. Select the setting.
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Configuration menu.
See also:
SBZA Messages
The following messages may
appear on the infotainment display:
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYSTEM OFF: This message
indicates that the driver has turned
the system off.
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYS ...
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