Navigation System Description and Operation: Bluetooth

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Bluetooth
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The navigation radio is equipped with Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a wireless communication system that allows the use of a cellular phone in a hands-free mode. A phone directory may also be set up for use in the vehicle. Up to 12 phones may be registered with this Bluetooth system, but only one phone may be connected at a time. In order to use a cellular phone with this Bluetooth system, the phone must be Bluetooth compatible. Please see the phone information to find out which versions of Bluetooth work with your phone.

To set up your phone, do the following:

  1. Press the AUX hard key to enter the Bluetooth screen.
  2. Touch the Bluetooth screen button.
  3. Touch the Search screen button. The system will search for all Bluetooth compatible phones in a designated area.
  4. The Device List screen will appear. Scroll through the choices using the arrow buttons.
  5. Choose your device by touching the icon next to the device name.
  6. Touch the Connect screen button. Your phone and the Bluetooth system will begin a pairing procedure.
  7. Follow the instructions on screen. They will differ depending on your phone. Refer to your phone instructions for further information.

Refer to the owners manual for more information.

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