How to play music via Bluetooth in Chevrolet Cruze?

[Emanuel]

Press the "MEDIA" button repeatedly to display the Bluetooth music main menu, then press the "MENU" knob. Select the "Manage Phones" list item to display the device list. To pair a new device, select the "Pair" on-screen button.

[LeJasmine]

My car is also a Cruze, and connecting Bluetooth to play music is actually quite simple. First, find the phone icon or Bluetooth option in the settings on the central control screen, then turn on the Bluetooth search function in the car. Next, locate the car's name in your phone's Bluetooth list—I remember the Cruze usually displays something like 'MyLink'—click to pair, and a matching code will pop up; just confirm it on both sides. After connecting, here's the key point! Press the MODE button on the steering wheel or the MEDIA button on the central console to switch the playback source from the radio to Bluetooth audio. At this point, open your music app on the phone, and the sound should play. If there's still no sound, check if the car's audio volume is turned down. Older Cruze models have more physical buttons, while newer touchscreen models are more intuitive, but the logic is pretty much the same.

[AbigailFitz]

Cruze Bluetooth Music Playback in Three Key Steps: Pair Device, Switch Audio Source, Start Playback. Upon entering the car, first power on the central control, then enable Bluetooth visibility in the settings menu while simultaneously activating the search function on your phone. Once paired, the dashboard typically displays a Bluetooth symbol. Many users struggle with switching the audio source—simply press the 'Source' button on the central console to cycle through modes until 'Bluetooth Audio' appears on the screen. Some models require manually selecting the Bluetooth device within the media interface. If playback is intermittent, it may be due to the phone being too far from the central console or the infotainment system needing an update. iPhone users should particularly ensure that Bluetooth audio sharing permissions are enabled.

[LawsonDella]

Over the years of running an auto repair shop, Cruze owners often complain about Bluetooth not connecting to music. Common issues include forgetting to enable Bluetooth visibility on their phones or residual old pairing records in the car's system. It's recommended to first delete old devices from the car's Bluetooth list, restart the phone's Bluetooth, and reconnect. When there's no sound during playback, first check the phone's volume—the car's volume is controlled separately. For models after 2015, use the scroll wheel on the right side of the steering wheel to switch tracks, as the center console is less convenient. If the connection frequently drops, it's likely the car's system needs a firmware update. As a last resort, try resetting the car's system by holding the hang-up button + fast-forward button for 10 seconds.

[VictoriaLynn]

Hands-on tutorial here! Turn on Bluetooth on both your phone and car system, click 'Add New Device' on the car system, and select the car name for pairing on your phone. Entering 0000 or 1234 as the pairing code usually works. Key point: To play music, press the musical note icon on the central control, and select Bluetooth instead of USB on the media page. Android users, remember to turn off power-saving mode restrictions on Bluetooth. For the new Cruze, swipe up at the bottom of the touchscreen to switch playback sources, much more convenient than the old model's rotary knob. Once connected, your phone's navigation voice will also come through the car speakers, so you don't have to keep looking down at your phone for directions while driving.