How to use Bluetooth in 2012 Chevy Cruze

Pairing your phone with Bluetooth in your Chevy Cruze is a modern-day safety action, as this allows one to communicate via calls, access call lists and send text messages all hands free, eliminating distractions whilst driving.  Here are the steps to follow to help you set up this magnificent feature.

Contents

  • Year: 2011-2014– Voice Command
  • Year: 2011-2014– Manually
  • Year: 2015
  • Year: 2016
  • Year: 2017 & 2018
  • Year: 2019

Year: 2011-2014– Voice Command

  1. Power up your digital console. Press the talk button located on the right side of the steering wheel. Digital voice says “READY“.
  2. You speak out loud “Bluetooth“.
  3. The digital screen will display “Pair device now” and the voice command will also speak this action. You can say Pair out loud or touch the Pair Now option on the screen.
  4. Voice prompt will then convey “Please Start a Search on Your Bluetooth Phone
  5. On your phone, start the blue tooth search by selecting Settings, then turn on Bluetooth. Voice prompt says, “Once the search is complete, select your vehicle on your phone and then enter the code —–” Code will be spoken. Enter code on your phone.
  6. After code is entered, voice prompt shares “Please say the name tag you want to give this phone” You speak the name out loud. Voice prompt says, “about to store (whatever name tag you spoke) and asks if this sounds OK” Say YES or NO or press YES or NO on the vehicle’s digital screen.
  7. Voice prompt will say “the name _____ has been successfully paired, returning to the main menu, READY” Press the down button on your steering wheel.

Year: 2011-2014– Manually

  1. Power up your digital console and press the Configure button located 2 selections to the left of the right menu knob. On your phone go to Settings then turn on Bluetooth.
  2. Use the right menu knob to scroll the selections on the screen. Press knob in when Phone Settings appear.
  3. Select Bluetooth then Pair Phone by pressing the knob in for each.
  4. The system will now search for your phone and read “Pairing & Show a Code“.
  5. On your phone wait, then select Enter the Code when prompted.
  6. The console screen will display “Choose a name tag for this device“.
  7. Select a name you want for your phone to complete the pairing.

Year: 2015

  1. Power up your digital console and from the home screen touch the settings.
  2. Use the right knob to scroll to settings.
  3. Press in the menu knob at Bluetooth, then Pair Device.
  4. On your phone go to settings then wait, select Chevrolet Cruze, then Pair.
  5. The digital console will display a Pin# which should match the Pin# on your phone.

Year: 2016

  1. Power up your digital console. Press the Home button located to the right of the left console knob.
  2. Touch Phone on the screen.
  3. Touch Phone Settings, Bluetooth then Pair Device.
  4. The screen will display “Please Start Bluetooth Search on Your Phone” & “Confirm or enter number: ______
  5. On your phone, go to Settings and Turn on Bluetooth. Wait then Select Chevrolet Cruze, then Pair.

Your phone is now connected to Bluetooth and will automatically sync all your messages, contacts and call history which you can view via the digital screen.


Year: 2017 & 2018

  1. Power up your digital console.
  2. On your phone, go to Settings and turn on Bluetooth.
  3. Press the Home button located on the console.
  4. Touch Phone on the screen, then press Pair Device. Follow instructions on the screen.
  5. On your phone wait, then touch “Chevrolet MyLink” then Pair.

Year: 2019

  1. Power up your digital console.
  2. On your phone, go to Settings and turn on Bluetooth.
  3. Press the Home button located on the console.
  4. On the screen, touch Settings, scroll down to Phones (If any phone is already connected it will reveal this on the screen).
  5. The system will then ask if you want to add a phone. Touch the Green Option to add your phone. Follow instructions on the screen.
  6. On your phone wait, then select “myChevrolet” then Pair .
  7. Confirm the code on the screen to the code on your phone.
  8. On the screen press Pair located in the lower right side of the screen.

You should now see your phone connected to Bluetooth on the screen and on your cell phone. A successful pairing will automatically sync all your messages, contacts and call history which you can view via the digital screen while driving in your Chevy Cruze.

**If your phone does not pair on the first try, repeat the steps. If you are still unable to pair your device, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual.

Does the 2012 Chevy Cruze have Bluetooth audio?

Yes, the Chevrolet Cruze does have Bluetooth. You can use Bluetooth to pair your phone to the infotainment system of the Chevrolet Cruze, allowing you to access AppleCarPlay and Android auto.

How do I set up Bluetooth in my Chevy Cruze?

Make sure Bluetooth is activated on your mobile device. On your MyLink screen, press Phone > tap Connect Phone > then tap Add Phone. On your mobile device, select your Chevrolet MyLink system in the Bluetooth menu. Confirm the PIN displayed on your MyLink screen matches, then press the Pair button.