CAUTION!
All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
AX-GMCL2-SWC
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
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REV. 7/24/18 INSTAX-GMCL2-SWC
INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape • Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.) • Small flat-blade screwdriver
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections to be made ................................... 3-6
- For models without an amplifier .......................3
- For models with an analog amplifier ................4
- For models with a digital amplifier ...................5
- 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention ..6
Installing the AX-GMCL2-SWC ...............................6
Programming the AX-GMCL2-SWC .........................6-7
Adjusting the AX-GMCL2-SWC ...............................8
Extra features .....................................................8-9
Steering wheel control settings ......................9-12
- L.E.D. feedback ....................................................9
- Changing radio type ......................................... 10
- Remapping the steering wheel control buttons ...10
- Dual assignment instructions (long button press) 11-12
Troubleshooting ....................................................12
GM
Data Interface with SWC
2000-2013
APPLICATIONS
See inside front cover
• Provides accessory power
(12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained
accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking
brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains chimes
• Retains audio controls on the
steering wheel
• Retains OnStar / OE Bluetooth
• Adjustable OnStar level
• Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
• Retains RSE (rear seat
entertainment) *
• Retains SAT (satellite radio)
• Can be used in non-amplified,
or analog/digital amplified
models
• Retains balance and fade
(excludes digital amplified
models)
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• AX-GMCL2-SWC interface • AX-GMCL2-SWC harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads • 4-pin harness with stripped leads
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads
* The RSE must be activated by the factory radio
