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To c h e c k f o r p h o n e o r o t h e r d e v i c ecompatibility:
.In the U.S., seemy.chevrolet.com/learn.
.In Canada, seegmtotalconnect.ca.
.Or, see your dealer for details.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical
devices. If you have one, it is
recommended to consult with
your doctor before using the
wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be in ON/RUN,ACC/ACCESSORY, or RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). Thewireless charging feature may notcorrectly indicate charging when thevehicle is in RAP. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0237.
The operating temperature is -20 °C(-4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for thecharging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
{Warning
Remove all metal objects from the
charging pad before charging
your mobile device. Metal objects,
such as coins, keys, rings,
or paper clips, between the phone
and charging pad will become
very hot. On the rare occasion
that the charging system does not
detect a metal object, and the
object gets wedged between the
phone and charger, remove the
phone and allow the metallic
object to cool before removing it
from the charging pad, to prevent
burns.
To c h a r g e a m o b i l e d e v i c e :
1. Remove all objects from thecharging pad. The system maynot charge if there are anyobjects on the charging pad.
2. Place the mobile device faceup on the charging pad.
3. The indicator light next to thecharging pad will turn green.This indicates that the mobiledevice is properly positionedand charging.
If the indicator light turnsyellow, make sure the chargingpad is clear of any objects and

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Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DICindicate the status of the vehicle orsome action that may be needed tocorrect a condition. Multiplemessages may display one after theother.
The messages that do not requireimmediate action can beacknowledged and cleared by
pressing SET/CLR orV.The
messages that require immediateaction cannot be cleared until thataction is performed. All messagesshould be taken seriously andclearing the messages does notcorrect the problem.
The following are some of thevehicle messages that may bedisplayed depending on yourvehicle content.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax diesel supplementfor additional messages.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY LOW START
VEHICLE
When the vehicle’sbatteryisseverely discharged, this messagewill display and four chimes willsound. Start the vehicleimmediately. If the vehicle is notstarted and the battery continues todischarge, the climate controls,heated seats, and audio systemswill shut off and the vehicle mayrequire a jump start. These systemswill function again after the vehicleis started.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when thebattery voltage drops belowexpected levels and features aredisabled. Turn off all unnecessaryaccessory features.
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this messagedisplays if there is a problem withthe battery charging system. Undercertain conditions, the chargingsystem light may also turn on in theinstrument cluster. SeeChargingSystem Light011 8.Drivingwiththisproblem could drain the battery.Turn off all unnecessaryaccessories. Have the electricalsystem checked as soon aspossible. See your dealer.
TRANSPORT MODE ON
This message is displayed when thevehicle is in transport mode. Somefeatures can be disabled while inthis mode, including RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE), remote start,and the vehicle alarm system. Takethe vehicle to your dealer for serviceto turn transport mode off.

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accelerate. If this message is on,but there is no reduction inperformance, proceed to yourdestination. The performance maybe reduced the next time the vehicleis driven. The vehicle may be drivenat a reduced speed while thismessage is on, but acceleration andspeed may be reduced. Anytimethis message stays on, or displaysrepeatedly, the vehicle should betaken to your dealer for service assoon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when thevehicle is low on fuel. Refuel assoon as possible.
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitterbattery is low. The battery needs tobe replaced in the transmitter. See
“Battery Replacement”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation030.
Lamp Messages
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chimesounds if a turn signal is left on for1.2 km (0.75 mi). Move the turnsignal lever to the off position.
Object Detection System
Messages
FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF
If your vehicle has the ForwardCollision Alert (FCA) system, thismessage may display if the FCAsystem cannot activate due to atemporary condition. SeeForwardCollision Alert (FCA) System0263.
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED,
CLEAN WINDSHIELD
This message displays when theLane Departure Warning (LDW) andForward Collision Alert (FCA)
systems are disabled because thecamera view is blocked and cannotoperate properly. It may alsoactivate during heavy rain or due toroad spray. To clean the system,clean the outside of the windshieldarea in front of the LDW/FCAcamera sensor.
LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
If your vehicle has the LaneDeparture Warning (LDW) system,this message may display if theLDW system cannot activate due toatemporarycondition.SeeLaneDeparture Warning (LDW)0264formore information.
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
This message displays when theLane Departure Warning (LDW) andForward Collision Alert (FCA)systems are disabled and needservice. See your dealer.

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TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
If equipped with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when thepressure in one or more of thevehicle's tires is low. This messagealso displays with a vehicle pictureto indicate the location of the lowtire. The low tire pressure warninglight will also come on. SeeTirePressure Light0123.Youcanreceive more than one tire pressuremessage at a time. If a tire pressuremessage appears on the DIC, stopas soon as you can. Have the tirepressures checked and set to thoseshown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTires0316,Vehicle Load Limits0226,andTirePressure0323.TheDICalsoshows the tire pressure values. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0126orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0129.
Transmission Messages
4WD OFF
If equipped with four-wheel drive,this message displays when thefour-wheel-drive system istemporarily disabled due to anoverheated condition. The vehiclewill run in two-wheel drive when thismessage is present. Once thefour-wheel-drive system cools down,the message turns off and thefour-wheel-drive system returns tonormal operation.
4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS
This message will display while thefour-wheel-drive system is shifting.
FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift intoFour-Wheel Drive Low is requested,but the vehicle speed is too high,this message will display until thecorrect vehicle speed is reached.
FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift intoFour-Wheel Drive Low is requested,and the vehicle speed is correct, butthe transmission is not inN(Neutral), this message willdisplay until the transmission isshifted to N (Neutral).
SERVICE 4WD
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,this message may display if aproblem occurs with thefour-wheel-drive system. If thismessage appears, stop as soon aspossible and turn off the vehicle.Make sure the key is in the LOCK/OFF position for at leastone minute, then restart the vehicleand check for the message on theDIC display. If the message is stilldisplayed or appears again whenyou begin driving, thefour-wheel-drive system needsservice. See your dealer.

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3. PressoBACK on the
faceplate or touch0screen
button to return to the previousmenu or exit.
Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN toaccess the Settings menu, thenselect SETTINGS from the Homepage on the infotainment display.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Time and Date
.Language (Language)
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Te e n D r i v e r
.Va l e t M o d e
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.Voice
.Display
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
Detailed information for each menufollows.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. SeeClock0106.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select fromthe available language(s).
The selected language will displayon the system, and voicerecognition will reflect the selectedlanguage.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and amessage“Look in Rear Seat”whenthe rear door has been openedbefore or during operation of thevehicle.
Select Off or On.
Teen Driver
See“Te e n D r i v e r”under“Settings”in the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainmentsystem and steering wheel controls.It may also limit access to vehiclestorage locations (if equipped).
To e n a b l e v a l e t m o d e :
1. Enter a four-digit code on thekeypad.
2. Select Enter to go to theconfirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
To u c h L O C K o r U N L O C K t o l o c k o runlock the system. Touch Back togo back to the previous menu.
Radio
To u c h t o d i s p l a y t h e R a d i o m e n uand the following may display:
.Manage Favorites
.Number of Favorites Shown
.Audible Touch Feedback
.Auto Volume

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Lighting
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exteriorlamps and allows the headlamps,parking lamps, taillamps, and mostof the interior lamps to turn on
briefly whenKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter ispressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of howlong the exterior lamps stay onwhen leaving the vehicle when it isdark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
When on, this feature will keep thedriver door from locking when thedoor is open. If Off is selected, theDelayed Door Lock menu will beavailable.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of thedoors will automatically unlock whenthe vehicle is shifted into P (Park)for an automatic transmission orwhen the key is removed from theignition for a manual transmission.
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay thelocking of the doors. To override thedelay, press the power door lockswitch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps willflash when unlocking the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type offeedback is given when locking thevehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, LightsOnly, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressingKon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 146Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Automatic HeadlampSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 149Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Battery Load Management . . . 152Battery Power Protection . . . . . 152
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
O:Turns off the automaticheadlamps and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL). Turn the headlampcontrol to the off position again toturn the automatic headlamps orDRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, offwill only work when the vehicle is inP(Park).
AUTO :Automatically turns on theheadlamps at normal brightness,together with the following:
.Parking Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
.Ta i l l a m p s
.License Plate Lamps
.Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps
When the vehicle is turned off andthe headlamps are in AUTO, theheadlamps turn off. When the key isremoved, they automatically turn onfor a set time. The time of the delaycan be changed using the DIC. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0126orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0129.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
2:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps andinstrument panel lights.
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Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control in theoverhead console controls both thefront and rear interior lamps.
To o p e r a t e :
(:Turns the lamps off.
H:Turns the lamps on when anydoor is opened.
':Keeps the lamps on allthe time.
The interior lamps turn onautomatically if the airbags aredeployed.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps,if equipped, are in the overheadconsole.
The rear reading lamps, if equipped,are in the headliner.
#or$:Press to turn each lampon or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interiorlamps turn on briefly at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, whenK
is pressed on the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter. When adoor is opened, the interior lampscome on if the dome lamp control is
in theHposition. After about
30 seconds the exterior lamps turnoff. Entry lighting can be disabledmanually by changing the ignitionout of the OFF position, or by
pressingQon the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See“Ve h i c l e L o c a t o r L i g h t s”underVehicle Personalization0139.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interiorlamps come on at night, or in areaswith limited lighting when the key isremoved from the ignition. Theexterior and interior lamps remainon for a set amount of time and then