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1.Air Vents0212.
2. Turn Signal Lever. SeeTu r nand Lane-ChangeSignals0149.
Driver Information Center (DIC)Controls. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0126orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0129.
3.Instrument Cluster (BaseLevel)011 0orInstrumentCluster (Uplevel)011 2.
4.Windshield Wiper/Washer0104.
5. Light Sensor. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0148.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator(If Equipped). SeeVehicleAlarm System036.
6.Infotainment0153.
7.Climate Control Systems0208(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate ControlSystem0210(If Equipped).
8.Heated Front Seats048(IfEquipped).
9.Power Outlets0107(IfEquipped).
10. Shift Lever. SeeAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0241orManualTr a n s m i s s i o n0246.
11 .Auxiliary Jack0179.
USB Port (Base Radio)0170orUSB Port (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0173.
12.Hazard WarningFlashers0149.
Tr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0256.
Cargo Lamp0150.
Lane Departure Warning(LDW)0264(If Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC)0258(If Equipped).
To w / H a u l M o d e0245(IfEquipped).
13.Steering Wheel Controls0104(If Equipped).
14.Horn0104.
15.Steering Wheel Adjustment0103(Out of View).
16.Cruise Control0259.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System0263(If Equipped).
17. Transfer Case Knob (IfEquipped). SeeFour-WheelDrive0247.
18. Hood Release. SeeHood0282.
19.Parking Brake0254.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC)(Out of View). SeeMalfunctionIndicator Lamp (Check EngineLight)011 8.
21.Exterior Lamp Controls0146.
Fog Lamps0149(IfEquipped).
22.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl0150.
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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
The base radio and base radio withtouchscreen information is includedin this manual. See the infotainmentmanual for information on theuplevel radios, audio players,phone, navigation system, RearSeat Entertainment (RSE), andvoice or speech recognition,if equipped.
Radio(s)
O:Press to turn the system on.Press and hold to turn it off. Whenon, press to mute; press again tounmute. Turn to increase ordecrease the volume.
RADIO :Press to choose betweenFM, AM, and SXM, if equipped.
MEDIA :Press to change the audiosource between USB, AUX, andBluetooth®Audio, if equipped.
{:Press to go to the Home Page.
MENU :Press to select a menu.
g:Press to seek the previousstation.
l:Press to seek the next station.
SeeOverview (Base Radio)0155orOverview (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0157about theseand other radio features.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 25 preset stations from allbands can be stored in the favoritelists in any order. Up to five stationscan be stored in each favorite pageand the number of favorite pagescan be set.
To s t o r e t h e s t a t i o n t o a p o s i t i o n i nthe list, while on the active sourcemain page, such as AM, FM,or SXM (if equipped), press andhold a favorites/soft key button onthe faceplate.
See“Storing Radio Station Presets”underAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0161orAM-FM Radio (Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0163.
Setting the Clock
SeeClock0106.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satelliteradio tuner and a valid SiriusXMsatellite radio subscription canreceive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio servicebased in the 48 contiguous UnitedStates and 10 Canadian provinces.SiriusXM satellite radio has a widevariety of programming andcommercial-free music, coast tocoast, and in digital-quality sound.AfeeisrequiredtoreceivetheSiriusXM service.
For more information refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.www.siriusxm.ca or call1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
SeeSatellite Radio (Base Radio)0164orSatellite Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0165.
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Portable Audio Devices
There is a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliaryinput jack and USB port on thecenter stack. External devices suchas iPods®,laptopcomputers,MP3players, and USB storage devicesmay be connected, depending onthe audio system.
SeeUSB Port (Base Radio)0170orUSB Port (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0173andAuxiliaryJack0179.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows userswith a Bluetooth-enabled cell phoneto make and receive hands-freecalls using the vehicle audio systemand controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phonemust be paired with the in-vehicleBluetooth system before it can beused in the vehicle. Not all phoneswill support all functions.
SeeBluetooth (Overview)0187orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio)0188orBluetooth(Voice Recognition)0192orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0197.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.
g:Press to answer an incomingcall or start voice recognition. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0187orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio)0188orBluetooth(Voice Recognition)0192orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio with Touchscreen)0197or“OnStar Overview”in theowner's manual. Press and hold toactivate Bluetooth voice pass-thru.SeeVoice Recognition0181.
i:Press to decline an incomingcall or end a current call. Press tomute or unmute the infotainmentsystem when not on a call.
oorp:Press the five-way controlto go to the previous or next area ofadisplayintheinstrumentcluster.
worx:Press the five-waycontrol to go up or down in a list onthe instrument cluster.
@:Press to select a highlightedmenu option.
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Storage 101
Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, press and release toaccess.
Underseat Storage
Extended Cab Shown, Crew Model
Similar
If equipped, there is storage underthe rear seat. Pull the release strapor lever and then raise the seatcushion. Pull the strap or leveragain to lower the cushion.
Center Console Storage
There is storage under the armrestin the center console. Press thebutton and lift. Depending on theoptions, there may be a USB portand/or auxiliary jack inside.
SeeUSB Port (Base Radio)0170orUSB Port (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0173andAuxiliaryJack0179.
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To s e t t h e c l o c k d i s p l a y :
1. Touch SETTINGS on the HomePage, then touch Timeand Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, thentouch Off or On to turn theclock display off or on.
3. TouchSto go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
For USB charging port locations,seeUSB Port (Base Radio)0170orUSB Port (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0173.
Accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone, MP3player, etc.
The vehicle may have accessorypower outlets:
.On the center stack below theclimate control system,if equipped.
.On the center floor console,if equipped.
.On the rear of the center storageconsole.
Lift the cover to access and replacewhen not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amp rating.
Certain power accessory plugs maynot be compatible with theaccessory power outlet and couldoverload vehicle or adapter fuses.If a problem is experienced, seeyour dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,be sure to follow the properinstallation instructions included withthe equipment. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0278.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as mobile phone charge cords.
Wireless Charging
If equipped, the vehicle has wirelesscharging in front of the center floorconsole. The system wirelesslycharges one PMA or Qi compatiblemobile device.
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If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax diesel supplementfor more information.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display areain the center of the instrumentcluster.
Use the right steering wheel controlto open and scroll through thedifferent items and displays.
Pressoto access the cluster
applications. Useworxto scroll
through the list of availableapplications. Not all applications willbe available on all vehicles.
.Info app. This is where you canview the selected DriverInformation Center (DIC)displays. SeeDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Base Level)0126orDriver Information Center(DIC) (Uplevel)0129.
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Settings
Audio
In the main view of the Audio app,
pressworxto scroll through
radio stations or move to the next/previous track of a CD/USB/Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. PressVto select the
Audio app, then presspto enter
the Audio menu. In the Audio menubrowse for music, select from thefavorites, or change the audiosource.
Phone
PressVto select the Phone app,
then presspto enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there isno active phone call, view recentcalls, scroll through contacts,or select from the favorites. If thereis an active call, mute or unmute thephone or switch to handset orhandsfree operation.
Navigation
PressVto select the Navigation
app, then presspto enter the
Navigation menu. If there is noactive route, you can resume thelast route and turn the voiceprompts on/off. If there is an active
route, pressVto cancel route
guidance or turn the voice promptson/off.
Settings
PressVto select the Settings app.
Useworxto scroll through the
items in the Settings menu.
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Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the heated seats onwhen using remote start oncold days.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Pair New Device
.Device Management
.Ringtones
.Voice Mail Numbers
.Te x t M e s s a g e A l e r t s
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See“Pairing”underBluetooth(Overview)0187orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - BaseRadio)0188orBluetooth (VoiceRecognition)0192orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls - Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0197or“Pairing”
in“Infotainment Controls”under“Bluetooth”in the infotainmentmanual.
Device Management
Select to connect to a differentphone source, disconnect a phone,or delete a phone.
Ringtones
To u c h t o c h a n g e t h e r i n g t o n e f o rthe specific phone. The phone doesnot need to be connected to changethe ring tones.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mailnumber for all connected phones.To c h a n g e t h e v o i c e m a i l n u m b e r ,select EDIT or touch the EDITbutton. Type a new number, thenselect SAVE or touch the SAVEbutton.
Text Message Alerts
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off.
Select Off or On.
Apple CarPlay™
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Apple CarPlay
.Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices tobe connected to the infotainmentsystem through a USB port. See“Apple CarPlay and Android Auto”under“Phone”in the infotainmentmanual.
Select Off or On.
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices.Apple CarPlay must be on for thisfeature to be accessed. See“AppleCarPlay and Android Auto”under“Phone”in the infotainment manual.
Android Auto™
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Android Auto
.Manage Android Auto Devices
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Android Auto
This feature allows Android devicesto be connected to the infotainmentsystem through a USB port. See“Apple CarPlay and Android Auto”under“Phone”in the infotainmentmanual.
Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Select to manage Android devices.Android Auto must be on for thisfeature to be accessed. See“AppleCarPlay and Android Auto”under“Phone”in the infotainment manual.
Voice
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Confidence Threshold
.Prompt Length
.Audio Feedback Speed
.Display“What Can I Say?”Tips
Confidence Threshold
This feature allows the adjustmentof the sensitivity of the speechrecognition system.
Select Confirm More orConfirm Less.
Prompt Length
This feature adjusts the voiceprompt length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed
This feature adjusts the audiofeedback speed.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display“What Can I Say?”Tips
This feature gives voicecommand tips.
Select Off or On.
Display
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Mode
.Calibrate Touchscreen
.Turn Display Off
Mode
Select to change the displayscreen mode.
Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Touchanywhere on the display area or anyfaceplate button to turn thedisplay on.
Rear Camera
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Guidance Lines
Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. SeeRearVision Camera (RVC)0261.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Restore Vehicle Settings
.Clear All Private Data
.Restore Radio Settings