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Remote Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when pressingKon the RKE
transmitter. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Driver Door or All Doors.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the ventilated seatson when using remote start onwarm days.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
Select to enable or disable whichseat will come on when remote startis used. SeeHeated and VentilatedFront Seats060.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.
Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlockwhen the RKE transmitter is withinrange and using the button on the
outside driver door handle to unlockthe vehicle. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Driver Door Only or AllDoors.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to beturned on or off and selectsfeedback. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Off, On, or On With HornChirp.
Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
This feature sounds an alert whenthe RKE transmitter is left in thevehicle. This menu also enablesRemote No Longer Left in Vehiclealert.
Select Off or On.
Return to Factory Settings
Select to return all vehiclepersonalizations to the defaultsettings.
Select Yes or No.
Software Information
Select to view the radio softwareinformation.
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.
Select LOCK or UNLOCK to lock orunlock the system. Press BACK togo back to the previous menu.
Personalization Menu (Radio
with Touchscreen)
Settings can be made with theignition on and the vehicle notmoving.

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The following are all possiblepersonalization features. Dependingon the vehicle, some may not beavailable.
{:Press to access the HomePage Menu.
QorR:To u c h t o s c r o l l t h r o u g h t h emenus or setup items.
0:To u c h t o e x i t o r r e t u r n t o t h eprevious screen or menu.
To a c c e s s t h e m e n u :
1. Press{.
2. Touch Settings.
To u c h t h e m e n u i t e m t o s e l e c t i t .Each of the menus is detailed in thefollowing information.
Settings menus and functions mayvary depending on vehicle options.
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Time and Date
.Language
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Va l e t M o d e
.Te e n D r i v e r
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.Voice
.USB Auto Launch
.Turn Display Off
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
Time and Date
Select Time and Date to adjust theclock. SeeClock0107.
Language
Select, then select from theavailable language(s).
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.
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. Touch 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.
Teen Driver
See“Te e n D r i v e r”under“Settings”in the infotainment manual.

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stopping vehicle, and then thatvehicle drives on. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control0245.
Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeLane Change Alert(LCA)0264.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystored1or2buttonpositionswhentheignition is changed from off to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystoredexit button position when exiting thevehicle. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volumelevel.
Select Normal or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver andpassenger outside mirrors will tiltdownward when the vehicle isshifted to R (Reverse) to improvevisibility of the ground near the rearwheels. They will return to theirprevious driving position when thevehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)or the engine is turned off. SeeReverse Tilt Mirrors049.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the HillStart Assist to be changed. See“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”inHill Start Assist (HSA)0240.
Select Extended Hold orStandard Hold.
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.

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Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
Move the lever all the way up ordown to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument clusterflashes in the direction of the turn orlane change.
Raise or lower the lever until thearrow starts to flash to signal a lanechange. Hold it there until the lanechange is completed. If the lever isbriefly pressed and released, theturn signal flashes three times.
The turn and lane-change signalcan be turned off manually bymoving the lever back to its originalposition.
If after signaling a turn or lanechange, the arrow flashes rapidly ordoes not come on, a signal bulbmay be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If abulb is not burned out, check thefuse. SeeFuses0310.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The brightness of the instrumentcluster display, infotainment displayand controls, steering wheelcontrols, and all other illuminatedcontrols, as well as feature statusindicators, can be adjusted.
The knob for this feature is on theinstrument panel beside the steeringcolumn.
Turn the knob clockwise orcounterclockwise to brighten or dimthe lights.

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functions may gray out when theyare unavailable. Many infotainmentfeatures are also available throughthe instrument cluster and steeringwheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with theoperation, faceplate buttons, andscreen buttons.
.Set up the audio by presettingfavorite stations, setting thetone, and adjusting thespeakers.
.Set up phone numbers inadvance so they can be calledeasily by pressing a singlebutton or by using a single voicecommand if equipped withBluetooth phone capability.
SeeDefensive Driving0216.
To p l a y t h e i n f o t a i n m e n t s y s t e m w i t hthe ignition off, seeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The infotainment system has anelectronic security system installedto prevent theft.
The infotainment system only worksin the vehicle in which it was firstinstalled, and cannot be used inanother vehicle.

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Adjusting the Bass, Midrange,Treble, Fader, and Balance
1. Press MENU.
2. Turn MENU to Settings.
3. Press MENU.
4. Turn MENU to Tone Settings.
5. Press MENU.
6. Turn MENU to thedesired tone.
7. Press MENU to select thedesired tone.
8. Turn MENU to adjust thedesired tone.
9. Press MENU to save thesetting.
10. Press BACK to go back to theTo n e S e t t i n g s m e n u .
Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
1. Press MENU.
2. Turn MENU to Settings.
3. Press MENU.
4. Turn MENU to Tone Settings.
5. Press MENU.
6. Turn MENU to EQ.
7. Press MENU.
8. Turn MENU to the desiredsetting, then press MENU toselect it.
9. Continue pressing BACK to goback to the ToneSettings menu.
System Settings
Configuring the Number ofFavorite Pages
Up to six favorite pages can besaved, and each page can store upto four radio stations.
To c o n f i g u r e t h e n u m b e r o f a v a i l a b l efavorite pages:
1. Press MENU.
2. Turn MENU to Set Number ofFavorites Pages.
3. Press MENU.
4. Turn MENU to the desirednumber of pages.
5. Press MENU to select thedesired number of pages.
6. Press BACK to exit.
Auto Volume Control
This feature automatically adjuststhe radio volume to compensate forroad and wind noise.
The level of volume compensationcan be selected, or the feature canbe turned off.
1. Press MENU.
2. Turn MENU to Settings.
3. Press MENU.
4. Turn MENU to Auto VolumeControl.
5. Press MENU.
6. Select the desired setting.
7. Press BACK to exit.
Radio Controls with
Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operatedby using the pushbuttons, menusshown on the display, and steeringwheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
O:Press to turn the radio on.Press and hold to turn the radio off.

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There may be restrictions on usingBluetooth wireless technology insome locations.
Due to the variety of Bluetoothdevices and their firmware versions,the device may respond differentlywhen performing over Bluetooth.
On a current phone call, an imageof the current contact from thephone's contact list may bedisplayed. Not all phones arecompatible with this feature.
Refer to the cell phonemanufacturer’suserguideforquestions about the phone'sBluetooth functionality.
Bluetooth Controls
If equipped with Bluetooth capability,use the buttons on the infotainmentsystem and the steering wheel tooperate the system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:Press to interact with Bluetoothor OnStar, if equipped. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0190orBluetooth (Infotainment ControlsRadio with Touchscreen)0195orBluetooth (Infotainment ControlsRadio without Touchscreen)0191orOnStar Overview0397.
c:Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound on. Press to reject anincoming call or end a current call.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls Radio without
Touchscreen)
To u s e i n f o t a i n m e n t c o n t r o l s t oaccess the menu system, seeOverview0173.
Pairing
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired to the Bluetoothsystem and then connected to thevehicle before it can be used. Seeyour cell phone manufacturer's userguide for Bluetooth functions beforepairing the cell phone. If a Bluetoothphone is not connected, calls will bemade using OnStar Hands-FreeCalling, if available. SeeOnStarOverview0397.
Pairing Information
.ABluetoothphonewithMP3capability cannot be paired tothe vehicle as a phone and anMP3 player at the same time.
.Up to five cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth system.

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.The pairing process is disabledwhen the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to becompleted once, unless thepairing information on the cellphone changes or the cell phoneis deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone canbe connected to the Bluetoothsystem at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones arewithin range of the system, thesystem connects to the firstavailable paired cell phone in theorder that they were first paired.
When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phone bookis downloaded automatically. This isdependent on the type of phonepaired. If the automatic downloaddoes not occur, proceed with thephone book download on thephone.
Pairing a Phone–SSP and NoPaired Device
When there is no paired device onthe infotainment system and SimpleSecure Pairing (SSP) is supported:
1. Press PHONE or pressgon
the steering wheel withoutOnStar.
2. Press Pair to search forBluetooth Devices.
3. When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phonescreen is displayed on theinfotainment system.
Pairing a Phone–SSP and PairedDevice
When a paired device is on theinfotainment system and SSP issupported:
1. Press PHONE or pressgon
the steering wheel withoutOnStar.
2. Press MENU, then selectBluetooth Devices.
3. Turn MENU to the desireddevice to pair.
4. Press MENU to select thedesired device to pair.
5. When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phonescreen is displayed on theinfotainment system. If nodesired device is available goto Step 6.
6. Press Add to search for thedesired device.
.The connected phone is
highlighted by5.
.Z/5indicates the hands-free
and phone music functions areenabled.
.5indicates only the hands-free
function is enabled.
.Zindicates only Bluetooth
music is enabled.