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i:Press to end a call, reject acall, or cancel an operation. Pressto mute or unmute the infotainmentsystem.
Infotainment System Controls
For information about how tonavigate the menu system using theinfotainment controls, seeOverview(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0183orOverview (BaseRadio)0184.
MENU :Turn to scroll through a list.Press to select the highlighted listoption.
{:Press to go to the Home Page.SeeHome Page (Base Radio)0186orHome Page (Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0188.
PHONE or#:Select to enter the
phone main menu. SeeBluetooth(Voice Recognition - Base Radio)0221orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio)0217orBluetooth (Overview)0216orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0226.
Voice Recognition
If equipped, the voice recognitionsystem uses commands to controlthe system and dial phone numbers.
Noise :The system may notrecognize voice commands if thereis too much background noise, suchas noise from open windows or loudtalking inside the vehicle.
When to Speak :Atonesoundstoindicate that the system is ready foravoicecommand.Waitforthetoneand then speak.
How to Speak :Speak clearly in acalm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,sound comes through the vehicle'sfront audio system speakers andoverrides the audio system. Use theOknob during a call to change thevolume level. The system maintainsaminimumvolumelevel.
Bluetooth Audio Quality
Turn off the Echo and Noisecancellation feature on your phone,if supported, for the best hands-freeperformance.
See www.gm.com/bluetooth for U.S.and Canada only.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio)
For information about how tonavigate the menu system using theinfotainment controls, seeOverview(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0183orOverview (BaseRadio)0184.
Switching to Handset or
Hands-Free Mode
To s w i t c h b e t w e e n h a n d s e t m o d eand hands-free mode, use theOnStar command,“transfer call.”
Pairing
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired to the Bluetoothsystem and then connected to thevehicle before it can be used. See

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Making a Call
Calls can be made using thefollowing commands.
Dial or Call :The dial or callcommand can be usedinterchangeably to dial a phonenumber or a stored name tag.
Digit Dial :This command allows aphone number to be dialed byentering the digits one at a time.
Re-dial :This command is used todial the last number used on the cellphone.
Using the“Dial”or“Call”Command
1. Pressg.Thesystemresponds
“Ready,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say the entire number withoutpausing or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person calledwill be heard through the audiospeakers.
Calling Emergency
1. Pressg.Thesystemresponds
“Ready,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Dial”or“Call.”
3. Say [emergency number].
4. Say“Dial”or“Call.”
Using the“Digit Dial”Command
The digit dial command allows aphone number to be dialed byentering the digits one at a time.After each digit is entered, thesystem repeats back the digit itheard followed by a tone.
If an unwanted number isrecognized by the system, say“Correction”at any time to clear thelast number.
To h e a r a l l o f t h e n u m b e r srecognized by the system, say“Ve r i f y”at any time.
1. Pressg.Thesystemresponds
“Ready,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Digit Dial.”
3. Say each digit, one at a time.After each digit is entered, thesystem repeats back the digit itheard followed by a tone. Afterthe last digit has been entered,say“Dial.”
Once connected, the person calledwill be heard through the audiospeakers.
Using the“Re-dial”Command
1. Pressg.Thesystemresponds
“Ready,”followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say“Re-dial.”The system dials the lastnumber called from theconnected cell phone.
Once connected, the person calledwill be heard through the audiospeakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,the audio system mutes and a ringtone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressgto answer the call.
.Pressito ignore a call.

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Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported onthe cell phone and enabled by thewireless service carrier.
.Pressgto answer an incoming
call when another call is active.The original call is placedon hold.
.Pressgagain to return to the
original call.
.To i g n o r e t h e i n c o m i n g c a l l , n oaction is required.
.Pressito disconnect the
current call and switch to the callon hold.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must besupported on the cell phone andenabled by the wireless servicecarrier.
1. While on a call, pressg.
2. Say“Three-way call.”
3. Use the“Dial”or“Call”command to dial the number ofthe third party to be called.
4. Once the call is connected,
pressgto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Pressito end a call.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred betweenthe Bluetooth system and the cellphone.
The cell phone must be paired andconnected with the Bluetoothsystem before a call can betransferred. The connection processcan take up to two minutes after theignition is turned to ON/RUN.
To Transfer Audio from theBluetooth System to a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in thevehicle:
1. Pressg.
2. Say“Transfer Call.”
To Transfer Audio to the BluetoothSystem from a Cell Phone
During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, pressg.Theaudio
transfers to the vehicle. If the audiodoes not transfer to the vehicle, usethe audio transfer feature on the cellphone. See your cell phonemanufacturer's user guide for moreinformation.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice pass-thru allows access to thevoice recognition commands on thecell phone. See your cell phonemanufacturer's user guide to see ifthe cell phone supports this feature.
To a c c e s s c o n t a c t s s t o r e d i n t h e c e l lphone:
1. Pressg.Thesystemresponds
“Ready,”followed by a tone.
2. Say“Bluetooth.”
3. Say“Vo i c e .”The systemresponds“OK, accessing.”

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4. Touch the name of the deviceto be disconnected.
5. Touch Disconnect.
Deleting a Bluetooth Device
1. Press{.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth, then DeviceManagement.
4. Touch the device to delete.
5. TouchY.
6. Touch Delete.
Bluetooth Music
Before playing Bluetooth music,read the following information.
.AcellphoneorBluetoothdevicethat supports Advanced AudioDistribution Profile (A2DP)versions over 1.2 must beregistered and connected to theproduct.
.From the cell phone or Bluetoothdevice, find the Bluetooth devicetype to set/connect the item as astereo headset.
.ewill appear on the screen if
the stereo headset issuccessfully connected.
.The sound played by theBluetooth device is deliveredthrough the infotainment system.
.Bluetooth music can be playedonly when a Bluetooth devicehas been connected. To playBluetooth music, connect theBluetooth phone to theinfotainment system.
.If the Bluetooth device isdisconnected while playingphone music, the music isdiscontinued. The audiostreaming function may not besupported in some Bluetoothphones. Only one function canbe used at a time between theBluetooth hands-free or Phonemusic function. For example,if you convert to Bluetoothhands-free while playing Phonemusic, the music isdiscontinued. Playing music fromthe car is not possible whenthere are no music files stored inthe cell phone.
Playing Bluetooth Music
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch Bluetooth.
Pause
To u c hjto pause.
To u c hrto resume.
Playing the Next Song
To u c hl.
Playing the Previous Song
To u c hgwithin two seconds of
playback time to play theprevious song.
Returning to the Beginning of theCurrent Song
To u c hgafter two seconds of
playback time.
Search
To u c h a n d h o l dgorlto rewind
or fast forward.

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Playing Music Randomly
To u c hZduring playback. Touch
again to return to normal play.
This function may not be supporteddepending on the bluetooth device.
Do not change the track too quicklywhen playing Bluetooth music.
Conditions that may occur whenplaying Bluetooth music:
.It takes time to transmit datafrom the bluetooth device to theinfotainment system.
.If the cell phone or Bluetoothdevice is not in the waitingscreen mode, it may notautomatically play.
.The infotainment systemtransmits the order to play fromthe bluetooth device in theBluetooth music play mode.If this is done in a differentmode, then the device transmitsthe order to stop. Depending onthe bluetooth device options, thisorder to play/stop may take timeto activate.
.If the Bluetooth music playbackis not functioning, then check tosee if the bluetooth device is inthe waiting screen mode.
.Sounds may be cut off duringthe Bluetooth music playback.
.The infotainment system outputsthe audio from the cell phone orBluetooth device as it istransmitted.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto™and/orApple CarPlay™capability may beavailable through a compatiblesmartphone. If available, aPROJECTION icon will appear asAndroid Auto or Car Play on theHome Page of the infotainmentdisplay.
To u s e A n d r o i d A u t o a n d / o r A p p l eCarPlay:
1. Download the Android Autoapp to your phone from theGoogle™Play store. There is
no app required for AppleCarPlay. Use the latestavailable operation system.
2. Connect your Android phone orApple iPhone by using thecompatible phone USB cableand plugging into a USB dataport. For best performance, usethe device’sfactory-providedUSB cable. Aftermarket orthird-party cables maynot work.
The PROJECTION icon on theHome Page will change to AndroidAuto or Apple CarPlay dependingon the phone. Android Auto and/orApple CarPlay may automaticallylaunch upon USB connection. If not,touch the ANDROID AUTO and/orAPPLE CARPLAY icon on theHome Page to launch.
For further information on howto set up Android Auto and AppleCarPlay in the vehicle, seewww.my.chevrolet.com for the U.S.and www.chevroletowner.ca forCanada only orCustomerAssistance Offices0474.

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gasoline. Try pushing theaccelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holding it therewhile holding the key in STARTfor up to 15 seconds. Wait atleast 15 seconds between eachtry, to allow the cranking motorto cool down. When the enginestarts, let go of the key andaccelerator. If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, dothe same thing. This clears theextra gasoline from the engine.Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it.Operate the engine andtransmission gently until the oilwarms up and lubricates allmoving parts.
Fast Idle System
If equipped, this feature is availableonly with cruise control. The manualfast idle switch is operated using thecruise control buttons on the leftside of the steering wheel.
This system can be used toincrease engine idle speedwhenever the following conditionsare met:
.The parking brake is set.
.The brake pedal is not pressed.
.The vehicle must not be movingand the accelerator must not bepressed.
To c o n t r o l t h e f a s t i d l e :
.To e n a b l e t h e F a s t I d l e S y s t e m ,press and release the cruisecontrol on/off button and ensurethat the switch indicator lightis lit.
.Press and release the cruisecontrol SET- button. Enginespeed will be held atapproximately 1200 rpm.
One of the following actions will turnoff the fast idle:
.Pressing the brake.
.Selecting the cruise controlcancel button.
.Releasing the parking brake.
.Moving the transmission shiftlever out of P (Park) orN(Neutral).
.Selecting the cruise control on/off button when it waspreviously on.
.Pressing the cruise control SET-button a second time.
.Pressing the accelerator morethan one-quarter of theway down.
.Turning the ignition switch to theLOCK/OFF position.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessoriescan be used for up to 10 minutesafter the engine is turned off:
.Audio System
.Power Windows
.OnStar System (if equipped)
.Sunroof (if equipped)
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OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play importantinformation at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase.
PressQto set up an account.
.With the OnStar Basic Plan,every 60 days.
.After change in ownership andat 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisorcan cancel or change accountinformation.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR(1-888-466-7827) immediately toterminate your OnStar services ifthe vehicle is disposed of, sold,transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon aspossible. The Advisor will updatevehicle records and explain OnStarservice options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,Stolen Vehicle Assistance,Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics,Remote Services, RoadsideAssistance, Turn-by-TurnNavigation, and Hands-Free Callingare available on most vehicles. Notall OnStar services are availableeverywhere or on all vehicles. Formore information, a full descriptionof OnStar services, systemlimitations, and OnStar User Terms,Privacy Statement, and SoftwareTe r m s :
.Call 1-888-4ONSTAR(1-888-466-7827).
.See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
.See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
.Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
.PressQto speak with an
Advisor.
OnStar services cannot work unlessthe vehicle is in a place whereOnStar has an agreement with awireless service provider for servicein that area. The wireless serviceprovider must also have coverage,network capacity, reception, andtechnology compatible with OnStarservices. Service involving locationinformation about the vehicle cannotwork unless GPS signals areavailable, unobstructed, andcompatible with the OnStarhardware. OnStar services may notwork if the OnStar equipment is notproperly installed or it has not beenproperly maintained. If equipment orsoftware is added, connected,or modified, OnStar services maynot work. Other problems beyondthe control of OnStar—such ashills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather,electrical system design andarchitecture of the vehicle, damage

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Antilock Brake System(ABS) (cont'd)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 302
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 182
Audio Players
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 363, 366
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Automatic Transmission (cont'd)
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Auxiliary
Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 176
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
B
Battery
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Voltage and Charging
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Battery - North America . . . . 378, 432
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 384
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bluetooth
Overview . . . . . . . . 216, 217,221, 226
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Brake
Pedal and Adjustable
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 140
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Brakes (cont'd)
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 267
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Ta i l l a m p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 7
Ta i l l a m p s , T u r n S i g n a l ,
Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415