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Keys, Doors, and Windows 37
Fast Flash :Vehicle is unsecured.Adoor,thehood,orthetrunkis open.
Slow Flash :Alarm system isarmed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one ofthe following:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, press the
insideQ.
3. After 30 seconds the alarmsystem will arm, and theindicator light will begin toslowly flash indicating thealarm system is operating.
PressingQon the RKE
transmitter a second time willbypass the 30-second delayand immediately arm the alarmsystem.
The vehicle alarm system will notarm if the doors are locked withthe key.
If the driver door is opened withoutfirst unlocking with the RKEtransmitter, the horn will chirp andthe lights will flash to indicate apre-alarm. If the vehicle is notstarted, or the door is not unlocked
by pressingKon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-secondpre-alarm, the alarm will beactivated.
The alarm will also be activated ifthe passenger door, the trunk, or thehood is opened without firstdisarming the system. When thealarm is activated, the turn signalsflash and the horn sounds for about30 seconds. The alarm system willthen re-arm to monitor for the nextunauthorized event.
Disarming the System
To d i s a r m t h e s y s t e m , d o o n e o f t h efollowing:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the engine.
To avoid setting off the alarm byaccident:
.Lock the vehicle with the RKEtransmitter after all occupantshave exited.
.Always unlock the vehicle withthe RKE transmitter, or use theKeyless Access system.Unlocking the driver door withthe key will not disarm thesystem or turn off the alarm.
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement0374.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passivetheft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to bemanually armed or disarmed.
The immobilizer activates itselfautomatically when the engine isswitched off by pressing ENGINESTART/STOP.
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INT :Move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn thexINT band
on the wiper lever to adjust thesensitivity.
.Turn the band up for moresensitivity to moisture.
.Turn the band down for lesssensitivity to moisture.
.Move the windshield wiper leverout of the INT position todeactivate Rainsense.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,move the windshield wiper lever toOFF. This disables the automaticRainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the transmissionis in N (Neutral) and the vehiclespeed is very slow, the wipers willautomatically stop at the base of thewindshield.
The wiper operations return tonormal when the transmission is nolonger in N (Neutral) or the vehiclespeed has increased.
nL:Pull the windshield wiperlever toward you to spray windshieldwasher fluid and activate the wipers.The wipers will continue until thelever is released or the maximumwash time is reached. When thewindshield wiper lever is released,additional wipes may occurdepending on how long thewindshield washer had beenactivated. SeeWasher Fluid0286for information on filling thewindshield washer fluid reservoir.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Clock
Time and Date
1. Press HOME on the radiofaceplate.
2. Touch Config on theHome Page.
3. Select Time and Date.
4. Select the desired setting tochange.
Set Time :To u c h + o r✓to increaseor decrease the hours and minutes.
If auto timing is set, the timedisplayed on the clock may notupdate immediately when drivinginto a new time zone.
Set Date :To u c h + o r✓to increaseor decrease the year, month,and day.
12hr/24hr Format :To u c h t o s e l e c t12 hour or 24 hour time format.
Press Back to save.
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Door Ajar Light
If equipped, this light comes onwhen a door is open or not securelylatched. Before driving, check thatall doors are properly closed. SeeDoor Ajar Messages011 4.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information aboutthe vehicle. It also displays warningmessages if a system problem isdetected. SeeVehicle Messages011 3.AllmessagesappearintheDIC display in the center of theinstrument cluster.
The vehicle may also have featuresthat can be customized through thecontrols on the radio. SeeVehiclePersonalization0120.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays,which can be accessed by using theDIC buttons on the turn signal leverto the left of the steering wheel. TheDIC displays trip, fuel, vehiclesystem information, and warningmessages if a system problem isdetected.
1.SET/CLR:Press to set,or press and hold to clear, themenu item displayed.
2.\:Use the band to scroll
through the items ineach menu.
3.MENU:Press to display theDIC menus. This button is alsoused to return to or exit the lastscreen displayed on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
Press MENU on the turn signallever until Trip/Fuel Menu is
displayed. Use\to scroll through
the following possible menu items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip
.Fuel Range
.Average Fuel Economy
.Instantaneous Fuel Economy
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4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob toselect the desiredsetting menu.
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Languages
.Time and Date
.Radio Settings
.Phone Settings
.Navigation Settings
.Display Settings
.Vehicle Settings
Each menu is detailed in thefollowing information. Alternatively,the touch screen may be used toselect.
Languages
Select Languages, then select fromthe available language(s).
Time and Date
To a d j u s t t h e t i m e a n d d a t e s e t t i n g s ,seeClock093.
Radio Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Volume
.Gracenote Options
.XM Channel Art
.Max Startup Volume
.Number of Favorite Pages
.XM Categories
.Software Versions Menu
Auto Volume
When selected, this feature willautomatically adjust the volume tominimize the effects of unwantedbackground noise that can resultfrom changing road surfaces, drivingspeeds, or open windows. Thisfeature works best at lower volumesettings where background noise istypically louder than the soundsystem volume.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Gracenote Options
Select to improve voice recognitionand media groupings.
Select to enable or disable.SeeUSB0158andBluetoothAudio0163.
XM Channel Art
When on, the radio willautomatically update the XM screenand background graphics.
Select On or Off.
Max Startup Volume
Select the maximum volume level atstartup even if a higher volume hadbeen set when the radio wasturned off.
Number of Favorite Pages
Select to set the number of FAVpages to be displayed.
XM Categories
Select or deselect any category tobe used in XM mode.
Software Version Menu
Select to display information aboutthe system and software.
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11 . D E S T ( D e s t i n a t i o n )
12. RPT (Repeat)
Infotainment Controls
The controls on the center stack areused to start primary functions whileusing the infotainment system.
SRCE :Press to change the audiosources such as AM Radio, FMRadio, SiriusXM®(if equipped), andUSB/iPod.
HOME :Press to go to the HomePage. See“Home Page”in thissection.
VOL/O:
.Turn to adjust the volume.
.Press to turn the system onand off.
5/>:
.Press to enter the phonemain page.
.Press and hold to mute orunmute the infotainment system.SeeBluetooth0195.
FAV :Press to display the currentfavorite page number above thepresets. Keep pressing to scrollthrough the favorites pages. Thestored stations for each list showson the bottom of the display. Thenumber of preset Favorite Pagescan be changed by touching Configon the Home Page. Scroll throughthe Configure Menu and selectRadio Settings, then select Numberof Favorite Pages.
tSEEK:
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressto seek to the beginning of thecurrent or previous track. If thetrack has been playing for lessthan five seconds, it seeks theprevious track. If longer thanfive seconds, the current trackstarts from the beginning.
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressand hold to quickly reversethrough a track. Release toreturn to the playing speed. SeeUSB0158.
.AM, FM, or SiriusXM (ifequipped): Press to seek to theprevious strong station.
uSEEK:
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressto seek the next track.
.USB or Bluetooth Audio: Pressand hold to fast forward throughatrack.
.AM, FM, or SiriusXM (ifequipped): Press to seek to thenext strong station.
NAV:
.Press to view the vehicle'scurrent position while in themap view.
.Continue pressing to cyclethrough the full map and splitviews.
BACK}:Press to return to the
previous display in a menu.
TUNE/MENU :Turn to manuallytune to a radio station.
DEST:
.Press to enter a destination.
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Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
For vehicles with high glosssurfaces or vehicle displays, use amicrofiber cloth to wipe surfaces.Before wiping the surface with themicrofiber cloth, use a soft bristlebrush to remove dirt that couldscratch the surface. Then use themicrofiber cloth by gently rubbing toclean. Never use window cleanersor solvents. Periodically hand washthe microfiber cloth separately,using mild soap. Do not use bleachor fabric softener. Rinse thoroughlyand air dry before next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the warranty.
Software Updates
See www.chevrolet.com for softwareupdates.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
VOL/O:
.Press to turn the radio on or off.
.Turn to increase or decrease thevolume of the active source.
The steering wheel controls canalso be used to adjust the volume.SeeSteering Wheel Controls0134.
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)0232.
Audio Source
Press SRCE on the center stack orSRC on the steering wheel controlsto display and scroll through theavailable sources AM, FM, SiriusXM(if equipped), Pandora (if equipped),Stitcher, USB, and Bluetooth Audio.
Infotainment System Settings
Tone Settings
To a c c e s s t h e t o n e s e t t i n g s , t o u c hthe Tone Settings icon on the HomePage. Tone settings are specific toeach source.
To a d j u s t t h e s e t t i n g s :
.Bass: Touch + or✓to changethe level.
.Mid (Midrange): Touch + or✓tochange the level.
.Treble: Touch + or✓to changethe level.
.EQ: Touch or turn the TUNE/MENU knob to cycle through thepreset EQ options.
.Fade: Touch F or R for moresound from the front or rearspeakers. The middle positionbalances the sound between thefront and rear speakers.
.Balance: Touch L or R for moresound from the left or rightspeakers. The middle positionbalances the sound between theleft and right speakers.
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Finding a Station
Press SRCE on the center stack orSRC on the steering wheel controlsto select AM, FM, SiriusXM (ifequipped), Pandora (if equipped),Stitcher, USB, and Bluetooth Audio.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to findaradiostation.Toselectapresetstation, press FAV to scroll throughthe favorite pages and then touch apreset on the radio or touch a preseticon on the infotainment display.
Seeking a Station
PresstSEEK or SEEKuto
search for a station.
AM
1. Touch the AM icon on theHome Page or select AM bypressing SRCE on the centerstack, pressing SRC on thesteering wheel controls,or saying“Tune AM”or“AM”through voice recognition.
2. Touch Menu to display the AMStation List.
3. Touch to select an option. Toupdate the AM Station List,touch Refresh.
FM
1. Touch the FM icon on theHome Page or select FM bypressing SRCE on the centerstack, pressing SRC on the
steering wheel controls,or saying“Tune FM”or“FM”through voice recognition.
2. Touch Menu to display the FMStations List or FMCategory List.
3. Touch to select an option. Toupdate the FM Station List,touch Refresh.
SiriusXM (If Equipped)
1. Touch the XM icon on theHome Page or select XM bypressing SRCE on the centerstack, pressing SRC on thesteering wheel controls,or saying“Tune XM”or“XM”through voice recognition.
2. Touch the Menu icon to displaythe SiriusXM categories.
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3. Touch a category and then turnthe TUNE/MENU knob to scrollthe XM Category List. Press toselect an option.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 36 preset stations can bestored. AM, FM, and SiriusXMchannels can be mixed.
1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXMmain page, touch and hold oneof the preset icons at thebottom of the display. After afew seconds, a beep is heardand the new preset informationdisplays on that icon.
2. Repeat for each preset.
Mixed-Band Presets
Each favorite page can storesix preset stations. The presetswithin a page can be different radiobands.
To s c r o l l t h r o u g h t h e p a g e s , t o u c hFav at the top bar. The current pagenumber displays above the presets.The stored stations for each favoritepage display on the presets.
To c h a n g e t h e n u m b e r o f f a v o r i t epages displayed:
1. Touch Config on theHome Page.
2. Touch Radio Settings.
3. Touch Number of FavoritePages.
Recalling a Preset Station
To r e c a l l a p r e s e t s t a t i o n f r o m afavorites page, do one of thefollowing:
.To u c h F a v a t t h e t o p b a r t odisplay the preset pop-up. Touchone of the preset icons to go tothe selected preset station.
.In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM mainpage, touch one of the preseticons to go to the selectedpreset station.
Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS features are available for useonly on FM stations that broadcastRDS information. With RDS, theradio can:
.Seek to stations broadcastingthe selected type ofprogramming.
.Receive announcementsconcerning local and nationalemergencies.
.Display messages from radiostations.
This system relies on receivingspecific information from thesestations and only works when theinformation is available. It ispossible that a radio station couldbroadcast incorrect information thatcauses the radio features to workimproperly. If this happens, contactthe radio station.
When information is broadcast fromthe current FM station, the stationname or call letters display on theaudio display. RDS can provide a