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SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0288.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (If
Equipped) : This feature will display
an alert icon when cross traffic is
detected.
Select Off or On.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0288.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
Restore Vehicle Settings : This
option will restore factory vehicle
personalization settings. Select
Cancel or Confirm.
Clear All Private Data : This option
clears all private information from
the vehicle. Select Cancel or
Confirm.
Restore Radio Settings : This
option will restore factory radio
settings. Select Cancel or Continue.English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To change the display units between
English and metric units, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0158 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0160.
Software Updates
See the website for more
information.
Website Information
In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com
In Canada, see
www.chevrolet.gm.ca
In Mexico, see
www.chevrolet.com.mx
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
While on the audio main page,
press the RADIO or MEDIA button
repeatedly through the available
sources (AM, FM, and SiriusXM
®(if
equipped), CD, USB, and AUX).
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to adjust the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0131.
AM, FM, SiriusXM (If Equipped)
To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped), press the RADIO button
to toggle to the desired broadcast
source.
Press the RADIO faceplate button
to display the active radio source.
Press the MENU knob and the
following radio settings may display:

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.The road is very rough. Try the
disc again when the road is
smoother.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
. The air is very humid. Try the
disc again later.
. There was a problem while
burning the disc.
. The label is caught in the CD
player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could
be for one of the following reasons:
. The player temperature is
too high.
. There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.
Playing an MP3 CD
To play an MP3 CD, follow the same
instructions as “Playing an Audio
CD” previously in this section. The following guidelines must be
met when creating an MP3 disc,
otherwise the CD might not play:
.
Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24,
32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,
128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256,
and 320 kbps.
. Maximum number of folders:
eight folders with 255 files per
folder.
. Maximum of 1,000 files on
a disc.
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a
folder. All files contained directly
under the root directory are
accessed prior to any root directory
folders.
Empty Folders
If a root directory or folder is empty
or contains only folders, the player
advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains a
compressed audio file. The empty
folder(s) are not displayed or
numbered.
No Folder
When the CD only contains
compressed audio files without any
folders, all files are under the root
folder.
USB Port
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device or
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
device can be connected to the
USB port.
The USB ports are in the center
stack or inside the front seat
armrest.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.
The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
. Hard disk drives are not
supported.

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To play a USB device:
.Connect the USB.
. Press the MEDIA button on the
faceplate until the connected
device is shown.
While the USB source is active, use
the corresponding faceplate buttons
to operate USB function:
.
t(Seek Previous/Fast
Reverse)
.
u(Seek Next/Fast Forward)
.
j/r(Play/Pause)
.
Z(Shuffle)
For information on how to use the
screen icons, see “Playing an Audio
CD” previously in this section.
USB Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
USB menu and the following may
display:
Browse : Select to display the files
and folders on the USB device. Tone Settings :
Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM
Radio 0204.
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD” previously in
this section.
EQ (Equalizer) Settings :
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
equalizer settings. See “EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio 0204.
Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/
iPhone®
This feature supports the following
devices:
. iPod nano
®(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation)
. iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation).
. iPod classic
®(6th generation)
. iPod touch
®(1st and 2nd
generation)
. iPad .
iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 4
There may be problems with
operation and function in the
following situations:
. When connecting a device with
a more recent version of the
firmware installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system.
. When connecting a device on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect and control a device: 1. Connect one end of the standard USB cable to the
device's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to a USB port in the center console.
See Center Console
Storage 0126.
3. Press the MEDIA button to select the source.
The music information displays on
the radio’s display and begins
playing through the vehicle’s audio
system.

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The device battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
When the vehicle is off while a
device is connected using the USB
cable, the device battery stops
charging and the device will
automatically turn off.
If the device is an unsupported
model, it can still be listened to in
the vehicle by connecting to the
auxiliary input jack using a standard
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
Menu
Press the MENU knob to display the
device Menu and the following may
display:
Browse :Select to display the files
or songs on the device. See
“Browse Device Media” later in this
section.
Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“Tone Settings” underAM-FM
Radio 0204.
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“Playing an Audio CD” previously in
this section. EQ (Equalizer) Settings :
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
equalizer settings. See
“EQ
(Equalizer) Settings” inAM-FM
Radio 0204.
Browse Device Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
playlists stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select a
playlist name to view a list of
all songs in the playlist.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Artists: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
artists stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an
artist name to view a list of all
albums by the artist. 3. Turn the MENU knob to
highlight and press to select an
album name to view a list of all
songs on the album.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Albums:
1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
albums stored on the device.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an
album name to view a list of all
songs on the album.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select
the song from the list to begin
playback.
Genres: 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the
genres stored on the device.

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ItemUsage
3 –
4 Accessory power outlet 4
5 –
6 –
7 –
8 Glove box
9 –
10 –
11 –
12 Steering wheel controls
13 Body control module 8
14 –
15 –
16 –
17 –
18 –
19 Body control module 4
20 Rear seat entertainment Item
Usage
21 Sunroof
22 –
23 –
24 –
25 –
26 Infotainment/Airbag
27 –/RF window switch/
Rain sensor
28 Obstacle detection/USB
29 Radio
30 –
31 –
32 –
33 –
34 –
35 –
36 Special equipment option B2
37 Special equipment option Item
Usage
38 Body control module 2
39 A/C Inverter
40 –
41 –
42 –
43 –
44 Right door window motor
45 Front blower
46 Body control module 6
47 Body control module 7
48 Amplifier
49 Right front seat
50 Accessory power outlet 3
51 –
52 Retained accessory power relay
53 –
54 –
55 –

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PortUSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 258
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 89
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 440
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 435
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .320, 340, 393
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 439
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Rear Axle (cont'd)
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Rear Climate Control System . . . 230
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Side Window Antenna . . . . 207
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 288
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 134
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 396
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 37
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacement Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . 103
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 440
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Ride Control Systems Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 428
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

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Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 317
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 379
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 185Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Updates
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 425
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 177
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 155
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 296
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 380
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 110
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 345
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138