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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) STARTF
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on t\
he ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal (automa\
tic transmis-sion) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The green button indicator will illuminate.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park (automatic transmission only) and press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or cl\
utch pedal (manual transmission) not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will illuminat\
e.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays\
a variety of vehi-cle system information and warning messages.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
DIC CONTROLS
A. MENU
Press to display the Trip menu (may include digital speedometer, trip
odometers, fuel range, average fuel economy, average vehicle speed, instantaneous fuel economy, and navigation) or the Vehicle Information menu (may include remaining oil life, units and tire learn).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press the button on the end of the lever to set a menu item or clear a message. Press and hold the button to reset a menu item.
Note: The CODE Code Set indicator displays with a number on the Driver Information Center when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for code information.
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See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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9F Optional equipment
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
SETTING THE TIME
1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select System > Time/Date.
3. Select Set Time.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the time.
5. Touch to exit the menu.
Turn on Automatic Time and Date to have the time updated automatically as the system obtains information from the cellular network.
STORING FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order.
1. Select Audio on the Home page.
2. Tune in the desired radio station.
3. Select the desired page of favorite screen buttons.
4. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.\
Favorites also can be saved by touching the ★ in a station or channel list.
5. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
A USB port and an auxiliary jack are located at the front of the center \
console to connect portable audio devices.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a US\
B mass storage device to the USB port.
Touch Audio, and then touch More and select the USB device.
APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a compatible
smartphone. If available, the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto icons will \
appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to y\
our phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB\
data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may \
not work.
3. The Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon will illumnate, depending on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connection. If\
not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home page.
For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-\
4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.chevrolet.com/learn.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

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AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or interact with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject a call. Press to mute the vehicle speakers.
Volume
Press + or – to adjust the volume.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi®, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi\
hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, go to Settings > Syst\
em > Wi-Fi Hotspot; or press the OnStar Voice Command button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, and then say “Wi-Fi settings.”\
The information will be displayed on the screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, and system limitations.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
ONSTAR® WITH 4G LTE AND WI-FI®F
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the ve\
hicle is mov-ing. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the tone, say “Pair Phone.”
To use the touch screen, select Phone > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth s\
ettings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Confirm the codes that appear on the infotainment screen and the phone\
.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book\
may be downloaded depending on the phone.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
Next/Previous
Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stabili\
ty control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving c\
onditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® SYSTEMS
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instru-ment cluster. Press the button again to turn on the system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONF
MANUAL MODE
Manual Mode allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to down-shift when driving on a downhill grade to
provide engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the side of the shift lever to upshift or downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shif\
t will not occur. When coming to a stop, the transmission will downshift automatically.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF
The Lane Departure Warning indicator on the instrument cluster is green whe\
n a lane marking is detected. If a detected lane marking is crossed without using\
a turn signal in that direction, the system flashes an amber indicator and 3 beeps sound on the side of the departure direction.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button on the center console to turn the
system on or off.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF
The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument cluster when a vehicl\
e is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. When a\
pproaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshi\
eld and rapid beeps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the left side of the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
REAR VISION CAMERA
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle is\
displayed on the infotainment screen.
To turn the Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols on or off, go to Settings > \
Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems.
Note: Clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, with water and a soft cloth.
REAR PARKING ASSISTF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, detected objects are indicated by audibl\
e beeps. The
interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an \
object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the beeps are continuous. Th\
e system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detec\
tion Systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
When stopped on a steep hill, the Hill Start Assist feature prevents the\
vehicle from roll-ing before driving off, whether facing uphill or downhill. During the tr\
ansition between when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate, Hill \
Start Assist holds the brake pressure (for up to 2 seconds) to ensure the vehicle doesn’\
t roll.
Note: Hill Start Assist will not operate if StabiliTrak is disabled.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
HILL START ASSIST

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CARGO FLOOR LOAD COMPARTMENT
Additional storage space is available under the rear cargo floor cover\
.
Remove the Floor Cover
1. Lift up the cover and pull it out.
2. Store the cover on the bottom of the load compartment.
Install the Cover
1. Align the front corners of the cover with the front slots (A) on both sides of the load compartment.
2. Lower the cover onto the lip around the load compartment.
CARGO COVER
Remove the Cargo Cover
1. Unhook the cords from the liftgate and push up on the underside of the cover at the front pins (B).
2. Slide the cover along the channels to store it behind the rear seats.
Install the Cover
1. Install the cover onto the front pins.
2. Hook the cords to the liftgate.
STORAGE FEATURES (5-DOOR MODEL ONLY)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates an\
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message displays on the Driver Information Center when one or more of th\
e vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. The message shows the location\
of the low tire and the approximate pressure. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures, w\
hich are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s doo\
r latch.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
See Storage in your Owner’s Manual.
ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM
The Oil Life System calculates oil life based on vehicle use and display\
s Change Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center when it’s necessary to change t\
he engine oil and filter. The system should be reset to 100% only following an oil chang\
e.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
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