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Power Door Locks ButtonInfotainment SystemHazard Warning Flashers Button
Forward Collision AlertF/Lane Departure WarningF Indicators
Climate ControlsDriver’s Heated Seat ButtonF
Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
USB Port/Accessory Power Outlet
Passenger’s Heated Seat ButtonF
Trunk ReleaseF/Lane Departure WarningF/Traction Control-StabiliTrak Buttons
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
F Optional equipment
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Operate Pedal

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REAR WIPER AND WASHER
(5-door model only)
Press the switch on the end of the lever to operate the rear wiper.
ON
OFF
INT Intermittent Wipes
Washer Fluid
Push the lever away from you to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
Note: The rear wiper will automatically activate when the vehicle is in Reverse and the windshield wipers are turned on.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER
Move the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers.
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent Wipes
Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes. The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.
OFF
1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
LIGHTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP SYSTEM
Off/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog LampsF
Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING
Instrument Panel Brightness
Rotate and hold the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
See Lighting 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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CARGO FLOOR LOAD COMPARTMENT
Additional storage space is available under the rear cargo floor cover\
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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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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is ba\
sed on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright \
2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-CHEV-USA TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872)
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the C\
hevrolet Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever oc\
curs first, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free numbe\
r is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a ye\
ar, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat\
tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer fo\
r any repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar service plan, \
press the blue OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar\
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay\
your exact location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Chevrolet Owner Center.\
Check out personalized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and help\
ful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnSt\
ar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create a\
n account today at my.chevrolet.com.
The myChevrolet mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile devi\
ce to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable O\
wner’s Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic informatio\
n and Roadside Assistance.
The myChevrolet mobile app also enables users to send remote commands —\
including remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors \
— as well as to locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation syst\
em (vehicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app stor\
e.
MYCHEVROLET MOBILE APP