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Connected
Services
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Connected Services
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific
OnStar or connected service plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by
vehicle and region. For some
vehicles, press
=to open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. For other vehicles press
=
as follows.
Cancel Route
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to
cancel directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
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2. Say“Repeat.” System
responds with the last direction
given, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.”
System responds with the
address and distance to the
destination, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press
Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to
the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following services help with
staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.
Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
myChevrolet mobile application.
Make these passwords different
from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
. Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your network’s name that
is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions. Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then
select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
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vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the
myChevrolet mobile app, or by
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If
Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile
app to compatible Apple and
Android smartphones. Chevrolet
users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps. .
Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Chevrolet on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myChevrolet mobile app information
and compatibility, see
my.chevrolet.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device, factory-installed remote start, and
power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.
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Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 148Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . 112, 114
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 356
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 372
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Control Light Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . .117 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 150
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Customer Information Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 356
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 362
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 361
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Diagnostics
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 374
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . 204
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 348
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 209
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 131
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 24
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 165
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 167
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
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Fuel (cont'd)Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 127
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 271
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
GaugesEngine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 329
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 142
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 127
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 140
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 128
Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 150
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 165
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 202
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 124
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 199
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 150
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 358
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
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System (cont'd)Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147, 362
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 352
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 36 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 288
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 286
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Terminology and Definitions . . 283
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 297
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 219
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 219
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 315
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 235
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . 125 Traction (cont'd)
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 204
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 235
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 295
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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