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164 Infotainment System
Phones
Touch to connect to a different cell
phone or mobile device source,
disconnect a cell phone or media
device, or delete a cell phone or
media device.
Wi-Fi Networks
This will show connected and
available Wi-Fi networks.
If a 4G LTE data package is not
active on the vehicle, the
infotainment system can be
connected to an external protected
Wi-Fi network, such as a mobile
device or home hotspot, to utilize
connected services.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch and the following may
display:
.Wi-Fi Services: This allows
devices to use the vehicle
hotspot.
Touch the controls on the
infotainment display to disable or
enable. .
Wi-Fi Name: Touch to change
the vehicle Wi-Fi name.
. Wi-Fi Password: Touch to
change the vehicle Wi-Fi
password.
. Connected Devices: Touch to
show connected devices.
. Share Hotspot Data: Touch
Enable to allow devices to use
the vehicle hotspot and its data
or Touch Disable to allow
devices to only use the vehicle
hotspot.
Display
Touch and Turn Display Off
displays.
Touch to turn the display off. Touch
anywhere on the display area or any
infotainment control on the center
stack again to turn the display on.
Sounds
Touch and the following may
display:
. Maximum Startup Volume: This
feature adjusts the maximum
volume of the infotainment system when you start the
vehicle. Use the controls on the
infotainment display to set the
desired startup volume.
. Audible Touch Feedback: This
setting determines if sounds play
when you touch the infotainment
display or press any
infotainment control on the
center stack. This feature can be
turned off or on.
Favorites
Touch and the following may
display:
. Manage Favorites: Touch to
display a list of Audio or Mobile
Devices favorites.
Favorites can be moved,
renamed, or deleted.
To move, touch and hold on the
favorite, and then drag up or
down to rearrange the position.
. Set Number of Audio Favorites:
Touch to select how many
favorites pages can be viewed
from the audio application.
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Apple CarPlay
This feature allows you to interact
directly with your phone on the
infotainment display. SeeApple
CarPlay and Android Auto 0162.
Touch Off or On.
Audio
Depending on the current audio
source, different options will be
available.
Touch and the following may
display:
. Tone Settings: Touch to adjust
Equalizer, Fade/Balance,
or Sound Mode. See
“Infotainment System Sound
Menu” inAM-FM Radio 0147.
. Auto Volume: This feature
adjusts the volume based on the
vehicle speed.
Touch Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, or High.
. Manage Favorites: Touch to
display a list of Audio or Mobile
Devices favorites. Favorites can be moved,
renamed, or deleted.
To move, touch and hold on the
favorite, and then drag up or
down to rearrange the position.
. Set Number of Audio Favorites:
Touch to select how many
favorites pages can be viewed
from the audio application. The
auto setting will automatically
adjust this number based on the
number of favorites you have
saved. Touch Auto, 5, 10, 15,
20, 25, 30, 35, or 40.
. RDS: This allows RDS to be
turned off or on.
Touch Off or On
. Explicit Content Filter: This
allows Explicit Content Filter to
be turned off or on.
Touch Off or On
. Manage Phones: Select to
connect to a different phone
source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone. .
Reset Music Index: This allows
the music index to be reset if
you are having difficulty
accessing all of the media
content on your device.
Touch YES or NO.
Phone
Touch and the following may
display:
. My Number: Displays the cell
phone number of the Bluetooth
connected device.
. Active Call View: Shows active
call display when answering
a call.
Touch Off or On.
. Privacy: Only show call alerts in
cluster.
Touch Off or On.
. Sort Contacts: Touch to sort by
first or last name.
. Re-sync Device Contacts:

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Driving and Operating 189
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold ENGINE START/
STOP for longer than two seconds,
or press twice in five seconds.
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
Indicator Light) : This mode allows
you to use some electrical
accessories when the engine is off.
For a manual transmission, set the
parking brake before putting the
ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY.
With the ignition off, pressing the
button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after
five minutes to prevent battery
rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
Light) :
This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off and the
brake pedal applied, pressing
ENGINE START/STOP once will
place the ignition system in ON/
RUN/START. Once engine cranking
begins, release the button. Engine
cranking will continue until the
engine starts. See Starting the
Engine 0189. The ignition will then
remain in ON/RUN.
Service Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding ENGINE
START/STOP for more than
five seconds will place the vehicle in
Service Mode. The instruments and
audio systems will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will
not be able to be driven. The engine
will not start in Service Mode. Press
ENGINE START/STOP again to turn
the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the engine
when the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.

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252 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
BCM1 Body control module 1
IPC Instrument panel cluster
TELEMATICS Telematics
PAS/SBSA Park assist system/ Side blind spot
alert system
RAIN SNSR Rain sensing wiper
AUDIO Audio
TRAILER1 Trailer 1 LDW/FCA Lane departure warning/Front
collision alert
CGM Central gateway module
HVAC1 Heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning 1
HLLD SW Automatic headlamp leveling
switch Fuses
Usage
IPC/AOS Instrument cluster/ Automatic
occupant sensing
display
SPARE –
TRAILER2 Trailer hitch 2 CLOCK
SPRING Clock spring
HVAC2 Heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning 2
HTD
STR WHL Heated steering
wheel
SPARE –
S/ROOF SW Sunroof switch CIGAR APO Cigar auxiliary power outlet
ESCL Electric steering column lock
PWR WNDW FRONT Front power
windows
IRAP ACCY IRAP accessory
BATT CONN Battery connector Relays
Usage
RUN RELAY Run L/GATERELAY Liftgate
IRAP RELAY IRAP RAP/ACCY RELAY Retained
accessory power/
Accessory

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OnStar 329
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
Qto set up an account.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar or connected
services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
or connected service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
Services, Roadside Assistance, and
Hands-Free Calling are available on
most vehicles. Not all OnStar
services are available everywhere
or on all vehicles. For more
information, a full description of
OnStar services, system limitations,
and OnStar User Terms, Privacy
Statement, and Software Terms:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

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340 Index
Assistance Program,Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
B
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Battery - North America . . . . 239, 279
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 242
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 157 Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .118
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 185
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Headlamps and Front TurnSignal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 247
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .222, 239, 279,
Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 116
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 241
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 84
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82