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recognize the non-Teen Driver key
to start the vehicle. The Teen Driver
settings will not be active.
For a keyed ignition system:1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park).
For manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be stopped with
the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Touch Setup Keys. The system displays instructions for
registering or unregistering a
key. A confirmation message
displays.
Manage Settings
Audio Volume Limit : Allows the
audio volume limit to be turned on
or off. Touch Set Audio Volume Limit
to choose the maximum allowable
audio volume level. Set Audio Volume Limit :
Allows a
maximum radio volume to be set.
Use the arrows to choose the
maximum allowable level for the
audio volume.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter : Limits
the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When the speed limiter is turned on
and the vehicle is started with a
Teen Driver key, the DIC displays a
message that the top speed is
limited.
On certain vehicles, when the
Speed Limiter is turned ON, the
vehicle’s maximum acceleration will
be limited. The DIC will display a
message that the acceleration is
limited.
Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Allows the speed warning to be
turned on or off. Touch Set Teen
Driver Speed Warning to set the
warning speed.
Set Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Displays a warning in the DIC when
exceeding a selectable speed.
Choose the desired speed warning
level. The speed warning does not
limit the speed of the vehicle. SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter (if
equipped) :
Allows the SiriusXM
Explicit Content Filter to be turned
ON or OFF. When ON, the teen
driver will not be able to listen to
SiriusXM stations that contain
explicit content, and the Explicit
Content Filter selection in the Audio
Settings will be unavailable for
change.
When Teen Driver is Active:
. If equipped with Buckle to Drive,
shifting out of P (Park) will be
prevented if the driver seat belt,
and in some vehicles the front
passenger seat belt, is not
buckled.
. The radio will mute when the
driver seat belt, and in some
vehicles the front passenger
seat belt, is not buckled. The
audio from any device paired to
the vehicle will also be muted.
. An object placed on the front
passenger seat, such as a
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,
laptop, or other electronic
device, could cause the
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TouchSense Technology and
TouchSense System 1000 Series
Licensed from Immersion
Corporation. TouchSense System
1000 protected under one or more
of the U.S. Patents at the following
address www.immersion.com/
patent-marking.html and other
patents pending.
Bose
Bose AudioPilot and Bose
Centerpoint surround are registered
trademarks of Bose Corporation in
the U.S. and other countries.HD Radio Technology
HD Radio Technology manufactured
under license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation. U.S. and Foreign
patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD
Radio, and
“Arc”logos are
proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
Java
Java is a registered trademark of
Oracle and/or its affiliates.
Schedule I: Gracenote EULA
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music
recognition technology and related
content delivery. For more
information see
www.gracenote.com.
Music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software,
copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or more patents
owned by Gracenote may apply to
this product and service. See the
Gracenote website for a
non-exhaustive list of applicable
Gracenote patents. Gracenote,
CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and
the "Powered by Gracenote" logo
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ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
Indicator Light)
This mode allows you to use some
electrical accessories when the
engine is off.
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 the button
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. SeeStarting the
Engine 0238. The ignition will then
remain on.
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 the button for
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Mode. The
instruments and audio systems will
operate when the vehicle is on, but
the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in
Service Mode. Press the button
again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. 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.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 302.
Gasoline Engine Starting
Procedure
1. With the Keyless Access
system, the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter must
be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP with the
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Warning (Continued)
extension cord, could make
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
. Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
. While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
. Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord, reattach
the cover to the plug, and
securely fasten the cord.
Keep the cord away from
any moving parts. The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
When the ignition is turned from on
to off, the following features (if
equipped) will continue to function
for up to 10 minutes, or until the
driver door is opened. These
features will also work when the
ignition is in RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY:
.
Infotainment System
. Power Windows (during RAP
this functionality will be lost
when any door is opened)
. Sunroof (during RAP this
functionality will be lost when
any door is opened)
. Auxiliary Power Outlet
. Audio System
. OnStar System
Shifting Into Park
{Warning
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If you are pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips 0293
To shift into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0252
2. Hold the button on the shift lever and push the lever toward
the front of the vehicle into
P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition off.
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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 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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430 Index
Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Armrest Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 271
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Auto Stop
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 281
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Battery - North America . . . . 326, 372
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 328
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189, 190
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .117
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . 324
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 AutomaticEmergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 282 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 236
Bulb Replacement
Front Turn Signal and FogLamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 332
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and
Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . 334, 335
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .304, 326, 372, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403