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Fuel Range
Fuel Range displays the approximate
distance the vehicle can be driven
without refueling. LOW will be
displayed when the vehicle is low on
fuel. The fuel range estimate is based
on an average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
Software Info
Press the thumbwheel while Software
Info is highlighted to display open
source software information.
Reset To Defaults
Allows the driver to reset to default
settings.
Simplify
Press the thumbwheel to enter the
Simplify menu. Simplify Mode allows
certain features of the instrument
cluster to be hidden. These features
include info tiles and interactive areas.
Using the thumbwheel, except to
acknowledge an alert, will exit
Simplify Mode.The selected features will stay hidden
even after starting and restarting the
vehicle, unless Simplify Mode is
manually canceled.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's
speed in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0113 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0116.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
For vehicles with the Stop/Start
system, when the ignition is on, the
tachometer indicates the vehicle
status. When pointing to AUTO STOP
(Base Level) or the cluster displays
AUTO STOP text (Uplevel), the engine
is off but the vehicle is on and can
move. The engine could auto start at
any time. When the indicator points
to OFF, the vehicle is off.
When the engine is on, the
tachometer will indicate the engine’s
revolutions per minute (rpm). The
tachometer may vary by several
hundred rpm, during Auto Stop mode,
when the engine is shutting off and
restarting.

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require service. The light should come
on to show that it is working when
the ignition is in Service Mode. See
Ignition Positions0224.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when it
comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not run
smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not meet
the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This
could lead to costly repairs not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
This could also affect the vehicle’s
ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0310.
If the light is f lashing : A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may
be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce the amount
of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible. If the light continues to flash, find a
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off
and wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting the engine. If the light is
still flashing, follow the previous
guidelines and see your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady :
A
malfunction has been detected.
Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Check the following:
.If fuel has been added to the vehicle
using the capless fuel funnel
adapter, make sure that it has been
removed. See “Filling the Tank with
a Portable Gas Can ”under Filling the
Tank 0298. The diagnostic system
can detect if the adapter has been
left installed in the vehicle, allowing
fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the adapter removed may turn off
the light.
.Poor fuel quality can cause
inefficient engine operation and
poor driveability, which may go
away once the engine is warmed up.
If this occurs, change the fuel

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brand. It may require at least one
full tank of the proper fuel to turn
the light off. SeeRecommended Fuel
(LSY 2.0L L4 Engine) 0297 or
Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L
V6 Engine) 0297.
If the light remains on, see your
dealer.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
equipment will likely connect to the
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Connecting devices that are not used
to perform an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation.
See
Add-On Electrical Equipment 0307.
See your dealer if assistance is needed.
The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
.The light is on when the engine is
running.
.The light does not come on when
the ignition is in Service Mode.
.Critical emission control systems
have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the
vehicle would not be ready for
inspection and might require
several days of routine driving
before the system is ready for
inspection. This can happen if the
12-volt battery has recently been
replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not
pass or cannot be made ready for
the test.
Brake System Warning
Light
MetricEnglish
This light should come on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on. If it
does not come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
If the light comes on and stays on at
start up, there is a brake problem.
Have the brake system inspected
right away.
If the light comes on while driving,
pull off the road and stop carefully.
The brake system has electric brake
boost. Vehicle speed may be limited
when the brake system warning light
comes on. The brake pedal might be
harder to push, or the brake pedal
may go closer to the floor. It could

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If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off. To
turn ESC off and on, seeTraction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 240.
If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do
not assist in controlling the vehicle.
Adjust driving accordingly.
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/
ESC system are not fully operational
and may not assist in maintaining
control. Adjust driving accordingly. If the condition persists, see your
dealer as soon as possible. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
may display.
The light flashes when the TCS and/or
the StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively
working.
See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0240.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
On some vehicles this light comes on
briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
does not, have the vehicle serviced by
the dealer. If the system is working
normally the indicator light goes off.
For vehicles with the reconfigurable
cluster, this light may not come on
when starting the vehicle.
Caution
The engine coolant temperature
warning light indicates that the
vehicle has overheated. Driving with
this light on can damage the engine
and it may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. See Engine
Overheating 0326.
The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens pull over and turn off
the engine as soon as possible. See
Engine Overheating 0326.
Driver Mode Control Light
This light comes on when Sport Mode
is selected.

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Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle
application icons are accessed. Some
applications are disabled when the
vehicle is moving.
Swipe left or right across the display
to access the pages of icons.
Managing Home Page Icons1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter edit mode.
2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the icon to the edge of
the display toward the
desired page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment steering wheel
controls can be used to control the
infotainment features displayed in the
instrument cluster. When in Valet Mode, if equipped,
access to the infotainment functions
is disabled. See
“Valet Mode,”under
Vehicle Personalization 0123.
g:Press to answer an incoming call
or start voice recognition. See
Bluetooth (Overview) 0175 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 176.
c:Press to decline an incoming call
or end a current call. Press to mute or
unmute the infotainment system
when not on a call.
CorB: Press to go to the next or
previous favorite when listening to the
radio. Press to go to the next or
previous track when listening to a
media source.
SorT: Press to move between the
interactive displays in the instrument
cluster. Press
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
yorz: Use the thumbwheel to
scroll to the previous or next
selection.
V: Press the thumbwheel to open a
menu or select a menu item. Press
and hold to reset certain displays.
x+ orx– :Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
Using the System
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the
active audio source page. Examples of
available sources may include AM,
FM, SXM (if equipped), MyMedia,
USB, and Bluetooth.

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.Display messages from radio
stations.
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. It is possible
that a radio station could broadcast
incorrect information that causes the
radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio
station.
When information is broadcast from a
RDS station, the station name or call
letters display on the audio screen.
Radio text supporting the currently
playing broadcast may also appear.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Radio Service
If equipped, vehicles with a valid
SiriusXM radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, in digital-quality
sound. In the U.S., see
www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296. In Canada, see
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677.
When SiriusXM is active, the channel
name, number, song title, and artist
appear on the display.
SiriusXM with 360L
SiriusXM with 360L interface has
enhanced in-vehicle listening
experience for subscribers. The
experience now offers more categories
and system learned recommendations
toward discovering more personalized
content.
To use the full SiriusXM 360L
program, including streaming content
and listening recommendations,
OnStar Connected Access is required.
Connected vehicle services vary by
model and require a complete working
electrical system, cell reception, and
GPS signal. An active connected plan
is required.
Reference the SiriusXM user guide for
use and subscription information.
Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the
accessory power outlets if there is
interference or static in the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can also occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.

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Map Colors
.Auto–Touch to automatically
change modes based on lighting
conditions.
.Day (Light)
.Night (Dark)
3D Landmark (Default is On) :
Touch On or Off. When turned on, the
system will display all 3D Landmarks
on the map depending on the zoom
level.
3D Building (Default is Off ) : Touch
On or Off. When turned on, the
system will display all of the possible
3D building shapes on the map
depending on the zoom level.
Show Terrain in 3D (Default is
Off ) : If equipped, touch On or Off.
When turned on, the system will
display terrain information on the
map in 3D view.
Auto-Zoom (Default is On) : Touch
On or Off. When turned on, the
system will automatically adjust the
zoom level when the vehicle is
approaching a turn. After the turn is
completed, the system automatically
brings the zoom back to the originally set level. If the vehicle is approaching
a turn with the next turn occurring
shortly after, the Auto-Zoom will
remain on until both turns are
completed.
Route Preferences
Touch to access the Route
Preferences. The choices are:
.Preferred Route
–Choose from two
different route options: Fastest or
Eco-Friendly.
‐ Fastest would be the route with
the shortest drive time.
‐ Eco-Friendly would be the most
fuel-efficient route.
.Avoid on Current Route –Choose
any of the road features to avoid
while on route:
‐ Highways
‐ Unpaved Roads
‐ Ferries
‐ Carpool Lanes
‐ Toll Roads
‐ Tunnels
‐ Country Borders Navigation Voice Control
Touch to access the voice control
setting display.
.Navigation Volume
–To adjust the
volume level, touch the up and
down arrows. If the voice guidance
prompt is being heard, volume can
also be adjusted using the knob on
the center stack or the volume
switch on the steering wheel.
.Navigation Voice Prompt Level
during a Call. Options available are:
‐ Full Prompt (Selected by default)
‐ Tone Only
‐ None
Traffic Events (If Equipped)
This feature provides a list of events
that are on the route or nearby. Touch
Aand then select Traffic Events. An
OnStar connected Navigation service
plan is required.
Traffic Preferences (If Equipped)
While in Map View, touch
A, then
Settings and then Map and Navigation
Settings to access Traffic Preferences.
When Show Traffic on Map is turned

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Hybrid Speech Recognition
If equipped, this feature helps
distinguish words by using
Internet-based information along with
the system’s voice recognition
database. This allows you to speak
more naturally when using voice
recognition.
Using Voice Recognition
Voice recognition becomes available
once the system has been initialized.
This begins when the ignition is
turned on. Initialization may take a
few moments.1. Press
gon the steering wheel
controls to activate voice
recognition.
2. The audio system mutes and the system plays a prompt.
3. Clearly speak one of the commands described in this section.
A voice recognition system prompt
can be interrupted while it is
playing by pressing
gagain.
Once voice recognition is started, both
the infotainment display and
instrument cluster show the selections and visual dialog content. These
displays can be turned on or off in the
Tutorial Mode under
Settings0182.
There are three voice prompt modes
supported:
.Informative verbal prompts: This
type of prompt will provide more
information regarding the supported
actions.
.Short prompts: This type of prompt
will provide simple instructions
about what can be stated.
.Auto informative prompts: This type
of prompt plays during the first few
speech sessions, then automatically
switches to the short prompt after
some experience has been gained
through using the system.
If a command is not spoken, the voice
recognition system says a help
prompt.
Prompts and Infotainment Displays
While a voice recognition session is
active, there may be corresponding
options showing on the displays.
A selection can be made by manually
touching the option, or by speaking
the number for the option to select. Manual interaction in the voice
recognition session is permitted.
Interaction during a voice session may
be completed entirely using voice
commands while some manual
commands may expedite a task. If a
selection is made using a manual
control, the voice recognition dialog
will progress in the same way as if the
selection were made using a voice
command. Once the system completes
the task, or the session is terminated,
the voice recognition dialog stops.
An example of this type of manual
intervention is touching an entry of a
displayed number list instead of
speaking the number associated with
the entry desired.
Canceling Voice Recognition
.Touch or say
“Cancel”or“Exit ”to
terminate the voice recognition
session and show the display where
voice recognition was initiated.
.Pression the steering wheel
controls to terminate the voice
recognition session and show the
display where voice recognition was
initiated.