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Center Console Storage
Press the button and lift to open.
There is an auxiliary jack, USB ports,
an accessory power outlet, a tote
compartment, and a device holder
inside.
On the rear of the console there are
auxiliary jacks, a power outlet, and a
storage area.
SeePower Outlets 0108 and the
infotainment section. Center Console Refrigerator/FreezerIf equipped with a center console
refrigerator/freezer, lift the armrest to
access. A light will turn on when the
armrest is up.
The refrigerator/freezer mode can only
be used while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is turned off and turned
back on again, the last operating
mode will be resumed.
{Warning
Do not store glass and aluminum
containers inside the bin when in
freezer mode. Glass and aluminum
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
containers can break when their
contents are frozen. Use caution
removing broken containers to
avoid personal injury.
{Warning
Do not touch bin surfaces with wet
or damp hands while the freezer is
on. Skin could stick to the bin
surface.
Caution
Do not put any objects between the
front seats and the center console
side walls. The air path could be
blocked and cause the unit to stop
working.
To use in refrigerator mode, press the
button once. One light on the button
will be lit. The operating temperature
is 5°C (41°F).
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.porj(Play or Pause): Touchpto
play or touch
jto pause depending
on the current selection.
.Listen: Touch Listen to hear the
audio source on the vehicle
speakers.
Auxiliary Inputs
Rear Media Connections
If equipped with RSI, the features
above will be in the rear of the center
console. These include 2 USB ports
and 2 HDMI inputs.
USB
Any USB port in the vehicle can be
used to provide USB content for the
RSI system.
To watch a video, see “USB Video”
previously in this section. To listen to music, see
“USB Audio”
previously in this section.
HDMI
The HDMI input allows an HDMI A/V
cable to be connected from an
auxiliary device such as a camcorder,
video game system, or Apple device.
A cable from Apple is required for
Apple devices.
For certain HDMI devices that support
USB charging, the USB ports can be
used as a power source.
To use the HDMI input of the RSI
system:
1. Connect the auxiliary device with an HDMI cable.
2. Power on both the auxiliary device and the RSI video screen.
3. Touch
{(Home) on the desired
display and select HDMI as the
source.
Headphones
1. Power Indicator Light
2. Channel 1 or 2 Switch
3. Volume Control
4. Power Button
5. Battery Cover
The RSI includes two or four new
2-channel digital wireless headphones,
depending on the vehicle model. The
headphones are used to listen to
various multimedia. The wireless
headphones have a power button,
Channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume
control. The digital headphones
cannot be interchanged with previous
models of GM headphones.
Press the power button to turn on the
headphones. A light on the
headphones should come on.
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To maintain vehicle performance,
other conditions may cause the engine
to automatically restart before the
brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto
Starts may occur because:
.The climate control settings require
the engine to be running to cool or
heat the vehicle interior.
.The vehicle battery charge is low.
.The vehicle battery has recently
been disconnected.
.Minimum vehicle speed has not
been reached since the last
Auto Stop.
.The accelerator pedal is pressed.
.The engine or transmission is not at
the required operating temperature.
.The outside temperature is not in
the required operating range.
.The vehicle is shifted out of D
(Drive) to any gear other than
P (Park).
.Certain driver modes have been
selected. SeeDriver Mode Control
0 266 and
Four-Wheel Drive 0256.
.The vehicle is on a steep hill or
grade.
.The driver door has been opened or
the driver seat belt has been
unbuckled.
.The hood has been opened.
.The Auto Stop has reached the
maximum allowed time.
Auto Stop Disable Switch
Uplevel Shown, Others Similar
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature can be disabled and enabled
by pressing
h. Auto Stop is enabled
each time you start the vehicle. When
his illuminated, the system is
enabled.
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
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0261.
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that guidance lines are not available.
Certain views do not support guidance
lines.
.Standard Guidance lines are
available in Front/Rear Standard
Views, Front/Rear Top-Down Views,
and Surround View when the
vehicle guidance mode is selected.
Standard guidance lines show the
current and intended vehicle path.
.Hitch Guidance lines are available
in Rear Standard View when the
Trailering Guidance Mode is
selected. Hitch Guidance displays a
single, centered, guidance line on
the infotainment display to assist
with aligning the vehicle’s hitch
with a trailer coupler by
continuously steering the vehicle to
keep the guidance line centered
with the coupler when backing. Park
Assist overlays will not display
when Hitch Guidance is active.
.Rear Trailer Guidance lines are
available in Rear Trailer View when
Trailering Guidance Mode is
selected, and the rear camera
calibration has been successfully
completed. Rear Trailer Guidance
lines show the intended path(yellow), and the current path (blue)
of the trailer. The current path
guidance lines will converge with
the intended path guidance lines.
Hitch View : Displays a magnified
view of the hitch area to assist with
aligning the vehicle’s hitch ball with
the trailer coupler, and for monitoring
the trailer connection. Shifting into
P (Park) will automatically engage the
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
{Warning
Use Hitch Guidance only to help
back the vehicle to a trailer hitch
or, when traveling above 12 km/h
(8 mph), to briefly check the status
of your trailer. Do not use for any
other purpose, such as making lane
change decisions. Before making a
lane change, always check the
mirrors and glance over your
shoulder. Improper use could result
in serious injury to you or others.
Interior Trailer View : Displays a
view of the interior of the trailer. The
feature is available when a trailer is
connected. The feature requires user installation of an accessory trailer
camera on the interior of the trailer
per the accessory trailer camera
installation instructions (see your
dealer for accessory trailer camera(s)
and information).
Rear Trailer View :
Displays a view
of the area behind the trailer when a
trailer is connected. The feature
requires user installation of an
accessory trailer camera on the rear
exterior surface of the trailer per the
accessory trailer camera installation
instructions (see your dealer for
accessory trailer camera(s) and
information).
Aux/Trailer View : Displays a
rearward split view of the left and
right sides of the vehicle and trailer,
when a trailer is connected. The view
will automatically pan to show more
of the left or right side based on the
position of the trailer when a
compatible profile is configured and
selected via the Trailering App.
Picture-in-Picture Side View :
Displays a rearward split view of the
left and right sides of the vehicle and
trailer with an overlay view of the area
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behind the trailer when a trailer is
connected. The feature requires user
installation of an accessory trailer
camera on the rear exterior surface of
the trailer per the accessory trailer
camera installation instructions (see
your dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information).
HD Surround Vision with Trailer
Camera Provisions
If equipped, this system provides
additional views to aid in trailer and
towing. The system shows multiple
views in the infotainment display
using four cameras mounted and the
vehicle, and two additional accessory
cameras. The front camera is under
the front emblem, the side cameras
are on the bottom of the outside
mirrors, and the rear camera is in the
liftgate. Up to two accessory cameras
can be mounted to the rear and/or the
interior of the trailer. See your dealer
for accessory trailer cameras.
To view the Camera App, select
CAMERA on the infotainment screen
or shift to R (Reverse). To return tothe previous screen when not in
reverse, select X or Back on the
infotainment display.
Certain trailer views require a
compatible trailer profile be
configured and selected. A compatible
trailer is a box type trailer (cargo,
camper, etc.) with a conventional
hitch.
Available Camera Views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Junction View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View
.Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View
.Rear Trailer View
.Aux/Trailer View
.Picture-in-Picture Side View
.Interior Trailer View
.Surround View
.Standard Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance
.Rear Guidance Lines
Surround Vision (360 Degrees)
If equipped, the Surround Vision
system can display various views
surrounding the vehicle in the
infotainment display using four
cameras mounted around the vehicle.
The front camera is in the grille under
the front emblem, the side cameras
are on the bottom of the outside
mirrors, and the rear camera is in the
liftgate.
To view the Camera App, select
CAMERA on the infotainment display
or shift to R (Reverse). To return to
the previous screen when not in
reverse, select X or Back on the
infotainment display. To return to the
home screen when not in reverse,
select Home.
Available camera views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Junction View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View
.Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View (if equipped)
.Surround View
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FusesUsage
11 Long range radar/ Front short range
radar
12 –
13 Washer front
14 Washer rear
15 Rec 2
16 Power sounder
17 Spare
19 DC/AC inverter
20 IECR 2
21 –
22 IECL 2
24 EBCM
25 REC 1
26 Camera wash
27 Horn
28 Right headlamp
29 Left headlamp
30 ELM 3 Fuses
Usage
31 ELM 1
32 –
33 Not R/C
34 –
37 OBD body
38 MISC body
39 Upfitter
40 MISC IP
41 Trailer parking lamps
42 Right tail lamp
44 Trailer tow
45 Secondary axle motor
46 ECM ignition
47 OBD engine
48 –
49 TCM
50 A/C clutch
51 TCCM Fuses
Usage
52 Front wiper
53 –
54 Left tail lamp
55 Trailer back up lamp
56 SADS
57 Spare
58 Starter motor
60 AFM 1
61 ALC main
62 ICCM/CVS/DEF
63 Trailer brake
65 AUX UEC
66 Cool fan motor LT
67 AFM 2
68 ALC motor
69 Starter pinion
71 Cool fan motor lower
72 Cool fan motor right/lower
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The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.Fuses Usage
F01 RFA
F02 WCM
F03 Heated seat module row 1 (Battery 1)
F04 MSM driver
F05 –
F06 –
F07 Amp aux 2
F08 –
F09 SEO UPFTR 2
F10 Motor seatbelt passenger
F11 Power folding seat row 2
F12 GBS
F13 –
F14 –
F15 Heated seat module row 1 (Battery 2)
F16 RH CINCH latch Fuses Usage
F17 Memory seat module passenger
F18 Rear wiper
F19 Motor seatbelt driver
F20 Rear defogger
F21 –
F22 Rear HVAC display control
F23 EOCM
F24 Amp aux 3
F25 OBS DET
F26 RDCM
F27 Amp aux 1
F28 VPM
F29 –
F30 –
F31 Amp
F32 –
F33 ICCM
F34 Heated seat module row 2