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INTRODUCTION 5
1.Driver Information Center (DIC)
0132.
2. Air Vents 0225.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0153.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0149.
4. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0255.
5. Instrument Cluster 0114.
6. Driver Monitoring Camera. See Super Cruise 0283 (If Equipped).
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0105.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0107.
8. Infotainment. See Overview0158.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0152.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0220.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 48 (If Equipped).
11. USB Ports. See USB Port0169.
12. Storage Compartment.
13. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0158.
14. Hazard Warning Flashers 0153. 15.
Wireless Charging 0111.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0251.
17. Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) 0263.
Stop/Start Disable Button. See
Stop/Start System 0247.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0324 (If
Equipped).
18. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0245.
19. Steering Wheel Controls 0104.
20. Horn 0104.
21. Steering Column Adjustment. See Steering Wheel Adjustment 0104.
22. Hood Release. See Hood0365.
23. Cruise Control 0271 (If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 274 (If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0283 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 313 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0104 (If
Equipped).
24. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0154. 25. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of
View). See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0122.
26. Trailer Brake Control. See Towing
Equipment 0338 (If Equipped).
27. Electric Parking Brake 0261.
28. Four-Wheel Drive 0256 (If
Equipped).
Four Corner Air Suspension System
0 268 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0266
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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 104
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 104
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 104
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . 105
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . 107
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . 116
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Transmission Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . 120
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Brake System Warning Light . . . . 124
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 124
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . 125
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . 126
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 126
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . 128 Four Corner Air Suspension
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . 130
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 130
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Vehicle Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . 138
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . 145
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
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Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering wheel:
Press the control to move the steering
wheel up and down or forward and
rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. SeeSteering Wheel Controls
0 160.
Heated Steering Wheel
(:If equipped, press to turn the
heated steering wheel on or off. An
indicator next to the button is lit
when the feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating. Automatic Heated Steering Wheel
If equipped with remote start, the
heated steering wheel may turn on
during a remote start along with the
heated seats when it is cold outside.
The heated steering wheel indicator
may come on in remote start.
If equipped with auto heated seats,
the heated steering wheel will turn on
when the auto heated seat is
activated. The heated steering wheel
indicator will display the state of the
steering wheel heat.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 48 and
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
Horn
To sound the horn, pressaon the
steering wheel.
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Some vehicle messages or alerts
displayed in the HUD may be cleared
by using the steering wheel controls.
The HUD control is on a touchscreen
to the left of the instrument cluster.
HUD controls are also available on the
infotainment screen. SeeSettings
0 203.
To adjust the HUD image: 1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Touch HUD on the touchscreen to the left of the instrument cluster. 4. Touch the icons above and below
Height and Brightness to adjust
the HUD.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. Adjust as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light
up depending on the angle and
position of sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Option
If equipped, this feature under the
HUD Options menu of the
infotainment screen allows for
adjusting the angle of the HUD image.
See Settings 0203.
HUD Rotation: Press the icons above
and below Rotation to adjust the
angle of the HUD display. This feature
may only be available in P (Park).
Speed Limit Style Adjustment
If equipped, the speed limit style can
be changed to a speed limit bar or
speed limit sign from the Options
menu in the instrument cluster. Press
the thumbwheel while Speed Limit
Style is highlighted to change the
speed sign style or to turn it off.
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Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a battery
with full cranking power.
.Trained dealer technicians have the
diagnostic equipment to test the
battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking or
splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0451 for GM approved
fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come
on to indicate that fluids may be
low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they light
when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can check the lamps and
note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway while
braking, longer stopping distance,
or uneven tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect the
shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage, and
can advise when service is needed.
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S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 463
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seats
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . 48
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . 44
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . 43
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Seats (cont'd)
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . 91, 94
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 463
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 321
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 153
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Special Application Services . . . . . . . 448
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 455
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101