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Information Displays
Power Flows
To view the Power Flow screen on the
infotainment display, touch Energy and then
touch Flow.
The Power Flow screen indicates the current
operating condition. The screen shows
energy flow to and from the high voltage
battery while the vehicle is being driven.
These components will be highlighted when
they are active.
Programmable Charging
Important Information about Portable Electric
Vehicle Charging
.Charging an electric vehicle can stress a
building’s electrical system more than a
typical household appliance.
.Before plugging into any electrical outlet,
have a qualified electrician inspect and
verify the electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and protection
devices) for heavy-duty service at a
10 amp continuous load.
.Electrical outlets may wear out with
normal usage or may be damaged over
time, making them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
.Check the electrical outlet/plug while
charging and discontinue use if the
electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the
electrical outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
.When outdoors, plug into an electrical
outlet that is weatherproof while in use.
.Mount the charge cord to reduce strain
on the electrical outlet/plug.
.Do not place the charge cord in a position
where it is expected to be submerged in
water.
{Danger
Improper use of portable electric vehicle
charge cords may cause a fire, electrical
shock, or burns, and may result in
damage to property, serious injury,
or death.
.Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips, splitters,
grounding adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
.Do not use an electrical outlet that is
worn or damaged, or will not hold the
plug firmly in place.
.Do not use an electrical outlet that is
not properly grounded.
.Do not use an electrical outlet that is
on a circuit with other electrical loads.
See Plug-In Charging 0181.
Programmable Charging Modes
To view the current charge mode status in
the infotainment display, touch Energy and
then touch Charging.
The charge Start and Complete time
estimates are also displayed. These
estimates are most accurate when the

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calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
pressing and holding
Vwhile this display is
active.
Timer : This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press
Vwhile this
display is active. The display will show the
amount of time that has passed since the
timer was last reset. To stop the timer,
press
Vbriefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset the timer
to zero, press and hold
Vwhile this display
is active.
Follow Distance Indicator : The current
follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed
as a time value on this page.
Blank Page : The Blank Page display allows
for no information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another. The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing
V. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Propulsion Power Messages
PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
This message is commonly displayed when
the high voltage battery charge level is low.
The vehicle is limiting power to maximize
range.
This message can display when the vehicle
is parked during extreme cold conditions
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3. Touch the desired category and station.The FM category list is only available for
RDS (Radio Data System).
Update AM or FM Stations 1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch Update AM Stations or Update FM Stations.
Tone Settings 1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Touch Tone Settings to enter the sound setup mode. The Tone settings menu is
displayed.
.Bass : Touch - or + to adjust the bass
level manually.
.Mid (Midrange) : Touch - or + to
adjust the midrange level manually.
.Treble : Touch - or + to adjust the
treble level manually.
.Fade : Adjust the front/rear speaker
balance by dragging the dot in the
vehicle interior image.
.Balance : Adjust the left/right speaker
balance by dragging the dot in the
vehicle interior image.
.EQ (Equalizer) : Select or turn off the
sound style: Talk, Rock, Jazz, Pop,
Country, Classical, or Custom.
If equipped with Bose premium
audio, only Talk and Custom are
available.
3. Touch
qNow Playing to return to the
previous menu.
Auto Volume
When Auto Volume is turned on, the
volume will automatically be controlled
according to the vehicle speed to offset the
noise from outside. 1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Touch Auto Volume. 3. Select the desired option: Off, Low,
Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High,
or High.
RDS
The RDS function can be set for FM. 1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Set RDS to On or Off.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles equipped with a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite
radio subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in
the 48 contiguous United States and 10
Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio
has a wide variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A fee is required to
receive the SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677
(Canada).

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Listening to SXM Radio
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Audio, then Source.
3. Touch SXM. The most recently listened to SXM channel is displayed.
Searching for Channels Automatically
Pressgordto automatically search for
available channels.
Searching for Channels Directly
1. Touch Tune.
2. Using the keypad, enter the desired channel.
Searching for Channels Using Favorites
Saving Favorites
1. Select the desired channel.
2. Touch
qor touch and hold the favorite
in the list to overwrite.
3. To delete a channel from Favorites, touch
q, or swipe the channel from the list on
the right.
Up to 15 channels can be saved in the
Favorites list. Listening to Favorites Directly
1. Touch Favorites to see the list of favorites.
2. Touch the desired channel.
Using the SXM Radio Tab
Browse Audio
.Current Channel Information
Touch Current Channel Information. The
channel information is displayed.
.SXM Channels
Touch SXM Channels. The SXM List is
displayed.
.SXM Categories
SXM categories are defined by the
SiriusXM service provider.
Touch SXM Categories, then touch the
desired category and channel.
Audio Settings
.Tone Settings
Set up sound features from the Tone
Settings menu. See “Tone Settings”under
“AM-FM Radio” previously in this section.
.Auto Volume Volume will be automatically controlled.
See
“Auto Volume” under“AM-FM Radio”
previously in this section.
.Explicit Content Filter
Choose this menu item to turn On or Off
the filtering of explicit channels from
SXM. A list item can be set to On or Off.
From the SXM Settings, touch Audio
Settings. Set Explicit Content Filter feature
to On or Off to allow for a filtered list of
channels.
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
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than for FM, especially at night. The longer
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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.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
provides digital radio reception. Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in
and out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM
signal for a period of time. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for radio,
navigation, and OnStar, depending on the
equipped options. Keep clear of obstructionsfor clear reception. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, reception can also
be affected.
Audio Players
USB Port
The USB ports are in the center console and
are for data and charging. If equipped, there
are two USB charge ports in the rear of the
center console. The infotainment system can
play the music files contained in the USB
storage device or a device that supports
MTP or iPod/iPhone devices.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
Before Using the Audio System
Supported Audio File Formats
.MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3)
Constant Bit Rate (CBR) between 8 and
320 kbps
Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
Sampling frequencies of 8, 11.025, 12, 16,
22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
.Windows Media Audio
Windows Media Audio 10
CBR between 32 and 768 kbps
VBR (Standard), Professional, Lossless,
or higher according to Microsoft
specifications
Sampling frequencies of 8, 12, 16, 22, 32,
44.1, and 48 kHz
.AAC (MPEG-4 AAC, Low Complexity
Profile) and AAC+
CBR between 8 and 320 kbps
.OGG Vorbis
.Waveform (WAV
–PCM Windows format)
.Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF)
.3GPP (Generally used for mobile devices)
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Browse Music
This function may not be supported
depending on the mobile phone.1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired item. The number of relevant songs is displayed.
3. Touch the desired music to listen.
Tone Settings
From the Bluetooth music menu, sound
features can be set up. See “Tone Settings”
under “AM-FM Radio” previously in this
section.
Auto Volume
Volume will be automatically controlled. See
“Auto Volume” under“AM-FM Radio”
previously in this section.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
1. Touch Audio Settings.
2. Touch Manage Bluetooth Devices.
3. Select the desired device and then connect/disconnect or delete.
Playing Bluetooth Music
.Do not change the track too quickly when
playing Bluetooth music.
.It takes some time to transmit data from
the mobile phone or Bluetooth device to
the infotainment system. The
infotainment system outputs the audio
from the mobile phone or Bluetooth
device as it is transmitted.
.If the mobile phone or Bluetooth device is
not in the idle screen mode, it may not
automatically play despite being carried
out from the Bluetooth music play mode.
.The infotainment system transmits the
order to play from the mobile phone in
the Bluetooth music play mode. If this is
done in a different mode, then the device
transmits the order to stop. Depending on
the mobile phone’s options, this order to
play/stop may take time to activate.
.If Bluetooth music playback is not
functioning, then check to see if the
mobile phone is in the idle screen mode.
.Sometimes, sounds may be cut off during
Bluetooth music playback.
OnStar System
OnStar with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up to seven
devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and
laptops, can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to
connect to an OnStar Advisor for assistance.
See www.onstar.com for a detailed
instruction guide, vehicle availability, details,
and system limitations. Services and apps
vary by make, model, year, carrier,
availability, and conditions. 4G LTE service is
available in select markets. 4G LTE
performance is based on industry averages
and vehicle systems design. Some services
require a data plan.
Phone
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology establishes a
wireless link between two devices supported
with Bluetooth. After the initial pairing, the
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.Traction Control–the number of times
the Traction Control System activated to
reduce wheel spin or loss of traction.
.Wide Open Throttle –the number of
times the accelerator pedal was pressed
nearly all the way down.
Delete Report Card Data
Data is saved for all trips until the data is
deleted using the PIN or until the maximum
count is exceeded. Each item will report a
maximum of 1,000 counts. The distance
driven will report a maximum of 64,374 km
(40,000 mi).
To delete Report Card data, do one of the
following:
.From the Report Card display, select
Reset.
.Select Clear All Teen Keys/PIN from the
Teen Driver menu. This will also
unregister any Teen Driver keys and
delete the PIN.
Forgotten PIN
See your dealer to reset the PIN.
Trademarks and License
Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement 0271.
"Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone,"
mean that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod
classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
If you decide to continue service after your
trial, your selected subscription plan will
automatically renew thereafter. You will be
charged at then-current rates. Fees and taxes
apply. Please see the SiriusXM Customer
Agreement at siriusxm.com for complete
terms and how to cancel, which includes
calling SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349. All fees
and programming are subject to change.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one
time activation fee, and other fees may
apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All
fees and programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM service is only available in the
48 contiguous United States and Canada.
In Canada: Some deterioration of service
may occur in extreme northern latitudes.
This is beyond the control of SiriusXM
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Explicit Language Notice: Channels with
frequent explicit language are indicated with
an“XL” preceding the channel name.
Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM
Satellite Radio receivers by notifying
SiriusXM:
.USA Customers —See www.siriusxm.com
or call 1-888-601–6296.
.Canada Customers —See
www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate, or otherwise make available any
technology or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio System or that support the
SiriusXM website, the Online Service or any
of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included in this
product is protected by intellectual property
rights including patent rights, copyrights,
and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.
General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any product that
incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or
for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured, distributed,
or marketed in the SiriusXM
Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate
agreement is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM
Canada).
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. For patents see http://
dts.com/patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD
Radio, and
“ARC”logos are registered
trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
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.