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150 Infotainment System
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows you to interact directly
with your mobile device on the infotainment
display. SeeApple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 144.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
Apps
Touch and the following may display:
.Update Apps Automatically: This allows
downloaded applications to be updated
automatically.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.About Apps: Touch to view the versions
of the shop software.
Audio
Depending on the current audio source,
different options will be available.
Touch and the following may display:
.Tone Settings: Touch to adjust Equalizer,
Fade/Balance, or Sound Mode. See
“Infotainment System Sound Menu” in
AM-FM Radio 0115.
.Auto Volume: This feature adjusts the
volume based on the vehicle speed.
Touch Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium,
Medium-High, or High.
.Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation
Technology (If Equipped): This feature
adjusts the volume based on the noise in
the vehicle and the speed.
Touch Off or On.
.Manage Favorites: Touch to display a list
of Audio, Mobile Devices, and Navigation
favorites.
Favorites can be moved, renamed,
or deleted.
To move, touch and hold the favorite, and
then drag up or down to rearrange the
position.
.Set Number of Audio Favorites: Touch to
select how many favorites pages can be
viewed from the audio application. The
Auto setting will automatically adjust this
number based on the number of favorites
you have saved. Touch Auto, 5, 10, 15, 20,
25, 30, 35, or 40.
.RDS: This allows the Radio Data System
(RDS) to be turned on or off.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.HD Radio: This allows HD Radio reception
to be turned on or off.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.Explicit Content Filter: This setting allows
access to explicit content SiriusXM
channels.
Touch Off or On.
.Manage Phones: Select to connect to a
different phone source, disconnect a
phone, or delete a phone.
.Reset Music Index: This allows the music
index to be reset if you are having
difficulty accessing all of the media
content on your device.
Touch Yes or No.
Climate
Touch and the following may display:
.Auto Fan Speed: This setting specifies the
amount of airflow when the climate
control fan setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
.Air Quality Sensor: This setting switches
the system into Recirculation Mode based
on the quality of the outside air.
Touch Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity.

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Connected Services 345
PressQ, then ask the Advisor to download
directions to the vehicle’s navigation system,
if equipped. After the call ends, the
navigation screen will provide prompts to
begin driving directions. Routes that are sent
to the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca
(Canada).
Connections
The following services help with staying
connected.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myChevrolet mobile
application. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers to
increase the security.
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is your
network’s name that is visible to other
wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or vehicle
descriptions. Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no
Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the
SSID and password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot will connect automatically to your
mobile devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile
device, using the myChevrolet mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed
from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile app to
compatible Apple and Android smartphones.
Chevrolet users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure, if factory-equipped with
the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
.Send destinations to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/off,
manage settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and schedule service.

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Index 347
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . .318
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 165
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . 168
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 38
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 37
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 37
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 43
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Airbags (cont'd)
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 42
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . 144
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Audio
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Messages (cont'd)Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
N
Navigation
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Odometer (cont'd)
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 132
Operation Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Park (cont'd)
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 85
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . 168
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 144
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 141
Port
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77