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Instruments and Controls 77
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system is designed to operate
for a certain number of miles or degrees of
turn before needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time / Date"
underSettings 0146.
Power Outlets
For USB charging port locations, see the
infotainment manual. Accessory power outlets can be used to plug
in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone,
MP3 player, etc.
The vehicle may have accessory power
outlets:
.On the center stack below the climate
control system, if equipped.
.On the center floor console, if equipped.
.On the rear of the center storage console.
Lift the cover to access and replace when
not in use.
{Warning
Power is supplied to the outlets when the
ignition is on. When not in use, do not
leave electrical equipment plugged in. The
vehicle could catch fire and cause injury
or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when
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Caution (Continued)
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 15 amp
rating.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0234.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Wireless Charging
If equipped, the vehicle has wireless
charging in front of the center floor console.
The system operates at 145 kHz and
wirelessly charges one Qi compatible
smartphone. The power output of the

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146 Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be
disabled from the infotainment system. To
do this, touch Home, Settings, and then
touch the Apps tab along the top of the
display. Use the On/Off toggled to turn off
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Settings
Certain settings can be managed in the
Owner Center sites when an account is
established, and may be modified if other
users have accessed the vehicle or created
accounts. This may result in changes to the
security or functionality of the infotainment
system. Some settings may also be
transferred to a new vehicle, if equipped. For
instructions, in the U.S. see
my.chevrolet.com or in Canada see
mychevrolet.ca or monchevrolet.ca.
Refer to the User Terms and Privacy
Statement for important details. To view,
touch the Settings icon on the Home Page
of the infotainment display.
The settings menu may be organized into
three categories. Select the desired category
by touching System, Apps, or Vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle’s radio, some
features may not be available.To access the personalization menus:
1. Touch Settings on the Home Page on the infotainment display.
2. Touch the desired category to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch the options on the infotainment display to disable or enable a feature.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of the
Settings menu.
System
The menu may contain the following:
Time / Date
Use the following features to set the clock:
.Automatic Time and Date: Touch Off or
On to enable or disable automatic update
of the time and date. When this feature
is on, the time and date cannot be
manually set.
.Set Time: Touch to manually set the time
using the controls on the infotainment
display.
.Set Date: Touch to manually set the date
using the controls on the infotainment
display.
.Automatic Time Zone (If Equipped): Touch
Off or On to disable or enable automatic
update of the time zone based on vehicle
location. When this feature is on, the
time zone cannot be manually set.
.Select Time Zone: Touch to manually set
the time zone. Touch a time zone from
the list.
.Use 24-hour Format: Touch to specify the
clock format shown.
Touch Off or On to disable or enable.
Language
This will set the display language used on
the infotainment display. It may also use
the selected language for voice recognition
and audio feedback. Touch Language and
touch the appropriate language.
Phones
Touch to connect to a different cell phone or
mobile device source, disconnect a cell
phone or media device, or delete a cell
phone or media device.
Wi-Fi Networks
This will show connected and available Wi-Fi
networks.

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Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display appears
briefly when the climate controls on the
center stack are adjusted.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically heats or cools the
vehicle to the desired temperature:
.Fan Speed
.Air Delivery Mode
.Air Conditioning
.Recirculation
When AUTO is lit, all functions operate
automatically. Each function can also be
manually set. Functions not manually set
will continue to be automatically controlled. To place the system in full automatic
operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with
22 °C (72 °F) and allow the system time
to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature
as needed for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the
vehicle faster, recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm weather.
The recirculation light will not come on
when automatically controlled. Press
@to
manually select recirculation; press it again
to select outside air.
Do not cover the solar sensor on the top of
the instrument panel near the windshield.
This sensor regulates air temperature based
on sun load. See “Sensors”later in this
section.
Manual Operation
O: Press to turn the climate control system
on or off. When the system is turned off, air
will stop flowing into the cabin. Press
O
again or adjust any of the climate controls to turn the system back on and the airflow
will continue based on the selected climate
control settings.
A:
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed. There is
about a five second delay when the fan is
turned on. Press the knob to turn the fan
off. Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Temperature Control : Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease temperature setting.
Air Delivery Mode Controls : Press
Y,
\,[, or-to change the direction of
the airflow. An indicator light comes on in
the selected mode button.
Changing the mode cancels the automatic
operation and the system goes into
manual mode.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
\: Air is divided between the instrument
panel and floor outlets.

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198 Driving and Operating
5. Shift the transfer case to 2m.
6. Turn the transfer case knob clockwise past the 4
ndetent to N (Neutral) until it
stops and hold it there until the
N (Neutral) light starts flashing. This will
take at least 10 seconds. Then slowly
release the knob to the 4
nposition. The
N (Neutral) light will come on when the
transfer case shift to N (Neutral) is
complete.
7. With the engine running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting
the transmission to R (Reverse), then to
D (Drive). There should be no movement
of the vehicle while shifting the
transmission.
8. Turn the engine off, and the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
9. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park). See Recreational Vehicle Towing
0 299.
Shifting Out of N (Neutral)
To shift: 1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 4. Turn the transfer case shift knob to 2
m.
After the transfer case has shifted out of
N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will
go out.
5. Shift to P (Park).
Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear before
the requested mode indicator light has
stopped flashing could damage the
transfer case.
6. Release the parking brake.
Automatic Transfer Case
Except ZR2
ZR2 Only
For ZR2 locking axle information, see Locking
Rear Axle 0206 and
Locking Front Axle 0207.
For ZR2 Off-Road Mode information, see
Driver Mode Control 0205.
Use the transfer case shift knob next to the
steering wheel to shift into and out of
four-wheel drive.
All of the lights will flash on then off
momentarily when the ignition is turned on.
The light that remains on will indicate the
state of the transfer case.

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Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear before
the requested mode indicator light has
stopped flashing could damage the
transfer case.
If the transmission is in gear and/or moving
more than 5 km/h (3 mph), the 4
nindicator
light will flash for 30 seconds, but will not
complete the shift. After 30 seconds the
transfer case will shift to 4
m. Turn the knob
to 4
mto display the indicator. With the
vehicle moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph),
and the transmission in N (Neutral), attempt
the shift again.
Shifting Out of 4
n
To shift:
1. The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the
transmission in N (Neutral) and the
ignition on. It is best for the vehicle to
be moving 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
2. Turn the knob to 4
m, AUTO, or 2m. Wait
for the 4
m, AUTO, or 2mindicator light
to stop flashing before shifting the
transmission into gear.
Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear before
the requested mode indicator light has
stopped flashing could damage the
transfer case.
If the transmission is in gear and/or moving
more than 5 km/h (3 mph), the 4
m, AUTO,
or 2
mindicator light will flash for
30 seconds but will not complete the shift.
With the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h
(3 mph), and the transmission in N (Neutral),
attempt the shift again.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
To shift:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake and press and hold the brake pedal. See Parking Brake
0 201.
3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition on.
4. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
5. Shift the transfer case to 2
m.
6. Turn the transfer case shift knob clockwise past the 4
ndetent to
N (Neutral) until it stops and hold it
there until the N (Neutral) light starts flashing. This will take at least
10 seconds. Then slowly release the knob
to the 4
nposition. The N (Neutral) light
will come on when the transfer case
shift to N (Neutral) is complete.
7. With the engine running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting
the transmission to R (Reverse), then
shift the transmission to D (Drive). There
should be no movement of the vehicle
while shifting the transmission.
8. Turn the engine off, and the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
9. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park).
Shifting Out of N (Neutral)
To shift: 1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
4. Turn the transfer case shift knob to 2
m.
After the transfer case has shifted out of
N (Neutral), the N (Neutral) light will
go out and the new 2
mstate will be
displayed.

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260 Vehicle Care
2. Remove the two rear lamp assemblyscrews.
3. Pull the rear lamp assembly outboard away from the box side until the
retainers release. There will be a noise
when the retainers release.4. Pull the rear lamp assembly straight backto remove it from the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
7. Replace the bulb, then insert the bulb socket into the rear lamp assembly and
turn clockwise.8. Verify the retainer ring is in the properposition. If the retainer ring is out of
position, it will not engage. Reset the
retainer by pulling it forward with a tool.
9. Push the rear lamp assembly straight in until it is seated against the vehicle.
10. Make sure the rear lamp assembly is flush with the box side.
11. Reinstall the two rear lamp assembly screws.