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148 Infotainment System
.A Bluetooth smartphone with music
capability can be paired to the vehicle as
a smartphone and a music player at the
same time.
.Up to 10 devices can be paired to the
Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled when the
vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to be completed once,
unless the pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone is
deleted from the system.
.If multiple paired cell phones are within
range of the system, the system connects
to the paired cell phone that is set to
First to Connect. If there is no cell phone
set to First to Connect, it will link to the
cell phone which was used last. To link to
a different paired cell phone, see“Linking
to a Different Phone” later in this section.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
If equipped, Near Field Communication (NFC)
allows compatible smartphones to be paired
to the infotainment system. To begin the
pairing process: 1. Refer to the smartphone’s user manual to verify it is NFC-compatible.
2. Unlock the smartphone. 3. Enable NFC on the smartphone if it is
disabled. The NFC icon should be in the
status bar of the smartphone.
4. Hold the smartphone 2.54 cm (1 in) or less from the NFC sensor located above
the infotainment screen. See Instrument
Panel Overview 04.
5. Once pairing begins, a pop-up message with a six-digit code will appear on the
smartphone and the infotainment
display.
6. Select Yes on the smartphone to confirm the pairing process. A chime will sound
when pairing begins.
Multiple smartphones can be paired using
this technology.
Functionality varies by model and region.
Full functionality requires compatible
Bluetooth and smartphone, as well as USB
connectivity for some devices.
Pairing a Phone 1. Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled on the cell phone before the pairing
process is started.
2. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the phone icon on the shortcut tray
near the bottom of the display. 3. Touch Phones at the top of the
infotainment display. There is also a
Connect Phones option in the middle of
the Phone display which will shortcut to
the Phone List menu.
4. Touch Add Phone.
5. Select the vehicle name shown on the infotainment display from your cell
phone’s Bluetooth Settings list.
6. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to confirm the six-digit code showing on
the infotainment display and touch Pair.
The code on the cell phone and
infotainment display will need to be
acknowledged for a successful pair.
7. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See
the cell phone manufacturer's user guide
for information on this process. Once the
cell phone is paired, it will show under
Connected.
8. If the vehicle name does not appear on your cell phone, there are a few ways to
start the pairing process over:
.Turn the cell phone’s Bluetooth off
and then back on.

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Declining a Call
There are two ways to decline a call:
.Presscon the steering wheel controls.
.Touch Ignore on the infotainment display.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the
Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call
Press
gto answer, then touch Switch on
the infotainment display.
Declining a Call
Press
cto decline, then touch Ignore on
the infotainment display
Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting
Calls Only)
To switch between calls, touch Phone on the
Home Page to display Call View. While in
Call View, touch the call information of the
call on hold to change calls.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be supported on the
Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work. To start a three-way call while in a
current call:
1. In the Call View, touch Add Call to add another call.
2. Initiate the second call by selecting from Recents, Contacts, or Keypad.
3. When the second call is active, touch the merge icon to conference the three-way
call together.
Ending a Call
.Presscon the steering wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment display,
next to a call, to end only that call.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send
numbers during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone system. Use the
Keypad to enter the number.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay capability may be available through
a compatible smartphone. If available, the
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons will
change from gray to color on the Home
Page of the infotainment display. To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:
For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance, it is
highly recommended to use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket
or third-party cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
accept the terms and conditions on both
the infotainment system and the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon USB connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.

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For Wireless Phone Projection
Verify your phone is wireless compatible by
visiting the Google Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay support page.1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, there are two ways to set up wireless projection:
.Connect your Android phone or Apple
iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance,
it is highly recommended to use the
device’s factory-provided USB cable.
Aftermarket or third-party cables may
not work.
.Connecting the phone over Bluetooth.
See Bluetooth (Overview) 0147 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 147.
3. Make sure wireless is turned on the phone for wireless projection to work. 4. When the phone is first connected to
activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
agree to the terms and conditions on
both the infotainment system and the
phone.
5. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon wireless connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Wireless Carplay and/or Wireless Android
Auto may experience occasional service
disruption due to outside Wi-Fi interference.
To disconnect the phones wireless
projection: 1. Select Settings from the Home Page.
2. Select Phones
3. Touch
4next to the phone to be
disconnected.
4. Turn off Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page. Features are subject to change. For further
information on how to set up Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, see
my.chevrolet.com.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is
subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy.
Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support see https://support.google.com/
androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or
Google may change or suspend availability
at any time. Android Auto, Android, Google,
Google Play, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
Press
{on the center stack to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
hold
{on the center stack.
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.

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256 Vehicle Care
To Access:1. Open the top cover.
2. Remove the top cover by pushing inward on the latch.
3. Pull the cover upward.
To Install: 1. Insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel.
2. Align the clip with the slots in the instrument panel.
3. Press the cover into place.
See your dealer if additional assistance is
needed.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses and relays shown. Fuses Usage
F1 –
F2 Front wiper
F3 Cooling fan 1
F4 –
F5 Cooling fan 2
F6 Front blower Fuses Usage
F7 Automatic level control
F8 Shifter interface board module
F9 –
F10 Display IP cluster/HVAC/ Center stack module
F11 USB
F12 –

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334 Index
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124, 134
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Underhood Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
P
Panel, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Park (cont'd)
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 85
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . 173
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . .142
Performance Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . 151
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Power (cont'd)
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . 136
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231, 251, 278, Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 316
R
Radio HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Traction Control/Electronic StabilityControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 162
Transmission Dual Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Dual Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Dual Clutch Fluid Life System . . . . . . . . . . 242
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . 313
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 107
U
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . . . . 234
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . 317
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77