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Introduction 5
1.Air Vents 0121.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 092.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 95.
3. Turn and Lane-Change Signals 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 083.
4. Instrument Cluster 072.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 083.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 068.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 069.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 094.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 093.
8. Infotainment. See Introduction097.
9. Power Outlets 070.
10. Climate Control Systems 0119.
11. Heated Front Seats 028 (If Equipped).
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 143 (If Equipped) or Manual
Transmission 0144 (If Equipped).
13. Parking Brake 0146.
14. Auxiliary Jack 0106. 15.
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0136
or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0134.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 068 (If
Equipped).
17. Horn 068.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 068 (Out
of View).
19. Cruise Control 0149 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 154 (If Equipped).
20. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0147.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0156 (If
Equipped).
21. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0188.
22. Hood Release. See Hood0163.
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 075.
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Infotainment System 97
Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 103
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 112
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . 117Introduction
Read the following pages to become familiar
with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for too
long or too often while using any
infotainment feature can cause a crash.
You or others could be injured or killed.
Do not give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving. Limit
your glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use voice
commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid distraction
by disabling some functions when driving.
These functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment features
are also available through the instrument
cluster and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, and infotainment
display controls.
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1.{
.Press to go to the Home Page. See
“Home Page”following.
2.
g
.Radio: Press and release to go to the
previous station or channel. Press and
hold to fast seek the previous
strongest station.
.USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to
the previous content. Press and hold
to fast rewind.
3.
O
.When off, pressOto turn the
system on. Press and hold to turn off.
.When on, pressOto mute the
system and display a status pane.
Press
Oagain to unmute the system.
.Turn to decrease or increase the
volume.
4.
d
.Radio: Press and release to go to the
next strongest station or channel.
Press and hold to fast seek the next
strongest station.
.USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to
the next content. Press and hold to
fast forward.
5.
5
.Press and release to access the phone
screen, answer an incoming call,
or access the device home screen.
Home Page
The Home Page is where application icons
are accessed. Some features are disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
Slide a finger left/right across the screen to
access the pages of icons.
Managing Home Page Icons 1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to edit that icon.
2. Drag the icon to a new location on the Home Page.
Using the System
Infotainment Display Icons
Infotainment display icons show when
available. When a function is unavailable,
the icon may gray out. When a function is
selected, the icon may highlight.
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the active
audio source page. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SXM, MyMedia, USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth.
Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone
main page. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0108
or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 109.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings0113.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate
Apple CarPlay (if equipped) after a
supported device is connected. See Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto 0112.
Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon to activate
Android Auto (if equipped) after a supported
device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0112.
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Fling or Swipe
Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a
list, or change page views. Do this by
placing a finger on the screen then moving
it rapidly up and down or right and left.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle
Information and Radio Displays
For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or
vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to
wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surface
with the microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle
brush to remove dirt that could scratch the
surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by
gently rubbing to clean. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically hand wash
the microfiber cloth separately, using mild
soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
Rinse thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon
to display the active audio source page.
Choose from a list of the three most
recently used sources listed at the left side
of the screen. Choose More to display a list
of available resources. Examples of available
sources are AM, FM, SXM, MyMedia, USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth.
Infotainment System Sound Menu
From any of the audio source main pages,
touch Sound to display the following:
Equalizer :Touch to adjust Bass, Midrange,
and Treble using the controls on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust using the
controls on the infotainment display or by
tapping/dragging the crosshair.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SXM screen, touch©
or¨to search for the previous or next
strong station.
Browsing Stations
From the AM, FM, or SXM screen, touch
Browse to list all available stations. Navigate
up and down through all stations by
scrolling the list. Touch the station you want
to listen to. Touch
Hto save the station
or channel as a favorite.
If equipped, touch Update Station List to
update the active stations in your area.
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Select from one of the following Browse
options to save a favorite:
Playlists :Touch
Hnext to any playlist to
store the playlist as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite playlist.
The first song in the playlist begins to play.
Artists : Touch
Hnext to any artist to
store the artist as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite artist. The first
song in the artist list begins to play.
Songs : Touch
Hnext to any song to store
the song as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite song.
Albums : Touch
Hnext to any album to
store the album as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite album. The first
song in the album list begins to play.
Genres : Touch
Hnext to any genre to
store the genre as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite genre. The first
song of the genre begins to play.
Podcasts : Touch
Hnext to any podcast to
store the podcast as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite podcast.
The podcast begins to play. Audiobooks :
Touch
Hnext to any
audiobook to store the audiobook as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a
favorite audiobook. The first chapter in the
audiobook begins to play.
Media Playback and Mute
USB playback will be paused if the system is
muted. If the steering wheel mute control is
pressed again, playback will resume.
If the source is changed while in mute,
playback resumes and audio will unmute.
Auxiliary Jack
This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in
the center stack. Possible auxiliary audio
sources include:
.Laptop computer
.Audio music player
This jack is not an audio output. Do not
plug headphones into the auxiliary input
jack. Set up an auxiliary device while the
vehicle is parked.
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the
auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, the system can
play audio from the device over the vehicle
speakers. If an auxiliary device has already been
connected, but a different source is currently
active, touch More and select AUX to make
the source active.
Shuffle and Browse are not available in the
AUX source menu.
Bluetooth Audio
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See
Bluetooth (Overview)
0 108 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 109.
Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the phone/device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is present, check the
volume setting on both your phone/device
and the infotainment system.
Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list on
the left of the screen or by touching More
and then selecting the Bluetooth device.
To play music via Bluetooth: 1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.
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Warning (Continued)
or extension cord, could make it
overheat and cause a fire, property
damage, electric shock, and injury.
.Do not operate the vehicle with the
heater cord permanently attached to
the vehicle. Possible heater cord and
thermostat damage could occur.
.While in use, do not let the heater
cord touch vehicle parts or sharp
edges. Never close the hood on the
heater cord.
.Before starting the vehicle, unplug the
cord, reattach the cover to the plug,
and securely fasten the cord. Keep the
cord away from any moving parts.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was
before to keep it away from moving
engine parts.
The length of time the heater should remain
plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a
dealer in the area where you will be parking
the vehicle for the best advice on this.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
When the ignition is turned from on to off,
the following features (if equipped) will
continue to function for up to 10 minutes,
or until the driver door is opened. These
features will also work when the ignition is
in RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY:
.Infotainment System
.Power Windows (during RAP this
functionality will be lost when any door
is opened)
.Sunroof (during RAP this functionality will
be lost when any door is opened)
.Auxiliary Power Outlet
.Audio System
.OnStar System
Shifting Into Park
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake0146.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever
and pushing the lever all the way
toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition off. For key access vehicles, push the ignition key in, toward
the steering column and then turn the
ignition off. 4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can leave the vehicle with the
ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is
in P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission)
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle
with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park)
with the parking brake firmly set. The
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine
is running. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and move
the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting
Into Park 0140.
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FusesUsage
HVAC CNTR/ECC HVAC control module/ECC
IPC Instrument cluster
TCM Transmission control module
RDO Radio
BCM1 (AT S&S) Body control module 1 (CVT stop and start)
SBSA/RPA SBSA/Rear park assist DLC Data link connector
ESCL Electric steering column lock
SDM Sensing and diagnostic module
TRANSD DC-DC converter AQI Virtual key pass system module
ETCS Electronic toll collection system
LPM Linear power module
PEPS Passive entry/Passive start Fuses
Usage
DLIS (Non AT S&S) Discrete logic ignition
switch (non-CVT stop
and start)
FCA Forward collision alert IPC Instrument cluster
RLAD Reflected LED alert display
HLLD SW Headlamp leveling switch
FRT PWR WNDW Front power window REAR
PWR WNDW Rear power window
– –
MTA Automated manual transmission module
APO Auxiliary power outlet
S/ROOF Sunroof CGM Central gate module – –
BCM8 Body control module 8 BCM7 Body control module 7
BCM6 Body control module 6 Fuses
Usage
BCM5 Body control module 5
BCM4 Body control module 4 BCM3 Body control module 3
BCM2 (Non AT S&S) Body control module 2
(non-CVT stop and start)
BCM1 (Non AT S&S) Body control module 1
(non-CVT stop and start)
DLIS (AT S&S) Discrete logic ignition switch (CVT stop and
start)
SWC BKLT Steering wheel controls backlighting
– –
TRANS (200/ 400W)/
LOGISTICS DC DC converter/
Logistics
EXP PWR WNDW Driver express power window
BLWR Blower motor
HTD/SEAT Front heated seats
HVAC CNTR HVAC module HTD/STR Heated steering wheel
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260 Index
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 103
B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 211
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 182 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 162
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162, 176, 211, Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 75
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257