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Deploy Running Boards
This feature moves the running boards to a
deployed position so they can be used with
the doors closed.
Touch Off or Deploy.
Seating Position
Touch and the following may display:
.Seat Entry Memory
.Seat Exit Memory
Seat Entry Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored 1 or 2 button positions
when the ignition is changed from off to on
or ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats040.
Touch Off or On.
Seat Exit Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit button position when
the ignition is changed from on or ACC/
ACCESSORY to off and the driver door is
open. See Memory Seats 040.
Touch Off or On.
Suspension
Touch and the following may display:
.Service Mode
.Alignment Mode
Service Mode
This feature disables the air suspension
system and is used to prevent unintended
raising or lowering of the suspension..
Touch Off or On.
Alignment Mode
This feature will optimize the vehicle height
to provide the most accurate wheel
alignment.
Touch Off or On.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” underSettings 0187.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment system and
steering wheel controls. It may also limit
access to vehicle storage locations,
if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the
system. Touch Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Universal Remote System
See
Radio Frequency Statement 0409.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers, security

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps turn on briefly at
night, or in areas with limited lighting,
when
Kis pressed on the remote key. After
about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off
when any door is opened, the unlock button
on the remote key is pressed, or when the
ignition is switched off. All interior lights
turn on and then the dome and remaining
interior lamps dim to off after 20 seconds.
Entry lighting feature for exterior lighting
can be changed by Vehicle Locator Lights.
See Vehicle Locator Lights under Vehicle
Personalization 0124.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when the driver
door is opened after the ignition is turned
off. The dome lamp comes on after the
ignition is turned off. The exterior lamps and
dome lamp remain on after the door is
closed for a set amount of time, then
automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
turning the exterior lamp control off.
The exit lighting for exterior lights can be
changed. See Vehicle Personalization 0124.
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM), which estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then
adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low,
the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring
the charge back up. When the state of
charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. The
voltmeter gauge or the voltage display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped, may show the voltage moving
up or down. This is normal. If there is a
problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for
all vehicles. This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all the power that
is needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of
the following are on, such as: headlamps,
high beams, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats,
engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
plugged into accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of
the battery. It does this by balancing the
generator's output and the vehicle's
electrical needs. It can increase engine idle
speed to generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power
demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or
levels, without being noticeable. In rare
cases at the highest levels of corrective
action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a DIC message might be

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RSI Video App Front Screen
The RSI Video App will allow a front user to
control the Rear Seat Video Screen sources.
To access the RSI Video App, touch the RSI
Video App icon from the Home Page.
The Rear Screens may be powered on or off
from the RSI Video App. Touch the Rear
Screen 1 or Rear Screen 2 icons to select a
screen. Touch the 1-2 icon to view both Rear
Screens together. Touching the Power icon
next to the highlighted screen icon will turn
that screen on or off. Both screens can be
powered on or off by pressing the POWER
ALL button.
The audio for the rear users can be muted
by the front user by pressing the mute icon
associated with the left or right rear screen
on the Rear Video App screen, or both rear
screens by pressing the MUTE ALL button.The current source from the desired Rear
Screen can also be shown on the other Rear
Screen by pressing the Share button on the
lower right side of the RSI Video App
screens.
Content can be searched for the selected
source by pressing the Browse button on
the right side of the RSI Video App screen.
Source Selecting from the RSI Video App
Sources may be selected for the highlighted
Rear Screen. Select Source from the RSI App
screen, then select from the list of available
sources shown on the RSI Sources screen.
Touch More to display additional available
sources.
Playback Controls USB Sources
Playback controls include:
.6or7(Next Track/Previous Track) :
Touch
6to skip ahead or7to skip
back tracks. Touch
7less than
five seconds into the current track to start
at the beginning of the previous track.
Touch
7more than five seconds into the
current track to start at the beginning of
the current track.
.6or7(Fast Forward/Fast Rewind) :
Touch and hold
6or7for
approximately one and one-half seconds
to fast forward or fast rewind. If
6or
7are held for approximately
six seconds, the rate of fast forward or
fast rewind will increase.

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.porj(Play or Pause): Touchpto play
or touch
jto pause depending on the
current selection.
.Listen: Touch Listen to hear the audio
source on the vehicle speakers.
Headphones
1. Power Indicator Light
2. Channel 1 or 2 Switch
3. Volume Control
4. Power Button
5. Battery Cover
The RSI includes two or four new 2-channel
digital wireless headphones, depending on
the vehicle model. The headphones are used
to listen to various multimedia. The wireless
headphones have a power button, Channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume control. The
digital headphones cannot be interchanged
with previous models of GM headphones.
Press the power button to turn on the
headphones. A light on the headphones
should come on. A flashing light indicates
the headphones are not in range. Move
them closer to the forward overhead screen
until the light stops flashing. If the light
does not come on, check the batteries.
Intermittent sound or static can also indicate
weak batteries. See
“Battery Replacement”
later in this section.
Turn the headphones off when they are not
in use.
Press the center of the right side of the
headphone to change the channel. Channel 1
will provide audio associated with
screen 1 and channel 2 will provide audio
associated with screen 2.
Infrared transmitters are on the top of the
right seatback video screen. The headphones
shut off automatically to save the battery
power if the RSI system is off or if the
headphones are out of range of the
transmitters for more than three minutes.
Moving too far forward or stepping out of
the vehicle can cause the headphones to
lose the signal or have static. Use the volume control on the headphones
to adjust the volume.
For best audio performance, wear the
headphones as indicated with L (Left) and
R (Right) on the ear pads. Do not let
anything cover the ear pads.
Caution
Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Storage
in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool,
dry place.
If the foam ear pads become worn or
damaged, the pads can be replaced
separately. To purchase replacement ear
pads, call 1-888-293-3332 or contact your
dealer.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries: 1. Loosen the screw to the battery door on the left side of the headphones.
2. Slide the battery door open.
3. Replace the two AAA batteries.

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Teen Driver restrictions will be
applied whenever this key is used to
operate the vehicle.
.If the transmitter key has already
been registered, the option to
remove the key displays. If Remove is
touched, the transmitter key is no
longer registered. A confirmation
message displays, and Teen Driver
restrictions will not be applied if this
transmitter key is used to operate
the vehicle.
In vehicles with a pushbutton start system,
if a Teen Driver and a non-Teen Driver key
are both present at start up, the vehicle will
recognize the non-Teen Driver key to start
the vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will not
be active.
For a keyed ignition system: 1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN. 5. Touch Setup Keys. The system displays
instructions for registering or
unregistering a key. A confirmation
message displays.
Manage Settings
Audio Volume Limit : Allows the audio
volume limit to be turned on or off. Touch
Set Audio Volume Limit to choose the
maximum allowable audio volume level.
Set Audio Volume Limit : Allows a
maximum radio volume to be set. Use the
arrows to choose the maximum allowable
level for the audio volume.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter : Limits the
maximum speed of the vehicle. When the
speed limiter is turned on and the vehicle is
started with a Teen Driver key, the DIC
displays a message that the top speed is
limited.
On certain vehicles, when the Speed Limiter
is turned ON, the vehicle’s maximum
acceleration will be limited. The DIC will
display a message that the acceleration is
limited.
Teen Driver Speed Warning : Allows the
speed warning to be turned on or off. Touch
Set Teen Driver Speed Warning to set the
warning speed. Set Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Displays a
warning in the DIC when exceeding a
selectable speed. Choose the desired speed
warning level. The speed warning does not
limit the speed of the vehicle.
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter (if
equipped) : Allows the SiriusXM Explicit
Content Filter to be turned ON or OFF.
When ON, the teen driver will not be able
to listen to SiriusXM stations that contain
explicit content, and the Explicit Content
Filter selection in the Audio Settings will be
unavailable for change.
When Teen Driver is Active:
.If equipped with Buckle to Drive, shifting
out of P (Park) will be prevented if the
driver seat belt, and in some vehicles the
front passenger seat belt, is not buckled.
.The radio will mute when the driver seat
belt, and in some vehicles the front
passenger seat belt, is not buckled. The
audio from any device paired to the
vehicle will also be muted.
.An object placed on the front passenger
seat, such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device, could cause the passenger sensing
system to falsely sense an unbuckled
front passenger and mute the radio.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . 207
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . 209
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. MAX Defrost
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. A/C (Air Conditioning)
5. Heated Seat & Heated Backrest
6. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
7. Heated Seat
8. Vented Seat 9. Recirculation
10. Rear Climate Control
11. Power Button
12. Fan Control
13. Rear Climate Power Button
14. Rear Window Defogger
15. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

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Rear Climate Display
1. Rear Climate Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Outside Temperature Display
4. Sync (Synchronized Temperatures)
5. Rear Control Lockout
6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. On/Off (Power)
Automatic Operation
AUTO : Press AUTO to automatically control
the temperature, air delivery, and fan speed
for rear seat passengers. A is indicated in
the display when automatic operation is
active.
If any of the rear climate control settings
are manually adjusted, full automatic
operation is canceled. Press AUTO to return
to full automatic operation.
The display only indicates climate control
functions when the system is in rear
independent mode.
Manual Operation
9: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn
completely counterclockwise to turn the
fan/power off.
TEMP : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the airflow
temperature into the passenger area. If the
SYNC button is pressed on the front climate
controls, the rear climate temperature is
linked to the driver temperature setting. MODE :
Press to change the direction of the
airflow in the vehicle. Repeatedly press the
button until the desired mode appears on
the display. Multiple presses will cycle
through the delivery selections.
MorL: If equipped, pressMorLto
heat the left or right outboard seat cushion.
See Heated Rear Seats 044.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the center and on
the side of the instrument panel.
Move the slider knobs to change the
direction of the airflow. To close the vent,
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Rear System Air Vents
This vehicle has four round or rectangular
air vents in the headliner above the second
and third row seats.
Press on the center vane rear edge to open
the round outlet. Use the center vane to
rotate the outlet and change the direction
of the airflow. Press on the center vane
leading edge to shut off the air flow.
Move the slider knob on rectangular vents
and rotate the outlet barrel left to right to
change the direction of the air flow and to
shut off the air flow.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air inlets at the base of the
windshield that could block the flow of
air into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.When you enter a vehicle in cold
weather, press the fan up button to the
maximum fan level before driving. This
helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance of
fogging the inside of the window.
.Keep the air path under the front seats
clear of objects to help circulate the air
inside of the vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
can adversely affect the performance of
the system. Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule0386. To find out
what type of filter to use, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0396.