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24 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle's interior. Do not allow
passengers or pets to remain in the
vehicle when the intrusion sensor is
activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.Make sure all doors and windows
are completely closed.
.Secure any loose items such as sun
glasses.
.Make sure there are no obstructions
blocking the sensors in the front
overhead console.
.Close DVD screens before leaving
the vehicle.Inclination and Intrusion Sensor
Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensor be deactivated
if pets are left in the vehicle or the
vehicle is being transported. With the
vehicle turned off, press
oin the
front overhead console. The indicator
light will come on momentarily,
indicating that these sensors have
been disabled for the next alarm
system arming cycle.
Steering Column Lock
If equipped, the steering column lock
is a theft-deterrent device. This
feature locks the steering column
when the vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened, or when the
driver door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The steering
column unlocks when the vehicle is
turned on.
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
may display one of these messages:
.A message to service the steering
column lock indicates that an issue
has been detected with the column
lock feature and the vehicle should
be serviced.
.A message that the steering column
is locked indicates that the engine
is running, but the steering column
is still locked. It is normal for the
column to be locked during a
remote start, but the column should
unlock after the brake pedal is
pressed and the vehicle is started.
No message will display during a
remote start.

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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Storage Compartments{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in storage compartments. In a
crash, these objects may cause the
cover to open and could result in
injury.
Glove Box
Pull the handle from the side to open
the glove box. Close until it latches.
Use the vehicle key to lock or unlock.
Cupholders
Cupholders in the center console have
a retractable cover. Do not place items
on the cover.
Press the button to open the cover.

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Rear Seat Cupholders
If equipped, pull down the rear seat
armrest to use the cupholders.
Center Console Storage
If equipped, the SD card is used for
navigation. Do not remove the card
from the holder.
Automatic Transmission Shown,Manual Transmission Similar
Press the button and lift to access the
storage area. There is an accessory
power outlet, two USB ports, and an
SD card slot inside. See Power Outlets
0 92 or
USB Port 0154.
If equipped, there is a removable
phone holder to store a phone and the
cord while charging.
Umbrella Storage
Slide a compact umbrella no larger
than 6 cm (2.36 in) in diameter into
the opening on the driver or
passenger door.

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The wiper-activated headlamps
immediately turn off when the
ignition is turned to off, or the
windshield wiper control is turned off.
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 0189.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets:
.Inside the center console
storage area.
.On the rear of the center floor
console.
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories may not
be compatible with the accessory
power outlet and could overload a
vehicle circuit breaker or adapter fuse.
If overloaded, the circuit breaker will
reset after all devices are disconnected
or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is turned off and then back on. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0243.
Wait one minute to allow the circuit breaker to reset before reconnecting
devices or turning RAP back on. If the
problem continues, the issue could be
within your device. Try another
known good device to make sure the
circuit breaker is operating properly.
If this does not resolve your problem,
see your dealer.
It is possible to replace the factory
power outlet with a cigar lighter
receptacle, if desired. This requires the
factory installed circuit breaker to be
replaced with a standard minifuse by
the dealer. A minifuse will not reset
and will have to be replace if blown.
Caution
Failure to replace the circuit
breaker with the minifuse could
overheat the cigar lighter and
damage the vehicle.
When adding electrical equipment, be
sure to follow the proper installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0326.

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The front passenger seat belt reminder
light and chime may come on if an
object is put on the seat such as a
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,
laptop, or other electronic device. To
turn off the reminder light and/or
chime, remove the object from the
seat or buckle the seat belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag
system. It is located in the instrument
cluster. The system check includes the
airbag sensor(s), the passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners, the
airbag modules, the wiring, and the
crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the airbag
system, seeAirbag System 055.
The airbag readiness light comes on
for several seconds when the vehicle is
started. If the light does not come on
then, have it fixed immediately.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in the
vehicle might not inflate in a crash,
or they could even inflate without a
crash. To help avoid injury, have
the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing
system. See Passenger Sensing System
0 61 for important safety information.
The overhead console has a passenger
airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator will
light ON and OFF, and the symbols for
on and off, for several seconds as a
system check. Then, after several more
seconds, the status indicator will light
either ON or OFF, and either the
symbol for on or off, to let you know
the status of the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag.
If the word ON, and the on symbol, is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag and
knee airbag are allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF, and the off symbol, is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the passenger
sensing system has turned off the
front outboard passenger frontal
airbag and knee airbag.

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.Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the tone,
and adjusting the speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in advance
so they can be called easily by
pressing a single control or by using
a single voice command.
See Distracted Driving 0217.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise
in the vehicle’s interior. ANC requires
the factory-installed audio system,
radio, speakers, amplifier (if
equipped), induction system, and
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your dealer
if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled
by using the infotainment display,
controls on the center console,
steering wheel controls, and voice
recognition.
1.O(Power and Mute) Knob
.When off, press theOknob to
turn the system on.
.Turn to decrease or increase
the volume.
.Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.Press to mute/unmute the
system when on.
.When the power is on and the
system is not muted, a quick
status pane will display when
the knob is pressed. Pressing
the knob will mute the system
and trigger this pane to show
a long press is required to
actually power down the
system.
2.VKnob
.Turn to highlight a feature.
Press to activate the
highlighted feature.
3.{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the Home Page.
See “Home Page ”later in this
section.
Press to exit Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay. To enter back
into Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay, press and hold. See
Apple CarPlay and Android
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Infotainment System
Sound Menu
From any of the audio source main
pages, touch Sound to display the
following:
Equalizer :Touch to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, and Surround (if
equipped) using the options on the
infotainment display.
Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust by
using the controls on the
infotainment display or by tapping/
dragging the crosshair.
Sound Mode (If Equipped)
.Bose Centerpoint surround sound
systems have four sound modes:
‐Normal: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for all
seating positions.
‐ Driver: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for the
driver.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to provide
the best sound for the rear seat
occupants. ‐
Centerpoint: Turns on Bose
Centerpoint surround technology.
This setting creates a surround
sound from nearly any audio
source: existing stereo and MP3
players. For more information on
Bose Centerpoint surround
technology, see
www.boseautomotive.com.
.AKG surround sound systems have
two sound modes:
‐Normal: Adjusts the audio to
provide the best sound for all
seating positions.
‐ Rear: Adjusts the audio to provide
the best sound for the rear seat
occupants.
Finding a Station
Seeking a Station
From the AM, FM, or SXM (if
equipped) option, press
7or6on
the console controls or from the AM
or FM menu, touch
7or6to search
for the previous or next strong station
or channel.
Browsing Stations
Touch the Browse option to list all
available stations or channels.
Navigate up and down through all
stations and channels by scrolling the
list. Touch the station you want to
listen to. Touch
Hto save the station
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the
SiriusXM signal for a period of time.
Some cellular services may interfere
with SXM reception causing loss of
signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making
or receiving calls, charging, or just
having the mobile device on may
cause static interference in the radio.
Unplug the mobile device or turn it
off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for
radio, navigation, and OnStar,
depending on the equipped options.
Keep clear of obstructions for clearreception. If the vehicle has a sunroof,
and it is open, reception can also be
affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such as SD
cards, USB devices, and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system
operation or performance. Avoid use if
the content or origin cannot be
trusted.
USB Port
Audio stored on a USB device may be
listened to.
The vehicle may be equipped with two
USB ports in the center console under
the armrest. These ports are for data
and charging. There may also be two
USB ports for charging only at the rear
of the center console.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all
accessory cables from the vehicle
when not in use. Accessory cables
left plugged into the vehicle,
unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical
short if the unconnected end comes
in contact with liquids or another
power source such as the accessory
power outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port.
Audio extensions supported by the
USB may include:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP
Gracenote
When plugging in a USB device,
Gracenote service builds voice tags for
music. Voice tags allow artists, albums