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TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain
setting. This setting can be adjusted
from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer
connected or disconnected.
TRAILER OUTPUT shows the power
output to the trailer any time a trailer
with electric brakes is connected.
Output is displayed as a bar graph.
Dotted lines may appear in the
OUTPUT display if a trailer is not
connected.
Oil Life :Shows an estimate of the
oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
will appear on the display. The oil
should be changed as soon as
possible. See Engine Oil0373. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0455.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until the
next oil change. To reset, see
Engine
Oil Life System 0375.
Fuel Economy : Displays information
about current and average fuel
economy.
Oil Pressure : Shows the engine oil
pressure in kPa (kilopascals)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Engine Hours : Shows the total
number of hours the engine has run.
Coolant Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the coolant in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Transmission Fluid Temperature :
Shows the temperature of the
automatic transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Air Filter Life : Shows an estimate of
the engine air filter’s remaining useful
life and the state of the system.
Engine Air Filter Life 95% means 95%
of the current air filter life remains.
Messages will display based on the
engine air filter life and the state of the system. When the REPLACE AT
NEXT OIL CHANGE message displays,
the engine air filter should be replaced
at the time of the next oil change.
When the REPLACE SOON message
displays, the engine air filter should
be replaced at the earliest
convenience.
The Air Filter Life display must be
reset after the engine air filter
replacement. To reset, see
Engine Air
Filter Life System 0377.
Brake Pad Life : This displays an
estimate of the remaining life of the
front and rear brake pads. Messages
will display based on brake pad wear
and the state of the system. Reset the
Brake Pad Life display after replacing
the brake pads. See Brake Pad Life
System 0384.
Tire Pressure : Shows the
approximate pressures of all four tires.
Tire pressure is displayed in either
kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi). If the pressure is
low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0411 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0412.
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Off :Allows for no information to be
displayed in the cluster info display
areas.
Right Zone
Audio Now Playing : Displays the
actively playing audio.
Navigation : Displays a variety of
navigation information.
Audio and Navigation : Displays both
audio and navigation information
together.
Off : Allows for no information to be
displayed in the cluster info display
areas.
Vehicle Information
The following are all possible vehicle
information features.
To access the vehicle information
menu, press
Ton the Multi
Function Controller (MFC) or touch
Tfrom the list of home page icons
displayed on the left side of the
infotainment display.
The Vehicle Information App will
display 3 cards per page. The currently displayed page of cards
is remembered from the last ignition
cycle.
The menu may contain the following
cards:
.Notifications
.Oil Life
.Tire Pressure
.Fuel Economy
.Average Speed
.Timer
.Diesel Exhaust Fluid
.Fuel Filter Life
.Off-Road
.Engine Hours
.Battery Voltage
.Oil Pressure
.Trailer Brake
.Coolant Temperature
.Transmission Fluid Temp
.Air Filter Life
.Brake Pad Life
.Traction and Stability
.Time and Date
.Efficiency Gauge
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information about the operation of
the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The image is projected
through the HUD lens on top of the
instrument panel. The information
appears as an image focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as
a parking aid, you may misjudge
the distance and damage your
vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid.
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The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed in
either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio, and the units of
measurement is changed through the
instrument cluster. SeeSettings0205.
HUD Display on the Windshield
Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped, the HUD may display some
of the following vehicle information
and vehicle messages or alerts:
.Speed
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Driver Assistance Features
.Vehicle Messages
Some vehicle messages or alerts
displayed in the HUD may be cleared
by using the steering wheel controls.
The HUD control is on a touchscreen
to the left of the instrument cluster.
HUD controls are also available on the
infotainment screen. See Settings
0 205. To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Touch HUD on the touchscreen to the left of the instrument cluster.
4. Touch the icons above and below Height and Brightness to adjust
the HUD.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. Adjust as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light
up depending on the angle and
position of sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Option
If equipped, this feature under the
HUD Options menu of the
infotainment screen allows for
adjusting the angle of the HUD image.
See Settings 0205.
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HUD Rotation: Press the icons above
and below Rotation to adjust the
angle of the HUD display. This feature
may only be available in P (Park).
Speed Limit Style Adjustment
If equipped, the speed limit style can
be changed to a speed limit bar or
speed limit sign from the Options
menu in the instrument cluster. Press
the thumbwheel while Speed Limit
Style is highlighted to change the
speed sign style or to turn it off.HUD Views
English Shown, Metric Similar
Speed View : This displays the
speedometer reading in English or
metric units, and speed limit. Some
information only appears on vehicles
that have these features, and when
they are active.
English Shown, Metric Similar Active Safety View :
This displays the
speed view along with a driver
assistance graphic on the left. Driver
assistance graphics show your vehicle,
vehicle ahead, gap setting, and lane
status information. In addition to
driver assistance graphics, pedestrian
advisory and trailer sway indicators
will be displayed.
English Shown, Metric Similar
Navigation View : This displays the
speed view along with indicators for
vehicle ahead, Lane Departure
Warning/Lane Keep Assist, trailer
sway, and pedestrian advisory.
Turn-by-turn navigation information
is shown during active route. The
compass heading is displayed when
navigation routing is not active.
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Navigation turn-by-turn Alerts shown
in the instrument cluster may also be
displayed in any HUD view.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to
remove any dirt or film that could
reduce the sharpness or clarity of the
HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the
lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
Check that:
.Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
.The HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
.The HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
.Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
.The windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield Replacement
0 389.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple messages
may appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by pressing
the thumbwheel. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see
your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is reduced.
A reduction in propulsion power can
affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your
destination. Under certain conditions
the performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message stays
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on, or displays repeatedly, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the ignition has been
off for two minutes.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle
speed has been limited to the speed
displayed. The limited speed is a
protection for various propulsion and
vehicle systems, such as lubrication,
thermal, brakes, suspension, Teen
Driver if equipped, or tires.
(If equipped with a diesel engine, see
the Duramax Diesel supplement.)–
For Diesel
Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available. For System and Search functions, see
Settings
0205.
To access the vehicle
personalization menu: 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch Vehicle 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 setting.
The menu may contain the following:
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.
Teen Driver
See
Teen Driver 0209.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message
when the rear door has been opened
before or during operation of the
vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Buckle to Drive
This feature can prevent shifting out
of Park when the driver, and if
applicable the front passenger, seat
belt is not buckled. See Buckle To Drive
0 59.
Touch Off or On.
The vehicle may need to be restarted
to activate this feature.
Super Cruise Lane Change
When on, the vehicle can change
lanes while Super Cruise is active. The
vehicle will only steer to change lanes
when traffic allows.
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Touch Off, Turn Signal Activated,
or Automatic.
Driver Mode Customization
Touch and the following may display:
My Mode
.Engine Sound
.Steering
.Suspension
For information on the range of
settings, see “Driver Mode
Customization ”in Driver Mode Control
0 267.
Visualization
This setting shows handling and
performance settings on the
infotainment display when changing
drive modes.
Touch Off or On.
Climate
Touch and the following may display:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Auto Cooled Seats
.Auto Heated Seats
.Rear Climate On Startup
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
.Auto Air Distribution
Auto Fan Speed
This setting controls the amount of
airf low when the climate control is set
to Auto.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Cooled Seats
This feature will automatically turn on
seat cooling at vehicle start up when
the cabin temperature is significantly
warmer than desired. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 048.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Heated Seats
This feature will automatically turn on
seat heating at vehicle start up when
the cabin temperature is significantly
cooler than desired. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 048.
If equipped with Auto Heated Steering
Wheel, this feature will turn on when
the Auto Heated Seats turn on.
Touch Off or On. Rear Climate on Startup
This setting controls the rear climate
system behavior at vehicle startup.
Mimic Front will sync the rear
settings with the front driver climate
settings.
Touch Off or Mimic Front.
Auto Defog
This setting automatically directs air
to the windshield to assist in
defogging, based on temperature and
humidity conditions.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns on
the rear window defogger on based on
temperature and humidity conditions.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Air Distribution
This setting controls the way air flows
in the vehicle when using Auto
Climate Control.
Touch Direct Airflow, Normal Airflow,
or Diffuse Airflow.
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Collision/Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Alert Type
.Forward Collision System
.Front Pedestrian Detection
.Intersection Stop Alert
.Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
.Lane Change Alert
.Seat Belt Tightening
.Park Assist
.Park Assist Towbar
.Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Super Cruise Lane Change
.Rear Pedestrian Detection
Alert Type
This feature sets the type of alert from
the driver assistance systems to help
avoid crashes.
Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
Forward Collision System
This setting can alert of a potential
crash with a detected vehicle ahead
and can apply brakes to help reduce a
collision’s severity. Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This feature may help avoid or reduce
the harm caused by front-end crashes
with nearby pedestrians. See
Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System 0323.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Intersection Stop Alert
This feature alerts the driver when the
vehicle is about to go through a red
light or when the vehicle enters an
intersection and detects a potential
crash with a vehicle crossing ahead.
Touch Off or Alert.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
This setting determines if an alert will
appear when Adaptive Cruise Control
brings the vehicle to a complete stop
and the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving again. See Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced) 0275.
Touch Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display on the outside mirror to help
you avoid crashing into a vehicle in your blind spot, or rapidly
approaching your blind spot, during a
lane change maneuver. See
Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0327.
Touch Off or On.
Seat Belt Tightening
This setting automatically adjusts
your seat belts to a snug fit when
buckled. The seat belts tighten when
you first buckle up and during rough
driving or road conditions.
Touch Off or On.
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0303.
Touch Off, On, or Alert and Brake.
Park Assist Towbar
This setting specifies if Park Assist
will work properly when a small item,
such as a hitch ball, is attached to the
vehicle hitch.
Touch Off - Not Attached or On -
Attached.