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Instrument Cluster
English Gauge Cluster Shown, Navigation, Augmented Reality, Night Vision, andMetric Similar
1.Driver Information Center (DIC)
0133
2. Fuel Gauge 0117 3.
Speedometer 0116
4. Tachometer 0117
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
If equipped with a diesel engine, refer
to the Duramax Diesel Supplement.
The cluster display layout can be
changed.
There are three selectable views:
Gauge : Displays information zones to
the left and right of the speedometer.
Map : Displays a navigation map.
AR Camera : Displays a camera view
in front of the vehicle.
Night Vision : Displays the Night
Vision camera onto the instrument
cluster. See Night Vision System 0325.
To change the cluster configuration,
touch
bon the touchscreen to the
left of the instrument cluster. Select
the desired option from the list.
The cluster layout can also be selected
using the infotainment display. See
Settings 0205.
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Touchscreen Display
There is a touchscreen to the left of
the instrument cluster. Use it for the
following:
Trip Information
Touch
ato view distance and
average fuel economy for the current
trip. View other trip information by
swiping right or left on the
touchscreen.
Touch and hold
ato reset the
current trip. Instrument Cluster Layout
Touch
bto view and select the
available instrument cluster layouts.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Touch HUD to select the height and
brightness of the head-up display.
Augmented Reality Camera (AR)
While navigating touch
ito start
Augmented Reality. This displays
route guidance and upcoming turns as
graphics on top of the front camera
image that appears on the cluster
display. If there is no active
navigation, then the camera image
will display without navigation
overlays.
Night Vision
Touch
cto select the sharpness and
brightness of then night vision
system.
Speed Information
The following options can be turned
on or off using the infotainment
display. See Settings0205. Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast the
vehicle is moving in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). The speedometer cannot
be reset.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which comes
from a roadway database in the
onboard navigation, if equipped. The
sign will show
“− −”when there is no
detected speed limit or the system is
unavailable.
Speed Warning
The overspeeding area within the
analog gauge is shown red. In digital
speedometer, the digital number is
shown red.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
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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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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 162
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . 169
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Rear Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . 181
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
If the System Needs Service . . . . . 192
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Introduction
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 features
when driving. These features may gray
out when they are unavailable. Many
infotainment features are also
available through the instrument
cluster and steering wheel controls.
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Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.
.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 0231.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled
by using the infotainment display,
controls on the center console,
steering wheel controls, and voice
recognition. Infotainment Controls on the
Multifunction Controler (MFC)
1.l(Navigation)
.Press to access the navigation
screen.
.Press and hold to access the
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto Map View, if connected,
regardless of active route
guidance.
2.e(Radio/Audio)
.Press to open the active audio
source page.
.Press and hold to access the
Apple CarPlay or Android Now
Playing View, if connected.
If the current audio source is
the radio, the Apple CarPlay
or Android Auto Now Playing
View with the audio source
plays the radio.
3.n(Power/Volume) Knob
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold when the
system is on to turn the
power off and display
the time.
.Press to mute/unmute the
system when on.
.Turn to decrease or increase
the volume.
4.6(Phone)
.Press to access the
phone menu.
.Press and hold to access the
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto Phone View,
if connected.
5.T(Vehicle Information)
.Press to access the vehicle
information.