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Warning (Continued)
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning 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.
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. See
Settings0181
and “Options” underInstrument Cluster
0 104.
HUD Display on the Windshield
The HUD may display some of the
following vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts:
.Speed
.Tachometer
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Collision Alert
.Adaptive Cruise Control and set
speed
.Lane Departure
.Low Fuel
Some vehicle messages or alerts
displayed in the HUD may be cleared
by using the steering wheel controls.
See Vehicle Messages 0125.
Some information shown may not be
available on your vehicle if it is not
equipped with these features.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD image: 1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.

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$:Press or lift to center the HUD
image. The HUD image can only be
adjusted up and down, not side
to side.
!: Press to select the display view.
Each press will change the
display view.
D: Lift and hold to brighten the
display. Press and hold to dim the
display. Continue to hold to turn the
display off.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD brightness
control can also be adjusted 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
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image. Press SEL on the steering wheel
controls while Head-Up Display
Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust
Mode. Press
yorzto adjust the
angle of the HUD display. Press
Sor
Tto highlight OK, then press SEL to
save the setting. CANCEL can also be
selected to cancel the setting. The
vehicle must be in P (Park). See
Instrument Cluster 0104.
HUD Views
There are four views in the HUD.
Some vehicle information and vehicle
messages or alerts may be displayed
in any view.
Metric
English
Speed View : This displays digital
speed in English or metric units,
speed limit, vehicle ahead indicator,
Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep
Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control
and set speed. Some information only
appears on vehicles that have these
features, and when they are active.
Metric

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English
Audio/Phone View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with audio/phone
information. The current radio station,
media type, and incoming calls will be
displayed.
All HUD views may briefly display
audio information when the driver
uses the steering wheel controls to
adjust the audio settings appearing in
the instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls appearing in the
instrument cluster may also display in
any HUD view.
Metric
English
Navigation View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with Turn-by-Turn
Navigation information in some
vehicles. The compass heading is
displayed when navigation routing is
not active.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts
shown in the instrument cluster may
also be displayed in any HUD view.
Metric
English
Performance View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with rpm reading,
transmission positions, and gear shift
indicator (if equipped).
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
If you cannot see the HUD image
when the ignition is on, check that:
.Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
.The HUD brightness setting is not
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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.
Vehicle Personalization
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
For System, Apps, and Personal
features and functions, seeSettings
0 181.
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
9orRto turn a feature off
or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of
the Settings menu.
The menu may contain the following:
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.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may display:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Auto Cooled Seats
.Auto Heated Seats
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
.Ionizer Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of
airf low when the climate control fan
setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Cooled Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the ventilated seats
when the cabin temperature is warm.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 46.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Heated Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the heated seats when
the cabin temperature is cool. The
auto heated seats can be turned off by
using the heated seat buttons on the
center stack. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 046.
If equipped with Auto Heated Steering
Wheel, this feature will turn on when
the Auto Heated Seats turn on.
Touch Off or On.

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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. SeeLane
Change Alert (LCA) 0275.
When Lane Change Alert is disabled,
Side Blind Zone Alert is also disabled.
Touch Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Remote Mirror Folding
.Rain Sense Wipers
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This setting determines the chime
volume level. Touch the controls on the
infotainment display to adjust the
volume.
Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control
The liftgate may be operated with a
kicking motion under the left corner
of the rear bumper. See
Liftgate020.
Select Off, On-Open and Close,
or On-Open Only.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, the driver, passenger,
or both driver and passenger outside
mirrors will tilt downward when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
improve visibility of the ground near
the rear wheels. They may move from
their tilted position when the vehicle
is shifted out of R (Reverse) or turned
off. See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 032.
Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger,
On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
Remote Mirror Folding
When on, the outside mirrors will
automatically fold or unfold when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter
QorKbutton is pressed
and held. See Folding Mirrors 031. Touch Off or On.
Rain Sense Wipers
This setting automatically turns on
the wipers when moisture is detected
and the wiper switch is in
intermittent mode.
Touch Disabled or Enabled.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on,
the rear wiper will automatically
activate when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse).
Select Off or On.
Lighting
Touch and the following may display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This setting flashes the headlamps of
your vehicle when you press
Kon the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
Touch Off or On.

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If equipped with Auto Heated Steering
Wheel, this feature will turn on when
the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
turn on.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature enables
remote operation of the windows with
the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.
Touch Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock
This setting specifies which doors
unlock when using the button on the
driver door handle to unlock the
vehicle.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This setting specifies if the vehicle will
automatically lock, or lock and
provide an alert after all the doors are
closed, and you walk away from the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07. Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when the
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle.
This menu also enables Remote No
Longer in Vehicle Alert.
Touch Off or On.
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 Seats 043.
Touch Off or On.
Seat Exit Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit button positions
when the ignition is changed from on
or ACC/ACCESSORY to off if the driver
door is open or opened. See Memory
Seats 043. Touch Off or On.
Teen Driver
See
“Teen Driver” underSettings 0181.
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. Touch 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 0406.

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If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb may
be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers 0321.
Cornering Lamps
Cornering lamps automatically come
on when all of the following occur:
.The low-beam headlamps are on.
.The turn signals are activated or the
steering wheel is at a turning angle.
.The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h
(25 mph).
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature adjusts the brightness of
all illuminated controls
D:Move the thumbwheel up or
down to brighten or dim the lights.
The thumbwheel is functional at
night, or when the headlamps or
parking lamps are ON.
The brightness of the displays
automatically adjusts based on
outdoor lighting. The instrument panel illumination control will set the
lowest level to which the display will
be automatically adjusted.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on when
any door is opened,
Kon the RKE
transmitter is pressed, or when the
ignition is switched off. See Dome
Lamps 0138.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.

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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . 144
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . 150
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . 156
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Problems with Route
Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
If the System Needs Service . . . . . 168
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
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.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.