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Language
This will set the display language used on
the infotainment display. It may also use
the selected language for voice recognition
and audio feedback. Touch Language and
touch the appropriate language.
Phones
Touch to connect to a different cell phone or
mobile device source, disconnect a cell
phone or media device, or delete a cell
phone or media device.
Wi-Fi Networks
This will show connected and available Wi-Fi
networks.
If a 4G LTE data package is not active on the
vehicle, the infotainment system can be
connected to an external protected Wi-Fi
network, such as a mobile device or home
hotspot, to utilize connected services.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch and the following may display:
.Wi-Fi Services: This allows devices to use
the vehicle hotspot.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.Wi-Fi Name: Touch to change the vehicle
Wi-Fi name.
.Wi-Fi Password: Touch to change the
vehicle Wi-Fi password.
.Connected Devices: Touch to show
connected devices.
.Share Hotspot Data: Touch On to allow
devices to use the vehicle hotspot and its
data, or touch Off to allow devices to
only use the vehicle hotspot but not
its data.
Privacy
Touch and the following may display:
.Location Services: This setting enables or
disables sharing of vehicle location
outside the vehicle. Emergency services
will not be affected when Off is selected.
.Data Services: If equipped, this setting
determines if data sharing can be used by
features including Wi-Fi, Hotspot, and
applications. Touch Off to disable data
services. Emergency services and phone
calls, such as calls with OnStar Advisors or
others, will not be affected when Off is
selected.
.Voice Recognition Sharing: This setting
determines if voice commands can be
shared with a cloud-based voice recognition system. Touch Off to prevent
the sharing and possible recording of your
voice commands with this system. This
may limit the system’s ability to
understand your voice commands and
may disable some features.
.Types: This setting lists all
Android-defined as dangerous permissions
currently used by the infotainment
system, the number of applications that
have requested this permission, and the
number of applications that are allowed
to use this permission.
.Used By Applications: This setting lists all
applications that are requested or are
using Android-defined as dangerous
permissions. Only requested and active
permissions are shown.
Display
Touch and the following may display:
.Mode: This adjusts the appearance of the
navigation map view and any
downloaded apps optimized for day or
night time conditions. Set to Auto for the
display to automatically adjust based on
bright/dark conditions.
Touch Auto, Day, or Night to adjust the
display.

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.Calibrate Touchscreen: Touch to calibrate
the infotainment display and follow the
prompts.
.Turn Display Off: Touch to turn the
display off. Touch anywhere on the
infotainment display or press any
infotainment control on the center stack
again to turn the display on.
Sounds
Touch and the following may display:
.Maximum Startup Volume: This feature
adjusts the maximum volume of the
infotainment system when you start your
vehicle. To set the maximum startup
volume, touch the controls on the
infotainment display to increase or
decrease.
.Audio Cues: This feature determines if
sounds play when the infotainment
system starts up and shuts down. This
feature can be turned off or on.
.Set Audio Cue Volume: This setting
controls the volume of Audio Cues played
on startup and shut down. Touch the
controls on the infotainment display to
increase or decrease.
.Audible Touch Feedback: This setting
determines if a sound plays when
touching the infotainment display or
radio controls. This feature can be turned
off or on.
Voice
Touch and the following may display:
.Confirm More/Less: This setting specifies
how often the voice recognition system
confirms commands. Touch Confirm More
to have the system check with you more
often before acting on your commands.
.Prompt Length: This setting specifies the
amount of detail the voice recognition
system provides when giving you
feedback. Touch Auto to have the system
automatically adjust to your speech
habits. Touch Informative, Short, or Auto.
.Audio Feedback Speed: Touch Slow,
Medium, or Fast to adjust how quickly
the voice recognition system speaks.
.Friendly Prompts: This setting adjusts the
formality of voice prompts. Touch Off for
shorter prompts. Touch On to hear
prompts with more personality. Touch
Auto to have the prompt match your
command style.
.Tutorial Mode: Touch Off or On to
provide tutorial feedback on the display.
.Allow Prompt Interruptions: This setting
controls whether voice commands can be
spoken before voice prompts finish. Turn
this on to speak commands without
hearing the full prompt. Speaking while
the prompt is still playing will
immediately stop playing the current
prompt and recognize your command.
Background noise may cause accidental
interruptions. Touch Off or On.
Favorites
Touch and the following may display:
.Manage Favorites: Touch to display a list
of Audio, Phone, and Navigation favorites.
Favorites can be moved, renamed,
or deleted.
To move, touch and hold the favorite, and
then drag up or down to rearrange the
position.
.Set Number of Audio Favorites: Touch to
select how many favorites pages can be
viewed from the audio application. The
Auto setting will automatically adjust this
number based on the number of favorites
you have saved. Touch Auto, 5, 10, 15, 20,
25, 30, 35, or 40.

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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 192
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . 209
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . 210
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 211
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) . . . . 221
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . 236
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 247

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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here
are some driving tips to get the best fuel
economy possible.
.Set the climate controls to the desired
temperature after the engine is started,
or turn them off when not required.
.On AWD vehicles, see Driver Mode Control
0 219.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods
of time.
.When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed limits or
drive more slowly when conditions
require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can
take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away from
the road. Many local governments have
enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes
on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on
driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding driving
situations. Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read, take notes,
or look up information on phones or
other electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle features
before driving, such as programming
favorite radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any navigation
device prior to driving.

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Caution (Continued)
.Avoid making hard stops for the first
300 km (200 mi) or so. During this
time the new brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with new linings
can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new
brake linings.
.Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
SeeTrailer Towing 0250 for the
trailer towing capabilities of the
vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load
can be gradually increased.
On new vehicles, the various mechanical and
electrical systems experience a “break-in”
period during the first 6,400 km
(4,000 miles) of routine driving. As the
vehicle is driven, the mechanical systems
adjust to provide optimal fuel economy and
transmission shift performance.
Electrical systems will adapt and calibrate
during the break-in period. A one-time
occurrence of clicks and similar vehicle
noises is normal during this process. Normal driving charges the vehicle’s battery
to achieve the best operation of the vehicle,
including fuel economy and the Stop/Start
System. See
Stop/Start System 0207.
Ignition Positions
This vehicle has pushbutton starting.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
must be in the vehicle for the system to
operate. If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be near a strong
radio antenna signal causing interference to
the Keyless Access system. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 07. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be
on or in Service Mode and the brake pedal
must be applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No Indicator
Lights) :
When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the
engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the ignition will
turn off, and Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) will remain active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0209.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition
will return to ACC/ACCESSORY and display
the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). When the vehicle
is shifted into P (Park), the ignition will
turn off.
Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle
is moving. This will cause a loss of power
assist in the brake and steering systems and
disable the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.

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2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This canbe done while the vehicle is moving.
After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply
the brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition off. The
shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the
ignition off.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0215.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and
must be shut off while driving, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for longer than
two seconds, or press twice in five seconds.
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator Light) :
This mode allows some electrical accessories
to be used when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button
one time without the brake pedal applied
will place the ignition system in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to
prevent battery rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Light) :
This
mode is for driving and starting. With the
ignition off, and the brake pedal applied,
pressing the button once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/START. Once
engine cranking begins, release the button.
Engine cranking will continue until the
engine starts. See Starting the Engine 0206.
The ignition will then remain in ON/RUN.
Service Mode
This power mode is available for service and
diagnostics, and to verify the proper
operation of the malfunction indicator lamp
as may be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and the
brake pedal not applied, pressing and
holding ENGINE START/STOP for more than
five seconds will place the vehicle in Service
Mode. The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The
engine will not start in Service Mode. Press
the button again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any
other position. To restart the engine when
the vehicle is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the engine
operates. Any resulting damage would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
See
Add-On Electrical Equipment 0257.

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.The transmission is shifted out of
D (Drive) to any gear other than P (Park).
.Certain driver modes have been selected.
SeeDriver Mode Control 0219.
.The vehicle is on a steep hill or grade.
.The driver door has been opened or driver
seat belt has been unbuckled.
.The hood has been opened.
.The Auto Stop has reached the maximum
allowed time.
Auto Stop/Start Disable Switch
The automatic engine Stop/Start feature can
be disabled and enabled by pressing
h.
Auto Stop/Start is enabled each time you
start the vehicle. When the
hindicator is illuminated, the
system is enabled.
Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier
starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below 0 °F (−18 °C). Vehicles with an
engine heater should be plugged in at least
four hours before starting. Some models
may have an internal thermostat in the cord
which will prevent engine heater operation
at temperatures above 0 °F (−18 °C).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block heater
while the vehicle is parked in a garage or
under a carport. Property damage or
personal injury may result. Always park
the vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is damaged, do not use it. See your dealer
for a replacement. Inspect the cord for
damage yearly.
3. Plug the heater cord into the connector in the front bumper.
4. Plug the cord into a grounded 110-volt AC outlet that is protected by a ground
fault detection function.

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Warning (Continued)
when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and move
the shift lever to P (Park). SeeShifting
Into Park 0209. If you are towing a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips 0247.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, be sure the vehicle is in
P (Park) and the parking brake is set before
you leave it. After you have moved the shift
lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake
pedal down. Then, see if you can move the
shift lever away from P (Park) without first
pressing the button.
If you can, it means that the shift lever was
not fully locked in P (Park).
Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight of the
vehicle puts too much force on the parking
pawl in the transmission. This happens when
parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is not done
properly and then it is difficult to shift out
of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To
find out how, see
“Shifting Into Park” listed
previously.
If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may
need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle
to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
shift lock release system. The shift lock
release is designed to prevent movement of
the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the
ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied.
The shift lock release is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged or low
voltage (less than 9 volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a
battery with low voltage, try charging or
jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting
- North America 0323 for more information.
To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0215.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever. If unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the shift lever will not move from P (Park),
consult your dealer or a professional towing
service.Parking over Things That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under the vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Active Fuel Management
This vehicle's engine may be equipped with
Active Fuel Management, which allows the
engine to operate on either all of its
cylinders, or in reduced cylinder operation
mode, depending on the driving conditions.
When less power is required, such as
cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the
system will operate in reduced cylinder
operation mode, allowing the vehicle to
achieve better fuel economy. When greater