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Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam
To enable the IntelliBeam system, press
bon the turn signal lever when the
exterior lamp control is in the AUTO or
5
position.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light appears on the
instrument cluster when the high beams
are on.
There is a sensor near the top center of the
windshield that automatically controls the
system.
Keep this area of the windshield clear of
debris to allow for best system performance. The high-beam headlamps remain on, under
the automatic control, until one of the
following situations occurs:
.The system detects an approaching
vehicle’s headlamps.
.The system detects a preceding vehicle’s
taillamps.
.The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.
.The vehicle's speed drops below 20 km/h
(12 mph).
.The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the
button on the turn signal lever. If this
happens, press
bon the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp control is in
the AUTO or
5position.
The instrument cluster light will come on
to indicate the IntelliBeam system is
reactivated.
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot detect
another vehicle's lamps because of any of
the following:
.The other vehicle’s lamps are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.
.The other vehicle‘s lamps are covered
with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
.The other vehicle’s lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust, smoke,
fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other
airborne obstructions.
.The vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked,
or obstructed by something that blocks
the view of the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such that the front
end points upward, causing the light
sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
.Driving on winding or hilly roads.
The IntelliBeam system may need to be
disabled if any of the above conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the driver door is
opened while the vehicle is off and the
exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
Push the turn signal lever away from you
and release, to turn the high beams on. To
return to low beams, push the lever again
or pull it toward you and release.
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USB data port. For best performance,
it is highly recommended to use the
device’s factory-provided USB cable,
which should be replaced after
significant wear to maintain
connection quality. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may not work.
.Connecting the phone over Bluetooth.
SeeBluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0128 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0128.
3. Make sure wireless is turned on the phone for wireless projection to work.
4. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
agree to the terms and conditions on
both the infotainment system and the
phone.
5. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon wireless connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch. Wireless Carplay and/or Wireless Android
Auto may experience occasional service
disruption due to outside Wi-Fi interference.
To disconnect the phones wireless
projection:
1. Select Settings from the Home Page.
2. Select Phones
3. Touch
4next to the phone to be
disconnected.
4. Turn off Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.
Features are subject to change. For further
information on how to set up Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, see
my.chevrolet.com.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is
subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy.
Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support and to see if your phone is
compatible, see https://support.google.com/
androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support and
to see if your phone is compatible, see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or
Google may change or suspend availability at any time. Android Auto, Android, Google,
Google Play, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc.
Press
{on the center stack to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
hold
{on the center stack.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be
disabled from the infotainment system. To
do this, touch Home, Settings, and then
touch the Apps tab along the top of the
display. Use the On/Off toggled to turn off
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Settings
Certain settings can be managed in the
Owner Center sites when an account is
established, and may be modified if other
users have accessed the vehicle or created
accounts. This may result in changes to the
security or functionality of the infotainment
system. Some settings may also be
transferred to a new vehicle, if equipped. For
instructions, in the U.S. see
my.chevrolet.com or in Canada see
mychevrolet.ca or monchevrolet.ca.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 148
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . 153
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . 154
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control display are used to
adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Heater
4. Climate (Climate Control Display)
5. Max Defrost
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Recirculation 8. Heated Seats (If Equipped)
9. Heated Steering Wheel
10. Fan Control
11. Temperature Control
12. On/Off
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Climate Control Display
1. Temperature Display
2. Fan Control
3. Recirculation
4. Auto (Automatic Operation)
5. A/C (Air Conditioning)
6. Air Delivery Mode Controls
7. Heater
8. On/Off
9. Temperature Controls
The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning
and temperatures settings can be controlled
by touching CLIMATE on the infotainment
Home Page or the climate button in the climate control display application tray.
A selection can then be made on the front
climate control page displayed.
Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display appears
briefly when the climate control buttons on
the center stack are adjusted. The air
delivery mode can be adjusted on the
climate control status display.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the fan
speed, air delivery, air conditioning, electric
heating, and recirculation to heat or cool the
vehicle to the selected temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all five functions operate
automatically. Each function can also be
manually set and the selected setting is
displayed or the indicator is lit. Functions
not manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the AUTO
indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. An initial setting of 22 °C (72 °F) is recommended. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust the
temperature as needed.
Manual Operation
ON/OFF : Press to turn the climate control
system on and off.
The climate control system will turn on
when any climate control button is pressed
on the center stack or touched on the
climate control display. To turn the system
off, press the button again.
Q ] R:Press the buttons to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan speed
setting appears on the climate control
display. Manually adjusting the fan speed
cancels automatic fan control. Press AUTOto
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return to automatic operation. PressON/OFF
to turn off the fan and the climate control
system.
Q/R: Press to increase or decrease the
temperature.Press and hold to rapidly
increase or decrease the temperature.
The temperatures can also be adjusted by
touching the buttons on the climate control
display.
Air Delivery Mode Control : When the
climate information is displayed, touch the
desired air delivery mode on the climate
control display to change the direction of
the airflow. The selected air delivery mode
button is lit. Touching any of the air
delivery buttons cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of the
airflow can be controlled manually. Press
AUTO to return to automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select one of
the following:
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
\: Air is divided between the instrument
panel outlets and the floor outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor outlets.
-:Clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the windshield and floor
outlets.
1MAX : Air is directed to the windshield
and the fan runs at a higher speed. Fog or
frost is cleared from the windshield more
quickly. When the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous mode
setting. For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before defrosting.
A/C : Press A/C Mode on the climate control
display to turn the automatic air
conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned
off or the outside temperature falls below
freezing, the air conditioner will not run.
Press AUTO to return to automatic operation
and the air conditioner runs as needed.
Automatic Air Recirculation : When the
AUTO indicator light is on, the air is
automatically recirculated as needed to help
quickly cool the inside of the vehicle.
L: Press to turn on recirculation. Using
air conditioning and recirculation together
for long periods of time may cause the air
inside the vehicle to become too dry. To
prevent this from happening, after the air in
the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation
mode off. Pressing this button cancels automatic
recirculation. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation; recirculation runs
automatically as needed. Manual
recirculation mode is not recommended
when in Defrost or Defog modes.
HEAT :
Press to turn the heater on when the
fan is on.
A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning on
when the fan is on.
Auto Defog : The system will monitor high
humidity inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside air supply and
turn on the air conditioner or the heater.
The fan speed may slightly increase to help
prevent fogging. When high humidity is no
longer detected, the system will return to
its prior operation. To turn Auto Defog off
or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under
Vehicle Personalization 0102.Rear Window Defogger
K:Press to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear window
defogger is on.
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The defogger only works when the vehicle is
on. The defogger will turn off if the vehicle
is turned off.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other material
from the inside of the front windshield
and rear window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window defogger grid
and affect the radio's ability to pick up
stations clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Heated Seats (If Equipped)
Liftxoryto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion. See Heated Front
Seats 029.
Auto Heated Seats
When the vehicle is on, this feature will
automatically activate the heated seats at
the level required by the vehicle's interior
temperature. The active high, medium, low,
or off heated eat level will be indicated by
the manual heated seat buttons on the
center stack. Use the manual heated seat
buttons on the center stack to turn auto
heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated seats feature
will not activate that seat. The auto heated
seats feature can be programmed to always
be enabled when the vehicle is on. See
Heated Front Seats
029 and
Vehicle Personalization 0102.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation
If equipped with the remote start feature,
the climate control system may run when
the vehicle is started remotely. The system
uses the driver’s previous settings to heat or
cool the inside of the vehicle. The rear defog
may come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear defog
indicator light does not come on during a
remote start.
If equipped, the heated seats will turn on if
it is cold outside. The heated seat indicator
lights may not come on during a remote
start. See Heated Front Seats 029 and
Vehicle Personalization 0102.
Remote Start : The climate control system
may be started by using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The climate control
system will default to an appropriate
heating or cooling mode. See Remote Start
0 13. The rear window defogger turns on if it is
cold outside.
Sensors
Indicator Light and Solar Sensor (ILSS)
The ILSS is on top of the instrument panel,
near the windshield, where it monitors solar
intensity.
The climate control system uses the sensor
information to adjust the temperature, fan
speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the
automatic climate control system may not
work properly.
Humidity Sensor
The humidity sensor is near the base of the
inside rearview mirror. The climate control
system uses the sensor information to
adjust the temperature and recirculation for
best comfort.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air temperature sensor is behind
the front grille of the vehicle. The vehicle
uses the sensor information to display
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outside air temperature. The climate control
system uses the information to adjust the
climate system operation.
Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain conditions, the
fan may stay on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn off and lock the
vehicle. This is normal.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the center and on
the side of the instrument panel.
Move the slats to change the direction of
the airflow.
Move the slats to change the direction of
the airflow.
Additional air vents are located beneath the
windshield and the driver and passenger
side door windows, and in the footwells.
These are fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Operation Tips
.Keep all outlets open whenever possible
for best system performance.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.Keep the path under all seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside the
vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
can adversely affect the performance of
the system.
.Do not attach any devices to the air vent
slats. This restricts airflow and may cause
damage to the air vents.
Maintenance
Air Intake
The air intake at the base of the windshield
under the hood must be kept clear to allow
the flow of air into the vehicle. Clear away
any ice, snow, or leaves.
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Air Conditioning Regular
Operation
To ensure continuous efficient performance,
operate the air conditioning for a few
minutes once a month. The air conditioning
will not operate if the outside temperature
is too low.
Caution
Damage caused by improper refrigerant
usage could lead to costly repairs and
may not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Refrigerant systems should
only be serviced by qualified personnel.
Always use the correct refrigerant.
{Warning
Performing service work to the climate
control system could cause personal
injury or damage to the vehicle. Climate
control systems are serviced by qualified
personnel only.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood that
identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians.
The air conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced
by a new evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants should be
reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is
harmful to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires periodic
maintenance. SeeMaintenance Schedule
0 276.