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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 120
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using aPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 132
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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.
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.Adaptive Volume: This feature adjusts the
volume based on the vehicle speed.
Touch Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium,
Medium-High, or High.
.Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation
Technology (If Equipped): This feature
adjusts the volume based on the noise in
the vehicle and the speed.
Touch Off or On.
.Manage Favorites: Touch to display a list
of Audio, Mobile Devices, 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.
.RDS: This allows the Radio Data System
(RDS) to be turned on or off.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.Explicit Content Filter: This setting allows
access to explicit content SiriusXM
channels.
Touch Off or On.
.Manage Devices: Select to connect to a
different phone source, disconnect a
phone, or delete a phone.
.Reset Music Index: This allows the music
index to be reset if you are having
difficulty accessing all of the media
content on your device.
Touch Yes or No.
Climate
Touch and the following may display:
.Auto Fan Speed: This setting specifies the
amount of airflow when the climate
control fan setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
.Air Quality Sensor: This setting switches
the system into Recirculation Mode based
on the quality of the outside air.
Touch Off, Low Sensitivity, or High
Sensitivity.
.Auto Cooled Seats: This setting
automatically turns on and regulates the
ventilated seats when the cabin
temperature is warm. Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.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
controls on the center stack.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.Auto Defog: This setting automatically
turns the front defogger on when the
vehicle is started.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.Auto Rear Defog: This setting
automatically turns the rear window
defogger on when the vehicle is started.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
Phone
Touch and the following may display:
.My Number: Displays the cell phone
number of the Bluetooth connected
device.
.Active Call View: Shows active call display
when answering a call.
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Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully
charged, to maintain the battery
temperature ready for the next drive. This is
important when outside temperatures are
extremely hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly inflated and
the vehicle properly aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in the vehicle
affects efficiency and driving range. Avoid
carrying more than is needed.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for functions other
than propelling the vehicle will reduce
driving range.
Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency
due to additional weight and drag.
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 haveenacted 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 mobile 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 mobile 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.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or
restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or on a
mobile phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Focus your attention on
driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for more
information on using that system, including
pairing and using a mobile phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the
unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make
mistakes. Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
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Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a
stop. Release the EPB or firmly press the
accelerator pedal.
{Warning
AEB may automatically brake the vehicle
suddenly in situations where it is
unexpected and undesired. It could
respond to a turning vehicle ahead,
guardrails, signs, and other non-moving
objects. To override AEB, firmly press the
accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
IBA may activate when the brake pedal is
applied quickly by providing a boost to
braking based on the speed of approach and
distance to a vehicle ahead.
Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal
movement during this time is normal and
the brake pedal should continue to be
applied as needed. IBA will automatically
disengage only when the brake pedal is
released.
{Warning
IBA may increase vehicle braking in
situations when it may not be necessary.
You could block the flow of traffic. If this
occurs, take your foot off the brake pedal
and then apply the brakes as needed.
AEB and IBA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See “Collision/Detection
Systems” underVehicle Personalization
0 102.
A system unavailable message may
display if:
.The front of the vehicle or windshield is
not clean.
.Heavy rain or snow is interfering with
object detection.
.There is a problem with the StabiliTrak
system.
The AEB system does not need service.
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System
If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid
or reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes with nearby pedestrians when
driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an amber indicator,
~, when a pedestrian is
detected ahead. When approaching a
detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB
provides a red flashing alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps. FPB can
provide a boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This system includes
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA), and the
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System
may also respond to pedestrians. See
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 0194.
The FPB system can detect and alert to
pedestrians in a forward gear at speeds
between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h
(50 mph). During daytime driving, the
system detects pedestrians up to a distance
of approximately 40 m (131 ft). During
nighttime driving, system performance is
very limited.
{Warning
FPB does not provide an alert or
automatically brake the vehicle, unless it
detects a pedestrian. FPB may not detect
pedestrians, including children: (Continued)
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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . 299
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can
connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency,
Security, Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may
require a paid service plan and data plan.
OnStar requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location information. See
OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including
system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). The OnStar system status light is next to
the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is off. PressQtwice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command button
may vary by vehicle and region.
Press
=to:
.Open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. If equipped, the infotainment
system has OnStar controls in the
embedded OnStar app on the Home Page.
Most OnStar functions that can be
performed with the buttons can be done
using the app. To open the app, touch the
OnStar icon on the Home Page. App
updates require a corresponding service
plan. Features vary by region and model.
Features are subject to change. For more
information, see my.chevrolet.com/learn
or press
Q.
Or
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TTY system can provide in-vehicle access to
all OnStar services, except Virtual Advisor
and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
If equipped, TTY mode can be turned on or
off by touching Settings, then Apps, and
then Phone. When TTY mode is on, phone
calls can be made or received with OnStar
using the infotainment display.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some OnStar
services. The PIN will need to be changed
the first time when speaking with an
Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, contact
an OnStar Advisor by pressing
Qor calling
1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be warranted as part
of the vehicle warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to respond
in multiple languages. Press
Qand ask for
an Advisor. Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available languages
may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock
or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle
has been off continuously for an extended
period of time without being started. To
find out the duration of time that applies
for the vehicle, contact an OnStar Advisor by
pressing
Qor calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. If the
vehicle has not been started for an extended
period of time, OnStar can contact Roadside
Assistance or a locksmith to help gain access
to the vehicle.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a
large city with tall buildings; in parking
garages; around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with very
dense trees. If GPS signals are not
available, the OnStar system should still
operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying the exact
location.
.In emergency situations, OnStar can use
the last stored GPS location to send to
emergency responders. A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of
the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn
Navigation route. The Advisor may give a
verbal route or may ask for a call back after
the vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for OnStar to
send remote signals to the vehicle. Do not
place items over or near the antenna to
prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar Message
If there is limited cellular coverage or the
cellular network has reached maximum
capacity, this message may come on. Press
Qto try the call again or try again after
driving a few miles into another
cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle electrical
system, wireless service, and GPS satellite
technologies to be available and operating
for features to function properly. These
systems may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
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Climate Control SystemsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Compartment Underhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Connections
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . . 175
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 290 Cover
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 293
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 286
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Drive Unit Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Driver Selected Operating Modes . . . . . . . . 168
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
One-Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . . . 156