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294 Connected Services
Connected Services
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Connected Services
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific OnStar or
connected service plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn directions
or have them sent to the vehicle’s
navigation screen, if equipped. Select
Turn-by-Turn Directions from the Services
tab of the OnStar app to call an Advisor or
select a recent or favorite destination. Touch
the navigation icons to select home, address,
or place. A destination transfer from OnStar
will show the detail view of the destination
when it is transferred from OnStar to the
Navigation application. See www.onstar.com
for a coverage map. Services vary by model.
Map coverage is available in the United
States and Canada.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands During a
Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command button,
if equipped, may vary by vehicle and region.
For some vehicles, press
=to open the
OnStar app on the infotainment display.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the vehicle’s
navigation screen, if equipped.
Press
Q, then ask the Advisor to download
directions to the vehicle’s navigation system,
if equipped. After the call ends, the
navigation screen will provide prompts to
begin driving directions. Routes that are sent
to the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca
(Canada).
Connections
The following services help with staying
connected.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
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Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myChevrolet mobile
application. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers to
increase the security.
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is your
network’s name that is visible to other
wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or vehicle
descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the
SSID and password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot will connect automatically to your
mobile devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile
device, using the myChevrolet mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed
from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile app to
compatible Apple and Android smartphones.
Chevrolet users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s energy level, range or
tire pressure, if factory-equipped with the
Tire Pressure Monitor System.
.Send destinations to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/off,
manage settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and schedule service.
.Request Roadside Assistance.
.Set a parking reminder with pin drop,
take a photo, make a note, and set a
timer.
.Connect with Chevrolet on social media.
Features are subject to change. For
myChevrolet mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.chevrolet.com.
An active OnStar or connected service plan
may be required. A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power
locks are required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and system
limitations.
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Headlamps (cont'd)Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 105
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . 227
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . .33
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
I
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Indicators
Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 50
Information Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Infotainment
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 110
J
Jump
Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
LampsCourtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Lamps (cont'd)
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 104
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 109
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 64
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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U
UnderhoodCompartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Updates
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Using Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . . . . . . . . 210
V
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Vehicle (cont'd)
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 79
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 245
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Wiper
Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 227