2023 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE USB

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Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for radio,
navigation, and other communication
systems, depending on the equipped
options. Keep clear of obstructions for clear
reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it
is open, reception can also be affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
When using media devices such as USB and
mobile devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could contain files
that affect system operation or performance
and should be avoided.
USB Port
Audio stored on a USB device may be
listened to.
Depending on your vehicle, it may be
equipped with two USB ports in the center
console under the armrest and another two
on the center stack. These ports are for data
and charging. There may also be two USB
ports at the rear of the center console and a
USB port on each side of the third row seats
for charging only.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be connected
to the USB port.
Audio extensions supported by the USB may
include:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP
My Media Library
MyMedia is only available when more than
one indexed device is connected. It allows
access to content from all indexed media
sources. MyMedia will show as an available
source in the Source page. USB MP3 Player and USB Devices
The USB MP3 players and USB devices
connected must comply with the USB Mass
Storage Class specification (USB MSC).
To play a USB device:
1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio from the Home Page.
3. Select USB device.
Use the following when playing an active
USB source:
p: Touch to play the current media source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.
7:
.Touch to seek the beginning of the
current or previous track.
.Touch and hold to reverse quickly
through playback. Release to return to
playing speed. Elapsed time displays.
6:
.Touch to seek the next track.
.Touch and hold to advance quickly
through playback. Release to return to
playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

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Shuffle :Touch the shuffle icon to play
music in random order.
USB Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound Menu”
under AM-FM Radio 0138.
USB Browse Menu
When a list of songs, albums, artists,
or other types of media displays, the up and
down arrows and A-Z appear on the left
side. Select A-Z to view a display that will
show all letters of the alphabet and select
the letter to go to.
Touch the up and down arrows to move the
list up and down.
Touch Browse and the following may
display:
Playlists: 1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.
2. Touch a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Supported playlist extensions are m3u
and pls. Artists:
1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
2. Touch an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and then touch a song
from the list.
Songs: 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, touch a song from the list.
Albums: 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.
2. Touch the album to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Genres: 1. Touch to view the genres on the USB.
2. Touch a genre to view a list of artists.
3. Touch an artist to view albums by that artist.
4. Touch an album to view songs on the album. 5. Touch a song to start playback.
Composers: 1. Touch to view the composers on the USB.
2. Touch a Composer to view a list of albums by that composer.
3. Touch an album or All Songs to view a list of songs.
4. Touch a song from the list to begin playback.
Folders: 1. Touch to view the directories on the USB.
2. Touch a folder to view a list of all files.
3. Touch a file from the list to begin playback.
Podcasts : Touch to view the podcasts on
the connected Apple device and get a list of
podcast episodes.
Audiobooks:
1. Touch to view the audiobooks stored on the Apple device.
2. Touch an audiobook to get a list of chapters.
3. Touch the chapter from the list to begin playback.

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File System and Naming
File systems supported by the USB may
include:
.FAT32
.NTFS
.HFS+
The songs, artists, albums, and genres are
taken from the file’s song information and
are only displayed if present. The radio
displays the file name as the track name if
the song information is not available.
Storing and Recalling Media Favorites
To store media favorites, touch Browse to
display a list of media types.
Touch one of the following Browse options
to save a favorite:
Playlists : Touch
Hnext to any playlist to
store the playlist as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite playlist.
The first song in the playlist begins to play.
Artists : Touch
Hnext to any artist to
store the artist as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite artist. The first
song in the artist list begins to play. Songs :
Touch
Hnext to any song to store
the song as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite song.
Albums : Touch
Hnext to any album to
store the album as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite album. The first
song in the album list begins to play.
Genres : Touch
Hnext to any genre to
store the genre as a favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite genre. The first
song of the genre begins to play.
Podcasts : Touch
Hnext to any podcast to
store the podcast as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite podcast.
The podcast begins to play.
Audiobooks : Touch
Hnext to any
audiobook to store the audiobook as a
favorite. Touch a saved favorite to recall a
favorite audiobook. The first chapter in the
audiobook begins to play.
Media Playback and Mute
USB playback will be paused if the system is
muted. If the steering wheel mute control is
pressed again, playback will resume.
If the source is changed while in mute,
playback resumes and audio will unmute.
Auxiliary Jack
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input
jack. Possible auxiliary audio sources include:
.Laptop computer
.Audio music player
This jack is not an audio output. Do not
plug headphones into the auxiliary input
jack. Set up an auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable from the
auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, the system can
play audio from the device over the vehicle
speakers.
If an auxiliary device has already been
connected, but a different source is currently
active, touch More and then touch AUX to
make the source active.
Shuffle and Browse are not available in the
AUX source menu.
Bluetooth Audio
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone) 0161 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0160 for help pairing
a device.

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2. Initiate the second call by selecting fromRecents, Contacts, or Keypad.
3. When the second call is active, touch the merge icon to conference the three-way
call together.
Ending a Call
.Pression the steering wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment display,
next to a call, to end only that call.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send
numbers during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone system. Use the
Keypad to enter the number.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay capability may be available through
a compatible smartphone. If available, the
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons will
change from gray to color on the Home
Page of the infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay: For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
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.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
accept the terms and conditions on both
the infotainment system and the phone.
4. 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 USB connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page. For Wireless Phone Projection
If equipped, verify your phone is wireless
compatible by visiting the Google Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay support page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, there are two ways to set up wireless projection:
.Connect your Android phone or Apple
iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
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.
See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0161 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0160.
3. Make sure wireless is turned on the phone for wireless projection to work.

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The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 Body Control Module 6
F2 Diagnostic Link
F3 Electric Steering Column Lock
F4 Rear USB Port F5 Rear Sunshade/Park/ Reverse/Neutral/
Drive/Low
F6 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
F7 Body Control Module 3
F8 Adaptive Front Lighting System
F9 Right Front Heated Seat
F10 Airbag F11 –
F12 Amplifier
F13 Body Control Module 7
F14 Left Front Heated Seat F15 – Fuses Usage
F16 SunroofF17 Communication Gateway Module
F18 Instrument Cluster/ Head Up Display
F19 Body Control Module 1
F20 Wireless Charger Module
F21 Body Control Module 4
F22 Infotainment
F23 Body Control Module 2
F24 Park/Reverse/Neutral/ Drive/Low
F25 Park Assist/Shifter Interface Board
F26 Communications Integration Module
F27 Video
F28 Radio/Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning Display
F29 Radio Fuses Usage
F30 Steering Wheel ControlsF31 Front Blower
F32 DC AC Inverter
F33 Driver Power Seat
F34 Passenger Power Seat F35 Feed/Body Control Module 4
F36 Electric Power Steering F37 Power Outlet/Wireless Charger/Accessory
F38 Body Control Module 8
F39 –
Circuit Breakers/ Minifuse Usage
F40 –
F41 –
F42 Auxiliary Power Outlet (CB)/Lighter (Minifuse)

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FusesUsage
F5 Rear Drive Control
F6 –
F7 Right Window
F8 Rear Defogger
F9 Left Window
F10 –
F11 Trailer Reverse
F12 USB Port/Third Row Seats
F13 –
F14 –
F15 –
F16 –
F17 –/Air Quality Sensor
F18 –
F19 Ventilated Seats/ Massage
F20 –
F21 –
F22 – Fuses
Usage
F23 –
F24 Lumbar F25 –
F26 Trailer Brake Lamps F27 Massage
F28 Passive Entry/Passive Start
F29 –
F30 Canister Vent F31 –
F32 Heated Mirrors
F33 USB Port/Second Row Seats
F34 Liftgate Module F35 Fuel System Control Module/Fuel Tank Zone
Module
F36 –
F37 –
F38 Window Module
F39 Rear Closure Fuses
Usage
F40 Memory Seat Module F41 Automatic Occupancy Sensor
F42 –
F43 –
F44 –
F45 Liftgate Motor
F46 Rear Heated Seats F47 –
F48 –
F49 –
F50 –
F51 –
F52 Semi-Active Dampening System Module
F53 –
F54 External Object Calculating Remote
System/Side Blind Zone
Alert
F55 –

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364 Index
Parking or BackingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 165
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160, 161
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . .154 Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . 311
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 345
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Rear
Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . 233
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recognition
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . 331
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . 79
Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . 55
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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TTY UsersCustomer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . .128
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Using Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAhead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Vehicle (cont'd)
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 97
Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Windows (cont'd)
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 276