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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Cluster (Midlevel) . . . . . . . . . . 99
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Uplevel Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . 106
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Only) . . . . . . . 106
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . 108
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 111
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Universal Remote System Operation . . . 124

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Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could prevent
injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate they are
working. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gauges shows there
may be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly and even dangerous.
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
English Base Level Shown, Metric Similar
1.Tachometer 0104
2. Fuel Gauge 0104
3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
0106
4. Speedometer 0104 5.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
and Midlevel) 0117 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0119
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the
center of the instrument cluster.

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Speed Warning :The Speed Warning display
allows the driver to set a speed that they
do not want to exceed. To set the Speed
Warning press
pwhen Speed Warning is
displayed.
Press
worxto adjust the value. PressV
to set the speed.
Once the speed is set, this feature can be
turned off by pressing
Vwhile viewing this
page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded,
a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime.
Software Information : Displays open source
software information.
Instrument Cluster (Midlevel)
English Midlevel Shown, Metric Similar
1. Fuel Gauge 0104
2. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
0106
3. Speedometer 0104
4. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
and Midlevel) 0117 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0119 5.
Tachometer 0104
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the
center of the instrument cluster.

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Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
English Uplevel Touring Theme Shown, Metric Similar
1.Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Uplevel
Only) 0105
2. Speedometer 0104
3. Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Only) 0106
4. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
0106
5. Fuel Gauge 0104 6.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
and Midlevel) 0117 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0119
7. Tachometer 0104
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the
center of the instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control to open
and scroll through the different items and
displays.
Press
oto access the cluster applications.
Use
worxto scroll through the list of
available applications. Not all applications
will be available on all vehicles.
.Info App. This is where the selected Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays can be

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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Metric Base Level and Midlevel
English Base Level and Midlevel
Metric Uplevel
English Uplevel
This gauge shows the engine coolant
temperature. If the pointer moves toward the warning
area at the high end of the gauge, the
engine is too hot.
If the engine coolant has overheated and
the vehicle has been operating under normal
driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as
possible. See
Engine Overheating 0268.
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Only)
When the ignition is on, this gauge indicates
the battery voltage.
When the engine is running, this gauge
shows the condition of the charging system.
The gauge can transition from a higher to
lower or a lower to higher reading. This is

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work. During the trip, occasionally check
that the cargo and trailer are secure and
that the lamps and any trailer brakes are
working.
Towing with a Stability Control System
When towing, the stability control system
might be heard. The system reacts to
vehicle movement caused by the trailer,
which mainly occurs during cornering. This is
normal when towing heavier trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle
ahead as you would when driving without a
trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed when
towing a trailer. The combination of the
vehicle and trailer will not accelerate as
quickly and is much longer than the vehicle
alone. It is necessary to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before returning
to the lane. Pass on level roadways. Avoid
passing on hills if possible.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. To move the trailer to the left,
move that hand to the left. To move the
trailer to the right, move that hand to the
right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making TurnsCaution
Turn more slowly and make wider arcs
when towing a trailer to prevent damage
to your vehicle. Making very sharp turns
could cause the trailer to contact the
vehicle.
Make wider turns than normal when towing,
so the trailer will not go over soft shoulders,
over curbs, or strike road signs, trees,
or other objects. Always signal turns well in
advance. Do not steer or brake suddenly.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before starting down a long or steep
downhill grade. If the transmission is not
shifted down, the brakes may overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Shift the
transmission to a lower gear if the
transmission shifts too often under heavy
loads and/or hilly conditions.
When towing at higher altitudes, engine
coolant will boil at a lower temperature
than at lower altitudes. If the engine is
turned off immediately after towing at high
altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle
could show signs similar to engine
overheating. To avoid this, let the engine
run, preferably on level ground, with the
transmission in P (Park) for a few minutes
before turning the engine off. If the
overheat warning comes on, see Engine
Overheating 0268.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0264.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0261.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0261.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0265.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0 270.
6. Battery - North America 0271.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0265.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0311.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0269.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0279.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America 0311.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and
long life, careful attention must be paid to
engine oil. Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect your
investment:
.Use engine oil approved to the proper
specification and of the proper viscosity
grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine
Oil” in this section.
.Check the engine oil level regularly and
maintain the proper oil level. See
“Checking Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the appropriate
time. SeeEngine Oil Life System 0263.
.Always dispose of engine oil properly. See
“What to Do with Used Oil” in this
section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly, every
650 km (400 mi), especially prior to a long
trip. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0260
for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may be
hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center (DIC)
message displays, check the oil level. Follow these guidelines:
.To get an accurate reading, park the
vehicle on level ground. Check the engine
oil level after the engine has been off for
at least two hours. Checking the engine
oil level on steep grades or too soon after
engine shutoff can result in incorrect
readings. Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to starting.
Remove the dipstick and check the level.
.If unable to wait two hours, the engine
must be off for at least 15 minutes if the
engine is warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out the
dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at
the tip of the dipstick and the engine has
been off for at least 15 minutes, add 1 L

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1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap
{Warning
An underhood electric fan can start up
even when the engine is not running and
can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing,
and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
{Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator hoses,
or other engine parts. They can be very
hot and can burn you. Do not run the
engine if there is a leak; all coolant could
leak out. That could cause an engine fire
and can burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled
with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant
needs to be checked and replaced at
appropriate intervals. See Maintenance
Schedule 0327. The following explains the cooling system
and how to check and add coolant when it
is low. If there is a problem with engine
overheating, see
Engine Overheating 0268.
What to Use
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such as
alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. With plain water or
the wrong mixture, the engine could get
too hot but there would not be an
overheat warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be burned.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant. This mixture:
.Gives freezing protection down to −37 °C
(−34 °F), outside temperature.
.Gives boiling protection up to 129 °C
(265 °F), engine temperature.
.Protects against rust and corrosion.
.Will not damage aluminum parts.
.Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
Caution
Do not use anything other than a mix of
DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM
Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
water. Anything else can cause damage
to the engine cooling system and the
vehicle, which would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by putting
it in the trash, pouring it on the ground,
or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water.
Have the coolant changed by an authorized
service center, familiar with legal
requirements regarding used coolant
disposal. This will help protect the
environment and your health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when
checking the coolant level.