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After a Trailer Profile has been created and
the trailer is electrically connected, the
trailer detection pop-up appears with a list
of all of the custom Trailer Profiles stored
on the vehicle. To load an existing Trailer
Profile, select one of the Trailer Profiles
listed or load the Guest Trailer Profile by
selecting GUEST TRAILER. Selecting Accessory
as the active Trailer Profile dismisses the
pop-up. Shifting the vehicle from P (Park)
selects Guest Trailer as the active Trailer
Profile and dismisses the pop-up.
Create a Trailer Profile
Touch Add Trailer on the trailer detection
pop-up or touch + Add New Trailer in the
Trailering App.
After a profile is created, set up for
additional trailer features may become
available through the sections shown in the
Status View. See“Status View”below.
Import a Trailer Profile
Touch Import on the trailer detection pop-up
or touch Import in the Trailering App.
Follow on-screen instructions to import a
profile. After a profile is imported, it can be selected
from the trailer list. If equipped, the Tow/
Haul Mode reminder and Brake Gain Setting
do not import.
Status View
If a trailer is connected, the Status view
shows status information for the active
trailer profile.
If no trailer is connected, the Status view
shows the last trailer profile with a status of
Not Connected.
The Status view shows:
.Lights
.Maintenance
.Checklists
.Brakes (If equipped)
Scroll right or left to see more options. The Status view displays mileage and fuel
economy information.
Each section shows high level status
information for the feature. Selecting a
section opens up a new screen with
additional information and/or options.
Lights
This view displays the names of the trailer
connector pins, a graphic of the trailer
connector, and a graphic of the back of the
trailer.
Any connector pin that fails will be an
amber color with the corresponding location
highlighted on the graphic of the back of
the trailer.
If a trailer connection is detected without
any faults, the view displays No Issues
Found.

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When a trailer is connected, the Trailering
App System detects the trailer connection
using the Stop/Turn Signal lighting circuits
and requests the driver to setup a trailer
profile through the Trailering App System on
the infotainment screen. When a trailer is
connected and a default trailer profile is
selected, the Trailering App System will not
display a Trailer Detection Alert to the user.
When a trailer is connected and the vehicle
is off, the Trailering App System periodically
pulses the lighting circuits of the trailer to
verify it is still connected. The trailer lights
may periodically flash as a result of this
trailer connection detection. These flashes
may be more visible in dark ambient light
environments. The flashing or flickering
lights are a normal condition and the
Trailering App System has built-in
protections to prevent the battery from
draining. When Theft Alert is enabled, the
frequency and pattern of this flashing
changes.
If the trailer disconnects when the vehicle is
on, a message appears on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) immediately. If the
trailer disconnects when the vehicle is off,the next time the vehicle is turned on the
message on the DIC displays. Check your
trailer connection if needed.
Connection Problem
If any of the trailer connections are lost, a
message appears on the DIC. The
infotainment screen will also show the
connection issue in the Lights Status view.
Connection Trailer Lighting Faults Detected
The Trailering App System monitors for
electrical faults on the trailer lights. If there
is a lighting issue, a message appears on the
DIC. The infotainment screen shows the
lighting issue in the Lights Status view.
Repair your trailer lights if needed. A trailer
lighting issue is not covered by your GM
warranty.
The Running Lights connection may not
detect partial outages. Activate the light test
to check all trailer lamps. See
“Light Test”
following. Light Test
Touch Start Light Test to cycle the trailer
lights on and off to determine if they are
working. The test follows this sequence:
1. The running lights turn on first and remain on throughout the sequence.
2. The brake lights turn on for about two seconds.
3. The left turn signal light flashes three times.
4. The right turn signal light flashes three times.
5. The reverse lights turn on for about two seconds.
6. Steps 2–5 repeat for approximately on minute and 45 seconds, or until the test
deactivates.
Touch Stop to manually stop the test.
The sequence also deactivates when any of
the following occur:
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The transmission is shifted out of P (Park).
.The brake pedal is pressed.
.The turn signal is activated.
.The hazard warning lights are activated.

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Maintenance
.Touch to view a list of maintenance
reminders for the Trailer Profile.
.The Maintenance Status view displays
reminders for the Trailer Profile. Touch a
reminder to view, reset, delete, or edit it.
.The progress bar turns yellow when the
maintenance item reaches 90% complete.
.The progress bar turns red when the
maintenance item reaches 100%
complete.
.Touch New Reminder to add a new
maintenance reminder.
Suggested reminders that were previously
set will not appear. Suggested reminders
that have not been set have empty boxes
next to them. The maximum number of
reminders is 50. Maintenance Notifications
1. Touch Reset to reset time and mileage values for the reminder.
2. Touch Remind Me Later to delay the reminder.
3. If an Upcoming Alert (90%) is dismissed, it does not appear again.
4. If a Maintenance Due Alert (100%) is dismissed, it appears when the vehicle is
turned off and back on again.
Always follow the maintenance instructions
that came with your trailer.
Checklist View
This view shows the recommended steps to
take before towing a trailer. 1. Touch the box next to each item if that step has been completed. 2. Touch
4to access a detailed view of each
step. Within each detailed view, touch
Next and Previous to navigate between
steps.
3. Touch Clear All to clear the completed statuses from all items in the current
checklist.
Custom Checklist Items
For each of the Trailer Profile checklists,
there is an option to create custom items to
view in the checklist. The custom item
appears at the bottom of the checklist.
Guest Trailer
If a Guest Trailer Profile is active, the
checklist shows a limited, basic checklist is
available.
No Trailer Connected
If no trailer is connected, the checklist shows
the last selected trailer profile.

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Brakes
If equipped with Integrated Trailer Brake
Controller (ITBC) system and if the
connected trailer is equipped with electric
brakes or electric over hydraulic brakes, this
view displays the current state of the brakes
including brake gain setting and output.
If no electric brakes are detected or if no
trailer is connected, this view displays the
last known brake gain setting and the
output shown as dashed lines.
Touch Show In Cluster to show trailer brake
gain and output in the DIC.
Touch How To Set Brake Gain to access
detailed steps to set trailer brake gain.
The Trailering App System shows any brake
issues reported by the trailer brake
controller in the brakes view. Trailer
diagnosis and service may be required.Repair your trailer brakes if needed. A trailer
braking issue is not covered by your GM
warranty.
See
“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0236 for
more information on the vehicle trailer
brakes.
Guest Trailer Status View
If the Guest Trailer Profile is active, the
Status view shows:
.Lights
.Checklist
.Brakes (If equipped)
The Trailer Status view displays mileage and
fuel economy information. Mileage and fuel
economy resets after the trailer disconnects.
Accessory Status View
If the Accessory profile is active, trailer
status information is not available.
Trailers View
Touch the trailer profile icon/name in the
Status View to view, activate, create, edit,
or delete Trailer Profiles.
If a trailer is connected, touch the Trailer
Profile name to activate a Trailer Profile. There can be up to five Custom Trailer
Profiles on the vehicle.
The Custom Trailer Profiles and Guest Trailer
are in order of the most frequently used.
The Accessory profile is shown below the
Custom Trailer Profiles and Guest Trailer
Profile.
Guest Trailer
If the Guest Trailer Profile is the active
Trailer Profile, trailer detection, lights/
connections status, theft, and the Tow/Haul
reminder alerts can be sent. The system
does not track total mileage or fuel
economy, but the system tracks trip mileage
and fuel economy if the Guest Trailer Profile
is active. The maintenance reminders cannot
be set up for a Guest Trailer Profile. The
Guest Trailer Profile cannot be edited.
Accessory
If the Accessory Profile is active, alerts will
not be sent and the system will not track
mileage or fuel economy. Maintenance
reminders cannot be set up for the
Accessory profile. The Accessory profile
cannot be edited.

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Trailer Brake Gain Memory
The system can store the brake gain setting
of a Trailer Profile or a Guest Trailer Profile.
When a Trailer Profile or Guest Trailer Profile
is selected, and a brake gain setting is set
for that Trailer Profile, the system will recall
the stored brake gain value.
If a Trailer Profile is already active and the
brake gain setting has been set for that
Trailer Profile, the system will recall the
brake gain value whenever the vehicle is
turned on.
If there is an error in setting the brake gain
for a Trailer Profile, a pop-up displays. If the
Guest Trailer Profile is active or there is no
trailer connected, the pop-up does not
appear.
Trailer brake gain should be set for a specific
trailering condition and must be adjusted
anytime vehicle loading, trailer loading,
or road surface conditions change.Editing a Trailer Profile
Touch the trailer profile icon/name in the
Status View to access the Trailer
Profile view:
.Trailer Name
.Total Mileage
.Average Fuel Economy
.Delete/Remove Trailer
.Set as Default Trailer
.Tow/Haul Mode Reminder Alert
.Theft Alert
.Maintenance Alert
Trailer Name
Touch to edit the Trailer Profile name. Use
at least one character and no spaces. Total Mileage
Touch to edit the Trailer Profile mileage.
Touch Reset to reset trailer mileage to zero,
or enter a new value and touch Save.
Effect on Maintenance Reminders
If the mileage is reset or changed, and has
already accumulated, any maintenance
reminders that have been set up will be
adjusted accordingly.
Average Fuel Economy
Touch to reset the average fuel economy for
the Trailer Profile. Touch Reset to reset fuel
economy.
Delete/Remove Trailer
Touch to remove the Trailer Profile and all
of its settings.
On the pop-up, touch Remove to remove the
Trailer Profile from the vehicle. Touch Cancel
to dismiss the pop-up and return to the
previous view.
Remove is displayed if there is a connected
OnStar plan active with the vehicle.
Removing a Trailer Profile removes the
profile from the vehicle, but the profile will
still be associated with the user account.

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1. Remote Negative (–) Grounding Point.See Jump Starting - North America
0 312.
2. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0266.
3. Battery. See Battery - North America
0 269.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0277.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0262.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 257.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil
0 257.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0 268.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter 0261.
10. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0262.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 0259.
.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 0256 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.

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Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the dexos1
specification are all that is needed for good
performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements
that can be unhealthy for your skin and
could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil
stay on your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or properly
dispose of clothing or rags containing used
engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings
about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment.
If you change your own oil, be sure to drain
all the oil from the filter before disposal.
Never dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water.
Recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that
indicates when to change the engine oil and
filter. This is based on a combination of
factors which include engine revolutions,
engine temperature, and miles driven. Based
on driving conditions, the mileage at which
an oil change is indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work
properly, the system must be reset every
time the oil is changed.
On some vehicles, when the system has
calculated that oil life has been diminished,
a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes
on to indicate that an oil change is
necessary. Change the oil as soon as
possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under the best
conditions, the oil life system might indicate
that an oil change is not necessary for up to
a year. The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and, at this
time, the system must be reset. For vehicles
without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message, an oil change is needed when the
OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%.
Your dealer has trained service people whowill perform this work and reset the system.
It is also important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain interval and
keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, the
oil must be changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change. Remember to reset
the oil life system whenever the oil is
changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is
changed so that the system can calculate
the next engine oil change. Always reset the
engine oil life to 100% after every oil
change. It will not reset itself. To reset the
engine oil life system:
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 098 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 100. If the vehicle does not have DIC
buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park)
to access this display.
2. Press and hold
Von the DIC, or SET/CLR
on the turn signal lever if the vehicle
does not have DIC buttons, for several
seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

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The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 098 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 100.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
If the display shows 100%, the system is
reset.
If the vehicle has a CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and it comes back on when
the vehicle is started and/or the OIL LIFE
REMAINING is near 0%, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission
fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the
only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle to your dealer and have it
repaired as soon as possible. There is a special procedure for checking and
changing the transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be done at
your dealer. Contact your dealer for
additional information.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage the
vehicle, and the damage may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Always
use the correct automatic transmission
fluid. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0332.
Change the fluid and filter at the intervals
listed in the Maintenance Schedule 0328,
and be sure to use the fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0332.
Engine Air Filter Life System
If equipped, this feature provides the engine
air filter’s remaining life and best timing for
a change. The timing to change an engine
air filter depends on driving and
environmental conditions.
When to Change the Engine Air Filter
When the Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays a message to replace the engine air
filter at the next oil change, follow this
timing.
When the DIC displays a message to replace
the engine air filter soon, replace the engine
air filter at the earliest convenience.
The system must be reset after the engine
air filter is changed.
If the DIC displays a message to check the
engine air filter system, see your dealer.
How to Reset the Engine Air Filter Life
System
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Display the Air Filter Life on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 098 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 100.
3. Press
Ton the steering wheel, or press
the trip odometer reset stem if the
vehicle does not have DIC controls, to
move to the Reset/Disable display area.