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Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for
vehicle service and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. SeeService Vehicle
Soon Light (Propulsion System Failure)
0 115. A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —may
interfere with vehicle systems. This could
affect vehicle operation and cause a
crash. Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's
12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not
operating.
When adding electrical equipment, it should
only be connected using the accessory
power outlets. The maximum power that
can be supplied by one accessory power
outlet or spread across all three is 200 watts
or 15 amps. Exceeding 200 watts or 15 amps
may cause erratic vehicle operation.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to the
vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 068 and
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 068.
Auxiliary Switches
On-screen auxiliary switches, if equipped, are
quick-touch icons that appear within the
infotainment system, giving you easy access
to some of the features of certain
aftermarket accessories installed on the
vehicle (off-road lighting, light bars, etc.). To access the on-screen auxiliary switches,
select Controls > Aux Switches. Six on-screen
auxiliary switches are available.
Use of the on-screen switches requires
installation of an auxiliary switch interface
module, which is mounted under the hood.
See your dealer for purchase and installation
of the necessary components. When an
aftermarket accessory is installed onto the
vehicle, it should be hard-wired to the
auxiliary switch interface module to the
numbered connection that corresponds with
the numbered on-screen auxiliary switch.
See
Accessories and Modifications 0324.
If you touch an on-screen auxiliary switch
but the auxiliary switch interface module is
not installed or has no accessory wired at
that connection, a message “No accessory
connected to this switch” displays.
Customizing the On-Screen Auxiliary
Switches
After a purchased accessory is installed,
create a text label for the corresponding
on-screen auxiliary switch and choose an
icon to represent the installed accessory.
1. While the vehicle is in P (Park), touch the Controls icon on the infotainment
home page.
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Warning (Continued)
High voltage components are identified
by labels. Do not remove, open, take
apart, or modify these components. High
voltage cable or wiring has orange
covering. Do not probe, tamper with, cut,
or modify high voltage cable or wiring.
{Warning
Unexpected wheel motion and/or
direction when one or more wheels are
off the ground for service work may
result in injury. The vehicle may:
.Allow the wheels to rotate
unexpectedly in either direction
regardless of mode selection.
.Allow the wheels to rotate in reaction
to attempts to rotate the tire(s)
manually.
.Resist attempts to rotate the wheels
manually.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Before lifting the vehicle to do your own
service work, turn the vehicle off or place
the vehicle in the Service Mode. To place
the vehicle in Service Mode, see “Service
Mode” underPower Modes 0197.
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your
vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools,
or parts. Always follow owner’s manual
procedures and consult the service
manual for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use
the proper service manual. It tells you much
more about how to service the vehicle than
this manual can. To order the proper service
manual, see Publication Ordering
Information 0404. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work,
see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 68.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service
work performed. See Maintenance Records
0 393.
Underhood Compartment
Overview
There are several items you should check
periodically located under the hood.
For instructions on opening the hood, see
Hood 019.
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power hood. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
hood as it is opening and closing.
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Warning (Continued)
structure or anything that can burn.
Ventilate the vehicle by opening a
window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as soon as
possible to determine whether an
inspection is needed. SeeCustomer
Assistance Offices 0398.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing
system may shut down the high voltage
system. When this occurs, the high voltage
battery is disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display. Before the vehicle can
operate again, it must be serviced at your
dealer. If a crash occurs or an airbag(s)
inflates, see “If a Crash Occurs” under
Collision Damage Repair 0402 and
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
0 64 for additional information.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully
charged, to keep the high voltage battery
temperature ready for the next drive. This is
important when outside temperatures are
extremely hot or cold. Propulsion power may be reduced in
extremely cold temperatures, or if the high
voltage battery is too cold. The message
BATTERY TOO COLD, PLUG IN TO WARM will
display. If the message displays, a level 2
charger is required to heat the battery to a
minimum temperature to enable propulsion
or charging.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce sun
loading on the vehicle and improve high
voltage battery life, is available from your
dealer.
See
Radio Frequency Statement 0404.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment has been evaluated to be
installed and operated at a minimum
distance of 5.7 cm (2.2 in) between the
device and your body. The vehicle design
ensures this distance is maintained during
normal use. Changes or modifications to any
of these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment. Innovation, Science, and Economic
Development (ISED) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with RSS-102
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 5.7 cm (2.2 in) between
the radiator and any part of your body. The
vehicle design ensures this distance is
maintained during normal use. Changes or
modifications to any of these systems by
other than an authorized service facility
could void authorization to use this
equipment.
Vehicle Storage
The best way to store the vehicle for any
length of time is to plug in the charge cord
and leave it plugged in. The vehicle
monitors and maintains the 12-volt battery
daily. It is okay to leave the vehicle plugged
in for extended periods of time. Once
charged to full, very little energy is required
to maintain the 12-volt battery and high
voltage battery.
If it is not possible to charge the vehicle
with the charge cord left plugged in, be sure
to fully charge the high voltage battery
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Customer Information 403
GM vehicle by limiting compensation for
damage repairs by using aftermarket
collision parts. Some insurance companies
will not specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we recommend
that you ensure that the vehicle will be
repaired with GM original equipment
collision parts. If such insurance coverage is
not available from your current insurance
carrier, consider switching to another
insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company
may require you to have insurance that
ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts.
Read the lease carefully, as you may be
charged at the end of the lease for poor
quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call emergency
services for help. Do not leave the scene of
a crash until all matters have been taken
care of. Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.Give only the necessary information to
police and other parties involved in the
crash.
For emergency towing see
Roadside
Assistance Program 0399.
Gather the following information:
.Driver name, address, and telephone
number
.Driver license number
.Owner name, address, and telephone
number
.Vehicle license plate number
.Vehicle make, model, and model year
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Insurance company and policy number
.General description of the damage to the
other vehicle
Choose a reputable repair facility that uses
quality replacement parts. See “Collision
Parts” earlier in this section.
In a crash, the sensing system may shut
down the high voltage system. See Battery -
North America 0330 for important safety
information. If an airbag has inflated, see
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
0 64. If the vehicle is damaged from a crash,
flood, fire, or other event it may be
necessary to have the vehicle inspected. See
Battery - North America
0330 for important
safety information.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that you
take an active role in its repair. If you have
a pre-determined repair facility of choice,
take the vehicle there, or have it towed
there. Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts be
original equipment parts, either new
Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be
covered by the GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but
you must live with the repair. Depending on
your policy limits, your insurance company
may initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the
repair professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is
leased, you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage does not
pay the full cost.
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Index 421
InformationPublication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107, 109
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 147
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
LampsDaytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Lamps (cont'd)
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 146
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 85
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Lights
Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Battery Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Lights (cont'd)
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Charge Cord Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Driver Attention Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Four-Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Low State of Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121