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start based on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light will not come on
during a remote start.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is open.
.60 minutes of remote start time has
been used.
.The hazard flashers are on.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
.The vehicle is already turned on.
If the battery level is low, do not use the
remote start feature. The battery may fully
deplete.
The remote key range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
Other conditions may affect the range and
performance of the remote key. See Remote
Key 09.
Starting the Vehicle Using Remote Start
PressStwice on the remote key. The turn
signal lamps will flash to confirm the
remote start request was received. During
the remote start, the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the vehicle is on.
The vehicle will turn off after 60 minutes,
unless you stop the remote start before
remote start cycle has completed or the
vehicle is turned on.
Press the brake pedal or close the door to
drive the vehicle. See Power Modes0197.
Extending Remote Start Time
Remote start can be used for up to
60 minutes of total remote start time.
After a remote start of 60 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
60 minutes have been used, the vehicle
must be started and then turned off before
the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press/. The parking lamps will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
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seats feature will not activate that seat. To
enable or disable auto heated or ventilated
seats, select Settings > Vehicle > Climate
and Air Quality > Auto Cooled or Auto
Heated Seats > ON or OFF.
Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned
on automatically. When it is cold outside,
the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot
outside the ventilated seats turn on. If the
auto heated or ventilated seats feature is
not on when then vehicle is turned on, the
heated or ventilated seats may be canceled.
If necessary, press the heated or ventilated
seat button to use the heated or ventilated
seats after the vehicle is started.
The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights
may turn on during a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is
normal.
To enable or disable remote start heated or
ventilated seats, select Settings > Vehicle >
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote
Start Auto Heat Seats or Remote Start Auto
Cool Seats > ON or OFF. SeeRemote Vehicle
Start 014.Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays
under certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the rear
seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row
door is opened while the vehicle is on or up
to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned
on. There will be an alert when the vehicle
is turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects when a
rear door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat.
The feature is active only once each time
the vehicle is turned on and off, and will
require reactivation by opening and closing
the second row doors. There may be an
alert even when there is nothing in the rear
seat; for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left the
vehicle without the vehicle being shut off. The feature can be turned on or off. Select
Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder >
ON or OFF.Folding the Rear Seat Cushion (Uplevel
Models)
Either side of the rear seat cushion can be
folded down for added cargo space.
{Warning
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
{Warning
Do not operate the vehicle with the rear
seat cushion(s) folded down and the rear
seatbacks in the upright position. The
folded seat cushion is not locked. It can
move when the vehicle is in motion.
People in the vehicle could be injured in a
sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return
the seat cushion to the seating position
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Why Seat Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast
as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops
suddenly, you keep going until something
stops you. It could be the windshield, the
instrument panel, or the seat belts!
When you wear a seat belt, you and the
vehicle slow down together. There is more
time to stop because you stop over a longer
distance and, when worn properly, your
strongest bones take the forces from the
seat belts. That is why wearing seat belts
makes such good sense.
Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after acrash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A: You could be— whether you are
wearing a seat belt or not. Your chance
of being conscious during and after a
crash, so you canunbuckle and get out,
is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only.
They work withseat belts —not instead
of them. Whether or not an airbag is
provided, all occupants still have to
buckle up to get the most protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in all
Canadian provinces, the law requires
wearing seat belts.
Buckle To Drive
If equipped, this feature delays the vehicle
from shifting out of P (Park) when the driver
seat belt is not buckled. The Buckle to Drive
feature must be turned ON in the
infotainment system to work. To turn the
Buckle to Drive feature on or off, select
Settings > Vehicle > Buckle to Drive. See
Teen Driver 0168, if equipped. If the vehicle is on and the brake pedal is
pressed with the vehicle in P (Park) but the
driver seat belt is not buckled, a message
displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) and the vehicle will be delayed
from shifting out of P (Park). Buckle the
driver seat belt to clear the message and
shift out of P (Park). Shifting from P (Park)
will be delayed once for each time the
vehicle is started.
On some models, Buckle to Drive may also
delay shifting out of P (Park) if a front
passenger seat belt is unbuckled. A message
displays in the DIC. Buckle the front
passenger seat belt to clear the message
and shift out of P (Park). This feature may
delay the vehicle from shifting out of
P (Park) if an object, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other
electronic device, is on the front passenger
seat. If this happens, remove the object
from the seat or buckle the seat belt to shift
out of P (Park).
If the driver, or on some vehicles, the
present front passenger remains unbuckled,
the DIC message will turn off after several
seconds and the vehicle can be shifted out
of P (Park). See
“Seat Belts”and“Child
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{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow and ice
buildup could lead to a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the vehicle is turned off while the wipers
are on LO, HI, or INT, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved
to OFF before the driver door is opened or
within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart
and move to the base of the windshield.
If the vehicle is turned off while the wipers
are performing wipes due to windshield
washing, the wipers continue to run until
they reach the base of the windshield.
Rain Sense
If equipped with Rain Sense and the feature
is turned on, a sensor near the top center of
the windshield detects the amount of water
on the windshield and controls the
frequency of the windshield wiper based on
the current sensitivity setting.
Keep this area of the windshield clear of
debris to allow for best system performance.
To turn the Rain Sense feature on or off, see
“Rain Sense Wipers” under Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Rain
Sense > Enable/Disable.
If Rain Sense is enabled in Settings, turning
the wiper lever to INT will activate Rain
Sense.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under
Settings 0166.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets that can
be used to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a tablet or MP3 player. Lift the cover to access the outlet and
replace when not in use.
The power outlets are located:
.In the center console storage area under
the armrest
.In the eTrunk™
area
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Rear of Center Console Power Outlet
When the power button is ON/RUN, power
to the 110 Volt outlet is enabled after the
-button is pressed, see Instrument
Panel Overview 04for button location.
A green indicator light on the button
indicates when the 110 Volt outlet is
enabled. 110 Volt power is supplied to the
outlet when it is enabled and electrical
equipment is plugged into that outlet. One
power outlet can be used with electrical
equipment that uses a maximum of 400
watts. Ensure that all connected devices do
not exceed 400 watts. The power outlet can be turned off by
pressing the
-button.
An indicator light on the outlet illuminates
when the system is enabled and no system
fault is detected. The outlet will not provide
power when the vehicle is off, the
-
button is not pressed, or the plug is not
fully seated into the outlet. The outlet does
not operate while the vehicle is starting. If a
USB powered streaming device is being
used, it is suggested to use a USB Port for
power, see USB Port0154. If uninterrupted
power supply is required while driving,
disable the auto-stop feature, see Power
Modes 0197.
If equipment is connected using more than
400 watts or a system fault is detected, a
protection circuit shuts off the power supply
and the indicator light will flash.
Do not use a power outlet with a missing or
damaged cover. The power outlet is not designed for the
following, and may not work properly if
they are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peak wattage,
such as compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools
.Other equipment requiring an extremely
stable power supply, such as
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets
and touch sensor lamps
.Medical equipment
Onboard Generator
If equipped and enabled, the vehicle outlets
can be used to power compatible devices up
to 7.2 kW. Through the use of a GM
accessory, 3 kW of power is also available
through the charge port to external devices.
Locating the Outlets
The power outlets are located in the cabin,
bed, and eTrunk™
of the vehicle.
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Troubleshooting
The power outlets will be momentarily
unavailable at the start and the end of a
350 kW DC Fast Charge. This is normal
operation.
For any error messages that can not be
resolved by resetting fault mode as
discussed earlier in this section, see your
dealer.
{Warning
The power outlets contain high-voltage
electrical equipment. Disassembling the
power outlets may result in electrical
shock causing personal injury or death.
Never attempt to disassemble a power
outlet.
Wireless Charging
If equipped and enabled, the vehicle has
wireless charging in the bin below the
climate control system. The system operates
at 145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power output
of the system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 3 amp (15 W), as requested by
the compatible smartphone. SeeRadio
Frequency Statement 0404.
{Warning
Wireless charging may affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not correctly
indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP,
during a Bluetooth phone call, or when
phone projection (e.g. Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto) is active. See Power Modes0197.
The operating temperature is −40 °C (−40 °F)
to 85 °C (185 °F) for the charging system and
0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
A charging stopped alert may be displayed
on the infotainment screen, if the wireless
charger or smartphone are outside of
normal operating temperature. Charging will
automatically resume when a normal
operating temperature is reached.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the charger
before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charger may become
very hot.
On the rare occasion that the charging
system does not detect an object, and
the object gets wedged between the
smartphone and charger, remove the
smartphone and allow the object to cool
before removing it from the charger, to
prevent burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone: 1. Confirm the smartphone is capable of wireless charging.
2. The wireless charger is below the climate control system.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
SeePassenger Sensing System 065 for
important safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
When the vehicle is started, the passenger
airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF
for several seconds as a system check. Then,
after several more seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF to let
you know the status of the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag.
If the word ON is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it means that the
front outboard passenger frontal airbag is
allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has turned off the
front outboard passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, or if the airbag readiness light
is on, there may be a problem with the
lights or the passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service right away.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0113
for more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started, as a check to
show the light is working. If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there could be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the 12-volt battery.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio. Find a safe place to stop
the vehicle.
Low State of Charge Light
This light comes on when the vehicle state
of charge is low. Proceed to a charging
station to charge the vehicle.
Charge Cord Connected Light
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This light comes on when the air suspension
is raised to maximum ground clearance
height.
This light comes on when the air suspension
is raised to increased ground clearance
height.
It will flash green to indicate that the
vehicle is changing to a higher ride height.
This light comes on when the air suspension
is lowered for easy entry and exit from the
vehicle.
This light will flash green to indicate that
the vehicle is changing to a lower ride
height.
This light comes on when the air suspension
is in Service Mode or Alignment Mode.
SeeAir Suspension 0211.
Tire Pressure Light
If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 349.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute and
then stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected,
the light will come on every time the
vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0351.