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Introduction 5
1.Air Vents 0177.
2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0143.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0107 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0109.
4. Shift Switches. See Electric Drive Unit
0 200.
5. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 148.
6. Infotainment Display. See AM-FM Radio
0 152.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0142.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
8. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0174.
9. Power Outlets 099.
10. USB Port 0154.
11. Steering Wheel Controls 0149.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
12. Horn 098. 13.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 097 (Out
of View).
14. Trailer Brake Control Panel. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System”
under Towing Equipment 0301.
15. Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 261.
16. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light (Propulsion
System Failure) 0115.
17. Manual Hood Release.
18. Fuse Block Cover.
19. Electric Parking Brake 0205
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 209.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0274.
Power Hood Release. See Hood019.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 143.
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1.Air Vents 0177.
2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0143.
3. Regenerative Braking 0206.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0107 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0109.
5. Driver Monitoring System.
6. Shift Switches. See Electric Drive Unit
0 200.
7. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 148.
8. Infotainment Display. See AM-FM Radio
0 152.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0142.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0174.
11. USB Port 0154.
12. Power Outlets 099.
13. Wireless Charging 0104. 14.
Steering Wheel Controls 0149.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
15. Horn 098.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 097 (Out
of View).
17. Trailer Brake Control Panel. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System”
under Towing Equipment 0301.
18. Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 261.
Heated Steering Wheel 097 (If
Equipped).
19. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light (Propulsion
System Failure) 0115.
20. Manual Hood Release.
21. Fuse Block Cover. 22.
Electric Parking Brake 0205.
Air Suspension 0211.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0274.
Power Hood Release. See Hood019.
Power Tailgate Release. See Tailgate
0 28.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 143.
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68 Seats and Restraints
Additional Factors Affecting System
Operation
Seat belts help keep the passenger in
position on the seat during vehicle
maneuvers and braking, which helps the
passenger sensing system maintain the
passenger airbag status. See“Seat Belts”
and “Child Restraints” in the Index for
additional information about the importance
of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material, such as
a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket
equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters,
and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. We
recommend that you not use seat covers or
other aftermarket equipment except when
approved by GM for your specific vehicle.
See Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 068 for more
information about modifications that can
affect how the system operates.
The ON indicator may be lit if an object,
such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,
laptop, or other electronic device, is put on
an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired,
remove the object from the seat.
{Warning
Stowing articles under the passenger seat
or between the passenger seat cushion
and seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be
serviced. There are parts of the airbag
system in several places around the vehicle.
Your dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the vehicle and
the airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, see Publication Ordering
Information 0404.
{Warning
For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is
turned off and the battery is
disconnected, an airbag can still inflate
during improper service. You can be
injured if you are close to an airbag
when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the airbag
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you is qualified to
do so.
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's
frame, bumper system, height, front end,
or side sheet metal may keep the airbag
system from working properly.
The operation of the airbag system can also
be affected by changing, including
improperly repairing or replacing, any parts
of the following:
.Airbag system, including airbag modules,
front or side impact sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, or airbag wiring
.Front seats, including stitching, seams,
or zippers
.Seat belts
.Steering wheel, instrument panel,
overhead console, ceiling trim, or pillar
garnish trim
.Inner door seals, including speakers
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124 Instruments and Controls
Charge Now
Charge Now is the default charging mode
for your vehicle. The vehicle begins charging
immediately when it is plugged in and
authenticated at the charging location.
With Charge Now selected, the Charging
screen displays:
.Text explaining that the vehicle will
charge immediately when plugged in.
.Charge Complete by/in: The estimated
time at which the vehicle will reach the
desired Charge Level.
.Target Charge Level Gauge: Sets
the percentage at which the vehicle will
stop charging. The gauge also displays an
estimate of the vehicle's range upon
completing the charging session.
{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s battery
above an 80% charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep grades such as
mountain passes. This provides room in
the battery for regenerative braking to
supplement your conventional brakes
during the descent. This is especially
important when towing a trailer, which
puts additional stress on your vehicle’s
braking system.
SeeHill and Mountain Roads 0190 for
important information about driving on
grades.
The default charge level is 100% when
plugged in. To set a different charge level,
drag the circular marker on the Target
Charge Level Gauge to the preferred value.
To lower the desired Charge Level, drag the
Charge Level marker counterclockwise, and
to increase it drag the marker clockwise. The
Charge Level can also be changed by
tapping
«andªinside the gauge on the
screen. The Range estimate updates once
the desired Charge Level is set. To optimize
battery health, the minimum allowable
Charge Level is determined by the vehicle. Charge Later
Instead of charging immediately to a desired
Charge Level, you may choose to delay the
charge to the vehicle and have it complete
by your desired departure time. This may be
a more economical choice and a more
efficient use of energy when charging at
home. To use this mode, touch the Charge
Later tab from the Next Charge screen.
With Charge Later selected, the Charging
screen displays:
.Text explaining that your vehicle will
delay the planned charge to be ready by
the time specified.
.Time Selector: Used to set the desired
time at which the vehicle will finish
charging and be ready for departure.
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Driving and Operating 181
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Trailering App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Auxiliary Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Use the following tips to help maximize
energy efficiency and driving range.
The Energy Usage card available on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) estimates
the influence of the main factors impacting
vehicle range. It displays how energy is
being used for the current drive
as percentages of overall vehicle energy use.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130 and
Vehicle Status 0132.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid rapid accelerations and decelerations.
Driving range is maximized at 89 km/h
(55 mph) and less.
Use cruise control when appropriate.
Using the steering wheel paddle during
deceleration recovers more energy. See
Regenerative Braking 0206. Terrain and Vehicle Speed
Plan ahead for decelerations and coast
whenever possible. Do not rush to traffic
signals. Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
Higher speeds and grade changes use more
energy and can significantly reduce driving
range.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning systems
decreases the energy available for electric
driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is achieved when
the heat, air conditioning, and fan are
turned off.
Use the heated seat features instead of
climate control system. Heating the seat
uses less energy than heating and cooling
the interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the interior
when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize
the driving range by using electricity from
the electrical outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in direct
sunlight or use sunshades inside the vehicle.
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{Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to one side. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. Driving through flowing water
could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build
up under the vehicle's tires so they actually
ride on the water. This can happen when
the road is wet and you are driving fast.
When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has
little or no contact with the road.There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather
driving tips include:
.Allow extra following distance.
.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping equipment in
good shape, and keep the windshield
washer fluid reservoir filled.
.Ensure the tires are maintained and have
proper tread depth. See
Tires0344.
.Turn off any cruise control, if equipped.
See Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 217 or
Super Cruise 0227.
.Turn off One-Pedal Driving mode. See
One-Pedal Driving 0203.
.Turn on the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0207.
Hill and Mountain Roads
{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s battery
above an 80% charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep grades such as
mountain passes. This provides room in
the battery for regenerative braking to
supplement your conventional brakes
during the descent. This is especially
important when towing a trailer, which
puts additional stress on your vehicle’s
braking system.
If the battery becomes full, regenerative
braking will be limited or unavailable. The
brakes will have to do all the work of
slowing down the vehicle and could
become too hot. Hot brakes may not be
able to slow the vehicle enough to
maintain speed and control. To help avoid
the risk of a crash, limit the battery’s
charge and, if you experience brake fade
or receive a brake warning, stop the
vehicle and allow the brakes to cool.
See “Charge Now” underCharging 0123
for information on setting charge limits.
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194 Driving and Operating
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit1.
Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs.
and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
See Trailer Towing 0297 for important
information on towing a trailer, towing
safety rules, and trailering tips.
If aftermarket accessories are installed on
the vehicle, for example a rooftop carrier, be
sure to add the weight of all installed
accessories to the combined weight of
luggage and cargo.Example 1
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lb)
Then subtract Accessory Weight, for
example a rooftop cargo box =
15.8 kg (35 lb)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg(150 lb) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lb)
3. Remaining available capacity for Cargo Weight = 301.2 kg (665 lb)
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will not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and press the P (Park)
button.
The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) if it is
moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and shift
into P (Park).
To shift in and out of P (Park), see Shifting
Into Park 0199 and
Shifting out of Park 0199.
R : Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from either
R (Reverse) to D (Drive) or L (Low),
or D (Drive) or L (Low) to R (Reverse) while
the speed is too high, the vehicle may shift
to N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle speed and
try the shift again.
To shift into R (Reverse): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever rearward toward you, and then up.
R is illuminated in red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be
used to rock the vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice, or sand without
damaging the electric drive unit. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0192.
N : In this position, the propulsion system is
inactive. If the vehicle is moving and turned
off, restart the propulsion system in
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral): 1. Move the shift lever rearward toward the driver.
.If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal while moving the shift
lever rearward.
.The N indicator will illuminate red. 2. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Hold the brake pedal down
3. Shift into the desired gear.
If the brake pedal is not applied, the vehicle
may remain in N (Neutral).
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash Mode that
allows the vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode is not to be used for vehicle
towing. If the vehicle needs to be towed,
see Transporting a Disabled Vehicle 0378.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into P (Park).
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle Off) –Driver In
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle off and occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.