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Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Rear Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Displays
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If
Equipped) 4. Fan Controls
5. CLIMATE (Climate Control
Display)
6. MAX Defrost
7. Recirculation

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Climate Controls 1578. Rear Window Defogger and
Heated Outside Mirrors (If
Equipped)
9. ON/OFF (Power)
10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
Climate Control Display
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. Sync (Synchronized
Temperature)
4. Outside Temperature Display
5. Recirculation 6. Air Delivery Mode Control
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off (Power)
The fan, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, driver and passenger
temperatures, and Sync settings
can be controlled by touching
CLIMATE on the infotainment
display Home Page or the climate
button in the application tray display.
A selection can then be made on
the front climate control page
displayed. See the infotainment
manual. Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display
appears briefly when the climate
controls on the center stack are
adjusted. The air delivery mode can
be adjusted on the climate control
display.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.

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158 Climate Controls When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed.
Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically
controlled, even if the AUTO
indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster with A/C on,
recirculation may be automatically
selected in warm weather. Press
@ to select recirculation; press it
again to select outside air.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls : The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting. The driver and passenger
temperatures can also be adjusted
by touching the controls on the
climate control display.
Sync : Touch Sync on the display to
link all passenger settings to the
driver settings. Adjust the driver side
temperature control to change the
linked temperature. When the
passenger settings are adjusted, the
Sync button is displayed and the
temperatures are unlinked.
Manual Operation CLIMATE : Press CLIMATE to show
the climate control display.
ON/OFF : Press to turn the fan on
or off. When off, no air will flow into
the vehicle. Turning the fan on,
pressing any other button, or turning
a knob will turn the system back on
using the current setting.
hi : Press or touch the fan controls
on the center stack or the display to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting displays. Pressing either button cancels
automatic fan control and the fan is
controlled manually. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation.
Air Delivery Mode Control : When
the climate information is displayed,
touch
6 ,
Y , or
X on the display to
change the direction of airflow. Any
combination of the three modes can
be selected. The selected air
delivery mode is lit. Pressing any
mode control cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:
6 : Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some air to the
windshield and side windows.
Y : Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
X : Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield.

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1 MAX : Air is directed to the
windshield, the fan runs at a higher
speed, and the temperature of the
air is increased if not already at
maximum. This mode overrides the
previous mode selected and clears
fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly. When
1 MAX is
pressed again, the system returns
to the previous mode setting and
fan speed.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
A/C : Touch A/C on the display to
turn the air conditioning on or off.
If the fan is turned off, the air
conditioner will not run and A/C OFF
will show on the climate control
display.
Touch AUTO to return to automatic
operation and the air conditioner
runs automatically as needed. @ : Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the
inside of the vehicle or to reduce the
entry of outside air and odors.
If selected during cool or cold
weather, the windshield and
windows may fog. Turn off
recirculation to help clear the
windshield and windows.
Auto Defog : The climate control
system has a sensor to
automatically detect high humidity
inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate
control system may adjust to
outside air supply and turn on the
air conditioner. The fan speed may
slightly increase to help prevent
fogging. If the climate control
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation.
To turn Auto Defog off or on, see
“ Climate and Air Quality ” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 137 . Ionizer : If equipped with an ionizer,
this feature helps to clean the air
inside the vehicle and remove
contaminants such as pollen, odors,
and dust. If the climate control
system is on and the ionizer is
enabled, Ionizer On will be
displayed. To turn the ionizer on or
off, see “ Climate and Air Quality ”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 137 .
Rear Window Defogger
K : Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on. The
rear window defogger only works
when the engine is running. It turns
off when the ignition is turned off or
in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See
“ Climate and Air Quality ” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 137 .
When Auto Rear Defog is selected,
the rear window defogger turns on
automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside

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160 Climate Controls temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger
turns off automatically after about
10 minutes, or after five minutes if
the outside temperature is not
as cold.
The upper gridlines on the rear
window are antenna lines and are
not intended to heat when the
defogger is activated.
The heated outside mirrors turn on
when the rear window defogger
button is on and help to clear fog or
frost from the surface of the mirror.
See Heated Mirrors 0 31 .
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Heated and Ventilated Seats
M or
L : If equipped, press
M or
Lto heat the driver or passenger seat.
C or
{ : If equipped, press
C or
{ to ventilate the driver or
passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 46 .
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : The climate control
system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. If the vehicle has
heated or ventilated seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 15 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 46 .
Sensors The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort. Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Rear Climate Control
System The rear climate control system is
on the rear of the center console
storage. The settings can be
adjusted with the rear climate
controls and the rear climate
display.
Rear Climate Controls
1. Fan Control
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

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Climate Controls 1613. MODE (Air Delivery Mode
Control)
4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
5. Heated Rear Seats (If
Equipped)
Rear Climate Display
1. Rear Climate Temperature
Control
2. Fan Control
3. Outside Temperature Display
4. Sync (Synchronized
Temperatures)
5. Rear Control Lockout
6. Air Delivery Mode Control 7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. On/Off (Power)
Sync : Touch Sync on the rear
climate display to match the rear
climate control temperature to the
front climate control driver
temperature. The Sync button will
be lit. Adjust the rear climate control
temperature to change the linked
temperature. The Sync button
turns off.
Rear Control Lockout : Touch
Qon the rear climate display to lock or
unlock control of the rear climate
control system from the front seat.
When locked the rear climate
control system cannot be adjusted
from the second row seats.
Automatic Operation
AUTO : Touch AUTO on the rear
climate display to automatically
control air delivery and fan speed. A
is indicated in the display on the
rear of the center console storage
when automatic operation is active. If any of the climate control settings
are manually adjusted, this cancels
full automatic operation.
The display on the rear of the center
console storage only indicates
climate control functions when the
system is in rear independent mode.
When Sync is active the display is
not shown.
Manual Operation
9 : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or press and hold
S or
T on the rear climate display
to increase or decrease the fan
speed.
TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or press and hold
the rear climate display temperature
controls to adjust the rear
passenger temperature. If Sync is
lit, the rear climate temperature is
linked to the driver temperature
setting.

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Y /
6 or MODE : Touch one or both
modes on the rear climate display or
press MODE on the rear climate
controls to change the direction of
the airflow in the rear seating area.
Press MODE again to deselect.
Active modes will be highlighted.
M or
L : If equipped, press
M or
Lto heat the left or right outboard
seat. See Heated Rear Seats 0 51 .
Air Vents Use the slider switch on the air
outlets to change the direction of the
airflow, or to open and close off the
airflow.
There are also outlets overhead in
the rear passenger area; adjust as
needed.
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
Operation Tips .
Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from the air inlets at
the base of the windshield that
can block the flow of air into the
vehicle. .
Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle.
.
Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
.
Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
.
If fogging reoccurs while in vent
or bi-level modes with mild
temperature throughout the
vehicle, turn on the air
conditioner to reduce windshield
fogging.

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Maintenance Passenger Compartment
Air Filter The filter reduces dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 328 .
See your dealer regarding
replacement of the filter.
Service All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation. During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires
periodic maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 328 .

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Driving and Operating 165Trailer Towing General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 244
Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel
Economy Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them
off when not required.
.
On AWD vehicles, see Driver
Mode Control 0 202 .
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require. .
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.

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166 Driving and Operating .
Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.
Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
.
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
.
Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
.
Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
.
Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
.
Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint. .
Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{ WarningTaking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment manual for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always
expect the unexpected. ” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 54 .
.
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready. .
Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
.
Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{ WarningDrinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious — or even
fatal — collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.