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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0149.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0120.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.
3. Instrument Cluster 097.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 109.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 089.
5. Infotainment System. See Overview
0 125.
6. Infotainment Screen. See Overview0125.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0119.
Anti-Theft Alarm System. See Vehicle
Alarm System 028.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0120.
9. Climate Control Systems 0144.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 146.
Heated Front Seats 044. (If Equipped).
10. Power Outlets 092.
11. Wireless Charging 094 (If Equipped). 12. Auto Stop Disable Switch. See
Stop/Start
System 0165.
All-Wheel Drive Button. (If Equipped). See
All-Wheel Drive 0171.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0200 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0174.
13. Electric Parking Brake 0172.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 169.
15. USB Port 0130.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. (Out of View). See Ignition Positions 0162.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0126.
18. Horn 089.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 089 (Out
of View).
20. Cruise Control 0176.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0177
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 089 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 193 (If Equipped). 21. Hood Release. See
Hood0216.
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0102.
23. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0245.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.

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8 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0149.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0120.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.
3. Instrument Cluster 097.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 109.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 089.
5. Infotainment System. See Overview
0 125.
6. Infotainment Screen. See Overview0125.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0119.
Anti-Theft Alarm System. See Vehicle
Alarm System 028.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers 0120.
9. Climate Control Systems 0144.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 146.
Heated Front Seats 044. (If Equipped).
10. Power Outlets 092.
11. Wireless Charging 094 (If Equipped). 12. Auto Stop Disable Switch. See
Stop/Start
System 0165.
All-Wheel Drive Button. (If Equipped). See
All-Wheel Drive 0171.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0200 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0174.
13. Electric Parking Brake 0172.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 169.
15. USB Port 0130.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. (Out of View). See Ignition Positions 0162.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0126.
18. Horn 089.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 089 (Out
of View).
20. Cruise Control 0176.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0177
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 089 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 193 (If Equipped). 21. Hood Release. See
Hood0216.
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0102.
23. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0245.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0117.

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30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement remote keys. Up
to eight remote keys can be programmed
for the vehicle. To program additional
remote keys, see Programming remote keys
to the Vehicle underRemote Key Operation
0 10.
Do not leave the remote key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent
system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust a mirror: 1. Press
}or|to choose the driver or
passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can
be seen.
4. Press
}or|again to deselect the
mirror. If you do not deselect the mirror,
the mirror adjustment will turn off after
about one minute.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats 042.
Side Blind Zone Alert
The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0198.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0198.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
(If equipped), the mirrors can be folded
inward by hand to prevent damage when
going through tight maneuvers such as an
automatic car wash. Afterward, fold the
mirror outward by hand to return it to the
original position.
Heated Mirrors
K:Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0146.

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Seats and Restraints 39
The head restraint will fold rearward
automatically.
When an occupant or child restraint is in the
seat, always return the head restraint to the
full upright position. Pull the head restraint
up and forward until it locks into place.
Push and pull on the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked.
Always adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same height as
the top of the occupant's head.
Rear outboard head restraints are not
removable.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
Seat Position
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to
be sure it is locked in place.
Height Adjustment
If equipped, move the lever up or down to
manually raise or lower the seat.
Power Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.

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Seats and Restraints 45
If equipped, the controls are on the climate
control panel. The engine must be running
to operate the heated seats.
Press
MorLto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press the control once for the highest
setting. With each press of the control, the
heated seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then the off setting. Three
lights indicate the highest setting and one
light the lowest. If the heated seats are on
high, the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately 30 minutes.
The passenger seat may take longer to
heat up.
Remote Start Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated seats
can be turned on automatically during a
remote vehicle start. The heated seats will
be canceled when the ignition is turned on.
Press the heated seat controls to use the
heated seats after the vehicle is started.
The heated seat indicator lights on the
control do not 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
seats, select Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote Start Auto
Heat Seats > ON or OFF.
See
Remote Vehicle Start 017.
Folding Seatback
The front passenger seatback may fold flat.
{Warning
If you fold the seatback forward to carry
longer objects, such as skis, be sure any
such cargo is not near an airbag. In a
crash, an inflating airbag might force that
object toward a person. This could cause
severe injury or even death. Secure
objects away from the area in which an
airbag would inflate. For more
information, see Where Are the Airbags?
0 57 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0159.
{Warning
Things you put on this seatback can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure
all items before driving.
To fold the seatback: 1. Lower the head restraint all the way. See Head Restraints 037
2. Move the seat as far back as possible. See Seat Adjustment 039 or
Power Seat Adjustment 039
3. Lift the lever fully and fold the seatback
forward. If necessary, move the seat belt
out of the way to access the lever.

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Seats and Restraints 53
To unlatch the belt, push the release
pushbutton on the buckle. The belt should
return to its stowed position.
Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat
belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed
position, the retractor may lock and cannot
be pulled out. If this happens, pull the seat
belt straight out firmly to unlock the
webbing, and then release it. If the webbing
is still locked in the retractor, see your
dealer.
Before a door is closed, be sure the seat belt
is out of the way. If a door is slammed
against a seat belt, damage can occur to
both the seat belt and the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height
adjuster for the driver and front outboard
passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of
the belt is on the shoulder and not falling
off of it. The belt should be close to, but not
contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt
height adjustment could reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash. See
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly049.
To move the shoulder belt height adjuster
down, push up on the release button and
move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster
up by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide.
After the adjuster is set to the desired
position, try to move it down without
pushing the release button to make sure it
has locked into position.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt pretensioners for
the front row and second row outboard
occupants. Although the seat belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part
of the seat belt assembly. They can help
tighten the seat belts during the early
stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner activation are
met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help
tighten the seat belts in a side crash or a
rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash, the
pretensioners and probably other parts of
the vehicle seat belt system will need to be
replaced. See
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash 055.

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88 Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 99
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 101
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 103 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 104
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
All-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Disabled Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control Light . . . . . 106
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Auto Stop Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Adaptive Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 109
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Universal Remote System Operation . . . 116

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Infotainment System 137
4. Touch the options on the infotainmentdisplay to change a setting.
5. Touch
Sto go back.
The Settings menu may contain the
following:
System
The menu may contain the following:
Time / Date
Allows setting of the clock.
Language
Sets the display language used on the
infotainment display. It may also use the
selected language for voice recognition and
audio feedback.
Phones
Allows connecting to a different cell phone
or mobile device source, disconnect a cell
phone or media device, or delete a cell
phone or media device.
Wi-Fi Networks
Shows connected and available Wi-Fi
networks. Wi-Fi Hotspot
Allows adjustment of different Wi-Fi
features.
Vehicle-to-Phone Sharing
Allows authorization of projection apps like
CarPlay and Android to access your
vehicle data.
Display
Allows adjustment of the infotainment
display.
Sounds
Allows adjustment of the infotainment
system sounds.
Vehicle Software
Shows Updates, About, and Reset Options.
Vehicle
The menu may contain the following:
Teen Driver
See
Teen Driver 0138.
Rear Seat Reminder
Allows for a chime and a message when the
rear door has been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle. Buckle to Drive
This feature can prevent shifting out of Park
when the driver, and if applicable the front
passenger, seat belt is not buckled.
Climate and Air Quality
Adjusts different climate settings.
Collision/Detection Systems
Adjusts different driver assistance system
settings.
Comfort and Convenience
Adjusts different comfort and convenience
settings.
Lighting
Adjusts different lighting settings.
Power Door Locks
Adjusts different door lock settings.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start
Adjusts different remote lock settings.
Seating Position
Adjusts different seating position settings.

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318 Index
IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109, 177
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 150
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 59
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 59 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 58
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 64
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Replacing System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 64
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Alert Lane Change (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 234 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104