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as a system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the status
indicator will light either ON or OFF,
or the on or off symbol, to let you
know the status of the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag are allowed to
inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is
lit on the airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.{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. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 5-16 for more
information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
(12-Volt Battery)
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the vehicle is in ON/
RUN, 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.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the vehicle. It ensures that
emissions are at acceptable levels
for the life of the vehicle, helping to
maintain a clean environment. The
malfunction indicator lamp comes
on when the vehicle is placed in
Service Only Mode, as a check to
show it is working. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See
Power Button on
page 9-16 for more information.
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the ACC is set and active. See
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-39.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on, when a door is
open or not securely latched.
Information Displays
Center Stack Display
The center stack screen displays
Charging, Power Flow, and Energy
Information. See the information that
follows.
Climate Control, Infotainment, and
Vehicle Personalization information
also displays in this screen. For
more information on these
systems, see:
.Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.
.The infotainment manual.
.Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-52.
The center stack controls only need
a light touch to operate and work
best with bare hands. The controls
will work with most gloves although
they may take longer to respond.
Use the finger pad rather than the finger tip to minimize response time.
If the controls are not responding,
remove the gloves.
To view the Power Flow, Charging,
and Energy Information, press the
[button on the infotainment
display.
Power Flows
To view the Power Flow screens,
press the
[button on the
infotainment display and then press
the Power Flow button at the bottom
of the touch screen. The Power
Flow screens indicate the current
system operating condition. The
screens show the energy flow
between the engine, electric drive
unit, and high voltage battery. These
components will be highlighted
when they are active.
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Regen Power Recovery - Power
from the wheels returns to the
battery during regenerative braking
or coasting.
Power Off - No power is flowing to
the wheels.
Programmable Charging
Important Information About
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
.Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
.Before you plug in to any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load.
.Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
.Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
.When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weather-proof while in use.
.Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
{Warning
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
.Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
.Do not use an electrical outlet
that is worn or damaged,
or one that will not hold the
plug firmly in place.
.Do not use an electrical outlet
that is not properly grounded.
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.Do not use an electrical outlet
that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.
See the charge cord user guide.
Programmable Charge Modes
This vehicle has three
programmable charge modes. To
view the current charge mode status
in the center stack display, press the
[button in the infotainment
display and then press the Charging
button at the bottom of the touch
screen.
The Charge Start and Charge
Complete time estimates are also
displayed on the screen. These
estimates are most accurate when
the vehicle is plugged in and in
moderate temperature conditions.
Also, to get an accurate time
estimate, the vehicle uses an internal clock for programmable
charging, not the clock in the center
stack.
Charge Mode StatusImmediately:
The vehicle starts
charging as soon as it is connected
to an electrical outlet. See Plug-In
Charging on page 9-58.
Delayed Departure Time: The
vehicle estimates the charging start
time considering the programmed
departure time for the current day of
the week. Charging begins at the
start time and is complete by the
departure time only if sufficient time
is allowed after the charge cord is
plugged in.
Delayed Rate and Departure
Time: The vehicle estimates the
charging start time based on the
utility rate schedule, utility rate
preference, and the programmed
departure time for the current day of
the week. The vehicle will charge
during the least expensive rate
periods to achieve a full battery
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charge by the departure time.
Electrical rate information from the
utility company for the charging
location is required for this mode.
Also, if the selected electric rate
settings result in a very long charge
completion time, the vehicle will
start charging immediately upon
plug-in. For example, if the electric
rate table is set up with all“Peak”
rates and the rate preference is to
charge during “Off-Peak”rates only,
then the vehicle will start charging
immediately upon plug-in.
Charge Limit Selection
The Charge Limit Preference setting
allows the customer to select their
vehicle’s charge level so it matches
the capability of their charging
location. If the vehicle consistently
stops charging after plugging in, or if
a circuit breaker continues to trip,
reducing to a lower Charge Limit
Preference may resolve the issue.
The Charge Limit Preference should
be configured to match the electrical
current rating for the electrical outlet
that the charge cord is connected
to. The Charge Limit Preference
settings are:
.Maximum: Limits AC current to
12 amps
.Reduced: Limits AC current to
8 amps
Exact current levels may vary from
the values shown in this manual.
Please check the vehicle for the
current available levels.
The Charge Limit Preference setting
can be changed at any time while
the center stack display is operable. For some vehicles, the Charge Limit
Preference must be updated prior to
the vehicle being charged and the
Charge Limit Preference will reset to
a default value when the vehicle is
shifted from P (Park).
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects your
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
Charge Mode Selection
From the Charge Mode Status
screen, press Change
Charge Mode.
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Press one of the following options to
select the Charge Rate Preference:
.Charge during Peak, Mid-Peak,
and Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle
can charge during any rate
period to satisfy the next
planned departure time.
However, it will select when to
charge to minimize the total cost
of the charge.
.Charge during Mid-Peak and
Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle will
charge during Off-Peak and/or
Mid-Peak rate periods only and
will select when to charge to
minimize the total cost of the
charge.
.Charge during Off-Peak Rates:
The vehicle will only charge
during Off-Peak rate periods.
Charging begins at the start time
and is complete by the departure
time only if sufficient time is allowed
after the charge cord is plugged in.
For example, if the vehicle is
plugged in for only one hour prior to
the departure time, and the battery is completely discharged, the
vehicle will not be fully charged by
the departure time regardless of the
rate selection.
Also, if the selected electric rate
settings result in a very long charge
completion time, the vehicle will
start charging immediately upon
plug-in. For example, if the electric
rate table is set up with all
“Peak”
rates and the rate preference is to
charge during “Off-Peak”rates only,
then the vehicle will start charging
immediately upon plug-in.
Electric Rate Plan Selection
Electric rates, or cost per unit, may
vary based on time, weekday/
weekend, and season. During the
day when the demand for electricity
is high, the rates are usually higher
and called Peak rates. At night
when the demand for electricity is
low, the rates are usually lower and
called Off-Peak rates. In some
areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered. Contact the utility company to obtain
the rate schedule for your area. The
summer and winter start dates must
be established to use a summer/
winter schedule.
From the Charge Rate Information
screen, press Electric Rate
Schedule button.To edit the Summer/Winter
Schedule:
1. Select Summer/Winter for the
Rate Schedule Type.
2. Press Edit Electric Rate Schedule.
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message displays“An invalid entry
was found in the data entered.
Please re-enter data.”
Electric Rate Finish Time Editing
From the Edit (Summer, Winter,
or Yearly) Electric Rate Schedule
screen, press Edit next to the row to
change.
1. Press + or −to adjust the time.
2. Press Off-Peak, Mid-Peak, or Peak to select the
electric rate.
3. Press the Save button to store changes. Only the finish time can be edited.
The start time is automatically
populated in the rate table.
Electric Rate Schedule Viewing
From the Select Electric Rate Plan
screen, press View (Summer,
Winter, or Yearly) Schedule.
Temporary Charge Mode
Override and Cancel
Programmed Delayed Charge
Modes can be temporarily
overridden to an Immediate Charge
Mode for one charge cycle. Also,
the next planned departure time can
be temporarily overridden for one
charge cycle. In addition to the
in-vehicle overrides via the center
stack, there are other ways to
temporarily override a Delayed
Charge Mode. See
Plug-In Charging
on page 9-58. Temporary Override of a Delayed
Charge Mode
To temporarily override a Delayed
Charge Mode to Immediate Charge
Mode from inside the vehicle:
1. Press Temporary Override
Options on the main charging
screen.
2. Press Charge Immediately atPlug-In to temporarily override to
an Immediate Charge Mode.
The Temporary Charge Mode Status
screen will automatically display the
revised charge complete time.
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To cancel the temporary override to
Immediate, press Cancel Temporary
Override Setting on the Temporary
Override Options screen. Or, from
the main charging screen, press the
X will be on the far right side of the
Charge Mode button.
Temporary Override of the Next
Planned Departure Time
To temporarily override the Next
Planned Departure Time from inside
the vehicle:
1. Press Temporary OverrideOptions on the main charging
screen.2. Press Next Departure Time.
3. Press the + or –button to
change the Next
Departure Time. 4. Press SAVE to confirm a
temporary override of the Next
Planned Departure Time.
The Temporary Charge Mode Status
screen will automatically display the
revised charge complete time.
The Temporary Departure Time can
only be updated for the same day
as the original Next Planned
Departure Time. Also, the vehicle
will not accept a Temporary
Departure Time that is before the
present time of day.
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To cancel the temporary override of
the Next Planned Departure Time:
.From the Temporary Override
Options screen, press the
Cancel Temporary Override
Setting button.
.From the main charging screen,
press the X on the right side of
the respective override text.
When you override to an
immediate charge mode, the X
will be on the far right side of the
Charge Mode button. When you
override the departure time of
either delayed charge mode, the
X will be on the far right side of
the Next Planned Departure
button.
Charging Override/Interruption
Pop-Up
The Charging Override/Interruption
pop-up will appear if any of the
following conditions occur:
.The charging settings have been
modified via OnStar through the
website or the Mobile App. For
example, the Departure Time
Tables, the Rate Tables, or the
Charge Mode were updated
using the customer website
(available in select regions).
.There was an unintended loss of
AC power during the plug-in
charge event. For example,there was a power outage or the
charge cord was unplugged from
the wall.
.The charge process was
interrupted by the utility
company via OnStar as
authorized by the vehicle owner
(available in select regions).
See Utility Interruption of Charging
on page 9-65.
Programmable Charging
Disabled
When the Programmable Charging
system is disabled, the Default
Charge Mode Status screen and the
pop-up will display “- -:- -”for the
Charge Complete Time. The
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Programmable Charging system will
be disabled if the Charge Complete
Time cannot be confidently
estimated. If the Programmable
Charging system is consistently
disabled, see your dealer for details.
Energy Information
To view the Energy Usage and
Energy Efficiency, press the
[
button on the infotainment display
and then press the INFO button at
the bottom of the touch screen.
Energy Usage
The Energy Usage screen displays
information for the total of all drive
cycles since the last time the highvoltage battery was fully charged.
This includes distance traveled in
Electric Mode, distance traveled in
Extended Range Mode, total
distance traveled, electric energy
used from the battery, total fuel
used, and average fuel economy.
There are maximum limits to some
of the values that can be displayed.
When these values are replaced
with dashes, the value limits have
been reached. To reset these
values, the high voltage battery will
need to be fully recharged. The
circle graph also represents
the percentage of distance traveled
using Electric Mode versus
Extended Range Mode. The
Lifetime Fuel Economy is a total
over the life of the vehicle and can
only be reset by the dealer. The
Energy Usage information will also
appear automatically on power off
when Retained Accessory Power is
active. This automatic pop-up can
be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See
“Energy
Summary Pop-up” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5-52.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems.
yorz: Move SEL up or down to
go to the previous or next selection.
SorT: Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
Sto go back to the
previous menu.
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