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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . 137
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . 142
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . 152
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . 153
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . 153
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 163
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . 173
Introduction
Read the following pages to become familiar
with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for too
long or too often while using any
infotainment feature can cause a crash.
You or others could be injured or killed.
Do not give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving. Limit
your glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use voice
commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid distraction
by disabling some features when driving.
These features may gray out when they are
unavailable. Many infotainment features are
also available through the instrument cluster
and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.

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.Set up the audio by presetting favorite
stations, setting the tone, and adjusting
the speakers.
.Set up phone numbers in advance so they
can be called easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command.
See Distracted Driving 0188.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the
vehicle’s interior. ANC requires the
factory-installed audio system, radio,
speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction
system, and exhaust system to work
properly. Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.
Overview
Infotainment System
The infotainment system is controlled by
using the infotainment display, controls on
the center stack, steering wheel controls,
and voice recognition.
Uplevel Radio Shown. Base Radio Similar.
1.{(Home Page)
.Press to go to the Home Page. See
“Home Page” later in this section.
.Press to exit Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay. To enter back into Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
hold. SeeApple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0163.
2.7
.Radio: Press and release to go to
the previous station or channel.
Press and hold to fast seek the
next strongest previous station or
channel. See AM-FM Radio 0134.
.USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek to
the beginning of the current or
previous track. Press and hold to
quickly reverse through a track.
Release to return to playing speed.
See USB Port 0137 or
Bluetooth Audio 0140.
3.O(Power)
.Press to turn the power on.
.Press and hold to turn the
power off.
.Press to mute/unmute the system
when on.

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worx:Use the thumbwheel to scroll up
or down in a list. Press the thumbwheel to
select.
The favorites and volume switches are on
the back of the steering wheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous audio
broadcast favorite. When listening to a
media device, press to select the next or
previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Using the System
Audio
Touch the Audio icon to display the active
audio source page. Examples of available
sources may include AM, FM, SXM (if
equipped), USB, and Bluetooth.
Phone
Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone
main page. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0159
or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0159.
Nav
Touch the Nav icon (if equipped) to display
the navigation map. See Using the
Navigation System 0142.
Climate
Touch the Climate icon to display the
Climate main page. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0182.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot icon to display the
Wi-Fi Hotspot information. See Settings
0 164.
Users
If equipped, touch the Users icon to sign in
or create a new user profile, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Only four user profiles can be active at one
time in the vehicle. It may be necessary to
remove a profile from the menu before
creating or signing into an existing profile.
The removed profile can be logged into at a
later time.
Settings
Touch the Settings icon to display the
Settings menu. See Settings0164.
Apple CarPlay
Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate
Apple CarPlay (if equipped) after a
supported device is connected. See Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto 0163.
Android Auto
Touch the Android Auto icon to activate
Android Auto (if equipped) after a supported
device is connected. See Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto 0163.

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Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be supported on the
Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work.
To start a three-way call while in a
current call:1. In the Call View, touch Add Call to add another call.
2. Initiate the second call by selecting from Recents, Contacts, or Keypad.
3. When the second call is active, touch the merge icon to conference the three-way
call together.
Ending a Call
.Pression the steering wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment display,
next to a call, to end only that call.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send
numbers during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone system. Use the
Keypad to enter the number.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/or Apple
CarPlay capability may be available through
a compatible smartphone. If available, the
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons will
change from gray to color on the Home
Page of the infotainment display.
To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay:
For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance, it is
highly recommended to use the device’s
factory-provided USB cable, which should
be replaced after significant wear to
maintain connection quality. Aftermarket
or third-party cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
accept the terms and conditions on both
the infotainment system and the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone. The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon USB connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.
For Wireless Phone Projection
Verify your phone is wireless compatible by
visiting the Google Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay support page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Google Play store.
There is no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. For first time connection, there are two ways to set up wireless projection:
.Connect your Android phone or Apple
iPhone by using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and plugging into a
USB data port. For best performance,
it is highly recommended to use the
device’s factory-provided USB cable,
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significant wear to maintain
connection quality. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may not work.
.Connecting the phone over Bluetooth.
SeeBluetooth (Overview) 0159 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 159.
3. Make sure wireless is turned on the phone for wireless projection to work.
4. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
agree to the terms and conditions on
both the infotainment system and the
phone.
5. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon wireless connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
Wireless Carplay and/or Wireless Android
Auto may experience occasional service
disruption due to outside Wi-Fi interference.
To disconnect the phones wireless
projection: 1. Select Settings from the Home Page. 2. Select Phones
3. Touch
4next to the phone to be
disconnected.
4. Turn off Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Press
{on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.
Features are subject to change. For further
information on how to set up Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, see
my.chevrolet.com.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is
subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy.
Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support and to see if your phone is
compatible, see https://support.google.com/
androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support and
to see if your phone is compatible, see
www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or
Google may change or suspend availability
at any time. Android Auto, Android, Google,
Google Play, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a
trademark of Apple Inc. Press
{on the center stack to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
hold
{on the center stack.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be
disabled from the infotainment system. To
do this, touch Home, Settings, and then
touch the Apps tab along the top of the
display. Use the On/Off toggled to turn off
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Settings
Certain settings can be managed in the
Owner Center sites when an account is
established, and may be modified if other
users have accessed the vehicle or created
accounts. This may result in changes to the
security or functionality of the infotainment
system. Some settings may also be
transferred to a new vehicle, if equipped. For
instructions, in the U.S. see
my.chevrolet.com or in Canada see
mychevrolet.ca or monchevrolet.ca.
Refer to the User Terms and Privacy
Statement for important details. To view,
touch the Settings icon on the Home Page
of the infotainment display.

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To connect the infotainment system to a
secured mobile device hotspot, home
hotspot, or public hotspot, touch Settings on
the Home Page, select the System tab,
followed by Wi-Fi Networks. Select the
appropriate Wi-Fi network, and follow the
on-screen prompts. Download speeds
may vary.
On most compatible mobile devices,
activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in the
Settings menu under Mobile Network
Sharing, Personal Hotspot, Mobile Hotspot,
or similar.
Availability of Over-the-Air software updates
varies by vehicle and country. Features are
subject to change. For more information on
this feature, see my.chevrolet.com/learn.
Preferences
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable the download of
new updates in the background.
About
Touch to view the infotainment system
software information.Running Applications
Touch to see a complete list of applications
that are currently running on the
infotainment system.
Return to Factory Settings
Touch and the following may display:
.Reset Vehicle Settings: Resets all vehicle
settings for the current user.
Touch Reset or Cancel.
.Erase Settings and Personal Data: Erases
app data settings, user profiles, and
personal data including navigation and
mobile device data.
Touch Erase or Cancel.
.Clear Default Applications: Resets
preferred applications that have been set
to open when selecting a function. No
application data will be lost.
Touch Clear or Cancel.
Apps
The menu may contain the following:
Android Auto
This feature allows you to interact directly
with your mobile device on the infotainment
display. See
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 163. Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows you to interact directly
with your mobile device on the infotainment
display. See
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
0 163.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
Apps
Touch and the following may display:
.Update Apps Automatically: This allows
downloaded applications to be updated
automatically.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to disable or enable.
.About Apps: Touch to view the versions
of the shop software.
Audio
Depending on the current audio source,
different options will be available.
Touch and the following may display:
.Tone Settings: Touch to adjust Equalizer,
Fade/Balance, or Sound Mode. See
“Infotainment System Sound Menu” in
AM-FM Radio 0134.

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 337
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Air Filter
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . 186
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 54
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 54
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 53
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 59
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 58
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210, 275
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . 163
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . 230
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

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Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
MediaAvoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 26
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 361
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141, 151
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Parking Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 99
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . 186
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 163
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159