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Seats and Restraints 83
.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
Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location
of the airbag modules and sensors,
sensing and diagnostic module, and
airbag wiring along with the proper
replacement procedures.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not
operate properly if the original seat
trim is replaced with non-GM
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger
sensing system from properly
turning off the passenger airbag(s).
See
Passenger Sensing System
0 78.
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail
airbags, see Different Size Tires
and Wheels 0295 for additional
important information.
If the vehicle must be modified
because you have a disability and
have questions about whether the
modifications will affect the vehicle's
airbag system, or if you have
questions about whether the airbag
system will be affected if the vehicle
is modified for any other reason, call
Customer Assistance. See
Customer Assistance Offices 0335.Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need
regularly scheduled maintenance or
replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0125.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not
open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any
opened or broken airbag
coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module
replaced. For the location of the
airbags, see Where Are the
Airbags? 073. See your dealer
for service.

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106 Storage
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 106
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 106
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 107
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
The instrument panel storage is
near the power outlet.
Cupholders
The front cupholders are near the
shift lever.
If equipped, lower the armrest to
access the rear cupholders. The
liner is removable for cleaning.

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152 Lighting
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 152
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 155
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 158
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
O: Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to
Oagain to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.

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Lighting 153
;:Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps. The instrument panel
lights also turn on.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
IntelliBeam®System
If equipped, this system turns the
vehicle's high-beam headlamps on
and off according to surrounding
traffic conditions.
The system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark
enough and there is no other traffic
present.
This light comes on in the
instrument cluster when the
IntelliBeam system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling
IntelliBeam
To enable the IntelliBeam system,
press
bon the turn signal lever
when the exterior lamp control is in
the AUTO or
5position.
The blue high-beam on light
appears on the instrument cluster
when the high beams are on.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high
beams when driving over 40 km/h
(25 mph).
There is a sensor near the top
center of the windshield that
automatically controls the system. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best
system performance.
The high-beam headlamps remain
on, under the automatic control,
until one of the following situations
occurs:
.
The system detects an
approaching vehicle’s
headlamps.
. The system detects a preceding
vehicle’s taillamps.
. The outside light is bright
enough that high-beam
headlamps are not required.
. The vehicle's speed drops below
20 km/h (12 mph).
. The IntelliBeam system is
disabled by the button on the
turn signal lever. If this happens,
pressbon the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp
control is in the AUTO or
5
position.

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Lighting 155
.The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
. The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, instrument panel
lights, and other lamps will not
be on.
The DRL turn off when the
headlamps are turned to
Por the
vehicle is off.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the DRL can only be turned off
when the vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp
System
The headlamps come on
automatically when the exterior
lamp control is set to AUTO and it is
dark enough outside.
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor, otherwise the headlamps
will come on when they are not
needed.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off or may
change to Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp system
turns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned to
Por the vehicle
is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the vehicle
on, and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
come on. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
not operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control to
P
or;to disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers

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156 Lighting
The hazard warning flasher button
is on the center stack.
|:Press to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. This warns others that you are
having trouble. Press the button
again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers
are on, the turn signals will
not work.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster
flashes in the direction of the turn or
lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed.
If the lever is briefly pressed and
released, the turn signal flashes
three times.
The turn and lane-change signal
can be turned off manually by
moving the lever back to its original
position.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the
fuse. See
Underhood Compartment
Fuse Block 0273.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The brightness of the instrument
cluster display, infotainment display
and controls, steering wheel
controls, and all other illuminated
controls, as well as feature status
indicators can be adjusted.
The knob for this feature is on the
instrument panel beside the steering
column.

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Climate Controls 189
The heated seats, if equipped,
climate on/off, recirculation, heat,
and air conditioning can be
controlled by touching Climate
Settings on the infotainment
Home Page.
A selection can then be made on
the climate settings page.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, electric heating, and
recirculation to heat or cool the
vehicle to the selected temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all five functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed or the
indicator is lit. 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. An initial
setting of 22 °C (72 °F) is
recommended. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed.
Manual Operation
ON : Touch to turn the climate
control system on and off.
The climate control system will turn
on when any climate control button
is pressed on the center stack or
touched on the climate control
display. To turn the system off,
touch ON again.
DorC: Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting appears on
the climate control display. Manually
adjusting the fan speed cancels
automatic fan control. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
Touch ON to turn off the fan and the
climate control system.
Temperature Control : Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature setting. Air Delivery Mode Control :
Press
c,d, or0on the center stack
to change the direction of airflow.
Any combination of the three
buttons can be selected. The
selected air delivery mode button
indicator is lit.
Pressing any button cancels
automatic air delivery control and
the direction of the airflow can be
controlled manually. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation.
0: Air is directed to the
windshield.
d: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
c: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the
windshield and the fan runs at a
higher speed. Fog or frost is cleared
from the windshield more quickly.
When the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous
mode setting.

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Climate Controls 191
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.
Remote Start : The climate control
system may be started by using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The climate control
system will default to an appropriate
heating or cooling mode. See
Remote Start 040.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Mobile Application Feature
If equipped, this feature allows a
smartphone to set the start-up
climate control settings. The
following features can be set: .
Temperature
. Fan Speed
. Air Delivery Mode
. Climate Mode
. Recirculation
Once the settings are saved through
the application, the vehicle will use
these settings when turned on. After
the vehicle is turned on, use the
climate controls if additional
adjustments are desired.
Sensors
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS)
The ILSS is on top of the instrument
panel, near the windshield, where it
monitors solar intensity.
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. Humidity Sensor
The humidity sensor is near the
base of the inside rearview mirror.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature and recirculation for
best comfort.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air temperature sensor
is behind the front grille of the
vehicle. The vehicle uses the sensor
information to display outside air
temperature. The climate control
system uses the information to
adjust the climate system operation.

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192 Climate Controls
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel.
Move the slats to change the
direction of the airflow. The center
air vent does not close completely.
Move the slats to change the
direction of the airflow.
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windshield and the
driver and passenger side door
windows, and in the footwells.
These are fixed and cannot be
adjusted.Operation Tips
.
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
. Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle.
. Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
. Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats. This restricts
airflow and may cause damage
to the air vents.

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Driving and Operating 239
5. Plug in the AC vehicle plug ofthe charge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Make sure
the AC vehicle plug is fully
connected to the AC charge
port. If it is not properly seated,
the charge may not occur.
6. Verify that the Charging Status Indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0241. 7. To arm the charge cord theft
alert, lock the vehicle twice with
the RKE transmitter. To disarm
this feature, see Charging
Options 0142.
End Charge 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the
charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle.
Unlock the vehicle plug of the
charge cord from the vehicle by
pressing the button on the top
of the charge cord plug.
3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center
until it latches.
4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
5. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.
DC Charging (If Equipped)
DC Charging Station Hardware
Check the charge station DC
vehicle plug for compatibility with
the DC charge port on this vehicle.
When recharging at a DC fast
charge station, the power cable
connected to the vehicle must be
less than 10 m (33 ft) in length.
Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to perform a DC
vehicle charge.
If for any reason DC charging does
not begin or is interrupted, check
the DC charge station display for
messages. Unplug to restart the DC
charge process.
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked.
2. Push the rearward edge of the charge port door and release to
open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge
port door. The charge port door