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Radio Settings
To manage the radio features, see
“Radio Settings”underSettings
0 182.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
. Comfort and Convenience
. Collision / Detection Systems
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock / Unlock / Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
. Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Heated Seats
. Auto Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed. Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Heated Seats
When set to On and it is cold
outside, both the heated seats and
the heated steering wheel will
automatically turn on when the
vehicle is started. See
Automatic
Climate Control System 0188.
Select Off or On.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically come on when the
vehicle is started. See Automatic
Climate Control System 0188.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
. Chime Volume
. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Select + or −to adjust the volume. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0113.
Select Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Select and the following may
display:
. Forward Collision System
. Front Pedestrian Detection
. Park Assist
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
. Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This feature will turn on or off the
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB).
The Off setting disables all FCA and
FAB functions. With the Alert and
Brake setting, both FCA and FAB
are available. The Alert setting
disables FAB. See Forward
Automatic Braking (FAB) 0229.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.

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Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
.Symbols
. Guidelines
Symbols
Select to turn Off or On.
Guidelines
Select to turn Off or On.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
. Reset Vehicle Settings
. Clear All Private Data
. Restore Radio Settings
Reset Vehicle Settings
This allows vehicle settings to be
reset.
Select Continue or Cancel. Clear All Private Data
This allows all private information
from the vehicle to be cleared.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows radio settings
preferences to be restored to the
default.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Audible Touch Feedback
Select to turn Off or On.
Text Scroll
Select to turn Off or On.
Software Information
Select and the following may
display:
.
Open Source
. Software Update
. Update Preference
Open Source
Select to view the infotainment
system current software information. Software Update
This allows the ability to search for
available vehicle software updates
when Internet connectivity is
available through the vehicle’
s built
in OnStar connection, if equipped,
or a secure Wi-Fi hotspot, such as a
mobile hotspot, home or public
network. Applicable data rates may
apply.
Update Preference
Select to download new vehicle
software updates in the background.
Select Off or On. Software
downloads require Internet
connectivity through the vehicle’s
built-in OnStar connection,
if equipped, or a secure Wi-Fi
hotspot, such as a mobile hotspot,
home or public network. Applicable
data rates may apply.

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Infotainment System 159
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 160
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 167
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
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
functions when driving. These
functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment
features are also available through
the instrument cluster and steering
wheel controls.

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160 Infotainment System
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
operation, center stack controls,
and infotainment display
controls.
. 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 if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0196.
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0208.
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.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The infotainment system has an
electronic security system installed
to prevent theft.
The infotainment system only works
in the vehicle in which it was first
installed, and cannot be used in
another vehicle.
Overview
1. Infotainment Display:
.Display for Play/Reception/
Menu information.
2. Volume Knob: .Turn the volume knob to
adjust the volume.
3.
O:
. Press and hold to enter the
Clean Screen Mode. The
radio will be in a low power
mode with the infotainment
display turned off.
. Press to cancel the Clean
Screen Mode or to mute/
unmute the audio when the
system is on.
4.
{:
. Press to go to the
Home Page.
. Press and hold to launch
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, if equipped.

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5.gord:
. Radio: Press to seek the
previous or next strongest
station or channel.
. USB/Music/Pictures: Press
to go to the previous or next
content. Press and hold to
fast rewind or fast forward.
Operation
Turning On/Off Automatically
When the vehicle is on, the
infotainment system turns on
automatically.
When the vehicle is off and the
driver door of the vehicle is opened,
the infotainment system turns off
automatically.
If
Ois pressed and held when the
vehicle is off, the infotainment
system will turn on. The system will
turn off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes.
Full Screen Clock
. Touch the time display on the
screen to display a full screen of
the clock.
. Touch
0to return to the
previous screen.
Volume Control
Turn the volume knob to adjust the
volume. The current volume is
indicated.
. If equipped, use the volume
switches on the back of the
steering wheel to adjust the
volume. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0110.
. Turning on the infotainment
system power will set the
volume level to its previous
selection if it is lower than the
maximum starting volume level.
. If the volume level is louder than
the maximum starting volume
level when the infotainment
system is turned on, the infotainment system is adjusted
automatically to the maximum
starting volume level.
Edit Home Page Layout
1. When the vehicle is stationary,
touch
{Edit on the
Home Page.
2. Select the desired layout: Standard, Family, Eco,
or Custom.
If Custom is selected, the
display will switch to custom
layout editing. This allows the

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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Listening to AM-FM Radio
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Audio, then Source.
3. Touch FM or AM. The most recently listened to AM or FM
radio station is displayed.
RDS (Radio Data System) function
is only available in countries that
support this function.
Searching for Stations
Automatically
Pressgordto automatically
search for an available station with
good reception.
If RDS is supported, it will tune to
the station and may include
additional information such as time,
station identification, and program
information.
Searching for Stations Directly
1. Touch Tune. 2. Using the keypad, enter the
desired station number.
Touching the period between digits
is not necessary. The radio will add
it automatically at the correct
location.
Favorite Preset Operation
Saving Favorites 1. Select the band.
2. Select the desired station.
3. Touch
qor touch and hold the
favorite in the Favorites list to
overwrite.
4. To delete it from the Favorites list, touch
q, or swipe the
station from the list on the right.
Up to 15 radio stations can be
saved in the Favorites list.
Listening to Favorites Directly 1. Touch Favorites to see the list of favorites.
2. Touch the desired station. The steering wheel controls can
also be used to select favorites. See
Steering Wheel Controls
0110.
Using the AM or FM
Radio Menu
General Operation of the Menu
1. Select the desired band.
2. Touch Menu.
3. Touch the desired menu to select the item or to display the
item’s detailed menu.
4. Touch
qNow Playing to return
to the previous menu.
Current Station Information 1. From the FM Menu, touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch Current Station Information to display the
station information.
AM or FM Stations 1. From the AM or FM Menu, touch Browse Audio.

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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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FusesUsage
F29 Trailer interface
module 2
F30 Headlamp leveling
device
F31 OnStar
F32 Virtual keypass
sensor
F33 Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
module
F34 Virtual keypass
module
F35 Instrument cluster 1
F36 Radio
F37 –
F38 –
F39 –
F40 –
F41 –
F42 –
F43 Body control module 7 Fuses
Usage
F44 Sensing and
diagnostic module
F45 Front camera module
F46 Vehicle integration
control module
F47 Single power inverter
module 2
F48 Electric steering
column lock
F49 Auxiliary jack
F50 Steering wheel
controls
F51 Steering wheel
controls backlighting
F52 Smartphone remote
function module
F53 Auxiliary power outlet
F54 –
F55 Logistic
F56 –
F57 –
F59 – Relays
Usage
F58 Logistics relay
F60 Accessory/Retained
accessory power relay

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362 Index
DriverTeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 222
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . 123
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Driver Selected Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 227
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 200
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 201
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
E
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 215
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 127 Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 273
Instrument Panel FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Energy Efficiency Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 152
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 154
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
F
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 155
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Fluid
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 229
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 273
Instrument Panel FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Underhood Compartment . . . . . 273
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268