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118 Instruments and Controls
for the current day of the week.
See“Electric Rate Schedule” in
Programmable Charging 0107.
. Energy Summary Pop-Up :
Allows the feature to be set to
On or Off.
. Charge Status Feedback :
Allows the feature to be set to
Horn Chirps or Off.
. Charge Cord Theft Alert :
Allows an alert to sound when
the vehicle is locked and the
charge cord is unplugged. Set
the charge cord theft alert.
. Charge Power Loss Alert :
Allows an alert to sound when
the vehicle is charging and loses
power at the electrical outlet. Set
the feature to On or Off.
. Radio Power Down : Allows
automatic conservation of high
voltage battery power based on
the level of battery charge.
Select Off, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%,
or 10%. When the selected high
voltage battery power level is
reached, a message on the infotainment display will ask if
the radio should enter Low
Power Mode. Touch Yes or No.
Low Power Mode
To enter Low Power Mode manually:
1. Press and hold
O. A message
will show on the infotainment
display asking if the radio
should enter Low Power Mode.
2. Touch Yes. The screen will turn off.
3. Press
Oagain to turn the
radio on.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the right
steering wheel control. See
Instrument Cluster 094.
worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V: Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be
turned on or off through the
Options menu.
1. Press
oto access the cluster
applications.

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This message is most commonly
displayed when the high voltage
battery charge level is low. The
vehicle is limiting power to maximize
range.
This message can display after the
vehicle is parked during extreme
cold conditions without being
plugged in. While driving the vehicle
with this message displayed, the
vehicle speed may be reduced until
the high voltage battery is
conditioned.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal, brakes,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
{:Press to access the
Home Page.
T: Touch to access the Icon view.
Y:Drag the scroll bar to navigate
the list.
0 :Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Personalization Menu
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Language (Language)
. Teen Driver
. Radio Settings
. Vehicle
. Devices
. Device Remote Access
. Bluetooth Phone
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. KeyPass
. USB Auto Launch
. Wi-Fi
. Display Settings
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Text Scroll

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Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle. This menu also enables
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert.
Select Off or On.
Devices
This shows status of the connected
device.
Touch Add Device if a device needs
to be added.
Device Remote Access
This will allow devices to control
system functionality and
access data.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth Phone
This allows the connected Bluetooth
phone to be configured. See
“Bluetooth Phone”inSettings 0157.
. My Number
. Privacy
. Sort Contacts .
Resync Device Contacts
My Number
This displays the phone number of
the connected Bluetooth device.
Privacy
This allows call alerts to appear on
the infotainment display.
Select Off or On.
Sort Contacts
Touch to sort by first or last name.
Resync Device Contacts
This resyncs the contacts on the
phone.
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devices
to be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
KeyPass (If Equipped)
Select and the following may
display:
. KeyPass
. Manage KeyPass Devices
KeyPass
This feature allows smartphones to
be connected to the vehicle.
Select to turn Off or On.
Manage KeyPass Devices
Select to manage smartphones.
Smartphones must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
USB Auto Launch
This allows Android and Apple
CarPlay devices to automatically
connect when plugged into the
USB port.
Select Off or On.
Wi-Fi
Select and the following may
display:
. Wi-Fi

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Audio Settings
.Tone Settings
Set up sound features from the
Tone Settings menu. See “Tone
Settings” under“AM-FM Radio”
previously in this section.
. Auto Volume
Volume will be automatically
controlled. See “Auto Volume”
under “AM-FM Radio” previously
in this section.
. Explicit Content Filter
Choose this menu item to turn
On or Off the filtering of explicit
channels from SXM. A list item
can be set to On or Off. From
the SXM Settings, touch Audio
Settings. Set Explicit Content
Filter feature to On or Off to
allow for a filtered list of
channels.
Multi-Band Antenna
If equipped, the roof antenna is for
AM, FM, and GPS (Global
Positioning System). Keep clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
Mobile Phone Usage
Mobile phone usage can cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
Unplug the mobile phone or turn it
off if this occurs.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
Audio Players
USB Port
The USB ports are in the center
console and are for data and
charging. If equipped, there are two
USB charge ports in the rear of the
center console. The infotainment
system can play the music files
contained in the USB storage
device or a device that supports
MTP or iPod/iPhone devices.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug
all accessories and disconnect all
accessory cables from the vehicle
when not in use. Accessory
cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device,
could be damaged or cause an
electrical short if the unconnected
end comes in contact with liquids
or another power source such as
the accessory power outlet.

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.Other operations are the same
as the USB player. See “USB
Player” under“USB Port”
previously in this section.
. The USB connection setting on
the device may need to be
changed to MTP.
iPod/iPhone Player
This is limited to devices supporting
the iPod/iPhone connection.
Playing iPod/iPhone Music Files
Use an Apple certified cord to
connect the iPod/iPhone containing
the music files to the USB port.
.
Once the infotainment system
finishes reading the information
on the iPod/iPhone, it will be
automatically played from the
previously played point. If Auto
Launch in Settings is set to Off,
it will not be automatically
played.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected, touch
T, Audio, Source,
then iPod to play the iPod/iPhone. Ending iPod/iPhone Playback
1. Touch Source.
2. Select another function by touching AM, FM, AUX,
or Bluetooth, or unplug the
iPod/iPhone.
To remove the iPod/iPhone, select
another function, and then remove
the iPod/iPhone.
Pause Touch
jduring playback.
Touch
rto resume playback.
Playing the Next Song Touch
dto play the next song.
Playing the Previous Song Touch
gwithin two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous song.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Song Touch
gafter two seconds of
playback time. Scanning Forward or Backward
Hold
gordduring playback
to rewind or fast forward.
Release
gordto resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly Touch
Zduring playback.
Touch
Zagain to return to
normal playback.
Browse Music 1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
Set up sound features from the
Tone Settings menu. See “Tone
Settings” under“AM-FM Radio”
previously in this section.
Auto Volume
Volume will be automatically
controlled. See “Auto Volume”under
“AM-FM Radio” previously in this
section.

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To use Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay:1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the
Google Play store. No app is
required for Apple CarPlay.
2. Connect an Android phone or iPhone by using the compatible
phone USB cable and plugging
into a USB data port. For best
performance, use the device’ s
factory-provided USB cable.
Aftermarket or third-party
cables may not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, the
message “Device Projection
Privacy Consent” will appear.
. Select Continue to launch
Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto.
. Select Disable to remove
Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto capability from the
vehicle Settings menu.
Other functions may
still work. Projection on the Home Page will
change to Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay depending on the phone.
Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay
may automatically launch upon USB
connection. If not, touch the Android
Auto and/or Apple CarPlay icon on
the Home Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to
return to the Home Page.
For further information on how to set
up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
in the vehicle, see
www.my.chevrolet.com or see
Customer Assistance Offices 0314.
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 see https://
support.google.com/androidauto.
For Apple CarPlay support 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.
Hands-Free Phone
Making a Call by Entering the
Phone Number
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Phone.
3. Enter the phone number using the keypad on the Phone
screen.
4. Touch
5on the display to call
the phone number.
If the wrong number is entered,
touch
zto delete the entered
number one digit at a time. Or touch
and hold
zto delete all entered
numbers.
Switching a Call to the Mobile
Phone (Private Mode)
1. To switch the call to the mobile phone instead of the Bluetooth
hands-free, touch
0.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better EnergyEfficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 176
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 176
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 178
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 182
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes
Driver Selected Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Electric Drive Unit
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 192
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 193
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 194
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 199
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 200 Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 209
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 211
Charging
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Delayed Charging Override . . . 217
Charging Status Feedback . . . 218
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

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Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Use the following tips to help
maximize energy efficiency and
range.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the electric
vehicle driving range will be lower
due to higher energy usage
including energy spent heating the
cabin.
The Range Impacts screen
estimates the influence of the main
factors impacting vehicle range.
After charging is complete, this
information is reset. See“Range
Impacts” underEnergy Information
0 115.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid rapid accelerations and
decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at
89 km/h (55 mph) and less. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. Do not
rush to traffic signals, and do not
shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
The vehicle recovers more energy
while coasting and braking in
L (Low) than in D (Drive) mode.
Using the steering wheel paddle
during deceleration recovers more
energy. See
Regenerative Braking
0 194.
Terrain and Vehicle Speed
Higher speeds and grade changes
use more energy and can
significantly reduce electric range.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning
systems decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved when the heat, air
conditioning, and fan are turned off. Use the heated seat feature instead
of climate control system. Heating
the seat uses less energy than
heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize the electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Keep the inside of the windows
clean to reduce fogging, and turn off
the front defroster and rear defogger
when they are not needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.
Use the Enhanced Battery Gauge
on the Instrument Cluster to view
the effect of climate control settings
on your estimated range. See
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
098.
Outside Temperature
On colder days, it is best to plug in
the vehicle overnight, and then
remote start the vehicle.

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Allow the vehicle to warm up for
20 minutes before driving.
If possible, use a level 2 (32 amp)
high power charge station for best
results. This allows the interior of
the vehicle and high voltage battery
to warm to optimal temperature.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the
next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in the
vehicle affects efficiency and range.
Avoid carrying more than is needed.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for
functions other than propelling the
vehicle will reduce EV range.Using a rooftop carrier will reduce
efficiency due to additional weight
and drag.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
.
Do not use a mobile phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on mobile phones or
other electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a mobile
phone.

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3.Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals
the available amount of
cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the
"XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs.)
5.Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred toyour vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how
this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.”
This vehicle is neither designed
nor intended to tow a trailer.
Example 1
1.Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 1 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
2.Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs)
× 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs).
3.Available Occupant and
Cargo Weight = 317 kg
(700 lbs).
Example 2
1.Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 2 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
2.Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs)
× 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).
3.Available Cargo Weight
= 113 kg (250 lbs).