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Touch the Temporary Override tab on the
Charging screen.
Select:
.Immediate: Charge immediately at
plug in.
.Temporary Departure: Set the temporary
departure time.
.Off: Cancel Temporary Charge mode.
Target Charge Level
This mode allows the charging range for the
vehicle to be set based on what is needed.
When at a public pay station and a full
charge is not needed, the target charge level
can be set to only get as much range as
needed.
If driving on a hill, the target charge level
can be set to stop the charge before the
battery is full to allow space for energy
from regenerative braking when going down
a hill.
There is a minimum target charge level.
Once this level is reached,–will be
grayed out.
Target Charge Level can also be set
separately for Location-Based Home and
Away locations. If available, the Home and
Away buttons will appear on the screen.
Touch the Target Charge Level tab on the
Charging screen.
Touch + or –to increase or decrease the
charge level.
A reminder will be displayed on the
Instrument Cluster to show Target Charge
Level set.

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If the Target Charge Level is higher than
80%, fast charging on the instrument cluster
will show a solid line to 80%, a shaded line
up to the Target Charge Level, and the time
to complete 80%.
If the Target Charge Level is less than 80%,
fast charging on the instrument cluster will
show a shaded line up to the Target Charge
Level and the time to complete.
Target Charge Level defaults to 100% if the
12-volt battery becomes discharged.
Location Based Charging
With Location Based Charging enabled, the
Charge Mode and Portable Cord Limit
Preference are saved and set back to the
customer’s preference every time the vehicle
is returned to the saved home location.
When the vehicle is not at the saved home
location, then the vehicle will default to thelower limit of Portable Cord Limit Preference,
and the Charge Mode will be set to
Immediate. When Location Based Charging is
on and the vehicle is away from the saved
home location, then the selection for the
delayed charge modes will be disabled and
the selection will be grayed out.
After 90 days, a notification will display and
the Portable Cord Limit Preference will need
to be reset for the next 90 days. See
“Important Information about Portable
Electric Vehicle Charging”
earlier in this
section.
When the GPS location is not available,
dashes will be displayed and Location Based
Charging will be disabled until the GPS is
restored.
Using Location Based Charging
To use Location Based Charging, a home
location must first be stored. To store a
home location:
1. From the Energy Home screen, touch Charging Options.
2. Touch Location Based Charging.
3. Touch Set Home Location
[.
4. Touch OK. 5. Touch On to enable Location Based
Charging.
To change the stored home location:
1. Touch Update Home Location
[on the
Location Based Charging screen.
2. Touch Update, then OK to set the new home location.
.Touch Cancel to make no changes.
.Touch Remove to clear the location
and turn Location Based Charging off.
Charging Interrupted or Overridden
Pop-Up
The Charging Interrupted or Overridden
pop-up will appear if 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.

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3. PressOagain 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. SeeInstrument
Cluster 079.
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.
2. Press
worxto scroll to the Options
application.
3. Press
Vto enter the Options menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and press
p.
5. Press
worxto move through the list
of possible information displays.
6. Press
Vwhile an item is highlighted to
select or deselect that item. When an
item is selected, a checkmark will appear
next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all possible DIC
info page displays. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle. Some
items may not be turned on by default but
can be turned on through the Options app.
See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this
section. Trip and Average Electrical Energy
Economy :
The Trip display shows the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip
odometer was last reset. The trip odometer
can be reset by pressing and holding
V
while this display is active.
The Average Electrical Energy Economy
display shows the approximate average kWh
per 100 kilometers (kWh/100 km) or miles
per kWh. This number is calculated based on
the number of kWh/100 km recorded since
the last time this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the approximate
average electrical energy economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change. The Average
Electrical Energy Economy can be reset
along with the trip odometer by pressing
and holding
Vwhile this display is active.
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber.
Average Speed : Shows the average speed
of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
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calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
pressing and holding
Vwhile this display is
active.
Timer : This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press
Vwhile this
display is active. The display will show the
amount of time that has passed since the
timer was last reset. To stop the timer,
press
Vbriefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset the timer
to zero, press and hold
Vwhile this display
is active.
Follow Distance Indicator : The current
follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed
as a time value on this page.
Blank Page : The Blank Page display allows
for no information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another. The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing
V. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Propulsion Power Messages
PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
This message is commonly displayed when
the high voltage battery charge level is low.
The vehicle is limiting power to maximize
range.
This message can display when the vehicle
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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 108
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . 108
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . 109
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . 110
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 112
Exterior 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
O
again 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.
;: 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
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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
5
position.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light appears on the
instrument cluster when the high beams
are on.
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, press
bon the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp control is in
the AUTO or
5position.
The instrument cluster light will come on
to indicate the IntelliBeam system is
reactivated.
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot detect
another vehicle's lamps because of any of
the following:
.The other vehicle’s lamps are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.
.The other vehicle‘s lamps are covered
with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
.The other vehicle’s lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust, smoke,
fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other
airborne obstructions.
.The vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked,
or obstructed by something that blocks
the view of the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such that the front
end points upward, causing the light
sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
.Driving on winding or hilly roads.
The IntelliBeam system may need to be
disabled if any of the above conditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the driver door is
opened while the vehicle is off and the
exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
Push the turn signal lever away from you
and release, to turn the high beams on. To
return to low beams, push the lever again
or pull it toward you and release.

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This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the high-beam
headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal
lever toward you, and release.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
The DRL system comes on in daylight when
the following conditions are met:
.The power button is on.
.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
Por;to
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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
0211.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. The instrument panel
illumination control is next to the exterior
lamp control.
Push the knob in all the way until it extends
out and then turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim the
lights. Push the knob back in when finished.
The knob is functional at night, or when the
headlamps or parking lamps are ON.

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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 129
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, and infotainment
display controls.

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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” under. See Energy Information
0 97.
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
0165.
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)
0 82.
Outside Temperature
On colder days, it is best to plug in the
vehicle overnight, and then remote start the
vehicle.
Allow the vehicle to warm up for
20 minutes before driving.
If possible, use a level 2 (240 volt) high
power charge station for best results. This
allows the interior of the vehicle and high
voltage battery to warm to optimal
temperature.