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76 Instruments and Controls
Compass
The vehicle has a compass display in the
instrument cluster above the speedometer.
The compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system has automatic
calibration and zone adjustment features.
Avoid covering the GPS antenna for long
periods of time with objects that may
interfere with the antenna's ability to
receive a satellite signal. The compass
system is designed to operate for a certain
number of miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS satellites. The
compass system will automatically
determine when a GPS signal is restored and
provide a heading.
Clock
The infotainment system controls are used
to access the time and date settings through
the menu. This can also be changed by
touching the clock, then touch
8to go to
the Time and Date Settings menu.
D: Press to access the Home Page.
T:Touch to access the Icon View.
Y: Drag the scroll bar to navigate the list.
yorz:Touch to set up items.
0:Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
Setting the Time
When Auto Set is enabled, the time cannot
be manually set.
1. Press
D, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Time.
4. Touch + or −to adjust the value.
5. Touch
yorzto adjust AM or PM for
12 hour format.
6. Touch
0.
Setting the Date
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Date.
4. Touch + or −to adjust the value. 5. Touch
0.
Auto Set
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Auto Set.
4. Select from the available options.
5. Touch
0.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Time.
4. Select 12 hr or 24 hr format.
5. Touch
0.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be used to
plug in electrical equipment, such as a
mobile phone or MP3 player. The accessory
power outlet only works with the vehicle
turned 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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interfere with each other. Static can also
occur when things like storms and power
lines interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble on the
radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
provides digital radio reception. Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in
and out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM
signal for a period of time. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used for radio,
navigation, and OnStar, depending on the
equipped options. Keep clear of obstructionsfor clear reception. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, reception can also
be affected.
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.
Before Using the Audio System
Supported Audio File Formats
.MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3)
Constant Bit Rate (CBR) between 8 and
320 kbps
Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
Sampling frequencies of 8, 11.025, 12, 16,
22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
.Windows Media Audio
Windows Media Audio 10
CBR between 32 and 768 kbps
VBR (Standard), Professional, Lossless,
or higher according to Microsoft
specifications
Sampling frequencies of 8, 12, 16, 22, 32,
44.1, and 48 kHz
.AAC (MPEG-4 AAC, Low Complexity
Profile) and AAC+
CBR between 8 and 320 kbps
.OGG Vorbis
.Waveform (WAV
–PCM Windows format)
.Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF)
.3GPP (Generally used for mobile devices)
.Audio Books (MP3, AAC, AA)

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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 haveenacted 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.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Focus your attention on
driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for more
information on using that system, including
pairing and using a mobile phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the
unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make
mistakes. Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.

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Warning (Continued)
.Detect a vehicle when weather limits
visibility, such as in fog, rain, or snow.
.Detect a vehicle ahead if it is partially
blocked by pedestrians or other
objects.
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be ready to
take action and apply the brakes and/or
steer the vehicle to avoid crashes.
AEB may slow the vehicle to a complete
stop to try to avoid a potential crash. If this
happens, AEB may engage the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a
stop. Release the EPB or firmly press the
accelerator pedal.
{Warning
AEB may automatically brake the vehicle
suddenly in situations where it is
unexpected and undesired. It could
respond to a turning vehicle ahead,
guardrails, signs, and other non-moving
objects. To override AEB, firmly press the
accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
IBA may activate when the brake pedal is
applied quickly by providing a boost to
braking based on the speed of approach and
distance to a vehicle ahead.
Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal
movement during this time is normal and
the brake pedal should continue to be
applied as needed. IBA will automatically
disengage only when the brake pedal is
released.
{Warning
IBA may increase vehicle braking in
situations when it may not be necessary.
You could block the flow of traffic. If this
occurs, take your foot off the brake pedal
and then apply the brakes as needed.
AEB and IBA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See “Collision/Detection
Systems” underVehicle Personalization
0 101.
A system unavailable message may
display if:
.The front of the vehicle or windshield is
not clean.
.Heavy rain or snow is interfering with
object detection.
.There is a problem with the StabiliTrak
system.
The AEB system does not need service.
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System
If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid
or reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes with nearby pedestrians when
driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an
amber indicator,
~, when a pedestrian is
detected ahead. When approaching a
detected pedestrian too quickly, FPB
provides a red flashing alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps. FPB can
provide a boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This system includes
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA), and the
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System
may also respond to pedestrians. See
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 0175.
The FPB system can detect and alert to
pedestrians in a forward gear at speeds
between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h
(50 mph). During daytime driving, the
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OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . 275
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can
connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency,
Security, Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may
require a paid service plan and data plan.
OnStar requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location information. See
OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including
system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). The OnStar system status light is next to
the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is off. PressQtwice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command button
may vary by vehicle and region.
Press
=to:
.Open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. See OnStar System 0127 for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot
name or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or update
contact information.
.Get driving directions.

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Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to respond
in multiple languages. Press
Qand ask for
an Advisor. Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available languages
may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock
or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle
has been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has
not been started for 10 days, OnStar can
contact Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
.Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a
large city with tall buildings; in parking
garages; around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with very
dense trees. If GPS signals are not
available, the OnStar system should still
operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying the exact
location.
.In emergency situations, OnStar can use
the last stored GPS location to send to
emergency responders. A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of
the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn
Navigation route. The Advisor may give a
verbal route or may ask for a call back after
the vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for OnStar to
send remote signals to the vehicle. Do not
place items over or near the antenna to
prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar Message
If there is limited cellular coverage or the
cellular network has reached maximum
capacity, this message may come on. Press
Qto try the call again or try again after
driving a few miles into another
cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle electrical
system, wireless service, and GPS satellite
technologies to be available and operating
for features to function properly. These
systems may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated into the
electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not
add any electrical equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0195. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the operation
of the OnStar system and cause it to not
operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the vehicle
without further notice or consent. These
updates or changes may enhance or
maintain safety, security, or the operation
of the vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may affect or
erase data or settings that are stored in the
vehicle, such as saved navigation
destinations or pre-set radio stations.
Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for
any affected or erased data or settings.
These updates or changes may also collect
personal information. Such collection is
described in the OnStar privacy statement or
separately disclosed at the time of
installation. These updates or changes may
also cause a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to collect
information about vehicle system status,

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284 Index
Climate Control SystemsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Compartment Underhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Connections
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 166
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 267
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Cruise Control (cont'd)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Customer Information
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 270
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 263
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Devices
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Drive Unit Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Driver Selected Operating Modes . . . . . . . . 159
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
One-Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . . . .147