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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . 106
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 107
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . 107
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . 108
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 111
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the left side
of the steering wheel.
There are four positions:
P: Briefly turn to this position to turn the
exterior lamps off and deactivate the AUTO
mode. Turn again to reactivate the AUTO
mode. When released, the control returns to
the AUTO position.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
headlamps will automatically reactivate
when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior
lamps on and off, depending on outside
lighting. AUTO also controls the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). See
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) 0107.
;:Turns on all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps together with
the parking lamps and instrument panel
lights.
A warning chime sounds if the driver door is
opened when the vehicle is off and the
headlamps or parking 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.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the high-beam
headlamps are on.

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Flash-to-Pass
The flash-to-pass feature works with the low
beams or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on
or off.
To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal
lever all the way toward you, then
release it.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. DRL are
required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument
panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is
not covered.
The dedicated DRL will come on when all of
the following conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamps control is in AUTO,
or has been briefly turned to
Pto turn
the automatic light control on again.
.The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When the DRL are on, the headlamps,
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument
panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from
DRL to the regular headlamps depending on
the darkness of the surroundings. The other
lamps that come on with the headlamps will
also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will go off and the DRL will
come on.
To turn the DRL off or on again, turn the
exterior lamps control to
Pand then
release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
DRL can only be turned off when the vehicle
is parked.
The regular headlamp system should be
turned on when needed.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the
headlamp switch is in AUTO, the automatic
headlamp system will turn on the
headlamps at the normal brightness along
with other lamps such as the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, license
plate lamps, and the instrument panel
lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp system,
turn the exterior lamps switch to the
P
position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in
P (Park), before the automatic headlamp
system can be turned off.
The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of
the instrument panel. Do not cover this
sensor, otherwise the system will come on
whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage,
heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is
normal.
There is a delay in the transition between
the daytime and nighttime operation of the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the
automatic headlamp system so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
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be affected when the light sensor sees a
change in lighting lasting longer than the
delay.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. If it is light outside when the
vehicle leaves the garage, there will be a
slight delay before the automatic headlamp
system changes to the DRL. During that
delay, the instrument cluster may not be as
bright as usual. Make sure the instrument
panel brightness control is in the full bright
position. SeeInstrument Panel Illumination
Control 0109.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the engine 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
disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|: Press to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble. Press
again to turn the flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers turn on
automatically if the airbags deploy.
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 lever returns to its starting position
whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out.
Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See
Electrical System Overload 0253.

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Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. The knob for this
feature is on the left side of the instrument
panel.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lights at night. Turn the knob completely
clockwise to turn on the interior lamps.
The knob is functional at night, or when the
headlamps or parking lamps are ON.
Interior Lamps
Interior Spectrum Lighting
If equipped, this feature allows you to
choose the color of the interior lighting in
the vehicle.
On the infotainment home screen, select
Settings
TVehicleTAmbient Lighting.
Touch to select from the following options:
OFF : Turns the feature off.
LIGHT STRIPS : Turns on standard mode.
Touch the light strip color to select a color
for the interior lighting.
DEMO MODE : Provides a demo of the
available colors. When the shift lever is not
in P (Park), the interior color will default to
the last active color selected in light
strips mode.
LINK TO DRIVE MODE : The light color is
matched to the color being used for the
drive mode.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are in the overhead
console. The lamps go on when any door is
opened,
Kon the remote key is pressed,
or when the vehicle is turned off. When the
doors are closed, press
mornto turn on
each lamp.
To operate, the vehicle must be on, in
accessory mode, or using Retained Accessory
Power (RAP).
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The interior lamps turn on when pressingK
on the remote key or opening any doors,
and the dome lamp control is in the door
position.

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and allow them to be re-entered. Once the
entire number has been entered, the
command“Call”will start dialing the
number.
Phone Assistant Voice Recognition
Press and holdgon the steering wheel
controls to pass through and launch Google
phone assistant or Siri.
For the low radio, whether connected by
Bluetooth or phone projection, the only
available voice recognition is either Siri
(iPhone) or the Google Assistant (Android).
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
If equipped, the PDR icon displays on the
Home Page.
Important Information
Use of the PDR may be prohibited or legally
restricted in certain countries and situations.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and
regulations, including, but not limited to:
privacy laws, laws related to camera
surveillance and recordings, road traffic and
security laws, and laws on the protection of
publicity and personality rights.
.Do not use the PDR if it causes
distraction.
.Do not rely on camera footage to steer
the vehicle.
.Comply with any notice and consent
requirements before capturing and/or
recording the voices or images of other
persons or before collecting other
personal data.
.Notify other drivers of your vehicle of the
above rules and require them to comply.
.General Motors does not accept any
responsibility or liability in connection
with use that is not permitted.
.Law enforcement authorities may have
the right to seize video recordings and
use them as evidence of criminal/driving
offenses against you or third parties.
The PDR records video, audio, and vehicle
data. This data is stored on a removable SD
card. The SD card reader is below the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel and just above the hood release.
The recorded data is not stored anywhere
else and is only accessible from the SD card.
To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted SD card,
Class 10 required, 8, 16, or 32 GB
recommended, into the SD card reader. Touch the PDR icon to access the PDR menu.
The options displayed are:
Start Recording
If the system is unable to begin recording,
the Start Recording button is grayed out.
Touch Start Recording to begin recording.
After recording begins, this button changes
to Stop Recording. Touch to stop the
recording session.
The recording must be stopped and the file
closed before removing the SD card, or the
recording cannot be reviewed.

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X:Clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the windshield and side
window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor outlets.
0:Clears the windshield of fog or frost
more quickly. Air is only directed to the
windshield and side window outlets. The air
conditioning may turn on automatically to
remove fog.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows
are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning on
or off. An indicator light turns on. If the fan
is turned off or the outside temperature
falls below freezing, the air conditioning will
not run, but the indicator light will be lit.
The air conditioning might automatically
come on when
0is selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated
inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle or reduce the
outside air and odors that may enter.
Operation in the recirculation mode while
the air conditioner is off increases humidity
and may cause the windows to fog.
Recirculation is not available in the defrost
or defog modes.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the
vehicle faster, recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm weather. The
recirculation light will not come on. Press
@to select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
1: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light on the
button comes on to show that the rear
window defogger is on. The defogger turns
off if the vehicle is turned off or to
accessory mode. To turn Auto Defog off or on, select Settings
> Climate and Air Quality > Auto Rear Defog
> Select ON or OFF. When Auto Rear Defog
is selected, the rear window defogger turns
on automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside
temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F) and below.
The heated outside mirrors turn on when
the rear window defogger button is on and
help to clear fog or frost from the surface of
the mirrors.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows
are clear.
Caution
Do not use a razor blade or sharp object
to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid
lines in the rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

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SYNC :Press to link the passenger climate
temperature settings to the driver setting.
The SYNC indicator light will turn on. When
the passenger settings are adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light turns off.
Manual Operation
O: Press to turn the fan off or on.
hori:Press to increase or decrease the
fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Controls : Press
X,Y,
or
[to change the direction of the
airflow. Any combination of the three
buttons can be selected. The indicator light
in the button will turn on. The current mode
appears in the display screen. Pressing any
of the three buttons cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of the
airflow is controlled manually. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select one or
more of the following:
X: Clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the windshield and side
window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor outlets.
0:Clears the windshield of fog or frost
more quickly. Air is only directed to the
windshield and side window outlets. The air
conditioning may turn on automatically to
remove fog.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows
are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning on
or off. An indicator light turns on. If the fan
is turned off or the outside temperature
falls below freezing, the air conditioning will
not run, but the indicator light will be lit.
The air conditioning might automatically
come on when
0is selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated
inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle or reduce the
outside air and odors that may enter.
Operation in the recirculation mode while
the air conditioner is off increases humidity
and may cause the windows to fog. Recirculation is not available in the defrost
or defog modes.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the
vehicle faster, recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm weather. The
recirculation light will not come on. Press
@to select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
1: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light on the
button comes on to show that the rear
window defogger is on. The defogger turns
off if the ignition is turned off or to
accessory mode.
To turn Auto Defog off or on, select Settings
> Climate and Air Quality > Auto Rear Defog
> Select ON or OFF. When Auto Rear Defog
is selected, the rear window defogger turns
on automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside
temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F) and below.
The heated outside mirrors turn on when
the rear window defogger button is on and
help to clear fog or frost from the surface of
the mirrors.

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Do not drive the vehicle until all windows
are clear.
Caution
Do not use a razor blade or sharp object
to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid
lines in the rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
LorM(If Equipped) :PressLorMto
heat the driver or passenger seat.
Press
{orC, if equipped, to ventilate the
driver or passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 040.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation, If
Equipped : The climate control system may
run when the vehicle is started remotely,
depending on the outside temperature. See
Remote Vehicle Start 014. The rear defog
may come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear defog
indicator light does not come on during a
remote start. When enabled, the front
heated seats, if equipped, will turn on
automatically if it is cold outside. The
heated seat indicator lights do not come on
during a remote start. Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain conditions, the
fan may stay on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn off and lock the
vehicle. This is normal.
Air Vents
Use the air outlets in the center and on the
side of the instrument panel to direct the
airflow. Turn the center knobs on the air
outlets clockwise or counterclockwise to
open or close off the airflow.
Operation Tips
.In defog or defrost mode, warm air flows
from side air outlets. To improve side
window defogging or defrosting, direct
side air outlets toward the side windows.
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
air inlets at the base of the windshield
that could block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.Keep the path under the front seats clear
of objects to help circulate the air inside
of the vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
can adversely affect the performance of
the system. Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air filter
reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne
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{Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with
the ignition off is dangerous. This can
cause overheating of the brakes and loss
of steering assist. Always have the engine
running and the vehicle in gear.
.Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in
its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross
the center line.
.Be alert on top of hills; something could
be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
.Pay attention to special road signs (e.g.,
falling rocks area, winding roads, long
grades, passing or no-passing zones) and
take appropriate action.
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or IceCaution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear snow and
ice from inside the wheels and
underneath the vehicle before driving. Snow or ice between the tires and the road
creates less traction or grip, so drive
carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C
(32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Accelerate gently. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the
surface under the tires slick.
.Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control 0207.
.The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves
vehicle stability during hard stops, but
the brakes should be applied sooner than
when on dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0205.
.Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded
areas. The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
.Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal
for help. Stay with the vehicle unless there
is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 317. To get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust under the
vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to
get inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
.Clear snow from the base of the
vehicle, especially any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
.Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on
the vehicle side that is away from the
wind, to bring in fresh air.
.Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
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Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle when it is
already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch
pedal down to the floor, press the brake
pedal, and start the engine.
Starting the Vehicle
The remote key must be inside the vehicle
for the ignition to work.
Cell phone chargers can interfere with the
operation of the Keyless Access system.
Battery chargers should not be plugged in
when starting or turning off the engine.
To start the vehicle: 1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, press the brake pedal, then
press ENGINE START/STOP on the instrument panel. For a manual
transmission, place the shift lever in
Neutral with the parking brake engaged.
Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor,
press the brake pedal, then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
If there is no remote key in the vehicle
or if there is something causing
interference with it, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display a
message.
2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button and the engine cranks
automatically until it starts. If the
battery in the remote key is weak, the
DIC will display a message. The vehicle
can still be driven.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Remote Key Battery” underRemote Key
Operation 07. If the remote key battery
is dead, insert it into the rear cupholder
to enable engine starting.
3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil warms
up and lubricates all moving parts. 4. If the engine does not start and no DIC
message is displayed, wait 15 seconds
before trying again to let the cranking
motor cool down.
If the engine does not start after five to
10 seconds, especially in very cold
weather (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor while cranking for up to
15 seconds maximum. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to allow
the cranking motor to cool down. When
the engine starts, let go of the
accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly
but then stops again, repeat these steps.
This clears the extra gasoline from the
engine.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by returning the ignition to the
START position immediately after
cranking has ended, can overheat and
damage the cranking motor, and drain
the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the cranking
motor cool down.