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Seats and Restraints 3-25
{Warning
Stowing of articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your
dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering
Information on page 13-11.
{Warning
For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the
vehicle's frame, bumper system,
height, front end, or side sheet
metal, may keep the airbag system
from working properly. The
operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing or
moving any parts of the front seats,
safety belts, the airbag sensing anddiagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, roof-rail airbag
modules, ceiling headliner or pillar
garnish trim, front sensors, side
impact sensors, or airbag wiring.
Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location
of the airbag sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, and airbag
wiring.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not
operate properly if the original seat
trim is replaced with non-GM
covers, upholstery, or trim; or with
GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad
or device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This
could either prevent proper

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Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-2
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-15
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-16 Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-18
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
StabiliTrak
®OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-23
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . 5-23
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-24
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-25
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-34
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Convertible Top Messages . . . 5-35
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-36
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-37
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-38
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-38
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-38
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-42
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-42
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43

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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-44
Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-44
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-45
Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-52
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
Press the control to move the tilt
and telescoping steering wheel up
and down or forward and rearward.
Both the tilt and telescoping steering
column positions can be stored with
your memory settings. See Memory
Seats on page 3-4.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to sound
the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column.

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5-10 Instruments and Controls
area used to display icons or
images for the DIC or phone
contacts.
The instrument cluster display
configuration is selected through the
cluster menu. See“Settings”under
“Cluster Menu” following.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control
to open and scroll through the
different items and displays.
Press
oto access the cluster
applications. Use
worxto scroll
through the list of applications.
.Info. This is where you can view
the Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-26.
.Performance
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation (If Equipped)
.Settings
Performance
Press SEL to enter the Performance
menu. Use
worxto scroll
through the available items. G-force:
Gives the driver an
indication of the vehicle
performance in cornering. The
G-force is displayed in the center of
the DIC as a numerical value.
Friction Bubble: A four quadrant
visual display, indicative of the four
corners of the car, with a “bubble”
showing where the most inertia is
being exerted on the vehicle.
Performance Timer: Press
p
when Performance Timer is
displayed to enter the menu.
Press
pwhile Set Start Speed is
highlighted then use
worxto
enter the start speed. Press SEL to
save it. Press
pwhile Set End
Speed is highlighted then use
w
orxto enter the end speed. Press
SEL to save it. After the start and
end speeds have been entered,
press
oto set the Sport display to
the set speeds and the performance
timer is ready to use. On the next
acceleration, the performance time
will record the time. To reset the

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5-26 Instruments and Controls
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See
Cruise
Control on page 9-49.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is
open or not securely latched. Before
driving, check that all doors are
properly closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC displays are shown in the
center of the instrument cluster in
the Info application. See Instrument
Cluster on page 5-7. The Info
application is only available when
the vehicle is in ON/RUN. The
displays show the status of many
vehicle systems. The controls for
the DIC are on the right steering
wheel control.

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.Upcoming Maneuver from
OnStar
.Incoming Call
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
To adjust the HUD image so that
items are properly displayed:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the HUD settings asneeded.
$(Image Adjustment): Press
down or lift up to adjust the vertical
position of the HUD image in the
windshield.
!(Display View): Press to
select the display view. Each press
will cause the display view to
change to the next view. If vehicle
messages are displayed, pressing
the DIC select button may clear the
message. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-26.
D(Image Brightness): Lift up
and hold to brighten the display.
Press down and hold to dim the
display. Hold down to turn the
display off.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle and
position of the sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see. Display Views
There are several HUD views that
can be displayed:
English
Metric
Tour: Displays the vehicle speed,
gear position, shift indicator, and
driver mode.

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5-42 Instruments and Controls
When this message is displayed,
the computer controlled systems will
not assist the driver in controlling
the vehicle. Have the system
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeTraction Control/
Electronic Stability Control on
page 9-38.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button.
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE
This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Magnetic Ride Control system,
which is causing the shocks to be in
their full soft mode. This is a
warning to the driver that the vehicle
handling may be affected. Have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button. The message
reappears every 10 minutes until
this condition changes.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
PROGRAM CLUSTER
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the instrument
cluster. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the power steering
system and a chime may sound.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
SERVICE REAR AXLE
If there is a problem detected with
the Electronic Limited-Slip Rear
Axle, this message displays. When
displayed, the system is not
operational and driving should be
adjusted accordingly. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
When this message is displayed,
the vehicle’ s handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. StabiliTrak will be
affected. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control on
page 9-38.

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Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Time and Date
.Driving Mode
.Language (Language)
.Valet Mode
.Teen Driver
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Voice
.Display
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock on page 5-4.
Driving Mode
Select and the following may
display:
.Engine Sound Management
.Steering
Engine Sound Management
This allows the Engine Sound
Management feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Auto (Mode Selector) or Off.
Steering
This allows the Steering feature to
be turned on or off.
Select Auto (Mode Selector), Tour,
Sport, or Track.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit top speed, power,
and access to vehicle storage
locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Press Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Press Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Teen Driver (If Equipped)
Press and the following may
display:
.View Report Card
.Manage Settings
.Change PIN
.Key Registration
.Clear All Teen Keys/PIN

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Infotainment System 7-5
.Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): The vertical line and
triangle indicate current RPMs.
As the RPMs increase, the
orange backfill follows.
.Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
.Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral
and longitudinal G-Forces are
displayed as a dot within a
bubble. A red dot displays when
the vehicle starts braking and
turns green when the vehicle
accelerates. The dot is white
when the vehicle is not moving.
A white dot is the default.
.Brake and Throttle Graphic:
Displays the percentage value of
brake and throttle pedal position
from 0–100%.
.Steering Angle: The graphic fills
from the center to the left or right
depending on the direction of
steering. The numerical steering
angle displays below the
graphic.
.Active Handling Active Indicator:
The graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
.Performance Traction
Management (PTM) Mode:
Displays the current PTM mode.
The options are Wet, Dry, Sport
1, Sport 2, or Race.
.Current Lap Time: Displays the
elapsed lap time if the finish line
is defined and the vehicle has
crossed the defined finish line at
least once.
Performance Timing:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
.Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): Same as Sport.
.Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
.0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–
200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m
(1/4 th mi), and 0–200–0 km/h
(0–100–0 mph): The timer starts
recording as soon as the vehicle
accelerates. As the vehicle
passes each speed and distance
milestone, it is displayed on the
overlay.
.Throttle Position: Displays
the percentage of throttle applied
from 0–100%.
.Active Handling Active Indicator:
The graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
Naming Convention
The recorded video file name is
stored as the recorded date and the
length of the recording.

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Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 9-11
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 9-12
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-14
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-19
Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Carbon Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Parking (Manual
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Active Fuel Management
®. . . 9-26
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-28
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-32
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . 9-36
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-38
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Competitive Driving Mode . . . 9-44
Limited-Slip Differential (Except Z51 and Z06) . . . . . . 9-48
Limited-Slip Differential (Z51 and Z06 Only) . . . . . . . . 9-48
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Driver Assistance Systems
Rear VisionCamera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-55
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58