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INT :Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the
Nband
up for more frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the
wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold
the wiper lever down.
f: Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray washer fluid and
activate the wipers. The wipers will continue
until the lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached. When the lever is
released, additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the windshield
washer had been activated. See Washer
Fluid 0249 for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and windshield before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw
them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
See Wiper Blade Replacement 0252.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper
motor.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all
lamps and windows. Reduced visibility
from snow and ice buildup could lead to
a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are on LO, HI, or INT, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved
to OFF before the driver door is opened or
within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart
and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are performing wipes due to windshield
washing, the wipers continue to run until
they reach the base of the windshield.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the center stack. The compass receives its
heading and other information from the
Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna,
Electronic Stability Control, and vehicle
speed information.
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. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time / Date"
under
Settings 0153.

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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.
PressSorTto access the cluster
applications. Use the thumbwheel to scroll
yorzthrough the list of available
features. Press the thumbwheel to select.
Not all applications will be available on all
vehicles.
.Info Pages: The selected Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays can be
viewed. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 092.
.Performance
.Audio
.Options
.Simplify
Performance
Press the thumbwheel to enter the
Performance menu. Scroll through the
available items.
G-force : Gives the driver an indication of
the vehicle performance in cornering. The
G-force gauge will show as an info tile on
the left side of the cluster, if selected.
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 the thumbwheel
to enter the setup menu, then select Set
Start Speed. Scroll to desired Start Speed,
then press the thumbwheel to save it. While
on this menu, to change the End Speed,
scroll to End Speed and use the thumbwheel
to scroll to desired End Speed. Press the thumbwheel to save it. On the next
acceleration, the performance timer will
record the time. Pressing the thumbwheel
while the timer is running will cancel the
timer if done before reaching the End Speed.
Lap Timer (without PDR) :
Press
Twhen
Lap Timer is displayed to start, stop, or reset
the lap timer. Press the thumbwheel while
the Lap Timer page is active to start the
timer. If the lap timer is active, pressing the
thumbwheel will stop the current lap timer
and start a new lap. Pressing the
thumbwheel within 10 seconds after
completing the last lap (Stop Lap Timer
option is displayed), the Lap Timer will stop.
Lap Timer (with PDR) : The lap times
recorded with the PDR system will
automatically be displayed in this window.
This only happens if a track has been
selected in the PDR system and a video
recording is started. See Performance Data
Recorder (PDR) 0142.
Oil Temperature : Shows the current oil
temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil pressure
in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi).

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Messages will display to indicate the
severity of the overheating. As the gauge
fills up there will be a reduction in vehicle
performance. Once full, the transmission is
overheated and a message to stop safely
will display. Do not drive the vehicle until
the message clears. SeeDual Clutch
Transmission 0197 for more information.
Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder light on
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle may continue several
times if the driver remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the
light nor the chime comes on.
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light
The vehicle may have a front passenger seat
belt reminder light near the passenger
airbag status indicator. See
Passenger
Sensing System 057.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
passengers to fasten their seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is
buckled. This cycle continues several times if
the front passenger remains or becomes
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the front passenger seat belt is buckled,
neither the chime nor the light comes on.
The front passenger seat belt reminder light
and chime may come on if an object is put
on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or
chime, remove the object from the seat or
buckle the seat belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical
problem with the airbag system. The system
check includes the airbag sensor(s), the
passenger sensing system, the pretensioners,
the airbag modules, the wiring, and the
crash sensing and diagnostic module. For
more information on the airbag system, see
Airbag System
052.
The airbag readiness light comes on for
several seconds when the vehicle is started.
If the light does not come on then, have it
fixed immediately.

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If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle. Continuous
driving may stall the vehicle abruptly.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is in Service Mode. SeeIgnition
Positions 0192.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with
this light on, the emission control system
may not work as well, the fuel economy
may be lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This could
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Caution (Continued)
lead to costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also affect
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0231.
If the light is flashing : A malfunction has
been detected that could damage the
emission control system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle
speed and avoid hard accelerations and
uphill grades.
If the light continues to flash, find a safe
place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait
at least 10 seconds before restarting the
engine. If the light is still flashing, follow
the previous guidelines and see your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady : A malfunction has
been detected. Diagnosis and service may be
required.

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This light should come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
If the light comes on and stays on at start
up, there is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal
might be harder to push, or the brake pedal
may go closer to the floor. It could take
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. SeeTowing
the Vehicle 0281.
{Warning
The brake system might not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully
stopped, have the vehicle towed for
service.
Electric Parking Brake Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on when the parking brake
is applied. If the light continues flashing
after the parking brake is released, or while
driving, there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system. A message may also
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on, or remains
flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light
This light should come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If this light stays on or comes on while
driving there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB), take the vehicle to a
dealer as soon as possible. In addition to the
parking brake, other safety functions that
utilize the EPB may also be degraded.
A message may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See Electric Parking
Brake 0204.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the engine
is started.
If the light does not come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn if there is a
problem.

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If the light comes on while driving, stop as
soon as it is safely possible and turn off the
vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset
the system. If the ABS light stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the vehicle
needs service. A chime may also sound
when the light comes on steady.
If the ABS light is the only light on, the
vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock
brakes are not functioning.
If both the ABS and the brake system
warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock
brakes are not functioning and there is a
problem with the regular brakes. See your
dealer for service.
SeeBrake System Warning Light 087.
Performance Shifting Light
If equipped, this light may display green
when Sport Mode is activated and certain
driving conditions are met. Sport Mode
detects when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner, and adjusts the shifting
of the gears accordingly. See
Driver Mode
Control 0207.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while starting
the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator light then
turns off.
The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off by pressing and releasing the
TCS/Stability Control button.
This light and the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF light come on when ESC is
turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited.
Adjust driving accordingly.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0205.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Electronic Stability Control Light
If equipped, the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) or TCS indicator/warning light comes
on briefly when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS,
and potentially the ESC system have been
disabled.
If the indicator/warning light is on and
flashing, the TCS and/or the ESC system is
actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0205.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Off Light
This light comes on briefly while starting
the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the ESC system is
turned off. If ESC is off, the Traction Control
System (TCS) is also off.
If the ESC and TCS are off, the system does
not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on
the TCS and the ESC systems and the
warning light turns off.
SeeTraction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0205.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the engine is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 267.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute and
then stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition
cycle. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 270.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil
level as soon as possible. Add oil if
required, but if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil pressure is
still low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as the
engine is started. If it does not come on,
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amber. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
0 269 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0270.
Transmission Fluid Life : Displays an
estimate of the fluid's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING FLUID LIFE 99% is displayed,
that means 99% of the current fluid life
remains.
When the remaining fluid life is low, the
CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID SOON
message will appear on the display. The
fluid should be changed as soon as possible.
See Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life
System 0242. In addition to the
Transmission Fluid Life system monitoring
the fluid life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule.
See Maintenance Schedule 0293.
The Fluid Life display must be reset after
each fluid change. It will not reset itself. Do
not reset the Fluid Life display accidentally
at any time other than when the fluid has
just been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next fluid change. To
reset the Transmission Fluid Life system,
press and hold SEL for several seconds while
the Fluid Life display is active. Fuel Economy :
Displays the average fuel
economy, the best fuel economy over the
selected distance, and a bar graph showing
instantaneous fuel economy. Pressing the
thumbwheel will open a menu to change
the selected distance or reset the current
values.
Timer/Fuel Used : This display can be used
as a timer. To start/stop the timer, press the
thumbwheel while this display is active and
then select the start/stop the timer. The
display will show the amount of time that
has passed since the timer was last reset. To
reset the timer to zero, press the
thumbwheel to access the menu while this
display is active.
Fuel Used displays the approximate liters (L)
or gallons (gal) of fuel that have been used
since last reset. The fuel used can be reset
by pressing the thumbwheel and selecting
Reset Fuel Used in the menu.
Economy Trend : Shows the instantaneous
fuel economy and current gas mileage.
Speed Limit : Displays sign information,
which comes from a roadway database in
the on-board navigation. Engine Hours/Lifetime Revs :
Displays the
total number of hours the engine has run.
It also shows total engine revolutions
divided by 10,000.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright, or too
high in your field of view, it may take
you more time to see things you need to
see when it is dark outside. Be sure to
keep the HUD image dim and placed low
in your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some information
concerning the operation of the vehicle is
projected onto the windshield.
The HUD information appears as an image
focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as a
parking aid, you may misjudge the
distance and damage your vehicle. Do not
use the HUD image as a parking aid.

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.The vehicle is traveling at high speed.
.The vehicle changes directions more than
once, or the vehicle is turning on a turn
table in a parking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a
parking lot, garage, or a lot with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not received.
.A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.
.Tire chains are installed on the vehicle.
.The tires are replaced or worn.
.The tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.
.This is the first navigation use after the
map data is updated.
.The 12-volt battery has been disconnected
for several days.
.The vehicle is driving in heavy traffic
where driving is at low speeds, and the
vehicle is stopped and started repeatedly.
Problems with Route Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance can occur
under one or more of the following
conditions:
.The turn was not made on the road
indicated.
.Route guidance might not be available
when using automatic rerouting for the
next right or left turn.
.The route might not be changed when
using automatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance when turning
at an intersection.
.Plural names of places might be
announced occasionally.
.It could take a long time to operate
automatic rerouting during high-speed
driving.
.Automatic rerouting might display a route
returning to the set waypoint if heading
for a destination without passing through
a set waypoint.
.The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle
due to a regulation by time or season or
any other regulation which may be given.
.Some routes might not be searched.
.The route to the destination might not be
shown if there are new roads, if roads
have recently changed, or if certain roads
are not listed in the map data. SeeMaps
0 128.
To recalibrate the vehicle's position on the
map, park with the vehicle running for two
to five minutes, until the vehicle position
updates. Make sure the vehicle is parked in a location that is safe and has a clear view
of the sky and away from large
obstructions.
If the System Needs Service
If the navigation system needs service, see
your dealer.
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the most
up-to-date information available when the
vehicle was produced.
See www.gmnavdisc.com for details on
ordering, purchasing, and installing a new or
replacement SD card. Features are subject to
change. For more information on this
feature, see my.chevrolet.com/learn.
Database Coverage Explanations
Coverage areas vary with respect to the
level of map detail available for any given
area. Some areas feature greater levels of
detail than others. If this happens, it does
not mean there is a problem with the
system. As the map data is updated, more
detail can become available for areas that
previously had limited detail. See
Map Data
Updates 0136.

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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.
The elapsed time will show when recording.
The following errors or warnings may be
displayed while recording:
.Storage Full
.No Storage Available
.System Error
.SD Card Error
.SD Card Speed Insufficient
.GPS Accuracy Warning
.SD Card Write Protected
Video Overlay
Touch Video Overlay to display the menu
screen.
Touching preview provides a live preview of
the overlay selected.
Select one:
.None
.Sport
.Track
.Timing
None:
No vehicle data displays on top of the
recorded video. Vehicle data is still available
with the video when accessed in the toolbox
software. See www.chevrolet.com/
performance-data-recorder to download
Toolbox Software. Sport:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits are
displayed in km/h or MPH depending on
vehicle settings.
.Engine Revolutions Per Minute (rpm): The
vertical line and triangle show current
rpm’s. As the rpm’s increase, the backfill
follows.
.Transmission State (Current Gear):
Transmissions display 1, 2, etc.
.Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left and Right
G-Forces are displayed. The graphic fills to
the left or the right depending on the
measure value. The measured G-Force
displays as a number at the top of the
graphic.
.Event Odometer: This displays the
distance driven since the recording began.