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sensor, the system must re-learn thetire positions. To re-learn the tirepositions, seeTire Pressure MonitorSystem0261.SeeTire Inspection0265,Tire Rotation0265andTireMessages011 8.
Change Compass Zone
The vehicle may have this feature.To c h a n g e t h e c o m p a s s z o n ethrough the DIC, seeCompass090.
Calibrate Compass
The vehicle may have this feature.The compass can be manuallycalibrated. To calibrate the compassthrough the DIC, seeCompass090.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DICindicate the status of the vehicle orsome action may be needed tocorrect a condition. Multiplemessages may appear one afteranother.
The messages that do not requireimmediate action can beacknowledged and cleared by
pressingV(Set/Reset).
The messages that requireimmediate action cannot be cleareduntil that action is performed.
All messages should be takenseriously and clearing the messagedoes not correct the problem.
The following are the possiblemessages and some informationabout them.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this messagedisplays if there is a problem withthe battery charging system. Undercertain conditions, the chargingsystem light may also turn on in theinstrument cluster. SeeChargingSystem Light0101.Drivingwiththisproblem could drain the battery.Turn off all unnecessaryaccessories. Have the electricalsystem checked as soon aspossible. See your dealer.
Brake System Messages
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along withthe brake system warning light ifthere is a problem with the brakesystem. SeeBrake System WarningLight0104.Ifthismessageappears, stop as soon as possibleand turn off the vehicle. Restart thevehicle and check for the message

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stays on, the vehicle should betaken to your dealer for service assoon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chimesounds if the fuel level is low. Refuelas soon as possible. SeeFuelGauge096andFuel0198formore information.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display alongwith the check engine light on theinstrument cluster if the fuel cap isnot tightened properly. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (CheckEngine Light)0102.Reinstallthefuel cap fully. SeeFilling the Tank0200.Thediagnosticsystemcandetermine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed.Alooseormissingfuelcapallowsfuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. A few driving trips withthe cap properly installed shouldturn this light and message off.
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitterbattery is low. The battery needs tobe replaced in the transmitter. See“Battery Replacement”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation025.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message displays when theautomatic headlamps are turned off.SeeExterior Lamp Controls0125.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message displays when theautomatic headlamps are turned on.SeeExterior Lamp Controls0125.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chimesounds if a turn signal is left on for1.2 km (0.75 mi). Move the turnsignal lever to the off position.
Object Detection System
Messages
PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE
OWNERS MANUAL
This message displays if there issomething interfering with the RearParking Assist (RPA) system. SeeParking Assist0197.
PARK ASSIST OFF
After the vehicle has been started,this message displays to remind thedriver that the Rear Parking Assist(RPA) system has been turned off.Press the set/reset button or the tripodometer reset stem toacknowledge this message andclear it from the DIC display. To turnthe RPA system back on, seeParking Assist0197.

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Entering the Feature
Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and placethe vehicle in P (Park).
To a v o i d e x c e s s i v e d r a i n o nthe battery, it is recommendedthat the headlamps areturned off.
2. PressUto enter the feature
settings menu.
If the menu is not available,FEATURE SETTINGSAVA I L A B L E I N PA R K w i l ldisplay. Before entering themenu, make sure the vehicle isin P (Park).
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are customizationfeatures that allow you to programsettings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
This feature will only display if alanguage other than English hasbeen set. This feature allows you tochange the language in which theDIC messages appear to English.
PressUuntil the PRESSVTO
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screenappears on the DIC display. Pressthe set/reset button once to displayall DIC messages in English.
LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select thelanguage in which the DICmessages will appear.
PressUuntil the LANGUAGE
screen appears on the DIC display.
PressVonce to access the settings
for this feature. Then pressUto
scroll through the following settings:
ENGLISH (default) :All messageswill appear in English.
FRANCAIS :All messages willappear in French.
ESPANOL :All messages willappear in Spanish.
ARABIC :All messages will appearin Arabic.
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.
To s e l e c t a s e t t i n g , p r e s sVwhile
the desired setting is displayed onthe DIC. A beep will sound once alanguage has been selected.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to selectwhen the doors willautomatically lock.
PressUuntil AUTO DOOR LOCK
appears on the DIC display.
PressVonce to access the settings
for this feature. Then pressUto
scroll through the following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default) :The doors will automatically lockwhen the vehicle is shifted out ofP(Park).
AT V E H I C L E S P E E D :The doorswill automatically lock when thevehicle speed is above 13 km/h(8 mph) for three seconds.
NO CHANGE :No change will bemade to this feature. The currentsetting will remain.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 125Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Automatic HeadlampSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 128Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lighting Features
Entry/Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Battery Load Management . . . 130Battery Power Protection . . . . . 131
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
There are four positions:
O:Briefly turn the control to thisposition to turn the automaticheadlamps and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) off or back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,the off position only works forvehicles that are shifted into theP(Park) position.
AUTO :Automatically turns theexterior lamps on and off,depending on outside lighting.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
2:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps andinstrument panel lights.
If the headlamps are turned onwhile the vehicle is on, theheadlamps turn off automatically10 minutes after the ignition isturned off. If the headlamps areturned on while the vehicle is off,the headlamps will continue to stayon. To prevent the battery frombeing drained, turn the control to theOposition.
Awarningchimesoundsifthedriverdoor is opened while the ignitionswitch is off and the headlampsare on.
To c h a n g e t h e h e a d l a m p s f r o m l o wbeam to high beam, pull the turnsignal lever all the way toward you.Then release it.

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Reading Lamps
If equipped with reading lamps,press the button next to each lampto turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have readinglamps in other locations. The lampscannot be adjusted.
Lighting Features
Entry/Exit Lighting
The vehicle has an illuminatedentry/exit feature.
The dome lamps come on if theE
DOME OFF button is in theextended position, when a door isopened, or the key is removed fromthe ignition.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle may have ElectricPower Management (EPM) thatestimates the battery's temperatureand state of charge. It then adjuststhe voltage for best performanceand extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of chargeis low, the voltage is raised slightlyto quickly bring the charge back up.When the state of charge is high,the voltage is lowered slightly toprevent overcharging. If the vehiclehas a voltmeter gauge or a voltagedisplay on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you may see thevoltage move up or down. This isnormal. If there is a problem, analert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged atidle if the electrical loads are veryhigh. This is true for all vehicles.This is because the generator(alternator) may not be spinning fastenough at idle to produce all thepower that is needed for very highelectrical loads.
Ahighelectricalloadoccurswhenseveral of the following are on, suchas: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger,climate control fan at high speed,heated seats, engine cooling fans,trailer loads, and loads plugged intoaccessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessivedischarge of the battery. It does thisby balancing the generator's outputand the vehicle's electrical needs.It can increase engine idle speed togenerate more power, wheneverneeded. It can temporarily reducethe power demands of someaccessories.

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Normally, these actions occur insteps or levels, without beingnoticeable. In rare cases at thehighest levels of corrective action,this action may be noticeable to thedriver. If so, a Driver InformationCenter (DIC) message might bedisplayed, such as SERVICEBATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.If this messages displays, it isrecommended that the driver reducethe electrical loads as much aspossible. SeeBattery Voltage andCharging Messages011 2.
Battery Power Protection
This feature shuts off the domelamps if they are left on for morethan 10 minutes when the ignition isin LOCK/OFF. This helps to preventthe battery from running down.

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FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, butFM signals reach only about 16 to65 km (10 to 40 mi). Tall buildings orhills can interfere with FM signals,causing the sound to fade inand out.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may causeinterference with the radio. Thisinterference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls,charging the phone's battery,or simply having the phone on. Thisinterference causes an increasedlevel of static while listening to theradio. If static is received whilelistening to the radio, unplug thecellular phone and turn it off.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on theroof of the vehicle. The antenna isused for the Navigation System,OnStar®and the SiriusXM®SatelliteRadio Service System if the vehiclehas these features. Tall buildings,hills, trees, heavy foliage, tunnels,bridges, and garages will affectreception. Keep the antenna clear ofobstructions for clear reception.Make sure there is sufficientclearance when entering garages orparking structures.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such asCDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs®,SDcards, USB drives, and mobiledevices, consider the source.Untrusted media devices couldcontain files that affect systemoperation or performance. Avoid useif the content or origin cannot betrusted.
CD Player
Care of the CD Player
Do not add any label to a CD.It could get caught in the CD player.If a CD is recorded on a personalcomputer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of therecorded CD with a marking pen.
The use of CD lens cleaners is notadvised, due to the risk ofcontaminating the lens of the CDoptics with lubricants internal to theCD player mechanism.

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To e x i t m u s i c n a v i g a t o r m o d e , p r e s sthe softkey below the Back tab toreturn to normal MP3 playback.
CD Player Messages
CHECK DISC :If this messagedisplays and/or the CD ejects, itcould be for one of the followingreasons:
.It is very hot. When thetemperature returns to normal,the CD should play.
.The road is very rough. Whenthe road becomes smoother, theCD should play.
.The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,or upside down.
.The air is very humid. If so, waitabout an hour and try again.
.There was a problem whileburning the CD.
.The label is caught in the CDplayer.
If the CD is not playing correctly, forany other reason, try a knowngood CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or ifan error cannot be corrected,contact your dealer. If the radiodisplays an error message, write itdown and provide it to your dealerwhen reporting the problem.
Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Radios with an auxiliary input jackon the lower right side of thefaceplate can connect to an externalaudio device such as an iPod®,MP3 player, or CD player, for use asanother source for audio listening.This input jack is not an audiooutput; do not plug headphones intothe front auxiliary input jack.
Drivers are encouraged to set upany auxiliary device while thevehicle is in P (Park). SeeDefensive Driving0165for moreinformation on driver distraction.
To u s e a p o r t a b l e a u d i o p l a y e r ,connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable tothe radio's front auxiliary input jack.When a device is connected, press
the radio CD/AUX button to beginplaying audio from the device overthe vehicle speakers.
For optimal sound quality, increasethe portable audio device's volumeto the loudest level.
It is always best to power theportable audio device through itsown battery while playing.
O:Turn clockwise orcounterclockwise to increase ordecrease the volume of the portableplayer. Additional volumeadjustments might have to be madefrom the portable device if thevolume is not loud or soft enough.
BAND :If equipped, press to listento the radio when a portable audiodevice is playing. The portableaudio device continues playing.
CD/AUX :If equipped, press to playaCDwhenaportableaudiodeviceis playing. Press again and thesystem begins playing audio fromthe connected portable audio player.If a portable audio player is notconnected,“No Input Device Found”displays.

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Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod
The USB port can be used tocontrol an iPod or a USB storagedevice.
To c o n n e c t a U S B s t o r a g e d e v i c e ,connect the device to the USB porton the instrument panel.
To c o n n e c t a n i P o d , c o n n e c t o n eend of the USB cable that camewith the iPod to the iPod’sdockconnector and connect the otherend to the USB port on theinstrument panel. If the vehicle is onand the USB connection works,“OKto disconnect”and a GM logo mayappear on the iPod, and iPodappears on the radio display. TheiPod music appears on the radiodisplay and begins playing.
The iPod charges while it isconnected to the vehicle if thevehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORYor ON/RUN position. When thevehicle is turned off, the iPod
automatically powers off and will notcharge or draw power from thevehicle's battery.
If you have an older iPod model thatis not supported, it can still be usedby connecting it to the auxiliaryinput jack using a standard 3.5 mm(1/8 in) stereo cable. See“Using theAuxiliary Input Jack”previously inthis section.
Using the Radio to Control a
USB Storage Device or iPod
The radio can control a USBstorage device or an iPod using theradio buttons and knobs, anddisplay song information on theradio display.
f:Turn to select files.
©SEEK :Press to go to the start ofthe track, if more than 10 secondshave played. Press and hold orpress multiple times to continuemoving backward through tracks.
¨SEEK :Press to go to the nexttrack. Press and hold or pressmultiple times to continue movingforward through tracks.
sREV :Press and hold to reverseplayback quickly. Sound is heard at
areducedvolume.ReleasesREV
to resume playing. The elapsed timeof the file displays.
\FWD :Press and hold toadvance playback quickly. Sound isheard at a reduced volume. Release\FWD to resume playing. Theelapsed time of the file displays.
4:Press to display additionalinformation about the selected track.
Using Softkeys to Control a
USB Storage Device or iPod
The five softkeys below the radiodisplay are used to control thefunctions listed below.
To u s e t h e s o f t k e y s :
1. Press the first or fifth softkeybelow the radio display todisplay the functions listedbelow, or press the softkeybelow the function if it iscurrently displayed.
2. Press the softkey below the tabwith the function on it to usethat function.

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when on dry pavement. SeeAntilock Brake System(ABS)0188.
.Allow greater following distanceand watch for slippery spots. Icypatches can occur on otherwiseclear roads in shaded areas.The surface of a curve or anoverpass can remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear.Avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers and braking whileon ice.
.Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place andsignal for help. Stay with the vehicleunless there is help nearby.If possible, use RoadsideAssistance. SeeRoadsideAssistance Program0316.Togethelp and keep everyone in thevehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outsidemirror.
{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 ofthe vehicle, especially anyblocking the exhaust pipe.
.Open a window about 5 cm(2 in) on the vehicle sidethat is away from the wind,to bring in fresh air.
.Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.
.Adjust the climate controlsystem to circulate the airinside the vehicle and set
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Warning (Continued)
the fan speed to the highestsetting. See“ClimateControl Systems.”
For more information about CO,
seeEngine Exhaust0182.
To s a v e f u e l , r u n t h e e n g i n e f o rshort periods to warm the vehicleand then shut the engine off andpartially close the window. Movingabout to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,when running the engine, push theaccelerator pedal slightly so theengine runs faster than the idlespeed. This keeps the batterycharged to restart the vehicle and tosignal for help with the headlamps.Do this as little as possible, tosave fuel.