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Lighting 171
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 171
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 175
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . 176
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Battery Load Management . . . 179
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 180
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
O: Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp
control to
Oagain to turn the
automatic headlamps or DRL
back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off
will only work when the vehicle is in
P (Park).

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The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage or tunnel.
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 is 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. See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control0177.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off or may
change to Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp system
turns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned to
Oor the ignition
is off.
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
O
or;to disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|: Press this button to make the
front and rear turn signal lamps
flash on and off. Press again to turn
the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers
are on, the vehicle's turn signals will
not work.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
An arrow on the instrument cluster
flashes in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the turn signal lever all the
way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever for less
than one second until the arrow
starts to flash to signal a lane

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Infotainment System 181
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 182
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 189
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 189
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 203
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included in
this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on other
available infotainment systems.
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.

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.Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing”in
this section.
. If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list.
. See “Deleting a Bluetooth
Device” in this section.
{Warning
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment system.
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.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system and voice
recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used
when the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. For U.S.
and Canada only, see www.gm.com/
bluetooth for more information about
compatible phones.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons on the instrument
panel, center stack, and steering
wheel to operate the Bluetooth
system.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:
Press to answer incoming calls,
confirm system information, and
start voice recognition.
i: Press to end a call, reject a
call, or cancel an operation. Press
to mute or unmute the infotainment
system. Infotainment System Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see
Overview
0 183.
{:Press to go to the Home Page.
See Home Page 0184.
#:Select to enter the phone main
menu. See Bluetooth (Overview)
0 203 orBluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 0205.
Voice Recognition
If equipped, the voice recognition
system uses commands to control
the system and dial phone numbers.
Noise : The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise, such
as noise from open windows or loud
talking inside the vehicle.
When to Speak : A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 235
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 236
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 238
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Truck-Camper LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 247
Adjustable Throttle and BrakePedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . 252
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Parking (Manual Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Active Fuel Management . . . . . 256
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 257
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 263
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 275
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . 277
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 281
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 282
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500
Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 293

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{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
and/or infotainment manual on using
that system and the navigation
system, if equipped, including
pairing and using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts069.
. 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.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious —or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
. Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking.
. Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.

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If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
.Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.
. Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues —such
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface —and slow
down when you have any doubt.
. Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.
Off-Road Driving
Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be
used for off-road driving. Vehicles
without four-wheel drive and
vehicles not equipped with All
Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR)
tires must not be driven off-road
except on a level, solid surface. For
contact information about the
original equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.
One of the best ways for successful
off-road driving is to control the
speed.
{Warning
When driving off-road, bouncing
and quick changes in direction
can easily throw you out of
position. This could cause you to
lose control and crash. You and
your passengers should always
wear seat belts.
Before Driving Off-Road
.
Have all necessary maintenance
and service work completed.
. Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,
and check inflation pressure in
all tires, including the spare,
if equipped.
. Read all the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles in this
manual.
. Remove any underbody air
deflector, if equipped. Re-attach
the air deflector after off-road
driving.
. Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if
needed, it may be necessary to
remove the front fascia lower air
dam, if equipped. However, driving
without the air dam reduces fuel
economy.

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Caution
Operating the vehicle for
extended periods without the front
fascia lower air dam installed can
cause improper airflow to the
engine. Reattach the front fascia
air dam after off-road driving.
Loading the Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving
{Warning
.Unsecured cargo on the
load floor can be tossed
about when driving over
rough terrain. You or your
passengers can be struck
by flying objects. Secure the
cargo properly.
. Keep cargo in the cargo
area as far forward and as
low as possible. The
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Warning (Continued)
heaviest things should be
on the floor, forward of the
rear axle.
. Heavy loads on the roof
raise the vehicle's center of
gravity, making it more likely
to roll over. You can be
seriously or fatally injured if
the vehicle rolls over. Put
heavy loads inside the
cargo area, not on the roof.
For more information about loading
the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits
0 239 andTires 0384.
Environmental Concerns
.
Always use established trails,
roads, and areas that have been
set aside for public off-road
recreational driving and obey all
posted regulations.
. Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
trees, or grasses or disturb
wildlife. .
Do not park over things that
burn. See Parking over Things
That Burn 0255.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of
what the vehicle can and cannot do.
{Warning
Many hills are simply too steep
for any vehicle. Driving up hills
can cause the vehicle to stall.
Driving down hills can cause loss
of control. Driving across hills can
cause a rollover. You could be
injured or killed. Do not drive on
steep hills.
Before driving on a hill, assess the
steepness, traction, and
obstructions. If the terrain ahead
cannot be seen, get out of the
vehicle and walk the hill before
driving further.

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When driving on hills:
.Use a low gear and keep a firm
grip on the steering wheel.
. Maintain a slow speed.
. When possible, drive straight up
or down the hill.
. Slow down when approaching
the top of the hill.
. Use headlamps even during the
day to make the vehicle more
visible.
{Warning
Driving to the top of a hill at high
speed can cause an accident.
There could be a drop-off,
embankment, cliff, or even
another vehicle. You could be
seriously injured or killed. As you
near the top of a hill, slow down
and stay alert.
. Never go downhill forward or
backward with either the
transmission or transfer case in N (Neutral). The brakes could
overheat and you could lose
control.
{Warning
If the vehicle has the two-speed
automatic or electronic transfer
case, shifting the transfer case to
N (Neutral) can cause your
vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in P (Park). This is
because the N (Neutral) position
on the transfer case overrides the
transmission. You or someone
else could be injured. If leaving
the vehicle, set the parking brake
and shift the transmission to
P (Park). Shift the transfer case to
any position but N (Neutral).
. When driving down a hill, keep
the vehicle headed straight
down. Use a low gear because
the engine will work with the
brakes to slow the vehicle and
help keep the vehicle under
control.
{Warning
Heavy braking when going down
a hill can cause your brakes to
overheat and fade. This could
cause loss of control and you or
others could be injured or killed.
Apply the brakes lightly when
descending a hill and use a low
gear to keep vehicle speed under
control.
If the vehicle stalls on a hill: 1. Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, and then apply the
parking brake.
2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart the engine.
.If driving uphill when the
vehicle stalls, shift to
R (Reverse), release the
parking brake, and back
straight down.

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.Never try to turn the vehicle
around. If the hill is steep
enough to stall the vehicle,
it is steep enough to cause
it to roll over.
. If you cannot make it up the
hill, back straight down
the hill.
. Never back down a hill in
N (Neutral) using only the
brake. The vehicle can roll
backward quickly and you
could lose control.
. If driving downhill when the
vehicle stalls, shift to a
lower gear, release the
parking brake, and drive
straight down the hill.
3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted after stalling, set the
parking brake, shift into
P (Park), and turn the
vehicle off.
3.1. Leave the vehicle and
seek help. 3.2. Stay clear of the path the
vehicle would take if it
rolled downhill.
. Avoid turns that take the vehicle
across the incline of the hill.
A hill that can be driven straight
up or down might be too steep to
drive across. Driving across an
incline puts more weight on the
downhill wheels, which could
cause a downhill slide or a
rollover.
. Surface conditions can be a
problem. Loose gravel, muddy
spots, or even wet grass can
cause the tires to slip sideways,
downhill. If the vehicle slips
sideways, it can hit something
that will trip it —a rock, a rut,
etc. —and roll over.
. Hidden obstacles can make the
steepness of the incline more
severe. If a rock is driven across
with the uphill wheels, or if the
downhill wheels drop into a rut
or depression, the vehicle can tilt
even more. .
If an incline must be driven
across, and the vehicle starts to
slide, turn downhill. This should
help straighten out the vehicle
and prevent the side slipping.
{Warning
Getting out of the vehicle on the
downhill side when stopped
across an incline is dangerous.
If the vehicle rolls over, you could
be crushed or killed. Always get
out on the uphill side of the
vehicle and stay well clear of the
rollover path.
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow,
or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in mud
—the deeper the mud, the lower
the gear. Keep the vehicle moving
to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving on
sand. On loose sand, such as on
beaches or sand dunes, the tires
tend to sink into the sand. This
affects steering, accelerating, and