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This light comes on when a charge cord is
connected to the vehicle.
Battery Fault Light
This light indicates a fault with the high
voltage battery. A message may also display
in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
your dealer for service.
Propulsion Power is Limited Light
These lights display when the vehicle
propulsion power is limited, which may
affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. The
vehicle may be driven while these lights are
on, but maximum acceleration and speed
may be limited.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
(Propulsion System Failure)
This light comes on if a condition exists that
may require the vehicle to be taken in for
service.
If the light comes on, take the vehicle to
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Light
MetricEnglishThis light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
When the vehicle is on, the brake system
warning light also comes on when the
parking brake is set. The light stays on if
the parking brake does not fully release. If it
stays on after the parking brake is fully
released, there is a brake problem. Have the
brake system inspected right away. This
light may come on if the brake fluid is low.
See
Brake Fluid 0329.
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. See
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle 0378.
{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
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Charge Now
Charge Now is the default charging mode
for your vehicle. The vehicle begins charging
immediately when it is plugged in and
authenticated at the charging location.
With Charge Now selected, the Charging
screen displays:
.Text explaining that the vehicle will
charge immediately when plugged in.
.Charge Complete by/in: The estimated
time at which the vehicle will reach the
desired Charge Level.
.Target Charge Level Gauge: Sets
the percentage at which the vehicle will
stop charging. The gauge also displays an
estimate of the vehicle's range upon
completing the charging session.
{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s battery
above an 80% charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep grades such as
mountain passes. This provides room in
the battery for regenerative braking to
supplement your conventional brakes
during the descent. This is especially
important when towing a trailer, which
puts additional stress on your vehicle’s
braking system.
SeeHill and Mountain Roads 0190 for
important information about driving on
grades.
The default charge level is 100% when
plugged in. To set a different charge level,
drag the circular marker on the Target
Charge Level Gauge to the preferred value.
To lower the desired Charge Level, drag the
Charge Level marker counterclockwise, and
to increase it drag the marker clockwise. The
Charge Level can also be changed by
tapping
«andªinside the gauge on the
screen. The Range estimate updates once
the desired Charge Level is set. To optimize
battery health, the minimum allowable
Charge Level is determined by the vehicle. Charge Later
Instead of charging immediately to a desired
Charge Level, you may choose to delay the
charge to the vehicle and have it complete
by your desired departure time. This may be
a more economical choice and a more
efficient use of energy when charging at
home. To use this mode, touch the Charge
Later tab from the Next Charge screen.
With Charge Later selected, the Charging
screen displays:
.Text explaining that your vehicle will
delay the planned charge to be ready by
the time specified.
.Time Selector: Used to set the desired
time at which the vehicle will finish
charging and be ready for departure.

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.Target Charge Level Gauge: Sets
the percentage at which the vehicle will
stop charging. The gauge also displays an
estimate of the vehicle's range upon
completing the charging session.
.Preconditioning: Allows the vehicle to
heat or cool the cabin to your desired
temperature using energy from the
charger. This means energy from the
battery is not used to condition the cabin,
ensuring the vehicle gets the maximum
range from the charging session.
Preconditioning happens at the end of the
charge, and right before the
departure time.
To set the time at which the vehicle will
complete the charge and be ready for
departure:
Swipe up or down on each value within the
Time Selector until the preferred time is
selected. If the desired Charge Level cannot
be reached by the selected time, a message
will display that one of the two preferences
will need to be adjusted.
To adjust desired Charge Level in Charge
Later mode, see “Charge Now”earlier in this
section. Setting the Preconditioning preference:
Touch the switch to turn on Preconditioning.
Cabin Preconditioning temperature can be
adjusted by touching Preconditioning on this
screen, or in Settings.
Active Charging
During an active charging session, the
Charging screen displays and continuously
updates the following items:
.Text indicating the vehicle’s current
charging status.
.Current Range: The range the vehicle is
capable of driving at the current charge
level.
.Range Increase Rate: How much range is
accumulating per hour of charging.
.Charge Complete at/in: The estimated
time at which the vehicle will reach the
desired Charge Level.
.Target Charge Level Gauge: During an
Active Charge, the gauge displays the
vehicle's current Charge Level as
a percentage and a colored section of the
circular gauge to represent this value.
To update the desired Charge Level for the
active charging session, drag the marker on
the Target Charge Level Gauge.
Touching the Stop Charge button at any
time ends the active charging session. For
information on beginning a charging session,
see Plug-In Charging 0278.
For Level 1 chargers, you can also select the
appropriate Charge Cord Limit of either
8 amps or 12 amps. This determines how
much current can flow from an electrical
outlet to the vehicle battery. It also ensures
proper charge time estimates.
When the Charge Cord Limit is changed
from 8 amps to 12 amps on a 120V circuit a
notification is displayed.
If no Home Charge Location is set, the Level
1 Cord Limit will revert to 8 amps every
time the vehicle is shifted out of (P) Park.
Range and charge time estimates fluctuate
depending on a number of factors such as
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temperature, and outside air temperature.
To learn more about the vehicle battery see
Plug-In Charging0278.
The peek-in charging screen can be used to
monitor your vehicle’s charge status when
the vehicle is off, see Instrument Cluster
(Base Level) 0107 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0109. To
monitor the charging status remotely,
download the myChevrolet app on your
mobile device.
Fast Charging
The vehicle will immediately begin charging
when plugged into a fast charging station.
While Fast Charging, the vehicle will bypass
any schedule or departure time selection.
See Plug-In Charging 0278.
Charge Assist
To find a charge station with the
infotainment display, touch
D.
The choices available for Charge Assist
include Nearby, Favorites, Routes,
or Accounts. Additionally you can filter the
list of shown charge stations by touching
the icon above the list.
Nearby
This screen displays nearby stations. When a
station name is selected, details of the
selected charge station displays on the
screen.
With Station Info selected, the screen
displays:
.Name of the charge station.
.Number of ports available.
.Estimated charge percentage remaining
upon arrival.
.Charge station address.
.Favorites button.
.Navigation button.
The Connector screen displays the connector
types and availability. From here you can
select a connector to see pricing details and
charging speed. You can start a charging
session by clicking on the Start Charging
button. Station Photos screen displays photos of the
selected charge station.
Favorites
This page is almost identical to the Nearby
page but it displays a list of stations that
you have selected as a favorite. You can
favorite stations from the Station
Details page.
Routes
This screen allows you to access routes
planned and saved on the myChevrolet app.
To activate a route, touch the navigation
icon to start route guidance.
Accounts
This screen allows you to view charge
provider accounts that you have linked in
the myChevrolet app. This allows you to
easily start charging without having to
manage payment on-site. You can also
choose to be notified when you are
approaching one of your providers’
stations.
Schedule
TouchEto view the Schedule feature that
allows a custom charging plan to be set for
each day of the week. When the vehicle is
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delete the schedule, simply touch the Delete
Schedule button, at which point you will be
prompted to confirm your decision.
Charge Settings
To view and change the Charge Settings,
touch
F. Use the arrows to scroll through
the list, or hold and drag the list.
This screen allows preferences to be set with
regards to how the vehicle charges.
Touching any item will display options for
specifying their behavior.
The Settings screen displays:
Home Charge Location
With a Home Charge Location set, the
vehicle can determine whether it is plugged
in at home, and will charge according to any existing schedules. The Home Charge
Location can be changed or deleted at this
screen.
The wireless service and GPS satellite
technologies must be available and
operating for features to function properly.
These systems may not operate if the
battery is disconnected, or if the vehicle has
been off for an extended period of time.
If GPS is unavailable, a message displays on
the infotainment screen. GPS functionality
may resume after the next time you drive
the vehicle.
Notifications
This section contains on/off preferences for
multiple notifications triggered during the
Charging session.
Charge Status Feedback :
Provides an
audible notification through horn chirps that
accompany changes in the charging status.
Charge Cord Unplugged Alert : When on
and your vehicle is locked, your vehicle will
honk the horn and flash the lights if charge
cord becomes unplugged.
Charge Power Loss Alert : When on, your
vehicle will chirp for an extended period of
time if charging power is cut off. Fast Charge Prep
If equipped, adjusts the battery to the
optimal temperature for quicker Fast
Charging. This should be done before
charging at a Fast Charger.
Depending on the outside and battery
temperature, fast charge prep could take
longer to reach the optimal temperature.
While en route to a Fast Charge station
using Google Maps, Fast Charge Prep
happens automatically if a Fast Charge
station has been added to your route.
Preconditioning Temperature
Allows for the preferred cabin temperature
to be set. During a planned charging session
at the vehicle's Home Charge Location, the
vehicle cabin is warmed or cooled to this
temperature if set to ON in either the
Charge Later screen, or in an active
Schedule.
Preferred Charge Times
Allows preferred charge time windows to be
enabled for the Home Charge Location
during both weekday and weekend planned
charging sessions. It does so whether the
vehicle is set to Charge Later, or observing a
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overall vehicle energy use are shown. When
selected, distance driven, total energy,
energy usage bar diagram, and selectable
categories are displayed. Select a category
to learn more about how your vehicle uses
energy from the battery.
When selected, Add to Driver Display may
be chosen in the dialog.
Energy Efficiency :Displays a graph showing
the energy efficiency that has been used by
the vehicle over a recently driven distance.
When selected, regenerated range, and
instant efficiency is shown along with
average efficiency in the dialog.
When selected, Add to Driver Display may
be chosen in the dialog.
Trip
Trip Information : Trip 1 or 2 displays the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip
odometer was last reset.
If equipped, Average Efficiency shows the
approximate average kilometers per kilowatt
hour kWh (km/kWh) or miles per kilowatt
hour kWh (mi/kWh). This number is
calculated based on the number of km/kWh
or mi/kWh recorded since the last time this
menu item was reset. This number only reflects the approximate average electrical
energy economy that the vehicle has at that
moment, and changes as driving conditions
change.
To reset these values, touch reset on the
touchscreen display when the Trip
Information dialog is selected.
When selected, the following options may
be chosen in the dialog: Reset Trip 1, Reset
Trip 2, and Add to Driver Display.
Current Trip :
Displays distance driven,
average efficiency, and time elapsed since
vehicle startup. It resets when you turn your
vehicle off.
When selected, Add to Driver Display may
be chosen in the dialog.
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, some vehicle information can be
projected as an image on the windshield via
the HUD lens on top of the instrument
panel.
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.
HUD information can be displayed in various
languages. The speedometer reading and
other numerical values can be displayed in
either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed through
the radio, and the units of measurement are
changed through the infotainment display.
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The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing
V. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
.Steering
Propulsion Power Messages
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions, the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
This message can be displayed when the
high voltage battery charge level is low. This
is normal behavior as the vehicle is limiting
power due to reduced battery capability. Under certain operating conditions
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the vehicle has been off for
two minutes.
PROPULSION POWER REDUCED DUE TO
TEMPERATURE
This message displays when the vehicle is
on, the battery temperature is low, and
when the vehicle’s performance is limited.
The duration of the limited vehicle
performance depends, in part, on the high
voltage battery charge level. If the high
voltage battery charge level is relatively
high, as the vehicle is driven, the battery
temperature will increase, and the vehicle
will return to normal operation. If the high
voltage battery charge level is relatively low
the vehicle will not return to normal
operation until charged.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully
charged, to keep the high voltage battery
temperature ready for the next drive. This is
important when outside temperatures are
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Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
Universal Remote System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement 0404.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, the Universal Garage Door
(Universal Remote) controls are located on
the infotainment screen.
This system can replace up to eight remote
control transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers, security
systems, and home automation devices.
These instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system
with any garage door opener that does not
have the stop and reverse feature. This
includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for
use in other vehicles as well as for future
programming. Erase the programming when
vehicle ownership is terminated. See
“Erasing Universal Remotes.”
To program a garage door opener, park
outside directly in line with and facing the
garage door opener receiver. Clear all people
and objects away from the garage door.
Make sure the hand-held transmitter has a
new battery for quick and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Programming the Universal Remote
System
Programming involves time-sensitive actions
and may time out, requiring the procedure
to be repeated. Read these instructions
completely before programming the
Universal Remote system. It may help to
have another person assist with the
programming process. 1. On the infotainment home screen,
navigate to the Universal Remote
controls.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in)
away from the rear-view mirror. The
hand-held transmitter was supplied by
the manufacturer of the garage door
opener.
3. Select the “Add Remotes” option on the
infotainment screen.
4. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the hand-held
transmitter button until “Signal Found”
appears on the infotainment screen.
5. Once the signal is found, test the Universal Remote System by pressing the
Test button. If your garage door moves,
then programming was successful. You
may need to press the Test button
several times. Indicate the successful
programming of a remote by pressing
the It Worked button. After successfully
programming a remote, there is no need
to complete Steps 6–10.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . 141
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 141
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . 142
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 146
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp controls, also known as
headlights, are in the Controls App on the
infotainment home screen. Select Controls >
Lights > Headlights.
To operate, select the following options:
Off : Turns off the exterior lamps.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
headlamps will automatically reactivate
when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Auto : Automatically turns on the
headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps,
instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps
(if equipped), license plate lamps or Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL), depending on outside
light conditions.
Parking : Turns on the parking lamps.
On : Turns on the exterior lamps.
IntelliBeam System
If equipped, this system turns the high-beam
headlamps on and off according to
surrounding traffic conditions. The system turns the high-beam headlamps
on when it is dark enough and there is no
other traffic present.
This light
bappears on the instrument
cluster when the IntelliBeam system is
enabled.
Turning the IntelliBeam On and Off
To enable and disable the IntelliBeam
system on the infotainment home screen,
select Control App > Lights >
bAuto
High Beams when the headlights are set in
the Auto position.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light appears on the
instrument cluster when the high beams
are on.
There is a sensor near the top center of the
windshield that automatically controls the
system. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best system
performance.

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All lamps will gradually fade out after about
30 seconds.
Entry lighting can be disabled manually by
closing all doors, pressing
Qon the remote
key, or starting the vehicle.
This feature can be changed. On the
infotainment home page, select Settings
T
VehicleTVehicle Locator Lights.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn
on when the driver door is opened after the
vehicle is turned off.
The exterior and interior lamps remain on
for a set amount of time, then automatically
turn off.
The interior lights turn on when the vehicle
is turned off.
The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
turning the exterior lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. On the
infotainment home screen, select Settings
T
VehicleTExit Lighting.
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery
temperature and state of charge. It then
adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the 12-volt battery.
When the battery state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly increase
the charge. When the state of charge is
high, the voltage is lowered slightly to
prevent over charging. As this adjustment
occurs, you may see the voltage move up or
down on the voltmeter gauge or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), if equipped. This is normal. If a
problem occurs, an alert will be displayed.
If the electrical loads are very high, the
battery can be discharged when the vehicle
is stationary. A high electrical load occurs
when several features are on, such as:
headlamps, high beams, rear window
defogger, climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, motor cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory
power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of
the battery by balancing the electrical
system output and the vehicle's electrical needs. In some cases, it can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some
accessories.
These actions occur in steps or levels
without being noticeable. In rare cases at
the highest levels of corrective action, this
action may be noticeable to the driver. If so,
a DIC battery voltage and charging message
displays. It is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much as
possible. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
Battery Power Protection
This feature helps prevent the battery from
being drained if the interior courtesy lamps
or reading lamps are accidentally left on.
If any of these lamps are left on, they
automatically turn off after 10 minutes when
the vehicle is turned off. The lamps will not
come back on again until one of the
following occurs:
.The vehicle is started.
.The doors are closed and then re-opened.