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Utility Interruption of Charging
This vehicle responds to requests through
the utility company to limit or completely
block electrical power grid use. This feature
is inactive during DC charging. A utility
interruption will lengthen the vehicle
charge time.
When electrical grid power is completely
blocked, the vehicle will not charge until the
utility interruption has expired. The vehicle
should be left plugged in so that the vehicle
will automatically resume charging.
Changing the charge mode to Charge Now
or performing a delayed charging override
will not disable a utility interruption.
A message will display on the instrument
cluster indicating that a utility interruption
has occurred.
Charging Station Troubleshooting
If the vehicle does not charge after being
plugged in to a residential 240-volt charging
station:1. Verify that the charge mode is set to Charge Now.
2. Verify that the charging station circuit breaker is not tripped. 3. Plug the portable charge cord into the
wall outlet, verify that the indicator light
on the charge cord is solid green, and
connect it to the vehicle. See “Charge
Cord Status Indicators” inCharge Cord
0 286.
4. If the vehicle charges with the portable charge cord and a different 240-volt
charging station, such as a public station,
there may be a problem with the
charging station. Contact the charging
station manufacturer for service.
Electrical Requirements for
Battery Charging
The vehicle is designed for compatibility
with most standard vehicle charging
equipment in the region of sale. Check for
charger compatibility before purchasing a
charger
The portable charge cord defaults to
120 volts and 8 amps. Have the outlet
inspected before changing to 12 amps on the
Charging Screens. If 12 amps is selected, a
pop-up will show on the infotainment
display to confirm the change to 12 amps.
See the “Active Charging” section under
Charging 0123.
Caution
Do not use portable or stationary backup
generating equipment to charge the
vehicle. This may cause damage to the
vehicle's charging system. Only charge
the vehicle from utility supplied power.
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
Only use towing equipment that has been
designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer
or trailering dealer for assistance with
preparing the vehicle to tow a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a trailer.
To tow a disabled vehicle, see Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle 0378. To tow the vehicle
behind another vehicle such as a motor
home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing
0 379.
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Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
{Warning
You can lose control when towing a
trailer if the correct equipment is not
used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy or
the trailer brakes are inadequate for the
load, the vehicle may not stop as
expected. You and others could be
seriously injured. The vehicle may also be
damaged, and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a
trailer only if all the steps in this section
have been followed. Ask your dealer for
advice and information about towing a
trailer with the vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving the
vehicle by itself. Trailering affects handling,
acceleration, braking, and durability.
Successful and safe trailering requires proper
use of the correct equipment.The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are important
for your safety and that of your passengers.
Read this section carefully before towing a
trailer.
When towing a trailer:
.Become familiar with, and follow all state
and local laws that apply to trailer
towing. These requirements vary from
state to state.
.State laws may require the use of
extended side view mirrors. If your
visibility is limited or restricted while
towing, install extended side view mirrors
on your vehicle, even if not required.
.Do not tow a trailer during the first
800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to prevent
damage to vehicle.
.Do not drive over 800 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle during
the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer
towing.
.Tow in D (Drive). Tow/Haul Mode is
recommended for heavier trailers. See
Driver Mode Control
0209.
.One-Pedal Driving can be a useful feature
when towing. See One-Pedal Driving
0 203. The following advanced driver assistance
features should be turned off when towing
a trailer, and may turn off automatically
when a trailer is detected:
.Park Assist
.Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
.Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB)
.Lane Change Alert (LCA)
.Super Cruise and Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC), unless equipped with trailering
functionality, see
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0217.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) should be set
to Alert unless equipped with Super Cruise.
Do not use Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
while towing a trailer.
Towing a trailer requires experience. The
combination of the vehicle and trailer is
longer and not as responsive as the vehicle
itself. Become familiar with handling and
braking of the combination by driving on a
level road surface before driving on public
roads.
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Pulling the Trailer from the Water1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the vehicle and shift into D (Drive) or L (Low).
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Let up on the brake pedal.
5. Drive slowly until the tires are clear of the chocks.
6. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
7. Slowly pull the trailer from the water.
Caution
If the vehicle tires begin to spin and the
vehicle begins to slide toward the water,
remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and apply the brake pedal. Seek
help to have the vehicle towed up
the ramp.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when
used to tow trailers. See Maintenance
Schedule 0389. It is especially important to
check the cooling system and brake system
before and during each trip. Check periodically that all nuts and bolts on
the trailer hitch are tight.
Trailer Towing
Caution
Towing a trailer improperly can damage
the vehicle and result in costly repairs
not covered by the vehicle warranty. To
tow a trailer correctly, follow the
directions in this section and see your
dealer for important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.
Trailering is different than just driving the
vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, acceleration, braking, and
durability. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are important
for your safety and that of your passengers.
Read this section carefully before pulling a
trailer.
Trailer Weight
{Warning
Never exceed the towing capacity for
your vehicle.
Safe trailering requires monitoring the
weight, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature, and how frequently the vehicle
is used to tow a trailer.
Trailer Weight Ratings
When towing a trailer, the combined weight
of the vehicle, vehicle contents, trailer, and
trailer contents must be below all of the
maximum weight ratings for the vehicle,
including:
.Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
.Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
.Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating
.Gross Axle Weight Rating-Rear (GAWR-RR)
See “Weight-Distributing Hitch and
Adjustment” underTowing Equipment 0301
to determine if equalizer bars are required
to obtain the maximum trailer weight
rating.
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TRAILER GAIN:
Press a Trailer Gain button to recall the
current Trailer Gain setting. Each press and
release of the gain buttons will change the
Trailer Gain setting. Press the Trailer
Gain (+) or (−) to adjust. Press and hold to
continuously adjust the Trailer Gain. To turn
the output to the trailer off, adjust the
Trailer Gain setting to 0.0. This setting can
be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with a trailer
connected or disconnected.
TRAILER OUTPUT: This displays anytime a
trailer with electric brakes is connected.
Output to the trailer brakes is based on the
amount of vehicle braking present and
relative to the Trailer Gain setting. Output is
displayed from 0–100% for each gain
setting.
The Trailer Output will indicate“- - - - - -”on
the Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the
following occur:
.No trailer is connected
.A trailer without electric brakes is
connected, no DIC message will display
.A trailer with electric brakes has become
disconnected, a CHECK TRAILER WIRING
message displays on the DIC
.There is a fault present in the wiring to
the trailer brakes, a CHECK TRAILER
WIRING message displays on the DIC
.The ITBC system is not working due to a
fault, a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM
message displays in the DIC
Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever
Slide this lever right to apply the trailer’s
electric brakes independent of the vehicle’s
brakes. Use this lever to adjust Trailer Gain
to achieve the proper power output to the
trailer brakes. This lever may also be used
to request additional trailer braking at any
time. The trailer and vehicle brake lamps
will come on when either vehicle brakes or
manual trailer brakes are applied and
properly connected.
Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure
Trailer Gain should be set for a specific
trailering condition and it must be
readjusted anytime vehicle loading, trailer
loading, or road surface conditions change.
{Warning
Trailer brakes that are over-gained or
under-gained may not stop the vehicle
and the trailer as intended and can result (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
in a crash. Always follow the instructions
to set the Trailer Gain for the proper
trailer stopping performance.
To adjust Trailer Gain for each towing
condition: 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a level road surface
representative of the towing condition
and free of traffic at about 32–40 km/h
(20–25 mph) and fully apply the Manual
Trailer Brake apply lever. Adjusting
Trailer Gain at speeds lower than
32–40 km/h (20–25 mph) may result in
an incorrect gain setting.
2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, using the Trailer Gain adjustment buttons, to just below
the point of trailer wheel lockup,
indicated by trailer wheel squeal or tire
smoke when a trailer wheel locks. Trailer
wheel lockup may not occur if towing a
heavily loaded trailer. In this case, adjust
the Trailer Gain to the highest allowable
setting for the towing condition.
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3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time vehicleloading, trailer loading, or road surface
conditions change or if trailer wheel
lockup is noticed at any time while
towing.
Other ITBC-Related DIC Messages
TRAILER BRAKES CONNECTED: This message
will briefly display when a trailer with
electric brakes is first connected to the
vehicle. This message will automatically turn
off in about 10 seconds. This message can
be acknowledged before it automatically
turns off.
CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This message will
display if:
.The ITBC system first determines
connection to a trailer with electric brakes
and then the trailer harness becomes
disconnected from the vehicle.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while the
vehicle is stationary, this message will
automatically turn off in about
30 seconds. This message will also turn
off if it is acknowledged or if the trailer
harness is reconnected.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while the
vehicle is moving, this message will
continue until the vehicle is turned off. This message will also turn off if it is
acknowledged or if the trailer harness
is reconnected.
.There is an electrical fault in the wiring to
the trailer brakes. This message will
continue as long as there is an electrical
fault in the trailer wiring. This message
will also turn off if it is acknowledged.
To determine whether the electrical fault is
on the vehicle side or trailer side of the
trailer wiring harness connection: 1. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness from the vehicle.
2. Turn the vehicle off.
3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the vehicle back to RUN.
4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message reappears, the electrical fault is on the
vehicle side.
If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message
only reappears when connecting the
trailer wiring harness to the vehicle, the
electrical fault is on the trailer side.
SERVICE TRAILER BRAKES OR REDUCED
TRAILER BRAKING: This message will display
if the electric trailer brake performance is
either reduced or non-functional. HOLD LAST KNOWN GAIN: This message will
display if it is no longer possible to adjust
the trailer brake gain. Trailer brakes may or
may not still be functional, and it is not
possible to adjust brake gain based on road
conditions. The trailer brakes may remain
functional until the next time the vehicle is
turned off.
TRAILER BRAKES DISABLED SERVICE
REQUIRED: This message will display when
there is a problem with the ITBC system.
If this message continues over multiple
restarts, have the vehicle serviced.
If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING, TRAILER
BRAKES DISABLED SERVICE REQUIRED,
SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, or REDUCED
TRAILER BRAKING message displays while
driving, the ITBC system may not be fully
functional or may not function at all. When
traffic conditions allow, carefully pull the
vehicle over to the side of the road and turn
the vehicle off. Check the wiring connection
to the trailer and turn the vehicle back on.
If either of these messages continue, either
the vehicle or trailer needs service.
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.Maintenance
.Checklist
.Weight
.Brakes (if equipped)
Each section shows high level status
information for the feature. Selecting a
section opens up a new screen with
additional information and/or options.
Selecting the checklist, camera,
or maintenance icon opens up the
corresponding screen.
Lights
This view displays the names of the trailer
connector pins, a graphic of the trailer
connector, and a graphic of the back of the
trailer. Any connector pin that fails turns an amber
color, and the location of the corresponding
connection is highlighted on the graphic of
the back of the trailer.
If a trailer connection is detected without
any faults, the view displays
“No Issues
Found.”
When a trailer is connected, the Trailering
App System detects the trailer connection
using the Stop/Turn Signal lighting circuits
and alerts the driver by requesting a trailer
profile setup through the Trailering App
System on the infotainment screen. If a
default trailer profile is selected, the
Trailering App System does not display a
Trailer Detection Alert to the user when a
trailer is connected.
When a trailer is connected and the vehicle
is off, the Trailering App System periodically
pulses the lighting circuits of the trailer to
verify it is still connected. The trailer lights
may periodically flash as a result of this
trailer connection detection. These flashes
may be more visible in dark ambient light
environments. The flashing or flickering
lights are a normal condition and the
Trailering App System has built-in
protections to prevent the battery from draining. When Theft Alert is enabled, the
frequency and pattern of this flashing
changes.
If a connected trailer disconnects, a message
immediately appears on the DIC if the
vehicle is on, or the next time the vehicle is
turned on. Check your trailer connection if
needed.
Connection Problem
If any of the trailer connections are lost, a
message about the connection issue appears
on the DIC. The infotainment display also
shows the connection issue in the Lights
Status view.
Connection Trailer Lighting Faults Detected
The Trailering App System monitors for
electrical faults on the trailer lights.
A message about the lighting issue appears
on the DIC. The infotainment display also
shows the lighting issue in the Lights Status
view. Repair your trailer lights if needed.
A trailer lighting issue is not covered by
your GM warranty.
The Running Lights connection may not
detect partial outages. Activate the Light
Test to check all trailer lamps. See
“Light
Test” following.
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Light Test
Touch Start Light Test to cycle the trailer
lights on and off to determine if they are
working. The test follows this sequence:1. The running lights turn on first and remain on throughout the sequence.
2. The brake lights turn on for about two seconds.
3. The left turn signal light flashes three times.
4. The right turn signal light flashes three times.
5. The reverse lights turn on for about two seconds.
6. Steps 2–5 repeat for approximately one minute and 45 seconds, or until the
test deactivates.
Touch Stop to manually stop the test. The
test automatically ends after one minute
and 45 seconds.
The Light Test also deactivates when any of
the following occur:
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
.The brake pedal is pressed.
.The turn signal is activated.
.The hazard warning flashers are activated.
Tires
Tire Pressure and Temperature
If the TTPMS sensor-to-vehicle learn process
was completed, the status view displays the
current tire pressure and temperature of the
trailer tires related to the active Trailer
Profile. See "Trailer Tire Monitoring"
previously in this section. If a tire pressure is
low or high, the color of the pressure value
turns amber. If a sensor malfunctions, the
values display as dashed lines.
‐ Under the Tires view, touch to set up the
TTPMS for the Trailer Profile. See “Trailer
Tire Monitoring” previously in this section
for details on the setup. Touch Sensor
Setup if the trailer tires were rotated or if
the tire pressure sensors in the tires were replaced for this Trailer Profile. The
vehicle needs to relearn the tire sensors
and their locations. See
“Trailer Tire
Monitoring” previously in this section.
‐ Touch Alerts to view all active alerts.
If the infotainment screen displays
"Service Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System," the vehicle needs to be taken to
a dealer for service.
‐ Touch Settings to view trailer tire
monitoring settings. Touch Tire Speed
Alert to turn on or off the tire speed
alert. Touch Tire Age Reminder to turn on
or off tire age reminder. Touch Target Tire
Pressure to change the recommended tire
pressure for the trailer’s tires. This
changes the number at which the vehicle
displays alerts related to trailer tire
pressure.
Maintenance
On the Status view, touch the tools icon to
access a list of maintenance reminders for
the Trailer Profile.
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Profile is active. The Trailer Tire Pressure
Monitoring System or maintenance
reminders cannot be set up for a Guest
Trailer Profile. The Guest Trailer Profile
cannot be edited.
Accessory/No Trailer
If the Accessory/No Trailer Profile is active,
alerts are not sent and the system does not
track mileage. The Trailer Tire Pressure
Monitoring System or maintenance
reminders cannot be set up for the
Accessory/No Trailer Profile. The Accessory/
No Trailer profile cannot be edited.
No Trailer Connected
When there is no trailer connected, Trailer
Profiles cannot be activated but most
options can be edited.
Trailer Brake Gain Memory
The system can store the brake gain setting
of a Trailer Profile or a Guest Trailer Profile.
When a Trailer Profile or Guest Trailer Profile
is selected, and a brake gain setting is set
for that Trailer Profile, the system recalls the
stored brake gain value.If a Trailer Profile is already active and the
brake gain setting had been set for that
Trailer Profile, the system recalls the stored
brake gain value whenever the vehicle is
turned on.
If there was an error in setting the brake
gain for a Trailer Profile, there is a
notification. This pop-up does not appear if
the Guest Trailer Profile is active or if there
is no trailer connected.
Trailer brake gain should be set for a specific
trailering condition and must be adjusted
anytime vehicle loading, trailer loading,
or road surface conditions change.
Editing a Trailer Profile
Touch the trailer profile icon/name in the
Status View to access the Trailer
Profile view:
.Trailer Name
.Total Mileage
.Set as Default Trailer
.GCW Alert
.Tow/Haul Mode Reminder Alert
.Theft Alert
.Delete/Remove Trailer
Trailer Name
Touch to edit the Trailer Profile’s name. Use
at least one character and no spaces.
Total Mileage
Touch to edit the Trailer Profile’s mileage.
Touch Reset to reset trailer mileage to zero,
or enter a new mileage value and
touch Save.
Effect on Maintenance Reminders
If the mileage is reset or changed, and
mileage has already accumulated, any
maintenance reminders that have been set
up adjust accordingly.
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Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
linings could result in costly brake
repairs.
Some driving conditions or climates can
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up following several
applications. This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake linings for wear
and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper
sequence to torque specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications 0395.
Brake pads should be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with
new, approved replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not work
properly. The braking performance can
change in many ways if the wrong brake
parts are installed or if parts are improperly
installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled
with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See
Underhood Compartment Overview 0325 for
the location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level
surface, the brake fluid level should be
between the minimum and maximum marks
on the brake fluid reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake
fluid level in the reservoir may go down:
.Normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system.
Have the brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
and the area around the cap before
removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid
does not correct a leak. If fluid is added
when the linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level,
the brake warning light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0115.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals
to prevent increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0389.
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structure or anything that can burn.
Ventilate the vehicle by opening a
window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as soon as
possible to determine whether an
inspection is needed. SeeCustomer
Assistance Offices 0398.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing
system may shut down the high voltage
system. When this occurs, the high voltage
battery is disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display. Before the vehicle can
operate again, it must be serviced at your
dealer. If a crash occurs or an airbag(s)
inflates, see “If a Crash Occurs” under
Collision Damage Repair 0402 and
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
0 64 for additional information.
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
extremely hot or cold. Propulsion power may be reduced in
extremely cold temperatures, or if the high
voltage battery is too cold. The message
BATTERY TOO COLD, PLUG IN TO WARM will
display. If the message displays, a level 2
charger is required to heat the battery to a
minimum temperature to enable propulsion
or charging.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce sun
loading on the vehicle and improve high
voltage battery life, is available from your
dealer.
See
Radio Frequency Statement 0404.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment has been evaluated to be
installed and operated at a minimum
distance of 5.7 cm (2.2 in) between the
device and your body. The vehicle design
ensures this distance is maintained during
normal use. Changes or modifications to any
of these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment. Innovation, Science, and Economic
Development (ISED) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with RSS-102
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 5.7 cm (2.2 in) between
the radiator and any part of your body. The
vehicle design ensures this distance is
maintained during normal use. Changes or
modifications to any of these systems by
other than an authorized service facility
could void authorization to use this
equipment.
Vehicle Storage
The best way to store the vehicle for any
length of time is to plug in the charge cord
and leave it plugged in. The vehicle
monitors and maintains the 12-volt battery
daily. It is okay to leave the vehicle plugged
in for extended periods of time. Once
charged to full, very little energy is required
to maintain the 12-volt battery and high
voltage battery.
If it is not possible to charge the vehicle
with the charge cord left plugged in, be sure
to fully charge the high voltage battery