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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Introduction
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A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
[: Energy Usage and Charge Mode
Selection
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
g:First Responder
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
_:High Voltage
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
X: Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
Z: Service Vehicle Soon
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
k: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
]:Vehicle Ready

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1.Air Vents 0177.
2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0143.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0107 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0109.
4. Shift Switches. See Electric Drive Unit
0 200.
5. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 148.
6. Infotainment Display. See AM-FM Radio
0 152.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0142.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
8. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0174.
9. Power Outlets 099.
10. USB Port 0154.
11. Steering Wheel Controls 0149.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
12. Horn 098. 13.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 097 (Out
of View).
14. Trailer Brake Control Panel. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System”
under Towing Equipment 0301.
15. Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 261.
16. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light (Propulsion
System Failure) 0115.
17. Manual Hood Release.
18. Fuse Block Cover.
19. Electric Parking Brake 0205
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 209.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0274.
Power Hood Release. See Hood019.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 143.

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1.Air Vents 0177.
2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0143.
3. Regenerative Braking 0206.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0107 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0109.
5. Driver Monitoring System.
6. Shift Switches. See Electric Drive Unit
0 200.
7. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 148.
8. Infotainment Display. See AM-FM Radio
0 152.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0142.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0174.
11. USB Port 0154.
12. Power Outlets 099.
13. Wireless Charging 0104. 14.
Steering Wheel Controls 0149.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
15. Horn 098.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 097 (Out
of View).
17. Trailer Brake Control Panel. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System”
under Towing Equipment 0301.
18. Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 261.
Heated Steering Wheel 097 (If
Equipped).
19. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light (Propulsion
System Failure) 0115.
20. Manual Hood Release.
21. Fuse Block Cover. 22.
Electric Parking Brake 0205.
Air Suspension 0211.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0274.
Power Hood Release. See Hood019.
Power Tailgate Release. See Tailgate
0 28.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 143.

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To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote
key or digital key is left in the vehicle, the
horn will chirp three times after all doors
are closed. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Removed From Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys and digital keys
inside. If a remote key or digital key is not
detected, the Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display NO KEY FOUND and the horn
will chirp three times. This occurs only once
each time the vehicle is driven. To view available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
Keyless Tailgate Opening
Press the touchpad on the tailgate to open
the tailgate when all doors are unlocked,
or when the remote key or digital key is
within 1m (3 ft).
See
Tailgate 028.
Keyless Hood Opening
Press the touchpad in the center of the front
fascia once to open the hood when all doors
are unlocked, or when the remote key or
digital key is within 1m (3 ft).
See Hood 019.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see Door Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote keys
programmed to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the remote
key is equipped with a motion sensor. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key has
been idle for an extended period of time,
the DIC may display KEY IN SLEEP MODE,
MOVE KEY, THEN START. Move the remote
key slightly and try starting the vehicle.
If the remote key battery is weak or if there
is interference with the signal, the DIC may
display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.

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start based on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light will not come on
during a remote start.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is open.
.60 minutes of remote start time has
been used.
.The hazard flashers are on.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
.The vehicle is already turned on.
If the battery level is low, do not use the
remote start feature. The battery may fully
deplete.
The remote key range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
Other conditions may affect the range and
performance of the remote key. See Remote
Key 09.
Starting the Vehicle Using Remote Start
PressStwice on the remote key. The turn
signal lamps will flash to confirm the
remote start request was received. During
the remote start, the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the vehicle is on.
The vehicle will turn off after 60 minutes,
unless you stop the remote start before
remote start cycle has completed or the
vehicle is turned on.
Press the brake pedal or close the door to
drive the vehicle. See Power Modes0197.
Extending Remote Start Time
Remote start can be used for up to
60 minutes of total remote start time.
After a remote start of 60 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
60 minutes have been used, the vehicle
must be started and then turned off before
the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press/. The parking lamps will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.

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To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
.Use the mechanical key in the
driver door.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power door lock
switch.
.Pulling an interior door handle will unlock
the door. Pulling the door handle again
unlatches it.
Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the eTrunk™ or door being opened or
locked. Press the button on the door handle
to open. See “Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Key Operation 09.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder
from being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder click
back into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
PressQorKon the Remote Key. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
Q:Press to lock the doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
locked.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
When
Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.

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If the hood is not closed, the electronic drive
unit lockout prevents the vehicle from
shifting out of P (Park). Close the hood to
shift out of P (Park). Confirm the hood is
closed by checking that the hood is flush
with the surrounding components.
If the hood is closed but the ajar message is
present, the electronic drive unit lockout can
be overridden. Hold the brake for
20 seconds and then shift into D (Drive). The
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h (26 mph).
See your dealer for service.
Hood Latch Release Button
1. To open the hood, pressdon the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. 2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the
hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) when the hood is open.
Using the Remote Key 1. To open the hood with the remote key, press
dtwice.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
Closing the Hood 1. Make sure all cargo is properly stowed and does not go above or across the
storage bin seal.
2. Pull the hood down until the self-closing latch engages.
3. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely. Push down on the hood to
latch if it does not latch completely.
Repeat this step with additional force if
necessary.
Power Hood Operation
Ensure the hood is clear of any objects
before opening.
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power hood. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
hood as it is opening and closing.
The vehicle must be in P (Park), doors
unlocked, or the remote key in range of the
vehicle to operate the power hood.
To open or close the power hood, do one of
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.To open the hood, pressdon the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
To close the hood, press and hold
d
until the hood closes.
.If equipped, to open or close the hood,
press the touchpad right of center of the
front fascia once, when the vehicle is
unlocked, or the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the vehicle.
.To open the hood with the remote key,
press
monce, and then immediately
press again. To close the hood with the remote key,
press
monce, and then immediately
press again and hold until the hood is
closed. See Remote Key Operation 09.
Pull to Close
To close the hood without using the
switches, pull down on the hood until the
power assist engages to close the rest of
the way. A chime will sound to indicate
power assist activation. The power assist will
only activate when the hood is above a
minimum open position.
Manually forcing the hood to open or close
can damage the vehicle. Always allow the
automatic operation to complete before
using the hood again.
Caution
Manually operating the hood during a
power open or close can damage the
hood system. Always wait for the power
operation to complete before manually
operating the hood.
Open Settings
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Power
Hood Opening.
Maximum
The hood opens to the full open position.
Use caution in this mode to avoid hitting
overhead obstructions.
Custom
The hood open position can be adjusted
between a minimum height and fully open.
Before being adjusted, the hood opens to a
pre-programmed height that is below the
maximum open position.
To adjust the hood open angle, open the
hood then slowly pull it down to the desired
position. Pulling the hood too quickly may
cause power assist to engage and close the
hood. Press
duntil the exterior lights flash
and a chime sounds. The hood cannot be set
below the preset minimum programmable
height. If no exterior lights flash or sound,
then the height adjustment may be too low.
The hood is restricted to only open to a
default height when the vehicle is on a
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3. Check to make sure the hood is latchedcompletely. Push down on the hood to
latch if it does not latch completely.
Repeat this step with additional force if
necessary.
When the hood is not latched, a message
will display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) and the vehicle will not be able to
shift out of P (Park). To override this
function, press and hold the shift button
and brake pedal until the DIC message
shifter unlock complete is displayed. The
vehicle’s speed will be limited to 42 km/h
(26 mph) when the hood is not completely
closed.
If the vehicle has lost power, and the hood
is open when the power is restored, the
power hood and power closing latch will not
operate. To allow powered hood operation
again, the hood must be manually closed
and fully latched.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.
Emergency Hood Release Button
The underhood compartment is equipped
with a glow-in-the-dark emergency hood
release button. This button will glow
following exposure to light. Press the button
to open the hood from inside the underhood
compartment.
{Warning
The emergency hood release button
inside the underhood compartment will
not function when the battery is
disconnected or depleted. To avoid
personal injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched when
storing the vehicle. If the hood is not
latched, a person could climb into the
underhood compartment and
inadvertently close the hood. People
should never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the hood when
a person is inside.
Midgate
Midgate Operation
This vehicle may be equipped with a
midgate and a removable rear glass panel.
The midgate allows you to extend the
length of the vehicle cargo area.