CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2018 Get To Know Guide

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITIONF
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Example Phone command (using your paired phone): “Call Amanda” o\
r “Dial 555-1212”
• Example Media Music Device Search command (when connected to USB only)\
: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Example Radio command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Viny\
l”
• Help: Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
CHEVROLET SHOP
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel informat\
ion and more — are available for download to the infotainment system through the SHOP icon \
on the home page. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity and \
a data plan accessed through the vehicle’s OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active\
, or a mobile device hotspot.
APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capabil-ity may be available through a compatible smartphone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your phone by plugging the com-patible phone USB cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s facto\
ry-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending \
on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon U\
SB con-nection. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the hom\
e page.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a portable U\
SB hard drive can be
connected to a USB data port located at the front of the center console \
or inside the center console storage compartment.
Touch the Audio screen button to select a portable device as the audio source.
The USB ports on the rear of the center console are for charging only.
Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information about the infotainment system.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

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ONSTAR® WITH 4G LTE AND WI-FI®
With the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartpho\
nes, tablets and
laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet using OnStar’s 4G L\
TE signal.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, go to Settings > Wi-F\
i > Manage Wi-Fi Networks > Information icon; or press the OnStar Voice Command button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, and then s\
ay “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the infotainment scre\
en.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paire\
d with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehic\
le is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair phone.”
To use the screen buttons, touch the Phone icon and then select Pair or \
Search Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate your vehicle or Chevrolet\
MyLink on the phone.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Depending on th\
e phone, your phone book may be downloaded automatically.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
TEEN DRIVERF
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers.\
When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of\
some features, and limits the use of others. A Report Card records vehicle data about d\
riving behavior. When the vehicle is started with a registered key, the Driver Informatio\
n Center displays that Teen Driver is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Tee\
n Driver set-tings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Teen Driver.
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus and the\
touch screen buttons. The Settings menus may include Time and Date, Rear Seat \
Reminder, Language, Valet Mode, Teen Driver, Radio, Vehicle, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB Auto Launch, Voice, Display, Rear Camera, Return to Factory Settings, Software Information, and Wi-Fi.
1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press BACK to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Electronic Range Select Mode allows you to choose the top gear limit. It can be used to limit the vehicle’s speed when driving on a downhill grade or towing a trailer.
Move the shift lever to L (Low).
Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear range available. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shif\
t will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WIRELESS CHARGINGF
The Wireless Charging system is located at the front of the center console. To check device compatibility, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.
1. The vehicle must be on, or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad.
3. Place the device, face up, on the on the pad.
4. The charging symbol will appear on the infotainment screen when charging\
. If not charging, remove the device for 3 seconds and rotate it 180 degrees.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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SETTING CRUISE CONTROL
1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET– position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green.
ADJUSTING CRUISE CONTROL
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press to increas\
e speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When active, press to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press the button, or press the brake pedal, to cancel the cruise control without
erasing the set speed from memory.
The set speed is erased when Cruise Control or the vehicle ignition is t\
urned off.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLF
The system maintains the set speed and a following gap — the time bet\
ween your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accelerating or braking au\
tomatically.
Press the Following Gap button to select a gap setting of Far, Medium or Near. This is also the Forward Collision AlertF setting.
Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Traction Select system automatically adjusts various vehicle control\
systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions.
Rotate the Driver Mode Control knob on the center console to select:
Tour (front-wheel drive models) or Tour (AWD models)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD models)
Snow (front-wheel drive models)
Off-Road (AWD models)
Tow/HaulF
The AWD indicator will illuminate when an all-wheel drive mode is select\
ed.
Note: The modes displayed vary depending on vehicle equipment.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL
TRACTION SELECT
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® – The full-time Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system assist\
s with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems t\
urn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Traction Control should be turned off\
if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn Traction Control on or off, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off
button on the center console.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF – The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instru-ment cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a ve\
hicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a detected vehicle directly ahead too\
rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound.
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium or Near. The setting is displayed on the Driver Information \
Center.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATORF – The following distance is indicated in
seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
FORWARD AUTOMATIC BRAKINGF – The brakes may be applied automatically in potential collision situations to help reduce damage or help avoid collisions with detect-ed vehicles directly ahead.
To set Forward Automatic Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert an\
d Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > \
Forward Collision System.
FRONT PEDESTRIAN DETECTIONF – During daytime driving, the system detects pedes-trians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 feet and dis\
plays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red ale\
rt flashes on the windshield and beeps sound. The system may prepare the brakes or automat\
ically brake the vehicle.
To set the system to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Ve\
hicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTF – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detect\
ed in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warni\
ng symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the sa\
me side.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detec\
tion Systems > Lane Change Alert.See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF – The system may help avoid col-lisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green on the instrument cluster if the system is available to assist. If the v\
ehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, t\
he system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and 3 beeps may sound on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. I\
n order to use this system safely, the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of t\
he vehicle.
To turn the system on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center console.
REAR VISION CAMERA – When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on the infotainment screen. Vehicle speed must be below\
5 mph.
To turn the guidelines on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.
SURROUND VISIONF – The Surround Vision system displays a bird’s-eye view of the are\
a surrounding the vehicle on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is i\
n Reverse or Drive below 5 mph.
To switch to the front or rear camera view, touch the front or rear camera
button at the bottom of the infotainment screen.
REAR PARKING ASSISTF – During low- speed parking maneuvers, “distance to closest object” information is provided on the Driver Information Center. A beep sounds when an object is detected and 5 beeps sound when an object is very close.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERTF – When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the in\
fotainment screen and sounding beeps from the left or right side of the vehicle.
To turn Rear Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off, go\
to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The rear camera mirror provides a wide angle view of the area behind the\
vehicle.
Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video dis\
play on or off.
To adjust the brightness of the display, press and release the button on\
the top back of the mirror without covering the light sensor. There are 5 brightness \
settings.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
REAR CAMERA MIRRORF
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SUNROOF/SUNSHADEF
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLSF
Driver’s Temperature Control
AUTO Automatic OperationF
A/C Air Conditioning Control
Passenger’s Temperature Control
REAR Rear Window Defogger
Driver’s Heated/ Vented Seat ButtonsF
Passenger’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
Air Delivery Modes: Defog Vent Floor
Recirculation Mode
SYNC Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s settingF
Power Fan Controls
MAX Defrost
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air condi\
tioning, and
recirculation functions. Allow time for the system to reach the set temp\
erature. If a function is manually adjusted, automatic operation for that function is \
turned off.
REAR CLIMATE CONTROLS
The rear climate control settings can be adjusted using the control pane\
l on the rear of the center console or the rear climate display on the infotainment scree\
n.
To lock/unlock the rear controls from the front seat, select Rear Contro\
l Lockout on the infotainment screen.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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Press and release the SLIDE switch to express-open the sunroof.
Press and release the Close switch to express-close the sunroof.
To open the sunshade, press the latch button on the handle while pushing\
up to unlatch it.
To close the sunshade, pull the handle forward until it latches.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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REAR WINDOW WIPER
Turn the end of the wiper lever.
OFF
INT Intermittent
ON
Rear Washer Fluid
Push the lever away from you to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMP CONTROLS
Off/On
AUTO
Automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog LampsF
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEMF
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off based on traffic conditions. A green indicator displays on the instrument cluster when the system is on; a blue indicator displays when the high-beam headlamps are on.
To turn the IntelliBeam system on or off, press the button on the turn signal lever with the lamp control in the AUTO or Headlamps position.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph. The system is turned off if the fog lamps are turned on.
See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Raise or lower the wiper lever.
HI Fast wipes
LO Slow wipes
INT Intermittent wipes
Rotate the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF
1X Single wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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UNDERFLOOR REAR CARGO STORAGE
Lift up the rear cargo floor for additional storage space.
Remove the storage bin to access the spare tire. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for instructions.
See Storage in your Owner’s Manual.
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates wh\
en one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fi\
ll the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located \
below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Informati\
on Center.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear edge of the door. It will pop out slightly. Pull the door open.
The vehicle’s capless fuel system does not have a fuel cap. Fully insert the fuel pump nozzle before starting to fill the tank.
Note: When using a portable gas can, insert the funnel adapter, stored with the spare tire, into the capless fuel fill.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the center console.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake peda\
l, and then press the switch.
Note: The parking brake will release automatically if the vehicle is running, plac\
ed into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
CARGO STORAGE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-CHEV-USA TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872)As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the C\
hevrolet Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever oc\
curs first, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number i\
s staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, t\
o contact a ser-vice provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat ti\
re and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for any\
repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar service plan, \
press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar \
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay\
your exact location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER
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Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Chevrolet Owner Center.\
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hicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is ba\
sed on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright \
2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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The myChevrolet mobile app also enables users to send remote commands —\
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