center console CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2021 Get To Know Guide

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be green.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket i\
n the center console storage compartment to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode. The button indicator wil\
l be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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POWER LIFTGATEF
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob on the driver’s door.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button next to the pull handle to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the button next to the liftgate pull handle until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
HANDS-FREE OPERATIONF
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight under \
the driver’s side of the rear bumper, left of center. The RKE transmitter must be within 3\
feet of the liftgate.
PROJECTED LOGOF
The vehicle logo is projected on the ground near the rear bumper, indicating the kicking motion location for hands-free operation, when an RKE transmitter is detected within 6 feet of the liftgate or hands-free opera-tion has occurred. The logo is shown for 1 minute, depending on operating conditions.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
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.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

11F Optional equipment
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.
3. After the prompt, say what you want it to do using natural speech. Examp\
les: “Call Dave” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.” Say “Help” for assistance.
IN-VEHICLE APPSF
In-vehicle apps offering entertainment, news, weather, travel informatio\
n and more, including Amazon Alexa Built-In, are available on the infotainment scree\
n or can be down-loaded through the Apps icon. Downloading and using the apps requires in\
ternet connec-tivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’s a\
vailable 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, if active, or a mobile hotspot. Go to onstar.com for data plan information.
APPLE CARPLAY
Apple CarPlay capability is available through a compatible smartphone us\
ing the Apple CarPlay icon on the Home page of the infotainment system. No app is requ\
ired.
1. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the Lightning cable into a USB\
data port. Use the Lightning cable provided with your phone. Aftermarket cables may\
not work.
2. The Apple CarPlay icon will illuminate. Touch the icon to have your apps\
displayed.
ANDROID AUTO
Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone usi\
ng the Android Auto icon on the Home page of the infotainment system.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB\
data port. Use the USB cable provided with your phone. Aftermarket cables may not w\
ork.
3. The Android Auto icon will illuminate. Touch the icon to have your apps \
displayed.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICESAn 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.
To play a device, touch Audio on the infotainment screen; and then touch\
USB from the Sources list or touch More to view the USB option.
The USB ports on the rear of the center console are for charging only.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT®
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (\
smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet.
To retrieve the name and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi Hots\
pot icon on the infotainment screen or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.

13F Optional equipment 2020 model shown
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.
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
2. 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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WIRELESS CHARGINGF
The Wireless Charging system for smartphones is located at the front of the center console. Visit my.chevrolet.com/how-to-support to check device compatibility. 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 smartphone, 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.
SUNROOF/SUNSHADEF
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.

14F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver\
’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
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 ahead that you’re following a\
nd is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a detected \
vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid bee\
ps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium or Near.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATORF – The following distance to the vehicle ahead is indicated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGF – In detected potential imminent collision situations with vehicles being followed directly ahead, the system can provide aler\
ts and enhance driver hard braking or automatically apply hard emergency braking, if yo\
u have not already done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at\
very low speeds. The system works at speeds below 50 mph.
To set Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert \
and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > \
Forward Collision System.
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKINGF – During daytime driving, the system can detect
pedestrians directly ahead and displays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield\
and rapid beeps sound. The system may automatically provide hard emergency braking or en\
hance the driver’s hard braking. The system works at speeds below 50 mph. Night\
time and low
visibility performance are limited.
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 on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection System\
s > 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 you avoid collisions 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 vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that d\
irection, the 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. T\
he Lane Keep Assist system does not continuously steer the vehicle; the driver needs \
to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn 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\
8 mph.
HD SURROUND VISIONF – HD Surround Vision uses multiple cameras to display an over-head image of the area around the vehicle with Rear Vision Camera or other selectable views. It works at low speeds and can help when parking.
Touch one of the Camera buttons on the
bottom of the infotainment screen to change the camera view.
Touch the Hitch view button for a view of the hitch area and guidance lines.
REAR PARK ASSISTF – During low-speed park-ing maneuvers, “distance to closest object” information is provided on the Driver Information Center. When an object\
is very close, 5 beeps sound.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERTF – When in Reverse, the system warns of detected cross-traffic approaching in either direction by displaying a red triangle w\
ith directional arrow alert on the infotainment screen and sounding beeps from the left or rig\
ht side of the vehicle.
To turn Rear Park 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.
REAR CAMERA MIRRORF
The rear camera mirror provides a wider, less obstructed field of view\
than a traditional mirror to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffic con\
ditions.
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 upper back of the mirror without covering the light sensor. There are 5 bright\
ness settings.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

16F Optional equipment
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– button 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 increase 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 enhances regular Cruise Control to maintain a driver-selected\
following gap — the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead\
— by accelerating or braking automatically while you continue to steer.
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.
The Driver Mode Selector system automatically adjusts various vehicle co\
ntrol systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions.
Rotate the Driver Mode Selector 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
DRIVER MODE SELECTOR
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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When the vehicle is on, the auto heated seats and auto heated steering w\
heel or auto ventilated seats will activate automatically based on the vehicle’s i\
nterior temperature. Manually turn off the heated or ventilated seats using the seat controls\
. Manually turn off the heated steering wheel using the steering wheel control.
To turn the auto heated seats and auto ventilated seats on or off, go to\
Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality > Auto Heated Seats or Auto Cooled Sea\
ts.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO HEATED/VENTILATED SEATSF
F Optional equipment
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/ Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Air Delivery Modes: Defog Vent Floor
Recirculation Mode
SYNC Synchronize 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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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.
INFOTAINMENT SCREEN STORAGEF
Press the Storage Compartment buttonF to access the storage area behind the infotainment screen.
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 belo\
w the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Informati\
on Center.
The Tire Fill Alert provides visual and audible alerts to help when infl\
ating a tire to the recommended tire pressure. When the recommended pressure is reached, the\
horn sounds and the turn signals change from flashing to solid.
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 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.
HIDDEN STORAGE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
F Optional equipment
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEMF
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle\
to control 3 different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lightin\
g. Go to homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.