climate control CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2022 Owners Manual

Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 105
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 156
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 165
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 327
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 345
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 355
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370

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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0163.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 151.
IntelliBeam
®System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0147.
3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0115 or
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0118.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0134.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0107.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 108.
5. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0182.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0151.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0150.
8. Infotainment 0156. 9.
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0157.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 048 (If Equipped).
11. Power Outlets 0110.
12. Wireless Charging 0111 (If
Equipped).
13. USB Port. See the infotainment manual.
Auxiliary Jack. See the
infotainment manual.
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0198.
Driver Mode Control Knob. See
Driver Mode Control 0200 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0227
(If Equipped).
15. Electric Parking Brake 0196.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0191.
Manual Mode 0193.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0106.
18. Horn 0107. 19.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
0106 (Out of View).
20. Cruise Control 0203.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0205
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0106
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0219 (If Equipped).
21. Hood Release. See Hood
0 250.
22. Fog Lamps 0151 (If
Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0125.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0147.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0152.

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16 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside of
the vehicle.
/:This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during a remote start
based on cold ambient conditions.
The rear fog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start.
If the vehicle has auto heated or
ventilated seats, they may come on
during a remote start. See Heated
and Ventilated Front Seats 048.
If equipped with a remote start
heated steering wheel, it may come
on during a remote start when it is
cold outside, if enabled. See Heated
Steering Wheel 0106 and
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Do not use the remote start feature
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
vehicle could run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
08.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running. The engine will shut off after
15 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the
vehicle is started.
3. With the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, press the brake pedal
and start the vehicle to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 15 minutes,
if during the first 15 minutes
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An
extension can be requested
30 seconds after starting. This
provides a total of 30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 15-minute period is
added on to the first 15 minutes for
a total of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.

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22 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Doors
Liftgate
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
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Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0190.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.
Manual Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, pressK
on the power door lock switch or
press
Kon the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within
five seconds. See
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 08.
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad in the liftgate handle and lift up.
If equipped with Keyless Access,
the liftgate can be opened when
locked if the RKE transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
will cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.

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automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. SeeMemory Seats 045.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0225.
Side Blind Zone Alert
The vehicle may have Side Blind
Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) 0225.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped, the heated outside
mirrors turn on when the rear
window defogger is on and help to
clear fog or frost from the surface of
the mirrors.
K:This button is on the climate
control panel.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0157.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic
dimming outside mirror on the driver
side. The mirror will adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.

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Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, use care
when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
LorMto heat the driver or
passenger seat.
Press
{orC, if available, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. A ventilated seat has a fan
that pulls or pushes air through the
seat. The air is not cooled. Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the heated seats are on
high, the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats
When the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the
heated or ventilated seats at the
level required by the vehicle’s
interior temperature.
The active high, medium, low, or off
heated or ventilated seat level will
be indicated by the manual heated
or ventilated seat buttons on the
center stack. Use the manual
heated or ventilated seat buttons on
the center stack to turn auto heated
or ventilated seats off. If the
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With the engine running, pressMor
Lto heat the left or right outboard
seat cushion. An indicator on the
climate control display appears
when this feature is on.
This feature turns on at the highest
setting. With each press of the
button, the heated seat changes to
the next lower setting, and then the
off setting. Three lights indicate the
highest setting, and one light
indicates the lowest. If the heated
seats are on high, the level may
automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
Third Row Seats
{Warning
Using the third row seating
position while the second row is
folded, or pushed forward in the
entry position, could cause injury
in a sudden stop or crash. Be
sure to return the seat to the
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Warning (Continued)
passenger seating position. Push
and pull on the seat to make sure
it is locked into place.
Folding the Seatback
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the floor.
2. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it
forward to allow the third row
seat to fold fully flat. 3. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
4. Disconnect the center seat beltmini-latch, using a key in the
slot on the mini-buckle, and let
the belt retract into the
headliner.

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Clock
The time and date for the clock can
be set using the infotainment
system. See“Time/Date”in
“System” under“Settings” in the
infotainment manual.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct
Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets
that can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
. On the center stack below the
climate controls.
. In the rear cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the outlet
and replace when not in use.
There are also charging only USB
ports on the rear of the center
console and in the third row
seating area.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
rear cargo power outlet. Do not
leave electrical equipment
plugged in when the vehicle is not
in use because the vehicle could
catch fire and cause injury or
death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the ignition is in
LOCK/OFF will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical
equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum 15 ampere
rating.
Certain accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory
power outlet and could overload vehicle and adapter fuses. If a
problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See
Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0246.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110V/120V
Alternating Current
If equipped with this power outlet it
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.

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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.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the vehicle has been
off for 30 seconds.
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.
Vehicle
Personalization
The following are all possible
vehicle personalization features.
Depending on the vehicle, some
may not be available.
For System, Apps, and Personal
features and functions, see
“Settings”in the infotainment
manual.
To access the vehicle
personalization menu:
1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature
off or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level
of the Settings menu. The menu may contain the
following:
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has
been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may
display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Cooled Seats
. Auto Heated Seats
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of
airflow when the climate control fan
setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and most of
the interior lights turn on briefly at
night, or in areas of limited lighting
when
Kis pressed on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08. When the
driver door is opened, all control
lights, Driver Information Center
(DIC) lights, and door pocket lights
turn on. After about 30 seconds the
exterior lamps turn off, then the
remaining interior lights dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by turning the ignition on
or to ACC/ACCESSORY, or by
pressing
Qon the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior
lights come on at night, or in areas
with limited lighting, when the driver
door is opened after the ignition is
turned off. The dome lamp comes
on after the ignition is turned off.
The exterior lamps and dome lamp
remain on for a set amount of time,
then automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the exterior
lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery's temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage
for best performance and extended
life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge
is low, the voltage is raised slightly
to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high,
the voltage is lowered slightly to
prevent overcharging. If the vehicle
has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you may see the
voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an
alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at
idle if the electrical loads are very
high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all of the
power needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, rear
window defogger, climate control fan
at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
plugged into accessory power
outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs.