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Introduction 5
1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). SeeDriver Mode Control 0249.
Automatic Transfer Case Control (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0240.
Driver Mode Control 0249 (If Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0201.
3. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0132 (If
Equipped).
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0149.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0102.
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0109 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0110.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
(Mechanical Shifter) 0231 or
Automatic Transmission (Electronic
Shifter) 0233.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
(Mechanical Shifter) 0237 or
Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter) 0239.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0147.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 031.
8. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0157 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0156. 9.
Climate Control Systems 0196 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 198 (If Equipped).
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 052
(If Equipped).
11. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0302 (If
Equipped).
Park Assist Switch (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 283.
Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped).
See Stop/Start System 0225.
Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See
Tailgate 023.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0148.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0247.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0249.
Power Assist Steps 030 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 040.
Tow/Haul Mode 0240 (On Some
Models). Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
12. Power Outlet (Alternating Current) (If Equipped). See Power Outlets0104.
13. Power Outlet (Direct Current) Power
Outlets 0104.
14. USB Port 0166.
15. Wireless Charging 0106 (If Equipped).
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0317.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0222.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0101 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0128 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
19. Horn 0102.
20. Hood Release. See Hood0343.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0101 (Out
of View).

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22.Cruise Control 0254.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0256
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 293 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0102 (If
Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0119.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0245.
25. Fog Lamps 0150 (If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 152.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0151.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0145.
Task Lighting 0150 (If Equipped).

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24.Cruise Control 0254.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0256
(If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0267 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 293 (If Equipped).
25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0152.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0151.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0145.
Fog Lamps 0150 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0150 (If Equipped).
26. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0119 (Out of View).
27. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Four-Wheel Drive 0240 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0249 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 249 (If Equipped).
28. Electric Parking Brake 0245.

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24.Cruise Control 0254.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0256
(If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0267 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 293 (If Equipped).
25. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0119 (Out of View).
26. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0152.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0151.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0145.
Fog Lamps 0150 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0150 (If Equipped).
27. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Four-Wheel Drive 0240 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0249 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 249 (If Equipped).
28. Electric Parking Brake 0245.

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Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition
on to drive the vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
30 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:
.PressS. The parking lamps will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition 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(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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.
There are several ways to lock and unlock
the vehicle.
From outside:
.Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
.Use Keyless Access, if equipped.
.Use the key in the driver door or the
passenger door, if equipped. From inside, pull the door handle once to
unlock the door. Pull the handle again to
open the door.
See
Vehicle Alarm System 031.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the remote key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being
opened or locked. Press the button on the
door handle to open. See “Keyless Access
Operation” inRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 014.
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

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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) . . . . . . . . 109
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 115
Transmission Temperature Gauge (Uplevel only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 118
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 121
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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.Critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would not be ready
for inspection and might require
several days of routine driving before the
system is ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass
or cannot be made ready for the test.
Brake System Warning Light
MetricEnglish
This light should come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
If the light comes on and stays on at start
up, there is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away. If the light comes on while driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. If equipped with
electric brake boost, vehicle speed may be
limited when the brake system warning
light comes on. The brake pedal might be
harder to push, or the brake pedal may go
closer to the floor. It could take longer to
stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle
towed for service. See
Towing the Vehicle
0 409.
{Warning
The brake system might not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully
stopped, have the vehicle towed for
service.
Electric Parking Brake Light
MetricEnglish This light comes on when the parking brake
is applied. If the light continues flashing
after the parking brake is released, or while
driving, there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system. A message may also
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the light does not come on, or remains
flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light
This light may come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If this light stays on or comes on while
driving, there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB). Take the vehicle to a
dealer as soon as possible. In addition to the
parking brake, other safety functions that
utilize the EPB may also be degraded.

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A message may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeElectric Parking
Brake 0245.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light should come on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on. If the light
does not come on, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a problem.
Engagement of the 4WD front axle lock will
disable ABS and illuminate the ABS warning
light. The ABS warning light will turn off
when the front axle lock is disengaged.
If the light comes on while driving, safely
stop as soon as it is possible and turn off
the vehicle. Then turn on the vehicle again
to reset the system.
If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes
on again while driving, the vehicle needs
service. A chime may also sound when the
light stays on. If the ABS warning light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is
not functioning.
If both the ABS warning light and the brake
system warning light are on, ABS is not
functioning and there is a problem with the
regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
See
Brake System Warning Light 0121.
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Auto Mode Shown, Other Modes Similar
If equipped, the four-wheel-drive light
displays what mode the vehicle is in. The
light will show each mode: 2WD, 4HI, AUTO
(all transfer cases); 4LOW and N (two-speed
transfer case only).
The light will flash when a shift is in
progress. Once the shift is complete the
light will be steady. If the light turns amber, there may be a
malfunction with the four-wheel-drive
system. See your dealer.
See
Four-Wheel Drive 0240.
Tow/Haul Mode Light
For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode
feature, this light comes on when the Tow/
Haul Mode has been activated.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0240.
Hill Descent Control Light
If equipped, the Hill Descent Control light
comes on when the system is ready for use.
When the light flashes, the system is active.

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Touch Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the rear
defogger on based on temperature and
humidity conditions.
Touch Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Alert Type
.Automatic Emergency Braking
.Front Pedestrian Braking
.Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
.Lane Change Alert
.Park Assist
.Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Rear Pedestrian Detection
Alert Type
This feature sets the type of alert from the
driver assistance systems to help avoid
crashes.
Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Automatic Emergency Braking
This setting can alert of a potential crash
with a detected vehicle ahead and can apply
brakes to help reduce a collision’s severity.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Braking
This feature may help avoid or reduce the
harm caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians. See
Front Pedestrian
Braking (FPB) System 0297.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
This setting determines if an alert will
appear when Adaptive Cruise Control brings
the vehicle to a complete stop and the
vehicle ahead of you starts moving again.
See Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0256.
Touch Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turned on or
off. See Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0299.
Touch Off or On. Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned on or
off. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0283.
Select Off or On.
Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
This setting enables the Rear Camera Park
Assist Symbols. See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0283.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Alert
feature to be turned on or off. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 283.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Pedestrian Braking
This setting specifies if alerts will display
when the vehicle detects pedestrians behind
when in R (Reverse). See Rear Pedestrian
Alert 0292.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.

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Google
Touch and the following may display:
.Manage activity controls
.Autofill with Google
.Google Assistant
.Send feedback to Google
Teen Driver
If equipped, this allows multiple keys to be
registered for beginner drivers to encourage
safe driving habits. When the vehicle is
started with a Teen Driver key, it will
automatically activate certain safety
systems, allow setting of some features, and
limit the use of others. The Report Card will
record vehicle data about driving behavior
that can be viewed later. When the vehicle
is started with a Teen Driver key, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays a message
that Teen Driver is active.
To access:1. Touch Settings on the Home Page, then touch Vehicle, and then Teen Driver.
2. Create a Personal Identification Number (PIN) by choosing a four-digit PIN.
Re-enter the PIN to confirm. To change
the PIN, touch Change PIN. The PIN is required to:
.Set up/Add or remove keys.
.Change Teen Driver settings.
.Change or clear the Teen Driver PIN.
.Access or delete Report Card data.
Set up/Add keys to activate Teen Driver and
assign restrictions to the key:
Any vehicle key can be registered, up to a
maximum of eight keys. Label the Teen
Driver key to tell it apart from the
other keys.
For a pushbutton start system: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the remote key you wish to register in the transmitter pocket. The
key does not need to be the one that
started the vehicle. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 014 for
transmitter pocket location. 6. From the Teen Driver menu, touch Setup
Keys or Add/Remove Teen Driver Keys.
.If the remote key has not previously
been registered, the option to add
the key displays. Touch Add and a
confirmation message displays. Teen
Driver restrictions will be applied
whenever this remote key is used to
operate the vehicle.
.If the remote key has already been
registered, the option to remove the
key displays. If Remove is touched,
the remote key is no longer
registered. A confirmation message
displays, and Teen Driver restrictions
will not be applied if this remote key
is used to operate the vehicle.
In vehicles with a pushbutton start system,
if a Teen Driver and a non-Teen Driver
remote key are both present at start up, the
vehicle will recognize the non-Teen Driver
remote key to start the vehicle. The Teen
Driver settings will not be active.
For a keyed ignition system: 1. Start the vehicle.