Canadian Vehicle Owners appearing in this manual including, but not what to do to avoid or reduce them. limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, A French language manual can be obtained the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 Danger from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly be found on the vehicle and what they Installed mean. See the features in this manual for information. : Lane Change Alert : Air Conditioning System : Lane Departure Warning...
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Introduction : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) : Under Pressure : Vehicle Ahead Indicator...
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Introduction 1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). See 12. Power Outlet (Alternating Current) (If Park Assist Switch (If Equipped). See Driver Mode Control 0 240. Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 105. Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 244. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If 13.
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Introduction 23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 118. 24. Electric Parking Brake 0 236. 25. Fog Lamps 0 140 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 142. Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 141. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 136.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer ......34 Keys and Locks Immobilizer Operation .
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Keys, Doors, and Windows replacement ignition keys have a small hole. Warning See your dealer if a replacement key is required. If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could The combination and size of the rings that be moved out of the RUN position.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with Two Recognized Keys If two currently recognized keys are not The key has a bar-coded key tag that the available, follow this procedure to program dealer or qualified locksmith can use to To program a new key: the first key.
Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with memory seats, RKE Warning (Continued) transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, Seats 0 52. and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the performance available settings from the infotainment Pressing on the RKE transmitter disarms of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System (RKE) System 0 11.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows turns off when the ignition is turned on or Caution Warning is pressed again. The ignition must be off If the RKE transmitter is not reassembled for the panic alarm to work. To avoid personal injury, do not touch properly, liquids could enter the housing metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle...
Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: 2. Press and slide the battery down toward The key that is part of the RKE transmitter the pocket of the transmitter in the can be used for all locks. direction of the key ring. Do not use a metal object 3.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows To view available settings from the If the driver door is open when infotainment screen, touch Settings > pressed, all doors will lock and then the Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. driver door will immediately unlock, if enabled.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Two lock/unlock button presses were Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Press and hold for more than used to unlock all doors. Driver Door three seconds to activate the panic alarm. Any vehicle door has been opened and all The turn signal lamps flash and the horn When the doors are locked and the RKE doors are now closed.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows indicate access is disabled. Using any To view available settings from the settings from the infotainment screen, touch exterior handle to unlock the doors or open infotainment screen, touch Settings > Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, the tailgate will cause the turn signal lamps Vehicle >...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock 7. Return the key back into the transmitter. cylinder on the driver door handle. Then Programming without Recognized turn the key counterclockwise, to the Transmitters unlock position, five times within If two currently recognized transmitters are 10 seconds.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Repeat Step 3 two additional times. After 8. Return the key back into the transmitter. the third time all previously known Starting the Vehicle with a Low transmitters will no longer work with the Transmitter Battery vehicle.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Caution Warning (Continued) Always replace the battery with the hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can correct type. Replacing the battery with occur, resulting in severe injury or death. an incorrect type could potentially create Seek medical attention immediately if a a risk of battery explosion.
Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: 2. Insert a flat, thin object in the center of Remote Vehicle Start the transmitter to separate and remove If equipped with the remote start feature, the back cover. the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely, depending on the outside temperature.
Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control system The engine will continue to run for Door Locks malfunction and the lamp is on. 15 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a 15-minute time The ignition is in any mode other Warning extension.
Keys, Doors, and Windows From outside: Keyless Access inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the key until you feel the lock cylinder click Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) back into place. Remove the key and transmitter. reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the Use Keyless Access, if equipped.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed locking can only be turned on when If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then Lockout Protection can be manually the Open Door Anti-Lockout feature has opened and closed, the doors will lock either overridden with the driver door open by been turned off.
Keys, Doors, and Windows When the safety lock is enabled, adults and Use the key to unlock the tailgate. older children will not be able to open the Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety while pulling the tailgate down.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows assistance is required. If equipped with Caution Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be To avoid damage to the tailgate, make opened if the RKE transmitter is within sure the area behind the tailgate is clear 1 m (3 ft).
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the touch pad on the tailgate Press twice quickly on the RKE handle. transmitter until the tailgate moves. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System A chime sounds and the taillamps flash Operation (Key Access) 0 11 or during the closing operation.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Lift-to-Close Operation If the tailgate encounters multiple obstacles, Caution the power function will deactivate. After To avoid damage to the tailgate, make removing the obstructions, manually close sure the area behind the tailgate is clear the tailgate to resume normal power before opening it.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows To open the primary tailgate: To open the inner tailgate, press the upper Press on the center stack. touch pad on the tailgate handle after Press the lower touch pad on the tailgate Press twice quickly on the RKE unlocking all doors.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows MultiFlex Inner Tailgate Enable/Disable can still be operated like a traditional Caution tailgate, but the inner gate will not be able Do not open the inner tailgate with the to be opened alone. primary tailgate open if there is a hitch To enable the inner tailgate function, hold ball or trailer attached.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The assist handle helps with entering the pickup box. To use: 1. Lift up on the handle until it locks in the open position. 2. To return the assist handle, pull the release lever toward the ball end of the handle and push the handle back to the closed position.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Transporting Items That Can Power Assist Steps Catch Fire Warning Warning To avoid personal injury or property damage, before entering or exiting the To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle vehicle, be sure the power assist step is damage when transporting items that fully extended.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and Vehicle Alarm System 2. Lock the vehicle in one of two ways: clothing clear of the power assist steps Use the RKE transmitter. when in motion. The steps will reverse With a door open, press on the direction if they encounter an obstruction...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System the driver door is opened and then the reset the system. Then turn the vehicle vehicle is turned off. The steering column on and immediately turn the steering To disarm the alarm system or turn off the unlocks when the vehicle is turned on.
Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light, in the instrument cluster, change modes, the first transmitter may be additional keys, see Keys (Key Access) 0 8 or comes on if there is a problem with arming faulty. See your dealer who can service the Keys (Keyless Access) 0 10.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors The upper portion of both the driver and passenger mirrors is flat. The lower portion of both the driver and passenger mirrors is convex. A convex mirror surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.
Keys, Doors, and Windows To return the mirror to its original position, If a popping noise from the mirror is heard, Power Mirrors reverse the motion. this sound is normal as the manual detents are aligning after a manual extend/retract operation has occurred.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn Signal Indicator Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors If equipped, the mirror has turn signal Reset the power folding mirrors if: Manual Folding Mirrors indicator lights, which flash in the direction The mirrors are accidentally obstructed of the turn or lane change.
Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature can be turned on or off. To Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long view available settings from the distance away, the image in the main infotainment screen, touch Settings > mirror is small and near the inboard Vehicle >...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and If equipped, push the tab forward for memory seats, the passenger and/or driver daytime use and pull it rearward for mirror tilts to a preselected position when nighttime use to avoid glare from the the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The adjustment options are: Tilt Press to scroll through the adjustment options. Brightness Press to adjust the settings using the indicators on the mirror. The indicators will remain visible for five seconds after the last button activation, and the settings will remain saved.
Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer for service if a blue screen Warning are displayed in the mirror, and The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as limited view. Portions of the road, indicated to return to the automatic dimming mode.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Push the button a second time to zoom Once the horizontal guideline is in the the camera s view. desired location, press and hold the button for another three seconds and repeat the Push the button a third time to above step for the vertical guideline deactivate the display.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows The power windows work when the ignition Press to engage the rear window is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained lockout feature. The indicator light is on Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See when engaged. Warning Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 224.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Automatic Reversal System Programming the Power Windows Rear Windows The express-close feature will reverse Programming may be necessary if the Power Sliding Rear Window window movement if it comes in contact vehicle battery has been disconnected or with an object.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof sunroof, fully press and release (1). Press and release (1) again to stop the Sunroof movement. Sunroof Comfort Stop Position : This vehicle may be equipped with a comfort stop to prevent excessive wind noise. The sunroof will stop approximately halfway open during an express open.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Reversal System It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and The sunroof has an automatic reversal remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe system that is only active when the sunroof the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using is operated in express-close mode.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? ....65 Head Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? ..67 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .
Seats and Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of Rear Head Restraints If you are installing a child restraint in the the restraint is at the same height as the rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for The vehicle s rear seat has head restraints in top of the occupant's head.
Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment If equipped, the center front seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/ storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used. To adjust a manual seat: 1.
Seats and Restraints Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 243. Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make Lumbar Adjustment Memory Seats sure it is locked. Power Lumbar Power Reclining Seatbacks Overview If equipped, the memory seat feature allows To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped: To recline a power seatback, if equipped: drivers to save their unique driving positions Press and hold the control forward to...
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Seats and Restraints section. The memory recalls may be 3. Start the vehicle with the initial key or 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 for the other remote cancelled at any time during the recall. See remote key. The DIC welcome message key 1 or 2 using the other 1 or 2 memory Cancel Memory Seating Recalls later in this should display the driver number of the...
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Seats and Restraints Seat Exit Memory moves the driver seat Seat Exit Memory is enabled. See If the saved memory seat position does not Enabling Automatic Recalls previously in automatically recall, verify the recall is to the preferred exit position of the this section.
Seats and Restraints Obstructions Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the If something has blocked the seat while seat will change to the next lower setting, recalling a memory position, the recall may and then to the off setting.
Seats and Restraints To enable or disable remote start heated or alert even when there is nothing in the rear ventilated seats, select Settings > Vehicle > seat; for example, if a child entered the Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote vehicle through the rear door and left the Start Auto Heat Seats or Remote Start Auto vehicle without the vehicle being shut off.
Seats and Restraints Heated Rear Seats This feature turns on at the highest setting. Warning (Continued) With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and areas are more likely to be seriously Warning then the off setting.
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast Also, in nearly all states and in all as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops Canadian provinces, the law requires suddenly, you keep going until something wearing seat belts. stops you.
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Seats and Restraints Warning You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your seat belt properly. Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to Never wear the shoulder belt under both become loose or twisted. arms or behind your back. Always use the correct buckle for your seating position.
Seats and Restraints Warning You can be seriously injured or killed if the shoulder belt is worn behind your back, under your legs, or wrapped around your neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor.
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Seats and Restraints position on the seat, move the seat rearward or recline the seat until the shoulder belt retractor lock releases. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Passenger Sensing System 0 69.
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Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button on the met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help buckle. The belt should return to its stowed tighten the seat belts in a side crash or position. rollover event. Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat Pretensioners work only once.
Seats and Restraints Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy Seat Belt Extender Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, Seat belts work for everyone, including If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around have it replaced immediately.
Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard crash may have been stressed or damaged. Warning passenger and the passenger seated See your dealer to have the seat belt directly behind the front outboard assemblies inspected or replaced. Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning You can be severely injured or killed in a unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you crash if you are not wearing your seat would be if sitting on the edge of the belt, even with airbags. Airbags are seat or leaning forward.
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Seats and Restraints The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Driver Side Crew Cab Shown, Passenger Side Double and Regular Cabs Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the The front outboard passenger frontal airbag The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in designed to inflate in rollovers or rear Warning (Continued) moderate to severe frontal crashes to help impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag reduce the potential for severe injuries, is designed to inflate on the side of the do not attach or put anything on the mainly to the driver's or front outboard vehicle that is struck.
Seats and Restraints For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags should never be regarded as Warning Airbags? 0 65. anything more than a supplement to seat belts. When an airbag inflates, there may be How Does an Airbag Restrain? dust in the air.
Seats and Restraints off using the controls for those features. include airbag modules and possibly other If any of these systems are damaged in the parts. The service manual for the vehicle crash they may not operate as normal. covers the need to replace other parts. The vehicle has a crash sensing and Warning diagnostic module which records...
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Seats and Restraints There is a critical problem with the airbag Whenever possible, children aged 12 and Warning (Continued) system or the passenger sensing system. under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in When the passenger sensing system has the front seat, even if the airbag is off.
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Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the 6. Restart the vehicle. Warning directions provided by the child restraint The passenger sensing system may or may manufacturer and refer to Securing Child If the airbag readiness light ever comes not turn off the airbag for a child in a child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the on and stays on, it means that...
Seats and Restraints that the child restraint locking feature is approved by GM for your specific vehicle. Warning engaged. Use the following steps to allow See Adding Equipment to the the system to detect that person and enable Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 73 for more If the front outboard passenger airbag is the front outboard passenger frontal airbag: information about modifications that can...
Seats and Restraints Front seats, including stitching, seams, system from properly turning off the Warning or zippers passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System 0 69. For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is Seat belts turned off and the battery is Steering wheel, instrument panel, If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, disconnected, an airbag can still inflate...
Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Child Restraints Warning (Continued) The airbag system does not need regularly Older Children make sure the airbag systems are scheduled maintenance or replacement. working properly after a crash, have Make sure the airbag readiness light is them inspected and any necessary working.
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Seats and Restraints Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the Also see Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 60. continue. If no, try using the rear seat According to accident statistics, children are belt comfort guide, if available.
Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten is not possible to hold it during a crash. but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The For example, in a crash at only shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant the way out of the retractor.
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Seats and Restraints Rear-facing child restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Belt-positioning booster seats outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they The proper child restraint for your child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to reach the maximum height and weight depends on their size, weight, and age, and secure a forward-facing child restraint in...
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint provides A belt-positioning booster seat is used for restraint for the child's body with the children who have outgrown their A rear-facing child restraint provides harness.
Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, Securing the Child Within the Child refer to the following: the Vehicle Restraint 1. Instruction labels provided on the child Warning Warning restraint 2. Instruction manual provided with the A child can be seriously injured or killed A child can be seriously injured or killed child restraint...
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Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the child Warning Warning restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent seat A child in a rear-facing child restraint can A child in a child restraint in the center belts or LATCH anchors for additional be seriously injured or killed if the front front seat can be badly injured or killed...
Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Booster seats use the vehicle s seat belts to For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child secure the child and the booster seat. If the restraint where the combined weight of the Children (LATCH System) manufacturer recommends that the booster child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), seat be secured with the LATCH system, this...
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Seats and Restraints Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X the Child + Child LATCH Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Seat Belt and Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors and Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor...
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Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
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Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the lower anchors on double and crew cab models, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For regular cab models, there are top tether Regular Cab Three-Passenger Front Seat Double and Crew Cab Rear Seat...
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Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Driver Side Anchor and Loop (Double and Passenger Side Loop (Double and Crew Cab) Crew Cab) For regular cab models, the top tether For double and crew cab models, the top anchors are on the back panel behind the tether is routed through loops (2) to the top passenger seat(s) or center seat.
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Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint A child or others could be injured. To tighten the belt behind the child restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
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Seats and Restraints seating position with belts and a top If the position you are using has an using a single tether, route the tether. See Securing Child Restraints adjustable headrest or head tether in between the headrest or (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front restraint, adjust it accordingly to head restraint posts.
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Seats and Restraints tether and the seat belt. Refer to the 2.1.1. Remove the driver side head child restraint manufacturer instructions restraint and center and the instructions in this manual. headrest. See Head Restraint or Headrest 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the Removal and Reinstallation desired seating position.
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Seats and Restraints 2.1.5. Make sure the child restraint 2.2.4. Make sure the child restraint top tether hook is top tether hook is completely closed and completely closed and secured to the top tether secured to the top tether anchor. anchor.
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Seats and Restraints 2.3.4. Make sure the child restraint Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and top tether hook is Reinstallation completely closed and The second row outboard head restraints or secured to the top tether center headrest can be removed if they anchor.
Seats and Restraints 3. When the child restraint is removed, 1. Insert the head restraint or headrest New parts and repairs may be necessary reinstall the head restraint or headrest posts into the holes in the top of the even if the LATCH system was not being before the seating position is used.
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Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the seat belt to secure the child restraint.
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Seats and Restraints anchor weight limits, and instructions routed as directly as possible and is not listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for caught on seat handles or plastic trim. Children (LATCH System) 0 81. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
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Seats and Restraints tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 81 for more information on using the top tether anchors. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (With If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that Warning (Continued) will accommodate a rear-facing child the Seat Belt in the Front restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should close to the inflating airbag. A child in a Passenger Seat) not be installed in the vehicle, even if the forward-facing child restraint can be...
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Seats and Restraints the child restraint. There must be finger Position the release button on the clearance between the push button and buckle, away from the child restraint, so the child restraint. that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the OFF indicator on the...
Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the to make sure the retractor is locked. vehicle seat belt and let it return to the If the retractor is not locked, repeat stowed position.
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Cupholders Front Storage Compartments Warning There may be cupholders on the center Storage Compartments ....98 Do not store heavy or sharp objects in front seat console armrest.
Storage Underseat Storage Rear Storage Center Console Storage Bench Seat There may be storage in the rear seat. Pull There may be storage under the rear the tab to access. passenger seat. Lift up on the seat bench to Pull the strap on the side of the center access.
Storage Press the latch and lift to open. Additional Storage Features Floor Console Storage Cargo Tie-Downs Bench Seat If equipped with storage, press the latch and lift to open. If equipped with front center seat storage, This vehicle is equipped with 12 fixed cargo unlock with the ignition key, press the latch, tie-downs.
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Storage Accessory Tie-Downs 2. Pull the backing plate away from the truck bed wall until a click is heard. This locks the toggle into position on the toggle guide. 3. Push the backing plate against the truck bed wall. This allows the toggle nut to spin.
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning Light ... 119 Information Displays Electric Parking Brake Light ... . 120 Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Service Electric Parking Brake Light .
Instruments and Controls Controls Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Heated Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering : If equipped, press to turn it on or off. wheel, if equipped: A light next to the button displays when the 1.
Instruments and Controls Horn OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. Warning 1x : For a single wipe, briefly turn the To sound the horn, press on the In freezing weather, do not use the band down. For several wipes, hold the steering wheel.
Instruments and Controls If the ignition is turned off while the wipers Power Outlets Warning are performing wipes due to windshield Accessory power outlets can be used to plug washing, the wipers continue to run until Power is always supplied to the outlets. in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone they reach the base of the windshield.
Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet illuminates Caution when power is provided to the outlet and Hanging heavy equipment from the no system fault is detected. The outlets will power outlet can cause damage not not operate when the ignition is off, the covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Instruments and Controls operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly charges normal operating temperature. Charging will one Qi compatible smartphone. The power automatically resume when a normal output of the system is capable of charging operating temperature is reached. at a rate up to 3 amp (15 W), as requested by the compatible smartphone.
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Instruments and Controls OSS Notice Information disclaimer in the documentation and/or 4. A green will appear on the other materials provided with the infotainment display, next to the phone To obtain the source code that is distribution. icon. This indicates that the smartphone contained in this product, please visit is detected.
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Instrument Cluster Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
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Instruments and Controls English Midlevel Cluster Shown, Metric Similar 1. Tachometer 0 113 7. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 126 or 2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 114 Driver Information Center (DIC) 3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Midlevel and Uplevel) 0 127 0 115 4.
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Instruments and Controls Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays. Press to access the cluster applications. Use the thumbwheel to scroll English Uplevel Cluster Standard Shown, Metric Similar through the list of available features. Press the thumbwheel to select.
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Instruments and Controls Navigation Navigation Speed Limit Style: Press the thumbwheel while Speed Limit Style is highlighted to Phone In the Navigation menu, if there is no active change the speed sign style or to turn it off. Options route, a compass will be displayed. If there is an active route, press the thumbwheel to Units : Press the thumbwheel while Units is Home...
Instruments and Controls speed value. Scroll to adjust the value. Press The trip odometer is accessed and reset the thumbwheel to set the speed. Once the through the Driver Information Center (DIC). speed is set, this feature can be turned off See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base by pressing the thumbwheel while viewing Level) 0 126 or...
Instruments and Controls but it actually takes a little more, or less indicates oil pressure outside the normal than half the tank's capacity to fill operating range, check the engine oil as the tank. soon as possible. Moves a little while turning a corner, See Engine Oil 0 303.
Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Voltmeter Gauge Gauge English Uplevel Shown, Base Level and Midlevel Similar Uplevel Shown, Base Level and Midlevel Similar This gauge measures the temperature of the Metric Uplevel Shown, Base Level and vehicle's engine coolant. Midlevel Similar When the ignition is on, this gauge indicates While driving under normal operating...
Instruments and Controls Readings outside the normal operating When the vehicle is started, this light range can also occur when a large number flashes and a chime may come on to remind of electrical accessories are operating in the passengers to fasten their seat belt. vehicle and the engine is left idling for an Then the light stays on solid until the belt is extended period.
Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System 0 69 for If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on important safety information.
Instruments and Controls Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Caution (Check Engine Light) If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on, the emission control system This light is part of the vehicle s emission may not work as well, the fuel economy control on-board diagnostic system.
Instruments and Controls Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment engine operation and poor driveability, speed and avoid hard accelerations and 0 294. See your dealer if assistance is which may go away once the engine is uphill grades.
Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly when the vehicle Electric Parking Brake Light This light should come on briefly when the is turned on to show that the light is vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on, working.
Instruments and Controls If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes The light will flash when a shift is in Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on again while driving, the vehicle needs progress. Once the shift is complete the Light service.
Instruments and Controls See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System Traction Control System (TCS)/ Trailer Sway Control Light (Uplevel 0 254. Cluster) Electronic Stability Control Light Traction Off Light This light will flash when Trailer Sway This light comes on briefly when the vehicle Control is active.
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the Electronic Caution Stability Control (ESC) system is turned off. The engine coolant temperature warning If ESC is off, the Traction Control System light indicates that the vehicle has (TCS) is also off. To turn ESC off and on, see overheated.
Instruments and Controls If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly Cluster) when the vehicle is started. It provides information about tire pressures and Caution the TPMS. Driving the vehicle with low engine oil When the Light Is On Steady pressure can damage the engine and the This light should come on briefly when the...
Instruments and Controls It also comes on when the fuel gauge High-Beam On Light Front Fog Lamp Light indicator nears empty. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Security Light This light comes on when the high-beam For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes headlamps are in use.
Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the Driver Information Center (DIC) vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The (Base Level) speedometer cannot be reset. The DIC displays are shown in the center of Trip 1 or 2 and Average Fuel Economy the instrument cluster.
Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure It cannot be reset accurately until the next wear and the state of the system. Reset the oil change. To reset, see Engine Oil Life Brake Pad Life display after replacing the Turn the trip odometer reset stem until a System 0 305.
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Instruments and Controls While in the Info Page Options menu, the approximate average fuel economy that the : Use the thumbwheel to scroll up info pages can be restored to the default vehicle has right now, and will change as or down in a list.
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Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, the system. When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL Engine Hours (Hourmeter) : Shows the total CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will CHANGE message displays, the engine air number of hours the engine has run. This appear on the display.
Instruments and Controls Driver Assistance : If equipped, shows Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Caution information for Lane Departure Warning the HUD may display some of the following If you try to use the HUD image as a (LDW) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA).
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Instruments and Controls 3. Use the following settings to adjust HUD Rotation: Press the thumbwheel while Speed View : This displays the speedometer the HUD. Adjust Rotation is highlighted to enter reading in English or metric units, and speed Adjust Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of limit.
Instruments and Controls The HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. The HUD is adjusted to the proper height. Polarized sunglasses are not worn. The windshield and HUD lens are clean. If the HUD image is not correct, contact your dealer.
Instruments and Controls Follow the instructions given in the but there is no observed reduction in Universal Remote System messages. The system displays messages performance, proceed to your destination. Programming regarding the following topics: Under certain conditions the performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is Service Messages driven.
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Instruments and Controls Keep the original hand-held transmitter for The hand-held transmitter was supplied and hold the newly programmed use in other vehicles as well as for future by the manufacturer of the garage door button for five seconds. If the programming.
Instruments and Controls 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press Press and hold the Universal Remote system 2. Release both buttons. and hold the trained Universal Remote button while pressing and releasing the Reprogramming a Single Universal system button for two seconds and hand-held transmitter button every Remote System Button release.
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls ....136 and license plate lamps.
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Lighting The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the for an additional 10 minutes. To keep the To enable the IntelliBeam system, press button on the turn signal lever. If this lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the on the turn signal lever when it is ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
Lighting Driving on winding or hilly roads. The light sensor determines it is daytime. Flash-to-Pass The automatic high-beam headlamps may When the DRL system is on, only the DRL This feature lets you use the high-beam need to be disabled if any of the above are on.
Lighting illumination control is in the full bright Hazard Warning Flashers position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 142. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to DRL. The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Signals If after signaling a turn or a lane change the Fog Lamps arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. If equipped with LED turn signals, see your dealer. Replace any burned out bulbs.
Lighting Some localities have laws that require the If the vehicle is off, the lights will stay on If the vehicle has this button, the vehicle headlamps to be on with the fog lamps. for approximately 10 minutes. may have the snow plow prep package. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 294.
Lighting Initial Press Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Instrument Panel Illumination (CHMSL)/Cargo Bed Lights Control Cargo Mirror Lights Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) Next Press (if within 5 seconds of the previous button press) CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights Cargo Mirror Lights Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) Next Press...
Lighting Rear Reading Lamps All lamps will gradually fade out after about ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps 30 seconds. on or off manually. The rear reading lamps are over the rear seats. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by Reading Lamps closing all doors, pressing on the remote...
Lighting The doors are closed and then re-opened. Battery Load Management heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The vehicle has Electric Power Management power outlets. (EPM), which estimates the battery's The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of temperature and state of charge.
Infotainment System Infotainment System Problems with Route Guidance ..167 Introduction If the System Needs Service ... 168 Read the following pages to become familiar Map Data Updates .
Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single control or by using a single voice command.
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Infotainment System Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page later in this section. Press to exit Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and hold. See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 0 178.
Infotainment System 3. Release your finger to drop the icon in : Press to decline an incoming call or the desired position. end a current call. Press to mute or unmute Radio: Press and release to go to the infotainment system when not on a call. 4.
Features are subject to Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to activate equipped), USB, AUX, and Bluetooth. change. For more information, see Apple CarPlay (if equipped) after a www.my.chevrolet.com/learn. supported device is connected. See Apple Phone CarPlay and Android Auto 0 178. OnStar Services...
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Infotainment System Haptic Feedback Touch and Hold done up, down, right, or left. This feature is only available when vehicle is parked and If equipped, haptic feedback is a pulse that not in motion. occurs when an icon or option is touched on Nudge the display or when controls on the center stack are pressed.
Infotainment System Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a Pinch Software Updates list, pan the map, or change page views. Do Over-the-Air Software Updates this by placing a finger on the display then moving it rapidly up and down or right If equipped, see Updates under Settings and left.
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Infotainment System Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust by using the If equipped, touch Update Station List to Touch (X) to delete one number at a time. controls on the infotainment display or by update the active stations in your area. Touch and hold (X) to delete all numbers.
Infotainment System AM, FM, and SXM Categories seconds. The radio will also display icons Favorites can also be stored by touching representing additional channels (HD2, in a station or channel list. This will ...HD8), that may be available. When the highlight indicating that it is now saved as a radio successfully tunes to a HD station, favorite.
Infotainment System If the HD Radio signal loses reception while When information is broadcast from a RDS To use the full SiriusXM 360L program, listening to stations HD2 to HD8, the radio station, the station name or call letters including streaming content and listening mutes until the signal can be recovered or display on the audio screen.
Infotainment System lines interfere with radio reception. When Occasionally check that the antenna is tight Caution this happens, try reducing the treble on the at the base. If tightening is required, protect To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all radio. the paint from damage. accessories and disconnect all accessory SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Multi-Band Antenna...
Infotainment System Use the following when playing an active Playlists: 2. To begin playback, touch a song from USB source: the list. 1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB. : Touch to play the current media source. Auxiliary Jack 2.
Infotainment System Bluetooth Audio Manage Bluetooth Devices Navigation From the Home Page: Music may be played from a paired Using the Navigation System 1. Touch Audio. Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0 174 or If equipped, launch the Nav application by 2.
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Infotainment System Local map content updating. 3D Heading Up, 2D Heading Up, 2D North Destination Card Preferences Show on Map Predictive Navigation can also be enabled or From the Nav application, set up Home and Traffic Events (available with Connected Work addresses to enable one-touch disabled at a later time by touching Navigation)
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Infotainment System Navigation Volume To adjust the Map Preferences with the next turn occurring shortly after, volume level, touch the up and down the Auto-Zoom will remain on until both Touch to choose between basic map feature arrows. If the voice guidance prompt is turns are completed.
Infotainment System Auto Reroute to Better Route The SD card has initialized for the first About system will automatically reroute if the time: Once initialized, this SD card can Touch to display software information, system detects there is a traffic issue only be used for navigation in this such as: ahead.
Infotainment System The destination pin marks the location of Touch the icon to zoom out on the map and the final destination. Touch the pin to view view the entire route. Touch it again to the destination address or to add it or return to the previous view.
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Infotainment System Editing a Waypoint names, street addresses, and turn 1. From active guidance, touch restrictions. A detailed area includes all When waypoints are added during active 2. Search for the destination using One-Box, major highways, service roads, and guidance, the system allows a stop to be Voice search, or the Quick Category residential roads.
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Infotainment System Map Gestures and Map Scale Map Orientation 2D North Up Route View, the Recenter icon will appear in the middle of the display. Use the following gestures on the Touch on the map to access map Touch either the Recenter icon or the traffic infotainment display to adjust the map scale orientation settings.
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Infotainment System When the vehicle is approaching a turn with exit from the current vehicle position, and removed from the route by touching next the next turn following in quick succession, convenience stops that may be available, to the segment. A pop-up appears to a quick-turn list appears below the primary such as gas, coffee, food, and lodging.
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Infotainment System This symbol indicates the next guidance If the system has determined that the 3. Touch a saved Navigation favorite to maneuver. Touch it to repeat the last destination has been reached, either because access the edit icon. Touch the edit icon spoken guidance instruction.
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Infotainment System Show POI Icons Smart Parking Icons Auto Complete When reaching a densely populated Enter a partial location in the field entry box To see the POI categories, touch Options, destination and the system determines that on the search display. Auto complete will then touch Show on Map.
Infotainment System The GPS signal is not received. Navigation capabilities. The system will For more information if the GPS is not show an alert when the subscription is functioning properly, see Problems with A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle. expiring and will ask to renew the plan.
Infotainment System It could take a long time to operate Map Data Updates detail can become available for areas that automatic rerouting during high-speed previously had limited detail. See Map Data The map data in the vehicle is the most driving.
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Infotainment System If your language supports it, try stating a 3. Clearly speak one of the commands Prompts and Infotainment Displays one-shot command, such as Directions to described in this section. While a voice recognition session is active, address <number, street, city, state/ A voice recognition system prompt can there may be corresponding options province>.
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Infotainment System Navigation destinations can be made in a understands that a phone call is requested Press on the steering wheel controls single command using keywords. A few and will respond with questions until to terminate the voice recognition session examples are: I want directions to an enough details are gathered to make a call.
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Infotainment System If manual selection takes more than Switch to SXM : Switch bands to SiriusXM Voice Recognition for Audio MyMedia 15 seconds, the session terminates and and tune to the last SiriusXM channel. The available voice recognition commands prompts that it has timed out. The display Tune to <AM frequency>...
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Infotainment System Play <device name> : Play music from a Handling Large Amounts of Media Content Similar limits exist for album content. specific device identified by name. The If there are more than 12,000 albums, but It is expected that large amounts of media device name is the name displayed on the fewer than 24,000, the content cannot be content will be brought into the vehicle.
Infotainment System Voice Recognition for Navigation (If Voice Recognition for the Phone and allow them to be re-entered. Once the entire number has been entered, the Equipped) Call <contact name> : Initiate a call to a command Call will start dialing the stored contact.
Infotainment System Become familiar with the features of the Controls adjusted volume level remains in memory mobile device. Organize the phone book for later calls. The volume cannot be Use the controls on the center stack and the and contact lists clearly and delete lowered beyond a certain level.
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Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled when the 5. Select the vehicle name shown on the 9. If the cell phone prompts to accept vehicle is moving. infotainment display from your cell connection or allow phone book phone s Bluetooth Settings list. download, touch Always Accept and Pairing only needs to be completed once, Allow.
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Infotainment System Cell phones and mobile devices can be 2. Touch Phones. 2. Touch Phones. added, removed, connected, and 3. Touch the new cell phone to link to from Disconnecting a Connected Phone disconnected. A sub-menu will display the not connected phone list. See First 1.
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Infotainment System The Contacts menu accesses the phone book Searching Contacts Using the Keypad Call Waiting stored in the cell phone. To search for contacts using the keypad: Call waiting must be supported on the The Recents menu accesses the recents call Bluetooth cell phone and enabled by the 1.
Infotainment System 2. Initiate the second call by selecting from For Wired Phone Projection For Wireless Phone Projection Recents, Contacts, or Keypad. 1. Download the Android Auto app to your If equipped, verify your phone is wireless 3. When the second call is active, touch the smartphone from the Google Play store.
U.S. see Wireless Carplay and/or Wireless Android www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple or my.chevrolet.com or in Canada see Auto may experience occasional service Google may change or suspend availability mychevrolet.ca or monchevrolet.ca.
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Infotainment System 2. Touch the desired category to display a If a 4G LTE data package is not active on the Updates list of available options. vehicle, the infotainment system can be If equipped, the vehicle can download and connected to an external protected Wi-Fi 3.
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Infotainment System active. If required, data plans are provided About Audio by a third party. Optionally, a secure Wi-Fi Shows the infotainment system software Adjusts different audio settings. hotspot such as a compatible mobile device information. Climate hotspot, home hotspot, or public hotspot Running Applications can be used.
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Infotainment System Comfort and Convenience Valet Mode Vehicle Account Information Adjusts different comfort and convenience This will lock the infotainment system and Touch to view the vehicle account settings. steering wheel controls. It may also limit information and to change the account access to vehicle storage locations, password.
Infotainment System Vehicle Account 2. Create a Personal Identification Number started the vehicle. See Remote Keyless (PIN) by choosing a four-digit PIN. Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Touch to view the vehicle account Re-enter the PIN to confirm. To change Access) 0 11 or information and to change the account the PIN, touch Change PIN.
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Infotainment System For a keyed ignition system: Audio Volume Limit : Allows a maximum speed of the vehicle. On some infotainment audio volume to be set. Turn the audio systems, touch Set Teen Driver Speed 1. Start the vehicle. volume limit on or off. Use the arrows to Warning to set the warning speed.
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Infotainment System Some safety systems, such as Automatic Reverse Automatic Braking (if equipped) vehicle. Data is only recorded when a Emergency Braking, if equipped, cannot the number of times the vehicle detected registered Teen Driver key is used to be turned off. that a rearward collision was imminent operate the vehicle.
Infotainment System From the Report Card display, touch standards. Please note that the use of this and location availability. Content varies by Reset. accessory with iPhone may affect wireless SiriusXM subscription package. All fees, performance. iPhone are trademarks of content and features are subject to change. Touch Clear PIN and All Teen Driver Keys Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
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Infotainment System USA Customers See www.siriusxm.com HD Radio Technology manufactured under or call 1-888-601-6296. license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD, Canada Customers HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677. trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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Infotainment System only be transferred or sold as a complete No Warranty SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY, AND YOU ARE set as provided to you and not as a subset NOT ENTITLED TO RELY ON ANY SUCH This Data is provided to you as is, and you thereof.
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Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems ....193 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
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Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one or The rear window defogger only works when : Press to turn on recirculation. An more of the following. An indicator light will the engine is running. The defogger can be indicator light comes on.
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Climate Controls 1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Settings 2. Fan Control 3. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 4. Sync (Synchronized Temperature) 5. Recirculation 6. Air Delivery Mode Controls 7. Auto (Automatic Operation) 8. A/C (Air Conditioning) 9. On/Off (Power) Uplevel Shown The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, driver and passenger temperatures, and Sync 1.
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Climate Controls Climate Control Status Display For automatic operation: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the driver or 1. Press AUTO. passenger temperature setting. On some 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system models, the driver side or passenger side time to stabilize.
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Climate Controls fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not Remote Start Climate Control Operation : : Air is directed to the floor outlets, run. The A/C light will stay on even if the If equipped with remote start, the climate with some air directed to the windshield, outside temperatures are below freezing.
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Climate Controls Clear snow off the hood to improve Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the visibility and help decrease moisture automatic climate control system may not drawn into the vehicle. work properly. Keep the path under the front seats clear Afterblow Feature of objects to help circulate the air inside If equipped, under certain conditions, the...
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Climate Controls 4. Pull lever on left side of the filter door During service, all refrigerants should be and slide left, then remove the door. reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting Remove the old filter. refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also 5.
Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Extended Parking ..... . 226 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing ......244 Engine Exhaust Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .
Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics and Driving Information Distracted Driving Towing Tips ......265 Distraction comes in many forms and can Trailer Towing .
Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is parked to Assume that other road users Control of a Vehicle retrieve items that have fallen to the (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) Braking, steering, and accelerating are floor. are going to be careless and make important factors in helping to control a mistakes.
Driving and Operating Steering Hydraulic Power Steering (2500/3500 If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system malfunctions, Series) the vehicle can be steered but may require Caution (2500/3500 Series All Regular Cab, Double increased effort. See your dealer. To avoid damage to the steering system, Cab/Crew Cab with Base Interior) do not drive over curbs, parking barriers,...
Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking before accelerating gently into the edge of a road onto the shoulder while reasonable care suited to existing conditions, straightaway.
Driving and Operating Remove any underbody air deflector, Off-Road Driving Warning (Continued) if equipped. Re-attach the air deflector Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for after off-road driving. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far off-road driving. Vehicles without four-wheel forward and as low as possible.
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Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven across, and Driving on Hills Warning the vehicle starts to slide, turn downhill. Driving safely on hills requires good This should help straighten out the Driving to the top of a hill at high speed judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
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Driving and Operating 2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart the Warning Warning engine. Heavy braking when going down a hill Getting out of the vehicle on the If driving uphill when the vehicle can cause your brakes to overheat and stalls, shift to R (Reverse), release the downhill side when stopped across an parking brake, and back...
Driving and Operating If the standing water is not too deep, drive Driving on Wet Roads Warning through it slowly. At faster speeds, water Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle can get into the engine and cause it to stall. Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers traction and affect your ability to stop and Stalling can occur if the exhaust pipe is...
Driving and Operating Keep the vehicle serviced and in good Be alert on top of hills; something could Hydroplaning shape. be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, crash). Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, and Pay attention to special road signs (e.g., up under the vehicle's tires so they actually cooling system.
Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program Warning (Continued) vehicle stability during hard stops, but 0 397. To get help and keep everyone in the the brakes should be applied sooner than vehicle safe: Adjust the climate control system to when on dry pavement.
Driving and Operating The Traction Control/Electronic Stability Turn the steering wheel left and right to Control can often help to free a stuck clear the area around the front wheels. Then vehicle. See Traction Control/Electronic make sure the wheels are pointed straight Stability Control 0 238.
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Driving and Operating occupants, cargo, and all Tire and Loading Information Label pressures (4). For more information on nonfactory-installed options. Two labels tires and inflation see Tires 0 335 and on the vehicle may show how much Tire Pressure 0 340. weight it was designed to carry: the There is also important loading Tire and Loading Information label and...
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Driving and Operating if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
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Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label the actual loads on the front and rear axles, weigh the vehicle at a weigh station. Your dealer can help with this. Be sure to spread the load equally on both sides of the centerline. The Certification/Tire label also contains important information about the Front Axle Reserve Capacity.
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Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension components There is also important loading Any load that extends beyond the to get added durability might not information for off-road driving in this vehicle's taillamp area must be properly change the weight ratings. Ask your manual.
Driving and Operating 2. Secondary Load Areas When installing and loading a slide-in * Equipment Maximum Weight 3. GM Approved Accessory Mounting camper, check the manufacturer's Ladder Rack and 340 kg (750 lb) Points instructions. Cargo Structural members (1) and (2) are included When carrying a slide-in camper, the in the pickup box design.
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Driving and Operating center of gravity (1) should fall within the truck's recommended center of gravity zone (2) when installed. Any accessories or other equipment that are added to the vehicle must be weighed. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone Use the rear edge of the load floor for of the vehicle.
Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label under Vehicle Ignition Positions (Key Access) Caution (Continued) Load Limits 0 211. If weight ratings are can mean premature wear and earlier exceeded, move or remove items to replacement. Follow this breaking-in bring all weights below the ratings. guideline every time you get new brake linings.
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Driving and Operating 0 (Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF) : This 6. Release the brake pedal. 1. Push the key all the way in toward the position turns off the vehicle. It also locks steering column, then turn the key to See your dealer if the key can be removed the ignition, the transmission, and the ACC/ACCESSORY.
Driving and Operating 1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This position allows If the key is left in ON/RUN with the engine See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System features such as the infotainment system to off, the battery could drain and the vehicle Operation (Key Access) 0 11 or operate while the vehicle is off.
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Driving and Operating Information Center (DIC). When the vehicle is 2. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. With the ignition off, pressing the button shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This once without the brake pedal applied will turn off.
Driving and Operating Starting the Engine the brake pedal applied. When the 2. If the engine does not start after five to engine begins cranking, let go of the 10 seconds, especially in very cold If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the button.
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Driving and Operating cord may exist, which will prevent engine 2. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is Warning (Continued) heater operation at temperatures above damaged, do not use it. See your dealer 18 °C (0 °F). for a replacement. Inspect the cord for or extension cord, could make it damage yearly.
Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) Warning (Continued) position by pulling the shift lever toward When the vehicle is turned from on to off, you and moving it up as far as it will go. provide additional traction.
Driving and Operating Torque Lock Shifting out of Park Warning (Continued) If you are parking on a hill and you do not This vehicle is equipped with an electronic If you have four-wheel drive and the shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, shift lock release system.
Driving and Operating If the vehicle still cannot be shifted out of Extended Parking Engine Exhaust P (Park): It is best not to park with the vehicle 1. Ease the pressure on, or release the shift Warning running. If the vehicle is left running, be lever.
Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission Warning (Continued) Warning If equipped, there is an electronic shift lever If unusual fumes are detected or if it is It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle position indicator within the instrument suspected that exhaust is coming into the if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) cluster.
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Driving and Operating Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning transmission fluid. This message clears Shifting into a drive gear while the or 4 or set the parking brake before when the transmission fluid has cooled engine is running at high speed is placing the transfer case in N (Neutral).
Driving and Operating The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature When temperatures are very cold, the Manual Mode that adjusts the transmission shifting to the transmission's gear shifting could be delayed Range Selection Mode current driving conditions in order to reduce providing more stable shifts until the engine rapid upshifts and downshifts.
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Driving and Operating This number is the highest gear that the 6-Speed Automatic Transmission transmission will allow while operating in Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode). All gears below that L (Manual Mode) number are available. As driving conditions change, the transmission can automatically Range after shifting from D (Drive) to shift to lower gears.
Driving and Operating 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) 10th Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul not engaged Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul engaged Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only...
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Driving and Operating If equipped, the transfer case controls are Caution Caution used to shift into and out of four-wheel Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Extended high-speed operation in 4 drive. 4 and 4 (if equipped) for an extended may damage or shorten the life of the To shift the transfer case, press the desired period of time.
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Driving and Operating based on driving conditions. This setting Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the DIC Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the provides slightly lower fuel economy message disappears, the 4x4 graphic stops DIC message disappears, the 4x4 graphic flashing, and the current setting is indicated.
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Driving and Operating With the vehicle moving less than If the parking brake and/or brake pedal Caution 5 km/h (3 mph) and the transmission in is not applied within 20 seconds, the Shifting the transmission into gear before N (Neutral), attempt the shift again. transfer case will remain in the original the requested mode indicator light has state.
Driving and Operating Single Speed Transfer Case The actual 4x4 shift request is only made 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High) : Use for driving after the button is released. The 4x4 graphic on most streets and highways. The front will remain flashing until the shift request axle is not engaged.
Driving and Operating If there is a problem with ABS, this warning Electric Parking Brake Before leaving the vehicle, check the red light stays on. See Antilock Brake System parking brake status light to ensure that the (ABS) Warning Light 0 120. parking brake is applied.
Driving and Operating If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is apply the brake pedal as the driving Caution moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long situation dictates. Brake Assist disengages Driving with the parking brake on can as the switch is pressed. If the switch is when the brake pedal is released.
Driving and Operating HSA is available when the vehicle is facing the vehicle on the intended path. Trailer Driver Information Center (DIC). Both uphill in a forward gear, or when facing Sway Control (TSC) is also on automatically traction control and StabiliTrak/ESC are downhill in R (Reverse).
Driving and Operating Hill Descent Control (HDC) Drive the vehicle. If comes on and stays If TCS is limiting wheel spin when on, the vehicle may need more time to pressed, the system will not turn off until If equipped, Hill Descent Control (HDC) sets diagnose the problem.
Driving and Operating Noise from the Electronic Brake Control Driver Mode Control Modes: Module (EBCM) is normal when HDC is Normal Mode : Use for normal city and Driver Mode Control (DMC) allows the driver active. highway driving to provide a smooth ride. to adjust the overall driving experience to When HDC is activated, the initial HDC This setting provides balance between...
Driving and Operating System (ABS), StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability While in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) Warning (Continued) Control (ESC), and Traction Control System Mode, grade breaking is deactivated, (TCS) performance. allowing the driver to select a range and excessive wheel slip, and you could lose limiting the highest gear available.
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Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in small Setting Cruise Control increments, press +RES up briefly. For is on when not in use, SET or +RES each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h could get pressed and go into cruise when (1 mph) faster.
Driving and Operating Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). the release to override cruise control, briefly Warning (Continued) pressing SET will result in cruise control set To turn off cruise control, press to the current vehicle speed. Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, Erasing Speed Memory or animals.
Driving and Operating Front side and rear side panels Audible or Safety Alert Seat Outside of the windshield in front of the Some driver assistance features alert the rearview mirror driver of obstacles by beeping. To view Side camera lens on the bottom of the available settings for this feature, touch the outside mirrors Settings icon on the infotainment home...
Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), The camera(s) do not display children, the RVC displays an image of the area pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic, behind the vehicle in the infotainment animals, or any other object outside of display.
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Driving and Operating 1. Views Displayed by the Surround Camera Views Warning (Continued) Vision Cameras 2. Area Not Shown display surround view correctly. Always check around the vehicle when parking or Warning backing. The camera(s) do not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic, animals, or any other object outside of the cameras field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle.
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Driving and Operating If equipped, the front view camera 4. Hitch View guidance mode, select the appropriate also displays when the Park Assist guidance icon. Depending on the Displays a zoomed-in view of the hitch system detects an object within guidance mode and view selected, area to assist with aligning the 30 cm (12 in).
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Driving and Operating Rear Trailer Guidance Lines are close after 8 seconds and can be from the infotainment screen, available in the Rear Trailer View closed early by selecting X, Home touch Settings > Vehicle > when the Trailering Guidance or Back.
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Driving and Operating Rear Side View with Available 9. Transparent Trailer View vehicle. The Left or Right Transparent Articulation Functionality Trailer view is shown when the Displays a view that allows the driver position of the trailer is too far to the Displays a rearward split view of to virtually see through the trailer.
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Driving and Operating an accessory trailer camera on the touch Settings > Vehicle > Collision/ settings from the infotainment screen, rear exterior surface of the trailer Detection Systems. The view can be touch Settings > Vehicle > Collision/ per the accessory trailer camera closed early by selecting X, Home or Back.
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Driving and Operating Front/Rear Top-Down View HD Surround Vision with Trailer Camera sooner, when not in R (Reverse), press the Provisions Home or Back button on the infotainment Rear Bowl View system, shift into P (Park), or, while in D Front/Rear Side View If equipped, this feature provides additional (Drive), reach a vehicle speed of...
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Driving and Operating The calibration is attempted in low light. A compatible trailer profile is not The system can be accessed by selecting Calibration should be attempted when configured or a non-compatible trailer CAMERA in the infotainment display or there is enough light. profile is selected.
Driving and Operating The accessory trailer cameras are close <0.4 m (1.5 ft) in the vehicle rear or Warning (Continued) swapped at the hitch connector. Ensure <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle front five that the accessory camera(s) are beeps will sound from the rear or front vehicle.
Driving and Operating To view available settings for this feature, Driving With a Trailer Lane Change Alert (LCA), and/or the touch the Settings icon on the infotainment Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) can help Use caution while backing up when towing home page.
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Driving and Operating pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not Warning (Continued) detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane. pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, construction barrels, or other Warning objects. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes.
Driving and Operating Clean the outside of the windshield in Selecting the Alert Timing Warning front of the rearview mirror. The Collision Alert control is on the steering Clean the entire front of the vehicle. AEB is an emergency crash preparation wheel.
Driving and Operating Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a The AEB system does not need service. Warning stop. Release the EPB or firmly press the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) accelerator pedal. IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary.
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Driving and Operating height of the zone is approximately between When the vehicle is started, both outside Warning 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning indicate the system is operating.
Driving and Operating LCA displays may not come on when message after cleaning both sides of the Warning passing a vehicle quickly, for a stopped vehicle toward the rear corners of the vehicle, or when towing a trailer. The LCA vehicle, see your dealer.
Driving and Operating How the System Works Fuel LDW utilizes a camera sensor installed on Top Tier Fuel the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror to detect lane markings. GM recommends the use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean, To turn LDW on and off, press on the reduce engine deposits, and maintain...
Driving and Operating Prohibited Fuels Fuels in Foreign Countries The use of E85 or FlexFuel is encouraged when the vehicle is designed to use it. E85 The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel or FlexFuel is made from renewable sources. Caution octane ratings in anti-knock index (AKI).
Driving and Operating The only GM approved aftermarket additive Filling the Tank (Pickup Models) Warning (Continued) is ACDelco Fuel System Treatment If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Plus-FlexFuel. Follow the instructions on the Keep children away from the fuel Duramax diesel supplement.
Driving and Operating The capless refueling system does not have Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab and a fuel cap. Fully insert and latch the fill Container Box Delete Models) nozzle, begin fueling. If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the filled from a portable fuel container: Warning...
Driving and Operating Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) may turn on the malfunction indicator Keep children away from the fuel Vehicle performance issues, including lamp, and could damage the fuel system pump and never let children engine stalling and damage to the fuel and emissions system.
Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics and The following information has many Warning (Continued) time-tested, important trailering tips and Towing Tips safety rules. Many of these are important Keep sparks, flames, and smoking for your safety and that of your passengers. materials away from fuel.
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Driving and Operating downshifts too often, a lower gear may and attachments, safety chains, electrical Warning be selected using Manual Mode. See connectors, lamps, tires, and mirrors. See Manual Mode 0 229. Towing Equipment 0 272. If the trailer has To prevent serious injury or death from electric brakes, start the combination carbon monoxide (CO), when towing a...
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Driving and Operating beyond the passed vehicle before returning Driving on Grades Parking on Hills to the lane. Pass on level roadways. Avoid Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear passing on hills if possible. Warning before starting down a long or steep downhill grade.
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Driving and Operating 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 5. Gradually release the brake pedal to Warning (Continued) allow the chocks to absorb the load of 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the trailer. Do not move the vehicle if someone is the chocks.
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Driving and Operating Safe trailering requires monitoring the Caution Caution weight, speed, altitude, road grades, outside If the vehicle tires begin to spin and the Towing a trailer improperly can damage temperature, and how frequently the vehicle vehicle begins to slide toward the water, the vehicle and result in costly repairs is used to tow a trailer.
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Driving and Operating The only way to be sure the weight is not the GCWR for your vehicle. The GCWR for exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle is on the Trailering Information the tow vehicle and trailer combination, Label.
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Driving and Operating the trailer weight to stay within the GCWR, Trailer Load Balance GVWR, maximum trailer tongue load, The correct trailer load balance must be or GAWR-RR for the vehicle. maintained to ensure trailer stability. Use the Trailering Information Label to Incorrect load balance is a leading cause of determine how much the trailer can weigh.
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Driving and Operating The trailer load balance percentage is Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating Towing Equipment calculated as: weight (1) divided by (GAWR-RR) Hitches weight (2) times 100. The GAWR-RR is the total weight that can be After loading the trailer, separately weigh supported by the rear axle of the vehicle.
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Driving and Operating Gooseneck Hitch Proper hitch equipment for your vehicle Avoid sharp turns when using a step-bumper helps maintain control of the vehicle-trailer hitch to prevent damage. Make wider turns A gooseneck hitch is designed to be coupled combination. Many trailers can be towed to prevent contact between your trailer and to a special hitch leveraging a hitch ball, and using a weight-carrying hitch which has a...
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Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitch and Adjustment A weight-distributing hitch may be useful with some trailers. Use the following guidelines to determine if a weight-distributing hitch should be used. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight Weight Distributing Hitch Hitch Distribution 2500/3500 Up to 9 080 kg (20,000 lb) Not Required* *Weight distributing hitch required on vehicles equipped with On/Off Road (OOR) and Mud Terrain (MT) tires with trailers over 10,000 lbs.
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Driving and Operating Measurement Height Example 2500/3500 (mm) 1 040 1 080 H2 H1 (H2 H1)/4 H2 [(H2 H1)/4] 1 070 maximum amount specified on the Trailering Tires Two Inch Adapter Sleeve and Information Label. See Trailer Weight" Retainer Pin Do not tow a trailer while using a under Trailer Towing 0 269.
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Driving and Operating to the attaching points on the bumper; brake system. If you do, both the vehicle frame. The harness requires the installation otherwise, safety chains should be attached antilock brakes and the trailer brakes may of a trailer connector, which is available to holes on the trailer hitch.
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Driving and Operating 3. Left Turn/Brake on the top left hand side (A) and the rear trailer auxiliary camera (B) should be 4. Right Turn/Brake installed on the top right hand side. The trailer connectors contain the following circuits. 1. Left Turn/Brake If equipped with the fifth-wheel/gooseneck 2.
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Driving and Operating When a trailer cannot be detected, the Reverse Lamps White/Green trailer-related DIC messages and/or Battery Feed Red/Green Trailering App alerts will not display. Ground White Pressing START LIGHT TEST in the Trailering App automatically activates trailer lamps. Electric Trailer Brake Blue The Trailering App is not a substitute for manually inspecting your trailer lamps.
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Driving and Operating Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Mode The ITBC system is integrated with the when lightly loaded or not towing will not vehicle s brake, antilock brake, and When properly connected, the trailer turn cause damage;...
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Driving and Operating The ITBC control panel is on the center the Trailer Gain setting to 0.0. This setting Warning (Continued) stack. See Instrument Panel Overview 0 5. can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with a The control panel allows adjustment to the trailer connected or disconnected.
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Driving and Operating Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever To adjust Trailer Gain for each towing Other ITBC-Related DIC Messages condition: Slide this lever to apply the trailer s electric TRAILER BRAKES CONNECTED: This message 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer brakes independent of the vehicle s brakes.
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Driving and Operating There is an electrical fault in the wiring to If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING, TRAILER Control (ITBC) system, and the trailer has an the trailer brakes. This message will BRAKES DISABLED SERVICE REQUIRED, electric brake system, StabiliTrak/ESC may continue as long as there is an electrical SERVICE TRAILER BRAKES, HOLD LAST KNOWN also apply the trailer brakes.
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Driving and Operating trailer connections or trailer brakes could Warning (Continued) Warning appear on the DIC. The effects of these aftermarket devices may have on vehicle manual trailer brake apply lever. Also, Trailer sway can result in a crash and in handling or trailer brake performance is not check the trailer brake lamps and serious injury or death, even if the...
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Driving and Operating If the vehicle is equipped with a trailer tire Touch Start to cycle the trailer lamps on and Trailering App pressure monitoring system, see the trailer off to determine if they are working. The If equipped, this feature allows profiles for tire pressure monitoring system description test follows this sequence: connected trailers to be created to view...
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Driving and Operating Accessory/No trailer will select Accessory/No 2. Touch Import Profile on the pop-up. A trailer must be electrically connected to trailer as the active Trailer Profile and will the vehicle before starting the 3. Select a trailer profile from the list. dismiss the pop- up.
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Driving and Operating trailer tires are rotated or replaced. See The process stops without saving the Certain trailer features require a compatible Editing a Trailer Profile later in this section sensor locations if this step takes more trailer profile configured and selected. for tire pressure sensor relearn information.
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Driving and Operating Trailer Tongue Length: 50 cm (19.6 in) Cameras 2. Ensure rear trailer camera is connected. 220 cm (86.6 in). Measure from center of 3. Follow instructions to drive forward to Upon entry, the most recent items will be coupler to trailer front wall.
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Driving and Operating Average Fuel Economy trailer profile setup through the Trailering (DIC). The infotainment display will also App System on the infotainment screen. The show the connection issue in the Connection Touch to view the average fuel economy of Trailer Detection Alert setting must be Status view.
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Driving and Operating The transmission is shifted out of P (Park). The Running Lights connection may not Tire Pressure Monitoring System , the detect partial outages. Activate the light test vehicle needs to be taken to a dealer for The brake pedal is pressed. to check all trailer lamps.
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Driving and Operating Maintenance Notifications 1. Rear Trailer Not Connected/Preview, Accessory/No Trailer Status View if equipped Touch Service Complete to reset the If the Accessory/No Trailer profile is active, maintenance reminder. 2. Interior Trailer Not Connected/Preview, trailer status information is not available. if equipped Touch Remind Me Later to delay the Checklist View...
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Driving and Operating Guest Trailer and No Trailer Connected alerts can be sent. The system will not track Trailer Profile is selected, and a brake gain total mileage or fuel economy, but the setting is set for that Trailer Profile, a quick If Guest Trailer Profile is active or if no system will track trip mileage and fuel notice will appear to indicate that the...
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Driving and Operating Edit Mileage If TTPMS had been set up previously, the Recommended Tire Pressure for the trailer s Select Number of Sensors screen will appear tires. This will change the number at which Reset Average Fuel Economy after touching Tire Pressure Setup. If the the vehicle displays alerts related to trailer Touch Save to save the new value to the number of sensors has changed, select the...
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Driving and Operating New Maintenance Reminder Delete/Remove Trailer Trailer Detection Alert Touch + New Maintenance Reminder to set Touch to remove the Trailer Profile and all The Trailer Detection Alert setting will be on up a new reminder. Suggested reminders of its settings.
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Driving and Operating Theft Alert Tow/Haul Mode Reminder side mirror camera view to indicate the rear of the attached trailer. If this setting is OFF A theft alert can be set if a trailer is This is a reminder to turn on the Tow/Haul the guideline will not be displayed.
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Driving and Operating Before installing a snow plow on the vehicle, To safely carry a snow plow on the vehicle: Caution follow these guidelines: With a snow plow attached, the engine Some electrical equipment can damage coolant temperature gauge may show a Caution the vehicle or cause components to not higher temperature than while driving...
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Driving and Operating vehicle with the attached snowplow does (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear not exceed the GVW rating, the front and is adding to the front axle. GAWR, and Gross Vehicle Weight rear axle ratings, or the front and rear Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded.
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Driving and Operating Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which could affect vehicle safety.
Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle General Information special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ Transporting a Disabled Vehicle ..368 For service and parts needs, visit your perchlorate. Recreational Vehicle Towing ... 369 dealer.
Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to complement If doing some of your own service work, use Hood and function with other systems on the the proper service manual. It tells you much vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the more about how to service the vehicle than Warning vehicle using genuine GM Accessories...
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Vehicle Care To open the hood: 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, Warning the gas strut system will automatically 1. Pull the hood release lever with the lift the hood and hold it in the fully Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is symbol.
Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump Engine Oil Warning Starting - North America 0 365. For diesel engine vehicles, see Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick handle may be 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See in the Duramax diesel supplement.
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Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle, and seek a service professional to remove the excess oil. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 302 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Caution If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at Add enough oil to put the level somewhere...
Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Engine Oil Life System will perform this work and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly Do not add anything to the oil. The When to Change Engine Oil over the course of an oil drain interval and recommended oils meeting the dexos1 keep it at the proper level.
Vehicle Care The oil life system can also be reset as in these vehicles. Because this procedure is When to Change Engine Air Filter follows: difficult, this should be done at the dealer. When the Driver Information Center (DIC) Contact the dealer for additional information 1.
Vehicle Care area. Select Reset, then press the To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ Warning thumbwheel or press the reset stem for filter: several seconds. If part replacement is necessary, the part must be replaced with one of the same 4.
Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Caution The cooling system in the vehicle is filled If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant easily get into the engine, which could is designed to remain in the vehicle for damage it.
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Vehicle Care Protects against rust and corrosion. The vehicle must be on a level surface when How to Add Coolant to the Coolant checking the coolant level. Will not damage aluminum parts. Surge Tank Helps keep the proper engine If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see temperature.
Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure Caution Warning cap when the cooling system, including If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, the coolant surge tank pressure cap and Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolant loss and engine damage may upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
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Vehicle Care Tows a trailer; see Trailer Towing 0 269. If the decision is made not to lift the hood If Steam is Coming from the Engine when this warning appears, get service help Compartment If the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or right away.
Vehicle Care normal idle speed for at least five minutes may continue unless the display indicates so an increase in fan noise may be heard. while the vehicle is parked. If the warning is there is a hot condition and engine should This is normal and should not be mistaken still there, turn off the engine and get be idled.
Vehicle Care is heard. A fluid loss in this system could To prevent contamination of brake fluid, Adding Washer Fluid indicate a problem. Have the system never check or fill the power steering The vehicle has a low washer fluid message inspected and repaired.
Vehicle Care Brake Pedal Travel Caution (Continued) Warning See your dealer if the brake pedal does not Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) The brake wear warning sound means return to normal height, or if there is a in the windshield washer. It can that soon the brakes will not work well.
Vehicle Care Brake pads should always be replaced as When the system is turned off, the front The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled complete axle sets. and rear brake pad life percentages will not with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid as display.
Vehicle Care installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary, Warning Warning only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. The wrong or contaminated brake fluid WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and could result in damage to the brake related accessories can expose you to Warning system.
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Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the black, Negative Battery Cable Reconnection negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a Caution battery trickle charger. When reconnecting the battery: Negative Battery Cable Disconnection Use the original nut from the vehicle Warning to secure the negative battery cable.
Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive enough lubricant to raise the level to the Rear Axle bottom of the fill plug (1) hole. Use care not When to Check Lubricant Transfer Case to overtighten the plug. It is not necessary to regularly check the When to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or...
Vehicle Care General Motors LLC, and is not limited to Insulation: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock any particular part, component or system of Control Function Check Removal of the noise shields or any the vehicle manufactured by General Motors undercab insulation. LLC.
Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Wiper Blade Replacement Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule Warning 0 383. When you are doing this check, the Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For vehicle could begin to move.
Vehicle Care Windshield Replacement Warning HUD System If the gas struts that hold open the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others If equipped, the windshield is part of the could be seriously injured. Take the HUD system. If the windshield must be vehicle to your dealer for service replaced, get one that is designed for HUD immediately.
Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in Base Level Headlamp Assembly this section, contact your dealer. Caution Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs.
Vehicle Care Midlevel Headlamp Assembly Midlevel and Uplevel Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps See your dealer for headlamp replacement. Uplevel Base Level Taillamp Assembly See your dealer for turn signal replacement. Turn Signal Lamp Replacement 1. Open the hood. 2.
Vehicle Care Uplevel Taillamp Assembly 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws. 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the 1500 shown 2500/3500 similar socket. 3. Pull the rear lamp assembly outward and 1.
Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: 3. Replace the bulb and reverse Step 2 to 1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs reinstall. 2. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the (CHMSL) Bulb lamp assembly. Electrical System 2.
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Vehicle Care Fuses and circuit breakers protect the wires that provide the power to the devices in your vehicle. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible.
Vehicle Care 4. If the fuse must be replaced damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow immediately, spare fuses are also from the windshield before using the provided on the instrument panel end windshield wipers. cap or borrow a replacement fuse with If the overload is caused by an electrical the same amperage from the fuse block.
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Vehicle Care Lift the cover to access the fuse block. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel end cap. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Horn Transmission control module Fog lamp A/C clutch Transfer case control module Police upfitter Rear window defogger Front wiper Heated mirror Center high-mounted Washer front Parking lamp left stop lamp Washer rear Trailer reverse lamp Trailer back-up lamp SADS...
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Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Auxiliary underhood Trailer Interface Headlamp Module 2 electrical center DC/AC inverter FTZM Cooling fan motor left Rear window defogger Active fuel Trailer brake Parking lamp management 2 Run/Crank Engine control module Starter Pinion (LD) / Injector B even A/C clutch Starter Motor (HD Gas)
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) Fuses Usage Rear Heated Seats Left/ Right Spare/MFEG Multifunction End Gate Heated and Ventilated Seats Left/Right Passive Entry Passive Start/ Spare The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel.
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Relays Usage (Right) Endgate Rear Sliding Window Open Rear Sliding Window Rear sliding Window Close MFEG Major 1 Multifunction End Gate Major 1 MFEG Minor 1 Multifunction End Gate Minor 1 MFEG Minor 2 Multifunction End Gate Circuit Usage...
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Vehicle Care 1. Push the tab at the top of fuse block down. 2. Pull the top of the fuse block outward. 3. Reverse Steps 1 2 to reinstall. Back To access the back of the fuse block: The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Doors Heated Steering Wheel Special Equipment Option/ Data Link Connection Left Doors MISC R/C Body Control Module 8 Universal Garage Door Power Take Off/Reflective Cargo Lamp Opener Light Auxiliary Display/ Instrument Panel Cluster/ Central Gateway Central Gateway Module/ Module...
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Warning (Continued) Tires maintain the recommended Sunroof pressure. Tire pressure should be Every new GM vehicle has high-quality checked when the tires are cold. Driver Power Seat tires made by a leading tire Overinflated tires are more likely DC DC TRANS 1 manufacturer.
Vehicle Care Winter Tires All-Terrain Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle was not originally equipped This vehicle may have all-terrain or Do not spin the tires in excess of with winter tires. Winter tires are designed mud-terrain tires. These tires provide good 56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery for increased traction on snow and performance on most road surfaces, weather...
Vehicle Care (3) Dual Tire Maximum Load Number (TIN). The TIN shows the Maximum load that can be carried and manufacturer and plant code, tire size, the maximum pressure needed to and date the tire was manufactured. support that load when used in a dual The TIN is molded onto both sides of configuration.
Vehicle Care (4) Construction Code A letter code is Belt A rubber coated layer of cords used to indicate the type of ply that is located between the plies and construction in the tire. The letter R the tread. Cords may be made from means radial ply construction;...
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Vehicle Care GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Maximum Load Rating The load rating Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in See Vehicle Load Limits 0 211. for a tire at the maximum permissible which the ply cords that extend to the inflation pressure for that tire.
Vehicle Care for a tire's traction, temperature, and The Tire and Loading Information label Warning treadwear. Ratings are determined by on the vehicle indicates the original Neither tire underinflation nor tire manufacturers using government equipment tires and the correct cold overinflation is good.
Vehicle Care How to Check Put the valve caps back on the valve As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure stems to keep out dirt and moisture. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a Use only valve caps designed for the to check tire pressure.
Vehicle Care sequence will continue upon subsequent the air pressure in the tires and transmit the see Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction tire pressure readings to a receiver located Level) 0 126 or exists.
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Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching process was Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped) Caution (Continued) not done or not completed successfully This feature provides visual and audible sealant is not covered by the vehicle after rotating the tires. The malfunction alerts outside the vehicle to help when warranty.
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Vehicle Care There is a malfunction in the TPMS. A TPMS relearn tool can also be purchased. Warning (Continued) See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation There is a malfunction in the horn or turn Tool at www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or signal lamps. pressure listed on the tire sidewall.
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Vehicle Care 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel DIC, press 10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and and hold the thumbwheel located in the repeat the procedure in Step 7. The horn center of the DIC controls on the right sounds two times to indicate the sensor side of the steering wheel.
Vehicle Care The system is compatible with trailer tires TTPMS Malfunction Message performed successfully. See "TTPMS that have placard pressure values from 103 - Sensor Learning Process" under Trailering The TTPMS will not function properly if one 689 kpa (15 - 100 psi). The hole in the wheel App 0 284.
Vehicle Care There is cord or fabric showing See When It Is Time for New Tires Dual Tire Rotation through the tire's rubber. 0 349 and When the vehicle is new, or whenever a Wheel Replacement 0 352. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, wheel, wheel bolt, or wheel nut is or snagged deep enough to show replaced or serviced, check the wheel...
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Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure 0 340 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 211. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 342.
Vehicle Care Number (TIN) molded into one side of the Warning (Continued) tire sidewall. The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date. The or paper towel can be used; however, first two digits represent the week and the use a scraper or wire brush later to last two digits, the year.
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Vehicle Care to meet General Motors Tire affected if all the tires are not replaced Warning (Continued) Performance Criteria Specification (TPC at the same time. If proper rotation and control, resulting in a crash or other Spec) system rating. When replacement maintenance have been done, all four vehicle damage.
Vehicle Care same size, load range, speed rating, and While the tires available on General Warning (Continued) construction (radial) as the original Motors passenger cars and light trucks crash and serious injury. Only use GM tires. may vary with respect to these grades, specific wheel and tire systems developed they must also conform to federal The Tire and Loading Information label...
Vehicle Care actual conditions of their use, however, on a specified indoor laboratory test alignment and tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an and may depart significantly from the wheel. Sustained high temperature can alignment check if there is unusual tire wear norm due to variations in driving habits, cause the material of the tire to or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one...
Vehicle Care Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, Caution Warning (Continued) or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) The wrong wheel can also cause sensors with new GM original equipment vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. problems with bearing life, brake cooling, parts.
Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat If your vehicle is loaded at or near Warning (Continued) maximum cargo capacity, it may be difficult It is unusual for a tire to blow out while to fit the jack under the vehicle due to the may cause a blowout and a serious crash.
Vehicle Care Tire Changing 2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to Warning (Continued) remove the wheel blocks and the wheel Removing the Spare Tire and Tools block retainer. 6. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite 3.
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Vehicle Care 7. Wheel Wrench 4. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the 8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) rear bumper. 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench.
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Vehicle Care 9. If equipped with a spare tire cable The tools you will be using include the remove the cable from the spare tire by jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), the jack passing the clip through the looped end handle (3), the jack handle extensions (4), of the cable.
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Vehicle Care If the wheel has a smooth center cap, concealing access to the wheel nuts, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel, and gently pry Front Position 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it it out.
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Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted overextended position or not lower fully. on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips Do not attempt to force the jack higher off the jack, you could be badly injured once the height limit is reached.
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Vehicle Care 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel Warning (Continued) Warning bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the a loose-running wheel, it could be that all parts to which it is fastened, can of the studs are damaged.
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Vehicle Care 13. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning (Continued) sequence, as shown, by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. accessory locking wheel nuts. See Warning Capacities and Specifications 0 391 for For vehicles with dual wheels, have a Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment original equipment wheel nut torque...
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Vehicle Care Caution The tire hoist can be damaged if there is no tension on the cable when using it. To have the necessary tension, the spare or road tire and wheel assembly must be installed on the tire hoist to use it. Warning An improperly stored spare tire could come loose and cause a crash.
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Vehicle Care cable through the looped end. The excess Caution cable wire should be on the valve stem Use of an air wrench or other power side of the spare tire. tools with the hoist mechanism is not 2. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of recommended and could damage the the vehicle with the valve stem pointed system.
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Vehicle Care If equipped with a spare tire cable, reattach the clip to the frame attachment bracket. Note that there may be slack in the cable. Repeat this tightness check procedure when checking the spare tire pressure according to the scheduled maintenance information or any time the spare tire is handled due to service of other components.
Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run Caution down, you may want to use another vehicle If this vehicle came with a full-size spare If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and a and some jumper cables to start your tire, it was fully inflated when new, different size spare tire is installed, do vehicle.
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Vehicle Care The discharged battery positive (+) terminal Warning (Continued) is under a cover. Open the cover to expose the terminal. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
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Vehicle Care If they are, it could cause an unwanted not needed. This will avoid sparks and Warning ground connection. You would not be help save both batteries. And it could able to start your vehicle, and the bad save the radio! Fans or other moving engine parts can grounding could damage the electrical injure you badly.
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Vehicle Care 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Towing the Vehicle Caution (Continued) Connect it to the good battery loading/unloading the vehicle. Dragging positive (+) terminal. Use a remote Transporting a Disabled Vehicle the vehicle will cause damage not positive (+) terminal if the vehicle covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Vehicle Care snow, mud, sand, or ditch. Tow eye threads Front Attachment Points ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle may have right or left-hand threads. Use with two wheels on the ground and two caution when installing or removing the wheels on a dolly.
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Vehicle Care Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive vehicles Caution Caution with a two-speed transfer case that have an Use of a shield mounted in front of the If a vehicle with two-wheel drive or a N (Neutral) and a 4 (Four-Wheel Drive vehicle grille could restrict airflow and single-speed transfer case is towed with Low) setting.
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Vehicle Care the transmission to D (Drive) and then to 9. Shift the transmission to P (Park). and hold ENGINE START/STOP for R (Reverse). There should be no five seconds until the green light comes Caution movement while shifting the on in the button.
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Vehicle Care The outside temperature display will Appearance Care default to 0 °C (32 °F) but will reset with normal usage. Exterior Care Dolly Towing Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using.
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Vehicle Care Caution Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, This could cause damage that would not not recommended, due to lack of or abrasive cleaning agents as they can be covered by the vehicle warranty. clearance for the undercarriage and/or damage the vehicle's paint, metal, wide rear tires and wheels.
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Vehicle Care Use only approved cleaning solutions for Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or Caution aluminum, chrome or stainless steel. an all-cotton towel to avoid surface Machine compounding or aggressive Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain scratches and water spotting.
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Vehicle Care Ice scrapers or other hard items. Shutter System Caution Aftermarket appearance caps or covers Using silicone-based products may while the lamps are illuminated, due to damage the bedliner, reduce the excessive heat generated. slip-resistant texture, and attract dirt. Caution Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, Failure to clean lamps properly can cause...
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Vehicle Care blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause tire dressing, always wipe off any or brushes. Use only GM approved wiper streaking. overspray from all painted surfaces on cleaners.
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Vehicle Care Visually check constant velocity joint boots Underbody Maintenance Finish Damage and axle seals for leaks. At least twice a year, spring and fall, use Quickly repair minor chips and scratches 2500/3500 Series vehicles, at least every plain water to flush any corrosive materials with touch-up materials available from your engine oil change lubricate the upper and from the underbody.
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Vehicle Care Interior Glass Caution Caution (Continued) To clean, use a microfiber cloth fabric Never rub any surface aggressively or Immediately remove cleaners, hand dampened with water. Wipe droplets left with too much pressure. lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent behind with a clean dry cloth. If necessary, from all interior surfaces or permanent Do not get any exposed electrical use a commercial glass cleaner after...
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Vehicle Care For solid soils, remove as much as Vinyl/Rubber commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. possible prior to vacuuming. If ring formation occurs, clean the entire If equipped with vinyl floor and rubber floor fabric or carpet. To clean: mats, use a soft cloth and/or brush After cleaning, use a paper towel to blot dampened with water to remove dust and...
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Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, Floor Mats especially on the instrument panel. Reflected Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint glare can decrease visibility through the Surfaces, and Natural Open Pore Wood Warning windshield under certain conditions.
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Vehicle Care Use the floor mat/liner insert with the Reinstall by lining up the floor mat/liner Make sure the floor liner insert is properly correct side up. Do not turn it over. retainer openings over the carpet retainers secure in place using all button clips. and snapping into position.
Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information Caution Damage caused by improper maintenance Your vehicle is an important investment. General Information can lead to costly repairs and may not be This section describes the required General Information ....382 maintenance for the vehicle.
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Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, Refer to the information in the Maintenance wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for maintenance needs vary. There may need to Schedule Additional Required Services - New Tires 0 349 and be more frequent checks and services.
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Service and Maintenance 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best traffic, poor air quality, high dust levels, Severe Conditions Requiring More conditions, the engine oil life system may or environmental allergens. Passenger Frequent Maintenance* not indicate the need for vehicle service compartment air filter replacement may Public service, military, or commercial use for up to a year.
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Service and Maintenance * Footnote: Under extreme driving Owner Checks and Services Some items may not apply to your vehicle conditions listed above, it may be and/or region. Every Five Years necessary to replace your spark plugs at Diagnostics Replace brake fluid. more frequent intervals.
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Service and Maintenance Engine cooling system Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints Power steering, if equipped Compartment lift struts, if equipped Fuel system Floor mats secured, no interference with pedals Windshield washer fluid Horn Tire Inspection Ignition lock, if equipped Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear Starter switch Rotation, if applicable...
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Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (6-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification There may be a large barcode on the Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification certification label on the center pillar that Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 390 you can scan for the following information: Service Parts Identification .
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Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 387. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge...
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Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English 89.0 L 23.5 gal I3500 Series Chassis Cab Front Tank 151.4 L 40.0 gal I3500 Series Chassis Cab Rear Tank Transfer Case Fluid 2.3 L 2.4 qt Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid 2.0 L 2.1 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate.
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Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. 6.6L Engine (Dual Generator) 6.6L Engine (Single Generator)
Customer Assistance Offices ... 396 to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, Infotainment System ....404...
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Program using the toll-free telephone informal hearing before the arbiter. The When contacting Chevrolet, remember that number or write them at the following your concern will likely be resolved at a program is designed so that the entire address: dealer's facility.
Customer Information The Mediation/Arbitration Program From U.S. Virgin Islands: Online Account c/o Customer Care Centre 1-800-496-9994 Create a Chevrolet Account (U.S.) at General Motors of Canada Company 500 Wentworth Street W chevrolet.com Canada Oshawa, ON L1J 0C5 Learn more about your vehicle features,...
Model, year, color, and license plate information. View your GM Rewards Card scooter lift for the vehicle. number of the vehicle earnings and My Chevrolet Rewards points. Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification To learn about the GM Mobility program, : Chat with online help representatives.
Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Alternative Service: If assistance cannot Mounting, dismounting, or changing of Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet be provided right away, the Roadside snow tires, chains, or other traction dealer for warranty service, or if the...
Customer Information If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the Owner Assistance Information produced for Courtesy Rental Vehicle service department immediately, keep new vehicles provides detailed warranty For an overnight warranty repair, the dealer driving it until it can be scheduled for coverage information.
Customer Information Collision Damage Repair appearance and safety performance; Insuring the Vehicle however, the history of these parts is not Protect your investment in the GM vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it known. Such parts are not covered by the with comprehensive and collision insurance is damaged, have the damage repaired by a GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any...
Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Choose a reputable repair facility that uses vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, quality replacement parts. See Collision even if your insurance coverage does not If there has been an injury, call emergency Parts earlier in this section. pay the full cost.
Customer Information Customer literature publications available for Science and Economic Development (ISED) If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it purchase include owner s manuals, warranty Canada's license-exempt RSS(s) / RSP-100 / may open an investigation, and if it manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an ICES-GEN.
Security Chevrolet Motor Division store data to help the dealer technician incidents could impact your safety or Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center service the vehicle or to help GM improve compromise your private data. To minimize P.O. Box 33170 safety or features.
Customer Information the event you suspect any security incident Note others for research purposes, where a need impacting your data or the safe operation of is shown and the data is not tied to a EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only your vehicle, please stop operating your specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
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Features vary by region and model. collect information about you and your Features are subject to change. For more vehicle, including location information. See information, see my.chevrolet.com/learn OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and or press Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
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OnStar OnStar Services Security Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice If equipped, OnStar provides these services: Emergency commands. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot Emergency Services require an active safety Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the name or SSID and password, if equipped.
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OnStar OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works services may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has Information Automatic Crash Response, Emergency not been properly maintained. If equipment Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle or software is added, connected, Assistance, Remote Services, and Roadside In-Vehicle Audio Messages or modified, OnStar or connected services...
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OnStar TTY Users Languages operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact OnStar has the ability to communicate to The vehicle can be programmed to respond location. deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired in multiple languages. Press and ask for In emergency situations, OnStar can use customers while in the vehicle.
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OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues These updates or changes may also collect OnStar - Software Acknowledgements personal information. Such collection is OnStar services require a vehicle electrical To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, described in the OnStar privacy statement or system, wireless service, and GPS satellite MPL, and other open source licenses, that is separately disclosed at the time of...
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Connected Services Connected Services Connected Services Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Navigation Connected Services Functionality of the Voice Command button, if equipped, may vary by vehicle and region. Navigation ......410 Navigation requires a specific OnStar or Connections .
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The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi Connect with Chevrolet on social media. or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. On hotspot that provides access to the Internet Features are subject to change. For some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed and web content at 4G LTE speed.
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OnStar Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped, provides a way to keep up on maintenance. Capabilities vary by model. See www.onstar.com for details and system limitations. Features are subject to change. For updates on feature capabilities, see my.chevrolet.com. Message and data rates may apply.
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Index Index Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle ..73 Accessories and Modifications ... 299 Passenger Status Indicator ....117 Accessory Power .
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Index Assistance Systems (cont'd) Battery (cont'd) Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Parking and Backing ....244 Power Protection ..... . 144 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, Audio Battery - North America .
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Index Center Console Compartments Customer Assistance Storage ....... . . 98 Offices .
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Index Door Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Winter ....... . . 209 Cooling System .
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Index Frequency Statement Garage Door Opener (cont'd) Radio ........402 Programming .
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Index Hill (cont'd) Introduction ......2, 145 Descent Control Light ....121 Halogen Bulbs .
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Index Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Locks On Reminder ......125 Door Ajar ......126 Automatic Door .
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Index Phone Publication Ordering Information ..401 Recognition Voice ........168 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto .
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Index Reporting Safety Defects (cont'd) Seat Belts (cont'd) Service (cont'd) U.S. Government ..... . . 402 Extender ....... . 63 Doing Your Own Work .
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Index Steering (cont'd) System (cont'd) Tires (cont'd) Column Lock ......34 Brake Pad Life ......314 Designations .
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Index Traction Vehicle (cont'd) Symbols ....... . . 3 Control System (TCS)/Electronic Uniform Tire Quality Grading .
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Index Windows (cont'd) Rear ........45 Windshield Replacement .
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