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To make a call using the Recent Calls menu: 1. From the Home Page, turn the
MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
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2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
Recent Calls and press to select. If necessary, select between Missed, Recent, and Sent calls by turning the MENU knob to highlight the desired screen button, then pressing the MENU knob to select it.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the contact or the phone number.
4. Press the MENU knob to call the
contact.
Making a Call Using the Keypad To make a call: 1. Turn the MENU knob, then press
to select the PHONE screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob and press
to select Keypad.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select. Continue this process through
the number. To call, press the area just above the chrome bar and below the CALL screen button.
Accepting or Declining a Call When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call To accept a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the ANSWER screen button.
. Press g on the steering wheel
controls.
Declining a Call To decline a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the IGNORE screen button.
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. Press c on the steering wheel
controls or do nothing.
Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the SWITCH screen button.
. Press g on the steering wheel
controls.
Declining a Call Waiting Call To decline a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the IGNORE screen button.
. Press c on the steering wheel
controls or do nothing
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Ending a Call To end a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the END screen button.
. Press c on the steering wheel
controls.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven phone system. 1. Press the area just above the
chrome bar and below the KEYPAD screen button.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select.
If not initially in the phone application, from the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button.
From the PHONE main menu, turn the MENU knob to highlight “Active Call” and press to select.
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press g on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls can be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Pairing a Phone 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5.
4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturer's user guide.
5. Locate the device named “Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. The system may respond with a six digit code to be confirmed on the cell phone (instead of entering a four digit code), check that the same digits are shown on the cell phone and say "Yes" to confirm. Select Confirm on the cell phone as well. After the PIN
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is successfully entered, the system prompts you to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds with “
has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete. 6. Repeat Steps 1−5 to pair
additional phones.
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks
for which phone to delete.
4. Say the name of the phone to
delete.
Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all available cell phones were paired. This may need to be repeated depending on how many cell phones have been connected. 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.”
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3. Say “Change phone.”
If another cell phone is found, the response will be “
is now connected.” If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags.
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Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory.
Using the “Store” Command 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the entire phone number or a group of digits all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Digit Store” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Correction” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the digits recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number.
Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say the name tag you want to
delete.
Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory. To delete all name tags: 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags.
Using the “List” Command 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” 4. Say “List.” Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call : The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re-dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.
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Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
Calling 911 Emergency (US and Canada) 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say “911.” 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
Calling 066 Emergency (Mexico) 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say “066.”
4. Say “Dial” or “Call.”
Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Correction” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Dial.”
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Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
Using the “Re-dial” Command 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The
system dials the last number called from the connected cell phone.
Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press g to answer the call. . Press c to ignore a call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier.
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. Press g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.
. Press g again to return to the
original call. To ignore the incoming call, no action is required.
. Press c to disconnect the
current call and switch to the call on hold.
Three-Way Calling Three-way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press g. 2. Say “Three-way call.” 3. Use the “Dial” or “Call” command
to dial the number of the third party to be called.
4. Once the call is connected,
press g to link all callers together.
Ending a Call Press c to end a call. Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN/ START.
To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press g. 2. Say “Transfer Call.”
To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press g. The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for more information. Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing
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Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see “Deleting a Paired Phone.”
The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu-driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use.
Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press g. The system responds
“Ready,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag
to send.
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Settings
Teen Driver If equipped, Teen Driver allows keys to be programmed with customizable vehicle settings. It limits some vehicle features and prevents some systems, such as Park Assist, if equipped, from being turned off. It also displays a report card of the driving behavior when a Teen Driver key is used. To activate or change the settings, select Teen Driver from the Settings menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44. If no keys are activated, the Teen Driver feature will not record any Report Card data. A Personal Identification Number (PIN) must be created using the keypad. The PIN is required to: . Register Keys. . Change settings.
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. Access or delete Report Card
data or Teen Driver settings.
Register or Unregister a Key Any of the vehicle keys can be registered as a Teen Driver key. Label the key to tell it apart from the other keys. A maximum of eight keys can be registered. There is one Report Card per vehicle. After creating the PIN, to register or unregister the key(s): 1. Have the vehicle running. 2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual transmissions, the vehicle must be stopped with the parking brake set.
3. Select Teen Driver from the
Settings menu. 4. Enter the PIN. 5. Select Key Registration. The system will display instructions for registering or unregistering a key.
For Ignition Keyed System: If the key is not registered, select Register and follow the instructions. A message displays to confirm successful registration. If the key is already registered, the option to unregister displays. If Unregister is selected, the key is no longer registered and a confirmation displays.
For Pushbutton Start System: Once Key Registration is selected, the system detects whether there is a transmitter key in the transmitter pocket, which is in the center console storage area or on the side of the steering wheel column. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2.
If no transmitter key is detected, a message displays indicating to place the transmitter key in the transmitter pocket.
If the transmitter key is in the transmitter pocket, it will identify whether the transmitter key is registered or unregistered.
If the transmitter key is not registered, a message displays requesting confirmation to register. Select Register and follow the instructions. A message displays to confirm successful registration. If the transmitter key is already registered, the option to unregister displays. If Unregister is selected, the transmitter key is no longer registered and a confirmation displays.
In vehicles with a Pushbutton start system, if a Teen Driver transmitter key and a non-Teen Driver transmitter key are both present at start up, the vehicle will recognize the non-Teen Driver transmitter key to start the vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will not be active.
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Delete Report Card Data The Report Card continues to save data for all trips until the data is deleted using the PIN. To delete Report Card data: . Select Reset from the Report
Card screen.
. Select Clear All Teen Keys/PIN
from the Teen Driver menu.
Forgotten PIN See your dealer to reset the PIN.
Manage Settings The PIN can be used to change these settings: Audio Volume Limit: Allows a maximum radio volume to be set. Teen Driver Speed Warning: Allows a warning to be set when a selected speed is exceeded. Teen Driver Speed Limiter: If equipped, this allows the maximum speed limit of the vehicle to be set. The following cannot be changed:
The radio will mute when the driver safety belt is not fastened, and in some vehicles, when the safety belt of a front outboard passenger is not fastened.
. Other vehicle features, such as Park Assist, if equipped, cannot be turned off when the Teen Driver setting is in use.
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Trademarks and License Agreements
FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. In Canada: Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes. This is beyond the control of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio.
Explicit Language Notice: Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM: . USA Customers — Visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349.
. Canadian Customers — Visit
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio System or that support the SiriusXM website, the Online Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any product that incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured, distributed, or marketed in the SiriusXM service Area.
2. For products to be distributed,
marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM Canada).
Bluetooth The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and andy use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls
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Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base)
If equipped with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 5. OFF (Fan)
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
8. AC (Air Conditioning) 9. Defrost 10. Rear Window Defogger
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11. Recirculation
Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings. For automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air. English units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster. See “Settings” under Instrument Cluster on page 5-10. OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on or off. The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted. w orx (Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls): The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature): Press SYNC to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. The SYNC indicator will be lit. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature. When the
passenger settings are adjusted, the temperatures are unlinked and the SYNC indicator turns off.
Manual Operation z 9 or 9 y (Fan Control): Press the fan control buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and hold the buttons to adjust speed more quickly. The fan speed setting displays. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To turn off the fan, press OFF. z N y (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press the air delivery mode buttons to change the direction of the airflow. Selecting any of the air delivery modes cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.
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To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air to the windshield and side windows. - (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side windows and floor outlets. Some air may go to the rear floor outlets. 0 (Defrost): Press the 0 button to turn on or off. This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side windows. A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not run. Outside
temperatures below freezing may also prevent the air conditioner from running. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster. Automatic Air Recirculation: When the AUTO indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle. @ (Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air. The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or reduce the outside air and odors that may enter.
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Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes. Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44. Rear Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An
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indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The upper region of gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated. The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on. They help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors.
{ Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
M or L (Driver and Passenger Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-9. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: If equipped with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9. The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside.
Sensors
The solar sensor monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly.
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel)
The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control Buttons
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculation
Climate Touch Screen Controls
1. Outside Air Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays
3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) 7. Air Delivery Mode Control
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Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, A/C mode, driver and passenger temperatures and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed. See the infotainment manual.
Climate Control Status Screen
The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are adjusted. The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control status screen.
Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings. Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings. For automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.
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driver and passenger temperatures can also be adjusted by pressing the controls on the touch screen. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature): Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the SYNC button is displayed when the temperatures are unlinked.
Manual Operation z 9 or 9 y (Fan Control): Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control, to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly. The fan speed setting displays. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To turn off the fan and
climate control system, press and hold the fan down button or touch screen fan control until it is off. Air Delivery Mode Control: Press the CLIMATE touch screen button to select climate control. Press the air delivery mode touch screen button to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delivery mode button is lit. Pressing any of the air delivery buttons cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air to the windshield and side windows.
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- (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side windows and floor outlets. Some air may go to the rear floor outlets. 0 (Defrost): Press the 0 button to turn on or off. This clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side windows. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning): Press the A/C Mode touch screen control to turn the automatic air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not run. Outside temperatures below freezing may also prevent the air conditioner from running. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. Automatic Air Recirculation: When the AUTO indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle.
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@ (Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air. The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or reduce the outside air and odors that may enter. Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes. Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner. If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging, it returns to normal
operation. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44. Rear Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The upper gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated. The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on. They help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger
turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically.
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Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger grid and affect the radio's ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
J or z (Driver and Passenger Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-9.
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Remote Start Climate Control Operation: If equipped with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9. The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside. Sensors
The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly.
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Air Vents Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel.
Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or close off the airflow.
The solar sensor monitors the solar heat.
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Move the slats (2) to change the direction of the airflow. Additional air vents are beneath the windshield and the driver side and passenger side door windows. These are fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle.
. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
. Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats. This restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air vents.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter.
Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation.
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During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.
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Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-8
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-11Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-15
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Shifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Parking over ThingsThat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-24
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Parking Brake (Electric) . . . . . . 9-30
Parking Brake (Manual) . . . . . . 9-32
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . 9-33Driving and Operating
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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-37Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-41Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Assistance Systems for
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Active Emergency Braking
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Lane Change Alert . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
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Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-64
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Trailer Towing General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Trailer Towing (Sedan With
V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Trailer Towing (Sedan With L4
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72
Trailer Towing (Coupe) . . . . . . . 9-72
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Driving Information
Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices.
. Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a cell phone.
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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the Infotainment manual and Infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone
Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3-12. . Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
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Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.
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Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic.
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If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Steering
Variable Effort Steering Some vehicles have a steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle. The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort increases to provide a sport-like feel to the steering. This provides maximum control and stability.
If the vehicle seems harder to steer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may be a problem with the system. You will still have power steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds. See your dealer for service. Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. If steering assist is used for an extended period of time, power assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down. See specific vehicle steering messages under Vehicle Messages on page 5-32. See your dealer if there is a problem. Curve Tips
Take curves at a reasonable speed.
. Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
. Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
. Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.
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Steering in Emergencies
There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.
. Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.
. Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.
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. Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
. Acceleration Skid — too much
throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
. Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
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material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.
Track Events and Competitive Driving Competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty. See the warranty manual before using the vehicle for competitive driving.
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Low oil levels can damage the engine. If using the vehicle for competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Check the oil level often during competitive driving.
The front, if equipped with AWD, and rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than when driving in severe conditions. Drain and refill with new fluid after the first racing or competitive driving event, and then after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13.
During a first time track or racing event, high rear axle temperatures can occur. Damage could be caused to the rear axle and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not drive as long or as fast the first time the vehicle is driven on the track or raced.
For 2.0L Engine Only: . Keep the level at or near 1 L
(1 qt) above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick.
. Use a 600 W fan in addition to
the production option V03.
. Gasolines with a Pump Octane ((R+M)/2) of 99 or greater and ethanol content below 15% volume must be used for competitive driving to protect
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against engine damage. Colder spark plug ratings should also be used. Consult your dealer.
For 3.6L Engine Only: . Keep the level at or near 0.5 L (0.5 qt) above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. Install an engine oil cooler kit, including engine oil cooler lines and oil filter adapter. Install a heavy duty fan. This requires electrical changes to the vehicle. Contact your dealer.
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Failure to change the brake fluid and transfer case fluid after any performance or race track driving could result in damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Have the brake fluid and transfer case fluid changed by your dealer after any performance or race
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If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle and the age of the brake fluid is over a month old or unknown, replace the brake fluid before racing/closed track driving.
The rear axle lubricant should be replaced with new lubricant. . Additional cooling capacity is also required for continuous competitive driving.
Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.
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track driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13.
For vehicles equipped with front Brembo® brake systems: . Performance/racing brake pads
are required prior to racing or closed track driving. Vehicles with option code Y4Q have performance brake pads.
. Before racing, replace existing
brake fluid with a qualified racing brake fluid from a sealed container. Brake fluid with a dry boiling point >279°C (534°F) is qualified. If racing brake fluid is used, replace it with GM approved brake fluid before driving on public roads. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13.
. Do not use silicone-based fluids.
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Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water.
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
. Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
. Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires on page 10-40.
Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
. Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and transmission.
. Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
