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At speeds less than 64 km/h (40 mph), to manually sound the pedestrian safety signal: 1. Pull the turn signal lever all the
way toward you momentarily. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 156 and Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 0 158. The high-beam headlamps and indicator light will turn on, and a soft-note alert will momentarily sound. When the turn signal lever is released, the high-beam headlamps and indicator light will turn off.
2. Repeat for additional
activations of the pedestrian safety signal.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. The pedestrian safety signal provides a momentary soft-note horn sound. See Pedestrian Safety Signal 0 99.
Pedestrian Safety Signal Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generation and a manual alert. The automatic sound is generated to indicate the vehicle’s presence to pedestrians. The sound changes if the vehicle is speeding up or slowing down. It is activated when the vehicle is shifted into a forward gear or R (Reverse), up to 30 km/h (19 mph). An alert can also be sounded manually while driving, such as in parking lots. Use this feature to alert people who may not hear your vehicle approaching.
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With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT (Intermittent Wipes/Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control) : Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. To turn the Rainsense feature on or off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145. When Rainsense is turned off, move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
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If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. See “Lights On with Wipers” under Automatic Headlamp System 0 158. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X (Mist) : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 259. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing or Rainsense, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield. The wiper arms can be moved manually when the ignition is off for replacing or cleaning under the blades. The wiper arms will return to their normal position when the ignition is turned on. Rainsense™ With Rainsense, a sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of water on the windshield and controls the frequency of the windshield wiper. Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance.
INT (Intermittent Wipes/Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control) : Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.
. Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
. Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
. Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense.
This feature can be turned on or off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, move the windshield wiper lever to OFF. This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers.
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With Rainsense, if the electric drive unit is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield. The wiper operations return to normal when the electric drive unit is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased. n L(Windshield Washer) : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid 0 253
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In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Compass The compass displays in the center stack. The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed information. The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading again. See Compass Messages 0 136 for the messages that may be displayed for the compass.
Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See “Home Page” in the infotainment manual for information about how to use the menu system. Setting the Clock
Time To set the time: 1. From the Home Page, touch
the SETTINGS screen button, then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Set Time, then touch + or − to increase or decrease hours or minutes, and change AM or PM.
3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or
24 hour clock.
4. Touch [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
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Date To set the date: 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen
button, then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Set Date, then touch + or − to increase or decrease month, day, or year.
3. Touch [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Auto Set When on, the time and date will automatically update. To set auto set: 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen
button, then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Set Time or Set Date. 3. Touch Auto Set, then select
On-Cell Network or Off-Manual to manually set the time and date.
4. Touch [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
If auto set is on, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone.
Clock Display When on, the digital clock will display on the infotainment screen. To set the clock display: 1. Touch the SETTINGS screen
button, then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, then
select Off or On.
3. Touch [ Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has two accessory power outlets:
Inside the front center console. Inside the center console bin behind the shift lever.
Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet. Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 234.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.
Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 15 amps.
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Wireless Charging The vehicle may have wireless charging in the storage behind the climate control system. See Instrument Panel Storage 0 95. The system wirelessly charges one PMA or Qi compatible mobile device. To check for phone or other device compatibility:
In the U.S., see my.cadillac.com/ learn. In Canada, see gmtotalconnect.ca.
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Wireless charging can affect the operation of an implanted pacemaker or other medical devices. If you have one, it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be in ON/RUN/ START, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP). The wireless charging
feature may not correctly indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 185. The operating temperature is −20 °C (−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. { Warning
Remove all metal objects from the charging pad before charging your mobile device. Metal objects, such as coins, keys, rings, or paper clips, between the phone and charging pad will become very hot. On the rare occasion that the charging system does not detect a metal object, and the object gets wedged between the phone and charger, remove the phone and allow the metallic object to cool before removing it from the charging pad, to prevent burns.
To charge a mobile device: 1. Open the climate control
system panel.
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2. Remove all objects from the
charging pad. The system may not charge if there are any objects on the charging pad. 3. Place the mobile device face up on the @ symbol on the charging pad.
4. The ~ will display on the V
on the infotainment screen. This indicates that the mobile device is properly positioned and charging. If a phone is placed on the charging pad and ~ does not display, remove the phone from the pad, and wait three seconds before placing/aligning the phone on the pad again.
Keep the storage door closed while driving.
opened, and following the welcome animation, before starting the vehicle. The CHARGING OVERRIDE/ INTERRUPT OCCURRED message may display to indicate that a charging override or interruption has occurred due to one or more of the following events: . Override of the charge settings
by the owner using OnStar.
. Unintended interruption of AC
power at the vehicle's charge port. Interruption of charging by the utility company using OnStar as authorized by the vehicle owner.
There are several screens that will display depending on the current charging status.
Warning Lights, Gauges, and 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. Some warning lights come on briefly when the propulsion system is started to indicate they are working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.
Instrument Cluster The instrument cluster displays a preview of information that includes electric range, charging, odometer, and battery status. This happens upon entry when the driver door is
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English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar
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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Classic, Modern, Classic Enhanced, or Modern Enhanced.
Classic Enhanced
Classic
Modern
Modern Enhanced
Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. To change the cluster configuration: 1. Press S to access the cluster
applications.
2. Use y or z to scroll through the list until Display Layout is highlighted. Then press SEL to select it.
3. Each layout in the menu is
represented by a small preview image of the display layout. Scroll up or down and highlight the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.
4. Exit the Display Layout menu
by pressing S.
Cluster Menu There is an interactive display area in the center of the instrument cluster.
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. Display Layout. See
“Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster” earlier in this section.
. Settings
Audio While the Audio application page is displayed, press T to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu, search for music or change the audio source.
Phone While the Phone application page is displayed, press T to enter the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls or scroll through contacts. If there is an active call, mute the phone or switch to handset operation.
Navigation If there is no active route, a compass will be displayed. If there is an active route, press T to end route guidance or turn the voice prompts on or off.
Settings Press T to enter the Settings menu. Use y or z to scroll through the items in the Settings menu Units : Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Unit menu. Choose US, Metric, or Imperial units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted. A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item. Speed Warning : The Speed Warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. Press SEL to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this feature can be turned off by pressing SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime. Tutorial : Press SEL while Tutorial is highlighted to view the tutorials that explain some of the features of
Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays. Press S to access the cluster applications. Use y or z to scroll through the list of applications.
Info. This is where you can view the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 132.
. Audio . Phone . Navigation
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the instrument cluster. The tutorials are only available when the vehicle is in P (Park). Open Source Software : Press SEL while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open source software information.
Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 132.
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
Fuel Gauge
This gauge shows the high voltage battery charge level. The arrow next to the battery symbol points to the side of the vehicle the charge port is on. See Electric Mode 0 187.
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.
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Here are some things that owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.
. The gauge takes a few seconds
to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
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brake : If the leaf turns yellow and travels below the center of the gauge, braking is too aggressive to optimize efficiency. In the Modern display configurations, the light ring in the center of the display acts as an efficiency gauge. It is green when driving efficiently and turns yellow when acceleration or braking is too aggressive.
Power Indicator Gauge
This gauge appears on the left side of the display in the Classic Enhanced configuration. This gauge is a guide to driving in an efficient manner by keeping the leaf green and in the center of the gauge. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency 0 27. accel : If the leaf turns yellow and travels above the center of the gauge, acceleration is too aggressive to optimize efficiency.
Battery Power
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Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System 0 70.
Total Power
The power gauge is on the right side of the display in the Classic Enhanced configuration and on both right and left sides in the Modern Enhanced configuration. The power gauge shows the power coming from the engine and/or battery. When the power indicator is green, battery power is being regenerated. When the indicator is yellow, the vehicle is using power.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag,
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initially buckled, the instrument cluster displays a gray safety belt symbol. While the vehicle is moving, if a second row passenger who was previously buckled becomes unbuckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol will change to flashing red and a chime may sound.
Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System 0 64.
The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages 0 142.
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Second Row Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Second row seating positions monitored for safety belt use are represented by a colored symbol indicating safety belt status. When the vehicle is started, two safety belt symbols come on in the instrument cluster and stay on for several seconds to alert the driver that passengers may need to fasten their safety belts. After the passenger safety belt is buckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol in the instrument cluster turns green. If a safety belt is not
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 70 for important safety information. The passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console.
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When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after
several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.
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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 111 for more information, including important safety information.
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)
The charging system light comes on briefly when the vehicle is in ON/ RUN, as a check to show the light is working.
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If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the 12-volt battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) This light is part of the vehicle’s emission control on-board diagnostic system. If this light is on while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service. The light should come on to show that it is working when the vehicle is in Service Only Mode. See Power Button 0 182.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is noticeable. Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on, the emission control system may not work as well, the fuel economy may be lower, and the vehicle may not run smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine, electric drive unit, exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the use of replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications, can cause this light to come on. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also affect the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection/ Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications 0 236.
If the light is flashing : A malfunction has been detected that could damage the emission control system and increase vehicle emissions. Diagnosis and service may be required. To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle speed and avoid hard accelerations and uphill grades.
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If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is on steady : A malfunction has been detected. Diagnosis and service may be required. Check the following: . A loose or missing fuel cap may cause the light to come on. See Filling the Tank 0 231. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed may turn the light off.
. Poor fuel quality can cause
inefficient engine operation and poor driveability, which may go away once the engine is warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel brand. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel 0 230.
If the light remains on, see your dealer. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test, the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Connecting devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 234. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
. The light is on when the engine
is running.
. The light does not come on
when the vehicle is in Service Only Mode.
. Critical emission control systems
have not been completely diagnosed. If this happens, the vehicle would not be ready for inspection and might require several days of routine driving before the system is ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down, or if the vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass or cannot be made ready for the test.
Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the
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warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Electric Parking Brake Light
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This light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system or another system. A message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Brake System Messages 0 135.
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If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
If this light comes on and stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible. See Electric Parking Brake 0 195. If a message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages 0 135.
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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functioning.
If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. See Brake System Warning Light 0 114 and Brake System Messages 0 135.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
This indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 214.
Traction Off Light
This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 220.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. For vehicles with a
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reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 198.
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems, and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 198.
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 198.
This light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
On some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when starting the vehicle.
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engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Engine Overheating 0 253.
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 253.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages 0 143. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure 0 278.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 281.
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Security Light
If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster, this light may not come on when the engine is started. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation 0 44.
This light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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Vehicle Ready Light
IntelliBeam® Light
Cruise Control Light
The vehicle ready light comes on whenever the vehicle is ready to be driven.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is enabled. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 156.
Lamps On Reminder
The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. See Cruise Control 0 202. Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 158.
This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 156.
This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when the ACC is set and active. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 204.
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Information Displays
This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched.
Center Stack Display The center stack screen displays Charging, Power Flow, and Energy Information. See the information that follows. Climate Control, Infotainment, and Vehicle Personalization information also displays in this screen. For more information on these systems, see: . Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 164.
. The infotainment manual. . Vehicle Personalization 0 145. The center stack controls only need a light touch to operate and work best with bare hands. The controls will work with most gloves although they may take longer to respond. Use the finger pad rather than the finger tip to minimize response time. If the controls are not responding, remove the gloves.
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To view the Power Flow, Charging, and Energy Information, press the [ button on the infotainment display.
Power Flows To view the Power Flow screens, press the [ button on the infotainment display and then press the Power Flow button at the bottom of the touch screen. The Power Flow screens indicate the current system operating condition. The screens show the energy flow between the engine, electric drive unit, and high voltage battery. These components will be highlighted when they are active.
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Battery Power - Battery is active with energy flowing to the wheels.
Battery Power - Vehicle is stationary in electric mode and no power is flowing to the wheels.
Engine Power - Vehicle is stationary in extended range mode and no power is flowing to the wheels.
Engine and Regen Power Recovery - Engine is active. Power from the wheels returns to the battery during regenerative braking or coasting.
Engine Power - Engine is active with energy flowing to the wheels.
Engine and Battery Power - Both the engine and battery are active with energy flowing to the wheels.
Regen Power Recovery - Power from the wheels returns to the battery during regenerative braking or coasting.
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. Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging.
. Check the electrical outlet/plug while charging and discontinue use if the electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.
. When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is weather-proof while in use. . Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the electrical outlet/plug.
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. Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips, splitters, grounding adaptors, surge protectors, or similar devices.
. Do not use an electrical
outlet that is worn or damaged, or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place.
. Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly grounded.
. Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit with other electrical loads.
See the charge cord user guide. Programmable Charge Modes This vehicle has three programmable charge modes. To view the current charge mode status in the center stack display, press the
Power Off - No power is flowing to the wheels.
Programmable Charging
Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging . Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’s electrical system more than a typical household appliance.
. Before you plug in to any
electrical outlet, have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system (electrical outlet, wiring, junctions, and protection devices) for heavy-duty service at a 12 amp continuous load.
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[ button in the infotainment display and then press CHARGING at the bottom of the touch screen. The Charge Start and Charge Complete time estimates are also displayed on the screen. These estimates are most accurate when the vehicle is plugged in and in moderate temperature conditions. Also, to get an accurate time estimate, the vehicle uses an internal clock for programmable charging, not the clock in the center stack.
Charge Mode Status
Immediately : The vehicle starts charging as soon as it is connected to an electrical outlet. See Plug-In Charging 0 222.
Delayed (Departure Time) : The vehicle estimates the charging start time considering the programmed departure time for the current day of the week. Charging begins at the start time and is complete by the departure time only if sufficient time is allowed after the charge cord is plugged in.
Delayed (Electric Rate and Departure Time) : The vehicle estimates the charging start time based on the utility rate schedule, utility rate preference, and the programmed departure time for the current day of the week. The vehicle will charge during the least expensive rate periods to achieve a full battery charge by the departure time. Electrical rate information from the utility company for the charging location is required for this mode. Also, if the selected electric rate settings result in a very long charge completion time, the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in. For example, if the electric rate table is set up with all “Peak” rates and the rate preference is to charge during “Off-Peak” rates only, then the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in.
Charge Limit Selection The Charge Limit Preference setting allows the customer to select their vehicle’s charge level so it matches the capability of their charging location. If the vehicle consistently
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stops charging after plugging in, or if a circuit breaker continues to trip, reducing to a lower Charge Limit Preference may resolve the issue.
The Charge Limit Preference should be configured to match the electrical current rating for the electrical outlet that the charge cord is connected to. The Charge Limit Preference settings are: . Maximum: Limits AC current to
12 amps
. Reduced: Limits AC current to
8 amps
Exact current levels may vary from the values shown in this manual. Please check the vehicle for the current available levels.
The Charge Limit Preference setting can be changed at any time while the center stack display is operable. For some vehicles, the Charge Limit Preference must be updated prior to the vehicle being charged and the Charge Limit Preference will reset to a default value when the vehicle is shifted from P (Park).
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Charge Mode Selection From the Charge Mode Status screen, press Change Charge Mode.
Select one option: . Delayed based on
Immediately upon plug in.
departure time.
. Delayed based on electric rates
and departure time.
Departure Time Entry From the Delayed Charge Mode Status screen, press Next Planned Departure to change the departure time for each day of the week to match your personal schedule.
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Select one of the following: . Electric Rate Schedule. . Charge Rate Preference.
Charge Rate Preference Selection From the Charge Rate Information screen, press Charge Rate Preference.
1. Press the day to change. 2. Press + or − to change the
hours and minutes.
3. Press + or − to change AM
or PM.
4. Press q BACK to store
changes and return to the previous screen.
Charge Rate Information From the Delayed (Electric Rate and Departure Time) Charge Mode Status screen, touch Charge Rate Information.
Press one of the following options to select the Charge Rate Preference:
. Charge during Peak, Mid-Peak, and Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle can charge during any rate period to satisfy the next planned departure time. However, it will select when to charge to minimize the total cost of the charge.
. Charge during Mid-Peak and
Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle will charge during Off-Peak and/or Mid-Peak rate periods only and will select when to charge to minimize the total cost of the charge.
. Charge during Off-Peak Rates:
The vehicle will only charge during Off-Peak rate periods. Charging begins at the start time and is complete by the departure time only if sufficient time is allowed after the charge cord is plugged in. For example, if the vehicle is plugged in for only one hour prior to the departure time, and the battery is completely discharged, the vehicle will not be fully charged by the departure time regardless of the rate selection.
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Also, if the selected electric rate settings result in a very long charge completion time, the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in. For example, if the electric rate table is set up with all “Peak” rates and the rate preference is to charge during “Off-Peak” rates only, then the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in.
Electric Rate Plan Selection Electric rates, or cost per unit, may vary based on time, weekday/ weekend, and season. During the day when the demand for electricity is high, the rates are usually higher and called Peak rates. At night when the demand for electricity is low, the rates are usually lower and called Off-Peak rates. In some areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered. Contact the utility company to obtain the rate schedule for your area. The summer and winter start dates must be established to use a summer/ winter schedule. From the Charge Rate Information screen, press Electric Rate Schedule button.
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2. Press Edit Electric Rate
Schedule.
Summer/Winter Schedule Start Date Entering From the Edit Electric Rate Schedule screen, press Edit Summer/Winter Start Dates.
To edit the Summer/Winter Schedule: 1. Select Summer/Winter for the
Rate Schedule Type.
2. Press Edit Electric Rate
Schedule.
To edit the Yearly Schedule: 1. Select Yearly for the Rate
Schedule Type.
1. Press Summer. 2. Press + or − to set the month
and day for the start of summer.
3. Press Winter. 4. Press + or − to set the month and day for the start of winter. 5. Press Edit Summer Schedule or Edit Winter Schedule to edit the daily electric rate schedule.
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Electric Rate Schedule Editing From the Edit Electric Rate Schedule screen, select Weekday Schedule or Weekend Schedule. 1. Press Weekday or Weekend.
The finish times must be consecutive. If a finish time does not follow a start time, the error message displays “An invalid entry was found in the data entered. Please re-enter data.”
Electric Rate Finish Time Editing From the Edit (Summer, Winter, or Yearly) Electric Rate Schedule screen, press Edit next to the row to change.
2. Select the row to be changed.
. Weekdays are Monday
through Friday and use the same rate schedule.
. Weekends are Saturday and Sunday and use the same rate schedule. Both weekday and weekend schedules must be set. The rate schedule only applies for a 24-hour period, starting at 12:00 AM and ending at 12:00 AM. There can be five rate changes for each day; not all must be used.
1. Press + or − to adjust the time. 2. Press Off-Peak, Mid-Peak,
or Peak to select the electric rate.
3. Press q SAVE to store
changes.
Only the finish time can be edited. The start time is automatically populated in the rate table.
Electric Rate Schedule Viewing From the Select Electric Rate Plan screen, press View (Summer, Winter, or Yearly) Schedule. Temporary Charge Mode Override and Cancel Programmed Delayed Charge Modes can be temporarily overridden to an Immediate Charge Mode for one charge cycle. Also, the next planned departure time can be temporarily overridden for one charge cycle. In addition to the in-vehicle overrides via the center stack, there are other ways to temporarily override a Delayed Charge Mode. See Plug-In Charging 0 222.
Temporary Override of a Delayed Charge Mode To temporarily override a Delayed Charge Mode to Immediate Charge Mode from inside the vehicle:
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1. Press Temporary Override
Options on the main charging screen.
2. Press Charge Immediately at Plug In to temporarily override to an Immediate Charge Mode. The Temporary Charge Mode Status screen will automatically display the revised charge complete time.
To cancel the temporary override, press Cancel Temporary Override Setting on the Temporary Override Options screen. Or, from the main charging screen, press the X on the far right side of the Charge Mode button.
Temporary Override of the Next Planned Departure Time To temporarily override the Next Planned Departure Time from inside the vehicle: 1. Press Temporary Override
Options on the main charging screen.
2. Press Next Departure Time.
3. Press the + or – button to
change the Next Departure Time.
4. Press q SAVE to confirm a
temporary override of the Next Planned Departure Time.
The Temporary Charge Mode Status screen will automatically display the revised charge complete time. The Temporary Departure Time can only be updated for the same day as the original Next Planned Departure Time. Also, the vehicle will not accept a Temporary Departure Time that is before the present time of day.
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To cancel the temporary override of the Next Planned Departure Time: . From the Temporary Override
Options screen, press the Cancel Temporary Override Setting button.
. From the main charging screen, press the X on the right side of the respective override text. When you override to an immediate charge mode, the X will be on the far right side of the Charge Mode button. When you override the departure time of either delayed charge mode, the X will be on the far right side of the Next Planned Departure button.
Location Based Charging This feature allows charging settings to be customized when the vehicle is at home or away from home. The charge mode and charge level preference will update based on vehicle location. The charging customization settings will be the saved home profile settings at home and Charge Immediate when away from home.
Using Location Based Charging To use location based charging, a home location must first be stored. To store a home location: 1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings.
2. Touch Vehicle. 3. Touch Energy Settings. 4. Touch Location Based
Charging.
5. Touch Set Home Location.
6. A pop-up will confirm the
setting and the compass will be lit. In addition, the Set Home Location will change to Update Home Location.
To turn location based charging on or off: 1. Follow Steps 1–4 under “Using
Location Based Charging” to get to the Location Based Charging screen.
2. Touch ON or OFF to turn the
system on or off.
Updating Home Location To update the home location: 1. Follow Steps 1–4 under “Using
Location Based Charging” to get to the Location Based Charging screen.
2. Choose Update Home
Location. 3. Choose: Update : Use when the vehicle is parked in a new location. Cancel : Use to cancel this operation and make no changes.
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Remove : Use to remove the stored home location from the vehicle. This will turn the feature off because there will be no home location stored. Expiration : Use to store the charge level preference at the home location for up to 90 days. After 90 days, a notification will display on the screen and the charge level preference will need to be reset for the next 90 days. Charging Interrupted or Overridden Pop-Up
. The charging settings have been modified via OnStar through the website or the Mobile App. For example, the Departure Time Tables, the Rate Tables, or the Charge Mode were updated using the customer website (available in select regions).
. There was an unintended loss of
AC power during the plug-in charge event. For example, there was a power outage or the charge cord was unplugged from the wall.
. The charge process was interrupted by the utility company via OnStar as authorized by the vehicle owner (available in select regions).
See Utility Interruption of Charging 0 228.
The Charging Interrupted or Overridden pop-up will appear if any of the following conditions occur:
Programmable Charging Disabled
When the Programmable Charging system is disabled, the Default Charge Mode Status screen and the pop-up will display “- -:- -” for the Charge Complete Time. The Programmable Charging system will be disabled if the Charge Complete Time cannot be confidently estimated. If the Programmable Charging system is consistently disabled, see your dealer.
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