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Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SET/CLR or V. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem. The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on your vehicle content. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional messages.
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, this message will display and four chimes will sound. Start the vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not started and the battery continues to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start. These systems will function again after the vehicle is started. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the battery voltage drops below expected levels and features are disabled. Turn off all unnecessary accessory features.
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SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message
displays if there is a problem with
the battery charging system. Under
certain conditions, the charging
system light may also turn on in the
instrument cluster. See Charging
. Driving with
System Light 0 115
this problem could drain the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary
accessories. Have the electrical
system checked as soon as
possible. See your dealer.
TRANSPORT MODE ON
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is in transport mode. Some
features can be disabled while in
this mode, including Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start,
and the vehicle alarm system. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for service
to turn transport mode off.
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BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low; see Brake
Fluid 0 278
HILL START ASSIST ACTIVE
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is stopped on a grade
sufficient to activate HSA. HSA
holds the braking pressure for a
maximum of two seconds to ensure
that there is no rolling, which will
assist the driver to transition
between releasing the brake pedal
and accelerating to drive off while
on the grade. The brakes will
automatically release when the
accelerator pedal is applied within
the two-second window. See Hill
Start Assist (HSA) 0 234
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed as a
reminder that the parking brake is
on. Release it before you attempt to
drive.
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SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. When this message is displayed, the brake boost assist motor may be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Compass Messages Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime may sound if a door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
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ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 112
When towing, use Tow/Haul Mode
to prevent damage to the engine or
transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode
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ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
may sound if the engine cooling
system reaches unsafe
temperatures for operation. Stop
and turn off the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so to avoid severe
damage. This message clears when
the engine has cooled to a safe
operating temperature.
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HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime may sound if the hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
Engine Cooling System Messages
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AIR CONDITIONING OFF
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
See Engine Coolant Temperature
. To avoid added strain
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on a hot engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. You can continue to drive your
vehicle.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
Engine Oil Messages
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be
sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message. See Engine
Oil Life System 0 267
information on how to reset the
message. See Engine Oil 0 265
Maintenance Schedule 0 344
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level
may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended
level. If the oil is not low and this
message remains on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Engine Oil 0 265
ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil becomes hotter than the
normal operating temperature. Stop
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and allow the vehicle to idle until it
cools down. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 0 112
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible
and do not operate it until the cause
of the low oil pressure has been
corrected. Check the oil as soon as
possible and have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. See Engine
Oil 0 265
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Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays and a chime
may sound when the cooling system
temperature gets too hot and the
engine further enters the engine
coolant protection mode. See
Engine Overheating 0 274
information.
This message also displays when
the vehicle's engine power is
reduced. Reduced engine power
can affect the vehicle's ability to
for more
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accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.
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FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chime
may sound if the fuel level is low.
Refuel as soon as possible. See
Fuel Gauge 0 111
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display along
with the malfunction indicator lamp
on the instrument cluster if the
vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened
properly. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 115
Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See
Filling the Tank 0 247
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diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn this light and message off.
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
battery is low. The battery needs to
be replaced in the transmitter. See
“Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
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Lamp Messages
TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (0.75 mi). Move the turn signal lever to the off position.
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FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF
If your vehicle has the Forward
Collision Alert (FCA) system, this
message may display if the FCA
system cannot activate due to a
temporary condition. See Forward
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FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED,
CLEAN WINDSHIELD
This message displays when the
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
systems are disabled because the
camera view is blocked and cannot
operate properly. It may also
activate during heavy rain or due to
road spray. To clean the system,
clean the outside of the windshield
area in front of the LDW/FCA
camera sensor.
LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
If your vehicle has the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system,
this message may display if the
LDW system cannot activate due to
a temporary condition. See Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) 0 244
more information.
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
This message displays when the
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
systems are disabled and need
service. See your dealer.
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Ride Control System Messages
SERVICE STABILITRAK If this message displays, it means there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system. If you see this message, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You
should see your dealer for service.
The vehicle is safe to drive;
however, you do not have the
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
your speed and drive accordingly.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). When this
message displays, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See your dealer
for service. See Traction Control/
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STABILITRAK INITIALIZING
This message may come on if the
StabiliTrak system has not fully
initialized because of road
conditions or the incorrect tire size.
When the StabiliTrak system is fully
initialized, the message will turn off.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 235
message continues to be displayed
for multiple ignition cycles and on
different road surfaces, see your
dealer for service.
. If this
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Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Safety Belt Messages
SHIFTER LOCKED. BUCKLE SEATBELT This message displays if the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Belt Assurance System and the driver and front outboard passenger, if present, safety belts are not buckled. The vehicle will not shift out of P (Park). Buckle the safety belt(s) to unlock the shift lever. This system may not allow the vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an object — such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device — is on the front outboard passenger seat. If this happens, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.
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If the driver or front outboard
passenger unbuckles their safety
belt while driving, the safety belt
reminder chime and light(s) will
come on. See Safety Belt
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SHIFTER UNLOCKED. BRAKE
TO SHIFT
This message displays when the
Safety Belt Assurance System times
out and allows the vehicle to be
shifted out of P (Park) after
30 seconds following brake apply.
See “Safety Belts” and “Child
Restraints” in the Index for
information about the importance of
proper restraint use.
This system may not function
properly if the airbag readiness light
is on. See Airbag Readiness Light
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Security Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may not
restart, so you may want to take the
vehicle to your dealer before turning
off the engine. See Immobilizer
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Steering System Messages
STEERING ASSIST IS
REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE
This message may display if a
problem occurs with the electric
power steering system. If this
message appears, steering effort
may be slightly higher than normal.
The vehicle is still safe to drive. Use
caution while in reduced assist
mode. If this message is persistent
or appears repeatedly, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Steering 0 195
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when there
is a problem with electric power
steering. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer. See Steering 0 195
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Tire Messages
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SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
system is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
. Several conditions may
Light 0 120
cause this message to appear. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 304
stays on, there may be a problem
with the TPMS. See your dealer.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the system
is relearning the tire positions on
your vehicle. The tire positions must
be relearned after rotating the tires
or after replacing a tire or sensor.
See Tire Inspection 0 307
Rotation 0 308
Monitor System 0 303
Pressure 0 302
, Tire Pressure
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TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low. This message
also displays with a vehicle picture
to indicate the location of the low
tire. The low tire pressure warning
light will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0 120
receive more than one tire pressure
message at a time. If a tire pressure
message appears on the DIC, stop
as soon as you can. Have the tire
pressures checked and set to those
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tires 0 295
Vehicle Load Limits 0 205
Pressure 0 302
shows the tire pressure values. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0 123
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 126
, and Tire
. The DIC also
. You can
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Transmission Messages
4WD OFF If equipped with four-wheel drive, this message displays when the four-wheel-drive system is temporarily disabled due to an overheated condition. The vehicle will run in two-wheel drive when this message is present. Once the four-wheel-drive system cools down, the message turns off and the four-wheel-drive system returns to normal operation. 4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS This message will display while the four-wheel-drive system is shifting. FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX If a four-wheel drive shift into Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, but the vehicle speed is too high, this message will display until the correct vehicle speed is reached.
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FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO NEUTRAL If a four-wheel drive shift into Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, and the vehicle speed is correct, but the transmission is not in N (Neutral), this message will display until the transmission is shifted to N (Neutral). SERVICE 4WD If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, this message may display if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ OFF position for at least one minute, then restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive system needs service. See your dealer.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX If a four-wheel drive shift out of Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, but the vehicle speed is too high, this message will display until the correct vehicle speed is reached. TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO NEUTRAL If a four-wheel drive shift out of Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, and the vehicle speed is correct, but the transmission is not in N (Neutral), this message will display until the transmission is shifted to N (Neutral). TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime may sound if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
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to prevent damage to the engine or
transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode
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VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW
This message will display if the
vehicle is driven in Four-Wheel
Drive Low for about 10 minutes
above 72 km/h (45 mph).
Vehicle Reminder Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message is displayed when ice conditions are possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
REDUCE SPEED FOR HILL
DESCENT CONTROL
This message displays when
attempting to enable Hill Descent
Control (HDC) when the vehicle
speed is too high. See Hill Descent
Control (HDC) 0 237
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Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.
Base Radio Audio System Controls MENU : Press the center of the knob to enter menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus. o BACK : Press to return to the previous menu or exit.
Uplevel Radio Audio System Controls 1. Press the desired feature to
display a list of available options.
2. Press to select the desired
feature setting.
3. Press o BACK on the
faceplate or the 0 screen button to return to the previous menu or exit.
Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to access the Settings menu, then select SETTINGS from the Home page on the infotainment system display.
Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may be available: . Time and Date . Language (Language) . Valet Mode . Radio . Vehicle . Bluetooth . Apple CarPlay . Android Auto . Voice . Display . Rear Camera
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. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
Detailed information for each menu
follows.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0 104
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the
keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the
confirmation screen.
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3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or unlock the system. Press Back to go back to the previous menu. Radio Press to display the Radio menu and the following may display: . Manage Favorites . Number of Favorites Shown . Audible Touch Feedback . Auto Volume . Maximum Startup Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Manage Favorites” in “Radio
Setup” under Home Page 0 153
or
“Manage Favorites” in “Settings”
under “Radio” in the infotainment
manual.
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Number of Favorites Shown Press to set the number of favorites to display.
Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system will automatically adjust the number of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback This allows Audible Touch Feedback to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
Auto Volume This feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise. Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level. To set the maximum startup volume, press + or − to increase or decrease. Vehicle Select and the following may display:
. Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Lighting . Power Door Locks . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality Select and the following may display: . Auto Fan Speed . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed. Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog This allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog This allows the feature to be turned on or off.
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Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display: . Chime Volume
Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Select + or − to adjust the volume.
Lighting Select and the following may display: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights This feature will flash the exterior lamps and allows the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, and most of the interior lamps to turn on briefly when K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks Select and the following may display: . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available. Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park)
with an automatic transmission or when the vehicle is turned off with a manual transmission. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door. Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select and the following may display: . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off or Flash Lights.
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Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Select Off or On. Bluetooth Select and the following may display: . Pair New Device . Device Management . Ringtones . Voice Mail Numbers
. Text Message Alerts
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Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See
“Pairing” under Bluetooth
or Bluetooth
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(Infotainment Controls - Base
Radio) 0 172
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Connected Radio) 0 176
“Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls”
under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment
manual.
or Bluetooth
or
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Device Management Select to connect to a different phone source, disconnect a phone, or delete a phone.
Ringtones Press to change the ring tone for the specific phone. The phone does not need to be connected to change the ring tones.
Voice Mail Numbers This feature displays the voice mail number for all connected phones. To change the voice mail number, select EDIT or press the EDIT
button. Type a new number, then select SAVE or press the SAVE button.
Text Message Alerts This allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On. Apple CarPlay™ Select and the following may display: . Apple CarPlay . Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay This feature allows Apple devices to be connected to the infotainment system through a USB port. See “Apple CarPlay and Android Auto” under “Phone” in the infotainment manual. Select Off or On.
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Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Select to manage Apple devices. Apple CarPlay must be on for this feature to be accessed. See “Apple CarPlay and Android Auto” under “Phone” in the infotainment manual. Android Auto™ Select and the following may display: . Android Auto . Manage Android Auto Devices
Android Auto This feature allows Android devices to be connected to the infotainment system through a USB port. See “Apple CarPlay and Android Auto” under “Phone” in the infotainment manual. Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices Select to manage Android devices. Android Auto must be on for this feature to be accessed. See “Apple CarPlay and Android Auto” under “Phone” in the infotainment manual.
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Voice Select and the following may display: . Confidence Threshold . Prompt Length . Audio Feedback Speed . Display “What Can I Say?” Tips
Confidence Threshold This feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system. Select Confirm More or Confirm Less.
Prompt Length This feature adjusts the voice prompt length. Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed. Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display “What Can I Say?” Tips This feature gives voice command tips. Select Off or On. Display Select and the following may display: . Mode . Calibrate Touchscreen . Turn Display Off
Mode Select to change the display screen mode. Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Calibrate Touchscreen Select to calibrate the touchscreen, then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off Select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or any faceplate button to turn the display on.
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Rear Camera Select and the following may display: . Guidance Lines
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Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. See Rear
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Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
. Restore Vehicle Settings
. Clear All Private Data
. Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings. Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data Select to clear all private information from the vehicle. Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio settings. Select Restore or Cancel. Software Information Select to view the infotainment system current software information.
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Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
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Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 146
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Battery Load Management . . . 149
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 149
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O (Off) : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park).
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AUTO (Automatic) : Automatically
turns on the headlamps at normal
brightness, together with the
following:
. Parking Lamps
. Taillamps
. License Plate Lamps
. Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps
When the vehicle is turned off and
the headlamps are in AUTO, the
headlamps turn off. When the key is
removed, they automatically turn on
for a set time. The time of the delay
can be changed using the DIC. See
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; (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the
parking lamps including all lamps,
except the headlamps.
2 (Headlamps) : Turns on the
headlamps together with the parking
lamps and instrument panel lights.
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When the headlamps are turned on
while the vehicle is on, the
headlamps turn off automatically
10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off. When the headlamps are
turned on while the vehicle is off,
the headlamps will stay on for
10 minutes before turning off to
prevent the battery from being
drained. Turn the headlamp control
off and then back to the headlamp
on position to make the headlamps
stay on for an additional 10 minutes.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
position.
# (Fog Lamps) (If Equipped) :
Turns on the fog lamps. See Fog
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Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the ignition is off, and a door is open. To disable the chime, turn the lamps off.
Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer $ (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer) : Push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward you and release it to return to low-beam headlamps.
When the high-beam headlamps are on, this indicator light on the instrument cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamp control is
in AUTO.
. The transmission is not in
P (Park).
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. The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
When the DRL system is on, only the DRL are on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from DRL to the headlamps. To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park).
Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control
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When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will turn off or may
change to Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp system
turns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned to O or the ignition
is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are
activated in daylight with the engine
on, and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps
come on. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are
not operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control to O
or ; to disable this feature.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
| (Hazard Warning Flashers) : Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work.
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the turn signal lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until the lever is released. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane
change the arrows flash rapidly or
do not come on, a signal bulb could
be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the
fuse. See Fuses 0 287
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Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal. The message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position.
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If equipped, the control is on the center of the exterior lamp control, to the left of the steering column. The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position for the fog lamps to come on. # (Fog Lamps) : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come on in the instrument cluster. When the fog lamps are turned on, the parking lamps automatically turn on. When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps go off. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.
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Interior Lighting
Cargo Lamp
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness of the steering wheel and instrument panel lights. The instrument panel illumination control is next to the exterior lamp control. D (Instrument Panel Illumination) : Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights.
The cargo lamp provides more light in the cargo area of the vehicle, if needed. The lights inside of the pickup box also turn on, if equipped. Press the switch down to turn the cargo lamp on or off. The shift lever must be in the P (Park) position to operate the cargo lamp.
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Dome Lamps
Reading Lamps
Lighting Features
The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate: ( (Off) : Turns the lamps off. H (Door) : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' (On) : Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn on automatically if the airbags are deployed.
The front reading lamps, if equipped, are in the overhead console.
The rear reading lamps, if equipped, are in the headliner. # or $ (Reading Lamps) : Press to turn each lamp on or off.
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interior
lamps turn on briefly at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when K
is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a
door is opened, the interior lamps
come on if the dome lamp control is
in the DOOR position. After about
30 seconds the exterior lamps turn
off. Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by changing the ignition
out of the OFF position, or by
pressing the RKE transmitter Q
button.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
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Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps and the interior lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior and interior lamps remain on for a set amount of time and then
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automatically turn off. The interior
lamps do not come on if the dome
lamp control is in the Off position.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the exterior
lamps control off.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 137
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Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), which estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. The voltmeter gauge or the voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped, may show the voltage
moving up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories.
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Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a DIC message might
be displayed and it is recommended
that the driver reduce the electrical
loads as much as possible. See
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Battery Power Protection This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps, if they are left on for more than 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. The cargo lamp shuts off after 20 minutes. This prevents the battery from running down.
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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 151
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 158
Pandora Internet Radio . . . . . . . 158
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 171
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio) . . . . . . 172
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Connected
Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Introduction
Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems. Read the following pages to become familiar with these features.
{ Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls. Before driving: . Become familiar with the
operation, faceplate buttons, and screen buttons.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0 194
To play the infotainment system with
the ignition off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 214
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Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate.
1. q (Favorite Pages)
. Press to scroll down
through the favorite pages for each source. 2. Favorites/Soft Keys
. Press to select favorite
stations.
. Press and hold to save
favorite stations.
. Press to select a screen button when displayed.
3. r (Favorite Pages)
. Press to scroll up through the favorite pages for each source.
4. MENU
. Press to access the menu
for the current audio source.
. Press to select the
highlighted menu option.
. Turn to scroll through a list. . Turn to manually select a
station.
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5. o BACK
11. O (Power/Volume)
. Press to return to the
previous screen in a menu.
6. { (Home Page)
. Press to go to the Home
Page from any point in the system. See “Home Page” following.
7. TONE
. Press TONE to open the
Tone Settings menu.
8. g or l (Seek)
. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If
Equipped): Press g or l to seek to the previous or next strong station.
9. RADIO
. Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped.
10. MEDIA
. Press to change the audio
source between USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio, if equipped.
. Press to turn the audio on. . Press and hold to turn it off. . When on, press to mute the
system. Press again to unmute.
. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
Home Page
Home Page Features The infotainment system displays a Home Page that makes it easy to access all of the applications. Turn the MENU knob to highlight feature icons. Press the MENU knob to access the feature’s options. Various functions are disabled when the vehicle is moving. AUDIO : Select the AUDIO screen icon to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, SiriusXM® (if equipped), USB/iPod, AUX Input, and Bluetooth
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, and Bluetooth
Audio (if equipped). See AM-FM
Radio 0 156
Auxiliary Jack 0 164
Audio 0 164
PHONE : Select the PHONE screen
icon to display the Phone main
page. See Bluetooth (Overview)
or Bluetooth (Infotainment
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or
Controls - Base Radio) 0 172
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls -
Base Connected Radio) 0 176
NAV (Navigation, If Equipped) :
Select the NAV screen icon to
display the OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation. See OnStar Overview
0 375
SETTINGS : Select the SETTINGS
screen icon to display the Settings
main page. See “Setting Radio
Preferences” following.
Pandora (If Equipped)
Select the PANDORA icon to begin
Pandora. See Pandora Internet
Radio 0 158
, if equipped.
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Setting Radio Preferences
Select the SETTINGS screen icon
to display the Settings menu and
the following may display:
Time and Date : See Clock 0 104
Language (Current Language) :
This will set the display language in
the radio and instrument cluster.
Select to display a list of languages.
Select o BACK to go back to the
previous menu.
Valet Mode:
Using the circular numeric keypad,
enter a four-digit code:
1. Turn the MENU knob to
highlight a number.
2. Press the MENU knob to select
it. Do this for each one of the four digits. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Select LOCK to lock the system.
4. Enter the four-digit code to
unlock the system. Select o BACK to go back to the previous menu.
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Radio : See “Radio Setup” later in
this section.
Vehicle : See Vehicle
Personalization 0 137
Display : Press the MENU knob to
turn the display on or off.
Return to Factory Settings : See
“Return to Factory Settings” later in
this section.
Software Information (If
Equipped) : Press the MENU knob
to select Save Vehicle Info to USB.
Press the MENU knob again to start
downloading the vehicle information
to the USB.
Radio Setup Press the RADIO button and the following may display: Manage Favorites: . Turn the MENU knob and press
to select a favorite. . To delete a favorite, press
the button just below the DELETE screen button.
. To move a favorite, press the
MOVE screen button. Turn the MENU knob to select a new location, then press the DROP screen button to select the new location.
. Select o BACK to go back to
the previous menu.
Number of Favorites Shown : Select Auto and the system will automatically adjust the number of favorite pages when favorites are added and removed, or select a number from 5–25 to manually adjust the number of favorites shown.
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Audible Touch Feedback (If Equipped) : Select Audible Touch Feedback to turn feedback off or on. Auto Volume (If Equipped) : This feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed. The options are Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High, or High. Select the desired volume. Maximum Startup Volume : This feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level. To set the maximum startup volume, Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease startup volume.
Rear Camera (If Equipped)
From the Rear Camera screen
button, the following may display:
Guidance Lines : This feature may
assist the driver when backing into a
parking spot. Select Guidance
Lines, then select Off or On.
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
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Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings and the following may display: Restore Vehicle Settings : This option will restore factory vehicle personalization settings. Select Restore Vehicle Settings. A screen displays stating all vehicle customization settings will be restored to the factory settings. Select Cancel or Confirm. Clear All Private Data (If Equipped) : This option clears all private information from the vehicle. Select Clear All Private Data. Select Cancel or Confirm. Restore Radio Settings : This option will restore factory radio settings. Select Restore Radio Settings. A screen displays stating all personalized radio settings will be restored back to the factory settings. Select Cancel or Confirm.
English and Metric Unit
Conversion
To change the display units between
English and metric units, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 123
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 126
or Driver Information
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Software Updates See the website for more information. Website Information In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com In Canada, see www.chevrolet.gm.ca In Mexico, see www.chevrolet.com.mx
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AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio While on the audio main page, press the RADIO button repeatedly to cycle through the available sources AM, FM, and SiriusXM® (if equipped) or press the MEDIA button repeatedly to cycle through the available sources Bluetooth® Audio (if equipped), USB, and AUX.
AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped) To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press the RADIO button to toggle to the desired broadcast source. Press the MENU knob and the following radio settings may display: Tone Settings: . Bass, Midrange, and Treble:
Turn the MENU knob to highlight. Press the MENU knob to select. Turn the MENU knob to adjust.
. Balance: Turn the MENU knob
to highlight. Press the MENU knob to select. Turn the MENU knob left for more sound from the left speakers or right for more sound from the right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers.
. Fade: Turn the MENU knob to
highlight. Press the MENU knob to select. Turn the MENU knob to the left for more sound from the front speakers and to the right for more sound from the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers.
. EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU
knob to highlight. Turn the MENU knob to scroll through the options. Press the MENU knob to select. Press the o BACK button to go to the previous menu.
Station List : Select to display a list of AM or FM stations. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu.
Auto Volume : If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. Select the level between Off, Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High, and High. Press o BACK to go to the previous menu. EQ (Equalizer) Settings : In certain configurations, the available choices are Custom and Talk.
Options for SiriusXM Only XM View : XM view allows the channel list to be viewed by channel name, artist playing on channel, or song playing on channel. Turn