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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. 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.

English Shown, Metric Similar

This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. The low fuel warning light comes on and a chime sounds when the vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 105.

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Security Light

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 124.

Cruise Control Light

The security 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. 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 33.

High-Beam On Light

This light comes on when the cruise control is set. This light goes out when the cruise control is canceled. See Cruise Control 0 190.

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC) This vehicle has a DIC. All messages will appear in the DIC display at the bottom of the instrument cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. If the vehicle has these features, the DIC also displays the compass direction and the outside air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel information. The compass direction appears on the top right corner of the DIC display. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display.

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If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons on the instrument panel, next to the instrument cluster.

DIC Buttons

The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/ reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (Trip/Fuel) : Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, average speed, and digital tachometer. T (Vehicle Information) : Press this button to display the oil life, rear park assist, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), engine hours, Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) programming for vehicles with the TPMS and without a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, and compass zone and compass calibration on vehicles with this feature. U (Customization) : Press this button to customize the feature settings on the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization 0 117 for more information.

V (Set/Reset) : Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel) : Press this button to scroll through the following menu items:

Odometer Press 3 until XX km (mi) displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi).

Trip Odometers Press 3 until A or B displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since the last reset for each trip odometer. Both trip odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing V while the desired trip odometer is displayed.

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The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of kilometers (miles) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip. To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold V for at least four seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 8 km (5 miles). As the vehicle begins moving, the display will then increase to 8.1 km (5.1 miles), 8.2 km (5.2 miles), etc. If the retro-active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving, the

display will show the number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) that were driven during the last ignition cycle.

Fuel Range Press 3 until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving.

If the vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See Fuel System Messages 0 113.

Average Economy Press 3 until AVG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold V. The display will return to zero.

Fuel Used Press 3 until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold V while FUEL USED is displayed.

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Timer Press 3 until TIMER displays. This display can be used as a timer.

To start the timer, press V while TIMER is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero.

To stop the timer, press V briefly while TIMER is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold V while TIMER is displayed.

Average Speed Press 3 until AVERAGE SPEED displays. This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various

vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. To reset the value, press and hold V. The display will return to zero.

Digital Tachometer Press 3 until Tachometer ##00 RPM displays. This display shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).

Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information) : Press this button to scroll through the following menu items:

Oil Life

Press T until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to

change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages 0 112. You should change the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil 0 217. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule 0 295. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System 0 219.

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Park Assist If the vehicle has the Rear Parking Assist (RPA) system, press T until PARK ASSIST displays. This display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press to select between ON or OFF. The RPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle start. When the RPA system is turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the DIC will display the PARK ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See Object Detection System Messages 0 113 and Parking Assist 0 195.

Units

Press T until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between metric or English units of measurement. Once in this display, press V to select between METRIC or ENGLISH units.

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Tire Pressure If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press T until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press T again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the pressure in a specific tire will appear in the display. See Tire Pressure 0 258 and Tire Messages 0 116. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with the vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service.

Engine Hours

Press T until ENGINE HOURS displays. This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run.

Relearn Tire Positions The vehicle may have this display. To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor, the system must re-learn the tire positions. To re-learn the tire positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 259. See Tire Inspection 0 263, Tire Rotation 0 263 and Tire Messages 0 116.

Change Compass Zone The vehicle may have this feature. To change the compass zone through the DIC, see Compass 0 88.

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Calibrate Compass The vehicle may have this feature. The compass can be manually calibrated. To calibrate the compass through the DIC, see Compass 0 88.

Blank Display This display shows no information.

Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V (Set/Reset).

The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the message does not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages and some information about them. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.

Battery Voltage and Charging Messages

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 System Light 0 99. Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer.

Brake System Messages

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light 0 101. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message

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on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service as soon as possible. See your dealer.

Compass Messages

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES This message displays when calibrating the compass. Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration. See Compass 0 88 for more information. CALIBRATION COMPLETE This message displays when the compass calibration is complete. See Compass 0 88 for more information.

Door Ajar Messages

CARGO DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the cargo door is open while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the

cargo door. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear. 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. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN On some vehicles, this message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear. 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. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear. 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. RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN On some vehicles, this message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear. 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.

Engine Cooling System Messages

ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 96. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air

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conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive the 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 OVERHEATED 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 96. ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds 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.

Engine Oil Messages

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 0 219 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil 0 217 and Maintenance Schedule 0 295. ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL If the vehicle has an oil level sensor, this message displays if the oil level in the vehicle is low. Check the oil level and correct it as necessary. You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message clears. See Engine Oil 0 217. 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 0 217.

Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating 0 228 for further information. This message also displays when the engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to 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

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Fuel System Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge 0 94 and Fuel 0 197 for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument cluster if the fuel cap is not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 100. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank 0 199. The 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.

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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) System Operation 0 25.

Lamp Messages

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 123. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned on. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 123.

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.

Object Detection System Messages

PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if there is something interfering with the Rear Parking Assist (RPA) system. See Parking Assist 0 195. PARK ASSIST OFF After the vehicle has been started, this message displays to remind the driver that the Rear Parking Assist (RPA) system has been turned off. Press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. To turn the RPA system back on, see Parking Assist 0 195.

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SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Rear Parking Assist (RPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Parking Assist 0 195. See your dealer for service.

Ride Control System Messages

SERVICE STABILITRAK If the vehicle has StabiliTrak® and 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 If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, 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/ Electronic Stability Control 0 188. STABILITRAK INITIALIZING If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message may display until first driving the vehicle and exceeding 40 km/h (25 mph) for two minutes. The StabiliTrak system is not functional until this message has turned off. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 188. TRACTION XX STABILITRAK XX If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when the traction control and/or StabiliTrak systems have been turned on or off. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin and realize the full

benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave StabiliTrak on. However, you should turn StabiliTrak off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and require more wheel spin. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 169. To turn the StabiliTrak system on or off, see Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 188. STABILITRAK OFF may also display when the stability control has been automatically disabled. There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. . One condition is overheating,

which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time.

. The message also displays if the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light 0 101.

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. The message could display if the

stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions.

. The message displays if an

engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. See your dealer.

The message turns off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present.

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.

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Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled due to the electronic throttle control system. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately. This message only appears while the ignition is in ON/RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is resolved. This message cannot be acknowledged.

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 Operation 0 33 for more information. WAIT TO START This message displays briefly when the theft-deterrent system has initially found incorrect conditions within the vehicle and is making a double check. If your vehicle does not start soon after, try to start it again. If it still does not start, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.

Service Vehicle Messages

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.

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Tire Messages

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light 0 103. This message will also indicate which tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. 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 Loading Information label. See Tires 0 250, Vehicle Load Limits 0 170, and Tire Pressure 0 258. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 105.

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If the vehicle has 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 Light 0 103. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 260 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the system is re-learning the tire positions on the vehicle. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 105 for more information. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor.

See Tire Inspection 0 263, Tire Rotation 0 263, Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 260, and Tire Pressure 0 258 for more information.

Transmission Messages

GRADE BRAKING DISABLED This message displays when the grade braking has been disabled with the Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of the shift lever. See Tow/ Haul Mode 0 186, Automatic Transmission 0 182, and Cruise Control 0 190. GRADE BRAKING ENABLED This message displays when the grade braking has been enabled with the Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of the shift lever. See Tow/ Haul Mode 0 186, Automatic Transmission 0 182, and Cruise Control 0 190. GRADE BRAKING ON This message displays when the grade braking has been activated while driving on downhill grades.

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This message will only appear the first time the feature is activated in an ignition cycle. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 186, Automatic Transmission 0 182, and Cruise Control 0 190. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE

Caution

Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating, or the transmission can be damaged. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty.

This message displays along with a chime 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.

Vehicle Reminder Messages

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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Vehicle Personalization This vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on the DIC. The default settings for the customization features were set when the vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since then. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. To change customization preferences, use the following procedure.

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Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place

the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off.

2. Press U to enter the feature

settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURE SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display. Before entering the menu, make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).

Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle:

DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language other than English has been set. This feature allows you to change the language in which the DIC messages appear to English.

Press U until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to display all DIC messages in English.

LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear.

Press U until the LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default) : All messages will appear in English. FRANCAIS : All messages will appear in French. ESPANOL : All messages will appear in Spanish. ARABIC : All messages will appear in Arabic. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. A beep will sound once a language has been selected.

AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the doors will automatically lock.

Press U until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default) : The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AT VEHICLE SPEED : The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for three seconds. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

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To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock.

Press U until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: OFF : None of the doors will automatically unlock. DRIVER AT KEY OUT : Only the driver door will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. DRIVER IN PARK : Only the driver door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).

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ALL AT KEY OUT : All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default) : All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 25.

Press U until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings:

OFF : There will be no feedback when you press Q on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS ONLY : The exterior lamps will flash when you press Q on the RKE transmitter. HORN ONLY : The horn will sound on the second press of Q on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default) : The exterior lamps will flash when you press Q on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound when Q is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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transmitter. You will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 25.

Press U until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF : The exterior lamps will not flash when you press K on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS ON (default) : The exterior lamps will flash when you press K on the RKE transmitter. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the doors will be delayed. When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. The key must be out of the ignition for this feature to work. You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or Q on the RKE transmitter twice. See Delayed Locking 0 29.

Press U until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: OFF : There will be no delayed locking of the vehicle's doors. ON (default) : The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door is closed.

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.

Press U until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: OFF : The exterior lamps will not turn on. 10 SECONDS (default) : The exterior lamps will stay on for 10 seconds. 1 MINUTE : The exterior lamps will stay on for one minute.

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2 MINUTES : The exterior lamps will stay on for two minutes. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lamps turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Press U until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: OFF : The exterior lamps will not turn on when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.

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ON (default) : If it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. The lamps will remain on for 20 seconds or until Q on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 25. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime.

Press U until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: NORMAL : The chime volume will be set to a normal level.

LOUD : The chime volume will be set to a loud level. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. There is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings.

Press U until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: RESTORE ALL (default) : The customization features will be set to their factory default settings. DO NOT RESTORE : The customization features will not be set to their factory default settings.

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. A 40 second time period has

elapsed with no selection made.

To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu.

Press U until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display. Press V once to exit the menu.

If you do not exit, pressing U will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: . The vehicle is no longer in

ON/RUN.

. The 3 or T DIC buttons are

pressed.

. The end of the feature settings

menu is reached and exited.

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Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 123
Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 126
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Lighting Features

Entry/Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Battery Load Management . . . 128
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 129

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. There are four positions: O (Off) : Briefly turn the control to this position to turn the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) off or back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works for vehicles that are shifted into the P (Park) position. AUTO (Automatic) : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.

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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. If the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on, the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. If the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will continue to stay on. To prevent the battery from being drained, turn the control to the O position. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

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Exterior Lamps Off Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to O or AUTO and then back on, or close and re‐open the door. In the auto mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or may remain on until the headlamp delay ends, if enabled in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Exit Lighting” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117.

Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer) : Pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Then release it.

The DRL system comes on in daylight when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamp control is in

the AUTO position.

. The shift lever is not in P (Park). . The light sensor determines it is

daytime.

When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. The automatic headlamp system automatically switches from DRL to the headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to O and then release it. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in the P (Park) position, before the DRL can be turned off.

This instrument cluster light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low‐beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off.

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.

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Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO, the automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps, along with the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in the P (Park) position, before the automatic headlamp system can be turned off.

The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the system will come on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp system so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately 30 seconds for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as

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bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 127. 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 P 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. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work.

G (Turn Signals) : An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. The turn signal automatically flashes three times and if the Tow/Haul Mode is active it flashes six times. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second causes the turn signals to flash continually until the lever is released. The lever returns to its starting position when released.

If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 244. 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 and the message TURN SIGNAL ON also appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Lamp Messages 0 113. To turn off the chime and message, move the turn signal lever to the off position.

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Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The instrument panel brightness knob extends when D is pressed. To manually turn on the dome lamps, press D then turn the knob clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed. Dome Lamp Override The E DOME OFF button is above the instrument panel brightness knob.

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Instrument Panel Illumination Control The knob for this feature is to the left of the steering column.

D (Instrument Panel Lights) : Push the knob to extend and then turn clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. This only works if the headlamps or parking lamps are on.

The dome lamp override sets the dome lamps to remain off or come on automatically when a door is opened. E DOME OFF : Press this button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

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Reading Lamps If equipped with reading lamps, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.

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Entry/Exit Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the E DOME OFF button is in the extended position, when a door is opened, or the key is removed from the ignition.

Battery Load Management The vehicle may have Electric Power Management (EPM) that 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. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information

Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move 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 Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM. If this messages displays, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 0 110.

Battery Power Protection This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. This helps to prevent the battery from running down.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 131
Overview (AM-FM Radio) . . . . . 131
Overview (Radio with

CD/MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 139

Audio Players

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

OnStar System

OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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.

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 0 164. To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 179.

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Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

Overview (AM-FM Radio)

1.

4 (Information) . Press to show information

on the current station or track.

2. FAV (Favorites Pages)

. Press to scroll through the

favorite pages.

3. MENU

. Press to set the number of

favorite pages.

. Press to select the Speed

Compensation Volume setting.

. Press to turn Auto Page

Text Information on or off.

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4. Buttons 1 - 6

. Saves and selects favorite

stations.

5. EQ (Equalizer)

. Press to adjust the

equalizer. 6. f (Tone/Tune)

. Press to set the bass,

midrange, treble, fade, and balance.

. Turn to manually select

radio stations.

7. CAT (Category)

. Press to display a list of XM

categories.

8. Auxiliary Input Jack (If

Equipped) . Use to connect external

audio devices.

9. SRCE

. Press to scroll through

auxiliary devices, AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped.

10. \ FWD (Forward)

. Press and hold to fast

forward through a track.

11. s REV (Reverse)

. Press and hold to go

backward fast through a track.

12. P (Power/Volume) . Press to turn the

infotainment system on or off.

. Turn to adjust the volume.

13. ¨ SEEK

. Seeks the next station.

14. © SEEK

. Seeks the previous station.

15. H (Clock)

. Press to set the clock

and date.

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Overview (Radio with CD/MP3)

1.

4 (Information) . Press to show information

on the current station or track.

2. FAV (Favorites Pages)

. Press to scroll through the

favorite pages.

3. MENU

. Press to set the number of

favorite pages.

. Press to select the Speed

Compensation Volume setting.

. Press to turn Auto Page

Text Information on or off.

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4. Buttons 1 - 6

. Saves and selects favorite

stations.

5. EQ (Equalizer)

. Press to adjust the

equalizer. 6. f (Tone/Tune)

. Press to set the bass,

midrange, treble, fade, and balance.

. Turn to manually select

radio stations.

7. CAT (Category)

. Press to display a list of XM

categories.

8. Z EJECT

. Press to eject the

loaded CD.

9. Auxiliary Input Jack (If

Equipped) . Use to connect external

audio devices.

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10. CD/AUX

. Press to scroll through selecting the CD or an auxiliary device. 11. \ FWD (Forward)

. Press and hold to fast

forward through a track.

12. s REV (Reverse)

. Press and hold to go

backward fast through a track.

13. P (Power/Volume) . Press to turn the

infotainment system on or off.

. Turn to adjust the volume.

14. ¨ SEEK