Congratulations on your purchase of a Silverado or Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid. Please read this information about
your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that
your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner
Manual for easy reference.
DRIVING YOUR HYBRID
Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Typical Hybrid Sounds . . . . . . . . .2
Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Automatic Engine Stop/Start
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Engine Will Remain
Running When . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Engine Will Restart When . . .4
Maximizing Fuel Economy . . . . . .4
Hybrid Energy Storage System . .4
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . .4
Electric Air Conditioning
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hybrid System Information . . . . .5
Emergency/First Responders . . .5
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .7
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .8
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .9
Content Theft-Deterrent
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
COMFORT
Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sun Visor Adjustment . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Climate Controls . . . .11
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . .12
Navigation Entertainment
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
XM
®
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Bluetooth
®
System . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .16
Rear Seat Audio System . . . . . . .16
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp
System/Exterior Lamps
and Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . .17
Auto Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .19
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .20
Tonneau Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
StabiliTrak
®
– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .22
Resetting the Oil Life System . .23
Refueling the Vehicle . . . . . . . . .23
Hybrid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .24
Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Getting to Know Your Silverado/Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid
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Your Silverado or Sierra 2-Mode Hybrid
drives just like a regular vehicle, but it
has several fuel-saving features that
increase vehicle efficiency and maximize
fuel economy. The hybrid features of
your vehicle are enabled after the
engine warms up to proper operating
temperature.
Your 2-Mode Hybrid vehicle includes
electric motors housed in the electrically
variable hybrid transmission, a Vortec
V8 engine with Active Fuel Manage-
ment
™
and a 300-volt Energy Storage
System. The V8 engine is not designed
for E85 fuel.
A sophisticated electronic control
module selects the most efficient mode
of operation based on the amount of
power demanded by the driver and
battery charge level.
In the first mode, under light accelera-
tion and at speeds up to 30 mph, the
vehicle may be powered by only the
electric motors, the engine, or a
combination of both.
The fuel-saving electric-only feature is
referred to as Auto Stop. It will turn off
the engine until the driver requests
increased power or the hybrid battery
needs charging.
The second mode is used primarily at
highway speeds and when trailering, in
conjunction with the engine’s Active Fuel
Management, to optimize fuel economy
while providing power when conditions
demand it.
The hybrid battery stores power for use
when the vehicle’s engine is off while in
Auto Stop mode and supplies power for
the various electric motors used in the
2-Mode Hybrid system. The hybrid bat-
tery is recharged by the vehicle during
deceleration and while braking. It does
not need to be plugged into an
electrical outlet.
Hybrid System
DRIVING YOUR HYBRID
Typical Hybrid Sounds
Your hybrid vehicle has several electric
motors, including the motors in the
transmission that help power the vehicle
and those in the Hybrid Energy Storage
System. At times, you may hear these
motors start up or stop, and they might
produce a slight whirring, humming or
blowing sound typical of electric motors.
These are normal sounds found on a
hybrid vehicle and may be more notice-
able when the vehicle is operating in the
Auto Stop mode with the engine off.
Your hybrid vehicle also does not make
an audible starter noise when starting
the vehicle. Therefore, it may seem to
take slightly longer to start than a non-
hybrid vehicle. If the key is not held
in the start position long enough, the
vehicle will not start, but the instrument
panel cluster warning lights will illumi-
nate, requiring the key to be turned to
the start position again. You may also
experience a slight hesitation when
selecting Reverse after starting the
vehicle.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
The economy gauge shows when
vehicle fuel economy is being maxi-
mized. Driving with the needle in the
solid green area indicates driving
behavior that maximizes fuel economy.
Accelerating too aggressively will move
the needle to the right, while braking too
aggressively will move the needle to the
left. Either of these behaviors will move
the needle outside the green area,
indicating less fuel efficient driving.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
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Economy Gauge
The automatic engine stop/start feature,
known as Auto Stop, turns off the engine
at lower speeds until the Hybrid Energy
Storage System needs charging or the
driver requests increased power.
While the vehicle is in Auto Stop mode,
the needle on the tachometer moves
to the AUTO STOP position. The oil
pressure gauge also will drop to zero.
While lightly accelerating, the vehicle will
be propelled only by the electric motors.
During heavy acceleration, both the
engine and electric motors supply
power. A sensation similar to a transmis-
sion gear change may be felt as the
Automatic Engine Stop/Start
Operation
The Engine Will Remain
Running When:
The engine will remain running under
certain conditions. Some conditions that
will lead to an engine Auto Stop override
include:
• Driving in Reverse.
• The engine or transmission is not yet
warmed up.
• The transmission temperature or
Energy Storage System (ESS)
temperature is high.
• The engine is required to run to help
achieve the selected climate control
heating and/or cooling setting.
• The Hybrid ESS charge is low.
• The hood is not fully closed.
• The Check Engine light is illuminated.
• When playing the radio or using
electrical accessories with the vehicle
off, do not leave the key in the ACC
position for more than 30 minutes.
Instead, leave the vehicle running
and rely on the Auto Stop feature to
supply power.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
vehicle changes between electric
power and engine power.
While in Auto Stop, all of the regular
vehicle features are available, such as
power steering and brakes, the audio
system and power accessories.
After parking the vehicle and turning off
the engine by rotating the key to the Off
position, the tachometer needle will
move to the Off position.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
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Hybrid Energy Storage System
Your vehicle has a standard 12-volt
battery located under the hood, and a
300-volt Hybrid Energy Storage System
(ESS) located under the second-row
seat. The Hybrid ESS provides power
to the electric motors and will recharge
itself as necessary when idling, driving,
and/or when braking efficiently. The
vehicle will charge and discharge the
high voltage ESS when it is most
efficient to do so.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking recaptures some of
the energy from the moving vehicle when
coasting or braking and turns it into elec-
trical energy. This energy is stored in the
Along with the advanced technology of
the 2-Mode Hybrid, your driving behav-
ior is a big contributor to your vehicle’s
fuel economy. Modifying your driving
habits will improve your fuel mileage.
Here are several fuel-saving tips:
• Combine short trips to minimize cold
engine starts, which reduce fuel
economy.
• Avoid quick starts and stops.
• Accelerate moderately and drive at
a steady speed.
• Anticipate traffic flow and brake
moderately or coast.
• Use the air conditioning and defrost
modes only when necessary.
Maximizing Fuel Economy
• Minimize electrical accessory opera-
tion by turning off items such as the
rear defogger when they are not
needed.
• Use the remote start feature sparingly
(if equipped). This feature turns the
engine on, consuming fuel at idle.
• Do not warm up the engine by idling.
Even on the coldest days, driving will
help the engine warm up faster.
• Selecting the AUTO feature on 4WD
models is less economical than 2WD.
• Unload unnecessary cargo to reduce
the amount of weight in the vehicle.
• Regularly check and maintain proper
tire pressure.
• Maintain your vehicle to keep it
running cleaner and more efficiently.
With the engine off in Auto Stop mode,
certain conditions will require the engine
to restart. Some conditions that will lead
to an engine restart include:
• The accelerator pedal is applied,
demanding heavy acceleration.
This will not occur when the vehicle
is in Park.
• The engine is required to run to help
achieve the selected climate control
heating and/or cooling setting.
• The Hybrid Energy Storage System
charge becomes low and requires
recharging.
• Shifting into Reverse.
• When the hood is unlatched or open.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
The Engine Will Restart When:
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Your vehicle has an electrically powered
air conditioning compressor that
provides continuous air conditioning
operation and passenger comfort while
the engine cycles on and off.
When operating the climate control
system, select the AUTO mode and the
desired temperature setting to allow the
system to automatically adjust fan speed
and airflow direction. In the AUTO mode,
the system adjusts to make the most
efficient use of electrical power.
To get the most engine off time and the
highest fuel savings, select a higher
temperature setting or turn off the air
conditioning. Continuous air conditioning
use can cause the engine to start more
frequently when in the Auto Stop mode.
Due to the quiet operation of the
vehicle, especially when the engine has
turned off, some noise may be heard
occasionally from the air conditioning
compressor.
Electric Air Conditioning
Compressor
To view the hybrid system information
on the Navigation Entertainment System
(if equipped), press the MENU hard key,
and then touch the Hybrid screen button.
The hybrid screen has icons of an
engine, battery, transmission and
wheels. While the vehicle is in operation,
these icons will change color indicating
the source of power to the transmission
and, ultimately, the wheels. Power can
be provided entirely by the engine,
electric motors, or a combination of
both. An icon will also indicate when
the battery is being recharged by the
regenerative braking system. A text box
at the bottom of the screen will indicate
the current method of power.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
Hybrid System Information
(if equipped)
In emergency situations, First
Responders can disable the 300-volt
Hybrid Energy Storage System by cutting
the 12-volt battery cables that are clearly
labeled in the engine compartment.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
Emergency/First Responders
vehicle’s Hybrid Energy Storage System
for use by the hybrid system, contributing
to increased fuel economy.
The computer-controlled braking system
blends the operation of regenerative
braking with the conventional hydraulic
disc brakes. The system applies the
brakes through a high pressure accu-
mulator. You may hear the motor-driven
pump when it recharges the accumulator
pressure. This recharging cycle is normal.
Pumping the brake pedal repeatedly uses
the reserved accumulator pressure more
quickly.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
Refer to the Automatic Climate Controls
section for information about the fea-
tures of the climate controls.
See your Hybrid Owner Manual.
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel
The main features of the instrument
panel include:
A. Driver Information Center Buttons
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Shift Lever
E. Daytime Running Lamp Sensor
F. Audio System/Navigation
Entertainment System (if equipped)
G. Exterior Lamps Control
H. Dome Lamp Off Button/Instrument
Panel Brightness Knob
I. Cruise Control Buttons
J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
K. Horn
L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
M. Automatic Transfer Case Control
(if equipped – 4WD only)
N. 12-Volt Accessory Power Outlets
O. StabiliTrak Button
P. Rear Parking Assist Button
Q. Climate Controls
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s
operation. It is important to read your
Owner Manual and become familiar with
the information being relayed to you
by the lights, gauges and indicators,
as well as what action can be taken to
ensure safety and to prevent damage.
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know at a glance
how your vehicle is running. It includes
these key features:
A. Economy Gauge
B. Auto Stop Mark
C. StabiliTrak Indicator Light
D. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
E. Security Light
F. Tachometer
G. Check Engine Light
H. Speedometer
I. Safety Belt Reminder Light
J. Oil Pressure Gauge
NLKM
K. Fuel Gauge
L. Driver Information Center/Odometer
M. Airbag Readiness Light
N. Antilock Brake System Warning Light
O. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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(Set/Reset): Press this button to set
or reset certain vehicle functions and
to acknowledge DIC messages.
Customization Features
To customize features:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the
ignition.
2. Press the (Customization) button
to display available customization
features.
3. With the desired customization
feature displayed, press the
(Set/Reset) button to access the
feature settings.
4. Press the button to scroll through
the available settings.
5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the button to select it.
6. Press the button to scroll to the
next feature.
7. To exit the Feature Settings menu,
press the button until EXIT
FEATURE SETTINGS is displayed
and then press , or press the
button or the button.
Customization features may include:
• Display Language
• Auto Door Lock
• Auto Door Unlock
• Remote Door Lock
• Remote Door Unlock
• Delay Door Lock
• Exit Lighting
• Approach Lighting
• Chime Volume
• Remote Start (if equipped)
• Factory Settings
• Exit Feature Settings
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Driver Information Center
Your vehicle’s Driver Information
Center (DIC) provides vehicle informa-
tion, vehicle feature customization
(if equipped), and vehicle warning
messages. The DIC messages will be
shown on the instrument panel cluster
display.
DIC Buttons
The following
DIC buttons are
located on the
left side of the
instrument panel
cluster:
(Trip/Fuel):
Press this button
to display the
outside tempera-
ture, compass, odometer, trip odometer,
fuel range, average economy, fuel used,
timer, transmission temperature,
instantaneous economy, Active Fuel
Management™, and battery voltage.
(Vehicle Information): Press
this button to display the oil life,
English/Metric units, tire pressures,
engine hours, Remote Keyless Entry
programming and compass settings.
(Customization): Press this button to
customize certain vehicle features to your
preference.
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Compass Operation
Refer to your Owner Manual to adjust
for compass variance when traveling on
a long-distance trip or to calibrate the
compass.
Warning Lights
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
messages (depending on optional equip-
ment) as well as warnings if a problem
is sensed in a vehicle system.
• To acknowledge a message and clear
it from the display, press any of the
DIC buttons. Some urgent messages
cannot be cleared from the DIC
display.
If you have a current OnStar
subscription and a warning message
appears, you can press the blue OnStar
button and speak to an OnStar Advisor.
In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can
access certain diagnostic information
and can tell you how serious the condi-
tion is and what you should do about it.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Your vehicle’s warning lights
provide critical information that can
prevent damage to your vehicle. Review
your Owner Manual to become familiar
with the information and the action
required.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter includes the following functions:
(Lock): Press this button to lock all
the doors. RKE feedback (light flash
and/or horn chirp) can be programmed
using the DIC.
(Unlock): Press this button to unlock
the driver’s door. If the button is pressed
again within five seconds, all remaining
doors will unlock. RKE feedback (light
flash and/or horn chirp) can be pro-
grammed using the DIC.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press this button to locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps will flash and the
horn will sound three times.
Press and hold the button to activate
the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps
will flash and the horn will sound for
30 seconds. Press the button again or
turn the ignition to Run to cancel the
panic alarm.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
The power and manual seat controls are
located on the outboard side of the seat.
Lumbar Adjustment
• Turn the manual lumbar adjustment
knob (A) to adjust lumbar support.
Power Seat Adjustment
• Use the power seat control (B) to
move the seat forward or rearward
and to raise or lower the front or rear
of the seat cushion.
Recline Adjustment
• Lift the manual recline adjustment
lever (C) to adjust the position of the
seatback.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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OnStar
®
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may feature the OnStar
Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel
OnStar Directions & Connections Plan,
with one year of OnStar service from the
date you purchased your new vehicle.
OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,
such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic
Crash Response, and Hands-Free
Calling. In addition, most vehicles can
get driving directions using Turn-by-Turn
Navigation or Destination Download.
OnStar Advisors can send a planned
route to your vehicle and, as you
approach a turn, instructions play over
the speakers or are displayed on the
navigation screen (if equipped).
Press the OnStar button to ask an
OnStar Advisor about the service plan
you have or to upgrade your plan. For
more information, refer to your OnStar
Owner’s Guide, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827), or visit onstar.com.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
COMFORT
Seat Adjustments
To help block the glare of the sun, the
sun visor can be detached from the
center mount and moved along the
slide rod.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
ABC
Sun Visor Adjustment
The content theft-deterrent alarm system
will not be armed or disarmed if the
doors are locked or unlocked with a key
or the manual door lock.
• To arm the system, lock the doors
using the RKE transmitter. The
security light on the instrument panel
cluster will flash for approximately
30 seconds and then turn off,
indicating the alarm is activated.
• To disarm the system, unlock the
doors using the RKE transmitter.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Content Theft-Deterrent System
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(Airflow Mode): Press the up or
down button to change the direction
of the airflow as well as to select the
defog mode.
PASS (Passenger Temperature
Control): Press this button to turn off
the passenger temperature setting.
(Air Conditioning): Press this
button to turn the air conditioning system
on or off.
(Recirculation): Press this button
to recirculate inside air through the
vehicle. This mode keeps outside air
from entering the vehicle.
(Outside Air): Press this button to
allow outside air to enter the vehicle.
(Defrost): Press this button to
direct most of the air to the windshield
and some air to the side window outlets.
(Rear Window Defogger)
(if equipped): Press this button to
activate the rear window defogger and
the heated outside rearview mirrors
(if equipped). The defogger and/or
heated mirrors will shut off automatically
or can be turned off by pressing the
button again.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Climate Controls
The automatic climate control system
is able to maintain the desired individual
temperature for the driver and front
seat passenger. The system adjusts
the airflow mode, fan speed, air condi-
tioning and recirculation functions to
reach the set temperature(s) as quickly
as possible.
To set the automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Set the driver’s and front passenger’s
temperature using the + or – temper-
ature buttons.
Manual Operation
To operate the system manually, use the
following controls:
(On/Off): Press this button to turn the
system on or off.
+ – (Temperature Control): Press the
+ or – temperature button(s) to raise or
lower the temperature setting(s).
(Fan): Press the up or down arrow to
increase or decrease fan speed.
While most of the features on your radio
will look familiar, following are some that
may be new:
(Power/Volume): Press this knob to
turn the system on or off. Turn the knob
to adjust the volume.
(Tune): Turn this knob to select radio
stations or, when a CD is playing, to
select a track or MP3 file. Press the
knob to adjust the tone (bass/treble) or
speakers (balance/fade).
(Information): Press this button to
switch the display between the radio
station frequency and the time. If
equipped, press this button to display
additional text information related to the
current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3
song.
BAND: Press this button to switch to
AM, FM, or XM (if equipped). With a CD
playing, press this button to switch to
the radio.
CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD
instead of the radio. Press again and the
system will automatically search for an
auxiliary input device such as a portable
audio player.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features
(Non-Navigation Radios only)
FAV (Favorite): Press this button to go
through up to six pages of any combina-
tion (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of
preset favorite radio stations. On each
page, up to six stations are available by
using the six pushbuttons below the
radio display.
MENU: Press this button to access the
radio setup menu.
CAT (Category): Press this button to
find XM stations (if equipped) within a
desired category.
Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audio
player, such as an MP3 player or a
cassette player, can be connected to the
auxiliary input jack located on the radio.
Press the CD/AUX button to begin
playing audio from the player over the
vehicle speakers. To optimize speaker
volume, fully increase the volume on the
portable audio player.
Setting Favorite Stations
Before setting your favorite stations,
shift the vehicle into Park.
You can set up to six pages of any com-
bination (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped)
of favorite radio stations, with up to six
stations stored on each page.
Note: Engaging in extended searching
for specific audio stations or songs by
using buttons and knobs — or giving
extended attention to entertainment
tasks — can lead you to look away from
the road frequently or for prolonged
periods, which may cause you to miss
seeing things on the road that you need
to see. Avoid engaging in extended
searching for specific items while driving.
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To set the number of favorite station
pages:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
radio setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below
the FAV 1–6 label on the radio
display.
3. Select the desired number of favorite
station pages.
4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations for
the chosen number of pages.
To store favorite stations:
1. Press the BAND button to select the
band (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped).
2. Tune in the desired radio station.
3. Press the FAV button to display the
page where the station is to be
stored.
4. Press and hold one of the six push-
buttons until a beep sounds.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton
on each page.
Setting the Time
To set the time:
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press the (Clock) button. Or,
if equipped, press the MENU button
until the clock option is displayed;
and then press the pushbutton locat-
ed under the clock option label. The
HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels will
appear on the display.
3. Press the pushbutton under any of
the labels to be changed.
4. Press the pushbutton again, the right
SEEK arrow or the FWD button to
increase the numbers. Press the left
SEEK arrow or the REV button to
decrease the numbers. Rotating the
(Tune) knob also will increase or
decrease the selected label.
5. Press the Clock or MENU button
again to set the currently displayed
time and date.
Radio Data System
When you tune to a Radio Data System
(RDS) station, the station name or
call letters will appear on the display
instead of the frequency. Depending
on the RDS station, additional text infor-
mation may be available by pressing the
(Information) button.
RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. RDS relies on receiving
specific information from these stations
and will work only when the information
is available.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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The Navigation Entertainment System
provides you with detailed maps of all
major highways and roads throughout
the United States and Canada. In
addition, the system offers a variety of
enhanced audio features and hybrid
system information.
To operate the system, press the hard
keys next to the touch screen to access
the main menus. Touch the words or
commands shaped like a button in the
on-screen menus and submenus to
select system functions.
The controls and hard keys of the
system include:
(Power/Volume): Press this knob to
turn the system on or off. Turn the knob
to adjust the volume.
(Tune/Sound): Press this knob to
change tone/speaker positions or audio
settings. Turn the knob to tune in a radio
station.
NAV (Navigation): Press this key to
view the map screen.
DEST (Destination): Press this key to
access the destination entry screen.
RPT (Navigation Repeat): Press this
key to repeat the last voice guidance
prompt.
Navigation Entertainment
System (if equipped)
FAV (Favorite): Press this key to
access the preset radio stations.
AUDIO: Press this key to access the full
audio screen.
MENU: Press this key to adjust features
for sound, radio, navigation, and the
display.
(SEEK): Press these keys to
seek radio stations, CD tracks or DVD
chapters.
Setting Radio Station Presets
You can set up to six pages of any com-
bination (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped)
of preset radio stations, with up to five
stations on each page.
To set the number of favorite station
pages:
1. Press the MENU hard key to access
the menu screen.
2. Touch the Radio screen button.
3. Touch the FAV (Number of Preset
Pages) screen button.
4. Touch the desired number of preset
pages.
To preset radio stations:
1. Press the AUDIO hard key to access
the audio source screen and select
the desired band (AM, FM, or XM,
if equipped).
Note: Engaging in extended searching
for specific audio stations or songs by
using buttons and knobs — or giving
extended attention to entertainment
tasks — can lead you to look away from
the road frequently or for prolonged
periods, which may cause you to miss
seeing things on the road that you need
to see. Avoid engaging in extended
searching for specific items while driving.
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows
users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell
phone to make and receive hands-free
phone calls using the vehicle’s audio
system, microphone and controls. The
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth sys-
tem before it can be used in the vehicle.
Not all phones will support all functions.
Visit www.chevrolet.com/bluetooth
or www.gmc.com/bluetooth for more
information.
For instructions on how to use the system,
see Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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XM
®
Radio
XM Radio offers more than 170
channels of digital-quality sound that
goes wherever you go — coast to coast.
After a free three-month trial sub-
scription, activation fee and service
subscription fees apply. Service is based
in the continental United States and
Canada. For more information, visit
XM online at www.XMradio.com or
call 1-800-929-2100.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Bluetooth
®
System (if equipped)
2. Use the SEEK hard keys or the Tune
knob to select a station.
3. Press the FAV hard key to select the
desired page of presets (up to six
pages).
4. Touch and hold one of the five radio
preset screen buttons until a beep
sounds or the station is displayed on
the screen button.
Entering a Destination
Before entering a navigation destination,
shift the vehicle into Park.
To set a destination by entering a street
address:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Set or verify the search area corre-
sponds with the final destination.
3. Touch the Address Entry screen
button.
4. Touch the City or Street screen
button and use the on-screen
alpha keypad to enter the city or
street name.
5. Touch the List screen button to select
the desired city or street from a list of
matches with the same name.
6. Touch the House # screen button and
enter the house number.
7. Touch the Go screen button to enter
as a destination.
8. Touch the Start Guidance screen
button.
See your Navigation Entertainment System Owner
Manual.
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The Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system
allows front seat and rear seat passen-
gers to listen to different entertainment
sources at the same time using the rear
seat controls and wired headphones
(not supplied) or wireless headphones
(if equipped).
• Press the SRCE (Source) button to
select an entertainment source.
• Turn the left or right volume knob to
adjust the volume of the left or right
wired headphones.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Rear Seat Audio System
(if equipped)
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
The following
audio controls
are located on
the right side
of the steering
wheel:
+ – (Volume):
Pull up on the
+ or – button
to increase or
decrease the
volume.
(Next/Previous/End): Press the
up or down arrow to go to the
next or previous radio station stored as
a favorite or, when a CD is playing, to
the next or previous track. Press the
(End) button to end or reject an
OnStar or Bluetooth call.
SRCE (Source): Press this button
to switch between AM, FM, XM
(if equipped), CD and AUX. Press
and hold the button for one second to
initiate the navigation system voice
recognition (if equipped).
(Seek): Press this button to go to the
next radio station.
(Mute/Push to Talk): Press this
button to mute the vehicle speakers.
Press and hold the button for two sec-
onds to interact with the OnStar or
Bluetooth system (if equipped).
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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The Automatic Headlamp System turns
on the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
in the daytime and the headlamps and
other exterior lamps at night or when
necessary.
The system
uses a light
sensor,
located on
top of the
instrument
panel, to
determine
light condi-
tions. For
proper operation, avoid placing any
objects on or near the sensor.
Exterior Lamps Control
The exterior lamps control knob, located
on the left side of the instrument panel,
can be rotated to the following positions:
AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control):
This position turns on the Automatic
Headlamp System and DRLs.
(Off/On): Turn the knob to this posi-
tion to turn off the Automatic Headlamp
System and DRLs. Turn the knob to this
position again to turn them on.
(Parking Lamps): This position
turns on the parking lamps and
taillamps.
(Headlamps): This position turns on
the headlamps and other exterior lamps.
CONVENIENCE
Automatic Headlamp
System/Exterior Lamps
and Interior Lamps
Auto Turn Signal
The turn signal lever includes an auto-
matic lane change signal feature.
• To signal a lane change, raise or
lower the lever until the arrow on the
instrument panel cluster starts to
flash; then release the lever. The
turn signal will automatically
flash three times.
• To signal a turn, move the lever all
the way up or down.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Interior Lamps
The following interior lamp controls are
located on the left side of the instrument
panel:
(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Turn this pop-out knob to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob fully clockwise to turn on
the dome lamps and cargo lamps.
(Dome Lamp Override): Press in
this button to have the dome
lamps remain off when a door is open.
Press the button again to have the
dome lamps turn on automatically when
a door is open.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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The controls for the windshield wipers
are located on the multifunction lever
on the left side of the steering column.
The wipers band can be rotated to the
following positions:
(Mist): Rotate the band down to this
position to turn the wipers on for one
wipe.
(Off): Rotate the band to this position
to turn off the wipers.
(Delay): Rotate the band up to one
of the delay settings to adjust the
amount of delay between wipes. The
wipers activate more often as the band
is rotated upward. The wipers will only
wipe once if it is not raining and the
vehicle is equipped with the
Rainsense™ II System.
(Low): Rotate the band up to this
position for steady, low-speed wipes.
(High): Rotate the band up to this
position for rapid, high-speed wipes.
(Washer): Push the paddle on top
of the multifunction lever to spray wash-
er fluid on the windshield.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Windshield Wipers Cruise Control
The following
cruise control
buttons are
located on the
left side of the
steering
wheel:
(On/Off):
Press this
button to
turn the
cruise control
system on or off.
SET – (Set): Press this button to set a
speed, or to decrease the speed if the
system is active. When the cruise con-
trol speed is set, the cruise control light
will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
RES + (Resume): Press this button to
resume a set speed, or to increase the
speed if the system is active.
(Cancel): Press this button to
cancel the cruise control but retain the
set speed in memory.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Universal Home Remote
(if equipped)
The Universal Home Remote is a
combined universal transmitter and
receiver that can activate up to three
devices, such as garage door openers,
entry door locks, gates and security
systems. It’s recommended that you
read the instructions in your Owner
Manual completely before attempting to
program any of the three channels on
the Universal Home Remote. The
engine should be turned off when
programming the remote.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Do not use the Universal Home
Remote with any garage door opener
that does not have the “stop and
reverse” feature or any opener
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
This feature uses
ultrasonic sensors
built into the rear
bumper cover to
help you avoid col-
liding with objects
when parking the vehicle. It operates
only at speeds less than 5 mph.
The rear parking assist display is
located near the rear window on the
passenger side. The lights on the
display provide distance information.
Low-toned continuous beeps play out of
the speakers when objects are within
23 inches (0.6 m) of the rear bumper.
• To turn the system off or back on,
press the (Rear Parking Assist)
button located below the climate
controls on the instrument panel. The
indicator light will illuminate when the
system is off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Sunroof (if equipped)
The power sunroof switch, located on
the overhead console, includes these
features:
(Vent): From the closed position,
press and hold the rear of the switch
to vent the sunroof.
(Open): From the vent position,
press and hold the rear of the switch
to open the sunroof.
(Close): Press and hold the front of
the switch to close the sunroof.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(if equipped)
Note: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist system will not activate if you
have a trailer hitch or trailer attached to
your vehicle, or a bicycle or other object
is hanging out of your vehicle. The
system may also be disabled if dirt,
snow or ice builds up on the sensors.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted in
the ignition and turned to the Run posi-
tion before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start, do any of the
following:
• Press and hold the button until the
parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button. Press it
again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the Run position and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Remote Vehicle Start
(if equipped)
This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle by using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter. The engine will initially start and,
if it is not needed by the hybrid system,
will go into Auto Stop mode.
The remote start capability must be
turned on using the Driver Information
Center. The vehicle’s automatic climate
control system will default to a heating
or cooling mode based on outside
temperature.
Starting the Vehicle
To remote-start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle. (Transmitter range is within
approximately 200 feet of the
vehicle.)
2. Press and release the (Lock)
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Vehicle Start) button for
about four seconds. When the park-
ing lamps flash, release the button.
The engine will start and the parking
lamps will remain on. The engine will
continue running for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the
ignition, the hood is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated on the
instrument cluster.
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