Instruments and Controls for Your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Light Truck 2023

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Tilt and Telescoping Wheel  
Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel  
Controls  
Steering Wheel Adjustment  
To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering  
wheel, if equipped:  
To adjust the steering wheel, if equipped:  
1. Press the control up or down to tilt the  
steering wheel up or down.  
1. Pull the lever down.  
To adjust the steering wheel:  
1. Pull the lever down.  
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.  
2. Press the control rearward or forward to  
move the steering wheel closer or away  
from you.  
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or  
away from you.  
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.  
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering  
wheel in place.  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while  
driving.  
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering  
wheel in place.  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while  
driving.  
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( : If equipped, press to turn it on or off.  
A light next to the button displays when the  
feature is turned on.  
Heated Steering Wheel  
Windshield Wiper/Washer  
The steering wheel takes about  
three minutes to start heating.  
Remote Start Heated Steering Wheel  
If equipped with remote start, the heated  
steering wheel may turn on automatically  
during a remote start along with the heated  
seats when it is cold outside. The heated  
steering wheel indicator light may not  
come on.  
The windshield wiper control is on the turn  
signal lever.  
The windshield wipers are controlled by  
turning the band with N on it.  
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 49.  
Without Super Cruise  
Horn  
With the ignition on or in accessory mode,  
To sound the horn, press a on the  
steering wheel.  
turn the N band to select the wiper speed.  
HI : Use for fast wipes.  
LO : Use for slow wipes.  
3 : Turn the band up for more frequent  
intermittent wipes or down for less frequent  
intermittent wipes.  
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.  
1x : For a single wipe, briefly turn the N  
band down. For several wipes, hold the  
band down.  
With Super Cruise  
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information from the Global Positioning  
System (GPS) antenna, Electronic Stability  
Control (ESC), and vehicle speed information.  
L : Press L on the windshield wiper  
control to spray windshield washer fluid and  
activate the wipers. The front 360 degree  
viewing camera will also be washed,  
if equipped. The wipers will continue until  
L is released or the maximum wash time  
is reached. When L is released, additional  
wipes may occur depending on how long  
the windshield washer had been activated.  
See Washer Fluid 0 349 for information on  
filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.  
Warning  
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Before driving the vehicle, always clear  
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,  
washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the  
vehicle, including all lamps and windows.  
Reduced visibility from snow and ice  
buildup could lead to a crash.  
The compass system is designed to operate  
for a certain number of miles or degrees of  
turn before needing a signal from the GPS  
satellites. When the compass display shows  
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in  
an open area where it can receive a GPS  
signal. The compass system will  
Wipe Parking  
automatically determine when a GPS signal  
is restored and provide a heading again.  
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers  
are on LO, HI, or 3, they will  
immediately stop.  
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades  
before using them. If frozen to the  
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.  
Damaged blades should be replaced. See  
Wiper Blade Replacement 0 355.  
Clock  
If the windshield wiper control is ON then  
moved to OFF before the driver door is  
opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will  
restart and move to the base of the  
windshield.  
Set the time and date using the  
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under  
Settings (Base Radio) 0 175 or  
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper  
motor.  
Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0 177.  
Power Outlets  
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers  
are performing wipes due to windshield  
washing, the wipers continue to run until  
they reach the base of the windshield.  
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12-Volt Power Outlet  
In freezing weather, do not use the  
washer until the windshield is warmed.  
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice  
on the windshield, blocking your vision.  
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug  
in electrical equipment, such as a tablet or  
MP3 player.  
Compass  
The vehicle may have a compass display on  
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The  
compass receives its heading and other  
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If equipped, The vehicle has one 12-Volt  
accessory power outlet under the climate  
control system or in the center console.  
Caution (Continued)  
not in use and do not plug in equipment  
that exceeds the maximum 15 amp  
rating.  
Caution  
Do not insert metal objects such as USB  
cord plugs, electronic accessories, keys,  
or coins into the 12-volt power outlet.  
Objects may become hot, melt, or cause  
a spark damaging the outlet or the metal  
object. Only use compatible 12-volt power  
accessories in the power outlet.  
Certain power accessory plugs may not be  
compatible with the accessory power outlet  
and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses.  
If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.  
When adding electrical equipment, be sure  
to follow the proper installation instructions  
included with the equipment. See Add-On  
Electrical Equipment 0 328.  
Work Truck/Custom  
Warning  
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Caution  
Power is always supplied to the outlets.  
Do not leave electrical equipment  
plugged in when the vehicle is not in use  
because the vehicle could catch fire and  
cause injury or death.  
Hanging heavy equipment from the  
power outlet can cause damage not  
covered by the vehicle warranty. The  
power outlets are designed for accessory  
power plugs only, such as cell phone  
charge cords.  
Caution  
Power Outlet 110/120-Volt Alternating  
Current  
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in  
for an extended period of time while the  
vehicle is off will drain the battery.  
Always unplug electrical equipment when  
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If equipped, the vehicle has alternating  
current power outlets.  
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An indicator light on the outlet illuminates  
when power is provided to the outlet and  
no system fault is detected. The outlets will  
not operate when the ignition is off, the  
DC/AC switch is not pressed, or the plug is  
not fully seated into the outlet.  
If equipment is connected using more than  
400 watts or a system fault is detected, a  
protection circuit shuts off the power supply  
and the indicator light turns off.  
Do not use a power outlet with a missing or  
damaged cover.  
In Cab Power Outlet  
Truck Bed Power Outlet  
The power outlet is not designed for the  
following, and may not work properly if  
they are plugged in:  
When the ignition is on, power is supplied  
to the outlets after the DC/AC switch is  
pressed. A green indicator light on the DC/  
AC switch indicates when the DC/AC  
operation is active. One power outlet can be  
used with electrical equipment that uses a  
maximum of 400 watts. If both outlets are  
being used, 400 watts will be shared  
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Equipment with high initial peak wattage,  
such as compressor-driven refrigerators  
and electric power tools  
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Other equipment requiring an extremely  
stable power supply, such as  
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets  
and touch sensor lamps  
between the outlets. Ensure that all  
connected devices do not exceed 400 watts.  
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Medical equipment  
The power outlet can be turned off by  
pressing the DC/AC switch. The power outlet  
can be turned back on after 10 seconds,  
during which the indicator light on the  
switch will flash.  
Rear of the Center Console Outlet  
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The operating temperature is 40 °C (40 °F)  
to 85 °C (185 °F) for the charging system and  
0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.  
A charging stopped alert may be displayed  
on the infotainment screen, if the wireless  
charger or smartphone are outside of  
normal operating temperature. Charging will  
automatically resume when a normal  
operating temperature is reached.  
Wireless Charging  
If equipped and enabled, the vehicle has  
wireless charging on the center console in  
front of the cupholders. The system  
operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly charges  
one Qi compatible smartphone. The power  
output of the system is capable of charging  
at a rate up to 3 amp (15 W), as requested  
by the compatible smartphone. See Radio  
Frequency Statement 0 438.  
Warning  
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Remove all objects from the charger  
before charging your compatible  
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,  
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the  
smartphone and charger may become  
very hot.  
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To charge a compatible smartphone:  
Wireless charging may affect the  
operation of an implanted pacemaker or  
other medical devices. If you have one, it  
is recommended to consult with your  
doctor before using the wireless charging  
system.  
1. Confirm the smartphone is capable of  
wireless charging.  
2. Remove all objects from the charging  
pad. The system may not charge if there  
are any objects between the smartphone  
and charger.  
On the rare occasion that the charging  
system does not detect an object, and  
the object gets wedged between the  
smartphone and charger, remove the  
smartphone and allow the object to cool  
before removing it from the charger, to  
prevent burns.  
The vehicle must be on, in accessory mode,  
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be  
active. The wireless charging feature may  
not correctly indicate charging when the  
vehicle is in RAP, during a Bluetooth phone  
call, or when phone projection (e.g. Apple  
CarPlay / Android Auto) is active. See  
3. Place the smartphone face up against  
the rear of the charger.  
To maximize the charge rate, ensure the  
smartphone is fully seated and centered  
in the holder with nothing under it.  
A thick smartphone case may prevent  
the charger from working, or reduce the  
charging performance. See your dealer  
for additional information.  
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 216.  
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For vehicles with wireless phone projection,  
the smartphone may overheat during  
wireless charging. The smartphone may slow  
down, stop charging, or shut down to  
protect the battery. The phone may need to  
be removed from its case to prevent  
overheating. The ] may flash while the  
phone is cooling down enough for wireless  
charging to automatically resume. This is  
normal. Individual phone performance  
may vary.  
OSS Notice Information  
4. A green ] will appear on the  
infotainment display, next to the phone  
icon. This indicates that the smartphone  
is detected.  
To obtain the source code that is contained  
in this product, please visit  
the source code, all referred license terms,  
warranty disclaimers and copyright notices  
are available for download. LG Electronics  
will also provide open source code to you  
on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of  
performing such distribution (such as the  
cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon  
email request to opensource@lge.com. This  
offer is valid for three (3) years from the  
date on which you purchased the product.  
5. If a smartphone is placed on the charger  
and ] turns off or a yellow triangle  
appears, remove the smartphone and  
any objects from the pad. Turn the  
smartphone 180 degrees and wait a few  
seconds before placing/aligning it on the  
pad again.  
Software Acknowledgements  
6. If a smartphone is placed on the charger  
and a red circle appears, the charger  
and/or the smartphone is overheated.  
Remove the smartphone and any objects  
from the charger in order to cool the  
system.  
Certain Wireless Charging Module product  
from LG Electronics, Inc. ("LGE") contains the  
open source software detailed below. Refer  
to the indicated open source licenses (as are  
included following this notice) for the terms  
and conditions of their use.  
Freescale-WCT library  
Copyright (c) 2012-2014 Freescale  
Semiconductor, Inc.. All rights reserved.  
The smartphone may become warm during  
charging. This is normal. In warmer  
temperatures, the speed of charging may be  
reduced.  
Redistribution and use in source and binary  
forms, with or without modification, are  
permitted provided that the following  
conditions are met:  
1. Redistributions of source code must  
retain the above copyright notice, this  
list of conditions and the following  
disclaimer.  
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2. Redistributions in binary form must  
reproduce the above copyright notice,  
this list of conditions and the following  
disclaimer in the documentation and/or  
other materials provided with the  
distribution.  
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EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR  
SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS;  
OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER  
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,  
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR  
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR  
OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF  
THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF  
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH  
DAMAGE.  
Warning Lights, Gauges, and  
Indicators  
Warning lights and gauges can signal that  
something is wrong before it becomes  
serious enough to cause an expensive repair  
or replacement. Paying attention to the  
warning lights and gauges could prevent  
injury.  
3. Neither the name of the copyright holder  
nor the names of its contributors may be  
used to endorse or promote products  
derived from this software without  
specific prior written permission.  
Some warning lights come on briefly when  
the engine is started to indicate they are  
working. When one of the warning lights  
comes on and stays on while driving,  
or when one of the gauges shows there  
may be a problem, check the section that  
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs  
can be costly and even dangerous.  
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE  
COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS  
"AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN  
NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER  
OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
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Instrument Cluster (Base Level)  
English Base Level Shown, Metric Similar  
1. Tachometer 0 111  
7. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base  
Level) 0 127 or  
2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 112  
3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge  
0 113  
Driver Information Center (DIC)  
(Uplevel) 0 128  
4. Fuel Gauge 0 111  
5. Voltmeter Gauge 0 114  
6. Speedometer 0 111  
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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster  
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)  
The instrument cluster layout can be  
changed. There are four display  
configurations to choose from: Classic,  
Progressive, Digital, and Clean. The Classic,  
Progressive, and Digital, layouts may also be  
configured with one, two, or four gauges.  
See Lower Gaugesunder Options.The  
Clean layout will only display the fuel  
gauge. Use the steering wheel control to  
move between the different display zones  
and scroll through the different displays. See  
Display Layoutunder Options.”  
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Classic configuration displays a larger  
speedometer and tachometer on the far  
left and right sides of the display. There  
are info display areas inside of the  
speedometer and tachometer. The DIC  
area is located in the center of the  
display.  
English Classic Display Shown, Others and Metric Similar  
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Progressive configuration displays a  
smaller speedometer and tachometer on  
the far left and right sides of the display.  
There are info display areas inside of the  
speedometer and tachometer. The DIC  
area is larger and located in the center of  
the display.  
1. Speedometer 0 111  
2. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base  
Level) 0 127 or  
Driver Information Center (DIC)  
(Uplevel) 0 128  
3. Tachometer 0 111  
5. Voltmeter Gauge 0 114  
Transmission Temperature Gauge  
(Uplevel only) 0 114  
6. Fuel Gauge 0 111  
7. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge  
0 113  
4. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 112  
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Digital configuration displays the info  
display areas on the far left and right  
sides of the display. The DIC area is larger  
and located in the center of the display.  
Clean configuration is a simplified display  
that has a digital speed in the center. The  
DIC area is located on the far right of the  
display.  
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure  
is low, the value for that tire is shown in  
amber.  
Press o or p to access the instrument  
cluster applications. Use the thumbwheel to  
scroll through the list of available  
applications. Press the thumbwheel to select.  
Not all applications or features are available  
on all vehicles.  
Average Fuel Economy : Displays the  
approximate average liters per  
100 kilometers (L/100 km), kilometers per  
liter (km/L), or miles per gallon (mpg). This  
number is calculated based on the value  
recorded since the last time this menu item  
was reset in the Fuel Economy info page.  
This number reflects only the approximate  
average fuel economy that the vehicle has  
at that moment, and changes as driving  
conditions change.  
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Info App. This is where the selected Driver  
Information Center (DIC) displays can be  
viewed. See Driver Information Center  
(DIC) (Base Level) 0 127 or Driver  
Cluster Menu  
There are interactive display areas in the  
instrument cluster. Locations vary by the  
selected display layout.  
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128.  
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Audio  
Navigation  
Phone  
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the  
temperature of the automatic transmission  
fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees  
Fahrenheit (°F).  
Options  
Left/Right Side Info  
Information displayed here can be  
customized from the Options menu. See  
Optionsbelow.  
Drive Mode Enhanced : Displays the state of  
the drive mode, ride height, and transfer  
case. This info is only available as a right  
side option and is the default selection for  
the right side.  
Compass : If equipped, shows the direction  
the vehicle is heading. This info is the  
default option for the left side.  
None : Displays the info area as empty.  
Time & Outside Temperature : Displays the  
current time and outside air temperature.  
Use the right steering wheel control to open  
and scroll through the different items and  
displays.  
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate  
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is  
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in  
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Audio  
Lower Gauges : Choose one of three gauge  
configurations by pressing the thumbwheel  
while the desired item is highlighted. The  
selected configuration will be displayed at  
the bottom of the display.  
Once the speed is set, this feature can be  
turned off by pressing the thumbwheel  
while viewing this page. If the selected  
speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is  
displayed with a chime.  
Browse music, select from the favorites,  
or change the audio source. Use the  
thumbwheel to change the station or go to  
the next or previous track.  
Maximum displays fuel level, coolant  
temperature, engine oil pressure, and  
battery voltage. Transmission fluid  
temperature displays instead of battery  
voltage while in Tow Haul mode.  
Speed Sign Display : Shows sign  
information, which comes from a roadway  
database in the onboard navigation system,  
if equipped. The sign will show − −when  
offline maps are unavailable. See Maps  
0 160.  
Navigation  
If there is an active route, the Turn-by-Turn  
directions will appear on the Navigation  
Page, if there is no active route a compass  
will be displayed.  
Medium displays fuel level, and coolant  
temperature.  
Phone  
Head-up Display (HUD) : If equipped, this  
feature allows for adjusting the angle of the  
HUD image and changing or turning off the  
Speed Limit Sign.  
If there is no active phone call, view recent  
calls, or scroll through contacts.  
Minimum displays only the fuel level.  
Info Page Options : Press the thumbwheel  
to select the items to be displayed in the  
Info app. See Driver Information Center (DIC)  
(Base Level) 0 127 or Driver Information  
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128.  
Options  
HUD Rotation: Press the thumbwheel while  
Adjust Rotation is highlighted to enter  
Adjust Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of  
the HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to  
confirm and save the setting. This feature  
may only be available in P (Park).  
Use the thumbwheel to scroll through items  
in the Options menu.  
Display Layout : Choose Classic, Progressive,  
Digital, and Clean layout by pressing the  
thumbwheel while the desired item is  
highlighted. Exit the Layout menu by  
Units : Choose US or metric units by  
pressing the thumbwheel while the desired  
item is highlighted.  
Speed Limit Style: Press the thumbwheel  
while Speed Limit Style is highlighted to  
change the speed sign style or to turn it off.  
pressing o.  
Speed Warning : Allows the driver to set a  
speed that they do not want to exceed. To  
set the Speed Warning press the  
thumbwheel when Speed Warning is  
displayed. Use the thumbwheel to adjust  
the value and press to set the speed.  
Left/Right Side Info : Press the thumbwheel  
to select the items to be displayed in the  
display areas. See "Left/Right Side Info"  
previously in this section.  
Software Information : Displays open source  
software information.  
Reset To Defaults : Allows the driver to  
reset to default settings.  
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vehicle is on and can move. The engine  
could auto start at any time. When the  
indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off.  
Speedometer  
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in  
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles  
per hour (mph).  
When the engine is on, the tachometer will  
indicate the rpm. The tachometer may vary  
by several hundred rpm, during Auto Stop  
mode, when the engine is shutting off and  
restarting.  
Odometer  
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has  
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.  
Fuel Gauge  
Trip Odometer  
The trip odometer shows how far the  
vehicle has been driven since the trip  
odometer was last reset.  
English Base Level  
Metric Uplevel  
English Uplevel  
The trip odometer is accessed and reset  
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).  
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base  
Level) 0 127 or Driver Information Center  
(DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128.  
Tachometer  
The tachometer displays the engine speed in  
revolutions per minute (rpm).  
Metric Base Level  
For vehicles with the Stop/Start system,  
when the ignition is on, the tachometer  
indicates the vehicle status. When pointing  
to AUTO STOP, the engine is off but the  
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When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge  
indicates the approximate amount of fuel  
left in the tank.  
displayed with the approximate distance the  
vehicle can be driven without refueling. The  
fuel range estimate is based on an average  
of the vehicles fuel economy over recent  
driving history and the amount of fuel  
remaining in the fuel tank.  
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge  
pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel  
door is on.  
When the estimated fuel range is low, the  
range shows LOW and a message may also  
display in the Driver Information  
Center (DIC).  
When the indicator nears empty, the low  
fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel  
left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.  
The fuel gauge may:  
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge  
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Take a little more, or less fuel to fill up  
than it indicates. For example, the gauge  
may have indicated the tank is half full,  
but it actually takes a little more, or less  
than half the tank's capacity to fill  
the tank.  
Moves a little while turning a corner,  
speeding up, or braking.  
Takes a few seconds to stabilize after the  
ignition is turned on and goes back to  
empty when the ignition is turned off.  
English Base Level  
Metric Uplevel  
English Uplevel  
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These are normal conditions, none of which  
indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.  
Metric Base Level  
Fuel Range  
The uplevel instrument cluster has a  
estimated fuel range located in the bottom  
center of the display. The fuel range is  
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The engine oil pressure gauge shows the  
engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals)  
or psi (pounds per square inch) when the  
engine is running.  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
Gauge  
Caution  
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance  
can damage the engine. Driving with the  
engine oil low can also damage the  
engine. The repairs would not be covered  
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil  
level as soon as possible. Add oil if  
required, but if the oil level is within the  
operating range and the oil pressure is  
still low, have the vehicle serviced.  
Always follow the maintenance schedule  
for changing engine oil.  
Oil pressure can vary with engine speed,  
outside temperature, coolant temperature,  
and oil viscosity.  
On some models, the oil pump will vary  
engine oil pressure according to engine  
needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as  
the engine speed or load varies. This is  
normal. If the oil pressure warning light or  
Driver Information Center (DIC) message  
indicates oil pressure outside the normal  
operating range, check the engine oil as  
soon as possible.  
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the  
Duramax diesel supplement.  
Metric Base Level  
Uplevel  
See Engine Oil 0 339.  
This gauge displays while the lower gauges  
are configured to display four gauges. To  
change gauge configurations, see Options”  
under Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107  
or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.  
English Base Level  
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message appears in the Driver Information  
Center (DIC), the vehicle must be stopped  
and the cause checked. One possible cause is  
a low fluid level in the transmission.  
Transmission Temperature Gauge  
(Uplevel only)  
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.  
Metric Uplevel  
Metric Uplevel  
Voltmeter Gauge  
English Uplevel  
This gauge measures the temperature of the  
vehicle's engine coolant.  
English Uplevel  
While driving under normal operating  
conditions, if the needle moves into the red  
warning area, the engine is too hot. Pull off  
the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the  
engine as soon as possible.  
This gauge displays while the vehicle is in  
the Tow/Haul driver mode, and the lower  
gauges are configured to display four  
gauges. The transmission fluid temperature  
is also selectable as Left/Right side info. To  
change gauge configurations, see Options”  
under Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107  
or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.  
Base Level  
The transmission temperature gauge shows  
the transmission fluid temperature. If the  
gauge is reading in the red area and/or a  
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correct itself as higher engine speeds allow  
the charging system to create maximum  
power.  
The vehicle can only be driven for a short  
time with the readings outside the normal  
operating range. If the vehicle must be  
driven, turn off all accessories, such as the  
radio and air conditioner.  
Uplevel  
When the vehicle is started, this light  
flashes and a chime may come on to remind  
the driver to fasten their seat belt.  
When the ignition is on, this gauge indicates  
the battery voltage.  
Readings outside the normal operating  
range indicate a possible problem in the  
electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced  
as soon as possible.  
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is  
buckled. This cycle may continue several  
times if the driver remains or becomes  
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.  
When the engine is running, this gauge  
shows the condition of the charging system.  
The gauge can transition from a higher to  
lower or a lower to higher reading. This is  
normal. If the vehicle is operating outside  
the normal operating range, the charging  
system light comes on. See Charging System  
Light 0 117. The voltmeter gauge may also  
read lower when in fuel economy mode.  
This is normal.  
Uplevel  
If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the  
light nor the chime comes on.  
This gauge displays while the lower gauges  
are configured to display four gauges. When  
the vehicle is in the Tow/Haul driver mode  
this gauge is replaced by the transmission  
temperature gauge. To change gauge  
configurations, see Optionsunder  
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder  
Light  
The vehicle may have a front passenger seat  
belt reminder light near the passenger  
airbag status indicator. See Passenger  
Sensing System 0 64.  
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107 or  
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.  
Readings outside the normal operating  
range can also occur when a large number  
of electrical accessories are operating in the  
vehicle and the engine is left idling for an  
extended period. This condition is normal  
since the charging system is not able to  
provide full power at engine idle. As engine  
speeds are increased, this condition should  
Seat Belt Reminders  
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light  
There is a driver seat belt reminder light on  
the instrument cluster.  
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When the vehicle is started, this light  
flashes and a chime may come on to remind  
passengers to fasten their seat belt.  
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator  
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.  
See Passenger Sensing System 0 64 for  
important safety information. The overhead  
console has a passenger airbag status  
indicator.  
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is  
buckled. This cycle continues several times if  
the front passenger remains or becomes  
unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.  
The airbag readiness light comes on for  
several seconds when the vehicle is started.  
If the light does not come on then, have it  
fixed immediately.  
If the front passenger seat belt is buckled,  
neither the chime nor the light comes on.  
The front passenger seat belt reminder light  
and chime may come on if an object is put  
on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag,  
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic  
device. To turn off the reminder light and/or  
chime, remove the object from the seat or  
buckle the seat belt.  
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If the airbag readiness light stays on  
after the vehicle is started or comes on  
while driving, it means the airbag system  
might not be working properly. The  
airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in  
a crash, or they could even inflate  
United States  
Airbag Readiness Light  
without a crash. To help avoid injury,  
have the vehicle serviced right away.  
This light shows if there is an electrical  
problem with the airbag system. It is  
located in the instrument cluster. The  
system check includes the airbag sensor(s),  
the passenger sensing system, the  
pretensioners, the airbag modules, the  
wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic  
module. For more information on the airbag  
system, see Airbag System 0 59.  
Canada  
If there is a problem with the airbag  
system, a Driver Information Center (DIC)  
message may also come on.  
When the vehicle is started, the passenger  
airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,  
or the symbols for on and off, for several  
seconds as a system check. Then, after  
several more seconds, the status indicator  
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will light either ON or OFF, or either the on  
or off symbol, to let you know the status of  
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.  
If a short distance must be driven with the  
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,  
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a  
safe place to stop the vehicle.  
Warning (Continued)  
away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 116  
for more information, including important  
safety information.  
If the word ON, or the on symbol, is lit on  
the passenger airbag status indicator, it  
means that the front outboard passenger  
frontal airbag is allowed to inflate.  
Malfunction Indicator Lamp  
(Check Engine Light)  
Charging System Light  
This light is part of the vehicles emission  
control on-board diagnostic system. If this  
light is on while the engine is running, a  
malfunction has been detected and the  
vehicle may require service. The light should  
come on to show that it is working when  
the ignition is on and the engine is not  
running. See Ignition Positions 0 211.  
If the word OFF, or the off symbol, is lit on  
the passenger airbag status indicator, it  
means that the passenger sensing system  
has turned off the front outboard passenger  
frontal airbag.  
If, after several seconds, both status  
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no  
lights at all, or if the airbag readiness light  
is on, there may be a problem with the  
lights or the passenger sensing system. See  
your dealer for service right away.  
The charging system light comes on briefly  
when the ignition is turned on, but the  
engine is not running, as a check to show  
the light is working. It should go out when  
the engine is started.  
If the light stays on, or comes on while  
driving, there may be a problem with the  
electrical charging system. Have it checked  
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on  
could drain the battery.  
Warning  
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If the airbag readiness light ever comes  
on and stays on, it means that  
something may be wrong with the airbag  
system. To help avoid injury to yourself  
or others, have the vehicle serviced right  
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Malfunctions are often indicated by the  
system before any problem is noticeable.  
Being aware of the light and seeking service  
promptly when it comes on may prevent  
damage.  
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the  
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays  
a message.  
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Caution  
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Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient  
engine operation and poor driveability,  
which may go away once the engine is  
warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel  
brand. It may require at least one full  
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light  
off. See Recommended Fuel (6.2L  
To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle  
speed and avoid hard accelerations and  
uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the  
amount of cargo being hauled as soon as  
possible.  
If the vehicle is driven continually with  
this light on, the emission control system  
may not work as well, the fuel economy  
may be lower, and the vehicle may not  
run smoothly. This could lead to costly  
repairs that might not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty.  
If the light continues to flash, find a safe  
place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait  
at least 10 seconds before restarting the  
engine. If the light is still flashing, follow  
the previous guidelines and see your dealer  
for service as soon as possible.  
V8 Engine) 0 295 or Recommended Fuel  
(2.7L L4 and 5.3L V8 Engines) 0 294.  
If the light remains on, see your dealer.  
Caution  
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance  
Programs  
If the light is on steady : A malfunction has  
been detected. Diagnosis and service may be  
required.  
Modifications to the engine, transmission,  
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the  
use of replacement tires that do not  
meet the original tire specifications, can  
cause this light to come on. This could  
lead to costly repairs not covered by the  
vehicle warranty. This could also affect  
the vehicles ability to pass an Emissions  
Inspection/Maintenance test. See  
If the vehicle requires an Emissions  
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test  
equipment will likely connect to the  
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).  
Check the following:  
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If fuel has been added to the vehicle  
using the capless funnel adapter, make  
sure that it has been removed. See  
Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can”  
under Filling the Tank (Pickup Model)  
0 295 or Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab  
Model) 0 297. The diagnostic system can  
detect if the adapter has been left  
installed in the vehicle, allowing fuel to  
evaporate into the atmosphere. A few  
driving trips with the adapter removed  
may turn off the light.  
Accessories and Modifications 0 333.  
If the light is flashing : A malfunction has  
been detected that could damage the  
emission control system and increase vehicle  
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be  
required.  
The DLC is under the instrument panel to  
the left of the steering wheel. Connecting  
devices that are not used to perform an  
Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to  
service the vehicle may affect vehicle  
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operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment  
0 328. See your dealer if assistance is  
needed.  
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle  
is turned on to show that the light is  
working. If it does not come on then, have  
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if  
there is a problem.  
been pulled off the road and carefully  
stopped, have the vehicle towed for  
service.  
The vehicle may not pass inspection if:  
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The light is on when the engine is  
running.  
The light does not come on when the  
ignition is on while the engine is off.  
Critical emission control systems have not  
been completely diagnosed. If this  
If the light comes on and stays on, there is  
a brake problem. Have the brake system  
inspected right away. This light may come  
on if the brake fluid is low. See Brake Fluid  
0 351.  
Electric Parking Brake Light  
If the light comes on while driving, pull off  
the road and stop carefully. If equipped with  
electric brake boost, vehicle speed may be  
limited when the brake system warning  
light comes on. The brake pedal might be  
harder to push, or the brake pedal may go  
closer to the floor. It could take longer to  
stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle  
towed for service. See Transporting a  
Disabled Vehicle 0 402.  
happens, the vehicle would not be ready  
for inspection and might require  
several days of routine driving before the  
system is ready for inspection. This can  
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently  
been replaced or run down, or if the  
vehicle has been recently serviced.  
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English  
This light comes on when the parking brake  
is applied. If the light continues flashing  
after the parking brake is released, or while  
driving, there is a problem with the Electric  
Parking Brake system. A message may also  
display in the Driver Information  
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass  
or cannot be made ready for the test.  
Brake System Warning Light  
Center (DIC).  
Warning  
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If the light does not come on, or remains  
flashing, see your dealer.  
The brake system might not be working  
properly if the brake system warning  
light is on. Driving with the brake system  
warning light on can lead to a crash.  
If the light is still on after the vehicle has  
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If both the ABS warning light and the brake  
system warning light are on, ABS is not  
functioning and there is a problem with the  
regular brakes. See your dealer for service.  
Service Electric Parking Brake  
Light  
Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
Warning Light  
See Brake System Warning Light 0 119.  
Four-Wheel-Drive Light  
This light may come on briefly when the  
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on,  
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if  
there is a problem.  
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle  
is turned on to show that the light is  
working. If it does not come on then, have  
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if  
there is a problem.  
Auto Mode Shown, Other Modes Similar  
If this light stays on or comes on while  
driving, there is a problem with the Electric  
Parking Brake (EPB). Take the vehicle to a  
dealer as soon as possible. In addition to the  
parking brake, other safety functions that  
utilize the EPB may also be degraded.  
A message may also display in the Driver  
Information Center (DIC). See Electric Parking  
Brake 0 236.  
Engagement of the 4WD front axle lock will  
disable ABS and illuminate the ABS warning  
light. The ABS warning light will turn off  
when the front axle lock is disengaged.  
If equipped, the four-wheel-drive light  
displays what mode the vehicle is in. The  
light will show each mode: 2WD, 4HI, AUTO  
(all transfer cases); 4LOW and N (two-speed  
transfer case only).  
If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes  
on again while driving, the vehicle needs  
service. A chime may also sound when the  
light stays on.  
The light will flash when a shift is in  
progress. Once the shift is complete the  
light will be steady.  
If the ABS warning light is the only light on,  
the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is  
not functioning.  
If the light turns amber, there may be a  
malfunction with the four-wheel-drive  
system. See your dealer.  
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 230.  
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LKA will not assist or alert if the turn signal  
is active in the direction of lane departure,  
or if LKA detects that you are accelerating,  
braking, or actively steering. See Lane Keep  
Assist (LKA) 0 292.  
Tow/Haul Mode Light  
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light  
Automatic Emergency Braking  
(AEB) Disabled Light  
Base Level  
Uplevel  
For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode  
feature, this light comes on when the Tow/  
Haul Mode has been activated.  
If equipped, the Lane Keep Assist Light may  
display the following colors:  
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 230.  
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Blank: LKA is disabled.  
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White: Appears when the vehicle starts.  
A steady white light indicates that LKA is  
not ready to assist.  
Hill Descent Control Light  
This indicator displays when you turn off  
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Front  
Pedestrian Braking (FPB).  
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Green: Appears when LKA is turned on  
and ready to assist. LKA will gently turn  
the steering wheel if the vehicle  
This indicator will also display if AEB or FPB  
is unavailable due to malfunction, weather  
conditions, or if the windshield is not clean.  
approaches a detected lane marking.  
Amber: Appears when LKA is active. The  
light flashes amber as a Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) alert to indicate that the  
lane marking has been unintentionally  
crossed. If the system detects you are  
steering intentionally (to pass or change  
lanes), the LDW alert may not display.  
If equipped, the Hill Descent Control light  
comes on when the system is ready for use.  
When the light flashes, the system is active.  
See Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)  
0 286.  
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System  
0 288.  
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 240.  
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Vehicle Ahead Indicator  
Traction Off Light  
StabiliTrak OFF Light  
If equipped, this indicator will display green  
when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber  
when you are following a vehicle ahead  
much too closely.  
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle  
is turned on to show that the light is  
working. If it does not come on then, have  
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if  
there is a problem.  
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle  
is turned on to show that the light is  
working. If it does not come on then, have  
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if  
there is a problem.  
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System  
0 284.  
The traction off light comes on when the  
Traction Control System (TCS) has been  
turned off. If StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability  
Control (ESC) is turned off, TCS is also  
turned off. To turn TCS and ESC off and on,  
see Traction Control/Electronic Stability  
Control 0 237.  
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is  
turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the  
Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. To  
turn ESC off and on, see Traction Control/  
Electronic Stability Control 0 237.  
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator  
If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do not  
assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust  
driving accordingly.  
If TCS is off, wheel slip during acceleration is  
not limited unless necessary to help protect  
the driveline from damage. Adjust driving  
accordingly.  
If equipped, this indicator will display amber  
when a nearby pedestrian is detected in  
front of the vehicle.  
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System  
0 288.  
Instruments and Controls  
Caution  
The engine coolant temperature warning  
light indicates that the vehicle has  
overheated. Driving with this light on can  
damage the engine and it may not be  
covered by the vehicle warranty. See  
Engine Overheating 0 347.  
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Trailer Sway Control Light (Uplevel  
Cluster)  
Traction Control System (TCS)/  
StabiliTrak Light  
The engine coolant temperature warning  
light comes on when the engine has  
overheated.  
This light will flash when Trailer Sway  
Control is active. See Trailer Sway Control  
(TSC) 0 317.  
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle  
is turned on to show that the light is  
working. If it does not come on then, have  
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if  
there is a problem.  
If this happens, pull over and turn off the  
engine as soon as possible. See Engine  
Overheating 0 347.  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
Warning Light  
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS  
and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system  
are not fully operational and may not assist  
in maintaining control. Adjust driving  
accordingly. If the condition persists, see  
your dealer as soon as possible. A Driver  
Information Center (DIC) message may  
display.  
Driver Mode Control Light  
This light comes on briefly while starting  
the vehicle.  
The light flashes when the TCS and/or the  
StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.  
This light comes on when Normal Mode is  
selected.  
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by  
your dealer. If the system is working  
normally the indicator light goes off.  
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability  
Control 0 237.  
The light may also flash when ABS is active.  
See Antilock Brake System (ABS) 0 235.  
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pressure value shown on the Tire and  
Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure  
0 375.  
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On  
Steady  
If the light flashes for about a minute and  
then stays on, there may be a problem with  
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected,  
the light will come on every time the  
vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor  
Operation 0 377.  
This light comes on when Sport Mode is  
selected.  
This light comes on when Off-Road Mode is  
selected.  
Tire Pressure Light  
Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel  
Cluster)  
This light comes on when Snow Mode is  
selected.  
Caution  
Driving the vehicle with low engine oil  
pressure can damage the engine and the  
repairs would not be covered by the  
vehicle warranty.  
If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor  
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly  
when the vehicle is started. It provides  
information about tire pressures and  
the TPMS.  
If the engine oil pressure light comes on  
while driving:  
When the Light Is On Steady  
This indicates that one or more of the tires  
are significantly underinflated.  
This light comes on when Terrain Mode is  
selected.  
1. Stop in a safe location and turn off  
the engine.  
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire  
pressure message may also display. Stop as  
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the  
2. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil  
0 339.  
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If the light stays on and the engine does  
Low Fuel Warning Light  
Caution (Continued)  
3. Add oil if the oil level is below the  
normal operating range.  
not start, there could be a problem with the  
theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer  
Operation 0 31.  
4. Restart the vehicle. If the engine oil  
pressure light stays on for more  
than 10 seconds, turn the vehicle  
back off. Do not restart the vehicle.  
See your dealer for service.  
High-Beam On Light  
A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel  
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is  
turned on as a check to show it is working.  
It also comes on when the fuel gauge  
indicator nears empty. The light turns off  
when fuel is added. If it does not, have the  
vehicle serviced.  
This light comes on when the high-beam  
headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/  
Low-Beam Changer 0 140.  
Security Light  
IntelliBeam Light  
This light should come on briefly when the  
engine starts. When the engine is off and  
the vehicle is on, the light should remain  
illuminated. If it does not come on under  
either condition, contact your dealer.  
If the light comes on and stays on when the  
engine is running, it may not have adequate  
oil pressure. The oil level may be low or  
there may be some other oil system  
problem. Turn the engine off when it is safe  
to do so and contact your dealer.  
This light comes on when the IntelliBeam  
system, if equipped, is enabled. See Exterior  
Lamp Controls 0 138.  
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.  
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Curve Speed Control Light  
Front Fog Lamp Light  
Cruise Control Light  
If equipped, this light may illuminate green  
when ACC is actively controlling the vehicle  
speed and detects a sharp curve on the road  
ahead.  
For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes  
on when the fog lamps are turned on.  
The cruise control light is white when the  
cruise control is on and ready, and turns  
green when the cruise control is set and  
active.  
The light goes out when the fog lamps are  
turned off. See Fog Lamps 0 142.  
ACC automatically slows the vehicle down  
while navigating the curve and may increase  
speed out of the curve, but will not exceed  
the set speed.  
See Cruise Control 0 246.  
Lamps On Reminder  
Adaptive Cruise Control Light  
See Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 248.  
Super Cruise Light  
Base Level  
Uplevel  
This light comes on when the exterior lamps  
are in use, except when only the Daytime  
Running Lamps (DRL) are active. See Exterior  
Lamp Controls 0 138.  
This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC, if equipped) is on and ready,  
and turns green when the ACC is set and  
active.  
This light comes on to show the status of  
Super Cruise. See Super Cruise 0 258.  
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Fuel Range  
DIC Menu Items  
Door Ajar Light  
This display shows the approximate distance  
the vehicle can be driven without refueling.  
The fuel range estimate is based on an  
average of the vehicle's fuel economy over  
recent driving history and the amount of  
fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range  
cannot be reset.  
Turn the trip odometer reset stem to scroll  
through the following menu items:  
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Digital Speedometer  
Trip 1/2  
Fuel Range  
Tire Pressure  
Remaining Oil Life  
Air Filter Life  
Brake Pad Life  
Base Level  
Uplevel  
Tire Pressure  
This light comes on when a door is open or  
not securely latched. Before driving, check  
that all doors are properly closed.  
Turn the trip odometer reset stem until a  
vehicle with the approximate pressures of all  
four tires displays. Tire pressure is displayed  
in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per  
square inch (psi).  
Digital Speedometer  
The speedometer shows how fast the  
vehicle is moving in either kilometers per  
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The  
speedometer cannot be reset.  
Information Displays  
See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 377 and  
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 377.  
Driver Information Center (DIC)  
(Base Level)  
The DIC displays are shown in the center of  
the instrument cluster. The displays show  
the status of many vehicle systems. The trip  
odometer reset stem in the instrument  
cluster is used to access the DIC menu  
items.  
Trip 1 or 2 and Average Fuel Economy  
Remaining Oil Life  
Turn the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP  
1 or TRIP 2 displays. The current distance  
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or  
miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip  
odometer is shown, as well as the average  
fuel economy. The trip odometer and the  
average fuel economy can be reset by  
pressing and holding the trip odometer  
reset stem.  
Turn the trip odometer reset stem until  
REMAINING OIL LIFE displays. An estimate of  
the oil's remaining useful life is shown.  
REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% means 99% of the  
current oil life remains.  
When the remaining oil life is low, the  
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will  
appear on the display. The oil should be  
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil  
0 339. In addition to the engine oil life  
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the  
Duramax diesel supplement for more  
information.  
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system monitoring the oil life, additional  
maintenance is recommended. See  
Maintenance Schedule 0 417.  
The Air Filter Life display must be reset after  
the engine air filter replacement. To reset,  
see Engine Air Filter Life System 0 342.  
The Oil Life display must be reset after each  
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not  
reset the Oil Life display at any time other  
than when the oil has just been changed.  
It cannot be reset accurately until the next  
oil change. To reset, see Engine Oil Life  
System 0 341.  
Brake Pad Life  
This displays an estimate of the remaining  
life of the front and rear brake pads.  
Messages will display based on brake pad  
wear and the state of the system. Reset the  
Brake Pad Life display after replacing the  
brake pads. See Brake Pad Life System  
0 350.  
Air Filter Life  
Turn the trip odometer reset stem until AIR  
FILTER LIFE displays. This displays an  
Driver Information Center (DIC)  
(Uplevel)  
The DIC displays are shown in the center of  
the instrument cluster in the Info app. See  
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107 or  
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108. The  
displays show the status of many vehicle  
systems.  
o or p : Press to move left or right  
between the interactive display zones in the  
instrument cluster. Press the thumbwheel to  
select.  
estimate of the engine air filters remaining  
useful life and the state of the system.  
Engine Air Filter Life 95% means 95% of the  
current air filter life remains. Messages will  
display based on the engine air filter life  
and the state of the system.  
w or x : Use the thumbwheel to scroll up  
or down in a list. Press the thumbwheel to  
open a menu or select a menu item. Press  
and hold to reset values on certain screens.  
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE  
message displays, the engine air filter  
should be replaced at the time of the next  
oil change. When the REPLACE SOON  
message displays, the engine air filter  
should be replaced at the earliest  
convenience.  
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the  
Duramax diesel supplement.  
Info Page Options  
The info pages on the DIC can be turned on  
or off through the Options menu.  
1. Press o or p to scroll to the Options  
application.  
2. Scroll w or x to choose Info pages and  
press the thumbwheel.  
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Average Fuel Economy that the vehicle has  
at that moment, and changes as driving  
conditions change.  
Press the thumbwheel while this display is  
active to reset the values.  
3. Scroll w or x to move through the list  
of possible information displays.  
Timer : To start the timer, press the  
thumbwheel while this display is active. The  
display will show the amount of time that  
has passed since the timer was last reset. To  
stop the timer, press the thumbwheel  
briefly while this display is active and the  
timer is running.  
4. Press the thumbwheel, while an item is  
highlighted, to select or deselect  
that item.  
The timer shows the time in the current  
drive cycle.  
All values in the Drive Summary are  
automatically reset each time the vehicle is  
started.  
The info pages can also be turned on or off  
through the DIC page Info Page Options.  
Info Pages  
Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel Economy, and  
Average Speed : Shows the current distance  
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or  
miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last  
reset.  
Press the thumbwheel while this display is  
active to reset the timer.  
The following is the list of all possible DIC  
info page displays. Some may not be  
available for your particular vehicle. Some  
items may not be turned on by default but  
can be turned on through the Options app.  
See Info Page Optionsearlier in this  
section.  
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate  
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is  
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in  
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure  
is low, the value for that tire is shown in  
amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System  
0 377 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation  
0 377.  
The Average Fuel Economy display shows  
the approximate average liters per  
100 kilometers (L/100 km), kilometers per  
liter (km/L), or miles per gallon (mpg). This  
number is calculated based on the value  
recorded since the last time this menu item  
was reset. This number reflects only the  
approximate average fuel economy that the  
vehicle has at that moment, and changes as  
driving conditions change.  
Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in either  
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per  
hour (mph).  
Fuel Economy : Displays average fuel  
economy, the best fuel economy over the  
selected distance, and a bar graph showing  
instantaneous fuel economy.  
Drive Summary : Displays the current  
distance traveled, in either kilometers (km)  
or miles (mi).  
It also includes the Average Fuel Economy.  
Average Fuel Economy shows the  
approximate average liters per  
100 kilometers (L/100 km), kilometers per  
liter (km/L), or miles per gallon (mpg). This  
number only reflects the approximate  
Average Speed shows the average speed of  
the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or  
miles per hour (mph). This average is  
calculated based on various vehicle speeds  
recorded since the last reset of this value.  
Press the thumbwheel to change the  
selected distance. This display can be reset  
by selecting Reset in the menu.  
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Driver Assistance : If equipped, shows  
information for Adaptive Cruise Control  
(ACC), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Forward  
Collision Alert (FCA), and Follow Distance  
Indicator(FDI).  
the Brake Pad Life display after replacing the  
brake pads. See Brake Pad Life System  
0 350.  
Off Road : If equipped, displays vehicle pitch  
and roll information, road wheel angle, and  
four-wheel drive (4WD) status. If the vehicle  
has low traction, a low traction indicator  
and the wheels affected will display amber  
in the Off-Road page.  
Air Filter Life : Shows an estimate of the  
remaining engine air filters life and the  
state of the system. Engine Air Filter Life  
95% means 95% of the current air filter life  
remains. Messages will display based on the  
engine air filter life and the state of the  
system. When the REPLACE SOON message  
displays, the engine air filter should be  
replaced at the earliest convenience.  
Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the  
remaining oil life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE  
99% is displayed, that means 99% of the  
current oil life remains.  
Engine Hours (Hourmeter) : Shows the total  
number of hours the engine has run. This  
display also shows the engine idle hours.  
When the remaining oil life is low, the  
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will  
appear on the display. The oil should be  
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil  
0 339. In addition to the engine oil life  
system monitoring the oil life, additional  
maintenance is recommended. See  
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the  
temperature of the automatic transmission  
fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees  
Fahrenheit (°F).  
The Air Filter Life display must be reset after  
the engine air filter replacement. To reset,  
see Engine Air Filter Life System 0 342.  
Info Page Options : Scroll to choose which  
info pages appear on the DIC. Press the  
thumbwheel to select or deselect.  
Trailer Brake : On vehicles with the  
Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC)  
system, the trailer brake display appears in  
the DIC.  
Maintenance Schedule 0 417.  
Blank Page : Shows no information.  
The Oil Life display must be reset after each  
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not  
reset the Oil Life display at any time other  
than when the oil has just been changed.  
It cannot be reset accurately until the next  
oil change. To reset, see Engine Oil Life  
System 0 341.  
Head-Up Display (HUD)  
TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting.  
This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0  
with either a trailer connected or  
disconnected.  
Warning  
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If the HUD image is too bright or too  
high in your field of view, it may take  
you more time to see things you need to  
see when it is dark outside. Be sure to  
keep the HUD image dim and placed low  
in your field of view.  
OUTPUT shows the power output to the  
trailer any time a trailer with electric brakes  
is connected. Output is displayed as a bar  
graph. Dotted lines may appear in the  
OUTPUT display if a trailer is not connected.  
Brake Pad Life : Displays an estimate of the  
remaining life of the front and rear brake  
pads. Messages will display based on brake  
pad wear and the state of the system. Reset  
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If equipped with HUD, some information  
about the operation of the vehicle is  
projected onto the windshield. The image is  
projected through the HUD lens on top of  
the instrument panel. The information  
appears as an image focused out toward the  
front of the vehicle.  
Caution  
If you try to use the HUD image as a  
parking aid, you may misjudge the  
distance and damage your vehicle. Do not  
use the HUD image as a parking aid.  
The HUD control is to the left of the  
steering wheel.  
To adjust the HUD image:  
1. Adjust the driver seat.  
2. Start the engine.  
HUD Display on the Windshield  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,  
the HUD may display some of the following  
vehicle information and vehicle messages or  
alerts:  
The HUD information can be displayed in  
various languages. The speedometer reading  
and other numerical values can be displayed  
in either English or metric units.  
3. Use the following settings to adjust  
the HUD.  
$ : Press or pull to center the HUD image.  
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and  
down, not side to side.  
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Speed  
Audio  
Phone  
Navigation  
Driver Assistance Features  
Vehicle Messages  
The language selection is changed through  
the radio, and the units of measurement are  
changed through the instrument cluster. See  
Settings (Base Radio) 0 175 or  
Settings (Uplevel Radio) 0 177 and Options”  
under Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107  
or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.  
! : Press to select the display view. Each  
press will change the display view.  
D : Pull and hold to brighten the display.  
Press and hold to dim the display. Continue  
to hold to turn the display off.  
Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in  
the HUD may be cleared by using the  
steering wheel controls.  
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The HUD image will automatically dim and  
brighten to compensate for outside lighting.  
HUD Views  
There are four views in the HUD. Some  
vehicle information and vehicle messages or  
alerts may be displayed in any view.  
Use D to adjust as needed.  
The HUD image can temporarily light up  
depending on the angle and position of  
sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal.  
Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD  
image harder to see.  
English Active Safety View Shown, Metric  
Similar  
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation Option  
If equipped, this feature under the Options  
menu of the instrument cluster allows for  
adjusting the angle of the HUD image and  
changing or turning off the Speed  
Limit Sign.  
Active Safety View : This displays the speed  
view along with a driver assistance graphic  
on the left. Driver assistance graphics show  
your vehicle, vehicle ahead, gap setting, and  
lane status information. In addition to driver  
assistance graphics, pedestrian advisory and  
trailer sway indicators will be displayed.  
English Speed View Shown, Metric Similar  
Speed View : This displays the speedometer  
reading in English or metric units, and speed  
limit. Some information only appears on  
vehicles that have these features, and when  
they are active.  
HUD Rotation: Press the thumbwheel while  
Adjust Rotation is highlighted to enter  
Adjust Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of  
the HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to  
confirm and save the setting. This feature  
may only be available in P (Park).  
Speed Limit Style Adjustment  
If equipped, the speed limit style can be  
changed to a speed limit bar or speed limit  
sign from the Options menu in the  
instrument cluster. Press the thumbwheel  
while Speed Limit Style is highlighted to  
change the speed sign style or to turn it off.  
English Turn-by-Turn Shown, Metric Similar  
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English Compass Shown, Metric Similar  
English Off Road View Shown, Metric Similar  
English Audio Overlay Shown, Metric Similar  
Navigation/Active OnStar View : This  
displays the speed view along with  
Off Road View : This displays the speed  
view along with indicators for vehicle ahead,  
Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist,  
trailer sway, four-wheel drive status, and  
pedestrian advisory. Off-road information  
such as pitch angle, steering angle, and  
rolling angle is also shown.  
indicators for vehicle ahead, Lane Departure  
Warning/Lane Keep Assist, trailer sway, and  
pedestrian advisory. Turn-by-Turn navigation  
information is shown during active route.  
The compass heading is displayed when  
navigation routing is not active.  
Temporary Overlays  
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts shown in the  
instrument cluster may also be displayed in  
any HUD view.  
Infotainment: Audio, and Phone, are  
temporary overlays linked to cluster layouts.  
English Phone Overlay Shown, Metric Similar  
Audio/Phone Overlay : This displays digital  
speed, indicators from speed view along  
with audio/phone information, vehicle ahead  
indicator, Lane Departure Warning/Lane  
Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and set  
speed. The current radio station, media type,  
and incoming calls will also be displayed.  
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Steering  
Audio overlays display when the audio app  
is selected on the instrument cluster. All  
HUD views may briefly display audio  
information when the driver uses the  
steering wheel controls to adjust the audio  
settings appearing in the instrument cluster.  
The windshield is part of the HUD system.  
See Windshield Replacement 0 356.  
Ride Control Systems  
Driver Assistance Systems  
Cruise Control  
Lighting and Bulb Replacement  
Wiper/Washer Systems  
Doors and Windows  
Seat Belts  
Airbag Systems  
Engine and Transmission  
Tire Pressure  
Vehicle Messages  
Messages displayed on the Driver  
Information Center (DIC) indicate the status  
of the vehicle or some action that may be  
needed to correct a condition. Multiple  
messages may appear one after another.  
Incoming phone calls appearing in the  
instrument cluster, may also display in any  
HUD view.  
Care of the HUD  
The messages that do not require  
immediate action can be acknowledged and  
cleared by pressing the thumbwheel. The  
messages that require immediate action  
cannot be cleared until that action is  
performed.  
Clean the inside of the windshield to remove  
any dirt or film that could reduce the  
sharpness or clarity of the HUD image.  
Battery  
Engine Power Messages  
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth  
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens  
gently, then dry it.  
REDUCED ACCELERATION DRIVE  
WITH CARE  
All messages should be taken seriously;  
clearing the message does not correct the  
problem.  
HUD Troubleshooting  
This message displays when the vehicle's  
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in  
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's  
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,  
but there is no observed reduction in  
performance, proceed to your destination.  
Under certain conditions the performance  
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is  
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this  
message is on, but maximum acceleration  
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this  
Check that:  
If a SERVICE message appears, see your  
dealer.  
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Nothing is covering the HUD lens.  
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The HUD brightness setting is not too  
dim or too bright.  
Follow the instructions given in the  
messages. The system displays messages  
regarding the following topics:  
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The HUD is adjusted to the proper height.  
Polarized sunglasses are not worn.  
The windshield and HUD lens are clean.  
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Service Messages  
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Fluid Levels  
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Vehicle Security  
Brakes  
If the HUD image is not correct, contact  
your dealer.  
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message stays on, or displays repeatedly,  
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer  
for service as soon as possible.  
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for  
use in other vehicles as well as for future  
programming. Erase the programming when  
vehicle ownership is terminated. See  
Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons”  
later in this section.  
Universal Remote System  
Programming  
Under certain operating conditions,  
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting  
after the ignition has been off for  
two minutes.  
To program a garage door opener, park  
outside directly in line with and facing the  
garage door opener receiver. Clear all people  
and objects near the garage door.  
Vehicle Speed Messages  
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)  
Make sure the hand-held transmitter has a  
new battery for quick and accurate  
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.  
This message shows that the vehicle speed  
has been limited to the speed displayed. The  
limited speed is a protection for various  
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as  
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,  
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.  
Programming the Universal Remote  
System  
If equipped, these buttons are in the  
overhead console.  
Programming involves time-sensitive actions  
and may time out, requiring the procedure  
to be repeated. Read these instructions  
completely before programming the  
Universal Remote system. It may help to  
have another person assist with the  
programming process.  
(If equipped with a diesel engine, see the  
Duramax Diesel supplement.) For Diesel  
This system can replace up to three remote  
control transmitters used to activate devices  
such as garage door openers, security  
systems, and home automation devices.  
These instructions refer to a garage door  
opener, but can be used for other devices.  
Universal Remote System  
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 438.  
1. Hold the end of the hand-held  
Do not use the Universal Remote system  
with any garage door opener that does not  
have the stop and reverse feature. This  
includes any garage door opener model  
manufactured before April 1, 1982.  
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in)  
away from the Universal Remote system  
buttons with the indicator light in view.  
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The hand-held transmitter was supplied  
by the manufacturer of the garage door  
opener receiver.  
and hold the newly programmed  
button for five seconds. If the  
indicator light stays on continuously  
or the garage door moves when the  
button is pressed, then programming  
is complete. There is no need to  
complete Steps 46.  
If the garage door does not move,  
continue with programming  
Steps 46.  
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press  
and hold the trained Universal Remote  
system button for two seconds and  
release. Repeat the press/hold/release”  
sequence up to three times to complete  
the training process.  
2. Press and release one of the three  
Universal Remote system buttons to be  
programmed. Press and hold the  
hand-held transmitter button. Do not  
release the hand-held transmitter button  
until the indicator light changes from a  
slow to a rapid flash or continuous light.  
Then release the hand-held transmitter  
button.  
The Universal Remote system should now  
activate the garage door. Repeat the process  
for programming the remaining two  
buttons.  
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For questions or programming help, see  
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed outside the  
U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico, international  
rates will apply and may differ based on  
landline or mobile phone.  
Some garage door openers may require  
substitution of Step 2 with the procedure  
under Radio Signals for Some Gate  
Operatorslater in this section.  
3. Press and hold the newly programmed  
Universal Remote system button for  
five seconds while watching the indicator  
light and garage door activation.  
Radio Signals for Some Gate Operators  
Some gate operators and radio-frequency  
laws require transmitter signals to time out  
or quit after several seconds of transmission.  
This may not be long enough for the  
Universal Remote system to pick up the  
signal during programming.  
Learn or Smart Button  
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If the indicator light stays on  
4. After completing Steps 13, locate the  
Learn or Smart button inside garage on  
the garage door opener receiver. The  
name and color of the button may vary  
by manufacturer.  
continuously or the garage door  
moves when the button is pressed,  
then programming is complete. There  
is no need to complete Steps 46.  
If the indicator light does not come  
on or the garage door does not  
move, a second button press may be  
required. For a second time, press  
If the programming did not work, replace  
Step 2 under Programming the Universal  
Remote Systemwith the following:  
5. Press and release the Learn or Smart  
button. Step 6 must be completed within  
30 seconds of pressing this button.  
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Press and hold the Universal Remote system  
button while pressing and releasing the  
hand-held transmitter button every  
two seconds until the signal has been  
successfully accepted by the Universal  
Remote system. The Universal Remote  
system indicator light will flash slowly at  
first and then change to a rapid flash or  
continuous solid-light. Proceed with Step 3  
under Programming the Universal Remote  
Systemto complete.  
2. Release both buttons.  
Reprogramming a Single Universal  
Remote System Button  
To reprogram any of the system buttons:  
1. Press and hold any one of the buttons.  
Do not release the button.  
2. The indicator light will begin to flash  
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the  
button, proceed with Step 1 under  
Programming the Universal Remote  
System.”  
Universal Remote System  
Operation  
Using the Universal Remote System  
Press and hold the appropriate Universal  
Remote system button for at least one-half  
second. The indicator light will come on  
while the signal is being transmitted.  
Erasing Universal Remote System  
Buttons  
Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle  
ownership is terminated.  
To erase:  
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons  
until the indicator light begins to flash.  
This should take about 10 seconds.