Infotainment System -> Settings for your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2018-2025
Infotainment System
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Connecting the phone over Bluetooth.
See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0 165 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone
for Base Radio) 0 169 or
To disconnect the phones wireless
projection:
carplay/. Apple or Google may change or
suspend availability at any time. Google,
Android, Android Auto, Google Maps, and
other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.
1. Select the Settings icon from the Home
Page or the Settings icon on the shortcut
tray near the left of the display.
Bluetooth (Overview) 0 165.
2. Select Connections.
3. Touch Phones.
3. Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is turned
on the phone for wireless projection
to work.
Press { on the center stack to exit Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and
4. Touch Option on the phone card to show
the cell phone’s or mobile device’s
settings.
4. When the phone is first connected to
activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
agree to the terms and conditions on
both the infotainment system and the
phone.
hold { on the center stack.
5. Touch disconnect.
Settings
Press { on the center stack to return to the
Home Page.
Settings (Base Radio)
The settings menu may be organized into
three categories. Select the desired category
by touching System, Apps, or Vehicle.
5. Follow the instructions on the phone.
Features are subject to change. For further
information on how to set up Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay in the vehicle, visit your
brand website. See Online Account 0 432 for
details.
The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay icons
on the Home Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay may automatically launch
upon wireless connection. If not, touch the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the
Home Page to launch.
To access the menus:
1. Touch Settings on the Home Page on the
infotainment display.
Android Auto is provided by Google and is
subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy.
Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is
subject to Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
Data plan rates apply. For Android Auto
support and to see if your phone is
2. Touch the desired category to display a
list of available options.
Wireless CarPlay and/or Wireless Android
Auto may experience occasional service
disruption due to outside Wi-Fi interference.
3. Touch to select the desired feature
setting.
auto/compatability. For Apple CarPlay
support and to see if your phone is
4. Touch the options on the infotainment
display to disable or enable a feature.
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Wi-Fi Hotspot
Apps
5. Touch z to go to the top level of the
Settings menu.
Allows adjustment of different Wi-Fi
features.
The menu may contain the following:
System
Android Auto
Display
The menu may contain the following:
Time / Date
Allows interacting directly with a mobile
device on the infotainment display. See
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Base
Radio) 0 172 or Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto (Uplevel Radio) 0 174.
Allows adjustment of the infotainment
display.
Allows setting of the clock.
Language
Sounds
Allows adjustment of the infotainment
system sounds.
Apple CarPlay
Sets the display language used on the
infotainment display. It may also use the
selected language for voice recognition and
audio feedback.
This feature allows you to interact directly
with your mobile device on the infotainment
display. See Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
(Base Radio) 0 172 or Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto (Uplevel Radio) 0 174.
Favorites
Allows adjustment of the infotainment
favorite settings.
Phones
Preferences
Allows connecting to a different cell phone
or mobile device source, disconnect a cell
phone or media device, or delete a cell
phone or media device.
Audio
Allows the infotainment system to disable
or enable the download of new updates in
the background.
Adjusts different audio settings.
Phone
About
Wi-Fi Networks
Adjusts different phone settings.
Shows the infotainment system software
information.
Shows connected and available Wi-Fi
networks.
Vehicle
The menu may contain the following:
Rear Seat Reminder
Return to Factory Settings
If a 4G LTE data package is not active on the
vehicle, the infotainment system can be
connected to an external protected Wi-Fi
network, such as a mobile device or home
hotspot, to utilize connected services.
Allows resetting the infotainment system
settings in the vehicle.
Allows for a chime and a message when the
rear door has been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
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Climate and Air Quality
Trailering
3. Touch to select the desired feature
setting.
Adjusts different climate settings.
Collision/Detection Systems
Adjusts different trailering settings.
Teen Driver
4. Touch the options on the infotainment
display to disable or enable a feature.
Adjusts different driver assistance system
settings.
See Teen Driver 0 179.
Valet Mode
5. Touch S to go back.
The Settings menu may contain the
following:
Comfort and Convenience
This will lock the infotainment system and
steering wheel controls. It may also limit
access to vehicle storage locations,
if equipped.
Adjusts different comfort and convenience
settings.
Connections
The menu may contain the following:
Lighting
To enable valet mode:
Phones
Adjusts different lighting settings.
Power Door Locks
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
Allows connecting to a different cell phone
or mobile device source, disconnect a cell
phone or media device, or delete a cell
phone or media device.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation
screen.
Adjusts different door lock settings.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start
Adjusts different remote lock settings.
Ride Height
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Wi-Fi Networks
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the
system. Touch Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Shows connected and available Wi-Fi
networks.
Adjusts different ride height settings.
Power Assist Steps
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Settings (Uplevel Radio)
To access the Settings menus:
Allows adjustment of different Wi-Fi
features.
Adjusts different running board settings.
Seating Position
1. Touch Settings on the Home Page on the
infotainment display.
Adjusts different seat settings.
Suspension
2. Touch the desired category to display a
list of available options.
Adjusts different suspension settings.
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Vehicle-to-Phone Sharing
Trusted Device
Climate and Air Quality
Suspension
Adjusts different climate settings.
Collision/Detection Systems
Adjusts different suspension settings.
Trailering
Allows for setting a phone as your trusted
device to establish a secure communication
channel between your phone and vehicle
that enables convenient features like instant
profile unlocking and account sign in. When
nearby, your trusted device is recognized
automatically via a unique Bluetooth
connection. Requires the MyBrand
Adjusts different driver assistance system
settings.
Adjusts different trailering settings.
Apps and Notifications
Comfort and Convenience
Shows a list of installed apps and the
permissions used.
Adjusts different comfort and convenience
settings.
Date / Time
Lighting
mobile app.
Allows setting of the clock.
Adjusts different lighting settings.
Power Door Locks
Vehicle
Display
The menu may contain the following:
Teen Driver
Allows adjustment of the infotainment
display.
Adjusts different door lock settings.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start
Adjusts different remote lock settings.
Ride Height
See Teen Driver 0 179.
Rear Seat Reminder
Sounds
Allows adjustment of the infotainment
system sounds.
Allows for a chime and a message when the
rear door has been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Adjusts different ride height settings.
Power Assist Steps
Users
Modifies the infotainment system’s users.
Buckle to Drive
Adjusts different running board settings.
Seating Position
Accounts
This feature can prevent shifting out of Park
when the driver, and if applicable the front
passenger, seat belt is not buckled. See
Buckle To Drive 0 53.
Allows adding or adjusting of the user
accounts.
Adjusts different seating position settings.
Infotainment System
Teen Driver
If equipped, this allows multiple keys to be
registered for beginner drivers to encourage
safe driving habits. When the vehicle is
started with a Teen Driver key, it will
automatically activate certain safety
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Privacy
System
The menu may contain the following:
Location Services
The menu may contain the following:
Language
Touch to view the Location Services screen.
App permissions
This will set the display language used on
the infotainment display.
systems, allow setting of some features, and
limit the use of others. The Report Card will
record vehicle data about driving behavior
that can be viewed later. When the vehicle
is started with a registered key, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays a message
that Teen Driver is active.
Keyboard & speech
Touch to view the Permission manager
screen.
Touch to change keyboard and speech
settings.
GM Privacy Statement
Reset Options
Touch to view the GM Privacy Statement
screen.
Touch to change reset settings.
About
Google legal
To access:
Touch to view the Google legal screen.
Touch to view the infotainment system
software information.
1. Touch Settings on the Home Page, then
touch Vehicle, and then Teen Driver.
Storage
Legal Information
2. Create a Personal Identification Number
(PIN) by choosing a four-digit PIN.
Re-enter the PIN to confirm. To change
the PIN, touch Change PIN.
This menu shows the storage info on the
infotainment system.
Touch to view legal and license information.
Updates
Security
This menu allows adjustment of the vehicle
update settings.
The PIN is required to:
This menu allows adjustment of the
infotainment security settings.
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Set up/Add or remove keys.
Change Teen Driver settings.
Change or clear the Teen Driver PIN.
Access or delete Report Card data.
Google
This menu allows adjustment of the Google
settings.
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Set up/Add keys to activate Teen Driver and
assign restrictions to the key:
Driver restrictions will be applied
whenever this remote key is used to
operate the vehicle.
If the remote key has already been
registered, the option to remove the
key displays. If Remove is touched,
the remote key is no longer
registered. A confirmation message
displays, and Teen Driver restrictions
will not be applied if this remote key
is used to operate the vehicle.
5. Touch Setup Keys or Add/Remove Teen
Driver Keys. The system displays
instructions for registering or
unregistering a key. A confirmation
message displays.
Any vehicle key can be registered, up to a
maximum of eight keys. Label the key to
tell it apart from the other keys.
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Manage Settings or Teen Driver Settings
For a pushbutton start system:
Depending on the options of your vehicle,
the following menu items may be displayed:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle
must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
Buckle to Drive : When turned ON, Buckle to
Drive prevents the driver from shifting out
of P (Park) for a period of time after the
brake pedal is pressed if the driver, or on
some vehicles the detected passenger, has
not buckled their seat belt. On some
vehicles, Buckle to Drive is always ON when
Teen Driver is active and is not configurable.
See Buckle To Drive 0 53.
In vehicles with a pushbutton start system,
if a Teen Driver and a non-Teen Driver key
are both present at start up, the vehicle will
recognize the non-Teen Driver key to start
the vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will not
be active.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle
and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the remote key you wish to
register in the transmitter pocket. The
key does not need to be the one that
started the vehicle. See Remote Key
Operation 0 12 for transmitter pocket
location.
For a keyed ignition system:
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a maximum
audio volume to be set. Turn the audio
volume limit on or off. Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Audio Volume Limit to
choose the maximum allowable audio
volume level.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle
must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
6. From the Teen Driver menu, touch Setup
Keys or Add/Remove Teen Driver Keys.
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If the remote key has not previously
been registered, the option to add
the key displays. Touch Add and a
confirmation message displays. Teen
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle
and then Teen Driver.
Set Audio Volume Limit : Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume.
4. Enter the PIN.
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Teen Driver Speed Limiter : Limits the
maximum speed of the vehicle. When the
speed limiter is turned on and the vehicle is
started with a Teen Driver key, the DIC
displays a message that the top speed is
limited.
that contain explicit content, and the Explicit
Content Filter selection in the Audio Settings
will be unavailable for change.
or the DIC will display a message
indicating that Teen Driver is active and
the action is not available.
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Super Cruise, if equipped, is not available.
When Teen Driver is Active:
Enhanced Low Fuel Warning (if equipped)
– When the vehicle is low on fuel, the
low fuel light on the instrument cluster
flashes and the DIC low fuel warning
cannot be dismissed.
Do not tow a trailer if equipped with
Automatic Emergency Braking.
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If equipped, the radio will mute when the
driver seat belt, and in some vehicles the
front passenger seat belt, is not buckled.
The audio from any device paired to the
vehicle will also be muted.
On certain vehicles, when the Speed Limiter
is turned ON, the vehicle’s maximum
acceleration will be limited. The DIC will
display a message that the acceleration is
limited.
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An object placed on the front passenger
seat, such as a briefcase, handbag,
grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic
device, could cause the passenger sensing
system to falsely sense an unbuckled
front passenger and mute the radio.
If this happens, remove the object from
the seat. See Passenger Sensing System
0 64.
Teen Driver Speed Warning : Displays a
warning in the DIC when exceeding a
selectable speed. Turn the speed warning on
or off and choose the desired speed warning
level. The speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Teen Driver Speed
Warning to set the warning speed.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the driver’s
consent to record certain vehicle data when
the vehicle is driven with a registered Teen
Driver key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is only recorded when a
registered Teen Driver key is used to
operate the vehicle.
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Some safety systems, such as Automatic
Emergency Braking, if equipped, cannot
be turned off.
The gap setting for Adaptive Cruise
Control and alert timing for Forward
Collision Alert, if equipped, cannot be
changed.
Set Teen Driver Speed Warning : Choose the
desired speed warning level. The speed
warning does not limit the speed of the
vehicle.
The Report Card data is collected from the
time Teen Driver is activated or the last
time the Report Card was reset. The
following items may be recorded:
Distance Driven – the total distance
driven.
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter : Allows the
SiriusXM Explicit Content Filter to be turned
ON or OFF. When ON, the teen driver will
not be able to listen to SiriusXM stations
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When trying to change a safety feature
that is not configurable in Teen Driver,
the feature may be grayed out or
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Maximum Speed – the maximum vehicle
speed detected.
removed from the infotainment menu,
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Tailgating Alerts (if equipped)– the
number of times the driver was alerted
for following a vehicle ahead too closely.
Overspeed Warnings – the number of
times the speed warning setting was
exceeded.
Wide Open Throttle – the number of
times the accelerator pedal was pressed
nearly all the way down.
Forward Collision Alerts (if equipped) –
the number of times the driver was
notified when approaching a vehicle
ahead too quickly and at potential risk for
a crash.
Forward Automatic Braking, also called
Automatic Emergency Braking (if
equipped) – the number of times the
vehicle detected that a forward collision
was imminent and applied the brakes.
Reverse Automatic Braking (if equipped) –
the number of times the vehicle detected
that a rearward collision was imminent
and applied the brakes.
Traction Control – the number of times
the Traction Control System activated to
reduce wheel spin or loss of traction.
Stability Control – the number of events
which required the use of electronic
stability control.
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Agreements
Report Card Data
FCC Information
Cumulative Data is saved for all trips until
the Report Card is reset or until the
maximum count is exceeded. If the
maximum count is exceeded for a Report
Card line item, that item will no longer be
updated in the Report Card until it is reset.
Each item will report a maximum of
1,000 counts. The distance driven will report
a maximum of 64 374 km (40,000 mi).
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 438.
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To delete Report Card data, do one of the
following:
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From the Report Card display, touch
Reset.
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Touch Clear PIN and All Teen Driver Keys
from the Teen Driver menu. This will also
unregister any Teen Driver keys and
delete the PIN.
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Forgotten PIN
See your dealer to reset the PIN.
Antilock Braking System Active – The
number of Antilock Brake System
activations.
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