Chevrolet 2017 Traverse Owner’s Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Chevrolet

Table of Contents

2017 Traverse
Product Information – 2017 Traverse
Specifications
Instrument Panel
Symbols
Driver Information Center Buttons
Front Seats
Head Restraints
2nd-Row Seats
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
References
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2017 Traverse

Product Information – 2017 Traverse

Specifications

Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Model: Traverse
Year: 2017

Instrument Panel

The instrument panel of the 2017 Traverse contains various
controls and indicators:

Cruise Control Buttons/Heated Steering Wheel Button
Turn Signal Lever/Windshield Wipers Lever
Driver Information Center
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Exterior Lamps Control
Ambient Light Control
Instrument Panel Illumination Control/Dome Lamp Off Button
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever

Symbols

The instrument panel also features various symbols indicating
different vehicle conditions:

Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure

Driver Information Center Buttons

The driver information center allows you to access and control
various vehicle settings and features:

Audio System/Navigation System
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Lane Departure Warning Button/Forward Collision Alert
Button
Driver’s Heated/Cooled Seat Port Buttons
Rear Wiper Switch/Traction Control Off Button/Tow/Haul Mode
Button/Power Liftgate Switch
Accessory Passenger’s Power Heated/Cooled Outlet Seat
Buttons

Front Seats

The front seats of the 2017 Traverse offer various adjustments
for comfort:

Manual Seats
- Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment – Lift the handle under the front of
  the seat to slide it forward or rearward.
- Seat Height Adjustment – Ratchet the middle lever up or down
  repeatedly to raise or lower the seat.
- Seatback Recline Adjustment – Lift the rear lever to recline or
  raise the seatback.
- Lumbar Adjustment – Pull up/push down the lever on the inboard
  side of the seatback to adjust the amount of lumbar support.
Power Seats (Optional)
- Seat Adjustment – Move the horizontal control to move the seat
  forward or rearward and to raise, lower or tilt the seat.
- Seatback Recline Adjustment – Move the vertical control to
  recline or raise the seatback.
- Lumbar Adjustment (Driver’s Seat Only) – Press the switch to
  adjust the amount of lumbar support.

Head Restraints

The driver and front passenger head restraints are
adjustable:

Seat Adjustment – Press the button on the left side of the head
restraint to raise or lower it, or move it rearward. Move the head
restraint forward by pulling it forward.

2nd-Row Seats

The 2nd-row seats of the 2017 Traverse can be easily accessed
and adjusted:

Enter or Exit the 3rd-Row Seats – Make sure nothing is on the
2nd-row seat or the floor in front of or behind the seat. Fold up
the armrest(s) and make sure the safety belt is unfastened and in
the stowed position. Rotate the release lever on the upper-outboard
side of the seatback forward. Push the top of the seatback forward.
The seat cushion will fold and the entire seat will slide
forward.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where can I find more detailed information about the
features of my Chevrolet Traverse?
A: More detailed information can be found in your Owner
Manual.
Q: Are all the optional equipment described in this guide
included in my vehicle?
A: Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be
included in your vehicle.
Q: How can I adjust the lumbar support in my front seats?
A: For manual seats, pull up/push down the lever on the inboard
side of the seatback. For power seats (optional), press the lumbar
adjustment switch.
Q: How do I enter or exit the 3rd-row seats from the 2nd-row
seats?
A: Make sure nothing is on the 2nd-row seat or the floor in
front of or behind the seat. Fold up the armrest(s) and make sure
the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position. Rotate
the release lever on the upper-outboard side of the seatback
forward. Push the top of the seatback forward. The seat cushion
will fold and the entire seat will slide forward.

Getting to Know Your
2017 Traverse
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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Chevrolet Traverse. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box. 1

Instrument Panel
Cruise Control Buttons/ Heated Steering Wheel ButtonF

Turn Signal Lever/Windshield
Wipers Lever

Driver Information Center

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsF

Exterior Lamps Control

Ambient Light Control

Instrument Panel Illumination Control/Dome
Lamp Off Button

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever

Symbols
Low Fuel Traction Control Off Engine Coolant Temperature
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Brake System Cruise Control Set Low Tire Pressure StabiliTrak Active

StabiliTrak Off Security Check Engine Oil Pressure

Driver Information Center ButtonsF

Audio System/ Navigation SystemF

Hazard Warning Flashers
Button

Lane Departure Warning ButtonF/Forward Collision
Alert ButtonF

Driver’s Heated/ USB Cooled Seat Port ButtonsF

Rear Wiper Switch/ Traction Control Off Button/Tow/Haul
Mode ButtonF/ Power Liftgate SwitchF

Accessory Passenger’s Power Heated/Cooled Outlet Seat ButtonsF

Climate Controls

Charging System Safety Belt Reminder Airbag Readiness
F Optional equipment

Antilock Brake System Side Blind Zone Alert

Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
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Front Seats
Manual Seats A B
C
D

A. Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment
Lift the handle under the front of the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward.
B. Seat Height Adjustment
Ratchet the middle lever up or down repeatedly to raise or lower the seat.
C. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Lift the rear lever to recline or raise the seatback.
D. Lumbar Adjustment
Pull up/push down the lever on the inboard side of the seatback to adjust the amount of lumbar support.

Power SeatsF

B

C

A

Head Restraints

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F Optional equipment

A. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to raise, lower or tilt the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Adjustment (Driver’s Seat Only)
Press the switch to adjust the amount of lumbar support.

The driver and front passenger head restraints are adjustable.
Press the button on the left side of the head restraint to raise or lower the head restraint, or move it rearward. Move the head restraint forward by pulling it forward.

See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.

2nd-Row Seats
Enter or Exit the 3rd-Row Seats A
Slide the Seat B

1. Make sure nothing is on the 2nd-row seat or the floor in front of or behind the seat.
2. Fold up the armrest(s) and make sure the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position.
3. Rotate the release lever (A) on the upper-outboard side of the seatback forward.
4. Push the top of the seatback forward. The seat cushion will fold and the entire seat will slide forward.
5. After entering/exiting, push the top of the seatback rearward until the seatback and floor tracks lock.
6. Push down at the rear of the seat cushion to lock it in place.
1. Make sure nothing is on the floor in front of or behind the 2nd-row seat.
2. Pull outward on the handle (B) on the outboard side of the seat cushion and slide the seat forward or rearward.
3. Release the handle.

Fold/Recline the Seatback C

1. Make sure the seat is all the way rearward (when folding the seat), the armrest(s) are upright and the safety belt is unfastened.
2. Pull forward on the strap (C) on the outboard side of the seatback.
3. Fold down or recline the seatback.

See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual. 5

Lighting

Exterior Lamps
Rotate the knob to operate the exterior lamps.

Off/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog Lamps Press the knob to turn the fog lamps on or off.

Ambient Lighting

Ambient Off
The ambient lighting illuminates across the instrument panel. Press the button to turn the ambient lighting on or off. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob to adjust the lighting. The headlamps must be on for the ambient lighting to operate.

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Brightness
Press the small knob to extend it. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lighting. Turn the knob fully to turn on the dome lamps when all doors are closed.

Dome Lamps
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Dome Off Press the button to turn off the dome lamps. The button indicator will illuminate when the dome lamps are turned off. With the button depressed, the dome lamps will not turn on when a door is open. Press the button again to have the dome lamps turn on when a door is open.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsF

Volume Pull up the + or button to adjust the volume.
SRCE Source Press to select an audio source.

Next/Previous Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous favorite radio station, track, or file.
Seek Press to go to the next radio station on the same band or CD track.
Push to Talk Press to start voice recognition to interact with the audio, OnStar®, Bluetooth or navigationF system.
End Call Press to end or reject an OnStar or a Bluetooth call.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the On/Off button. The
Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET/ button to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.

Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate Press to resume a set speed.
When the system is active, press to increase speed.
SET/ Set/Coast When the system is active, press to decrease speed.
Cancel Press to cancel the cruise control but retain the set speed in memory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control.
The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is turned off.

F Optional equipment

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Infotainment System
Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving.
The infotainment system is controlled using the faceplate buttons, touch screen, voice recognition and audio steering wheel controls.

Volume/ Power

Eject disc

Home page

Applications: Touch the screen icon
to access the application

BACK Move back one
level in the menus

Auxiliary input jack

Tune/Menu: Tune radio stations/Open and select
menus

SRCE Select the audio source

SEEK Previous/Next radio station, track or file

DESTF Open the Destination
menu

NAVF Map screen

RPTF Repeat voice
guidance

Navigation infotainment systemF shown

Setting the Time 1. Touch the Time Display on the touch screen.

2. Touch the desired down or up screen button to adjust the time. 3. Touch the OK screen button to confirm the setting.

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F Optional equipment

See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

Infotainment System
Storing Favorite Stations Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored, in any order, on up to six pages of favorites. 1. Tune in the desired radio station. 2. Press and hold one of the six preset screen buttons until a beep is heard. 3. Repeat the steps for each desired station.

Portable Audio Devices

A USB port is located at the front of the center console.
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port. Compatible devices connected to the USB port can be controlled by the audio system. Not all devices may be supported. Use the audio controls and audio steering wheel controls to access various functions.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

Bluetooth® System
Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Bluetooth streaming audio is available with the MyLink system.F For more information, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn.
Pair a Phone 1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair.”
To use the screen buttons (MyLink system only), press the Settings screen button and then touch Bluetooth Device List > New Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate your vehicle name or MyLink on the phone.
3. Enter the four-digit code that appears on the touch screen into the phone or confirm the six-digit code on the phone.
4. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, select Always Accept and Allow.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

F Optional equipment

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Chevrolet MyLinkF
MyLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®. MyLink enables streaming audio through a smartphone and hands-free voice control. Music also can be played from a USB flash drive. For assistance with the MyLink system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit www.chevrolet.com/mylink.
Voice Recognition Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetoothenabled phone) using the enhanced voice recognition system. 1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel. 2. The radio will say “Command please,” followed by a beep. 3. After the beep, say what you want it to do.
Phone (using your paired phone): Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Dial 555-1212”
Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only): Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
Radio Control: Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
PANDORA® Internet Radio Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres.
Download the Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Pandora. Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle. Connect your smartphone/device to the system by Bluetooth or, for Apple devices, by a USB cable. Touch the Pandora icon on the touch screen to access Pandora. A slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
OnStar® with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi®
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, up to seven devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle’s built- in Wi-Fi hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voice Command button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, and then say “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the screen. For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations.
See OnStar in your Owner Manual. 10 F Optional equipment

Climate Controls

Driver’s Temperature
Control

SYNC Link all settings
to driver’s setting

AUTO Automatic operation

Fan Speed Control/Off

REAR Activate Rear Climate Control
operation

Passenger’s Temperature
Control

Vent Floor Mode Mode

Defrost Mode

R Rear Window/ Outside Mirror
Defogger

A/C

Recirculation

Air

Mode

Conditioning

Control

Bi-level Mode

Defog Mode

Automatic Operation 1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. If desired, press SYNC to link all temperature settings to the driver’s setting. Allow time for the system to automatically reach the desired temperature.
If the air delivery mode or fan speed is adjusted manually, automatic operation is canceled.

Recirculation Mode

The

Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or pre-

vent outside odors from entering the vehicle. It is not available while the Floor, Defog or

Defrost Mode is selected. When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning,

the air humidity increases and the windows may fog.

See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.

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Rear Seat Climate Controls
Front Controls
B

A C

Press the REAR button (A) to activate rear climate control operation. REAR will illuminate on the fan control knob and temperature control knob.
Use the fan control knob (B) to adjust the rear climate control fan speed. Turning the fan control knob to Off turns off the climate control system.
Use the temperature control knob (C) to adjust the rear climate control temperature.
Note: Maximum system operation is achieved by turning on the rear system even if the rear seats are unoccupied.
Rear Seat Controls Rear seat occupants can adjust the rear settings at any time by using the rear controls, regardless of the front control panel REAR setting.

Fan Controls

Air Delivery Modes: Vent Bi-level Floor

Temperature Controls

Rear climate controls with rear seat audioF shown

12 F Optional equipment

See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.

Driver Assistance Systems

The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions.

Lane Departure WarningF When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, the system flashes an amber visual alert on the instrument cluster.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button (A) on the center of the instrument panel to turn the system on or off.

Forward Collision AlertF When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, the system flashes a visual alert.
The Vehicle Ahead indicator will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and will illuminate in amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. If your vehicle approaches another vehicle much too rapidly, the collision alert will flash on the windshield and beep rapidly.
Press the Collision Alert button (B) on the center of the instrument panel to set the alert sensitivity to Far, Medium, Near, or Off. The setting is displayed in the Driver Information Center.

Side Blind Zone AlertF While driving, the

Side Blind Zone Alert displays a warning

symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone

A

B

area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn

signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected.

To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.

Rear Vision Camera Provides a view directly behind the vehicle when backing up.
To turn the Rear Vision Camera Guidelines or Rear Park Assist Symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.

Rear Cross Traffic AlertF Warns of traffic coming in either direction behind the vehicle by displaying a visual alert on the Rear Vision Camera display.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.

Rear Parking Assist When the vehicle is in Reverse, detected objects are indicated by audible beeps. The interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system on or off, go to the Vehicle Information menu in the Driver Information Center.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

F Optional equipment

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Rear Wiper/Washer

Rear Wiper Press the top of the switch to turn the rear wiper on or off.
Washer Fluid Press the bottom of the switch to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Power LiftgateF
A B 14 F Optional equipment

Power Liftgate Switch Press the Power Liftgate OFF switch to turn off the power liftgate. The liftgate can only be operated manually when the switch is in the Off position. Press the top of the Power Liftgate switch to turn on the power liftgate.
Note: If the power liftgate does not open or close, make sure the power liftgate switch is not in the Off position. The Driver Information Center will display POWER LIFTGATE OFF if the power liftgate is disabled.
Open/Close the Power Liftgate Press and hold the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. Press the top of the Power Liftgate switch on the center console. Press the touchpad (A) in the liftgate handle to open. Press the touchpad (B) next to the liftgate latch to close.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Wind Noise
If a rear window is open, there may be a buffeting wind noise inside the vehicle. Opening a front window slightly when a rear window is open will prevent this noise from occurring.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Towing

The Traverse base towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. Vehicles equipped with the Trailer Towing Package have a towing capacity of 5,200 lbs.

Use the Tow/Haul modeF when pulling a heavy trailer to reduce the frequency of transmission shifts and improve the control of vehicle speed.

To turn the Tow/Haul mode on or off, press the center console.

Tow/Haul button on the

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Battery Location
The battery is located beneath the floor behind the front passenger seat. Jump-start positive and negative posts are located under the hood on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitor
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center. Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures and then turns off as the vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.
Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.

F Optional equipment

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Roadside Assistance

1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872)

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for any repairs.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the help you need.

myChevrolet and OnStar Mobile Apps
The myChevrolet mobile app connects owners to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance.
Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app and enjoy select features for 5 years from the date of vehicle delivery. With a compatible mobile device, owners can access many services, including remotely starting/stopping the vehicle, locking/unlocking the doors, and locating the vehicle on a map (on properly equipped vehicles). To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, call 1-888-466-7827, visit onstar.com or refer to your Owner Manual.
Download the mobile apps from your compatible mobile device’s app store.

Chevrolet Owner Center
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Chevrolet Owner Center. Check out personalized information, including an online Owner Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create an account today at my.chevrolet.com.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2016 General Motors. All rights reserved.

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