Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Infotainment Controls and Display
The infotainment display and controls are a separate component from the radio, combined into an assembly. The assembly contains the control knobs and buttons for all audio and HVAC functions and the information display. The assembly is supplied battery voltage and ground from the vehicle harness.
Control information, touch communications and dimming level for the display are communicated via a LIN serial data circuit to the Radio.
The remote radio receiver sends the display digital video data for on-screen display through a dedicated video cable.
The information display provides a feedback on the touch screen and certain controls.
The controls communicate via a LIN serial data circuit with the remote radio receiver. Messages communicated include the following:
- Wake-up/power state messages
- Diagnostic information
- Button presses/knob rotations
- Commands for the state of indicators
- Back-lighting dimming level
HVAC data for controls and status indicators is communicated between the HVAC controls and the HVAC control module with a separate LIN serial data circuit. HVAC status screen information from the HVAC control module is transmitted to the radio on the GMLAN serial data circuit.
On some system configurations for model year 2019 (and forward), the Infotainment Controls and Display are connected only via dedicated video cable (LVDS cable). All data communication previously transmitted via LIN and GMLAN will be sent via LVDS cable on these systems. Programming/reprogramming of the Infotainment Controls and Display will be performed through USB port and sent from the Radio to the Display via the LVDS cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.