Switch KM to Miles in Your New GMC or Buick
How to Switch from Kilometers to Miles in Your New GMC or Buick
The holiday season often means more travel, whether it’s a road trip across the border or simply running errands around Lethbridge. If you’ve recently purchased a new GMC or Buick, one simple adjustment can make driving in the United States much easier: switching your speedometer from kilometers per hour (km/h) to miles per hour (mph). Not only does this make your dashboard easier to read, but it also updates other important vehicle information—like fuel economy, tire pressure, and navigation distances. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make the switch quickly and easily, and highlight everything else that changes when you do.
Why You Might Want to Switch from KM to Miles
Switching from Metric to US measurements affects more than just your highway speed. Once you make the change:
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Fuel economy readings update to Miles per Gallon (MPG).
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Tire pressure can be displayed in Pounds per Square Inch (PSI).
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Distance to empty reflects your route in miles.
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Speed sign recognition aligns with posted speed limits.
Making this switch ensures your GMC or Buick is easier to use, especially if you’re traveling outside Canada or prefer US measurements.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Change Your Units
Follow these simple steps to switch your speedometer from km/h to mph:
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Press the “Settings” icon on your vehicle’s touchscreen.
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Scroll down the list that appears and select “System.”
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Then, scroll down until you find “ Units” and tap.
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Select “Metric” or “US” to switch your measurements.
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Press the “Home” to return to the main screen.
And that’s it! You’ve now updated your GMC or Buick dashboard to display your preferred units.
(Note this setting is was previously found in your Driver’s Information Center (DIC)—the screen right in front of your steering wheel.)
Need Help with Your GMC or Buick?
If you have questions about your new vehicle, or need assistance changing settings, the team at Davis GMC Buick in Lethbridge is here to help. Call us at 403-329-4444 or submit your question through our Technology 101 page.
