Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Liftgate (SUV)..............................................2-13
Midgate (SUT)..............................................2-14
Tailgate (SUT)..............................................2-16
Windows........................................................2-18
Power Windows............................................2-19
Sun Visors...................................................2-22
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-22
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-22
Passlock
®....................................................2-24
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-25
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-25
Ignition Positions..........................................2-25
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-26Starting Your Engine.....................................2-26
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-27
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-28
Tow/Haul Mode............................................2-31
All-Wheel Drive............................................2-32
Parking Brake..............................................2-36
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-37
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-38
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-38
Engine Exhaust............................................2-39
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-40
Mirrors...........................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-43
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-46
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-47
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-47
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist..............................................2-48
OnStar
®System.............................................2-48
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking your key in the
vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door
is open.
If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open
and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock
and then the driver’s door will unlock.
Liftgate (SUV)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can not see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-19.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-39.
To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on any of
the power door lock switches or the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Open the liftgate by pulling the handle located in the
center of the door.
To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on any of the
power door lock switches or the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
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