If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is
started using the remote keyless entry transmitter,
the front heated seats will be turned on to the
high setting if it is cold outside. See″Remote
Vehicle Start″underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 100. When the key
is inserted into the ignition and the ignition
is turned on, the heated seat feature will turn off.
To turn the heated seat feature back on, press
the desired button.Memory Seat and Mirrors
Your vehicle may have the memory package.
The controls for this feature are located on the
driver’s door panel, and are used to program and
recall memory settings for the driver’s seat and
outside mirrors.
To save your positions in memory, do the
following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar and both outside mirrors
to a comfortable position.
SeeOutside Power Mirrors on page 142for
more information.
Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and
recall the mirror positions.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let
you know that the position has been stored.
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A second seating and mirror position can be
programmed by repeating the above steps and
pressing button 2.
To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must
be in PARK (P). Press and release either button 1
or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving
position. The seat and outside mirrors will move to
the position previously stored. You will hear a
single beep.
If you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote
recall memory feature is on, automatic seat
and mirror movement will occur. See “MEMORY
SEAT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons) on page 250for more
information.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at
any time, press one of the power seat controls,
memory buttons, or power mirror buttons.
If something has blocked the driver’s seat while
recalling a memory position, the driver’s seat recall
may stop working. If this happens, press the
appropriate control for the area that is not recalling
for two seconds, after the obstruction is removed.Then try recalling the memory position again by
pressing the appropriate memory button. If
the memory position is still not being recalled, see
your dealer/retailer for service.
Easy Exit Seat
The control for this feature is located on the
driver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2.
With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position
can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You
will hear a single beep. The driver’s seat will
move back.
If the easy exit seat feature is on in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), automatic seat
movement will occur when the key is removed
from the ignition. See “EASY EXIT SEAT” under
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 250for more information.
Further programming for the memory seat feature
can be done using the DIC. You can select or
cancel the following:
The automatic easy exit seat feature.
The remote memory seat recall feature.
For programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 250.
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Keys.............................................................. 97
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 98
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation............................................... 100
Doors and Locks........................................ 106
Door Locks................................................ 106
Power Door Locks..................................... 107
Delayed Locking........................................ 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 107
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 108
Lockout Protection..................................... 109
Liftgate...................................................... 109
Power Liftgate........................................... 110
Windows...................................................... 115
Power Windows........................................ 116
Sun Visors................................................ 118
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 119
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 119
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 121
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 121Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 123
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 123
Ignition Positions....................................... 124
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 125
Starting the Engine.................................... 126
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 127
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 129
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 132
Parking Brake........................................... 133
Shifting Into Park (P)................................. 134
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 136
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 136
Engine Exhaust......................................... 137
Running the Engine While Parked............. 138
Mirrors......................................................... 139
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 139
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass................... 139
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 142
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 143
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 144
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 145
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One key is used for the ignition and all locks.
When a new vehicle is delivered to the
dealer/retailer, the key has a key tag. This tag has
a bar-coded key code that tells your dealer/retailer
how to make extra keys. This tag may be
removed and kept by your dealer/retailer. If it has
not been removed, keep the tag in a safe
place. If you lose your key, your dealer/retailer can
easily make another one by using the key code.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 509for
more information.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modi cations to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.At times you may notice a decrease in operating
range. This is normal for any RKE system. If
the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 100.
If you are still having trouble, see your
dealer/retailer or a quali ed technician
for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away.
However, the operating range may be less while
the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 98.The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system:/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, it may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See
“Remote Vehicle Start” following for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ash once to
indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through
the DIC, the horn will chirp when the lock button is
pressed again within ve seconds of the previous
press of the lock button. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 250for
additional information. Pressing the lock button
may arm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 119.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will
ash once to indicate unlocking has occurred.
With Remote Start and
Liftgate (Without
Remote Start or Liftgate
Similar)
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4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter
together.
5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up
the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems
and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the
system will return after the key is turned to the
ON position.
If your vehicle has an automatic climate control
system, during remote start, the climate control
system will default to a heating mode during colder
outside temperatures and a cooling mode during
warmer outside temperatures. If your vehicle
does not have an automatic climate control
system, during remote start, the climate control
system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was
set to when the vehicle was last turned off.During a remote start, if your vehicle has an
automatic climate control system and heated
seats, the heated seats will turn on during colder
outside temperatures and will shut off when
the key is turned to RUN. If your vehicle does not
have an automatic climate control system,
during remote start, you will need to manually turn
the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats
for additional information
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may
require a person using the remote start to have the
vehicle in view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote starting
of vehicles.
The RKE transmitter with the remote start button,
provides an increased range of operation. However,
the range may be less while the vehicle is running.
As a result, you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 98for
additional information.
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Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These
prevent passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. You
must open the rear
doors to access them.
The label showing
lock and unlock
positions is located near
the lock.To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and
turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
When you want to open a rear door when the
security lock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the
power door lock switch, or by lifting the
rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot
and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.
Lock Label shown
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