Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statementon
page 12‑16for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry
Canada.
Changes or modifications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter will work up to 60 m
(195 feet) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 1‑3.
RKE without Remote Start Shown
The following may be available:
Q(Lock): Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking, see “Remote
Lock Feedback” underVehicle
Personalization
on page 4‑36. If a
passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock. If the driver
door is open when
Qis pressed, all
doors lock except the driver door.
These settings can be modified.
1-4 Keys, Doors and Windows
See“Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out”
under Vehicle Personalizationon
page 4‑36.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-Theft Alarm System
on
page 1‑13.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock
the driver door or all doors, see
“Remote Door Unlock” under
Vehicle Personalization
on
page 4‑36. The turn signal
indicators flash to indicate unlocking
has occurred. For more information
see “Remote Unlock Light
Feedback” underVehicle
Personalization
on page 4‑36.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-Theft Alarm System
on
page 1‑13.
V(Remote Liftgate Release):
First press
K, then press and hold
Vto unlock the liftgate. For
vehicles with the power liftgate,
press and hold
Vuntil the liftgate
begins to move to open the liftgate.
7(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release one
time to locate the vehicle. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps. Press and hold
7for at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash until
7is pressed
again or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): For
vehicles with this feature, first press
Qthen press and hold/to start
the engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start
on page 1‑5for additional information.
Programming Transmitters
to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer/
retailer. When the replacement
transmitter is programmed to this
vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be reprogrammed. Any
lost or stolen transmitters will no
longer work once the new
transmitter is programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the “Replace
Battery in Remote Key” message
displays in the DIC. See “Replace
Battery in Remote Key” underKey
and Lock Messages on page 4‑33.
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer/retailer to replace
the battery.
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11
Press and release&on the
liftgate adjacent to the latch to close
the liftgate.
Pressing any button, or the
touchpad switch while the liftgate is
moving stops it. Pressing the button
or RKE switch again reverses the
direction. The touch pad switch will
stop the liftgate from moving. There
is a minimum distance that the
power liftgate must already be open
for the system to hold it open.
If movement is stopped below that
minimum the liftgate closes. Do not force the liftgate open or
closed during a power cycle.
The power liftgate may be
temporarily disabled under extreme
temperatures or low battery
conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate
can still be operated manually.
If you shift the transmission out of
P (Park) while the power function is
in progress, the liftgate power
function will continue to completion.
If you shift the transmission out of
P (Park) and accelerate before the
power liftgate latch is closed, the
liftgate may reverse to the open
position. Cargo could fall out of the
vehicle. Always make sure the
power liftgate is closed and latched
before you drive away.
If you power open the liftgate and
the liftgate support struts have lost
pressure, the turn signals flash and
a chime sounds. The liftgate stays
open temporarily, then slowly
closes. See your dealer/retailer for
service before using the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
during a power open or close cycle,
a warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will automatically reverse
direction to the full closed or open
position. After removing the
obstruction, the power liftgate
operation can be used again. If the
liftgate encounters multiple
obstacles on the same power cycle,
the power function will deactivate.
The
“Manually Close Power Liftgate”
warning message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will
display. After removing the
obstructions, the liftgate will resume
normal power operation.
Your vehicle has pinch sensors
located on the side edges of the
liftgate. If an object is caught
between the liftgate and the body
and presses against this sensor, the
liftgate will reverse direction and
open fully. The liftgate will remain
open until it is activated again or
closed manually.
1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
Setting the Power Liftgate
3/4 Mode
To change the liftgate stop position:
1. Turn the liftgate switch to the3/4 mode position and power
open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing
any switch.
3. Press and hold the button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch until
the turn signals flash and a beep
sounds to indicate that the new
setting is recorded.
When power opened with the
3/4 mode selected, the liftgate
stops at the new set position.
There is a minimum that the power
liftgate must already be open for the
system to hold it open. The liftgate
cannot be set to stop below that
minimum.
Manual Operation of Power
Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual
operation, turn the mode switch to
the OFF position.
With the power liftgate disabled and
all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate
can be manually opened and
closed. Manual operation of a
liftgate that also has power
operation requires more effort than
with a standard manual liftgate.
To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on the
outside of the liftgate, and lift the
gate open. To close the liftgate, use
the pull cup to lower the liftgate and
close. With the power liftgate
disabled the liftgate electric latch
will still power latch once contact is
made with the striker. Always close
the liftgate before driving. If the RKE button is pressed while
power operation is disabled, the turn
signals flash and the liftgate will
not move.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or
has low voltage, the liftgate will not
open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows
Express Down Windows
Windows that have the
express‐down feature allow
the windows to be lowered
without holding the switch. Press
the window switch fully and release
it to activate the express‐down
feature. The express mode can be
canceled at any time by briefly
pressing, or pulling the switch.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming the power windows
may be necessary if the vehicle's
battery has been disconnected or
discharged.To program the window:
1. Close all doors with the ignition
in the ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN position, or when
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 8‑29.
2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window.
Continue to hold it briefly after
the window is fully closed.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout): The window
lockout switch is located on the
driver door. This feature prevents
the rear passenger windows from
operating, except from the driver
position. Press the switch to turn
the lockout feature on or off. An
indicator light shows the feature
is on.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount and slide it along the
rod from side-to-side to cover the
driver or passenger side of the front
window. Swing the sun visor to the
side to cover the side window. It can
be moved along the rod from
side-to-side in this position also.
2-38 Seats and Restraints
If the passenger seat gets wet, dry
the seat immediately. If the airbag
readiness light is lit, do not install a
child restraint or allow anyone to
occupy the seat. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light
on page 4‑15for
important safety information.
The on indicator may be lit if an
object, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop or
other electronic device, is put on an
unoccupied seat. If this is not
desired remove the object from
the seat.
{WARNING
Stowing of articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your
dealer/retailer and the service
manual have information about
servicing the vehicle and the airbag
system. To purchase a service
manual, see Service Publications
Ordering Information on page 12‑12.
{WARNING
For up to 10 seconds after the
ignition is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q: Is there anything I might addto or change about the vehicle
that could keep the airbags
from working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that
change the vehicle's frame,
bumper system, height, front end
or side sheet metal, they may
keep the airbag system from
working properly. Changing or
moving any parts of the front
seats, safety belts, the airbag
sensing and diagnostic module,
4-2 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Brake System Messages . . . . 4-30
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 4-30
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 4-31
Engine Power Messages . . . . 4-32
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 4-32
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 4-33 Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Airbag System Messages . . . . 4-34
Safety Belt Messages . . . . . . . 4-34
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 4-34
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Transmission Messages . . . . . 4-35
Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 4-36
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 4-36
OnStar®System
OnStar®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Instruments and Controls 4-11
There are four accessory power
outlets in the following locations,
below the CD slot, inside the center
console storage, on the rear of the
center console storage, and in the
rear cargo compartment.
To use the outlets, remove the
cover. Close the outlet cover, when
not in use.
Notice:If electrical devices are
left plugged into a power outlet,
the battery may drain causing the
vehicle not to start or damage to
the battery. This would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always unplug all electrical
devices when turning off the
vehicle.
Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlets and could
result in blown vehicle or adapter
fuses. If you experience a problem,
see your dealer/retailer for
additional information on the
accessory power outlet. Notice:
Adding any electrical
equipment to the vehicle can
damage it or keep other
components from working as
they should. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not use equipment
exceeding maximum amperage
rating of 20 amperes. Check with
your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice: Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage
not covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not hang any type of
accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only.Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights come on when there
could be a problem with a vehicle
function. Some warning lights come
on briefly when the engine is started
to indicate they are working.
Gauges can indicate when there
could be a problem with a vehicle
function. Often gauges and warning
lights work together to indicate a
problem with the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while
driving, or when one of the gauges
shows there may be a problem,
check the section that explains what
to do. Follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
and even dangerous.