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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Curb View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Universal Remote System . . . . . 20
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22
Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within range. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation026.
The RKE transmitter is used to lock
and unlock the doors and may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
With Remote Start and Convertible Top Shown, Others Similar
Press the button to remove the key.
The key can be used to open the
vehicle and hatch/trunk if power to
the vehicle is lost. See Hatch
(Trunk) 037.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press again within five seconds to
unlock both doors.
Q: Press to lock both doors.
s:Press and hold to release
the hatch/trunk.
M: If equipped, press and
release
Kand then immediately
press and hold
Mcontinuously to
open the convertible top all the way.
Release the button to stop
movement. This button will only
open the convertible top.
See Convertible Top 049.
L:Press and release once to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and
hold for three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press again or start the
vehicle to stop the panic alarm.
See Keys 024 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 026.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
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3. Start the vehicle normally afterentering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 031.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door from the
outside, press
QorKon the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
Driver Door
1. Door Handle Sensor
2. Power Door Lock Switch
3. Door Latch Button
For Keyless Access, hold the RKE
transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle. Grip and press the
door handle sensor (1). See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 026. This feature can be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0130.
Passenger Door
To lock or unlock a door from the
inside, use the power door lock
switch.
Q: Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
To open a door from the inside,
press the door latch button.
The fuel door is also locked and
unlocked using these features.
See Power Door Locks 035.
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Loss of Vehicle Electrical
Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power,
the doors can be opened manually.
SeePower Door Locks 035.
Trunk Release
For automatic transmissions, the
vehicle must be in P (Park).
For manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be off or stationary
with the parking brake set. See
Electric Parking Brake 0190.
To release the hatch/trunk:
. Press}. .
Press and hold
son the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System 025.
.
Press the hatch/trunk release
touch pad with the RKE
transmitter within range or use
the key in the key cylinder. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 025 and Keys 024.
See Hatch (Trunk) 037.
Windows
Pull up or press down on the switch
to raise or lower the window. See
Power Windows 044.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
allows the power windows to
operate when the ignition is off. See
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0179.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 31
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 35
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Doors
Hatch (Trunk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 39
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 41
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 42
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 43
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 43
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Roof
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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The key inside the RKE transmitter
can be used to open the vehicle and
hatch/trunk if power to the vehicle is
lost. SeeHatch (Trunk) 037.
With Remote Start and Convertible
Top Shown, Others Similar
Press the button near the bottom of
the RKE transmitter to remove the
key. Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
This vehicle has a Keyless Access
system with pushbutton start. See
Ignition Positions 0175 for
information on starting the vehicle.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
If locked out of the vehicle, contact
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0319. With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar
Overview 0329.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0325.
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 or a qualified technician
for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“Keyless Access Operation”later in
this section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 025.
With Remote Start and Convertible
Top Shown, Others Similar
Q(Lock) : Press to lock both doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking. See “Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start” underVehicle
Personalization 0130.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed and Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled through the
vehicle personalization, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See “Unlocked
Door Anti-Lockout” underVehicle Personalization
0130. If the
passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, both doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 039.
When the doors are locked, the fuel
door is also locked.
K(Unlock) : Press to unlock the
driver door. Press again within
five seconds to unlock both doors.
When remotely unlocking the
vehicle at night, the headlamps and
back-up lamps will come on for
about 30 seconds to light your
approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 039.
When the doors are unlocked, the
fuel door is also unlocked.
/(Remote Start) : If equipped,
press and release
Qand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
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During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
turn on automatically. SeeHeated
and Ventilated Front Seats 059.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 025.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The lamps flash to confirm the
request to remote start the
vehicle has been received.
During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
3. To drive, have the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, press
the brake pedal, and then start
the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested, 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once per ignition cycle. A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
After two remote starts, the vehicle's
ignition must be changed to ON/
RUN/START and then back to OFF
before the remote start procedure
can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than OFF.
. The transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.