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1.Exterior Lamp Controls 0143.
Fog Lamps 0146 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0146.
2. Air Vents 0153.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 145.
4. Cruise Control 0186 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0188
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 096 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0198 (If Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) 0104 orInstrument
Cluster (Base Cluster) 0101.
Driver Information Center
Display.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0119 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0122. 6.
Steering Wheel Controls 096
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0119 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0122.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 097.
8. Infotainment 0149.
9. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0183.
Hazard Warning Flashers
0 145.
GS/Sport Buttons (If
Equipped). See Selective Ride
Control 0185.
Parking Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 196.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0204 (If Equipped).
10. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0144. 11. Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light. See Safety
Belt Reminders 0109.
12. Heated Front Seats 052 (If
Equipped).
13. Electric Parking Brake Switch. SeeParking Brake 0181.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0176.
15. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0150.
16. Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0167 orIgnition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0168.
17. Horn 097.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
096.
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 214.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0111.
21. Instrument Panel Storage 092.
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To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
control (1) forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front or rear
part of the seat cushion by
moving the front or rear of the
control (1) up or down.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the control (1) up
or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 049.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt
the top of the control (2) forward or
rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks
0 49.
Press and hold the top or bottom of
the control (3) to increase or
decrease lumbar support. See
Lumbar Adjustment 049.Memory Features
If equipped, the MEM, 1, and 2
buttons on the outboard side of the
driver seat are used to manually
store and recall the driver seat and
outside mirror positions.
See Memory Seats 051 and
Vehicle Personalization 0134.
Heated Seats
If equipped, the buttons are part of
the climate control system on the
center stack. To operate, the ignition
and the climate control system must
be on. If the climate control system
is off, press the
Obutton to turn
it on.
Press
MorLto heat the driver or
passenger seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The lights near the
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With Remote Start Shown
K:Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors. See Vehicle
Personalization 0134.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0134.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 038.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0134. If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0134.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 038.
Y:Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7: Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for about
30 seconds until
7is pressed again
or the vehicle is started.
/: If equipped, press and releaseQand then immediately press and
hold
/for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See
Remote Vehicle Start 032.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition.
Keyless Access Operation
Some vehicles have a Keyless
Access system that lets you lock
and unlock the doors and access
the trunk without removing the RKE
transmitter from your pocket, purse,
briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter
should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door or trunk being opened.
If equipped, there will be buttons on
the outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0134.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
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and all previously known keys
will no longer work with the
vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only).”
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter (Keyless Access
Vehicles Only)
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder.
The cupholder liner will need to
be pulled out to access the
transmitter pocket.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key
lock cylinder located on the
outside of the driver door and
turn the key counterclockwise
to the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. 3. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up. The
transmitter pocket is located
inside the center console
cupholder.
4. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and
press
K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold the ignition for 12 seconds
to exit programming mode.
Reinstall the rubber cupliner.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter (Keyless
Access Vehicles Only)
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to eight
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transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters you wish
to program must be with you.1. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock
cylinder located on the outside
of the driver door and turn the
key to the unlock position,
counterclockwise, five times
within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
The DIC display will again
show REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the
next steps.
The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE
# 1.
4. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up. The
transmitter pocket is located
inside the center console
cupholder. The cupholder liner
will need to be pulled out to
access the transmitter pocket. 5. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and
press
K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold the ENGINE START/
STOP button for 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal ,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE when you
try to start the vehicle. The
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE
KEY message may also be
displayed at this time.
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To start the vehicle:1. Remove the cupholder liner from the center console
cupholder.
2. Place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ENGINE START/
STOP button. See Starting the
Engine 0170 for additional
information about the vehicle's
keyless ignition with
pushbutton start. Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
Key and Lock Messages
0129.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery: 1. Press the button on the transmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover by prying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade. 4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR2032
or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
/:This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear fog indicator light does not
come on during remote start. If the
vehicle has heated seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See
Heated Front Seats 052.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
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Memory Mirrors
If equipped, the vehicle may have
memory mirrors. SeeMemory Seats
0 51.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Heated Mirrors
The vehicle has heated mirrors.
1: Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0150.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle
may have three control buttons at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See OnStar Overview 0323.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
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Memory Seats
If equipped, the MEM, 1, and 2
buttons on the outboard side of the
driver seat are used to manually
store and recall the driver seat and
outside mirror positions. These
manually stored positions are
referred to as Button Memory
positions.
The vehicle will also automatically
store driver seat and outside mirror
positions to the current driver
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter when the ignition is
turned off. These automatically
stored positions are referred to asRKE Memory positions. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
026.
Storing Button Memory Positions
To store positions into Button
Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and both outside mirrors to the desired
driving positions.
2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and 1 at the same time until a
beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using 2.
Recalling Button Memory
Positions
To recall the manually stored Button
Memory positions, press and hold
1 or 2. The driver seat and outside
mirrors move to the positions stored
to those buttons when pressed.
Releasing 1 or 2 before the stored
positions are reached stops the
recall.
If something has blocked the driver
seat while recalling a memory
position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press
and hold the appropriate manual
control for the memory item that is
not recalling for two seconds. Try
recalling the memory position again
by pressing the appropriate memory
button. If the memory position is still
not recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Recalling RKE Memory Positions
(Memory Remote Recall)
The Memory Remote Recall feature
can recall the driver seat and the
outside mirrors to previously stored
RKE Memory positions when
entering the vehicle.
Every time the ignition is placed in
OFF, the positions of the driver seat
and outside mirrors are
automatically stored to the RKE
transmitter that was used to start
the vehicle. These positions are
called RKE Memory positions and
may be different than the previously
mentioned Button Memory positions
stored to the 1 or 2 buttons. To
automatically recall RKE Memory
positions, unlock the driver door
with the RKE transmitter and open