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Interference from radio-frequencyidentification (RFID) tags mayprevent the key from starting thevehicle. Keep RFID tags away fromthe key when starting the vehicle.
The key is used for the ignition, alldoor locks and glove box,if equipped.
Programming Keys
Follow these procedures to programup to eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with TwoRecognized Keys
To p r o g r a m a n e w k e y :
1. Insert the original, alreadyprogrammed key in the ignitionand turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,and remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds,insert the second originalalready programmed key in theignition and turn the key to theON/RUN position.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,and remove the key.
5. Insert the key to beprogrammed and turn it to theON/RUN position withinfive seconds.
6. The security light will turn offonce the key has beenprogrammed.
7. Repeat Steps 1–5ifadditionalkeys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see yourdealer to have a new key made.
Programming withoutRecognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehiclewhen a recognized key is notavailable. Canadian regulationsrequire that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys arenot available, follow this procedureto program the first key.
This procedure will takeapproximately 30 minutes tocomplete for the first key. Thevehicle must be off and all of thekeys you wish to program must bewith you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key intothe ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The securitylight will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until thesecurity light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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5. Repeat Steps 2–4twomoretimes. After the third time, turnto ON/RUN; the key is learnedand all previously known keyswill no longer work with thevehicle.
6. To learn a second key, turn toOFF, insert the second key tobe learned, and rotate toON/RUN.
After two keys are learned, theremaining keys can be learned byfollowing the procedure in“Programming with TwoRecognized Keys.”
The key has a bar-coded key tagthat the dealer or qualified locksmithcan use to make new keys. Storethis information in a safe place, notin the vehicle.
See your dealer if a replacementkey or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,inspect the key blade for debris.Periodically clean with a brushor pick.
With an active OnStar subscription,an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunlock the vehicle. SeeOnStarOverview0486.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0482.
If there is a decrease in the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) operatingrange:
.Check the distance. Thetransmitter may be too far fromthe vehicle.
.Check the location. Othervehicles or objects may beblocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.See“Battery Replacement”laterin this section.
.If the transmitter is still notworking correctly, see yourdealer or a qualified technicianfor service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter functions maywork up to 60 m (197 ft) away fromthe vehicle.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System036.
With Remote Start (without
Remote Start Similar)
/:If equipped,/is used to startthe engine from outside the vehicleusing the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start038.
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Q:Press to lock all doors and thetailgate.
If enabled in vehicle personalization,the turn signal lamps flash once toindicate locking has occurred.If enabled through vehiclepersonalization, the horn chirps
whenQis pressed again within
three seconds. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.
PressingQarms the alarm system.
SeeVehicle Alarm System043.
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holdingQfor
one second will fold the mirrors. Theauto mirror folding feature will notoperate unless it is enabled. SeeFolding Mirrors048andVehiclePersonalization0160.
K:Press once to unlock only the
driver door. IfKis pressed again
within three seconds, all remainingdoors and the tailgate unlock. Theinterior lamps may come on andstay on for 20 seconds or until theignition is turned on.
If enabled in VehiclePersonalization, the turn signallamps flash twice to indicateunlocking has occurred. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.Ifenabledthrough vehicle personalization, theexterior lamps may turn on. SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
PressingKon the RKE transmitter
disarms the alarm system. SeeVehicle Alarm System043.
If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holdingKfor
one second will unfold the mirrors.The auto mirror folding feature willnot operate unless it is enabled.SeeFolding Mirrors048andVehicle Personalization0160.
On some models, press, release
and then press and holdKto open
all of the windows. Pressing thebutton again will stop the windows.
SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
7:Press and release one time toinitiate vehicle locator. The turnsignal lamps flash and the hornsounds three times.
Press and hold7for at least
three seconds to sound the panicalarm. The turn signal lamps flashand the horn sounds repeatedly for30 seconds. The alarm turns offwhen the ignition is moved to ON/
RUN or7is pressed again. The
ignition must be in LOCK/OFF forthe panic alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmedto this vehicle will work. If atransmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased andprogrammed through your dealer.Each vehicle can have up toeight transmitters programmed to it.See your dealer for transmitterprogramming.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery in thetransmitter soon if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage displays in the DIC.
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Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
To r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y :
1. Separate and remove the backcover of the transmitter with aflat, thin object, such as a coin.
2. Press and slide the batterydown toward the pocket of thetransmitter in the direction ofthe key ring. Do not use ametal object.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitterback cover top side first, andthen the bottom toward thekey ring.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote startfeature, the climate control systemwill come on when the vehicle isstarted remotely, depending on theoutside temperature.
The rear defog and heated andventilated seats, if equipped, mayalso come on. SeeHeated andVentilated Front Seats063andVehicle Personalization0160.
Laws in some communities mayrestrict the use of remote starters.Check local regulations for anyrequirements on remote starting ofvehicles.
Do not use remote start if thevehicle is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remotestarted if:
.The key is in the ignition.
.The hood is not closed.
.There is an emission controlsystem malfunction and themalfunction indicator lamp is on.
.Fuel level is too low.
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The engine will turn off during aremote vehicle start if:
.The coolant temperature getstoo high.
.The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may bereduced while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System036orVehiclePersonalization0160.
Starting the Engine Using RemoteStart
1. Press and releaseQ.
2. Immediately press and hold/
until the turn signal lamps flashor for at least four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will turn on. Thedoors will be locked and theclimate control system maycome on.
The engine will continue to runfor 10 minutes. After30 seconds, repeatSteps 1 and 2 for a 10-minutetime extension.
Place the ignition in ON/RUN tooperate the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can beextended by 10 minutes, for a totalof 20 minutes, if during the first10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 arerepeated while the engine is stillrunning. An extension can berequested 30 seconds after starting.
Amaximumoftworemotestarts,or a single start with an extension,is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must beturned on and then back off to useremote start again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily openthe doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When adoor is locked, the handlewill not open it. The chanceof being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash isincreased if the doors arenot locked. So, allpassengers should wearsafety belts properly and thedoors should be lockedwhenever the vehicle isdriven.
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Warning (Continued)
.Yo u n g c h i l d r e n w h o g e t i n t ounlocked vehicles may beunable to get out. A childcan be overcome byextreme heat and can sufferpermanent injuries or evendeath from heat stroke.Always lock the vehiclewhenever leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enterthrough an unlocked doorwhen you slow down or stopthe vehicle. Locking thedoors can help prevent thisfrom happening.
There are several ways to lock andunlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter orthe key in the driver door.
From inside, use the power doorlocks or manual door locks. To lockor unlock the door with the manuallocks, push down or pull up on themanual lock knob.
From inside, pull the door handleonce to unlock the door. Pull thehandle again to open the door.
SeeVehicle Alarm System043.
Power Door Locks
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
Base Trim
If equipped with power door locks:
Q:Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
If equipped, when locking the doorswith the power lock switch and adoor open, the doors will lockfive seconds after the last door isclosed. Three chimes signal thatdelayed locking is in use.
Pressing the power lock switchtwice overrides the delayed lockingfeature and immediately locks alldoors.
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This feature will not operate if thekey is in the ignition.
Turn delayed locking on or off usingvehicle personalization. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.
Automatic Door Locks
If equipped, the doors will lockautomatically when all doors areclosed, the ignition is on, and theshift lever is moved out of P (Park)for automatic transmissions orvehicle speed is above 13 km/h(8 mph) for manual transmissions.
To u n l o c k t h e d o o r s :
.PressKon a power door lock
switch.
.If equipped with an automatictransmission, shift thetransmission into P (Park)
.If equipped with manualtransmission, remove the keyfrom the ignition when parked.
Automatic Door locking cannot bedisabled. Automatic door unlockingcan be programmed. SeeVehiclePersonalization0160.
Lockout Protection
When locking is requested with thedriver door open and the key in theignition, all the doors will lock andthen the driver door will unlock.
This can be manually overridden by
pressing and holdingQon the
power door lock switch.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks preventpassengers from opening the reardoors from inside the vehicle.
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Others Similar
Press{to activate the safety locks
on the rear doors. The indicator light
comes on when activated. Press{
again to deactivate. The vehiclemust be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,or in Retained Accessory Power(RAP). SeeRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)0271.
If the indicator light flashes, thefeature may not be working properly.
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Doors
Tailgate
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride
on the tailgate, even when the
vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate can
easily lose their balance and fall
in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving
vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in
aseatandusingasafetybelt
properly.
If equipped, to lock or unlock thetailgate, use the RKE transmitter orthe key. SeeRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation036.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on itshandle while pulling thetailgate down.
To s h u t t h e t a i l g a t e , f i r m l y p u s h i tupward until it latches.
After closing the tailgate, pull it backto be sure it latches securely.
Power Assist Steps
If equipped, the power assist steps,when enabled, will extend when thedoor is opened. They will retractthree seconds after the door isclosed or immediately if the vehiclestarts moving.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects,and clothing clear of the powerassist steps when in motion.
The steps will reverse direction ifthere is an obstruction. Remove theobstruction, then open and close thedoor on the same side to completethe motion. If the obstruction is notcleared, the assist steps remainextended.
Slight movement of the steps whileextended is normal.
Kick Switch
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park)and unlock the doors.
2. Kick the switch to extend thepower assist step to the tire.ADICmessagedisplays.
3. Kick the switch again to returnto normal operation.