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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Passenger Sensing System . . . 12Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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The key that is part of the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter canbe used for all locks.
Press the button on the RKEtransmitter to extend the key. Pressthe button to retract the key.
See your dealer if a new key isneeded.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,inspect the key blade for debris.Periodically clean with a brushor pick.
If locked out of the vehicle, seeRoadside Assistance Program0368.
With an active OnStar subscription,an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunlock the vehicle. SeeOnStarOverview0378.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement0374.
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 may work up to60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System025.

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To c u s t o m i z e t h e d o o r s t oautomatically lock when exiting thevehicle, see“Remote Lock/Unlock/Start”underVehicle Personalization0120.
Keyed Access
To a c c e s s a v e h i c l e w i t h a d e a dtransmitter battery, seeDoor Locks032.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmedto the vehicle will work. If atransmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased andprogrammed through your dealer.The vehicle can be reprogrammedso that lost or stolen transmitters nolonger work. Any remainingtransmitters will need to bereprogrammed. Each vehicle canhave up to eight transmittersmatched to it.
Programming with a RecognizedTransmitter
Anewtransmittercanbeprogrammed to the vehicle whenthere is one recognized transmitter.To p r o g r a m , t h e v e h i c l e m u s t b e o f fand all of the transmitters, bothcurrently recognized and new, mustbe with you.
1. Place the recognizedtransmitter inside the vehicle.
2. Insert the new vehicle key intothe key lock cylinder on thedriver door handle and turn the
key, counterclockwise, to theunlock position five times within10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center(DIC) displays READY FORREMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.
3. Place the new transmitter intothe transmitter pocket insidethe center consolestorage area.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP.When the transmitter islearned, the DIC will show thatit is ready to program the nexttransmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter fromthe transmitter pocket and
pressK.
To p r o g r a m a d d i t i o n a ltransmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmittersare programmed, press andhold ENGINE START/STOP for12 seconds to exitprogramming mode.

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Programming without aRecognized Transmitter
If there are no currently recognizedtransmitters available, follow thisprocedure to program up to eighttransmitters. This procedure willtake approximately 30 minutes tocomplete. The vehicle must be offand all of the transmitters you wishto program must be with you.
1. Insert the vehicle key into thekey lock cylinder on the driverdoor handle and turn the key,counterclockwise, to the unlockposition five times within10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center(DIC) displays REMOTELEARN PENDING,PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until theDIC displays PRESS ENGINESTART BUTTON TO LEARNand then press ENGINESTART/STOP.
The DIC displays will againshow REMOTE LEARNPENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additionaltimes. After the third time, allpreviously known transmitterswill no longer work with thevehicle. Remaining transmitterscan be relearned during thenext steps.
The DIC display should nowshow READY FOR REMOTE#1.
4. Place the new transmitter intothe transmitter pocket. Thetransmitter pocket is inside thecenter console storage area.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.When the transmitter is learnedthe DIC will show that it isready to program the nexttransmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter fromthe transmitter pocket and
pressK.
To p r o g r a m a d d i t i o n a ltransmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmittersare programmed, press andhold ENGINE START/STOP for12 seconds to exitprogramming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak, theDIC may display NO REMOTEDETECTED when you try to startthe vehicle. The REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage may also be displayed atthis time.

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To s t a r t t h e v e h i c l e :
1. Open the center consolestorage and place thetransmitter in the transmitterpocket.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) orN(Neutral), press the brakepedal and press ENGINESTART/STOP.
SeeStarting the Engine0231
Replace the transmitter battery assoon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage displays in the DIC. SeeKey and Lock Messages011 5.
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. Toreplace the battery:
1. Press the button on thetransmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover byprying with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushingon the battery and sliding ittoward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Push thebattery down until it is held inplace. Replace with a CR2032or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, remote start allows theengine to be started from outsidethe vehicle.
/:The remote start button is onthe RKE transmitter.
The climate control system will usethe previous settings during aremote start.
Laws in some local communitiesmay restrict the use of remotestarters. For example, some laws

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The system checks whether thevehicle is allowed to start with thetransmitter used. If the transponderin the transmitter is recognized, thevehicle can be started.
The security light in the instrumentcluster comes on when there is aproblem with arming or disarmingthe theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or moretransmitters matched to animmobilizer control unit in yourvehicle. Only a correctly matchedtransmitter will start the vehicle.If the transmitter is ever damaged,you may not be able to start yourvehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, thesecurity light comes on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on.
If the vehicle does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there is aproblem with the system. Turn thevehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to beundamaged, try another transmitteror place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket in the centerconsole. See“Starting the Vehiclewith a Low Transmitter Battery”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation025.
If the vehicle does not start with theother transmitter or when thetransmitter is in the pocket in thecenter console, see your dealer.
Do not leave the transmitter thatdisarms or deactivates thetheft-deterrent system, in thevehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
Aconvexmirrorcanmakethings,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convexshaped. A convex mirror's surface iscurved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.

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The power window switches on thedriver door control all the windows.Each passenger door has a switchthat controls only that window.
Power window switches work whenthe ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)0232.
Press the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch to raise thewindow.
Express Window Operation
Windows with an express-down orexpress-up feature allow the windowto be lowered or raised withoutholding the switch. Pull a windowswitch up or press it down all theway, release it, and the windowgoes up or down automatically. Stopthe window by pressing or pullingthe switch in the same direction asecond time, or by briefly operatingthe switch to the first detent in eitherdirection.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If an object is in the path of thewindow when the express-up isactive, the window will stop at theobstruction and auto-reverse to apreset factory position. Weatherconditions such as severe icing maycause the window to auto-reverse.The window will return to normaloperation after the obstruction orcondition is removed.
Rear Window Lockout
Pressoto prevent rear seat
passengers from operating thewindows. The indicator lightilluminates when on. Press again toturn the feature off.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle hasbeen recharged or disconnectedand the windows cannot be closedautomatically, a warning messagewill display in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). To reprogram thewindows:
1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,or Retained AccessoryPower (RAP).
2. Press and hold the powerwindow switch until the windowis fully open.
3. Pull the power window switchup until the window is fullyclosed and keep holding theswitch up for an additionaltwo seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 91Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 91Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 92Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 98Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . 99Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Charging System Light . . . . . . . 100
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 100Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . 102Brake System WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Electric Parking BrakeLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Service Electric Parking BrakeLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Lane Departure Warning(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104StabiliTrak®OFF Light . . . . . . . . 105Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak®Light . . . . . . . . . . . 105Driver Mode Control Light . . . . 105Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 106Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 106Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 106Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 107Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 107Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 107Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Information Displays
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 110
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Brake System Messages . . . . . 113Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 114Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 114Engine Cooling SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 115Engine Power Messages . . . . . 115Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 115Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . 115Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Ride Control SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 117Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 118Starting the VehicleMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Transmission Messages . . . . . . 119Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 120Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . 120Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 120