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1.Air Vents 0193.
2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0155.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 157.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons (If Equipped).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base) 0138 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0141.
3. Instrument Cluster 0120.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0111.
5. Infotainment 0161.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0155.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0156.
8. Heated Front Seats 064 (If
Equipped).
9. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0295. 10.
Climate Control Systems (With
Heater Only) 0188 orClimate
Control Systems (With Air
Conditioning) 0186.
Automatic Climate Control
System 0190 (If Equipped).
11. Power Outlets 0115.
USB Port 0169.
12. Wireless Charging Pocket (If Equipped). See Wireless
Charging 0117.
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0231.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0236.
14. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
0 224 orManual Transmission
0 227.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0110.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls (If Equipped).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base) 0138 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0141. 16.
Horn 0111.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0110.
18. Cruise Control 0233.
Heated Steering Wheel 0111
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0238 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0242
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 261.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0130.
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0153.
Fog Lamps 0157 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0158.
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PressXtwice quickly to open the
trunk or liftgate.
Press and hold
7briefly to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 031 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 034 orRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 036.
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. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
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 042.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the vehicle from
the outside:
.
Use the key. The key lock
cylinder is covered with a cap.
See Door Locks 044.
. Press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To lock or unlock the vehicle from
the inside, use the power door lock
switch.
Power Door Locks
K:
Press to unlock the doors.
Q: Press to lock the doors.
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oorp:Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V: Press to select a menu item.
Press and hold to reset values on
certain screens, or on the main view
reset info pages to the original
setting.
See Instrument Cluster 0120 and
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base) 0138 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0141.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
V, when a vehicle
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0238.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal
in that direction. It may also provide
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert as the lane marking is crossed.
The system will not assist or alert if
it detects that you are actively
steering. Override LKA by turning
the steering wheel. LKA uses a
camera to detect lane markings
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and
180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 242 andLane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 242.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside mirror and will flash if the
turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 240 andLane Change Alert (LCA)
0 240.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0236.
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The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
0 307.
Fuel (Gasoline)
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See
Fuel (Gasoline)
0 244.
Fuel (Diesel)
Use of diesel fuel with ultra low
sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum) is
required. See Fuel for Diesel
Engines 0246.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
(Base Level Cluster)
1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base) 0138 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0141.
2. Press and hold SET/CLR on the turn signal lever while the
Oil Life display is active. The
oil life will change to 100%.
Resetting the Oil Life System
(Uplevel Cluster) 1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base) 0138 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0141.
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Flip Key
Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
If the vehicle has an ignition, and it
becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.Keyless Access
Remove the key by pressing the
button on the side of the RKE
transmitter near the bottom and pull
the key out. Never pull the key out
without pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 371.
With an active OnStar service plan,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0381.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 377.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (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
(Key Access)
The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Other conditions, such as those
previously stated, can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
With Remote Start Similar
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 0145. If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and then
the driver door will immediately
unlock if equipped and enabled
through vehicle personalization.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 51.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
Kagain within five seconds
to unlock all doors, depending on
vehicle personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0145.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0145.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 51.
X:Press twice quickly to open the
trunk or liftgate.
7: Press and hold briefly 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 30 seconds,
or 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 042.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition.
Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
Only keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
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The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
1. Separate the two halves of thetransmitter by inserting a flat
tool into the recess of the
transmitter.
2. Remove the battery with a
small tool by pushing it toward
the top of the transmitter.
3. Insert a new battery, positive side up, pushing it down until it
is held in place. Use a CR
2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access)
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) 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, such as those
previously stated, can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
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 0145.
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If the driver door is open whenQis
pressed, all doors will lock and then
the driver door will immediately
unlock, if enabled through the
vehicle personalization.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 51.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
Kagain within five seconds
to unlock all doors, depending on
vehicle personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0145.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0145.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 51.
X:Press twice quickly to open the
trunk or liftgate.
7: Press and hold briefly 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 30 seconds,
or 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 042.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for the doors and trunk to be locked
and unlocked without pressing the
RKE transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the trunk or door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a button 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 0145.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within range of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock.