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To return the seatback to the upright
position:1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks 059.
Heated Seats
Front Heated Seats
If equipped, the heated seat
controls are on the infotainment
display. To operate, the vehicle must
be on. Touch
MorLto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion. Indicator
lights on the infotainment display
show the current setting.
Touch the screen once for the
highest setting. With each touch of
the screen, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then off. The lights indicate
three for the highest setting and one
for the lowest.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
See Heated Front Seats 060.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position. See
Head Restraints 057 and Seat
Adjustment 059.
Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 065
. How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
066
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 068
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 091

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Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
rearview mirror provides a wide
angle camera for a view of the area
behind the vehicle. SeeRear
Camera Mirror 051.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console above the front
seats.
*OFF : Press to turn the lamps
off, even when a door is open.
1: When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn
on automatically when a door is
opened.
+ON : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
Front and Rear Reading
Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
reading lamps on or off.

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5. Plug in the AC vehicle plug ofthe charge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Make sure
the AC vehicle plug is fully
connected to the AC charge
port. If it is not properly seated,
the charge may not occur.
6. Verify that the Charging Status Indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0241. 7. To arm the charge cord theft
alert, lock the vehicle twice with
the RKE transmitter. To disarm
this feature, see Charging
Options 0142.
End Charge 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the
charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle.
Unlock the vehicle plug of the
charge cord from the vehicle by
pressing the button on the top
of the charge cord plug.
3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center
until it latches.
4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
5. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.
DC Charging (If Equipped)
DC Charging Station Hardware
Check the charge station DC
vehicle plug for compatibility with
the DC charge port on this vehicle.
When recharging at a DC fast
charge station, the power cable
connected to the vehicle must be
less than 10 m (33 ft) in length.
Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to perform a DC
vehicle charge.
If for any reason DC charging does
not begin or is interrupted, check
the DC charge station display for
messages. Unplug to restart the DC
charge process.
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked.
2. Push the rearward edge of the charge port door and release to
open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge
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may not open on the first
attempt. Remove ice from the
area and repeat attempting to
open the charge port door.
3. Unlatch the DC charging dustcover and lower it fully.
4. Plug in the DC vehicle plug into the DC charge port on the
vehicle. Make sure that the DC
vehicle plug is fully connected
to the DC charge port. If it is
not properly seated then the
charge may not occur. Proper
plug connection can be
checked by information on
the DIC. 5. Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to start
charging. The Electric Parking
Brake will automatically apply
once the charge process has
been started.
6. Once charging, the DC vehicle plug will be locked to the DC
charge port and cannot be
disconnected while charging is
active.
7. Verify that the Charging Status Indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0241.
Caution
Do not attempt to disconnect the
DC vehicle plug while charging is
active. This action may damage
vehicle or charging station
hardware. Stop Charge
Controls on the charging station can
be used to stop the charge process
at any time.
To stop the charge when inside the
vehicle, you may use the stop
charging button on the Charging
screen. See
Programmable
Charging 0132.
There is also an available mobile
app with several charging functions.
See KeyPass 045.
Stop Charge —Automatic
When the vehicle no longer needs
to use power from the charging
station, it will stop charging and the
DC vehicle plug will be unlocked
from the DC charge port.
Energy can still be consumed from
the charging station when the
vehicle’s displays and indicators
show that the battery is fully
charged. This is to ensure the
battery is in optimal temperature
operating range to maximize vehicle
range. See Programmable Charging
0 132.

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End Charge1. Wait until the charging process has been fully stopped, the
vehicle plug is unlocked, and
the Charging Status Indicator is
solid green or off.
If the vehicle plug does not
unlock from the vehicle charge
port after a charge, contact
Roadside Assistance for
assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0337.
2. Unplug the DC vehicle plug from the DC charge port on the
vehicle and close the dust
cover.
3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center
until it latches.
4. The Electric Parking Brake should be manually
disengaged before driving the
vehicle.
5. To start another DC charge, remove the DC vehicle plug
and reconnect.Charge Cord
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 343.
Important Information about
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
. Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’ s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
. Before plugging into any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load.
. Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or may be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
. Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
. When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof while in use.
. Mount the charge cord to reduce
strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
. Do not place the charge cord in
a position where it is expected to
be submerged in water.
{Danger
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
. Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding
adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 44
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
KeyPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 49
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 51
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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
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The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for all locks.
To remove the key, press the button
near the bottom of the transmitter,
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
0337.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0347.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 343.
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.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
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” following.
The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
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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 0146.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock. Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 48.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press unlock again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 48.
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 or until
7is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
/: Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start
0 40.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
the doors and liftgate to be locked
and unlocked without pressing the
RKE transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the liftgate or door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a button on both outside front
and rear door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first unlock/lock button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.