2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner's Manual

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Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
The RVC displays 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.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0258.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system
shows a triangle with an arrow on
the infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0258.
Park Assist
If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than
8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may display a
warning triangle on the infotainment
display and a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps or seat pulses may occur if
very close to an object.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0258.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has two 12-volt
accessory power outlets, which can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
.
On the center stack below the
climate controls.
. In the rear cargo area. To use the outlets, lift the cover.
See
Power Outlets 0130.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, the Universal Remote
System allows for garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices to be
programmed to work with these
buttons in the vehicle.
See Universal Remote System
0 164.

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Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
must be active to operate the
sunroof. SeeIgnition Positions
0 225 andRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0230.
1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE)
2. Vent Switch (TILT)
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press and release
D(1) to
express-open the sunroof. Press
and release
g(1) to
express-close the sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully
press
D(1) to open the sunroof.
Release to stop at the desired
position. Fully press
g(1) to
close the sunroof. Release to stop
at the desired position.
Tilt Switch
Vent Feature : Press
E(2) to vent
the sunroof. Press again and hold to
open the sunroof. Release to stop at
the desired position. Press
g(2)
to express-close the sunroof. Press
again to stop the movement.
See Sunroof 058.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
gon the center console.
iilluminates in the instrument
cluster.
. Press and release
gagain to
turn TCS back on.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold
guntilgandiilluminate in the
instrument cluster.

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.Press and releasegagain to
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0241.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0220. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected. 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.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 335.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” underTire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0336.
Fuel (2.0L L4 Engine)
Premium Recommended
Use premium 93 octane —(R+M)/2
— unleaded gasoline in your
vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is recommended.
Unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating as low as 87 may be used,
but it will reduce performance and
fuel economy. See Recommended
Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) 0272 or
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4
Engine) 0272.
Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine)

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Regular Unleaded Fuel
Use only Regular 87 octane—
(R+M)/2 —or higher unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. Do not use gasoline
with an octane rating lower as it will
result in reduced performance and
lower fuel economy. See
Recommended Fuel (3.6L
V6 Engine) 0272 orRecommended
Fuel (2.0L L4 Engine) 0272.
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
1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0151.
2. Press and hold
Von the DIC
while the Oil Life display is
active. The oil life will change
to 100%.
See Engine Oil Life System 0298.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible. .
Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them
off when not required.
. On AWD vehicles, see Driver
Mode Control 0242.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

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.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Chevrolet owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 393.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 37
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 41
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 50
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 51
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 53
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 53
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 53
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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
transmitter.

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The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for all locks.
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 transmitter
is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0393.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0403.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 399.
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” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 030.

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With Remote Start and PowerLiftgate Shown
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 0155. If the
driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, and Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled through
vehicle personalization, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0155. If a
passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock. Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 050.
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 0155. The turn
signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0155.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 050.
For vehicles with the manual
liftgate, unlocking all doors will also
unlock the liftgate.
b: If equipped, press twice
quickly to open or close the liftgate.
Press again to stop the power
liftgate.
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
30 seconds, or until
7is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
/: If equipped, first press and
release
Qthen 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 037.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
the doors to be locked and unlocked
and the liftgate to be accessed
without removing the RKE
transmitter from a pocket, purse,
briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter
should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
liftgate or door being opened.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0155.