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172 Instruments and Controls Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to
go back to the previous menu.
Universal Remote
System See Radio Frequency Statement
0 443 .
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other
devices.
Do not use the Universal Remote
system with any garage door opener
that does not have the stop and
reverse feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read the instructions completely
before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
programming process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future programming.
Erase the programming when
vehicle ownership is terminated.
See “ Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons ” later in this
section.
To program a garage door opener,
park outside directly in line with and
facing the garage door opener
receiver. Clear all people and
objects near the garage door.

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Instruments and Controls 173Make sure the hand-held transmitter
has a new battery for quick and
accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.
Programming the Universal
Remote System For questions or programming help,
see www.homelink.com/gm or call
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed
outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto
Rico, international rates will apply
and may differ based on landline or
mobile phone.
Programming involves
time-sensitive actions, and may time
out causing the procedure to be
repeated.
To program up to three devices:
1. Hold the end of the hand-held
transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1
to 3 in) away from the
Universal Remote system
buttons with the indicator light
in view. The hand-held
transmitter was supplied by the
manufacturer of the garage
door opener receiver. 2. At the same time, press and
hold both the hand-held
transmitter button and one of
the three Universal Remote
system buttons to be used to
operate the garage door. Do
not release either button until
the indicator light goes from a
slow to a rapid flashing light.
Then release both buttons.
Some garage door openers
may require substitution of
Step 2 with the procedure
under “ Radio Signals for Some
Gate Operators ” later in this
section.
3. Press and hold the newly
programmed Universal Remote
system button for five seconds
while watching the indicator
light and garage door
activation.
.
If the indicator light stays on
continuously or the garage
door moves when the
button is pressed, then
programming is complete.
There is no need to
complete Steps 4 – 6. .
If the indicator light does
not come on or the garage
door does not move, a
second button press may
be required. For a second
time, press and hold the
newly programmed button
for five seconds. If the light
stays on or the garage door
moves, programming is
complete.
.
If the indicator light blinks
rapidly for two seconds,
then changes to a solid light
and the garage door does
not move, continue with
programming Steps 4 – 6.

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174 Instruments and Controls
Learn or Smart Button
4. After completing Steps 1 – 3,
locate the Learn or Smart
button inside the garage on the
garage door opener receiver.
The name and color of the
button may vary by
manufacturer.
5. Press and release the Learn or
Smart button. Step 6 must be
completed within 30 seconds of
pressing this button.
6. Inside the vehicle, press and
hold the newly programmed
Universal Remote system
button for two seconds and
then release it. If the garage
door does not move or the
lamp on the garage door
opener receiver does not flash, press and hold the same
button a second time for
two seconds, then release it.
Again, if the door does not
move or the garage door lamp
does not flash, press and hold
the same button a third time for
two seconds, then release it.
The Universal Remote system
should now activate the
garage door.
Repeat the process for
programming the two remaining
buttons.
Radio Signals for Some Gate
Operators For questions or programming help,
see www.homelink.com/gm or call
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed
outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto
Rico, international rates will apply
and may differ based on landline or
mobile phone.
Some radio – frequency laws and
gate operators require transmitter
signals to time out or quit after
several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the
Universal Remote system to pick up
the signal during programming.
If the programming did not work,
replace Step 2 under “ Programming
the Universal Remote System ” with
the following:
Press and hold the Universal
Remote system button while
pressing and releasing the
hand-held transmitter button every
two seconds until the signal has
been successfully accepted by the
Universal Remote system. The
Universal Remote system indicator
light will flash slowly at first and then
rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under
“ Programming the Universal Remote
System ” to complete.

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Instruments and Controls 175
Universal Remote System
Operation Using the Universal Remote
System Press and hold the appropriate
Universal Remote system button for
at least one-half second. The
indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when
vehicle ownership is terminated.
To erase:
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash. This should
take about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons. Reprogramming a Single
Universal Remote System
Button To reprogram any of the system
buttons:
1. Press and hold any one of the
buttons. Do not release the
button.
2. The indicator light will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, proceed
with Step 1 under
“ Programming the Universal
Remote System. ”

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Climate Controls 193Avoid using recirculation for long
periods of time in cold or damp
conditions. Using recirculation in
cold or damp conditions can result
in window fogging.
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light comes on to show that the air
conditioning is enabled. If the fan is
turned off, the air conditioner will not
run. The A/C light will stay on even
if the outside temperatures are
below freezing.
Rear Window Defogger
1 REAR : If equipped, press to
turn the rear window defogger on or
off. An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear
window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger only
works when the engine is running.
The defogger turns off if the ignition
is turned off or to ACC/
ACCESSORY. If equipped with heated outside
mirrors, press
1 REAR to turn
them on or off. See Heated Mirrors
0 58 .
CautionUsing a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window can damage the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : If equipped with remote
start, the climate control system
may run when the vehicle is started
remotely. If equipped with heated or
ventilated seats or a heated steering
wheel, these features may come on
during a remote start. See Remote
Vehicle Start 0 43 , Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 75 , and
Heated Steering Wheel 0 131 . Sensors
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly.

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Vehicle Care 313
California Proposition
65 Warning
{ WarningMost motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service parts and fluids, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and
systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0 337
and Jump Starting - North America
0 395 and the back cover. California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty. Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 97 .

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Vehicle Care 355
Back The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Right doors
F2 Left doors
F3 Universal remote
system
F4 –
F5 –
6 Front blower
F8 Lumbar switch
F10 Body control
module 6/Body control
module 7
F11 Seat/CLM
F12 Body control
module 3/Body control
module 5
F14 Mirrors/Windows
module
F17 Steering wheel
controls
F18 VPM/OBS DET Fuses Usage
F19 DLIS
F20 Cooled seats
F21 NOT R/C
F22 Heated steering wheel
F23 MISC R/C
F24 Instrument panel
cluster ignition/
Overhead
F25 Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
ignition/Heating,
ventilation, and air
conditioning auxiliary
F26 USB ports/Special
equipment option
retained accessory
power
F27 Accessory power
outlet/retained
accessory power
F28 Accessory power
outlet/Battery

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464 Index H Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 180
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 157
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 178
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 158
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 190
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 368
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 206
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 245
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 153
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 242
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 190
I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 217, 219
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Indicator
Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 442
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 60
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 J Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
K Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . 33, 41
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 360
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 179
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 267
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 269