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30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If the vehicle has the Keyless
Access system, there is a key in the
transmitter.This key is used for the driver door
and glove box.
If the vehicle has the Keyless
Access system, the transmitter has
a button on the side of the
transmitter used to remove the key.
Do not pull the key out without
pressing the button.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See
OnStar Overview 0425.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 415.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 069.
Keys (Key Access)
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
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32 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key is used for the driver door,
ignition, and glove box.
If equipped with memory seats,
keys 1 and 2 are linked to seating
positions of memory 1 or 2. See
Memory Seats069.
Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
Follow these procedures to program
up to eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with Two
Recognized Keys (Key
Vehicles Only)
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition
and turn the ignition on without
starting the engine.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. 3. Quickly, within five seconds,
insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn the ignition on
without starting the engine.
4. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
5. Insert the new key to be programmed, and within
five seconds, turn the ignition
on without starting the engine.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without Recognized
Keys (Key Vehicles Only)
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that Canadian owners see
their dealer.
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126 Storage
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 126
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 126
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 127
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 128
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . 129
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
If equipped with storage behind the
radio, press and hold
Pto open.
There is a USB port inside. See the
infotainment manual.
Press and hold
Pagain to close.
Keep the storage area closed when
not in use.
The storage area cannot be
operated with
Pwhen valet mode
is enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0169.
The storage area can be operated
manually.
Glove Box
Lift up the glove box handle to open
it. Use the key to lock and unlock
the glove box.
Cupholders
The cupholders are in front of the
center console storage area.
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Climate Controls 197
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants from
outside air that is pulled into the
vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
SeeMaintenance Schedule 0395.
To find out what type of filter to use,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0406.
1. Open the glove box completely. 2. Disconnect the glove box door
damper string from the glove
box door assembly. A pen or
pencil may be inserted through
the end of the damper string to
prevent the string from slipping
inside the door assembly.
3. Remove the six screws and
remove the access plate.
4. Release the two tabs holdingthe service door. Open the
service door and remove the
old filter.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Close the service door and secure the tabs.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.
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Vehicle Care 335
There are relays on the back of the
fuse block. To access, press the
tabs and remove the fuse block.The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Fuses Usage
1 –
2 –
3 –
4 Accessory power outlet 4
5 –
6 –
7 –
8 Glove box
9 –
10 –
11 –
12 Steering wheel controls
13 Body control module 8
14 –
15 –
16 –
17 –
18 –
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408 Technical Data
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 410
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement parts. See
“Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 409 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
There may be a label on the inside
of the glove box that contains the
following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a
barcode on the certification label on
the center (B) pillar to scan for this
same information.
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Index 441
FluidAutomatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 308
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 262
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 234, 318
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . 156
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Fuel (cont'd)
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 159
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 226
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Fuses
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334, 337
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 177Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Gauges Engine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Gauges (cont'd)
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Transmission Temperature . . . . 149
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 393
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 185
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
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Seats (cont'd)Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 67
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .120, 122, 123
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 297
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 407
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 408
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 417
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 264
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Special Application Services . . . . 400
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Storage Areas
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 126
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190, 424
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255