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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{ DangerDanger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{ WarningWarning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage. A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “ Do
Not, ” “ Do not do this, ” or “ Do not let
this happen. ”
Symbols The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner ’ s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“ see page. ” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
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4 Introduction
Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Start/Stop
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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6 Introduction 1. Air Vents 0 158 .
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 148 .
3. Instrument Cluster 0 105 .
Driver Information Center
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 123 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 126 .
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 95 .
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 97 .
5. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 147 .
6. Infotainment 0 152 .
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 147 .
8. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 213
(If Equipped).
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 202 (If
Equipped). Stop/Start Disable Switch. See
Starting the Engine 0 175 .
9. Clock 0 99 .
10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 41 (If Equipped).
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 153 .
12. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 188 .
13. Electric Parking Brake 0 186 .
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 182 .
15. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 174 .
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 95 .
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 123 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 126 .
17. Horn 0 95 .
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 95 (Out of View).
19. Cruise Control 0 190 . Adaptive Cruise Control 0 192
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 95 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 207 (If Equipped).
20. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 115 .
21. Front Storage 0 88 .
22. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 149 .
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 129
(If Equipped) (Out of View).
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 144 .
Fog Lamps 0 148 (If
Equipped).
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 14
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Doors Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Security Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 26
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 28
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Keys and Locks Keys
{ WarningLeaving 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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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used to open the driver door. Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to remove the key.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 330 .
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 340 .
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement
0 335 .
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 RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 8 .
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
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 0 133 . If a
passenger door is open when
Q is
pressed, all doors lock. If the driver
door is open when
Q is pressed, all
doors lock except the driver door.
These settings can be modified.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 .
Pressing
Q may also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 25 . 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 0 133 . The turn
signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 133 .
Pressing
K may also disarm the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 25 .
For vehicles with the manual
liftgate, press
K twice within
five seconds to unlock the liftgate.
b : If equipped, press twice
quickly to open or close the liftgate.
Press and release once to stop the
liftgate from moving.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold
7 for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds
or until
7 is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
/ : Press and release
Q and then
immediately press and hold
/ for at
least four seconds to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter.
Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system lets
you lock and unlock the doors and
access the liftgate without removing
the RKE transmitter from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
RKE transmitter should be within
1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being
opened. The buttons are 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 0 133 .
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10 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 0 38 .
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver 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. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door. Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.
.
Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the passenger door handle,
pressing
Q or
K on the passenger
door handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
The vehicle will lock several
seconds after all doors are closed if
the vehicle is off and at least one
RKE transmitter has been removed
or none remain in the vehicle.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the
doors may lock with the RKE
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 11transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
K on the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive
locking will then remain disabled
until
Q on the interior door switch is
pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization
0 133 .
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and
an RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle, the horn will chirp three
times after all doors are closed. To
turn on or off see Vehicle
Personalization 0 133 . Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display NO REMOTE DETECTED
and the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven. To turn on or off
see Vehicle Personalization 0 133 .
Keyless Liftgate Opening
When the doors are locked, press
the touch pad to open the liftgate if
the RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 16 .
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Any remaining
transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.
Programming with Two
Recognized Transmitters
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there are two recognized
transmitters. To program, the vehicle
must be off and all of the
transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.