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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . 27
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 28
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key 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 remote key 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 a
remote key.
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The mechanical key, inside the remote
key, is used for the driver door and
glove box.To remove the mechanical key, press
the button on the side of the remote
key near the bottom, and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing
the button.
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 mechanical
key is needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked out
of the vehicle. See
Roadside Service
0 325.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may
remotely unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview 0335.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0330.
If there is a decrease in the remote
key operating range: .
Check the distance. The remote
key may be too far from the
vehicle.
. Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
. Check the remote key battery. See
“Battery Replacement ”later in this
section.
. If the remote key 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 key is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation ”later in this section.
The remote key functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 8.
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Q:Press to lock all doors and the fuel
door, if equipped. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn
may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 022.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, pressing
Qon the remote key
may fold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 026.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door, if equipped. Press
again within five seconds to unlock all doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See
Vehicle
Personalization 0116. When remotely
unlocking the vehicle at night, the
headlamps and back-up lamps may
come on for about 30 seconds to light
your approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 022.
Press and hold
Kfor about
three seconds to remotely open the
windows, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, pressing
Kon the remote key
may unfold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 026.
S:PressStwice to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
remote key. See Remote Vehicle Start
0 14.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
X: Press twice to release the trunk.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system lets you
lock and unlock the doors and access
the trunk without removing the
remote key from your pocket, purse,
briefcase, etc. The remote key must be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk or door
being opened. The button is on the
outside door handle.
The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to be turned off or to
unlock all doors on the first door
handle press from the driver door.
Keyless unlocking can also be turned
off. See Vehicle Personalization 0116.
If equipped with memory seats,
remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 037.
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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, pressing the door handle
button on the driver door handle will
unlock the driver door. If the door
handle button is pressed again within
five seconds, all passenger doors will
unlock.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, pressing the driver door
handle button may fold and unfold
the mirrors. SeeFolding Mirrors026.
Driver Door Shown, Passenger Similar
Pressing the door handle button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
. It has been more than five seconds
since the first door handle button
press.
. Two door handle 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
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, pressing the door handle
button on a passenger door handle
will unlock all doors. Pressing the
door handle button will cause all
doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.
The door handle button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened and
all doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of
Exterior Door Handles and Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and trunk can
be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Q
andKon the remote key at the same
time for approximately four seconds.
The turn signal lamps will flash four
times quickly to indicate access is
disabled. Using any exterior handle to
unlock the doors or open the trunk
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will cause the turn signal lamps to
flash four times quickly, indicating
access is disabled. If disabled, disarm
the alarm system before starting the
vehicle.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking may also
be configured under Vehicle
Personalization. SeeVehicle
Personalization 0116.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Q
andKon the remote key at the same
time for approximately four seconds.
The turn signal lamps will flash twice
quickly to indicate access is enabled.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking may also
be configured under Vehicle
Personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
Passive (Walkaway) Locking
The Keyless Access system will lock
the vehicle several seconds after all
doors are closed if the vehicle is off
and at least one remote key has been
removed or none remain in the
vehicle. If equipped, the fuel door will
also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the remote key signal, the vehicle
may not detect the remote key inside
the vehicle. If passive (walkaway)
locking is enabled, the doors may lock
with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
Vehicle Personalization
0 116.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, passive (walkaway) locking
may fold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 026.
Temporary Disable of Passive
(Walkaway) Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until three
chimes are heard. Passive (walkaway)
locking will then remain disabled until
the vehicle is turned on. Remote Key Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a
remote key is left in the vehicle, the
horn will chirp three times after all
doors are closed. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization
0116.
Remote Key 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 a remote key
inside. If a remote key is not detected,
the Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display NO KEY FOUND and the
horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear of the
trunk above the license plate if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).
Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
remote key battery, see Door Locks
0 16.
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cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated
front seats may also come on when
the vehicle personalization setting is
enabled. SeeHeated and Ventilated
Front Seats 040.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 086.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter
while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 8. You are allowed multiple starts
totaling 30 minutes of engine run
time. The maximum run time of a
single start is 15 minutes, and it will
shut off automatically. You could do
three 10 minute starts if you manually
shut off after 10 minutes. The last
10 minute start would shut off
automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote
key. The turn signal lamps will
flash. The lamps flash to confirm
the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received. During
the remote start, the doors will
be locked and the parking lamps
will remain on as long as the
engine is running.
2. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or after the
remainder of the 30 minute total
running time is used, unless you
stop the remote start before
engine running has completed or
the vehicle is turned on. 3. After entering the vehicle during
a remote start, press the brake
and ENGINE START/STOP with
the remote key in the vehicle to
drive the vehicle.
Additional Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts
totaling 30 minutes have been used,
the vehicle must be started normally
before the remote start can be used
again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
. Press
S. The parking lamps will
turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
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Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
.The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. A remote key is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. The 30 minutes of engine run time
have been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. The
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not
locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts
properly and the doors should
be locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the remote key.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08.
. Use the mechanical key in the
driver door. The key lock cylinder
is covered with a cap.
See “Driver Door Key Lock
Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead
Battery)” later in this section.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the power door
lock switch.
. Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and again to open
the door.
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Keyless Access
When the doors are locked and the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
driver door handle, press the lock/
unlock button. When unlocking from
the driver door, the first press unlocks
that door; press again within
five seconds to unlock the passenger
door and the trunk. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 8. Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)To access the driver door key lock
cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open
until the cap removal is
complete.
2. Insert the mechanical key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the
cap (2) and lift the mechanical
key upward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove. 4. Use the mechanical key in the
cylinder.
To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open
until the cap installation is
complete.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the
back of the cap between the
seal (5) and the metal base (4).