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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 19
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 20
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 23
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition 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 keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.
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134 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Mode Control :Press
Y,\,[, or-to change the
direction of the airflow. An indicator
light comes on in the selected mode
button.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
\: Air is divided between the
instrument panel and floor outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some air directed to the
windshield, outboard instrument
panel, and side window outlets.
-: This mode clears the windows
of fog or moisture. Air is directed to
the windshield, with some air
directed to the floor, outboard
instrument panel outlets, and side
window outlets.
0: Press to clear the windshield of
fog or frost more quickly. Air is
directed to the windshield and side
window vents, with some air
directed to the outboard instrument
panel. The system automatically
forces outside air into the vehicle and the air conditioning compressor
will run, unless the outside
temperature is close to freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
See
Air Vents 0138.
@:Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the
inside of the vehicle. It can also be
used to help reduce outside air and
odors that enter the vehicle.
8: If equipped, press to turn on
outside air. An indicator light comes
on. Outside air is circulated
throughout the vehicle.
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning system 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
K: 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 ignition is on. The
defogger also turns off if the ignition
is turned to off or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
Caution
Using 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.
Heated Mirrors : If equipped with
heated outside mirrors, the mirrors
heat to help clear fog or frost from
the surface of the mirror when the
rear window defog button is
pressed. See Heated Mirrors 022.
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K: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 ignition is on. The
defogger also turns off if the ignition
is turned to off or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
Caution
Using 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.
Heated Mirrors : If equipped with
heated outside mirrors, the mirrors
heat to help clear fog or frost from
the surface of the mirror when the
rear window defog button is
pressed. See Heated Mirrors 022.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel. Use the sliding
knobs on the air vents to change
the direction of the airflow. Slide the
knob up or down to open or close
off the airflow.
Air vents blow warm air on the side
windows in cold weather. If Floor,
Defog, or Defrost modes are
selected, a small amount of air will
come from the vents close to the
window. If the airflow is shut off
using the sliding knobs, warm air
will be directed to the other
instrument panel vents. This is
normal operation.
Use the sliding knobs to turn vent
airflow on or off based on the mode
selected.
Operation Tips
.
Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that could
block the flow of air into the
vehicle. .
Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle.
. Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care 259
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses
Usage
F1 Run/Crank relay control/Horn switch/
Dome lamps Fuses
Usage
F2 –
F3 –
F4 Steering wheel controls
F5 Left headlamp low beam/Front left park
lamp/Left front side
marker/Left rear side
marker
F6 –
F7 –
F8 Mirror window module
F9 Instrument panel cluster
F10 –
F11 Door latches
F12 –
F13 OnStar/HVAC
F14 Radio/Infotainment
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FusesUsage
F15 RAP accessory relay control/Shifter control/
Shifter solenoid/Wiper
relay control/Washer
pump relay control/
Rear defog relay
control
F16 CGM
F17 Left rear side marker/ Right front turn lamp/
Left rear stop lamp/
Left front turn lamp/
Right rear stop lamp
F18 Airbag/Sensing and diagnostic module/
Automatic occupant
sensing module
F19 –
F20 Amplifier
F21 –
F22 –
F23 Data link connector/ USB front Fuses
Usage
F24 HVAC ignition/ Auxiliary heater
F25 Driver door latch
F26 –
F27 –
F28 Instrument panel cluster/Automatic
occupant sensing
display
F29 Rear vision camera/ Transfer case control
module (4WD)/Inside
rear view mirror
F30 –
F31 Front camera/Rear park assist
F32 Steering wheel controls backlighting
F33 Heated steering wheel/Spare
F34 Front ventilated seats Fuses
Usage
F35 Park/Reverse/Neutral/ Drive/Low display/
Wireless charging
module/USB rear
F36 Discrete logic ignition sensor
F37 –
F38 –
F39 Auxiliary power outlet 2
F40 –
F41 Auxiliary power outlet 1/Cigarette
lighter
F42 Left power window
F43 Driver power seat
F44 Auxillary power outlet
F45 Right power window
F46 Passenger power seat
Relays Usage
K1 Retained accessory power
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Index 359
Driving (cont'd)Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 253
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 227
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 167
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Exterior Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 128
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 124
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 125
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 127
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 234
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 173, 244
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Economy, Driving for Better . . . 141
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Index 361
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 12
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 126
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Lamps (cont'd)
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 108
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Lights (cont'd)
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 125
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 109
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 103
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . 186
Locking Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 112