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6 Introduction
1. Tow/Haul Mode (On SomeModels). See Driver Mode
Control 0234.
Automatic Transfer Case
Control (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive 0223.
Driver Mode Control 0234 (If
Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0179.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 167.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 117.
4. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0149
(If Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster 0124.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0217.
Range Selection Mode. See
Manual Mode 0220.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0165.
8. Infotainment 0173. 9.
Climate Control Systems 0174
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0176 (If Equipped).
10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 058 (If Equipped).
11.
XPark Assist Switch (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 253.
gTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0231.
|Hazard Warning Flashers
0 166.
ALane Keep Assist (LKA)
(1500 Series) 0274 (If
Equipped).
@Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) (2500/3500 Series)
0 272 (If Equipped).
5Hill Descent Control Switch
(If Equipped). See Hill Descent
Control (HDC) 0233.
jPower Assist Steps 032 (If
Equipped).
5Power Release Tailgate
(If Equipped). See Tailgate
0 29.
DC/AC Switch. See Power
Outlets 0118.
hAuto Stop Disable Switch (If
Equipped). See Stop/Start
System 0210.
LExpress Window Down
Button (If Equipped). See
Power Windows 045.
Tow/Haul Mode 0223 (On
Some Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped).
See Duramax Diesel
Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If
Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
12. Power Outlet (Alternating Current) (If Equipped). See
Power Outlets 0118.
13. Power Outlets 0118.
14. USB Port. See the infotainment manual.
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{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the RKE
transmitter when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch
at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with
the correct type. Replacing the
battery with an incorrect type
could potentially create a risk of
battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to
instructions and local laws. Do
not attempt to burn, crush, or cut
the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high
temperatures.
Replace the battery in the
transmitter soon if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). To replace the battery:
1. Separate and remove the back
cover of the transmitter with a
flat, thin object, such as a coin.
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Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
of Exterior Door Handles and
Tailgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and tailgate
can be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three 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 tailgate 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.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled. Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle
several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at
least one RKE transmitter has been
removed from the interior, or none
remain in the interior.
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
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
“Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start” under Vehicle Personalization
0 153.
Temporary Disable of Passive
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 locking will then remain disabled
until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.
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 0153.
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 0153.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a dead
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 26.
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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. Each vehicle can have
up to eight transmitters matched
to it.
Programming with 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 transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.1. Remove the key from a recognized transmitter.
2. Place the two recognized transmitters in the cupholder or
on the passenger seat. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the
key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle. Then turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE#3, 4, 5 ETC.
Transmitter Pocket without Bucket
Seats (Lower Compartment)
Transmitter Pocket with Bucket
Seats
4. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC display will
show that it is ready to program
the next transmitter.
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6. Remove the transmitter fromthe transmitter pocket and
press
KorQon the
transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the transmitter.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to
eight transmitters. This feature is
not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle
must be off and all transmitters to
be programmed must be with you. 1. Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter. 2. Insert the vehicle key into the
key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle; then turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN,
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC will again display
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 3 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the
next steps.
The DIC should now display
READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
Transmitter Pocket without Bucket
Seats (Lower Compartment)
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Transmitter Pocket with BucketSeats
5. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC display will
show that it is ready to program
the next transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert
and press
KorQon the
transmitter. To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
8. Return the key back into the transmitter.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE when
starting the vehicle. To start the vehicle:Transmitter Pocket without Bucket
Seats (Lower Compartment)
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Replace the battery in the
transmitter soon if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
To replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the RKEtransmitter to remove the key.
Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
2. Insert a flat, thin object in thecenter of the transmitter to
separate and remove the back
cover.
3. Lift the battery with a flatobject.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
6. Push together the transmitter.
7. Insert the key back into the RKE transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start
feature, the climate control system
will come on when the vehicle is
started remotely, depending on the
outside temperature.
The rear defog and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
also come on. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 058 and
Vehicle Personalization 0153.
If equipped, the automatic heated
steering wheel may also come on.
See Heated Steering Wheel 0117.
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same side to complete the motion.
If the obstruction is not cleared, the
assist steps remain extended.
Slight movement of the steps while
extended is normal.
Kick Switch
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park)and unlock the doors.
2. Kick the switch to extend the power assist step to the tire.
A Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays.
3. Kick the switch again to return to normal operation.
Center Stack Switch
The power assist steps can be
extended to the tire by pressing
j.
When extending the steps with
j,
the kick switch is disabled. The
vehicle must be in P (Park) or
N (Neutral).
To extend the steps:
. Press
jto extend both steps.
A DIC message displays.
. Press
jagain to extend to the
tire. A DIC message displays.
. Press
jagain to return to
normal operation. Enable/Disable
To enable or disable the power
assist steps, press and hold
jfor
four seconds. A DIC message
displays.
Cleaning
Clean the power assist steps
regularly. For an automatic car
wash, extend the steps while in
N (Neutral) using the center stack
switch. The steps will stow when
shifting into D (Drive).