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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.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning 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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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:Stop/Start
7: Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
V:Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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1.Air Vents 0145.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0109.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0113.
3. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0112.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 098.
4. Instrument Cluster 084.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 098.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 080.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 81.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0112.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0111.
8. Infotainment. See Introduction
0 116.
9. Power Outlets 082. 10.
Climate Control Systems
0143.
11. Heated Front Seats 033 (If
Equipped).
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0171 (If
Equipped) or Manual
Transmission 0173 (If
Equipped).
13. Parking Brake 0176.
14. Auxiliary Jack 0127.
15. Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0160 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0 162.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 080
(If Equipped).
17. Horn 080.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
080 (Out of View).
19. Cruise Control 0179 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0186 (If Equipped). 20.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0177.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0189 (If Equipped).
21. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0229.
22. Hood Release. See Hood
0 199.
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 089.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 21
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 25
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 25
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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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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.LS
1LTThe key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
Press the button on the front of the
RKE transmitter to extend the key.
Never extend the key without
pressing the button.
Press the button and the key blade
to retract the key.
2LT
The 2LT key can be used for all
locks. This vehicle has pushbutton
start.
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Press the button on the side of the
RKE transmitter to release the key.
Never take the key out without
pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
If you are locked out of the vehicle,
seeRoadside Assistance Program
0 295.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0305.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 301.
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
(Key Access)
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (167 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 010.
1LT
The following buttons are on the
transmitter:
Q: Press once to lock all doors, the
fuel door, and the liftgate. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second
press to indicate locking.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed and Open Door Anti Lock
Out is enabled through the vehicle
personalization, all doors will lock
and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. If the
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passenger door is open whenQis
pressed, all doors lock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0105.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 021.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door. Press again within
five seconds to unlock all doors and
the liftgate. The turn signal
indicators flash to indicate unlocking
has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0105.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 021.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold
7for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and
the turn signals flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is pressed
again, or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned on.
Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
Only keys programmed to this
vehicle will work. If a key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. When the replacement
key is programmed to this vehicle,
all remaining keys must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
keys will no longer work once the
new key is programmed.
Programming with Two
Recognized Keys
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition
and turn the ignition on without
starting the vehicle.
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 vehicle.
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 vehicle.
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 a
Recognized Key
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access)
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” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (167 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 010.
2LT
The following buttons are on the
transmitter:
Q: Press once to lock all doors, the
fuel door, and the liftgate. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second
press to indicate locking.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed and Open Door Anti Lock
Out is enabled through the vehicle
personalization, all doors will lock
and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. If the passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0105.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 021.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door. Press again within
five seconds to unlock all doors and
the liftgate. The turn signal
indicators flash to indicate unlocking
has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0105.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 021.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold
7for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and