2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Get To Know Guide

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2021
TRAVERSE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important feat\
ures in your Chevrolet Traverse. Some optional equipment described in this guide may \
not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at \
my.chevrolet.com. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your \
glove box.
Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your v\
ehicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.

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Memory Seat ButtonsF
Cruise Control/ Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Driver Information Center
Voice Recognition Buttons/Driver Information Center Controls
Windshield Wipers Lever
Audio Next/Previous Favorite Station Controls (behind steering wheel)
Turn Signal Lever/IntelliBeam ControlF
Power Liftgate ControlF
Instrument Panel/Exterior Lamp Controls
Power Mirror/Window Switches
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Engine Start/Stop Button
Audio Volume Controls (behind steering wheel)
Steering Wheel Adjustment Control
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Brake System
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Off
Forward Collision Alert
Security
PARK Electric Parking Brake
Service Electric Parking Brake
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
SYMBOLS
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Read your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
Infotainment System Controls
Storage Compartment/ USB Port (behind touch screen)F
Infotainment System Touch ScreenClimate Controls
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Wireless Charging PadF
USB Ports/Accessory Power Outlet
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Shift LeverDriver Mode Selector/Traction Control-StabiliTrak Off Button/Lane Keep Assist ButtonF
Vehicle Ahead
Pedestrian Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
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KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEMF
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and liftgate wi\
thout removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. The transmi\
tter must be within 3 feet of a front door or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door han-dle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the button on a passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad on the handle at the bottom of the liftgate to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all doors\
closed:
Press the button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will loc\
k automatically after a short delay once all doors are closed.
Note: To change the lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
F Optional equipment
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Power LIftgateF
Press twice to open or close the lift-gate. Press once to stop power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Repeat the steps for an additional 15 minutes.
• To cancel a remote start, press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off.
Key Release
In case of loss of vehicle power, press the button on the side of the transmitter to pull out the door lock key. Remove the cap on the rear part of the driver’s door handle to access the lock.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be green.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket i\
n the center console storage compartment to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition in accessory mode. The button indicator wil\
l be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start system automatically turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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POWER FRONT SEATSF
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
F Optional equipment
SEAT CONTROLS
A. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to tilt, raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Support Adjustment
Press and hold the round control to adjust the lumbar support.
MEMORY SEATS
1. Adjust the seat, power outside mirrors and power steering wheelF.
2. Press and release the SET button; a beep will sound.
3. Immediately press and hold button 1 or 2 until two beeps sound.
To save a seat position for more clearance when entering or exiting the \
vehicle, repeat these steps using the Exit button instead of button 1 or 2.
RECALL MEMORY POSITIONS
Press and hold button 1, 2, or Exit until the saved position is reached.
The memory/exit positions can be programmed to be recalled automatically\
when the ignition is turned on/off (for exit recall, the driver’s door must b\
e opened).
To set the recall options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Seating Position >\
Seat Entry Memory and Seat Exit Memory.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever or use the power controlF under the left side of the steering column to adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can be moved up or down and in or out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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REAR SEATS
ENTER OR EXIT THE 3RD-ROW SEATS
1. Remove anything on the 2nd-row seat or the floor in front of or behind the seat.
2. On the passenger-side seat, pull the handle on top of the seatback (bench seat only) or on the side of the seatback (A) and pull the seat forward.
3. After entering/exiting, move the seatback rearward until it locks in place.
Note: The 2nd-row passenger-side seat can be moved for 3rd-row entry/exit with a forward facing child seat installed. Remove a rearward facing child seat before moving the 2nd-row seat.
RECLINE THE 2ND-ROW SEATBACKS
While seated, pull the lever on the side of the seat cushion (B) and move the seat-back to the desired position.
SLIDE THE 2ND-ROW SEATS
Lift the bar under the seat cushion (C) to slide the seat forward or rearward.
FOLD THE 2ND-ROW SEATS
1. Press the button on the head restraint. It will fold automatically.
2. Pull the lever on the side of the seat cushion (B) and fold the seatba\
ck forward.
3. To raise the seatback, lift it up until it locks in place.
FOLD THE 3RD-ROW SEATS
1. Adjust the 2nd-row seat to allow the 3rd-row seat to fold fully flat.
2. Remove anything on or under the 3rd-row seat.
3. Use the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter door key in the mini-buckle slo\
t to discon-nect the mini-latch of the center seat belt and stow the mini-latch in t\
he headliner.
4. Pull the release strap to release the seatback and fold the seatback for\
ward or press the power seatback switchesF on the passenger’s side of the rear cargo area.
REAR SEAT REMINDER
A Rear Seat Reminder message may display on the Driver Information Center when the vehicle is turned off. Always check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The system does not actually detect people or items in the rear seat; instead, under certain
conditions, it detects when a rear door has been opened, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
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POWER LIFTGATEF
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob on the driver’s door.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button next to the pull handle to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the button next to the liftgate pull handle until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
HANDS-FREE OPERATIONF
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight under \
the driver’s side of the rear bumper, left of center. The RKE transmitter must be within 3\
feet of the liftgate.
PROJECTED LOGOF
The vehicle logo is projected on the ground near the rear bumper, indicating the kicking motion location for hands-free operation, when an RKE transmitter is detected within 6 feet of the liftgate or hands-free opera-tion has occurred. The logo is shown for 1 minute, depending on operating conditions.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the center console.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake peda\
l, and then press the switch.
Note: The parking brake will release automatically if the vehicle is running, plac\
ed into gear and an attempt is made to drive. See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE