2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE key

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{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a
limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not be
seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle
using only this camera. Objects may
appear closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over your
shoulder when making lane changes or
merging. Failure to use proper care may
result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
The camera that provides the Rear Camera
Mirror (RCM) image is above the license
plate, next to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position and a
blue screen and
dare displayed in the
mirror and the display shuts off, see your
dealer for service.
The RCM may not work properly or display
a clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun or headlamps.
This may obstruct objects from view.
.Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the
camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft
damp cloth.
.The back of the vehicle has been
damaged and the position and mounting
angle of the camera has changed.
Windows
{
Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.

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The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to
improve fuel economy performance. This
may result in a pulsing sound when one
window is down and the other three are up.
To reduce the sound, open another window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter 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 RKE
transmitter 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 an RKE transmitter.
The power windows work when the ignition
is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)0205.
Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily disabled if
they are used repeatedly within a
short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear passenger
window switches from working:
.Press2to engage the rear window
lockout feature. The indicator light is on
when engaged.
.Press2again to disengage.
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without holding
the window switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to express open the
window.
If equipped, pull the window switch up fully
and quickly release to express close the
window.

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Briefly press or pull the window switch in
the same direction to stop that window’s
express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal System
The express-close feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in contact
with an object. Extreme cold or ice could
cause the window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal System Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system override is
active, the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be
damaged. Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if conditions
prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle battery has been disconnected or
discharged. If the window is unable to
express-up, program each express-close
window: 1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then close it and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after the window has
fully opened.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature allows all the
windows to be opened remotely. If enabled
in vehicle personalization, press and hold
K
on the RKE transmitter. See Vehicle
Personalization 0115.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center mount
to pivot to the side window and,
if equipped, extend along the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active to operate the
sunroof. See Ignition Positions 0201 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0205.

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1. Sunroof Switch (SLIDE)
2. Vent Switch (TILT)
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :Press
and release
D(1) to express-open the
sunroof. The sunshade will not open
automatically. Press and release
g(1) to
express-close the sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Fully press
D
(1) to open the sunroof. The sunshade will
not automatically open with the sunroof.
Release to stop at the desired position. Fully
press
g(1) to close the sunroof. Release
to stop at the desired position. Tilt Switch
Vent Feature :
Press
E(2) to vent the
sunroof. Press again and hold to open the
sunroof. Release to stop at the desired
position. The sunshade will not open
automatically. Press
g(2) to
express-close the sunroof. Press again to
stop the movement.
The front sunshade can only be opened and
closed manually. The sunshade can be
opened by pushing up on the handle, and
closed by pulling forward on the handle
until it latches. Do not try to close the
sunshade while the sunroof is fully opened
or in the vent position.
If equipped, the rear sunshade can only be
opened or closed manually. To open, press
the latch button (if equipped) on the handle
while pushing up to unlatch it. The
sunshade will retract to the open position.
To close the sunshade, pull the handle
forward until it latches.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if
the vehicle has an electrical failure.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic reversal
system that is only active when the sunroof
is operated in express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while express
closing, the reversal system will detect an
object, stop, and open the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent closing,
override the feature by closing the sunroof
in manual mode. To stop movement, release
the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof
seal or in the track. This could cause an
issue with sunroof operation or noise.
It could also plug the water drainage
system. Periodically open the sunroof and
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the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using
a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the water
drainage system, this is normal.

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Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two drivers
to save and recall their unique seat positions
for driving the vehicle, and a shared exit
position for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be saved, such as
power mirrors and power steering wheel,
if equipped. Memory positions are linked to
RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available memory
feature positions. Turn the vehicle on and
then press and release SET; a beep will
sound. Then immediately press and hold 1,
2, or
B(Exit) until two beeps sound. To
manually recall these positions, press and hold 1, 2, or
Buntil the saved position is
reached. Follow the instructions under
“Saving Memory Positions.”
The vehicle identifies the current driver’s RKE
transmitter number (1–8). See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
Only RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be used
for automatic memory recalls. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) welcome message
indicating the transmitter number may
display for the first few ignition cycles
following a transmitter change. For Seat
Entry Memory to work properly, save the
positions to the memory button (1 or 2)
matching the RKE transmitter number
displayed in the DIC welcome message.
Carry the linked RKE transmitter when
entering the vehicle.
Vehicle Personalization Settings
.To have the Seat Entry Memory
movement begin when the vehicle is
started, select the Settings menu, then
Vehicle, then Seating Position, and then
Seat Entry Memory. Select On or Off. See
“Seat Entry Memory” later in this section.
.To begin Seat Exit Memory movement
when the vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened, or when the vehicle
is turned off with the driver door already opened, select the Settings menu, then
Vehicle, then Seating Position, and then
Seat Exit Memory. Select On or Off. See
“Seat Exit Memory”
later in this section.
.SeeVehicle Personalization 0115 for
additional setting information.
Identifying Driver Number
To identify the driver number: 1. Move your RKE transmitter away from the vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with another key or RKE transmitter. The DIC should display the
driver number for the other RKE
transmitter. Turn the vehicle off and
remove the key or RKE transmitter from
the vehicle.
3. Start the vehicle with the initial key or RKE transmitter. The DIC should display
the driver number of your RKE
transmitter.
Saving Memory Positions
Read these instructions completely before
saving memory positions.
To save preferred driving positions 1 and 2: 1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.

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A DIC welcome message may indicate
driver number 1 or 2.
2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving position.
3. Press and release SET; a beep will sound.
4. Immediately press and hold the 1 or 2 memory button matching the above
DIC welcome message until two beeps
sound.
If too much time passes between
releasing SET and pressing 1, the
memory position will not be saved and
two beeps will not sound. Repeat
Steps 3 and 4.
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver number.
See “Identifying Driver Number”
previously in this section.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second driver using 1 or 2.
To save the position for
Band Seat Exit
Memory features, repeat Steps 1–4 using
B. This saves the position for getting out
of the vehicle.
Save preferred memory feature positions to
both 1 and 2 if you are the only driver. Manually Recalling Memory Positions
Press and hold 1, 2, or
Bto recall the
previously saved memory positions if you
are driver 1 or 2 identified in the DIC
welcome message. RKE transmitters 3–8 will
not recall memory positions.
To stop Manual Memory recall movement,
release 1, 2, or
Bor press any of the
following controls:
.Power seat
.Memory SET
.Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
.Power steering wheel, if equipped
Manual Memory recall movement for 1, 2,
or
Bbuttons may be initiated and may
complete to the saved memory position if
the vehicle is in or out of P (Park).
Seat Entry Memory
The vehicle identifies the number of the
current driver’s RKE transmitter (1–8). See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07. If the RKE transmitter is 1 or
2, and Seat Entry Memory is enabled in
vehicle personalization, the positions saved
to the same memory button number 1 or 2
are automatically recalled when the vehicle is turned on, or turned from off to ACC/
ACCESSORY. RKE transmitters 3–8 will not
provide automatic memory recalls.
To turn Seat Entry Memory on or off, see
“Vehicle Personalization Settings”
previously
in this section and Vehicle Personalization
0 115.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) to start
Seat Entry Memory. Seat Entry Memory
recall will complete if the vehicle is shifted
out of P (Park) prior to reaching the saved
memory position.
To stop Seat Entry Memory recall
movement, turn the vehicle off or press any
of the following controls:
.Power seat
.Memory SET, 1, 2, orB
.Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
.Power steering wheel, if equipped
If the saved memory seat position does not
automatically recall or recalls to the wrong
positions, the driver’s RKE transmitter
number (1 or 2) may not match the memory
button number that positions were saved to.
Try storing the position to the other
memory button or try the other RKE
transmitter.

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Caution (Continued)
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row seat, or in the seat
tracks on the floor.
2. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it forward to allow the
third row seat to fold fully flat.
3. Remove anything on or under the seat.
4. Disconnect the center seat belt mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the
mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into
the headliner.
5. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in theheadliner.
6. Pull the release strap located on theseatback.
7. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.
8. Repeat for the other seatback, if necessary.
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position
To return the seatback to the seating
position:
1. From the rear of the vehicle, raise the seatback to the upright position using
the pull strap on the back of the third
row seat, or lift the seatback and push it
into place from inside the vehicle.