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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Lock
Press to lock all
doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all
doors.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open
or close the liftgate. Press once to stop
power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps fla sh  and  the  horn 
chirps 3 times.
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 immediately press and hold the
button for at least 4 seconds 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 these steps
to run the engine for an additional 15
minutes. A remote start can be extend-ed once.
• Press and hold the button until the parking lamps tu rn  off  to  c ancel  a remote start.
Remote Star t and Heated/ Ventilated
SeatsF: Select the remote start heated
and ventilated seat options in the Vehicle
Settings to have the heated or ventilated seats turn on during a remote start. The seat button indicators do not illuminate and the temperature of the unoccupied
seat may be reduced during a remote start.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and liftgate without removing the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from your pocket or purse. The key fob must be
within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5
seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the  ignition  off,  the  key  fob  removed  from  the  vehicle,  and  all  doors c losed: 
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 lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the keyless locking and unlocking settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
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 (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the
engine. The green indicator on the button
will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key
fob in the pocket in the center console storage
area to enable the engine to start. Replace the
key fob battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and pres s the ENGINE START/STOP button to  tu rn  off  the  engine. 
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is
opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
 With the  engine  off  and  the  brake  pedal  NOT  depress ed,  press the  ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate. See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving s top/start  s ystem  au tomatically  tu rns off  the  engine,  referred  to  as an  Au to 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  tu rning  off  the  engine,  the  tac hometer  gau ge  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 transmiss ion 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 current climate control settings require the engine to run.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ Auto Stop
button on the center console when the engine is running to turn off the stop/start  s ystem.  The  bu tton  indic ator  is not  illu minated  when  the  s ystem  is off.
The system automatically turns on each time the vehicle is started.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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POWER LIFTGATEF
F Optional equipment
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob)
twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob on the driver’s door (A).
Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button (C) next to the liftgate latch 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 bu tton next to the liftgate latch (C) for 3 seconds. The turn signals will  fla sh  when  the  s etting  is saved.
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 key fob must be within 3 feet of the liftgate. The GMC logo is projected on the ground near the rear bumper, indicating the kicking motion loca -tion. The logo is shown for 1 minute, depending on operating conditions.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
SUNROOF/SUNSHADEF
Press and release the SLIDE switch (A)
to express-open the sunroof.
Press the TILT switch (B) to vent the sunroof.
Press and release either Close switch to
express-close the sunroof.
To open the sunshade, push up on the handle
and slide it rearward.
To close the sunshade, pull the handle forward until it latches.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
C
A
A
B
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CRUISE CONTROL
SETTING CRUISE CONTROL
1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the
instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the des ired speed, press the SET– button to set the speed. The
symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
ADJUSTING CRUISE CONTROL
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press to resume a set speed. When the
system is active, press to increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press to decrease
speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pressing the
brake pedal will also cancel the Cruise Control.
The set  speed  is eras ed  when  Cru ise  Control  or  the  vehicle  ignition  is tu rned off.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLF
The system maintains the Cruise Control set speed and a following gap — the time between
your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accelerating or braking automati -
cally while you continue to steer.
Press the Following Gap button to select  a  following  gap  s etting  of  Far,  Mediu m,  or Near. This is also  the  Forwa rd  Collis ion  AlertF setting.
Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
REAR CAMERA MIRRORF
The rear  camera mirror  provides  a  wider,  les s obs tructed  field  of  view  to  as sist  when  driving, changing lanes and  c hecking  tra ffic c onditions. 
A. On/Off
Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to tu rn  the  video  dis play  on  or  off. 
B. Selection Control
Press and release the button to select the brightness, zoom, or tilt setting.
C.
Adjustment
Press and release either button to adjust the selected setting.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-888-881-3302 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance
program for u p  to  5  years /60,000  miles ,  whic hever  occ urs first,  at  no  ex pense  to  you .  GMC’s Roadside Assistance  toll- free  nu mber  is s taffed  by  a  team  of  tra ined  advis ors  who  are  available 24 hours a  day,  365  days a  year,  to  c ontact  a  s ervice  provider  for  light  s ervices (fuel delivery, ju mp-starts,  fla t  tire  and  loc k-outs)  or  ma ke  arrangements to  tow  you r  vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND ONSTAR®
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red
Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology to
pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit ons tar.com, call
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),  or  refer  to  you r  Owner’s Ma nual.
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center. Check out personal -
ized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your
service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle
plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service required) and more.
Create an account today at my.gmc.com.
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Download the myGMC app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle is properly equipped,  you c an  s tart  or  tu rn  off  you r  engine,  loc k  or  u nlock  you r  doors ,  view  key diagnostic information, set parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and
functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required. Visit
onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s
app store.
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