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The key, inside the remote key, can be used
for all locks.
To remove the key, press the button on the
side of the remote key near the bottom,
and pull the key out. Never pull the key out
without pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, seeRoadside
Assistance Program 0317.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0 325.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0322.
If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the remote key's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later
in this section.
The remote key may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away outside the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key07.
With Remote Start Shown
Q:Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch Settings
> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If the driver door is open when
Qis pressed
and Open Door Anti-Lockout is enabled, all
doors will lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks. If the
passenger door is open when
Qis pressed,
all doors lock.
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PressingQmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 020.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound to indicate unlocking.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 020.
If equipped, press and hold
Kon the
remote key to open the windows remotely,
if enabled. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
/: If equipped, press and releaseQand
then immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the remote key.
See Remote Vehicle Start 014.
X:Press twice quickly to release the
trunk.
M: If equipped, press and releaseK,
then immediately press and hold
M
continuously to open the convertible top all
the way. The vehicle must be off to operate
the convertible top with the remote key.
The top will stop movement approximately
one second after
Mis released. To stop
the top immediately, press
7,K, orQon
the remote key.
Mwill only open the
convertible top.
The convertible top can also be opened
using a button in the overhead console. See
Convertible Top 029.
7:Press and release 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 ignition is
turned on.
Convertible Top
.Do not try to start the vehicle while using
the remote key to open the convertible
top. Release
Mon the remote key and
ENGINE START/STOP. Wait a few seconds
before starting the vehicle normally.
.The passive door unlock feature may not
operate properly while using the remote
key to open the convertible top.
The convertible top can also be opened
using a button in the overhead console. See
Convertible Top 029.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system lets you lock and
unlock the doors and access the trunk
without removing the remote key from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The remote key
should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk or
door being opened. There will be buttons on
the outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. Keyless Access
can also be turned Off. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
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If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to the seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. SeeMemory Seats037.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
the driver door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, the passenger
door will unlock. Pull the door handle to
unlatch the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.It has been more than five seconds since
the first lock/unlock button press.
.Two lock/unlock button presses were
used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the passenger
door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button
on the passenger door handle will unlock all
doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed. Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles and Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles and trunk can be disabled and
enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the remote key 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 trunk 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
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
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Passive Locking
With Keyless Access the vehicle will lock
several seconds after all doors are closed if
the vehicle is off and at least one remote
key has been removed or none remain in
the vehicle.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key signal, the vehicle may not
detect the remote key inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
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
remote key is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
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 remote keys inside. If an remote
key 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 view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Keyless Trunk Opening
When the doors are locked, press the touch
pad to open the trunk if the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see
Door Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Any
remaining remote keys will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to
eight remote keys matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Remote Keys
A new remote key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
remote keys. To program, the vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must be
with you.
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The remote start can only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended, the
second 15-minute period is added on to the
first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and then off
before the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press and hold/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The vehicle is not off.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key.
.Use Keyless Access. See Remote Key
Operation 07.
.Use the key in the driver door. The key
cylinder is covered with a cap.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power door lock
switch.
.Pulling an interior door handle will unlock
the door. Pulling the door handle again
unlatches it.
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Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the trunk or door being opened. Press the
button on the door handle to open. See
“Keyless Access Operation”inRemote Key
Operation 07.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In
Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until cap
removal is complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and lift the key
upward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.
To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until cap
installation is complete.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the back of thecap between the seal (5) and the metal
base (4).
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.Press the touch pad in the area above the
license plate after unlocking all doors.
.For Keyless Access, press the touch pad in
the area above the license plate when the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear
of the vehicle.
For automatic transmissions, the vehicle
must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be off,
or stationary with the parking brake set.
From inside the vehicle, press|on the
lower portion of the driver door.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk as it
could damage the handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk
release handle on the trunk lid. This handle
will glow following exposure to light. Pull
the release handle to open the trunk from
the inside.
After pulling the emergency trunk release
handle, push the handle back into the bezel.
Emergency Trunk Release
(Convertible Only)
If the trunk lid cannot be opened using the
remote key or the trunk release button:
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Caution (Continued)
.Do not participate in racing events,
sport driving schools, or similar
activities during this break-in period.
.Check engine oil with every refueling
and add if necessary. Oil and fuel
consumption may be higher than
normal during the first
2 414 km (1,500 mi).
.To break in new tires, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering for the first 322 km (200 mi).
New tires do not have maximum
traction and may tend to slip.
.New brake linings also need a break-in
period. Avoid making hard stops
during the first 322 km (200 mi). This
is recommended every time brake
linings are replaced.
.Should the vehicle be used for racing
or competitive driving (after break-in),
the rear axle lubricant must be
replaced beforehand.
See Track Events and Competitive Driving
0 177. On new vehicles, the various mechanical and
electrical systems experience a
“break-in”
period during the first 6,400 km
(4,000 miles) of routine driving. As the
vehicle is driven, the mechanical systems
adjust to provide optimal fuel economy and
transmission shift performance.
Electrical systems will adapt and calibrate
during the break-in period. A one-time
occurrence of clicks and similar vehicle
noises is normal during this process.
Normal driving charges the vehicle’s battery
to achieve the best operation of the vehicle,
including fuel economy.
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition
with pushbutton start.
The remote key must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the pushbutton
start is not working, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the Keyless Access system.
See Remote Key Operation 07.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be
on and the brake pedal must be applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No Indicator
Lights) : When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the
engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the ignition will
turn off, and Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
will remain active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0196.
Automatic Transmission
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition
will return to accessory mode and display a
message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC). When the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park), the ignition system will turn OFF.