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16 Keys, Doors, and Windows
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
.Use the mechanical key in the
driver door.
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.
Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the eTrunk™ or door being opened or
locked. Press the button on the door handle
to open. See “Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Key Operation 09.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder
from being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder click
back into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
PressQorKon the Remote Key. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
Q:Press to lock the doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
locked.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
When
Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.
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The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again or
press
Qon the remote key to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can be programmed. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Power
Door Locks.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the vehicle is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.PressKon the power door lock switch.
.Shift the vehicle into P (Park). Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking
remote keys in the vehicle.
When the lock button is pressed and the
vehicle is on, all of the doors will lock and
then the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for remote keys
inside. If a remote key is detected and the
number of remote keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock and the
horn will sound three times.
This can be manually overridden by pressing
and holding
Qon the power door lock
switch.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
The safety lock is on the inside edge of the
rear doors. To use the safety lock:
1. Move the lever down to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock
is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing the power door
unlock switch, or by using the
remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.
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Even if PIN to Start is enabled, you can still
start your vehicle without entering a PIN if
a remote key is in the vehicle, or by using
your key card. See“Key Card”later in this
section.
PIN Settings
If you forget your PIN, would like to change
your PIN, or would like to enable/disable
your PIN, you can do so via the Digital Key
menu in your myChevrolet app.
PIN Lockout
If the PIN is entered incorrectly too many
times, you will need to wait several minutes
before attempting to enter your PIN again.
You can still start your vehicle by using a
remote key or key card. You may also reset
your PIN or disable the PIN setting via the
Digital Key menu in your myChevrolet app.
Key Card
Your vehicle may be equipped with a key
card that unlocks, locks, and starts the
vehicle. The key card works by tapping it on
the location of the vehicle shown on the
back of the key card. It is highly recommended to carry a key
card as a back up to the Digital Key in case
the Digital Key battery is weak or there is
interference to the signal.
Only key cards programmed to the vehicle
will work. If a key card is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. To
prevent lost or stolen key cards from being
able to operate the vehicle, see your dealer.
Each vehicle can have up to eight key cards
programmed to it.
Unlocking with the Key Card
Tap your key card on the rectangular
symbol on the driver door near the edge of
the window to unlock the driver door. Only
the driver door may be unlocked this way.
See
Door Locks 015 for how to unlock the
other doors and rear compartment.
Locking with the Key Card
With all doors closed, the vehicle off, and
any door unlocked, tap your key card on the
rectangular symbol on the driver door near
the edge of the window to lock all doors. Starting with the Key Card
You can start your vehicle for a short period
after unlocking it with your key card. If the
period has ended, you will need to unlock
the vehicle with the key card again to start
your vehicle.
Doors
Hood
Manual Hood Release
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving. When the hood is not closed, the
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h
(26 mph). Close the hood to drive faster
than 42 km/h (26 mph).
The hood compartment can be accessed in
several ways.
Ensure the hood is clear of any objects
before opening.
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.To open the hood, pressdon the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
To close the hood, press and hold
d
until the hood closes.
.If equipped, to open or close the hood,
press the touchpad right of center of the
front fascia once, when the vehicle is
unlocked, or the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the vehicle.
.To open the hood with the remote key,
press
monce, and then immediately
press again. To close the hood with the remote key,
press
monce, and then immediately
press again and hold until the hood is
closed. See Remote Key Operation 09.
Pull to Close
To close the hood without using the
switches, pull down on the hood until the
power assist engages to close the rest of
the way. A chime will sound to indicate
power assist activation. The power assist will
only activate when the hood is above a
minimum open position.
Manually forcing the hood to open or close
can damage the vehicle. Always allow the
automatic operation to complete before
using the hood again.
Caution
Manually operating the hood during a
power open or close can damage the
hood system. Always wait for the power
operation to complete before manually
operating the hood.
Open Settings
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Power
Hood Opening.
Maximum
The hood opens to the full open position.
Use caution in this mode to avoid hitting
overhead obstructions.
Custom
The hood open position can be adjusted
between a minimum height and fully open.
Before being adjusted, the hood opens to a
pre-programmed height that is below the
maximum open position.
To adjust the hood open angle, open the
hood then slowly pull it down to the desired
position. Pulling the hood too quickly may
cause power assist to engage and close the
hood. Press
duntil the exterior lights flash
and a chime sounds. The hood cannot be set
below the preset minimum programmable
height. If no exterior lights flash or sound,
then the height adjustment may be too low.
The hood is restricted to only open to a
default height when the vehicle is on a
steep downhill grade.
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Puddle Lamps
Puddle lamps project light to the area of
ground below the front and rear doors, on
both the driver and passenger side. See
Entry Lighting0144 and
Exit Lighting 0145.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats 045.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0269.
Folding Mirrors
To adjust power folding mirrors:
1. Press
{to fold the mirrors inward.
2. Press
{again to return the mirrors to
the driving position.
The outside mirrors may automatically
unfold when the vehicle is driven above
20 km/h (12 mph), but may be folded with
the power folding mirror switch. If the
vehicle speed is driven above 40 km/h
(25 mph), they may automatically unfold
and may not be refolded with the power
folding mirror switch.
Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally obstructed
while folding.
.They are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded
position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal driving
speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using
the mirror controls to reset them to their
normal position. A noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Remote Mirror Folding
If the mirrors have been folded with the
power folding mirror switch, they may not
be unfolded by use of remote key.
If the mirrors have not been folded with the
power folding mirror switch and the vehicle
is in P (Park), they may be automatically
folded/unfolded as follows:
.If doors are locked by double pressing
and holding
Hon the remote key, the
mirrors will fold. If doors are unlocked by
double pressing and holding
Ion the
remote key, the mirrors will unfold. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
.If doors are locked by pressing the door
handle button, the mirrors will fold.
If doors are unlocked by pressing the
door handle button, the mirrors will
unfold. See “Keyless Unlocking/Locking
from the Driver Door” inRemote Key
Operation 09.
.If passive locking is enabled and doors are
locked by that feature, the mirrors will
fold. See “Passive Locking” inRemote Key
Operation 09.
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{Warning
Using a damaged power outlet could
result in electrical shock causing personal
injury or death. Inspect the power outlet
for damage before use and do not use
the outlet if it is damaged.
Outlet Indicators
The power outlet green indicator light
displays the system status:
.A steady green light displays when the
power outlet is working and the vehicle
is on.
.No green light displays when the power
outlet is off and the vehicle is off.
Fault Mode
The power outlet will turn off if the
connected device exceeds the watt limit for
the outlet or total system. To troubleshoot
fault mode, follow the steps below: 1. Unplug the device(s) from the outlet(s).
2. Check the vehicle display for information about the fault.
3. Check the two circuit breakers located near the power outlets in the bed of the
vehicle. 4. If these are not tripped, press the green
reset button also located near the power
outlets in the bed of the vehicle.
If a fault continues to occur, the device may
exceed the power outlet power limit.
Power Mode Indicator
The power mode indicator on the
infotainment screen displays the power
currently being used and the total amount
of power available.
Make sure each device, or combination of
devices, does not exceed the available power
for the systemSwitching the Outlets On and Off
The outlets will always be ready for use
when the vehicle is on. Using the power
outlets while the vehicle is charging can
increase charge time.
To enable the power outlets when the
vehicle is off, use the settings in the
infotainment screen before turning the
vehicle off.
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Troubleshooting
The power outlets will be momentarily
unavailable at the start and the end of a
350 kW DC Fast Charge. This is normal
operation.
For any error messages that can not be
resolved by resetting fault mode as
discussed earlier in this section, see your
dealer.
{Warning
The power outlets contain high-voltage
electrical equipment. Disassembling the
power outlets may result in electrical
shock causing personal injury or death.
Never attempt to disassemble a power
outlet.
Wireless Charging
If equipped and enabled, the vehicle has
wireless charging in the bin below the
climate control system. The system operates
at 145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power output
of the system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 3 amp (15 W), as requested by
the compatible smartphone. SeeRadio
Frequency Statement 0404.
{Warning
Wireless charging may affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not correctly
indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP,
during a Bluetooth phone call, or when
phone projection (e.g. Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto) is active. See Power Modes0197.
The operating temperature is −40 °C (−40 °F)
to 85 °C (185 °F) for the charging system and
0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
A charging stopped alert may be displayed
on the infotainment screen, if the wireless
charger or smartphone are outside of
normal operating temperature. Charging will
automatically resume when a normal
operating temperature is reached.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the charger
before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charger may become
very hot.
On the rare occasion that the charging
system does not detect an object, and
the object gets wedged between the
smartphone and charger, remove the
smartphone and allow the object to cool
before removing it from the charger, to
prevent burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone: 1. Confirm the smartphone is capable of wireless charging.
2. The wireless charger is below the climate control system.
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torque gauge to the left of it. There are two
information zones on the left and right of
the display. Follow the prompts on the
instrument cluster. SeeDriver Mode Control
0 209.
Use the right steering wheel control to open
and scroll through the different items and
displays.
To change the cluster configuration, press
ion the right steering wheel control.
Select the desired option from the list. To change the gauge faces, press and hold
iand useyorzon the right steering
wheel control. Press
Von the right steering
wheel control to select the desired option
from the list.
Display Settings
The following options can be turned on or
off using the infotainment display. See
Settings 0166.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which comes from a
roadway database in the onboard
navigation, if equipped. The sign will show
“− −” when there is no detected speed limit
or the system is unavailable.
Turn-by-Turn Graphics
When on, you will see turn-by-turn
navigation graphics in the instrument cluster
when a route is active. These graphics
provide visual directions for upcoming
maneuvers.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and reset
through the Vehicle Status. See Vehicle
Status 0132.
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
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