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1.Air Vents 0177.
2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0143.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0107 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0109.
4. Shift Switches. See Electric Drive Unit
0 200.
5. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 148.
6. Infotainment Display. See AM-FM Radio
0 152.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0142.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
8. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0174.
9. Power Outlets 099.
10. USB Port 0154.
11. Steering Wheel Controls 0149.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
12. Horn 098. 13.
Steering Wheel Adjustment 097 (Out
of View).
14. Trailer Brake Control Panel. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System”
under Towing Equipment 0301.
15. Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 261.
16. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light (Propulsion
System Failure) 0115.
17. Manual Hood Release.
18. Fuse Block Cover.
19. Electric Parking Brake 0205
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 209.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0274.
Power Hood Release. See Hood019.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 143.
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1.Air Vents 0177.
2. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0143.
3. Regenerative Braking 0206.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0107 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0109.
5. Driver Monitoring System.
6. Shift Switches. See Electric Drive Unit
0 200.
7. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 148.
8. Infotainment Display. See AM-FM Radio
0 152.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0142.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0174.
11. USB Port 0154.
12. Power Outlets 099.
13. Wireless Charging 0104. 14.
Steering Wheel Controls 0149.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 130.
15. Horn 098.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 097 (Out
of View).
17. Trailer Brake Control Panel. See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control System”
under Towing Equipment 0301.
18. Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0217.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 261.
Heated Steering Wheel 097 (If
Equipped).
19. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light (Propulsion
System Failure) 0115.
20. Manual Hood Release.
21. Fuse Block Cover. 22.
Electric Parking Brake 0205.
Air Suspension 0211.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0274.
Power Hood Release. See Hood019.
Power Tailgate Release. See Tailgate
0 28.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 143.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
The mechanical key inside the remote key is
used for the driver door and glove box.
To remove the mechanical key, press the
button on the side of the remote key near
the bottom, and pull the mechanical key
out. Never pull the mechanical key out
without pressing the button.
The mechanical key may have a bar-coded
key tag that the dealer or qualified
locksmith can use to make new keys. store
this information in a safe place, not in the
vehicle.
See your dealer if a replacement key or
additional key is needed.If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect
the key blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview
0 408.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside
Assistance Program 0399.
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats045.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0404.
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” underRemote Key
Operation 09.
.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 functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key09.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash once
on the second press to indicate locking has
occurred. If enabled, the horn chirps when
Qis pressed again within three seconds. To
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view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Qarms the alarm system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 033.
With power folding mirrors, double pressing
and holding
Qfor one second will fold the
mirrors, if enabled. Double press and hold
Kfor one second to unfold the mirrors. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
K: Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If
Kis pressed again within
three seconds, all remaining doors unlock.
The interior lamps may come on and stay
on for 20 seconds or until the vehicle is
started.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Kon the remote key disarms the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 33. Double press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open, if remote window operation is
enabled. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
x: Press twice to open the tailgate. The
vehicle must be in P (park).
m: Press twice to open the hood. Press
twice and hold to close the hood. In order
to open or close remote key must be within
30m (100ft). The vehicle must be in P (park).
7: Press and release to initiate vehicle
locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to activate the panic alarm.
The turn signal lamps flash and the horn
sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
turns off when the vehicle is turned on or
7is pressed again. The vehicle must be off
for the panic alarm to work.
S: PressStwice from outside the
vehicle to remote start the vehicle. The
vehicle cannot be started if a remote key is
left inside the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle
Start 014.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for doors,
tailgate, and hood to be accessed without
removing the remote key or digital key
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key or digital key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate, hood, or door
being opened. If the vehicle has this feature,
there will be a button on the outside door
handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to seating
positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory
Seats 045.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key or digital key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
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 doors,
tailgate, and hood will unlock.
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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 a remote
key or digital 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 Removed From Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys and digital keys
inside. If a remote key or digital key is not
detected, the Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display NO KEY FOUND 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 Tailgate Opening
Press the touchpad on the tailgate to open
the tailgate when all doors are unlocked,
or when the remote key or digital key is
within 1m (3 ft).
See
Tailgate 028.
Keyless Hood Opening
Press the touchpad in the center of the front
fascia once to open the hood when all doors
are unlocked, or when the remote key or
digital key is within 1m (3 ft).
See Hood 019.
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. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote keys
programmed to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the remote
key is equipped with a motion sensor. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key has
been idle for an extended period of time,
the DIC may display KEY IN SLEEP MODE,
MOVE KEY, THEN START. Move the remote
key slightly and try starting the vehicle.
If the remote key battery is weak or if there
is interference with the signal, the DIC may
display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.
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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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Off (Manual Operation)
Press and release the touch pad on the front
fascia. Lift the hood to open to a desired
height.
Pull down on the hood until the power
assist engages to close. A chime will sound
to indicate power activation. The power
assist will only activate when the hood is
above a minimum open position.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not
move the hood too quickly or use excessive
force.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the hood encounters an obstacle during a
power open or close cycle, the hood will
automatically reverse direction and move
away from the obstacle. After removing the
obstruction, the power hood operation can
be used again.
If the vehicle is locked while the hood is
closing and an obstacle is encountered that
prevents the hood from completely closing,
the horn will sound an alert that the hood
did not close.
Falling Hood Detection
If the power hood encounters excess weight
or a possible mechanical failure, a repetitive
chime will sound and the hood will
automatically lower to a stable position.
If the hood stops before fulling closing,
carefully push the hood closed while
keeping hands away from the edges of
the hood.
If the hood continues to automatically close
after opening, see your dealer for service
before using the power hood.
Interfering with the power hood motion or
manually closing the hood too quickly may
activate the falling hood detection feature.
Allow the hood to complete its operation
and wait a few seconds before manually
closing the hood.
Operating the Hood When There is No
Electrical Power
The manual release cable should only be
used for service and/or emergency use, such
as loss of vehicle electrical power. Do not
store any cargo in the area near the hood
release cable.To open the hood:
1. Firmly pull the hood release cable twice to release the hood. It is on the lower
left side of the instrument panel.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle and liftthe hood to the desired height.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, make sure all cargo is properly stowed and does not
go above or across the hood seal.
2. Pull the hood down until it is secured in the latch.
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Vehicle Alarm System
The indicator light on the driver door switch
indicates the status of the system. See
Power Door Locks016
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the remote key.
.Use the Keyless Access system.
.With a door open, pressQon the
interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash. Pressing
Qon the remote key a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and immediately arm
the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the remote key, the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or if
the door is not unlocked by pressing
Kon
the remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the tailgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.PressKon the remote key.
.Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless
Access system.
.Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
exited.
.Always unlock a door with the remote
key, or use the Keyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the
mechanical key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
IfKis pressed on the remote key and the
horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred
previously while the alarm system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a message
will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0404.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.