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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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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 been opened and all
doors are now closed. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
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 a 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 been opened and all
doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles, Tailgate, and Hood
Keyless unlocking of the exterior door
handles, tailgate, and hood 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, open
the tailgate, or open the hood 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.
Passive Locking
The Keyless Access system will lock the
vehicle several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one
remote key or digital key has been removed
from the interior, or none remain in the
interior.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key or digital key signal, the vehicle
may not detect the remote key or digital
key inside the vehicle. If passive locking is
enabled, the doors may lock with the
remote key or digital key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key or digital key
in an unattended vehicle.

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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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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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When the safety lock is enabled, adults and
older children will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety
locks to enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock:1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.
Digital Key
If equipped and enabled, the Digital Key
feature allows you to access and operate
the vehicle using a smartphone. Many of
the functions performed by a remote key
can also be done using a Digital Key. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
Only certain smartphones support Digital
Key. Please see the myChevrolet app to see
if your device is compatible.
If the smartphone battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) may display
NO KEY FOUND or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED, PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when starting the
vehicle. Charge the smartphone battery as
soon as possible.
You can use the myChevrolet mobile app to
pair, manage, or delete your Digital Key.
If the Digital Key is not working:
.Check the distance. The smartphone may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal. Your
body could also impact the signal. Hold
the smartphone in your hand, away from
your body, and toward the vehicle for
best results.
.Check that the smartphone is turned on
and has sufficient battery power.
.Check the connection. Your smartphone’s
bluetooth connection must be enabled.
.Check the myChevrolet app. Ensure that it
is open. Try relaunching the app if it is
open but is still not working.
Setting up Digital Key
Digital Key is only available with an OnStar
account associated with the vehicle. 1. Log in to your OnStar account in the MyChevrolet mobile app. 2. Select the Digital Key menu option, and
follow the steps on your screen to pair
your phone.
Using Your Digital Key
Digital Key allows you to:
.Use keyless access features to lock and
unlock the vehicle’s doors, and access the
rear compartments without a remote key.
See “Keyless Access Operation” under
Remote Key Operation 09.
.Start the vehicle with just your phone
present.
.Use remote commands in the
myChevrolet app to lock, unlock, and
remote start the vehicle.
Digital Key Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
As an added security measure, you will have
the option to set up a PIN to be used with
the Digital Key. When a PIN is enabled, you
will be prompted to enter the PIN on your
infotainment screen before starting your
vehicle. After entering your PIN successfully,
the vehicle can be started for a short period
of time. If you do not start your vehicle
within that time, you will be prompted for
your PIN again.

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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.

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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.