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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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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Underhood Storage (eTrunk™) . . . . . . . . . . 91
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Luggage/Load Locations
Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage Compartments{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
storage compartments. In a crash, these
objects may cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the handle to
the left. Use the mechanical key to lock or
unlock. See Keys08.
Cupholders
The front cupholders are in the center
console.
Rear Seat Cupholders
If equipped, lower the rear seat armrest to
access the cupholders.
Underhood Storage (eTrunk™)
There is storage in the front, under the
hood. To access the eTrunk™, open the
hood. See Hood019.
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Caution
When cleaning the eTrunk™, do not get
the exposed electrical components wet.
This may damage the vehicle.
There are four hooks (1) for use with the
convenience net, if equipped. The maximum
load per hook is 30 kg (66 lbs).
There are also four cargo tie-downs (2) in
the eTrunk™. These can be used to strap
cargo down and keep it from moving inside
the vehicle. The maximum load per corner is
50 kg (110 lbs).
Underseat Storage
There may be storage under the rear
passenger seat.
Base Level Underseat Storage
Lift up on the seat bench to access. Push the
seat bench down to close.Uplevel Underseat Storage
Pull the strap on the rear edge of the seat
cushion to release. Tilt the seat cushion
forward to access the storage. Rotate the
seat bench rearward and push down to
close.
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{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow and ice
buildup could lead to a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the vehicle is turned off while the wipers
are on LO, HI, or INT, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved
to OFF before the driver door is opened or
within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart
and move to the base of the windshield.
If the vehicle is turned off while the wipers
are performing wipes due to windshield
washing, the wipers continue to run until
they reach the base of the windshield.
Rain Sense
If equipped with Rain Sense and the feature
is turned on, a sensor near the top center of
the windshield detects the amount of water
on the windshield and controls the
frequency of the windshield wiper based on
the current sensitivity setting.
Keep this area of the windshield clear of
debris to allow for best system performance.
To turn the Rain Sense feature on or off, see
“Rain Sense Wipers” under Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Rain
Sense > Enable/Disable.
If Rain Sense is enabled in Settings, turning
the wiper lever to INT will activate Rain
Sense.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under
Settings 0166.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets that can
be used to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a tablet or MP3 player. Lift the cover to access the outlet and
replace when not in use.
The power outlets are located:
.In the center console storage area under
the armrest
.In the eTrunk™
area
Center Console 12 Volt Power Outlet
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eTrunk™12 Volt Power Outlet
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 15 amp
rating.
Certain accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle and adapter
fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your
dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See
Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0321.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating
Current
The vehicle has two 110/120 Volt Alternating
Current outlets.
Lift the cover to access and replace when
not in use.
The power outlets are located:
.On the rear of the center console
.In the truck bed
.In the eTrunk
Truck Bed Powerpack Power Outlet
eTrunk Power Outlet
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Rear of Center Console Power Outlet
When the power button is ON/RUN, power
to the 110 Volt outlet is enabled after the
-button is pressed, see Instrument
Panel Overview 04for button location.
A green indicator light on the button
indicates when the 110 Volt outlet is
enabled. 110 Volt power is supplied to the
outlet when it is enabled and electrical
equipment is plugged into that outlet. One
power outlet can be used with electrical
equipment that uses a maximum of 400
watts. Ensure that all connected devices do
not exceed 400 watts. The power outlet can be turned off by
pressing the
-button.
An indicator light on the outlet illuminates
when the system is enabled and no system
fault is detected. The outlet will not provide
power when the vehicle is off, the
-
button is not pressed, or the plug is not
fully seated into the outlet. The outlet does
not operate while the vehicle is starting. If a
USB powered streaming device is being
used, it is suggested to use a USB Port for
power, see USB Port0154. If uninterrupted
power supply is required while driving,
disable the auto-stop feature, see Power
Modes 0197.
If equipment is connected using more than
400 watts or a system fault is detected, a
protection circuit shuts off the power supply
and the indicator light will flash.
Do not use a power outlet with a missing or
damaged cover. The power outlet is not designed for the
following, and may not work properly if
they are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peak wattage,
such as compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools
.Other equipment requiring an extremely
stable power supply, such as
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets
and touch sensor lamps
.Medical equipment
Onboard Generator
If equipped and enabled, the vehicle outlets
can be used to power compatible devices up
to 7.2 kW. Through the use of a GM
accessory, 3 kW of power is also available
through the charge port to external devices.
Locating the Outlets
The power outlets are located in the cabin,
bed, and eTrunk™
of the vehicle.
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Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced and
the vehicle is equipped with a front camera
sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement windshield
must be installed according to GM
specifications for proper alignment. If it is
not, these systems may not work properly,
they may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for proper
windshield replacement.
Gas Strut(s)
Your vehicle may be equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and
holding open the hood/trunk/liftgate system
in full open position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood,
trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others
could be seriously injured. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service
immediately. Visually inspect the gas
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Warning (Continued)
damage periodically. Check to make sure
the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with
enough force. If struts are failing to hold
the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate.
Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects
from gas struts. Also do not push down
or pull on gas struts. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0389.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate