Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-15
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-14
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Spare Tire
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Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-13
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 13-7
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Power Adjustment, Front
. . . . . . 3-4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Securing Child
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . .10-3
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Maintenance Records . . . . . . .11-15
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
. . . . .12-1
Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44, 3-47
Shifting
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-23
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Sidemarker
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Starting the Vehicle
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . .5-18
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
. . . . . .10-72, 10-73
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Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
System
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 13-15
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Taillamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-17
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Tires
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-64
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-53
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
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Tires (cont'd)
Towing (cont'd)
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-52
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Sealant and
Compressor Kit
. . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Sealant and
Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72, 10-73
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Terminology and
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-85
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-67
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Trailer
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-67
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Transmission
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-63
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-63
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-68
General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-63
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
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Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-45
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
. . . . 10-72, 10-73
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Wait to Start Light Warning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Warning Light
Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
What Fuel to Use in Canada
and Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Where to Put the Restraint
. . . . 3-36
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-30
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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-33
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-41
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-69
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
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Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids . . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
{ Danger
Text marked { Danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.
specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
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{ Caution
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A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-16
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-20
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . 1-21
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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Infotainment Display Screen.
19. Power Door Locks on
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1. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1. Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4.
2. Air Vents on page 8-6. 3. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 6-2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-3. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-23. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. 4. 5. Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5-23.
6. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
8.
page 5-3. Infotainment on page 7-1. Satellite Radio on page 7-9 (If Equipped).
9. 10.
Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1 (If Equipped).
11. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-3.
12. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-4.
13. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-14. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10-42.
14.
15. Cruise Control on page 9-43. 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
17. Horn on page 5-3. 18.
Ignition Switch or Keyless Ignition Button (If Equipped). See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-16.
page 2-12.
20. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-3.
21. Power Outlets on page 5-6. 22. Parking Brake on page 9-40. 23. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-33 or Manual Transmission on page 9-37.
24. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-41.
25. Climate Control Systems on
page 8-1 (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If Equipped). Heated Front Seats on page 3-5 (If Equipped).
26. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 5-13.
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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. The vehicle will have one of these transmitters.
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35. Press and hold V or Y to open the trunk. Press and hold 7 briefly to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release Q. 3.
Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
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Keyless Access
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-10.
Door Locks To lock or unlock the vehicle from outside, use the key in the door or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. From inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch. See Door Locks on page 2-11.
If equipped, use the keyless access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, press the lock/unlock button. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.
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This feature may be configured. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35. Power Door Locks
Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door safety locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Manual Safety Locks
To return the door to normal operation, open the door and turn the slot to the vertical position.
Power Safety Locks
K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2-12.
If equipped, open the rear doors to access the safety locks on the inside edge of each door. To activate, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside.
If equipped, press o { to activate the safety locks. The indicator light comes on when activated. The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows on page 2-20. Press o { again to deactivate the safety locks and power windows.
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If a rear door handle is pulled the same time the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to deactivate the safety locks. See Safety Locks on page 2-13.
Windows
{ Warning
Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys on page 2-1.
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Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seats
Press the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. See Power Windows on page 2-20. The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-23.
To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in place.
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Seat Height Adjuster
Reclining Seatbacks
If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4. Power Driver Seat
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To adjust a power driver seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Rear Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded. For detailed instructions, see Rear Seats on page 3-6.
Heated Seats
If available, the controls are on the center stack. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats.
Press L or M to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting,
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and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-5.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints on page 3-2
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Safety Belts
Passenger Sensing System
United States
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3-8. . How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3-9. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.
Canada
The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23 for important information.
Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door. 1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
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2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to the O
position to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2-19. If the vehicle has heated mirrors, see Heated Mirrors on page 2-19.
Vehicles with a manual mirror adjustment have controls next to each mirror. See Manual Mirrors on page 2-18.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror to view the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2-19.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-20.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are in the overhead console. m or n : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner. * : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. I : Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is opened. + : Press to turn on the dome lamps.
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D : Turn the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.
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INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the 3 INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.
Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.
O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and sidemarker lamps. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. # : If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 6-2
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Vehicles without Air Conditioning
Vehicles with Air Conditioning
10. Air Conditioning 11. Defrost
Automatic Climate Control System
1. Temperature Control 2. Bi-level Air Mode 3. Floor Air Mode 4. Vent Air Mode 5. Fan Control 6. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Defog 9. Defrost
1. Temperature Control 2. Bi-level Air Mode 3. Floor Air Mode 4. Vent Air Mode 5. Fan Control 6. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculation 9. Defog
1. Temperature Control 2. Rear Window Defogger 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Defrost 5. Fan Control 6. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
7. Power
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8. Recirculation 9. MODE (Air Delivery Mode) 10. AQS (Air Quality Sensor) 11. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on page 8-1 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows the automatic transmission to be shifted similar to a manual transmission. Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows for the selection of a range of gears. See Manual Mode on page 9-35.
Up‐Shift Light
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If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. See Manual Transmission on page 9-37.
Radio(s) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. MENU/SEL: Turn to select radio stations. Press to select a menu. g : Press to seek the previous station or track. l : Press to seek the next station or track. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to save and select favorite stations. INFO: Press to show available information about the current station or track. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7-4.
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Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. Setting the Clock
Adjusting the Time or Date To set the time and date for the radio with navigation: 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
adjust the highlighted number. 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to
select the next number.
5. To save the settings, press
BACK on the radio faceplate.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format To set the 12/24 hour format for the radio with navigation: 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.
4. To save the settings, press
BACK on the radio faceplate.
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system. See Clock on page 5-4.
Satellite Radio If equipped, vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. Refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio on page 7-9.
Portable Audio Devices Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
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Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-18 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-20 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-23.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b / g : For vehicles with a Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-18 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-20 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-23, OnStar Overview on page 14-1, or the infotainment manual.
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$ / i : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call. _ SRC ^ : Press to select a source or turn to change favorite stations. Press _ or ^ to select AM, FM, CD, or MP3 track. Turn _ or ^ to select the next or previous saved favorite radio stations. + x −: Press + to increase the volume. Press − to decrease the volume. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.
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Cruise Control
If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control: 1 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9-43.
Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate infotainment manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.
2. w / x : Use the band to scroll through the items in each menu. 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-23.
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Ultrasonic Parking Assist If equipped, this system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9-45.
Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There is one accessory power outlet located on the center floor console and one on the rear of the center floor console. These outlets are powered when the key is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-23. See Power Outlets on page 5-6.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
To turn off traction control, press and release the g button on the center console. The traction off light i illuminates. To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the g button, until the traction off light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light g illuminate.
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. Press and release the g button again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-41.
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-52.
Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system press the SET/CLR button while the Oil Life display is active.
Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Using the DIC MENU button and
thumbwheel, scroll until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC (: % for Canada). 2. Press the SET/CLR button to
reset the oil life at 100%. When prompted, use the thumbwheel to highlight YES or NO. Press the SET/CLR button to confirm.
Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-15.
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Diesel Particulate Filter The engine is equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that, by design, will filter or trap particulates. The DPF is located under the vehicle in the exhaust system. Depending on a number of factors monitored by the engine computer, the DPF will need to be cleaned of accumulated solids. When a cleaning is needed, the engine computer will initiate a cleaning action by warming the exhaust gas temperature. This feature has been designed to operate automatically, with limited operator involvement or awareness.
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Cleaning the DPF (Exhaust Filter) While the DPF cleaning is automatically controlled by the engine computer, the vehicle will need to operate continuously for approximately 25 minutes and at speeds greater than 48 km/h (30 mph) to clean the DPF effectively. Special DPF Driver Messages If the vehicle is used for numerous short trips or extended slow-speed operation, the engine computer may not be able to adequately heat up the exhaust system to clean the DPF effectively. The engine computer has been designed to continuously monitor the condition of the DPF. When the engine computer detects that the DPF is nearly full of particulates and that the vehicle is not being operated in a manner that would allow effective automatic DPF cleaning, the Driver Information Center will display the
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message CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER KEEP DRIVING UNTIL MESSAGE IS CLEARED. If the vehicle continues to be driven in a manner that prevents effective DPF cleaning, the DPF will become plugged with particulates. If this occurs, the engine computer will turn on the service engine soon light in the instrument cluster and the DIC will display the message ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED. See Diesel Particulate Filter on page 9-26 and Engine Power Messages on page 5-29. Fuel
Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD) Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD) only. The emission control hardware used on the vehicle may be damaged by using fuel with high sulfur levels. Use only fuel that is dispensed from pumps bearing the ULSD label.
Do Not Use Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (LSD) Do not use fuel that is dispensed from pumps bearing the LSD label.
Do Not Use Non-Highway Fuel Fuel labeled as off road or non-highway is typically very high in sulfur content and will damage the emission control system. Non-highway fuel is not intended for use in on-highway vehicles. In addition: . Use the correct engine oil. . Do not add gasoline to
diesel fuel.
. Do not modify the induction or
exhaust systems.
See Fuel for Diesel Engines on page 9-54 and Engine Oil on page 10-11.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used with diesel engines to reduce the amount of regulated emissions produced. The DEF system must be maintained for the vehicle to run properly. It is normal to hear the DEF system purge fluid back into the tank after the vehicle is shutoff.
Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF can be purchased at a Chevrolet dealer. It can also be purchased at authorized vehicle dealerships. Additionally, some diesel fueling stations or retailers may have DEF for purchase. For vehicles with an active OnStar® subscription, OnStar can help to locate a DEF retailer. See “Customer Assistance Offices” in the owner manual for phone numbers to assist you in contacting a GM dealer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12.
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OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
As the DEF tank becomes low on fluid, warnings begin with approximately 1600 km (1,000 miles) of remaining range. These warnings will increase in intensity as the tank becomes empty. Once the tank is empty, the vehicle speed will be limited. If there is an issue with the quality of the fluid or the exhaust fluid system, warnings will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Diesel Exhaust Fluid on page 9-27.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet,
you are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 13-5.
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-19
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-19
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Keys and Locks
Keys
{ Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.
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Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . 2-10
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-12
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-16
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-17
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Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.
The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks if the vehicle is a key access vehicle. If the vehicle has the keyless ignition, the key can be used for the locks.
Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. See your dealer if a new key is needed. If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within range. See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section. The transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter. The vehicle will have one of these transmitters.
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar® on page 1-23.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.
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The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through the vehicle personalization. If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-16. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “Door Unlock or Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35.
Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-16. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to release the trunk. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and hold briefly to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If equipped, press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-10.
The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition, if equipped with a keyed ignition. Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system allows for the doors and trunk to be locked and unlocked without pressing the RKE transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the 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. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35.