2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-30

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-32
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-27
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-34
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-40
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-64

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

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Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13
Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your 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.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and EQUINOX are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

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worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20781752 B Second Printing

©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Introduction

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

"Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438
de langue française www.helminc.com

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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 Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

{ WARNING

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

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.”

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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.

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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) $ : 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 j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

J : OnStar® } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders % : Steering Wheel Controls 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-24
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-25
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-25
Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Head Restraint

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Sensing System for

Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-19
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 1-22
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-23
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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Instrument Panel

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R. Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑36 (If Equipped).

S. StabiliTrak® System on

page 9‑41.

T. Cupholders on page 4‑1. U. Power Outlets on page 5‑6. V. CD Player on page 7‑18. W. Driver Information Center

Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑20.

X. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑3.

Y. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

A. Air Vents on page 8‑5. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑3. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4
(If Equipped). Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.

C. D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑3. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4.

E. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7. F.

Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.

G. Safety Locks on page 2‑7. Infotainment on page 7‑2. H. Navigation System (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.

I. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. J. Cruise Control on page 9‑42. K. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4.

L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

M. Horn on page 5‑3. N. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2. Ignition Positions on page 9‑27.

O. P. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3
(If Equipped).

Q. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into

Park on page 9‑31.

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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 will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press this button to extend the key. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. V : For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold until the liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate. For vehicles without the power liftgate, first press K, then press and hold V to unlock the liftgate. 7 : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

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Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press Q on the Remote Keyless

Entry transmitter.

2. Press and hold / for about two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

3. The key must be inserted and

turned to ON/RUN before driving.

The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON/RUN.

Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press / until the parking lamps

turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Insert the key and turn it to ON/ RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4.

Door Locks To lock or unlock a door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter from outside the vehicle. From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it or use the power door lock switch.

The power door lock switches are on the instrument panel. K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Door Locks on page 2‑6. { : Press for Safety Locks. See Safety Locks on page 2‑7.

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Liftgate

Manual Liftgate Operation Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touchpad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to open. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched.

Power Liftgate Operation

On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.

Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it. Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch to either the 3/4 or MAX position. Press the button to open or close the liftgate. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑8
or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑8.

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Windows

Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as long as the switch is operated. See Power Windows on page 2‑16.

Seat Adjustment

Four‐Way Power Driver Seat

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To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or

rearward using the handle under the front of the seat cushion (A). See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the control (B) up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.

The power window controls are on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. Operate the switch for the window by pressing to open and pulling to close.

A. Seat Position Handle B. Height Adjustment Control

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Eight‐Way Power Driver Seat

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rear

part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up or down.

Eight-Way Power Seat Shown,

Four-Way Similar

A. Lumbar Switch If available, press and hold the front or rear of the switch (A) to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6 for more information.

To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

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Memory Features

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is

To adjust a power seatback, if available:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

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turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.

Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback

recliner, and both outside mirrors to the desired driving positions.

2. Press and release the MEM (Memory) button.

3. Press “1” until a beep sounds. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a

second driver using “2.”

To recall the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE transmitter and open

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the driver door. If the driver door is already open, pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.

Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. To activate, turn the ignition off and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, turning the ignition off will activate the easy exit driver seat. This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See “Easy Exit Driver Seat” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for more information.

Heated Seats

Uplevel Climate Control System

Shown, Base Similar

If available, the buttons are near the climate controls. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN. Press z or J to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the button show the temperature setting. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8.

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. For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑31 for more information.

Safety Belts

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

United States

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑10. . How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑14. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑18. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46.

Canada

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐ mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.

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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to

L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to the

middle position.

See Power Mirrors on page 2‑14. Interior Manual inside rearview mirrors can be adjusted by holding in the center to move the mirror for a clearer view of behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15. Vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror can automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light comes on each time the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever (A) down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever (A) up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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5 : Turns on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

on page 6‑2. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

Interior Lighting

Reading Lamps These lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off.

Center Dome Lamps There are front and rear dome lamps. The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. To change the settings, press the following: * : Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. 1 : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. + : Turns the dome lamps on. The dome lamps can also be turned on and off by pressing the buttons next to the lamps.

For more information on interior lighting, See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal/lane change lever. O : Turn to operate the exterior lamps. O : Turns the exterior lamps off. AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light. ; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to one of the following positions: 8 : Single wipe, move the lever to 8 and then release. The wipers stop after one wipe. ( : Turns the wipers off. & : Adjusts the time between wipes. Turn the & band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1: Slow wipes. 2: Fast wipes.

Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position. Z : For continuous rear window wipes. 5 : To set a delay between wipes. = : Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑4.

The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay.

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Climate Controls

The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems.

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Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Controls C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air

E. Defrost F. Rear Window Defogger G. Recirculation H. Air Conditioning

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Automatic Climate Control System

Parking Brake

A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) C. Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Defrost E. Recirculation F. Temperature Control G. Power

H. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats

I. Rear Window Defogger J. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3
(If Equipped).

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑15.

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To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal. See Parking Brake on page 9‑38.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use this mode when driving down hill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle speed.

To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to

M (Manual Mode).

2. Press the plus/minus button on

the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑36 for more information. Fuel Economy Mode Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Fuel Economy Mode. When engaged, fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle's fuel economy.

Press the “eco” (economy) button by the shift lever to turn this feature on or off. The “eco” light in the instrument cluster will come on when engaged, and a Driver Information Center (DIC) message “ECO MODE ON” displays. See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑36.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s) VOL/ O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. TUNE/INFO: Turn to select radio stations. Press to show available information about the current station or track. g SEEK: Press to seek the previous station or track. l SEEK: Press to seek the next station or track. / BACK or BACK / (depending on system): Press to exit or move backwards in a menu. Buttons 1 ‐ 6: Press to save and select favorite stations

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑7. For more information about the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System, see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑32. For more information about the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑41. 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 1-6 until the station can be heard again. For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑11.

Setting the Clock The vehicle has a digital and an analog clock. For detailed instructions on setting either clock, see Clock (With Date Display) on page 5‑5 or Clock (Without Date Display) on page 5‑6.

Turning the Digital Clock On or Off 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Select Clock Displayed. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT

button to turn the clock on or off.

Setting the Time and Date 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Select Set Time or Set Date. 4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to

adjust the highlighted value.

5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob

to select the next value.

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6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu, press the BACK button at any time or press the MENU/SELECT knob after adjusting the minutes or year.

Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT

button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.

Setting the Month & Day Format 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Month & Day Format. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select MM/DD (month/day) or DD/MM (day/month).

Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust. 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob

to turn Auto Time Adjust on or off.

Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM 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 XM service.

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For more information refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call

1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑13.

Portable Audio Devices This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. For more information, see Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) on page 7‑27 or Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) on page 7‑30.

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Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell 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 7‑43 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑44 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑48.

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth or OnStar systems.

$ c : 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 end a current call. _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio source. Toggle up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track.

+ 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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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. See the Navigation System Manual for more information.

RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate. SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- to set a speed and activate cruise control, or to make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 9‑42.

Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.

Cruise Control

5 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.

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Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

The DIC buttons are located below the climate control system. MENU: Press this button to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu.

w x : Use these buttons to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move along the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu. SET/CLR: Use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑20.

Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems

Language

Lighting

. Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start . Return to Factory Settings See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If available, the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The display will appear on either the inside rearview mirror or navigation screen, if equipped. To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑46.

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Roof Rack System The roof rack cross rails can be locked in four positions along the roof rack side rails. Lift the lever to release and move the cross rail. Push the lever down to completely engage into the side rail holes. Slide the cross rails back and forth until the lock pins engage in the holes and a click is heard. When the roof rack is not in use, lock one cross rail at the furthest forward position and lock the other cross rail at the furthest rearward position to reduce wind noise. See Roof Rack System on page 4‑2.

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Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are four accessory power outlets in the following locations: below the CD slot, inside the center console storage, on the rear of the center console storage, and in the rear cargo compartment. To use the outlets, remove the cover and close when not in use. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. The URPA system can be turned on and off using the infotainment system controls. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for more information. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑45 for more information.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release g located on the console. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑23.

. Press and release g again to turn traction control back on.

For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑40.

StabiliTrak® System The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑23.

. Press g again to turn on both

systems.

For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑41.

Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS warning light alerts you 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 9‑21. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

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During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. 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. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑50.

Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,

with the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button to

display the Vehicle Information menu.

3. Press either the up or down arrows to view REMAINING OIL LIFE.

4. Press the SET/CLEAR button

until 100% is displayed.

5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Or: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with

the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13.

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Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑53. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑51.

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.

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. 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.

Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users: 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 13‑6 for more information.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.

Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

OnStar®

For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

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Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.

Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐ 466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the Q button to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Glove Box Kit.

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OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service can’t work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained

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it and the vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in the vehicle, OnStar service may not work. Other problems OnStar can’t control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.

OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information. On some vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.

Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Push the Q button and request a vehicle diagnostic check. If the light appears clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Push the Q button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active.

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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Doors

Liftgate (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Liftgate (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 2-12
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-15
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Exterior Mirrors

Roof

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

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Keys

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks.

Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. 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.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3.

RKE Without Remote Start Shown The following may be available: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to

indicate locking. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. If a passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. These settings can be modified. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑12. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. For more information see “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30.

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Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑12. V (Remote Liftgate Release): First press K, then press and hold V to unlock the liftgate. For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold V until the liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, first press Q then press and hold / to start the engine from outside the vehicle

using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4
for additional information. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑27.

The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Push the button on the

transmitter to extend the key. 2. Remove the battery cover by

prying with a finger.

3. Remove the battery by pushing

4.

on the battery and sliding it toward the keyblade. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Snap the battery cover back on

to the transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.

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Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature during a remote start. Once the key is turned to ON/RUN, the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was last set to. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for more information. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3 for additional information.

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Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press Q on the RKE transmitter. 2. Press and hold / for about

two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

3. The key must be inserted and

turned to ON/RUN before driving. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON/RUN.

Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can be extended once.

When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minutes will start immediately. For example, if the engine has been running for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key, before the remote start procedure can be used again.

Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To shut off the engine: . Press / until the parking lamps

turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.

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Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:

The key is in the ignition. The hood or doors are not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been used.