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4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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.

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 on the turn signal lever. O : Turn to operate the exterior lamps.

O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light. ; : 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. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6-1

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

on page 6-2
Fog Lamps on page 6-4

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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.

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 1X: For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L FRONT: Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.

ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. OFF: The rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position. INT: Press the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes. a : Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever automatically returns to its original position when released. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5-4.

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Climate Controls

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

Climate Control System

1. Fan Control 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 3. Temperature Control 4. Outside Air

5. Front Defrost 6. Rear Window Defogger 7. Recirculation 8. A/C (Air Conditioning)

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1. Fan Control 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Front Defrost 5. Recirculation 6. Temperature Control 7. Power

8. Driver and Passenger Heated

Seats

9. Rear Window Defogger 10. A/C (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 5-16. 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 parking brake pedal.

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See Parking Brake on page 9-31.

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 downhill 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 9-28. 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 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 displays. See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9-29.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System The base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

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 AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, and AUX. MENU/SEL: Turn to select radio stations. Press to show available information about the current station or track.

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g SEEK: Press to seek the previous station or track. l SEEK: Press to seek the next station or track. Buttons 1–6: Press to save and select favorite stations. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7-4. 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 a beep is heard. For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.

Setting the Clock For detailed instructions on setting either clock, see Clock on page 5-5. To set the time on the Radio with CD and Touchscreen: 1. Press the CONFIG button to

enter the menu options. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to scroll through the available setup features. Press the MENU/SEL knob or press the Time screen button to display other options within that feature.

2. Press + or − to decrease or

increase the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock.

12/24 HR Format: Press the 12
Hour screen button for standard time; press the 24 Hour screen button for military time. Day + or Day −: Press the Day + and Day − display buttons to increase or decrease the day.

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Display: Press Display to turn the display of the time on the screen on or off.

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.).

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. 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 changers, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-16.

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 (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-22 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-26 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-21.

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, if equipped.

> / 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 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. + VOL −: 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

SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. See Cruise Control on page 9-35.

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

o : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. n : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES/+: memory, move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or hold upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

If there is a set speed in

The DIC buttons are below the climate control system.

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MENU: Press this button to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. Q or R : 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. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing

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alert and rapidly beeps. This alert stays lit if you follow a vehicle much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-37.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-43.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-41.

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). Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. See Parking Assist on page 9-39.

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: 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.

Universal Remote System

If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. The system can replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate

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devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on page 5-38.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. 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 traction control, press and release g on the console. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-29.

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

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To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-29.

. Press g again to turn on both

systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33.

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,

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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 9-14. 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 10-45.

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/CLR 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 10-11.

E85 or FlexFuel Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel on page 9-46. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Fuel on page 9-44.

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.

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See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar® This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

. 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 (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.

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-17
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-17
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-15

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With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. 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.

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. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. 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 RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32. Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-13. For vehicles with the manual liftgate, press K twice within five seconds to unlock the liftgate. Y (Remote Liftgate Release): If equipped with the power liftgate, press and hold until the liftgate begins to move. Press again to stop power liftgate. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time 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

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The following may be available: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on second press to indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32. If a 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 2-13.

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until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If equipped, first press and release Q 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 2-5. The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition. 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. See your dealer to have new transmitters programmed.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter To program a new key: 1.

Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn to the key to the ON/ RUN position.

2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and

3.

remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional

keys are to be programmed.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer. If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.

Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.

2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security

light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the

security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

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5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more

times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.

Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Transmitter.” Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-28.

{ Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Press 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 key blade. 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.

The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-8. 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 2-2.

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Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press and release Q on the

2.

RKE transmitter. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received. 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, after 30 seconds 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 five 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.

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. The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Remote Start Ready If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. See your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to the vehicle.

Door Locks

{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the

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doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

. Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening.

To lock or unlock a door from the outside of the vehicle, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Pull the handle once from the inside to unlock the door, and a second time to open it.

Power Door Locks

Base Radio Shown, Uplevel

Similar

There is a power door lock switch on the instrument panel.

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Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32.

Lockout Protection When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch.

The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before that time, the five-second timer will reset when all doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to lock doors immediately. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32.

Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). To unlock the doors: . Press K on a door. . Shift the transmission into

P (Park).

There are power door lock switches on the front door panels. Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch while the door is open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active.

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Press { to activate the safety locks. When activated, the indicator light in the switch changes to amber. Press { again to deactivate the safety locks. If a rear door handle is pulled when 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.

Safety Locks

Base Radio Shown, Uplevel

Similar

The rear door safety locks switch is on the instrument panel. Rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Doors

Liftgate

{ Warning

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument panel.

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. Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.

. If the vehicle is equipped with

a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

See Engine Exhaust on page 9-26.

{ Caution

To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

Manual Liftgate To unlock the liftgate, press the power door lock switch or press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This may cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Always close the liftgate before driving. Power Liftgate

{ Warning

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.

To open the liftgate, press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and lift up.

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OFF: Opens manually only. Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than a standard manual liftgate. To open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode and then: . Press and hold Y on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

. Press the power liftgate button in the center of the mode switch on the overhead console, with the driver door unlocked.

Press and release 8 on the liftgate next to the latch to close the liftgate. Press any liftgate button or the touch pad while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing again reverses the direction. There is a minimum distance that the power liftgate must already be open for the system to hold it open. If movement is stopped below that minimum, the liftgate closes. Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle.

If equipped, the power liftgate switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. The three modes are: MAX: Opens to maximum height. 3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set by the vehicle operator. Use this setting to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. The liftgate can still be fully opened manually.

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The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and accelerated before the power liftgate latch is closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. If the liftgate is power opened and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure, the turn signals flash and a chime will sound. The liftgate stays open temporarily, and then slowly closes. See your dealer for service before using the liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function will deactivate and a message will display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Object Detection System Messages on page 5-28. After removing the obstructions, the liftgate will resume normal power operation. Pinch sensors are located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually.

Setting the 3/4 Mode To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening: 1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and

open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate switch. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed.

3. Press and hold 8 on the

liftgate next to the latch until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds to indicate that the new setting is recorded.

When power opened with the 3/4
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liftgate cannot be set below that minimum and the new setting will not be recorded. Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, turn the mode switch to the OFF position. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than a standard manual liftgate. To open the liftgate, press the touch pad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. With the power liftgate disabled, the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker. Always close the liftgate before driving.

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If Y on the RKE transmitter is pressed while power operation is disabled, the turn signals flash and the liftgate will not move. The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged.

Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system: Off: Alarm system is disarmed.

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On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the liftgate is open. Slow Flash: Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Turn off the vehicle. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of

three ways:

Use the RKE transmitter. With a door open, press the interior Q.

3. After 30 seconds the alarm

system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. If a door, the hood, or the liftgate is opened without first disarming the system, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.

. Always unlock a door with the

RKE transmitter.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages on page 5-30.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.

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Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.

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The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ Warning

A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

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Power Mirrors

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.

The mirror(s) return to the original position when:

The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or remains in R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds. The ignition is turned off. The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above a set speed.

To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32.

Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. 1 (Rear Window Defogger): This button is on the climate control panel. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 for more information.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped with memory seats, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Windows

{ Warning

Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. If equipped with OnStar, there are three buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean the mirror with the ignition off. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

Manual Rearview Mirror Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.

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The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power 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.

window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch. Window Lockout

The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-22. Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. Express Down Windows Windows that have the express-down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press v to activate the rear window lockout switch. The indicator light comes on when activated.

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Roof

Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof switches are on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions on page 9-19 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-22.

Press v again to deactivate the lockout switch.

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod.

. Press and hold the front or rear of the driver side switch to open or close the sunroof. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually.

. Press and hold the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the front of the switch to close.

Express-open/Express-close Press and release the front or rear of the driver side switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof then returns to the full-open position.

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Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-18
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-21
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

How Does an Airbag

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-31
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-37
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Replacing LATCH System

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-45

What Will You See after an

Securing Child Restraints

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-48

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

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Head Restraints

Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

{ Warning

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

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Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. Rear outboard head restraints are not removable.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment { Warning

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

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To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the