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Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 368
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 179
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Index
Updates
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 414
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 172
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 150
Vehicle CareTire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 289Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 369
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 107
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 31
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 126
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 192
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 227
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 400
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 417
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 427
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
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Introduction
Introduction
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, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23133522 A First Printing
was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
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, Warning, and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{ Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
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{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information. * : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”
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. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped) $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
Introduction
I : Cruise Control ` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode
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Introduction
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 28
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Cooled FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Passenger Sensing System . . . 15
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16
Throttle and Brake PedalAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 19
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 23
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 23
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 25
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 26
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Universal Remote System . . . . . 27
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 225. 2. g Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 267. j Power Assist Steps 0 51 (If Equipped). X Parking Assist Button (If Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281. A Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 289 (If Equipped). 0 Pedal Adjust Switch (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 244.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals 0 187. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 129.
4. Favorite Switches (Out of
View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 128.
In Brief
Volume Switches (Out of View). See Steering Wheel Controls 0 128. 5. Instrument Cluster 0 137. 6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 187.
14. Rear Climate Control Buttons.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 220.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 128. 16. Horn 0 129. 17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
7. Shift Lever. See Automatic
0 127.
Transmission 0 255. Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 259. Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0 257.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 186. Infotainment 0 192.
9. 10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 220.
11. Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 70 (If Equipped). 12. 110 Volt Power Outlet (If
Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 133.
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 313.
19. Cruise Control 0 271.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 273
(If Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 283 (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel 0 129
(If Equipped).20. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If
Equipped). See Towing Equipment 0 302.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 146.
13. Power Outlets 0 133 (If
22. Four-Wheel Drive 0 260 (If
Equipped).
Equipped).
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23. Parking Brake 0 265. 24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 183.
Fog Lamps 0 188 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 188.
25.
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 RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors and it may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Key Access RKE Transmitter with
Remote Start
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7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press 7 and hold for more than three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys (Keyless Access) 0 34 or Keys (Key Access) 0 31 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 35.
Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 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.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
In Brief
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 43.
Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle: . Press Q or K on a power door
lock switch.
. Pushing down the manual lock knob on the driver door will lock all doors. Pushing down the lock knob on a passenger door will lock that door only.
Keyless Access RKE Transmitter
with Remote Start
K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 173. b : Press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving. c : Press twice to open the liftglass.
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. Pulling the door handle once will
unlock that door. Pulling the handle again will unlatch it.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 35 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 37. Power Door Locks
See Door Locks 0 44. Keyless Access If equipped with Keyless Access, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door. Pressing the button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the handle button is pressed again within five seconds, the passenger doors and liftgate will unlock. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 35 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 37.
Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.
Liftgate
To open the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 35 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 37.
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Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Power Liftgate Operation If equipped with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park). Choose the power liftgate mode by selecting MAX or 3/4. Press 8 on the overhead console. On the RKE transmitter press b twice quickly. Pressing and releasing b while the liftgate is moving stops the liftgate. Pressing again reverses the direction. To close, press l on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch. To disable the power liftgate function, select OFF on the liftgate switch. See Liftgate 0 47.
Windows
In Brief
11
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
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) 0 251. If equipped, the front and rear windows have an express-down feature. The front windows have an express-up feature. See Windows 0 59 and Power Windows 0 59.
To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure it is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment 0 65.
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Power Seats
Lumbar Adjustment
Power Lumbar
Manual Lumbar
If equipped, move the lever up or down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment 0 66.
To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. If equipped, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. If equipped, raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 66.
To adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time. If equipped, press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support. Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.
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See Lumbar Adjustment 0 66.
Memory Features
If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped), and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the personalization
menus to automatically recall the positions previously stored to the 1, 2, and B buttons. See Memory Seats 0 68 and Vehicle Personalization 0 173.
Second Row Seats The second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats (if equipped). The seatbacks also recline. See Second Row Seats 0 72.
Third Row Seats If equipped, third row seatbacks can be folded. To fold the third row seatback: 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Make sure that there is nothing
under, in front of, or on the seat.
3. Make sure the second row
seatbacks are in the upright position.
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4. Fully lower the head restraints.
See Head Restraints 0 64.
5. Disconnect the rear safety belt
mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner.
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9. Push the seatback forward to
lay flat.
10. Repeat the steps for the other
seatback, if desired.
See Third Row Seats 0 76.
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
7. Stow the mini-latch in the
holder in the headliner.
Heated and Cooled Seats Shown,
Heated Seats Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack below the climate control system. To operate, the engine must be running.
8. Pull up on the lever on the
back of the seat to release the seatback.
. Press I to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
. Press J to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback.
. Press A to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 70.
Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints 0 64 and Seat Adjustment 0 65.
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Safety Belts
Passenger Sensing System
United States
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts 0 80. . How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 81.
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 82. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 109.
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 96
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The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 145.
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirror
Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
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.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, the mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
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Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
Shown with Power Folding
Mirrors, Manual Folding Similar
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select the
driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.
3. Press either (1) or (2) again to
deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors 0 56.
Folding Mirrors The outside mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. See Folding Mirrors 0 56.
Power Folding Mirrors
Heated Mirrors If equipped, pressing 1 also heats the outside mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 220.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust power folding mirrors, if equipped: 1. Press { to fold the mirrors
inward.
2. Press { again to return the mirrors to the driving position.
To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and
pull the lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
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3. Release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
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Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment If equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed.
To adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, if equipped: Press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering wheel, if equipped: 1. Push the lever (1) down to
move the steering wheel forward or rearward. Lift the lever (1) up to lock the wheel in place.
2. Hold the steering wheel and
pull the lever (2) toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Release the lever (2) to lock the wheel into place.
The switch used to adjust the pedals is to the left of the steering wheel. Press the switch to the left to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the switch to the right to move the pedals away. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 0 244.
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The vehicle may have a memory function, which lets pedal settings be saved and recalled. See Memory Seats 0 68.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
DOOR : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
Reading Lamps
There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open.
There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 188.
Exterior Lighting
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The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. There are four positions. O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 183
. Fog Lamps 0 188Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever. The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with z FRONT on it. 1 : Fast wipes. w : Slow wipes.
3 INT : Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense™. For intermittent wipes, turn the z
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FRONT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. To turn on Rainsense, press z AUTO on the lever, then turn the z FRONT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. . Turn the band up to a higher INT
setting for more sensitivity to moisture.
. Turn the band down to the lower INT setting for less sensitivity to moisture.
Move the band out of the 3 INT position to deactivate Rainsense. OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8, then release. For several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. Lm : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 129.
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Climate Controls This system controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
1. Driver Temperature Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Fan Control 5. Defrost 6. Passenger Temperature
Control
7. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. RCTRL (Rear Climate Control
Lockout)
10. Rear Temperature Control 11. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control 12. Rear Fan Control 13. Front Climate Control Power
Button
14. Rear AUTO (Automatic
Operation)
15. Rear Climate Control Power
Button
16. Air Recirculation 17. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 220 and Rear Climate Control System 0 224 (if equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the shift lever. 1. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 257.
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While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 259.
Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Automatic Transfer Case
Two Speed Transfer Case
Single Speed Transfer Case
The transfer case knob is to the left of the steering wheel. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes. 2 m : This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.
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4 n : Vehicles with a two speed automatic transfer case have a Four-Wheel Drive Low position. This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4 n if you are driving off-road in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. N (Neutral) : Vehicles with a two speed automatic transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 385
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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, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.
Radio(s) O : Press to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO : Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM®, if equipped. MEDIA : Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, and AUX. { : Press to go to the Home Page. MENU : Press to select a menu.
g : Press to seek the previous station or track. l : Press to seek the next station or track. See Overview 0 193 about these and other radio features. Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 25 preset stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to five stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of favorite pages can be set. To store the station to a position in the list, while on the active source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold a favorites/soft key button on the faceplate. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under AM-FM Radio 0 198. Setting the Clock See Clock 0 132.
Satellite Radio 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. For more information refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0 200.
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Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and two USB ports in the center stack or inside the front seat armrest. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See USB Port 0 204 and Auxiliary Jack 0 207.
Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system 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) 0 208 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 209 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) 0 213.
Steering Wheel Controls
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Radio) 0 213 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Radio) 0 213, or “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the infotainment manual. i : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. o or p : Press to go to the previous or next menu option. w or x : Press to go to the next or previous selection. @ : Press to select a highlighted menu option.
If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. g : If equipped with OnStar® or a Bluetooth® system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview 0 431, Bluetooth (Overview) 0 208 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base
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The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel. 1. Favorite: When on a radio
source, press to select the next or previous favorite. When on a media source, press to select the next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 128.
Cruise Control
5 : Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is white when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. SET− : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. +RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control 0 271 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 273 (if equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
If the vehicle has the base level instrument cluster, the trip odometer reset stem is used to operate the DIC. If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC.
w or x : Press to move up or down in a list. o or p : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster.
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V : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 153 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 155.
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. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 283.
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System 0 286.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if
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it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph). See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 289 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 289.
Lane Change Alert (LCA) If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is included as part of the LCA system. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 287 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 287.
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound, or the driver seat will pulse. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281.
Parking Assist If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) 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). RPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object. The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 281.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct Current Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc. The vehicle may have up to five accessory power outlets:Vehicles with a Center Console . One in front of the cupholders on
the center console.
. One inside the center storage
console.
. One on the rear of the center
storage console.
. One in the third row seat on the
driver side.
. One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side.
Vehicles with Bench Seats . One on the center stack below
the climate control system.
. One in the storage area on the
bench seat.
. One on the rear of the center
armrest storage.
. One in the third row seat area on
the driver side.
. One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side.
Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets 0 133.
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Universal Remote System
Sunroof
If equipped with the Universal Remote system, these buttons will be in the front overhead console. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. See Universal Remote System 0 179.
1. Open or Close 2. Vent
On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 251. Vent : From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof.
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Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of switch (1). Press the switch again to stop it. When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. See Sunroof 0 62.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move. . To turn off traction control, press and release g on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The traction off light i displays in the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 167.
. To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until i and g illuminate
in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages 0 167.
. Press and release g again to
turn on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 267.
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 240. 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 0 360.
Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
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Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system: 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 153 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 155. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display.
2. Press and hold the V button on
the DIC, or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
with the engine off.
2. Fully press the accelerator
pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
. When road and weather
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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.
on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 317.
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 0 293. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Fuel 0 291.
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.
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Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
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Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . 34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 43
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 45
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 52Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Immobilizer Operation (KeyAccess) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 58
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 58
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access) { Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power window or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the key in the ignition or with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key or an RKE transmitter.
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impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
The ignition key and key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring. It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole. See your dealer if a replacement key is required. The combination and size of the rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your vehicle. The rings are connected to the key like two links of a chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally
moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the ignition key. Attach additional items only to the second ring, and limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter.
The key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. Programming Keys For Tahoe Police and Tahoe Special Service Package, see the Tahoe Police and Tahoe and Sliverado Special Service Supplement.
{ Warning
If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be (Continued)
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Follow these procedures to program up to eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with a Recognized Key (Key Vehicles Only) To program a new key: 1.
Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,
3.
and 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 Key (Key Vehicles Only) Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that Canadian 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 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. 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 Key (Key Vehicles Only).” The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 431.
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Keys (Keyless Access)
{ Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power window or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the key in the ignition or with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key or an RKE transmitter.
If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, the transmitter has a button on the side of the transmitter used to remove the key. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 431.
If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, there is a key in the transmitter. This key is used for the driver door and glove box.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 427. 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 (Key Access) The RKE transmitter functions 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 0 35.
With Remote Start (without
Remote Start Similar)
/ : If equipped, press and release Q, then immediately press and hold / until the turn signal flash or for at least four seconds. The engine may be started from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 43. Q : Press to lock all doors.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 173. Pressing Q arms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 52. If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding Q for one second will fold the mirrors. The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 173. K : Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle
