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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance andMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-42
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
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Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Cadillac Premium CareMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Special ApplicationServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
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Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
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Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated 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.
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, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and XTS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20958490 A First Printing
©2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
{ WARNING
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light I : Certified Technician " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps H : Flammable . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Heated and VentilatedSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-16
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Side Blind Zone
Rear Vision
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19
Active Emergency BrakingSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Universal Remote System . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents on page 8‑11. 2.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5‑30 (If Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27.
4.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑53. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29.
7.
Infotainment Display. Infotainment System. See the infotainment manual.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box on page 4‑2. Parking Assist Button. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9‑42.
9. Electric Parking Brake on
page 9‑26. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.
10. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. 11. Cruise Control on page 9‑31.
Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑34 (If Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑47 (If Equipped). Phone Button. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
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12. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
13. Horn on page 5‑3. 14. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
15. Start/Stop Button. See Ignition
Positions on page 9‑15.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑22. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.
17.
18. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1
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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Q : Press to lock all doors. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
L : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. | : Press and hold to release the trunk.
Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be used for the driver door. See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
Remote Vehicle Start With this feature 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 two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Press the brake pedal and select
the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to drive the vehicle.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
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Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any 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 on page 2‑9.
Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: From the outside, if the vehicle is equipped with keyless access, press the button on the door handle and pull the handle when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. . Use the key in the driver door.
The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See Door Locks on page 2‑10.
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Trunk
From the inside, to lock a door push down on the door lock knob on top of the door. To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it.
Power Door Locks
To open the trunk, press V from inside the vehicle or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or push the touch pad located on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 and Trunk on page 2‑14.
From the inside, press Q or K. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑12. From the outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
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Windows
The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2‑21.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4. Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
To adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward to decrease lumbar support.
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. Press and hold the control
upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6.
Memory Features
See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5. Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback:
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
If available, the "1," "2," SET, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.
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The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat, outside mirror, and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF/LOCK. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. See Rear Seats on page 3‑11.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START. Press M /J or L /z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9.
Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2
and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3‑14.
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. How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3‑15. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑48.
Passenger Sensing System
United States
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The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑17.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirror
Canada
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34.
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows to
move the mirror.
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3. Move the selector switch to ) to
deselect the mirror.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp The dome lamp is located in the overhead console.
The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑19. Interior Mirror
Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑20.
Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
To change the dome lamp settings, press the following: OFF: Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. DOOR: The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. ON: Turns the dome lamp on.
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Reading Lamps There are reading lamps located on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:
Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6.
Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp.
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Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal/lane change lever. Turn the control to the following positions: O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.
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; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : Turns on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1. Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑5.
. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 6‑3.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. n L : Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.
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Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
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10. Rear Window Defogger 11. Recirculation
Dual Automatic Climate Control (Base)
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 5. OFF (Fan)
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
8. AC (Air Conditioning) 9. Defrost
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1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays
3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control
Touch Screen)
8. Air Delivery Mode Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑6 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8‑9 (If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control (Uplevel)
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculation
Dual Automatic Climate Control
Touch Screen (Uplevel)
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Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Tap Shift
Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See Manual Mode on page 9‑24.
Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode). Vehicles with this feature have indicators on the steering wheel. The controls are on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO: Press to choose between FM, AM, and XM™, if equipped. { : Press to go to the Home Page. MENU: Press to select a menu. MEDIA: Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD Card, and AUX. 7 : Press to seek the previous station or track. 6 : Press to seek the next station or track. See Overview on page 7‑3 about these and other radio features. Mixed-Audio Favorites Favorites can be stored including radio stations, phone, and tone settings.
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To display the favorites page, press the FAV button on the radio faceplate. While at the active screen, such as AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), press and hold the area just above the chrome bar and below one of the preset screen buttons to save the current station as a favorite. Press the area just above the chrome bar to recall a favorite station. From the Settings menu, press the MENU knob to select Manage Favorites. The Manage Favorites feature has the option of moving or deleting a favorite. Manage Favorites: . Select to highlight a favorite. . Select Delete to delete a
favorite.
. While a station is highlighted,
press the MOVE screen button. The screen button will change to DROP.
. Press the MENU knob to grab the station tab. Turn the MENU knob and the station tab will follow the path to the desired location. Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the DROP screen button to relocate the station.
Setting the Clock See Clock on page 5‑5.
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 on page 7‑9.
Portable Audio Devices This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, SD card slot, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Jack on page 7‑17
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Bluetooth® The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system 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 (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑18.
Steering Wheel Controls
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c : Press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. g : For vehicles with OnStar® or a Bluetooth® system, press to talk or interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 or “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the separate infotainment manual.
S or T : Press to go to the previous or next menu option. y or z : Press the five-way control up or down to go to the next or previous selection. SEL: Press to select a highlighted menu option.
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r or q : Press to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or CD/MP3 track. x + or x −: Press to increase or decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
Cruise Control
J : Press to turn the system on and off. An indicator appears in the instrument cluster when turned on.
+RES: Press briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. SET−: Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control or to decrease vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑31 or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑34 (if equipped).
Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
y or z : Press the five-way control to move up or down in a list. S or T : Press the five-way control to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press S to go back to the previous menu.
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SEL: Press the center to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System FCA is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing visual alert and pulses the driver seat, or beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑47.
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See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑51.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9‑43.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist URPA 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). URPA displays 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 pulses may occur if very close to an object.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) LDW is intended to 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 indicator, @, appears green if a lane marking is detected and may provide a warning by changing to amber and flashing. In addition, the driver seat will pulse or beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑53.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If available, SBZA will alert the driver to vehicles in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on.
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The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system, a higher speed Backing Warning System, and the Rear Automatic Braking system. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9‑42.
Active Emergency Braking System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the Active Emergency Braking System, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) and the Automatic Collision Preparation (ACP) System. These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid crashes. See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9‑49.
Universal Remote System
Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has three accessory power outlets:
Inside the front storage area below the climate control system. Inside the center console. . On the rear of the center
console.
Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.
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. 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
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available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑50.
Sunroof For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑15 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.
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rear of ~ again to open the sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully. Express Close: Press and release the front of ~ to express close the sunroof.
Sunshade Switch Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of Q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position. Express Open/Express Close: Press and release the rear or front of Q to express open or express close the sunshade. If the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will express close within a few inches of the opened sunroof. See Sunroof on page 2‑24.
1. Sunroof Switch 2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Switch Vent Feature: Press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the rear of ~ to close the vent. Comfort Stop Feature: This feature stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and release the rear of ~ to open the sunroof to the comfort open position. Press the
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g located on the center stack. The appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑41.
. Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
g again to turn traction control back on.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28.
StabiliTrak® System StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button g located on the center stack until g illuminates and the appropriate DIC messages are displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑41. . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button g again to turn on both systems.
See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑29.
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early
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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 10‑43.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑57. If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑55.
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. Using the DIC controls, located on the right side of the steering wheel, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. When remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑37.
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2. Press SEL on the DIC controls
and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9.
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OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Roadside Service U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New vehicles are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program. See Roadside Service on page 13‑5.Roadside Service and OnStar If the vehicle has an active OnStar subscription, contact OnStar and the vehicle’s current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor to assess the situation, contact Roadside Service, and relay the exact location to send help.
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20Interior Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
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{ WARNING
Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.
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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-12
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
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Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-16
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
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driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See Rear Seats on page 3‑11.
To remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Service on page 13‑5.
There is a key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the
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 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.
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If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter.
Personalization on page 5‑44. If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑16. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization settings. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night, the headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44. Memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
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Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑16. On some models, pressing and holding K will open all of the windows. / (Remote Start): For vehicles with this feature, press and release Q and then Immediately press and hold / for at least two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9. L (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 L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until L is pressed again or the vehicle is started. | (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to release the trunk.
Keyless Access Operation The keyless access system allows for door and trunk to be locked and unlocked without pressing the RKE transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a button on the outside front door handles. Keyless access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/ unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock.
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Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press. Two lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now closed.
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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within range of the door handle, pressing the lock/ unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this feature allows for selecting whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the vehicle is turned off and all doors are closed, the vehicle will determine how many RKE transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one RKE
transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds. Temporarily disable the locking feature by pressing and holding the power door K switch for several seconds with a door open. Passive locking will then remain disabled until the power door Q switch is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
Keyless Trunk Opening Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate to open the trunk when the RKE transmitter is in range.
Keyed Access For accessing a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks on page 2‑10.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you. 1. Open the center console storage
area and the storage tray.
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3. Remove the key lock cylinder
4. Replace the recognized
cap. See Door Locks on page 2‑10. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the driver door handle. Then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position, five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 3, 4, ETC.
transmitter with a new transmitter. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket.
5. Press the START button. When
the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the START button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
2. Place the recognized
transmitter(s) in the pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats.
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2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC
displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press the START button. The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters to be programmed must be with you. 1. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks on page 2‑10. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the driver door handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
4. Place the new transmitter in the
transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. The storage area will need to be opened to access the transmitter pocket.
5. Press the START button. When
the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
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6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the START button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, or if there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display a message when you try to start the vehicle. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38. To start the vehicle: 1. Open the center console storage
area and the storage tray.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. 1. Press the button near the bottom
of the transmitter and pull the key out.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the START button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
2. Use the oval base of the key
blade to separate the two halves of the transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
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Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Align the key release button and
snap the transmitter back together.
Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to be started 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 window defogger may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start.
Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release Q on the
