2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
eAssist Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

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

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-36
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-41

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

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-27
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-38
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-58

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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-97

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2
Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14

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

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-18
Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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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. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

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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

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, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22941188 C Third Printing

©2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

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

{ WARNING

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

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

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps g : First Responder

# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 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

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-16
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Lane Departure

Rear Vision

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Universal Remote System . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

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eAssist Features

eAssist® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
High Voltage Safety

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . 1-22
Automatic Engine Start/Stop

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 1-22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-24
Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-24
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-25
Driving for Better Fuel

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

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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10. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

11. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑5.

18.

12. Storage Compartment. See

Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.

13. Data Link Connector (Out of

View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑15. 14. Cruise Control on page 9‑36. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑38 (If Equipped).

15. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

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16. Horn on page 5‑3.

Driver Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑23. 17. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17.

19. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8 (If Equipped).

20. Power Door Locks on

page 2‑11. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑27.

1. Air Vents on page 8‑7. 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. Driver Information Center Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.

3.

4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. 5. Storage Area. See Instrument

Panel Storage on page 4‑1. 6. Light Sensor. See Automatic

7. 8.

Headlamp System on page 6‑3. Infotainment Display. Infotainment on page 7‑1. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9.

9. CD Player on page 7‑14.

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21. Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) on page 9‑44 (If Equipped). Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑40 (If Equipped). Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑34.

22. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑27. 23. Power Outlets on page 5‑6. 24. Electric Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑30. 25. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3.

Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.

RKE without Remote Start

Press the button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks. This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. V : Press and hold to release the trunk.

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7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2‑2 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. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press and release Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

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Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from the outside: . Press Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

. Use the key in the driver door. To lock or unlock the doors from the inside:

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. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8.

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Windows

Front Door Panels

. Press Q or K on the center

stack or the front door panels.

. Push the door lock knob on the

top of the door to lock the door only.

. Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pulling the handle again unlatches the door.

See Door Locks on page 2‑10 or Power Door Locks on page 2‑11.

Press the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. 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 9‑23.

Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down feature allow the window to be lowered without holding the switch. If equipped, windows may also have an express-up feature. Pull a window switch up or press it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pulling or pressing the switch in the same direction a second time, or by briefly operating the switch to the first detent in either direction. See Power Windows on page 2‑19.

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Seat Adjustment

Manual Front Seats

Seat Height Adjuster

Power Seats

In Brief

1-7

Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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.

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

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

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

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.

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In Brief

Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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

2. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the lumbar support, if available: . Press and hold the front or rear

of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

. Press and hold the top or bottom

of the control to raise or lower the height of the lumbar support.

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

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

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

To adjust a power seatback, if available:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

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The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Memory Seats on page 3‑6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36.

Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. See Rear Seats on page 3‑9.

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Heated Seats

Uplevel Climate Control System

Shown, Base Similar

If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the button show the current setting.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4.

Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the positions of the driver seat and outside mirrors. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.

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In Brief

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8.

Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2
and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the center stack when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑27 for important information.

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3‑11. . How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑12. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41.

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Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirror

Exterior Mirrors

1. Turn the selector switch to L

(Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Move the control to adjust the

mirror.

3. Turn the selector switch to 9 to

deselect the mirror.

Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with 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 2‑18.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

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

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Push the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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In Brief

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner.

Rear Reading Lamps

# or $ : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off. For more information, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Front Reading Lamps

The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate, press the buttons: E : Turns the lamps off. 1 : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. + : Keeps the lamps on all the time.

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel on the left side of the steering wheel. 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. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate once the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; : Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

2 : Turns on the headlamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

. Parking Lamps

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See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1.

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

on page 6‑2. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 2: Use for fast wipes. 1: Use for slow wipes.

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3 : Move the lever to 3 , then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 9 : Use to turn the windshield wipers off. 3 : Briefly move the wiper lever down for a single wipe or hold down for several wipes. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

Climate Control System

1. Fan Control 2. Air Conditioning 3. Air Delivery Modes 4. Defrost

5. Temperature Control 6. Heated Seats (If Equipped) 7. Recirculation 8. Rear Window Defogger

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Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from

D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual).

2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑28.

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

2. Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning 3. Air Delivery Modes 4. Defrost 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Heated Seats (If Equipped)

7. Recirculation 8. Fan Control 9. Rear Window Defogger 10. SYNC See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3 (If Equipped).

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s) VOL/ O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. TUNE/MENU: Turn to select radio stations. Press to select a menu. © SEEK ¨ : Press to seek the previous or next station or track. INFO: Press to show available information about the current station or track. See Overview on page 7‑2.

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. 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 7‑11.

Portable Audio Devices This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, and USB storage devices may be connected. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑16.

Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑22 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑23.

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Steering Wheel Controls

b / g : Press to interact with the phone or navigation system. $ / i : Press to mute. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.

_ SRC ^ : Use to select a radio band or audio source. Use _ or ^ to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3
track. Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD. Press and hold SRC to interact with the navigation system. + x −: Press + to increase or − to decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

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Cruise Control

1 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. A white indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument cluster. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.

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SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 9‑36.

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

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.

2. w / x : Use the thumbwheel to

scroll through the items in each menu.

3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System For vehicles with FCA, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely. The forward-looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑38 for more information.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) For vehicles with LDW, it is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures. It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. It only operates at speeds of 56 km (35 mph) or greater. The LDW indicator, @ , appears green if a lane marking is detected. It changes to amber, flashes, and sounds three beeps if the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal. To turn LDW on and off, press @ on the center stack, forward of the shift lever. The control indicator will light when LDW is on. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑44.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If available, the RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The display will appear on the radio screen. To clean the camera lens above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑42.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, this system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

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Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑40.

Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two accessory power outlets: one on the center stack below the climate control and one under the armrest inside the center console storage. Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.

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Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches used to operate it are on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23.

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Universal Remote System

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 available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑41.

Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of the switch (1) to open or close the sunroof. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually. Express Open/Close: Press and release the front or rear of the switch (1) to express-open or express-close the sunroof. Vent/Close: Press and hold the rear of the switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the front of the switch to close. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof then returns to the full-open position. See Sunroof on page 2‑21.

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This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9‑33. Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly different instrument cluster, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on the tachometer. See Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. There is also a Power Flow display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which is cooled with air drawn from the vehicle interior.

eAssist Features

eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are several additional features that contribute to increased efficiency. Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop feature. This feature saves fuel by shutting the engine off when the vehicle is stopped. When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will continue to operate normally. In very hot or cold conditions, the engine will only shut off automatically part of the time. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19. There are two air conditioning settings available. The comfort setting maximizes cabin comfort. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3.

The cold air intake for the battery is behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Do not cover the intake. See Battery on page 10‑25.

High Voltage Safety Information Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service.

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In emergency situations, first responders can cut the two clearly labeled cut points in the engine compartment to disable the high voltage battery and air bag systems — do not cut the high voltage cable.

Driver Efficiency Gauge

For vehicles with eAssist, this gauge assists the driver in operating the vehicle more efficiently and will vary based on driver input.

See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5‑12.

Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop feature. After the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop feature may cause the engine to turn off when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle comes to a complete stop. When the brake pedal is released, or the accelerator pedal is applied, the engine will restart. The engine will continue to run until the next auto stop. To restart the engine during the auto stop, release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal. The engine starts immediately. The vehicle continues to run until the next stop.

AUTO STOP on the tachometer signifies that the engine is in auto stop mode. See Tachometer on page 5‑11 for more information. A chime will sound when the driver door is opened while in auto stop mode. Remember to shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF before exiting the vehicle. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19.

Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical energy. This energy is then stored in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to increased fuel efficiency. The system works whenever the accelerator pedal is released, and increases the energy captured as more brake pedal is applied.

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StabiliTrak® System The StabiliTrak system 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 on the center stack, until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster.

. Press and release the TCS/

StabiliTrak button again to turn on both systems.

See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑34.

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 on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster.

. Press and release the TCS/

StabiliTrak button again to turn on traction control.

See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33.

Battery This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new standard 12-volt battery is needed. Vehicles with eAssist also have a high voltage battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service. See Battery on page 10‑25.

Service Never try to do your own service on eAssist components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4.

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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. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the

tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑54.

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 (With Pressure Relief Button) on page 10‑68 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button) on page 10‑76. If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑66.

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

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

the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE.

3. Press the SET/CLR button to

reset the oil life at 100%.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13.

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Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑49. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑47.

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.

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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
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑11.

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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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Door Ajar Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-11
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-15
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Immobilizer Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Immobilizer Operation

(Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-18
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

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Keys and Locks

Keys

{ 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.

The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks if the vehicle is a key access vehicle. If the vehicle has the keyless ignition, the key can be used for the locks.

Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. If the vehicle has an ignition and it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. See your dealer if a new key is needed.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 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. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The transmitter functions may work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter.

RKE without Remote Start

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Locking Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through vehicle personalization. See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36. 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 2‑15. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “Door Unlock Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36.

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The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See “Unlock Feedback (Lights)” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36. Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑15. Memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. See Memory Seats on page 3‑6 and “Memory Remote Recall” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to open the trunk. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times.

Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for about 30 seconds until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press Q and release and then press and hold / within two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8. The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key is in the ignition, if equipped. Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have the keyless access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the

RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being unlocked. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a button on the outside front door handles. The keyless access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first unlock/lock button press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver 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. Pull the door handle to unlatch the door.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on that 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 opened and all doors are now closed.

Passive Locking If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this feature allows you to select 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 inside the vehicle. 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 K on the center stack for several seconds with a door open. Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when you exit the vehicle, see “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36. Keyless Trunk Opening Press the touch pad on the trunk Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) to open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Similar

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 opened and all doors are now closed.

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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. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. 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. Place the recognized

2.

transmitter(s) in the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.

3. Place the new transmitter into

the transmitter pocket.

4. Press the START button. When

the transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.

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When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the START button for 10 seconds to exit programming mode.

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. Insert the vehicle key of the 1. transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the

DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the START button. The DIC displays 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.

4. Place the new transmitter into

the transmitter pocket, which is inside the center console storage area.

5. Press the START button. When

the transmitter is learned the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

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When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the for 10 seconds to exit programming mode.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time. To start the vehicle: 1. Open the center console and

place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle.

2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or

N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and press the START button. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.