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In Brief

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press this button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Y : Press and hold until the trunk begins to move. 7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. / : Press Q and release and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See Keys 0 23
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24

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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the

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RKE transmitter. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

3. Start the vehicle normally after

entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the

parking lamps turn off.

. Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

. Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 29

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To lock or unlock the doors from the inside:

Keyless Access

In Brief

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 0 24
. Use the key in the driver door. Turn the key toward the rear to lock all doors. Turn the key toward the front to unlock the driver door. Turn the key again toward the front to unlock all doors.

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. Press Q or K. . Push the door lock knob on the

top of the door to lock.

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

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or Power

If equipped, press the button on the driver door handle when the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24

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Windows

holding the switch. 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 pressing or pulling 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 0 39

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Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the seat by

moving the rear of the control up or down.

. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment 0 45
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Press the switch down to open the window. Pull 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) 0 230
Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down or express-up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without

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To increase or decrease lumbar support, slide the switch forward or rearward.

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Memory Features

Heated and Ventilated Seats

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To adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control

rearward to recline.

. Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.

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The SET, 1, 2, and S (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. Automatic Memory Recall (Automatic Only) and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the personalization menus to automatically recall positions stored to the 1, 2, and S buttons. See Memory Seats 0 46
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The buttons are below the air vents on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

Press L or M to heat the driver or passenger seat. Press { or C to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 48

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Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints 0 44
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Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts 0 50
. How to Wear Safety Belts

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. Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 52
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 74

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Passenger Sensing System

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 0 62

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The passenger airbag status indicator lights in the rearview mirror are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 96

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Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. The mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. Exterior Mirrors

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To adjust the mirrors: 1. With the ignition on, press the switch (2) to select the left or right mirror.

2. Press the arrows (1) to adjust

the mirror.

3. Adjust the mirror to see a little

of the vehicle, and the area behind the vehicle.

Keep the switch (2) in the center when not adjusting the mirrors. Folding Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to its original position.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

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

down and in or out for a comfortable position.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving.

The dome lamps are in the overhead console. + : Press to turn the lamp on or off. 4 : Press to automatically turn on the lamps when a door is opened, the vehicle is unlocked, or the ignition is turned off.

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Reading Lamps

Exterior Lighting

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. Press ( or ) to turn the lamp on or off.

The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. Press ( or ) to turn the lamp on or off. For more information on interior lamps, see: . Dome Lamps 0 126

Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 125

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The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO : Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes.

INT : Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.

With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed.

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OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : 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 0 90

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Climate Controls

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

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Transmission

Automatic Transmission

1. Driver Temperature Control 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 3. Air Conditioning 4. Air Delivery Mode Controls 5. Front Defrost

6. ZONE 7. Passenger Temperature

Control

8. Rear Window Defogger 9. Fan Control 10. Recirculation

Sport Shift Mode For Sport Shift mode, move the shift lever to D (Drive), then push to the right. While in Sport Shift mode, move the shift lever to the + (Plus) or − (Minus) position to enable Active Select mode.

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Steering Wheel Controls

Tap Shift Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. Vehicles with this feature have controls on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See Automatic Transmission 0 234

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Some audio functions can be controlled through the steering wheel controls. b / g : Press to interact with Bluetooth or voice recognition. See Bluetooth 0 193
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$ / i : Press to decline an incoming call, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to cancel voice recognition. _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio source. Use the thumbwheel to select the next or previous favorite radio station, MP3 track, USB track, and Bluetooth Audio track. Use _ SRC to skip to the next song or show using Pandora or Stitcher®. See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146
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+ x − : Press + to increase the volume. Press − to decrease. See Steering Wheel Controls 0 89

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Cruise Control

1 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES/+ : If there is a set speed in memory, move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. See Cruise Control 0 248

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.

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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. \: Use the band to scroll

through the items in each menu.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 255

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 259

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Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, SBZA will detect moving vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 257

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251

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Parking Assist If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking

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and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information. The vehicle may also be equipped with Front Parking Assist. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251

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Automatic Parking Assist (APA) If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), press O to enable the system. See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251

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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 an accessory power outlet on the center stack and inside the center console storage. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Remove the cover to access the outlet and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets 0 91

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Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof switches are on the overhead console. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions 0 227
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Express-Open : Press and release the rear of the switch (1) to express-open 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 (2) to close. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. See Sunroof 0 41

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Open/Close : Press and hold the rear or front of the switch (1) to open or close the sunroof. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. 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 traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center console. i illuminates in the instrument cluster.

. Press and release the TCS/

StabiliTrak button again to turn on traction control.

. To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on

the center console, until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster.

. Press and release the TCS/

StabiliTrak button again to turn on both systems.

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

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Vehicle Load Limits 0 223
warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 307

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

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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.

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Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 105

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2. Press and hold the SET/CLR

button on the DIC while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change to 100%.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN

with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

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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.

Battery The battery is located in the trunk, behind a trim panel, on the driver side. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. See Battery - North America 0 284

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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
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 365

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Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 38
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Keys and Locks

Keys

{ Warning

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

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 36

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

. 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 RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 24

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Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button to retract the key. See your dealer if a new key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program 0 365
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 375

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If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The

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Pressing Q may also arm the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 35
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117
turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. See “Remote Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle . Pressing K Personalization 0 117
may also disarm the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 35
If equipped, memory seat positions may be recalled when vehicle is unlocked and driver door is open. See Memory Seats 0 46
“Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117
Y (Remote Trunk Release) : Press and hold until the trunk begins to move. 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

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7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start) : Press and release Q then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 29
Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have a Keyless Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened, locked or unlocked.. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be buttons on the outside door handles.

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Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under . If a Vehicle Personalization 0 117
passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. These settings can be modified. See “Open Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117

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The vehicle can be customized to always unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock button press. See Vehicle Personalization 0 117

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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.

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.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the 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 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 The vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one transmitter has been removed or none remain in the vehicle. If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.

Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Feature Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

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To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock/Unlock/ Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117

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Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 31
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 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

transmitter in the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area.

2.

Insert the new vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. 3. Remove the recognized

transmitter and place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.

4. Press the ENGINE START/

STOP 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. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

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Programming without a Recognized Transmitter If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you. 1.

Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, 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 ENGINE START/STOP 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. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area.

5. Press the ENGINE START/

STOP 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.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for 12 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:

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1. Open the center console

storage and place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket.

2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or

N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button. See Starting the Engine 0 229

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Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages 0 112

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Caution

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

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The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:

5. Snap the battery cover back on

to the transmitter.

Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, remote start allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start) : The remote start button is on the RKE transmitter. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 24

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1. Press the button on the

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

prying with a finger.

3. Remove the battery by pushing

4.

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

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Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using the remote start feature: 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 four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received.

When the engine 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. After 30 seconds, repeat the steps to extend to 20 minutes. Remote start can be extended only once. Start the vehicle before driving.

Extending Engine Run Time To extend to 20 minutes, repeat Steps 1–3 while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting. The remote start can be extended once. For example, if the engine has been running for five minutes, and the remote start is extended, the engine will run for a total of 20 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.

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 off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flashers

are on.

. The malfunction indicator lamp

is on.

. The engine coolant temperature

is too high.

. The oil pressure is low. . Two remote vehicle starts, or a

single remote start with an extension, have already been used.

. The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Warning (Continued)

death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

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 0 24

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. Use the key in the driver door. Turn the key toward the rear to lock all doors. Turn the key toward the front to unlock the driver door. Turn the key again toward the front to unlock all doors.

To lock or unlock the doors from the inside: . Pushing down the manual lock knob on the driver door will lock all doors. Pushing down the manual lock knob on a passenger door will lock that door only.

. Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pulling the handle again unlatches the door. . Press Q or K on the power door

lock switch.

Door Locks

{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

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

. Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even

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K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors.

Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Open or Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off.

When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again, or press Q on the RKE transmitter, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Delayed locking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 117

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Automatic Door Locks When the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the

vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for a manual transmission, the doors will lock. To unlock the doors: . Press K. . For automatic transmissions, shift the vehicle into P (Park).

. For manual transmissions and a

keyed ignition system, remove the key from the ignition when parked.

. For manual transmissions and a pushbutton start system, turn the vehicle off when parked.

The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 117

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Lockout Protection Keyed Ignition : When locking is requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

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This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. Pushbutton Start : When locking is requested with the driver door open and the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will sound three times. This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch.

Open Door Anti Lockout Open Door Anti Lockout, when on, will unlock the driver door if locking is requested while the driver door is open. This feature can be turned on

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or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization 0 117

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2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other

rear door.

To open a rear door when the safety lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating

the inside handle, by using the power door lock switch, or by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 2. Open the door from the

outside.

To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it

2.

from the outside. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position. Do the same for the other door.

Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks

If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: Insert the key into the safety 1. lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.

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Warning (Continued)

and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

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Trunk Release For automatic transmissions the vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual transmissions the vehicle must be off, or stationary with the parking brake set. See Electric Parking Brake 0 240

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Doors

Trunk

{ Warning

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

or under the instrument panel.

. Adjust the climate control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air

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From inside the vehicle, press | on the driver door. Remote Trunk Release From outside the vehicle, press and hold Y on the RKE transmitter.

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The emergency trunk release handle is behind the center rear seat. To access, press the button at the top of the center seat to unlock the seatback and fold down. Pull the release handle sideways to open the trunk from the inside.

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

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

Caution

Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.

The security light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system: Off : Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.

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Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System 1. Turn off the vehicle. 2. Lock the vehicle with one of

the following: . Use the RKE transmitter. . With a door open, press the

inside Q.

3. After 30 seconds the alarm

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

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key.

If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate a pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. The alarm will also be activated if the passenger door, the trunk, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Start the engine.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter after all occupants have exited.

. Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter, or use the Keyless Access system. Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.

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Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The immobilizer activates itself automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch, if equipped with Keyless Access, when the engine is switched off by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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If the vehicle does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again. If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter or if equipped with Keyless Access, place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket in the center console. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24
If the vehicle does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket in the center console, see your dealer. Do not leave the transmitter that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system, in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ Warning

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

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

The system checks whether the vehicle is allowed to start with the transmitter used. If the transponder in the transmitter is recognized, the vehicle can be started.

The security light in the instrument cluster comes on when there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on.

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Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

Heated Mirrors The vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors. = (Rear Window Defogger) : Press to heat the mirrors. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 208

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Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.

To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press the switch (2) to select

the left or right mirror.

2. Press the arrows (1) to adjust

the mirror.

3. Adjust the mirror to see a little

of the vehicle, and the area behind the vehicle.