2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owners Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

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

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-41
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-31
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-50

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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73

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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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

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

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and TRAVERSE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22744238 B Second Printing

©2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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

{ WARNING

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

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

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 ! : 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 # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors

Introduction

} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode t : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

1-1

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Head Restraint

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

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

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-20
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-21

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Driver Information Center

(DIC) (With DIC Buttons) . . . 1-22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Universal Remote System . . . 1-23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-24
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-25
Driving for Better Fuel

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

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents on page 8‑10. 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.

See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4 (Out of View). Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 (Out of View). Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. USB Port (Inside IP Storage) (If Equipped). See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑35.

3. 4.

5. CD Player. See CD Player

6.

(Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑21 or CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑23. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See the infotainment manual.

7. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 (If Equipped).

8. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑4.

9. Parking Brake on page 9‑26. 10. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17.

11. Dome Lamp Override.

SeeDome Lamps on page 6‑6. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

12. Cruise Control on page 9‑29. 13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑2.

14. Horn on page 5‑4. 15. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑2 (If Equipped).

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16. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24.

17. Climate Control Systems on

page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped).

18. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into

Park on page 9‑18.

19. Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

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20. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on

page 5‑5. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑27. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑24. Power Liftgate Button (If Equipped). See Liftgate on page 2‑9.

21. Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats on page 3‑8 (If Equipped).

22. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6‑4.

23. Passenger Sensing System on

page 3‑30.

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press K to unlock the driver door. Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. To open or close the liftgate, press and hold 8 until the liftgate begins to move. Press L and release to locate the vehicle.

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1-5

Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually:

From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill. From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the K or Q button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

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: . 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 ignition switch on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4.

Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2.

Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the Vehicle With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press and release Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash.

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.

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Power Door Locks

Base Model

Uplevel Model

K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.

Liftgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. . Press and hold 8 on the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

. Press O. . Press the touch pad on the

outside liftgate handle.

For more information see Liftgate on page 2‑9.

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Windows

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

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3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure it is locked in place.

Move the lever (2) up or down to raise or lower the seat. Use the lever (3) to adjust the seatback. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3
and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. Power Seats

Uplevel Shown, Base Similar

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑19.

1. Seat Adjustment Handle 2. Driver Seat Height Adjustment

Lever

3. Seatback Lever To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle (1) under the seat

to unlock it.

2. Slide the seat to the desired

position, and then release the handle (1).

1. Seat Adjustment Control 2. Seatback Control

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

rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control (1) up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control (1) up or down.

. Adjust the seatback by tilting the

top of the control (2) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. Increase or decrease lumbar support by pressing the front or rear of the control (3). See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Memory Features

Second Row Seats

If available, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. See Memory Seats on page 3‑6 and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41.

The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat lever forward; the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward. See Rear Seats on page 3‑9.

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Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under

the seat.

2. Disconnect the rear safety belt

mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner.

3. Pull up on the release lever on

the back of the seat.

4. Push the seatback forward to

lay flat.

See Third Row Seats on page 3‑11.

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Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons

Shown, Heated Seat Buttons

Similar

If available, press to heat the

If available, the buttons are on the center console. To operate, the engine must be running. I : seatback only. H : entire seat. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback.

If available, press to cool the

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In Brief

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated and Ventilated 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

United States

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3‑13. . How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 3‑15. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑44.

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.

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3. Return the switch to the center

to deselect the mirror.

The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

In Brief

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Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. For vehicles with power folding mirrors:

Uplevel Model

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

mirror.

2. Press the control pad to adjust

the mirror.

3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect

the mirror.

1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out

to the driving position.

2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in to

the folded position.

See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑16.

Base Model

To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press o or p to select a mirror. 2. Press the control pad to adjust

the mirror.

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Interior Mirror

Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly 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 for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18.

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.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. To manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position.

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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Dome Lamp Override

Exterior Lighting

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The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. E DOME OFF: Press the button and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome lamps are off. Press the button again so the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped): Press the button to turn the ambient lights off. Press the button again to turn ambient lights on.

Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. For more information, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6‑6.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns the automatic light control on or off. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 5 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps.

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See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6‑1

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑2

. Delayed Headlamps on page 6‑3

Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.

8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 6 : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. LO: Slow wipes. HI: Fast wipes.

Windshield Washer J FRONT : Press the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. Z : Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. Y : Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑5.

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Climate Controls

In Brief

1-15

1. Fan Control 2. REAR (Rear Climate Control) 3. Temperature Control 4. Recirculation

5. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Air Conditioning 7. Rear Window Defogger

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In Brief

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

1. Driver and Passenger Side

Temperature Controls

2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 3. SYNC (Synchronized

Temperature)

4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. REAR (Rear Climate Control) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Fan Control

9. Recirculation 10. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). For more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System on page 8‑8 or Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑9.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. When using the ERS mode a number will display next to the L, indicating the current gear that has been selected. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). 2. Press the plus/minus button on

the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.

See Manual Mode on page 9‑23.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio without Touchscreen

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© or ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press 4 to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑6 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑8. For vehicles with a Rear Audio Controller (RAC). See Rear Audio Controller (RAC) on page 7‑45. For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE). See the infotainment manual.

O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. f : Select radio stations.

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In Brief

Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM stations. See AM-FM Radio (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑11 or AM-FM Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑12.

Setting the Clock To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/

ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press H to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).

3. Press the pushbutton located

under any one of the labels to be changed.

4. To increase or decrease the time

or date, turn f clockwise or counterclockwise.

See Clock (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 5‑8 or Clock (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 5‑7.

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Radio with Touchscreen

PUSH/O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume. Z : Press to eject a disc from the CD. See CD Player (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑21 or CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑23.

AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external audio devices. PUSH/SEL: Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection. Press to select a highlighted selection.

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D : Press to go to the Home Page. See “Home Page” in Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑6 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑8. SRCE: Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, SiriusXM® (if equipped), CD, USB, iPod®, or AUX. FAV: Press to display the favorite list or add a favorite. See Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑6 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑8. © SEEK or SEEK ¨ : Seek or scan stations and tracks. See Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑6 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑8. / BACK: Press to return to the previous screen in a menu. Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 30 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if equipped) can be mixed.

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In Brief

1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM main page, press and hold any 1−5 buttons or one of the preset screen buttons at the bottom of the screen. After a few seconds, a beep is heard and the new preset information displays on that screen button.

2. Repeat for each preset. Setting the Time and Date Press Settings on the Home Page, then press the Set Time or Set Date settings screen button to display the different options for setting the time and date. Set Time: . Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Hours, Minutes, AM, PM, or 24 hr on the clock.

. Press and hold to quickly

increase or decrease the time settings.

. Press OK or the Back screen

button to save the adjustments that were made.

Set Date: . Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the Month, Day, and Year settings.

. Press and hold to quickly

increase or decrease the date settings.

. Press OK or the Back screen

button to save the adjustments that were made.

See Clock (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 5‑8 or Clock (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 5‑7.

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 (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7‑15 or Satellite Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7‑19.

Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxiliary input on the radio faceplate and a USB port in the instrument panel storage area. External devices such

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as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑35.

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 on page 7‑46.

Steering Wheel Controls

Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w or c /x : Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD or select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device. b /g : For vehicles without Touchscreen, press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again

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to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar® systems, press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. For vehicles with Touchscreen, press and hold to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems. For vehicles with OnStar® systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. c /x : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for equipped vehicles, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨ : Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or SiriusXM®. Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD slot.

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In Brief

Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device.

+ e or − e : Press to increase or to decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

T : Press to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator comes on when cruise control is on.

+ RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET–: Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑29.

Infotainment System If the vehicle has a base radio it is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connected radios, 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) (With DIC Buttons) To access the DIC, some vehicles have buttons located on the instrument panel.

V : Press to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. U : Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41 for more information. T : Press to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this feature, units, tire pressure readings

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on vehicles with this feature, and compass calibration and zone setting on vehicles with this feature. 3 : Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy, timer, fuel used, and average speed. Some vehicles do not have the buttons shown, however some of the menus can be viewed by using the trip odometer reset stem. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5‑29
or Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑24.

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.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑31.

Power Outlets The vehicle has 12-volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The power outlets are located: . On the instrument panel below

the climate controls. Inside the center floor console.

. At the rear of the center floor

console. In the rear cargo area.

To use the outlets, remove the cover. See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.

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Universal Remote System

The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑48.

Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑18.

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Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release t located on the instrument panel, and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑37.

. Press and release t again to

turn on the traction control system. The StabiliTrak system remains on.

For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑27.

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 9‑9. 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

Vent: Press the front or rear of the switch to vent or close the sunroof. Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, press and release the rear or front of the switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof. For more information see Sunroof on page 2‑21.

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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 10‑44.

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.

3.

If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: The vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. If the vehicle has Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the set/ reset button until “100%” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off. If the vehicle does not have Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING shows “100%.” Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.

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4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑9.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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
New Chevrolet owners 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.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

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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.

Doors

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

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-12
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior Mirrors

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

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

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Roof

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

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If locked out of the vehicle, call Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑11. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2.

The key is used for the ignition and all door locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed.

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If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn sounds when Q is pressed again within five seconds. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41 for additional information. Pressing Q may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑12. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41.

Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑12. 8 (Power Liftgate): Press and hold until the liftgate begins to move to open or close the liftgate. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to indicate when the liftgate is opening or closing. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The parking lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/ RUN or L is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.

With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown, Without Similar

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, see Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4
for additional information. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors.

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Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer to program transmitters to this vehicle. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.

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

1. Separate the transmitter with a

flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver.

Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far. Stop as soon as resistance is felt.

Twist the tool until the transmitter is separated.

2. Remove the old battery. Do not

3.

use a metal object. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back

together.

Remote Vehicle Start This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle. / (Remote Start): This button is located on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

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Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run out of fuel. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions that can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 for additional information. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the vehicle: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press and release Q on the

3.

RKE transmitter. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the parking lamps flash. If the

vehicle's lights cannot be seen, press and hold / for at least four seconds.

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 will operate automatically if the vehicle has the automatic system, or at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off. If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats turn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8
for more information. The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if the vehicle has them, turn on during colder outside temperatures and turn off when the key is turned to ON/RUN.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1–3 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time. If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10-minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10-minute time frame will start. For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes,

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10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. After the vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again. Canceling a Remote Start To manually shut off a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

Conditions in Which the Remote Start Will Not Work The vehicle cannot be started using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. The engine turns off during a remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low.

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

(Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

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 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.

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To lock or unlock a door manually:

Power Door Locks

From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill. From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the or button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Base Model

Uplevel Model

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

Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41.

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Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with an automatic lock/ unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5‑41 for more information.

Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front door is open.

If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock.

Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.

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Doors

Liftgate