2016 GMC Canyon Owners Manual

Adjustment

Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.

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

or down.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

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. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

( : Turns the lamps off. H : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' : Keeps the lamps on all the time.

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Reading Lamps (If Equipped)

Exterior Lighting

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. # or $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off. For more information, see Dome Lamps 0 147

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The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park). AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

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. Taillamps . License Plate Lamps . Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 142
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

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. Fog Lamps 0 145

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/

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ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes.

Climate Controls

These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System

INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 102

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1. Fan Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Defrost

5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 6. Rear Window Defogger (If

Equipped)

7. Air Recirculation

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Transmission

Range Selection Mode

1. Fan Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Defrost 5. Temperature Control 6. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

7. Rear Window Defogger (If

Equipped)

8. Air Recirculation 9. Power Button See Climate Control Systems 0 186
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Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. To enable: 1. Move the shift lever to the

M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will display next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. For example,

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when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

2. Press the plus/minus button on

the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 222

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Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction. Automatic Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column. Use it to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes. The different drive options that may be available are described following. 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use this setting when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 327
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4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : Choose 4 n when driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. See Four-Wheel Drive 0 225

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Vehicle Features

Infotainment System The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.

Radio(s) O : Press to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO : Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM®, if equipped. MEDIA : Press to change the audio source between USB, AUX, and Bluetooth® Audio, if equipped. { : Press to go to the Home Page. MENU : Press to select a menu.

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about these

g : Press to seek the previous station. l : Press to seek the next station. See Overview 0 151
and other radio features. Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 25 preset stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to five stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of favorite pages can be set. To store the station to a position in the list, while on the active source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold a favorites/soft key button on the faceplate. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under AM-FM Radio 0 155
Setting the Clock See Clock 0 103

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Satellite Radio Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. For more information refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call

1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-209-0079 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio 0 156

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Portable Audio Devices This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and USB port on the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See USB Port 0 160
Jack 0 163

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Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 170
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 171
(Infotainment Controls - Base Connected Radio) 0 175

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accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. SET− : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control 0 234

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Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 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.

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Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, the infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.

Cruise Control

5 : Press to turn the system on or off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to

1. SET/CLR: Press to set,

or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.

2. w / x : Use the band to scroll through the items in each menu.

3. MENU: Press to display the

DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 122
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 125

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Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC.

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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 0 238

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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

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signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 240

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 236

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Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc. The vehicle may have accessory power outlets: . On the center stack below the

climate control system, if equipped.

w or x : Press to move up or down in a list. o or p : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. V : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 122
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 125

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. On the center floor console,

if equipped.

. On the rear of the center storage

console.

Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets 0 104

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster.

. To turn off both traction control

and StabiliTrak, press and hold g on the center stack, until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster.

. Press and release g to turn on both systems. i and g turn off in instrument cluster.

StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off until the driver presses the g button or the ignition is cycled from Off then On. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 231

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

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended

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pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See . The Vehicle Load Limits 0 204
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 0 300

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Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a Driver Information Center (DIC) message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system: 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING

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or Driver

on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 122
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 125
does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display.

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2. Press and hold the V button on

the DIC, or the SET/CLR button on the turn signal lever if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

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

with the engine off.

2. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING

on the DIC.

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3. Fully press the accelerator

pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 264

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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.

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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.

Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 361

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Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 38
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming Rearview

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

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Doors

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 35

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the ignition key. Attach additional items only to the second ring, and limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter.

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impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.

The ignition key and key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring. It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole. See your dealer if a replacement key is required. The combination and size of the rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your vehicle. The rings are connected to the key like two links of a chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally

{ Warning

If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be (Continued)

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1.

Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.

2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF and

3.

remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional

keys are to be programmed.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.

Programming without a Recognized Key Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer. If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key.

This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.

Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.

2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security

light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the

security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more

times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.

Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Key.” 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.

Interference from radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags may prevent the key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from the key when starting the vehicle. The key is used for the ignition and all door locks. Programming Keys Follow these procedures to program up to eight keys to the vehicle.

Programming with a Recognized Key To program a new key:

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See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 371

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 367
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The

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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 RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28

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With Remote Start (without

Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start) : If equipped, / is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 135

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Pressing Q arms the vehicle alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 34
K (Unlock) : Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization 0 135
through the DIC, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 135
Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the vehicle alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 34
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.

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Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/ RUN or 7 is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. 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. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer for transmitter programming. Battery Replacement Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.

Caution

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

To replace the battery:

1. Separate and remove the back cover of the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a coin.

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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. The climate controls and rear window defogger may also come on. If the vehicle has heated seats and the feature is turned on in vehicle personalization, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated Front Seats 0 47
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle cannot be remote started if: . The key is in the ignition. . The hood is not closed. . There is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on.

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The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if: . The coolant temperature gets

too high.

. The oil pressure gets low. The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28
Personalization 0 135

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Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release Q.

2.

Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

2. Press and slide the battery

down toward the pocket of the transmitter in the direction of the key ring. Do not use a metal object.

3. Remove the battery. 4.

Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and then the bottom toward the key ring.

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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for one 10-minute time extension. Place the key in ON/RUN to operate the vehicle.

Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can be extended by 10 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1–2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested, 30 seconds after starting. 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 to use remote start again.

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.

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 (Continued)

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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.

To lock or unlock a door from the outside press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the driver door. To lock a door from the inside, push down on the door lock knob. To unlock, pull the door handle once to unlock the door and again to unlatch it.

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Power Door Locks

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab

Similar

If equipped with power door locks: Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock 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 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 0 135

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Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic

transmissions and vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions. To unlock the doors: . Press K on a door. . Shift the transmission into P (Park) for an automatic transmission.

. Remove the key from the

ignition for a manual transmission.

Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 135

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Lockout Protection 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. This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is turned on, the vehicle is off with the driver door open, and door locking

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is requested, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization 0 135

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Safety Locks If equipped, the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Press { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated. The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 213
If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.

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Tailgate

{ Warning

It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate, use the key to lock or unlock the tailgate. The power door locks will not lock or unlock the tailgate. Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate down.

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To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure it latches securely. Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Assistance may be needed with the removal to avoid damage to the vehicle. On vehicles with a Rear Vision Camera, it must be disconnected before removing the tailgate. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 236
To remove the tailgate:

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

Vehicle Alarm System If equipped with the anti-theft alarm system, the indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system.

1. Raise the tailgate and support it firmly. Pull out and hold the cable retaining clip (1). Push the cable (3) up and off of the bolt (2). Repeat on the other side.

2. With the tailgate about halfway

open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position prior to removing the left edge.

3. Move the tailgate to the right

and away to release the left edge.

Reverse this procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate is secure.

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 or the hood 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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

. With a door open, press Q on the interior of the door.

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 theft-deterrent 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 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. If a door or the hood is opened without first disarming the system, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle after all

occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.

. Always unlock a door with the

RKE transmitter.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. Detecting a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement 0 367

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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.

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The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the LOCK/OFF position. The security light, in the instrument cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. It may be necessary to check the fuse. See Fuses 0 285
not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer.

. If the engine still does

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It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement keys. Up to eight keys can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the vehicle theft system in the vehicle. See your dealer to get a new key blank cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.

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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.

Manual Mirrors If equipped, adjust manual mirrors by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle.

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Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance.

Power Mirrors

If equipped, adjust the power mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

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3. Return the selector switch to

the center position.

Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

Heated Mirrors If equipped, the rear window defogger also heats the outside mirrors. = (Rear Window Defogger) : Press to heat the outside mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems 0 186

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Blind Spot Mirrors The blind spot mirror is a small convex mirror built into the upper and outer corner of the driver outside mirror. It can show objects that may be in the vehicle's blind zone.

Actual Mirror View

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1. When the approaching vehicle

2. When checking for traffic or

before changing a lane, look at the main driver/passenger side mirror to observe traffic in the adjacent lane, behind your vehicle. Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle in the blind zone. Then, glance over your shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane.

is a long distance away, the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror.

2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard.

3. As the vehicle enters the blind

zone, the image transitions from the main mirror to the blind spot mirror.

4. When the vehicle is in the blind

zone, the image only appears in the blind spot mirror.

Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind Spot Mirror 1. Set the main mirror so that the side of the vehicle can just be seen and the blind spot mirror has an unobstructed view.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview 0 371
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

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Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started.

Windows

{ Warning

Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

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pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

{ Warning

Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 25

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The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a

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Press the switch down to lower the window, and pull the switch to raise the window. Express-Down/Up Windows Windows that have the express-down/up feature allow the windows to be lowered and raised fully without holding the window switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. Pull the switch up fully and release to activate the express-up feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Programming the Power Windows Programming the power windows may be necessary if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the window will not express-up after the power has been restored and a message displays in the DIC: 1. Close all doors.

2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ START.

3. From any partial open position, close the window and continue to pull the switch briefly after the window has fully closed.

The window is now reprogrammed. Obstacle Detection Feature The obstacle detection feature is part of the express-up feature and is active:

In the middle and upper portions of the window opening.

. During window up movements. In ignition OFF during window up movements and during express-up in ignition ON/RUN/ START.

If there is something blocking the window during automatic closing, the window will reverse direction for a short distance. Weather conditions may cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the object or condition is removed.

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab

Similar

The driver door has a switch to control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window. The power windows: . Can be operated with the

ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY.

. Can be operated in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 213

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If conditions prevent the window from closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is possible to close the window by activating the express override. Hold the window switch in the partially or fully pulled position. Release of the switch from the partially pulled up position will cause the window to stop. Release of the switch from the fully pulled position will activate the express-up and related obstacle detection features.

{ Warning

If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

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Rear Window Lockout (Crew Cab Only)

Rear Windows

Sliding Rear Window

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press Z to activate the window lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. Press Z again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.

If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. Be sure the latch is engaged when the window is closed.

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Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod.

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Securing Child Restraints (Front

Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 45
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Rear Seats

Rear Seats (Crew Cab) . . . . . . . . 48

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 58
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Passenger Sensing System . . . 62
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 66
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 67
Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Infants and Young Children . . . . 70
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 72
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 74
Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . . 75

Replacing LATCH System Parts

After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { Warning

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear Head Restraints

Crew Cab The vehicle’s rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted up