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


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


Keys, Doors, and


Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21


Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36


Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2


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


Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33


Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5


Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-22


Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Trademarks and License


Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47


Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6


Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-23
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-32
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-37
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-43
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-67


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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83


Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Special Application


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


Additional Maintenance


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


Recommended Fluids,


Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15


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


Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-19
Vehicle Data Recording and


Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21


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


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


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This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC 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 copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com


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


Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20846011 A First Printing


©2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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


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


{ WARNING


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


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


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


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


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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) $ : 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 J : OnStar® } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders % : Steering Wheel Controls 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/Stabilitrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid


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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Head Restraint


Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11


Passenger Sensing


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Steering Wheel


Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17


Vehicle Features


Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Driver Information


Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20


Forward Collision Alert (FCA)


System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21


Lane Departure


Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21


Rear Vision


Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-22
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Performance and Maintenance


Traction Control


System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-24
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-24
Driving for Better Fuel


Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24


Roadside Assistance


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


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Instrument Panel


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Safety Locks on page 2‑8. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Navigation System (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.


K. Hood Release. See Hood on


page 10‑5.


L. Cruise Control on page 9‑41. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑43
(If Equipped). Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑51 (If Equipped). M. Data Link Connector (DLC)


(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4.


N.


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Ignition Positions on page 9‑24.


Q. R. Climate Control Systems on


page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3
(If Equipped).


S. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑32.


T. Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑34 (If Equipped).


U. StabiliTrak® System on


page 9‑39.


V. Power Outlets on page 5‑6. W. CD Player Slot. See CD Player


on page 7‑14.


X. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23.


O. Steering Wheel Adjustment on


Y. Hazard Warning Flashers on


page 5‑2.


page 6‑3.


P. Steering Wheel Controls on


page 5‑2.


A. Air Vents on page 8‑5. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.


I. J.


See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑3. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.


C. Horn on page 5‑3. D. E. Windshield Wiper/Washer on


Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.


page 5‑3. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.


F. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7. G. Navigation Screen


(If Equipped).


H. Forward Collision Alert


(FCA) Display (If Equipped). See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑43. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Indicator (If Equipped). See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑51.


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


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.


V : For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold until the liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate. For vehicles without the power liftgate, first press K, then press and hold V to unlock the liftgate. 7 : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.


Press this button to extend the key. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.


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Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on


the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.


2. Press and hold / for about two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.


3. The key must be inserted and


turned to ON/RUN before driving.


The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON/RUN. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press / until the parking lamps


turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.


See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.


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Door Locks To lock or unlock the vehicle from the outside, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.


There is a power door lock switch on the instrument panel.


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Power Liftgate Operation


There are power door lock switches on the front door panels. Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors. See Door Locks on page 2‑7. To manually unlock a door from inside the vehicle, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it.


{ : Press for Safety Locks. See Safety Locks on page 2‑8.


Liftgate


Manual Liftgate Operation Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. Press the touchpad located in the handle of the liftgate, above the license plate, and lift up to open. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched.


On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.


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Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it. Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch to either the 3/4 or MAX position. Press the button to open or close the liftgate. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑9
or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑10.


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Seat Adjustment


Four‐Way Power Driver Seat


Press the front of the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. Pushing or pulling the switch part of the way will open or close the window as long as the switch is operated. See Power Windows on page 2‑20.


A. Seat Position Handle B. Height Adjustment Control


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To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or


rearward using the handle under the front of the seat cushion (A). See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.


. Raise or lower the entire seat


by moving the control (B) up or down.


See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information.


Eight‐Way Power Driver Seat


Lumbar Adjustment


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


rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.


. Raise or lower the front or rear


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


. Raise or lower the entire seat


by moving the entire control up or down.


See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information.


Eight-Way Power Seat Shown,


Four-Way Similar


A. Lumbar Switch If available, press and hold the front or rear of the switch (A) to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information.


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Reclining Seatbacks


Manual Reclining Seatbacks


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


2. Push and pull on the seatback to


make sure it is locked.


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See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.


Memory Features


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


3. Push and pull on the seatback to


make sure it is locked.


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


To adjust a power seatback, if available:


Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.


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The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.


Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback


recliner, and both outside mirrors to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and “1” at the same time until a beep sounds.


3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a


second driver using “2.”


To recall the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE transmitter and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 for more information.


Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. To activate, turn the ignition off and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, turning the ignition off will activate the easy exit driver seat. This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See “Easy Exit Driver Seat” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33 for more information.


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


Heated Seats


Uplevel Climate Control System


Shown, Base Similar


If available, the buttons are near the climate controls. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN. Press z or J to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the button show the temperature setting. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9.


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Safety Belts


Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3‑12. . How to Wear Safety Belts


Properly on page 3‑13. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑14. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑46.


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Passenger Sensing System


United States


The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑28 for more information.


Mirror Adjustment


Exterior


Canada


The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.


To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.


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


3. Return the selector switch to the


middle position.


See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16. Interior Manual inside rearview mirrors can be adjusted by holding in the center to move the mirror for a clearer view of behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18. Vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror can automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light comes on each time the vehicle is started.


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See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.


Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.


Steering Wheel Adjustment


To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever (A) 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 (A) up to lock the


steering wheel in place.


Interior Lighting


Reading Lamps These lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off.


Center Dome Lamps There are front and rear dome lamps. The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. To change the settings, press the following: * : Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. 1 : The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. + : Turns the dome lamps on.


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The dome lamps can also be turned on and off by pressing the buttons next to the lamps. For more information on interior lighting, See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4.


Exterior Lighting


The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal/lane change lever. O : Turn to operate the exterior lamps. O : Turns the exterior lamps off. AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light.


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; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : Turns on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on


page 6‑1.


. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)


on page 6‑2. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.


Windshield Wiper/Washer


The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ START, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the 3 INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.


OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L FRONT (Windshield Washer): Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.


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Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.


Climate Controls


The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems.


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ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. OFF: The rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position. INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes): Press the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes. m = REAR : Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑5.


Climate Control System A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Controls C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air


E. Front Defrost F. Rear Window Defogger G. Recirculation H. Air Conditioning


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Automatic Climate Control System


Parking Brake


A. Fan Control B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) C. Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Front Defrost E. Recirculation F. Temperature Control G. Power


H. Driver and Passenger Heated


Seats


I. Rear Window Defogger J. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3
(If Equipped).


To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑16. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you


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feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal. See Parking Brake on page 9‑36.


Transmission


Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use this mode when driving down hill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle speed. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to


M (Manual Mode).


2. Press the plus/minus button on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.


See Manual Mode on page 9‑33 for more information.


Fuel Economy Mode Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Fuel Economy Mode. When engaged, fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle's fuel economy.


Press the “eco” (economy) button by the shift lever to turn this feature on or off. The “eco” light in the instrument cluster will come on when engaged, and a Driver Information Center (DIC) message “ECO MODE ON” displays. See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9‑34.


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Vehicle Features


Radio(s) VOL/ O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. SOURCE: Press to choose between FM, AM, XM™, if equipped, CD, or AUX. MENU/SEL: Turn to select radio stations. Press to show available information about the current station or track. D : Press to go to the main menu. g SEEK: Press to seek the previous station or track. l SEEK: Press to seek the next station or track. Buttons 1 ‐ 6: Press to save and select favorite stations For more information about these and other radio features, see Overview on page 7‑3.


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For more information about the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (if equipped), see Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7‑22. For more information about the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑33. For information about setting the clock, see Clock on page 5‑6. Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1-6 until the station can be heard again. For more information, see “Storing and Retrieving Favorites” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8.


Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ satellite radio tuner and a valid XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM 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 XM service. For more information refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call


1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call


1-877-438-9677 (Canada).


For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑10.


Portable Audio Devices Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. For more information, see Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17.


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.


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See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑35 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑37 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑41.


Steering Wheel Controls


Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.


b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth or OnStar systems. $ / c : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio source. Toggle up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track.


+ x − : Press + to increase the volume; press − to decrease the volume. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.


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Cruise Control


ON/OFF5 CRUISE : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. * CANCEL : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.


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SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- to set a speed and activate cruise control, or to make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 9‑41.


Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the navigation system manual for more information.


Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.


MENU: Press this button to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. Q or R : Use these buttons to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move along the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu. SET/CLR: Use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23.


The DIC buttons are located below the climate control system.


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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System For vehicles with FCA, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely. The forward-looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑43 for more information.


Lane Departure Warning (LDW) For vehicles with LDW, it is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures. It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. It only operates at speeds of 56 km (35 mph) or greater. The LDW indicator, @, appears green if a lane marking is detected. It changes to amber, flashes, and sounds three chimes if the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal.


To turn LDW on and off, press the LANE DEPART button, located on the steering wheel. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑51 for more information.


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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If available, the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The display will appear on the radio screen. To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑48.


Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) 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 9‑46 for more information.


Roof Rack System The roof rack cross rails can be locked in four positions along the roof rack side rails. Lift the lever to release and move the cross rail. Push the lever down to completely engage into the side rail holes. Slide the cross rails back and forth until the lock pins engage in the holes and a click is heard. When the roof rack is not in use, lock one cross rail at the furthest forward position and lock the other cross rail at the furthest rearward position to reduce wind noise. See Roof Rack System on page 4‑2.


Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are four accessory power outlets in the following locations: below the CD slot, inside the center console storage, on the rear of the center console storage, and in the rear cargo compartment. To use the outlets, remove the cover and close when not in use. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.


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Performance and Maintenance


Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started.


To turn off traction control, press and release g located on the console. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑26.


. Press and release g again to turn traction control back on.


For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑37.


StabiliTrak® System 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 both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑26.


. Press g again to turn on both


systems.


For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑39.


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


The TPMS warning light alerts you 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 9‑18. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.


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During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early 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. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑54.


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


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


with the engine off.


2. Press the DIC MENU


button to display the Vehicle Information menu.


3. Press either the up or down arrows to view REMAINING OIL LIFE.


4. Press the SET/CLR button until


100% is displayed.


5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Or: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with


the engine off.


2. Fully press and release the


accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.


See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13.


Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑56. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑54.


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.


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. When road and weather


conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.


. Always follow posted speed


limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.


. Keep vehicle tires properly


inflated.


. Combine several trips into a


single trip.


. Replace the vehicle's tires with


the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.


Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302
TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0801
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8
or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more information.


Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.


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Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: www.gmcownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).


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 for more information.


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Keys and Locks


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


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


Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)


System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8


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Doors


Liftgate (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Liftgate (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10


Vehicle Security


Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-14
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-15


Interior Mirrors


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


Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19


Windows


Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21


Exterior Mirrors


Roof


Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18


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


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Keys and Locks


Keys


{ WARNING


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


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


Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key.


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If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8
or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10. 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 13‑23 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 will 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 2‑3.


RKE Without Remote Start Shown The following may be available: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33. If a passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. These settings can be modified.


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See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑14. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. For more information see “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33. Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑14. V (Remote Liftgate Release): First press K, then press and hold V to unlock the liftgate.


For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold V until the liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, first press Q then press and hold / to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for additional information. The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition.


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. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑29.


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Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature during a remote start. Once the key is turned to ON/RUN, the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was last set to. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑9 for more information. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3
for additional information.


Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press and release Q on the


RKE transmitter.


2. Press and hold / for about


two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.


3. The key must be inserted and


turned to ON/RUN before driving. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON/RUN.


The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Push the button on the


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


prying with a finger.


3. Remove the battery by pushing


4.


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


5. Snap the battery cover back on


to the transmitter.


Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.


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Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minutes will start immediately. For example, if the engine has been running for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key, before the remote start procedure can be used again.


Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To shut off the engine: . Press / until the parking lamps


turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.


Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:


The key is in the ignition. The hood or doors are not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on.


There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. The vehicle is not in P (Park).


Remote Start Ready If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. See your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to the vehicle.


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Door Locks


{ WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.


. Passengers, especially


children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. 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.


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. 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 slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening.


To lock or unlock a door from the outside of the vehicle, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Pull the handle once from the inside to unlock the door, and a second time to open it.


Power Door Locks


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There are power door lock switches on the front door panels. Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.


When locking the doors with a power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes sound to signal the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice or Q on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all doors. This feature can be programmed. See “Delayed Door Lock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑33.


Safety Locks


The rear door safety locks switch is on the instrument panel. Rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.


Press { to activate the safety locks. When activated, the LED light in the switch changes to amber.


Press { again to deactivate the safety locks.


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Doors


Liftgate (Manual)


{ WARNING


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


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If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:


. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on


or under the instrument panel.


. Adjust the Climate Control


system to a setting that

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