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Introduction 3
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P: Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
g: First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H:Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location

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+:Fuses
_:High Voltage
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I: Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
V:Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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1.Air Vents 0138.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 127.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0116.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 097 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 99.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 092.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0126.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator
(If Equipped). See Vehicle
Alarm System 019.
6. Infotainment 0132.
7. Climate Control Systems 0133
(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
System 0135 (If Equipped). 8.
Heated Front Seats 032 (If
Equipped).
9. Power Outlets 093 (If
Equipped).
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0168 or
Manual Mode 0171.
11. Auxiliary Jack. See the infotainment manual.
USB Port. See the infotainment
manual.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0127.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0182.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0128.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0197 (If Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 185 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode 0173 (If
Equipped).
Locking Front Axle 0187 (If
Equipped). Locking Rear Axle
0186 (If
Equipped).
13. Steering Wheel Controls 091
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0116.
14. Horn 092.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
091 (Out of View).
16. Cruise Control 0189.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0195 (If Equipped).
17. Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0173.
Driver Mode Control 0185 (If
Equipped).
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 225.
19. Parking Brake 0181.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 19
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 20
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 23
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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.

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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 Two
Recognized Keys
To program a new key:1. Insert the original, already
programmed key in the ignition
and turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds, insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn the ignition on.
4. Turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
5. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn the
ignition on within five seconds.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 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 Two
Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys are
not 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 the ignition on. The security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition off.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more times. After the third time, turn
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learned and all previously
known keys will no longer work
with the vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn the ignition off. Insert the
second key to be learned and
turn the ignition on.
After two keys are learned, the
remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with Two
Recognized Keys.”
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 337.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0347.Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 343.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (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 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
012.
With Remote Start, without Similar
/:If equipped,/is used to start
the engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start 015.
Q:Press to lock all doors and the
tailgate.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps
flash once to indicate locking has
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whenQis pressed again within
three seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.
Pressing
Qarms the vehicle alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 19.
K:Press once to unlock only the
driver door. If
Kis pressed again
within three seconds, all remaining
doors and the tailgate unlock. The
interior lamps may come on and
stay on for 20 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps
flash twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. If enabled, the exterior
lamps may turn on. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.
Pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter
disarms the vehicle alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 019.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The turn
signal lamps flash and the horn
sounds three times. Press and hold
7for 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 turned on or
7
is pressed again. The ignition must
be 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
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the RKE transmitter. The
transmitter contains a small
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Warning (Continued)
battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal
burns can occur, resulting in
severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the RKE
transmitter when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch
at temperatures above 59 °C (138
°F).

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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 ignition is turned on. See
Heated Front Seats032.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of 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.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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 012 or
Vehicle Personalization 0120.
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.
The engine will continue to run for
15 minutes. Repeat the steps for
one 15-minute time extension. Turn
the ignition on to operate the
vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can be
extended by 15 minutes, for a total
of 30 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 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 ignition must be turned on and
then back off to use remote start
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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. The doors
can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of
being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
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Warning (Continued)
passengers should wear
seat belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock or unlock a door from the
outside press
QorKon 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.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns
freely when either the wrong key is
used, or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open. To reset the lock, turn
it to the vertical position with the
correct key fully inserted. Remove
the key and insert it again. If this
does not reset the lock, turn the key
halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure.

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Power Door Locks
Crew Cab Shown, Extended CabSimilar
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 Open Door
Anti-Lockout feature has been
turned off.
When
Qis 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
Qon the door lock switch
again, or press
Qon the RKE
transmitter, to override this feature
and lock the doors immediately.
Delayed locking can be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.
Automatic Door Locks
If equipped, the doors will lock
automatically when all doors are
closed, the ignition is on, and the
shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked and
then opened and closed, the doors
will lock either when your foot is
removed from the brake or the
vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.
Press
Kon a power door lock
switch.
. Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
. If a vehicle door is unlocked and
then opened and closed, the
doors will lock either when your
foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes
faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).
Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.