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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 20
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Doors
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hatch (Trunk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 28
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 31
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 32
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Roof
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a remote 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 remote key in
the vehicle, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a
remote key.

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Inclination Sensor and
Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have an inclination
sensor and intrusion sensor.
The inclination sensor can activate
the alarm if it senses movement of
the vehicle, such as a change in
vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.Make sure both doors and
windows are completely closed.
. Secure any loose items such as
sunshades.
. Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors.
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be
deactivated if pets are left in the
vehicle or if the vehicle is being
transported.
When the roof panel is off, or the
convertible top is down, the
intrusion system is turned off.
With the vehicle turned off, press
o
on the overhead console, next to
OnStar. The indicator light will
display momentarily, indicating that
these sensors have been disabled
until the next time the alarm system
is armed.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 312.
Immobilizer Operation
The vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The security light comes on in the
instrument cluster if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system. This light
also comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
The system is automatically armed
when the ignition is turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is turned
on or placed in ACC/ACCESSORY
and a valid remote key is found in
the vehicle.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The system has one or more remote
keys that are matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
remote key starts the vehicle. The
vehicle may not start if the remote
key is damaged.

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Rear Windows
Midglass (Convertible Only)
PressGto lower the midglass.
To provide wind block, the midglass
will not lower completely. The
midglass will also lower
automatically when lowering the
convertible top.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
Roof
Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof
panel, use the following procedures
to remove or install it.
Caution
If a roof panel is dropped or
rested on its edges, the roof
panel, paint, and/or
weatherstripping may be
damaged. Always place the roof
panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
Caution
Use care when storing and
removing the roof panel. The roof
panel pins and vehicle finish
could be damaged if the roof
contacts the rear of the vehicle.

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Removing the Roof Panel
{Warning
Do not remove a roof panel while
the vehicle is moving. The panel
could fall into the vehicle and
strike an occupant and cause you
to lose control. It could also fly off
and strike another vehicle.
Remove the roof panel only when
the vehicle is parked.
It may be necessary to have help
removing the roof panel.
To remove: 1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch/trunk and remove any items that may
interfere with proper storage of
the roof panel.
5. Lower the windows. There are two release handles
on the front and one release
handle on the rear of the roof
panel.
6. To unlock the front release
handles, pull them outward,
turning fully.
7. Press the button on the front ofthe rear release handle to
unlock it. The latch lever
will open.
8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have
someone stand on the other
side. Together, carefully lift the
front edge of the roof panel up
and forward. Avoid dropping
the rear edge downward.
9. When the roof panel is loose, grasp it as close to the center
as possible and lift it away from
the vehicle.

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Storing the Roof Panel
{Warning
If a roof panel is not stored
properly, it could be thrown about
the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Always use the
stowage receivers.
1. Position the roof so that the interior is facing away from you
and the front of the panel is
facing up.
Lower Receivers
2. Insert the roof into the trunk with the rear end first and
position the rear pins into the
lower receivers. Be careful not
to hit the roof on the carpet of
the trunk.Upper Receivers
3. When in place, the roof panel will rest on the upper receivers.

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{Warning
Do not push from the sides of the
roof panel when seating the panel
into the upper receivers for
storage. Pushing from the sides
may result in injury from pinched
fingers. Only push along the top
edge of the roof panel.
4. Place palms along the top edge of the roof panel and
push with a quick forward
motion until the roof panel
locks into the upper receivers. Gently pull rearward on the
roof to ensure the roof is
secure.
Installing the Roof Panel
{Warning
An improperly attached roof panel
may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
You or others could be injured.
After installing the roof panel,
always check that it is firmly
attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check
now and then to be sure the roof
panel is firmly in place.
Caution
Installing the roof with the release
handles in the closed position
could cause damage to the
interior trim. Always move
handles to the open position
when installing the roof.
It is easier if two people install the
roof panel.
To install:
1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Grasp the roof panel and pull toward the rear of the vehicle
until it separates from the
upper receivers, being careful
not to hit the sides of the trunk.
Carefully lift the roof panel out
of the trunk.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle.

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5. Position the rear edge of theroof panel next to the
weatherstrip on the back of the
roof opening. Then align and fit
the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in
the rear overhead weatherstrip.
Gently lower the front edge of
the roof panel to the front of the
roof opening.
6. Check that the weatherstripping on each side
of the roof panel is under the
panel.
7. Make sure the front release handles are in the fully open
position. 8. Push the roof firmly downward
to engage the pins.
9. Turn the front release handles inward so that they fully latch in
the closed position. It is critical
that the handles fully latch.
10. Push back and up on the rear release handle to insert the
hook in the loop.
11. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side to side to
ensure the roof panel is
securely installed.
Maintaining the Roof Panel
Caution
Using glass cleaner on a painted
roof panel could damage the
panel. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not use glass cleaner on the
painted roof panel.
When cleaning, removing, and/or
storing the roof panel:
. Flush with water to remove dust
and dirt, then dry the panel.
. Do not use abrasive cleaning
materials on the panel.
Convertible Top
If equipped with a convertible top,
review the following before
operating:

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{Warning
Components under the tonneau,
close to the engine, can get hot
from running the engine. To help
avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch
these components until they have
cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
{Warning
While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.
Caution
Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:. Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.
. Remove all objects that may
contact the convertible top
when it is operated.
. Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.
. Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.
. Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
. Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.
. Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Opening the Convertible Top —
Driver Door Switch
1. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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5. Press and holdM. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. After the convertible top is completely open, a chime
sounds and a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays. Release the
switch.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time to
automatically adjust the audio after
the top is opened. Opening the Convertible Top
—
Remote Key
1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
K
on the remote key and then
quickly press and hold
M.
4. Hold
Muntil the top is
completely opened and the
exterior lamps flash. A chime
will sound.
If the top stops before it has
completely opened, press
Kand
then press
Magain.
If the top still stops before it is
completely open:
. Move closer to the vehicle.
. Hold
Muntil the operation is
complete.
. Press
Kand thenMagain.
Interference from other remote
keys or devices may interrupt
the operation. If the top still does not open, use the
convertible top switch in the vehicle.
The convertible top cannot be
closed using the remote key.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 09.
Closing the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the sun visor mirror covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
3. The trunk must be closed.
4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
5. When possible, operate the convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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INT :Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the
N
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.
f: Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray washer
fluid and activate the wipers. The
wipers will continue until the lever is
released or the maximum wash time
is reached. When the lever is
released, additional wipes may
occur depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid0231
for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir. Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement 0236.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always
clear snow and ice from the hood,
windshield, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and
windows. Reduced visibility from
snow and ice buildup could lead
to a crash. Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
base of the windshield.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the center stack. The
compass receives its heading and
other information from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) antenna,
Electronic Stability Control, and
vehicle speed information.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass