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view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Qarms the alarm system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 033.
With power folding mirrors, double pressing
and holding
Qfor one second will fold the
mirrors, if enabled. Double press and hold
Kfor one second to unfold the mirrors. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
K: Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If
Kis pressed again within
three seconds, all remaining doors unlock.
The interior lamps may come on and stay
on for 20 seconds or until the vehicle is
started.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Kon the remote key disarms the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 33. Double press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open, if remote window operation is
enabled. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
x: Press twice to open the tailgate. The
vehicle must be in P (park).
m: Press twice to open the hood. Press
twice and hold to close the hood. In order
to open or close remote key must be within
30m (100ft). The vehicle must be in P (park).
7: Press and release to initiate vehicle
locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to activate the panic alarm.
The turn signal lamps flash and the horn
sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
turns off when the vehicle is turned on or
7is pressed again. The vehicle must be off
for the panic alarm to work.
S: PressStwice from outside the
vehicle to remote start the vehicle. The
vehicle cannot be started if a remote key is
left inside the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle
Start 014.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for doors,
tailgate, and hood to be accessed without
removing the remote key or digital key
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key or digital key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate, hood, or door
being opened. If the vehicle has this feature,
there will be a button on the outside door
handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to seating
positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory
Seats 045.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key or digital key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button
on the driver door handle will unlock the
driver door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds, the doors,
tailgate, and hood will unlock.

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Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.It has been more than five seconds since
the first lock/unlock button press.
.Two lock/unlock button presses were
used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has been opened and all
doors are now closed. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the remote
key or digital key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button
on a passenger door handle will unlock all
doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has been opened and all
doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles, Tailgate, and Hood
Keyless unlocking of the exterior door
handles, tailgate, and hood can be disabled
and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using any
exterior handle to unlock the doors, open
the tailgate, or open the hood will cause the
turn signal lamps to flash four times quickly, indicating access is disabled. If disabled,
disarm the alarm system before starting the
vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Passive Locking
The Keyless Access system will lock the
vehicle several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one
remote key or digital key has been removed
from the interior, or none remain in the
interior.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key or digital key signal, the vehicle
may not detect the remote key or digital
key inside the vehicle. If passive locking is
enabled, the doors may lock with the
remote key or digital key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key or digital key
in an unattended vehicle.

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To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote
key or digital key is left in the vehicle, the
horn will chirp three times after all doors
are closed. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Removed From Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys and digital keys
inside. If a remote key or digital key is not
detected, the Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display NO KEY FOUND and the horn
will chirp three times. This occurs only once
each time the vehicle is driven. To view available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
Keyless Tailgate Opening
Press the touchpad on the tailgate to open
the tailgate when all doors are unlocked,
or when the remote key or digital key is
within 1m (3 ft).
See
Tailgate 028.
Keyless Hood Opening
Press the touchpad in the center of the front
fascia once to open the hood when all doors
are unlocked, or when the remote key or
digital key is within 1m (3 ft).
See Hood 019.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see Door Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote keys
programmed to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the remote
key is equipped with a motion sensor. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key has
been idle for an extended period of time,
the DIC may display KEY IN SLEEP MODE,
MOVE KEY, THEN START. Move the remote
key slightly and try starting the vehicle.
If the remote key battery is weak or if there
is interference with the signal, the DIC may
display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.

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start based on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light will not come on
during a remote start.
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.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is open.
.60 minutes of remote start time has
been used.
.The hazard flashers are on.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
.The vehicle is already turned on.
If the battery level is low, do not use the
remote start feature. The battery may fully
deplete.
The remote key range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
Other conditions may affect the range and
performance of the remote key. See Remote
Key 09.
Starting the Vehicle Using Remote Start
PressStwice on the remote key. The turn
signal lamps will flash to confirm the
remote start request was received. During
the remote start, the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the vehicle is on.
The vehicle will turn off after 60 minutes,
unless you stop the remote start before
remote start cycle has completed or the
vehicle is turned on.
Press the brake pedal or close the door to
drive the vehicle. See Power Modes0197.
Extending Remote Start Time
Remote start can be used for up to
60 minutes of total remote start time.
After a remote start of 60 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
60 minutes have been used, the vehicle
must be started and then turned off before
the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press/. The parking lamps will 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 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
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Even if PIN to Start is enabled, you can still
start your vehicle without entering a PIN if
a remote key is in the vehicle, or by using
your key card. See“Key Card”later in this
section.
PIN Settings
If you forget your PIN, would like to change
your PIN, or would like to enable/disable
your PIN, you can do so via the Digital Key
menu in your myChevrolet app.
PIN Lockout
If the PIN is entered incorrectly too many
times, you will need to wait several minutes
before attempting to enter your PIN again.
You can still start your vehicle by using a
remote key or key card. You may also reset
your PIN or disable the PIN setting via the
Digital Key menu in your myChevrolet app.
Key Card
Your vehicle may be equipped with a key
card that unlocks, locks, and starts the
vehicle. The key card works by tapping it on
the location of the vehicle shown on the
back of the key card. It is highly recommended to carry a key
card as a back up to the Digital Key in case
the Digital Key battery is weak or there is
interference to the signal.
Only key cards programmed to the vehicle
will work. If a key card is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. To
prevent lost or stolen key cards from being
able to operate the vehicle, see your dealer.
Each vehicle can have up to eight key cards
programmed to it.
Unlocking with the Key Card
Tap your key card on the rectangular
symbol on the driver door near the edge of
the window to unlock the driver door. Only
the driver door may be unlocked this way.
See
Door Locks 015 for how to unlock the
other doors and rear compartment.
Locking with the Key Card
With all doors closed, the vehicle off, and
any door unlocked, tap your key card on the
rectangular symbol on the driver door near
the edge of the window to lock all doors. Starting with the Key Card
You can start your vehicle for a short period
after unlocking it with your key card. If the
period has ended, you will need to unlock
the vehicle with the key card again to start
your vehicle.
Doors
Hood
Manual Hood Release
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving. When the hood is not closed, the
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h
(26 mph). Close the hood to drive faster
than 42 km/h (26 mph).
The hood compartment can be accessed in
several ways.
Ensure the hood is clear of any objects
before opening.

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If the hood is not closed, the electronic drive
unit lockout prevents the vehicle from
shifting out of P (Park). Close the hood to
shift out of P (Park). Confirm the hood is
closed by checking that the hood is flush
with the surrounding components.
If the hood is closed but the ajar message is
present, the electronic drive unit lockout can
be overridden. Hold the brake for
20 seconds and then shift into D (Drive). The
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h (26 mph).
See your dealer for service.
Hood Latch Release Button
1. To open the hood, pressdon the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. 2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the
hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) when the hood is open.
Using the Remote Key 1. To open the hood with the remote key, press
dtwice.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
Closing the Hood 1. Make sure all cargo is properly stowed and does not go above or across the
storage bin seal.
2. Pull the hood down until the self-closing latch engages.
3. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely. Push down on the hood to
latch if it does not latch completely.
Repeat this step with additional force if
necessary.
Power Hood Operation
Ensure the hood is clear of any objects
before opening.
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power hood. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
hood as it is opening and closing.
The vehicle must be in P (Park), doors
unlocked, or the remote key in range of the
vehicle to operate the power hood.
To open or close the power hood, do one of
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.To open the hood, pressdon the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
To close the hood, press and hold
d
until the hood closes.
.If equipped, to open or close the hood,
press the touchpad right of center of the
front fascia once, when the vehicle is
unlocked, or the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the vehicle.
.To open the hood with the remote key,
press
monce, and then immediately
press again. To close the hood with the remote key,
press
monce, and then immediately
press again and hold until the hood is
closed. See Remote Key Operation 09.
Pull to Close
To close the hood without using the
switches, pull down on the hood until the
power assist engages to close the rest of
the way. A chime will sound to indicate
power assist activation. The power assist will
only activate when the hood is above a
minimum open position.
Manually forcing the hood to open or close
can damage the vehicle. Always allow the
automatic operation to complete before
using the hood again.
Caution
Manually operating the hood during a
power open or close can damage the
hood system. Always wait for the power
operation to complete before manually
operating the hood.
Open Settings
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Power
Hood Opening.
Maximum
The hood opens to the full open position.
Use caution in this mode to avoid hitting
overhead obstructions.
Custom
The hood open position can be adjusted
between a minimum height and fully open.
Before being adjusted, the hood opens to a
pre-programmed height that is below the
maximum open position.
To adjust the hood open angle, open the
hood then slowly pull it down to the desired
position. Pulling the hood too quickly may
cause power assist to engage and close the
hood. Press
duntil the exterior lights flash
and a chime sounds. The hood cannot be set
below the preset minimum programmable
height. If no exterior lights flash or sound,
then the height adjustment may be too low.
The hood is restricted to only open to a
default height when the vehicle is on a
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Off (Manual Operation)
Press and release the touch pad on the front
fascia. Lift the hood to open to a desired
height.
Pull down on the hood until the power
assist engages to close. A chime will sound
to indicate power activation. The power
assist will only activate when the hood is
above a minimum open position.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not
move the hood too quickly or use excessive
force.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the hood encounters an obstacle during a
power open or close cycle, the hood will
automatically reverse direction and move
away from the obstacle. After removing the
obstruction, the power hood operation can
be used again.
If the vehicle is locked while the hood is
closing and an obstacle is encountered that
prevents the hood from completely closing,
the horn will sound an alert that the hood
did not close.
Falling Hood Detection
If the power hood encounters excess weight
or a possible mechanical failure, a repetitive
chime will sound and the hood will
automatically lower to a stable position.
If the hood stops before fulling closing,
carefully push the hood closed while
keeping hands away from the edges of
the hood.
If the hood continues to automatically close
after opening, see your dealer for service
before using the power hood.
Interfering with the power hood motion or
manually closing the hood too quickly may
activate the falling hood detection feature.
Allow the hood to complete its operation
and wait a few seconds before manually
closing the hood.
Operating the Hood When There is No
Electrical Power
The manual release cable should only be
used for service and/or emergency use, such
as loss of vehicle electrical power. Do not
store any cargo in the area near the hood
release cable.To open the hood:
1. Firmly pull the hood release cable twice to release the hood. It is on the lower
left side of the instrument panel.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle and liftthe hood to the desired height.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, make sure all cargo is properly stowed and does not
go above or across the hood seal.
2. Pull the hood down until it is secured in the latch.

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3. Check to make sure the hood is latchedcompletely. Push down on the hood to
latch if it does not latch completely.
Repeat this step with additional force if
necessary.
When the hood is not latched, a message
will display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) and the vehicle will not be able to
shift out of P (Park). To override this
function, press and hold the shift button
and brake pedal until the DIC message
shifter unlock complete is displayed. The
vehicle’s speed will be limited to 42 km/h
(26 mph) when the hood is not completely
closed.
If the vehicle has lost power, and the hood
is open when the power is restored, the
power hood and power closing latch will not
operate. To allow powered hood operation
again, the hood must be manually closed
and fully latched.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.
Emergency Hood Release Button
The underhood compartment is equipped
with a glow-in-the-dark emergency hood
release button. This button will glow
following exposure to light. Press the button
to open the hood from inside the underhood
compartment.
{Warning
The emergency hood release button
inside the underhood compartment will
not function when the battery is
disconnected or depleted. To avoid
personal injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched when
storing the vehicle. If the hood is not
latched, a person could climb into the
underhood compartment and
inadvertently close the hood. People
should never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the hood when
a person is inside.
Midgate
Midgate Operation
This vehicle may be equipped with a
midgate and a removable rear glass panel.
The midgate allows you to extend the
length of the vehicle cargo area.

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Vehicle Alarm System
The indicator light on the driver door switch
indicates the status of the system. See
Power Door Locks016
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the remote key.
.Use the Keyless Access system.
.With a door open, pressQon the
interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash. Pressing
Qon the remote key a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and immediately arm
the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the remote key, the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or if
the door is not unlocked by pressing
Kon
the remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the tailgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds 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:
.PressKon the remote key.
.Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless
Access system.
.Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
exited.
.Always unlock a door with the remote
key, or use the Keyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the
mechanical key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
IfKis pressed on the remote key and the
horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred
previously while the alarm system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a message
will appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0404.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.