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If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system,

the remote key has a button on the side of

the remote key used to remove the key.

With an active OnStar or connected service

plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely

unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview

0 441.

Remote Key Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle

entry when the remote key is within 1 m

(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later

in this section.

This key is used for the driver door and

glove box.

If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside

Assistance Program 0 433.

The remote key functions may work up to

60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

If equipped with memory seats, remote keys

1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of

memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 47.

Other conditions can affect the performance

of the remote key. See Remote Key 0 12.

Remote Key

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 438.

The key that is part of the remote key can

be used for all locks.

If there is a decrease in the remote key

operating range:

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Check the distance. The remote key may

be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or

objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the remote key's battery. See

“Battery Replacement” later in this

section.

If the remote key is still not working

correctly, see your dealer or a qualified

technician for service.

Press the button to remove the key. Never

pull the key out without pressing the

button.

See your dealer if a replacement key or

additional key is needed.

.

If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect

the key blade for debris. Periodically clean

with a brush or pick.

Remove the key by pressing the button on

the side of the remote key near the bottom

and pull the key out. Never pull the key out

without pressing the button.

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See your dealer if a new remote key is

needed.

settings from the infotainment screen, touch

Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,

Start.

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.

If the driver door is open when Q is

pressed, all doors will lock and then the

driver door will immediately unlock,

if enabled. To view available settings from

the infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

Pressing K on the remote key disarms the

alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System

0 29.

If equipped with remote mirror folding,

If the passenger door is open when Q is

double pressing and holding K for

one second will unfold the mirrors,

if enabled. To view available settings from

the infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing Q arms the alarm system. See

Vehicle Alarm System 0 29.

S : Press and release Q, then immediately

If equipped with remote mirror folding,

press and hold S until the turn signal

lamps flash or for at least four seconds. The

engine may be started from outside the

vehicle using the remote key. See Remote

Vehicle Start 0 18.

double pressing and holding Q for

one second will fold the mirrors, if enabled.

To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

Double press and hold K until 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.

Q : Press to lock all doors and the tailgate,

K : Press once to unlock only the driver

x : Press twice quickly to release the

if equipped.

door. If K is 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.

tailgate, if equipped.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash and/

or the horn may sound on the second press

to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled,

the horn chirps when Q is pressed again

within three seconds. To view available

7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle

locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the

horn sounds three times.

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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

Driver Door

Press and hold 7 for 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 ignition is turned on or

7 is pressed again. The ignition must be off

for the panic alarm to work.

When the doors are locked and the remote

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, all passenger

doors and the tailgate will unlock.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the

Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the remote

key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,

pressing the lock/unlock button on a

passenger door handle, if equipped, will

unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock

button will cause all doors to lock if any of

the following occur:

Keyless Access Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for doors

and the tailgate to be accessed without

pressing the remote key button. The remote

key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate

or door being opened. If the vehicle has this

feature, there will be a button on the

outside door handles.

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The lock/unlock button was used to

unlock all doors.

.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all

doors are now closed.

Keyless Access can be programmed to

unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock

press from the driver door. Keyless

Unlocking can also be turned off. To view

available settings from the infotainment

screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote

Lock, Unlock, Start.

Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior

Door Handles and Tailgate

If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior

door handles and tailgate can be disabled

and enabled.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar

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.

If equipped with memory seats, remote keys

1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of

memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 47.

Disabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold Q and

.

K on the remote key at the same time for

approximately three seconds. The turn signal

lamps will flash four times quickly to

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indicate access is disabled. Using any

exterior handle to unlock the doors or open

the tailgate 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.

To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

vehicle is driven. To view available settings

from the infotainment screen, touch Settings

> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

Temporary Disable of Passive Locking

Key Access

Temporarily disable passive locking by

To access a vehicle with a dead remote key

battery, see Door Locks 0 19.

pressing and holding K on 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 Q on the interior door is

pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

Enabling Keyless Unlocking:

Programming Remote Keys to the

Vehicle

With the vehicle off, press and hold Q and

K on the remote key at the same time for

approximately three seconds. The turn signal

lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate

access is enabled.

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

matched to it.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

Passive Locking

When the vehicle is turned off and an

remote 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.

This feature will lock the vehicle several

seconds after all doors are closed, if the

vehicle is off and at least one remote key

has been removed from the interior, or none

remain in the interior.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote

Key Battery

Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert

If other electronic devices interfere with the

remote key signal, the vehicle may not

detect the remote key inside the vehicle.

If passive locking is enabled, the doors may

lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.

Do not leave the remote key in an

unattended 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.

If the vehicle is on with a door open and

then all doors are closed, the vehicle will

check for remote keys inside. If an remote

key is not detected, the Driver Information

Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE

DETECTED and the horn will chirp three

times. This occurs only once each time the

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To start the vehicle:

1. Place the remote key in the remote key

pocket/insert.

Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch

any of the circuitry on the remote key.

Static from your body could damage the

remote key.

2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral)

press the brake pedal and ENGINE

START/STOP.

Replace the remote key battery as soon

as possible.

Caution

Battery Replacement

Always replace the battery with the

correct type. Replacing the battery with

an incorrect type could potentially create

a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of

used batteries according to instructions

and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,

crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid

exposing the battery to environments

with extremely low air pressures or high

temperatures.

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Never allow children to play with the

remote key. The remote key contains a

small 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.

Remote Key Pocket without Bucket Seats

(Lower Compartment)

Warning

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Caution

To avoid personal injury, do not touch

metal surfaces on the remote key when

it has been exposed to extreme heat.

These surfaces can be hot to the touch at

temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).

If the remote key is not reassembled

properly, liquids could enter the housing

and damage the circuitry, resulting in a

remote key malfunction and/or failure. To

prevent damage, always follow the steps

for remote key reassembly in this manual

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Remote Key Pocket with Bucket Seats

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Caution (Continued)

to ensure the remote key is sealed

properly whenever the remote key is

opened.

Replace the battery in the remote key soon

if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN

REMOTE KEY.

To replace the battery:

1. Press the button on the side of the

remote key near the bottom and pull the

mechanical key out. Never pull the

mechanical key out without pressing the

button.

2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slot

to remove the battery cover by hand.

3. Remove the battery cover.

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4. Pull the seal by pulling on the tab to

access the battery.

Laws in some communities may restrict the

use of remote starters. Check local

regulations for any requirements on remote

starting of vehicles.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

Press S twice on the remote key. The turn

signal lamps will flash. The lamps flash to

confirm the request to remote start the

vehicle has been received. During the

remote start the parking lamps will remain

on as long as the engine is running.

5. Remove the old battery. Do not use a

metal object.

Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low

on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.

6. Insert the new battery, positive side

facing up. Replace with a CR2450 or

equivalent battery.

The vehicle cannot be remote started if:

7. Place the seal back into the groove

around the battery compartment.

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The remote key is inside the vehicle or if

the key is in the ignition.

The hood is not closed.

There is an emission control system

malfunction and the lamp is on.

The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or

after the remainder of the 30 minute total

running time is used, unless you stop the

remote start before engine running has

completed or the vehicle is turned on.

8. Replace the battery cover by snapping it

back into the remote key.

.

9. Reinsert the mechanical key.

Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition

on to drive the vehicle.

.

The ignition is in any mode other

than off.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped with the remote start feature,

the climate control system will come on

when the vehicle is started remotely,

depending on the outside temperature.

.

The hazard warning flashers are on.

The 30 minutes of engine run time have

been used.

Total Engine Run Time

Remote start can be used for up to

30 minutes of total engine run time.

.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

After two remote starts of 15 minutes,

or multiple shorter time starts totaling

30 minutes have been used, the vehicle

must be started and then turned off before

the remote start can be used again.

The rear defog and heated and ventilated

seats, if equipped, may also come on. See

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 49. To

view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

The engine will turn off during a remote

vehicle start if:

.

The coolant temperature gets too high.

The oil pressure gets low.

.

Canceling a Remote Start

The remote key range may be reduced

while the vehicle is running.

If equipped, the automatic heated steering

wheel may also come on. See Heated

Steering Wheel 0 100.

To cancel a remote start, do one of the

following:

Other conditions can affect the performance

of the remote key. See Remote Key 0 12.

.

Press S. The parking lamps will turn off.

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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then off.

There are several ways to lock and unlock

the vehicle.

If equipped, the remote key must be within

1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being

opened or locked. Press the button on the

door handle to open. See “Keyless Access

Operation” in Remote Key Operation 0 12.

From outside:

Door Locks

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Use the remote key.

Use Keyless Access, if equipped.

Use the key in the driver door or the

passenger door, if equipped.

Warning

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Free-Turning Locks

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

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 cylinder

from being forced open. To reset the lock

cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully

inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the

key until you feel the lock cylinder click

back into place. Remove the key and

reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the

vehicle.

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Passengers, especially children, can

From inside, pull the door handle once to

unlock the door. Pull the handle again to

open the door.

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.

See Vehicle Alarm System 0 29.

Keyless Access

.

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.

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The doors will lock automatically

five seconds after all doors are closed. If a

door is reopened before that time, the

five-second timer will reset when all doors

are closed again.

Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.

Automatic door unlocking can be

programmed. To view available settings

from the infotainment screen, touch Settings

> Vehicle > Power Door Locks.

Power Door Locks

Press Q on the door lock switch again or

press Q on the remote key to lock the

doors immediately.

Lockout Protection

If the ignition is on or in accessory mode

and the power door lock switch is pressed

with the driver door open, all the doors will

lock and only the driver door will unlock.

This feature can be programmed. To view

available settings from the infotainment

screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Power

Door Locks.

If the vehicle is off and locking is requested

while a door is open, when all doors are

closed the vehicle will check to the Keyless

Access function (if equipped). If an remote

key is detected and the number of remote

keys inside has not reduced, the driver door

will unlock and the horn will chirp three

times.

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically when all

doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the

vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of the doors

until five seconds after all doors are closed.

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).

Lockout Protection can be manually

overridden with the driver door open by

pressing and holding Q on the power door

lock switch.

When Q is pressed on the power door lock

switch while the door is open, a chime will

sound three times indicating delayed locking

is active.

To unlock the doors:

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent

passengers from opening the rear doors

from inside the vehicle.

.

Press K on the power door lock switch.

Shift the transmission into P (Park).

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When the safety lock is enabled, adults and

older children will not be able to open the

rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety

locks to enable the doors to open from the

inside.

Use the key to unlock the tailgate.

Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle

while pulling the tailgate down.

To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward

until it latches.

To cancel the safety lock:

After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be

sure it is latched securely.

1. Unlock the door and open it from the

outside.

Some tailgates have an electric latch. If the

battery is disconnected or has low voltage,

the tailgate will not open. The tailgate will

resume operation when the battery is

reconnected or recharged.

2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the

same for the other door.

Doors

The safety lock is on the inside edge of the

rear doors. To use the safety lock:

Tailgate

Power Release Tailgate

1. Move the lever down to the lock

position.

Manual Tailgate

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2. Close the door.

Make sure there is no one in the way of

the power tailgate as it is opening and

closing, and keep hands away from the

tailgate hinges when in use. You or

others could be injured if caught in the

path of the power tailgate or tailgate

hinges.

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3. Do the same for the other rear door.

It is extremely dangerous to ride on the

tailgate, even when the vehicle is

To open a rear door when the safety lock

is on:

operated at low speeds. People riding on

the tailgate can easily lose their balance

and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.

Falling from a moving vehicle may result

in serious injuries or death. Do not allow

people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure

everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

1. Unlock the door by activating the inside

handle, by pressing the power door

unlock switch, or by using the

remote key.

2. Open the door from the outside.

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