Cadillac Ct5 2020 Owner's Manual
CT5
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 90
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 308
Technical Data . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 337
OnStar ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
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Introduction
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, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC
Emblem, and CT5, are trademarks
and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors
of Canada Company” for Cadillac
Motor Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84110455 A First Printing
model variants, country specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
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.
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2019 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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
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.
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
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : For ward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+ : Fuses
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
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I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Stop/Start
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 147.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 137.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 133.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 133.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped).
See Manual Mode 0 179.
4. Instrument Cluster 0 100.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 136.
7. Home Button and Infotainment
Controls. See Infotainment 0 141.
8. Infotainment 0 141.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 142.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 46 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 223 (If
Equipped).
Automatic Park Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 205.
Park Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 205.
Surround Vision Recorder 0 224 (If
Equipped).
11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 136.
12. Infotainment Controls. See
Infotainment 0 141.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 174.
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 184.
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
0 183.
Stop/Start Disable Switch. See
Starting the Engine 0 166.
MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0 186.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 93.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 116.
16. Horn 0 94.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 93.
18. Cruise Control 0 193 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 195 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 214 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 93 (If
Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood 0 241.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 107.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 137.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 118 (If
Equipped).
23. Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Switch. See Electric Parking Brake
0 181.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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 . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security .......... . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . ... . . . . 27
Immobilizer ..... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 28
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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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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The key inside the remote key is used
for the driver door and glove box.
To remove the mechanical key, 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.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new mechanical
key is needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked out
of the vehicle. See Roadside Service
0 330.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may
remotely unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview 0 341.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 336.
If there is a decrease in the remote
key operating range:
.
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 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.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 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.
The remote key functions for Lock,
Unlock, Remote Start and Panic may
work up to 60 m (197 ft). The remote
key functions for trunk may work up
to 30 m (98 ft).
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Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 8.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, pressing
may fold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 0 30.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door, if equipped. Press
again within five seconds to unlock all
doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123. When remotely
unlocking the vehicle at night, the
headlamps and back-up lamps may
come on for about 30 seconds to light
your approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking.
Q : Press to lock all doors and the
fuel door, if equipped. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn
may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123.
Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 25.
Q may also arm the alarm
If equipped with remote window
operation, press and hold
remote key for about three seconds to
open all windows or
windows. The vehicle must be off and
the remote window operation must be
enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 123.
Q on the remote key
K on the
Q to close all
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Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 25.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, pressing
may unfold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 0 30.
K will disarm the alarm
K on the remote key
S : Press S twice to start the
engine from outside the vehicle using
the remote key. See Remote Vehicle
Start 0 15.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
than three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
vehicle is started.
7 is pressed again or the
7 for more
X : Press twice to release the trunk.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system lets you
lock and unlock the doors and access
the trunk without removing the
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remote key from your pocket, purse,
briefcase, etc. The remote key must be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk or door
being opened. If equipped, there will
be a sensor on the outside door
handles.
The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first door handle press from the
driver door button. Keyless unlocking
can be turned off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123.
If equipped with memory seats,
remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 0 44.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
Driver Door Lock Button Shown,
Passenger Similar
When the doors are locked and the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, touching the driver door
handle inside sensor will unlock the
driver door. Touching the driver door
outside handle sensor will lock the
doors.
Driver Door Lock Sensor Shown,
Passenger Similar
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, touching the driver door
handle sensor may fold and unfold the
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 30.
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, touching the inside door
handle sensor of the passenger door
will unlock all doors. Touching the
sensor on the outside of the door
handle will lock the doors.
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Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of
Exterior Door Handles and Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and trunk can
be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
and K on the remote key at the same
time for approximately four seconds.
The turn signal lamps will flash four
times quickly to indicate access is
disabled. Using any exterior handle to
unlock the doors or open the trunk
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.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking may also
be configured under Vehicle
Personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
and K on the remote key at the same
time for approximately four seconds.
The turn signal lamps will flash twice
quickly to indicate access is enabled.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking may also
Q
be configured under Vehicle
Personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123.
Passive (Walkaway) 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 has been
removed or none remain in the
vehicle.
If equipped, the fuel door will
also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the remote key signal, the vehicle
may not detect the remote key inside
the vehicle. If passive (walkaway)
locking is enabled, the doors may lock
with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
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To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
Q
vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization
0 123.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, passive (walkaway) locking
may fold and unfold the mirrors. See
Folding Mirrors 0 30.
Temporary Disable of Passive
(Walkaway) Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until three
chimes are heard. Passive (walkaway)
locking will then remain disabled until
K on the
Q on the interior door is pressed,
or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Key Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a
remote key is left in the vehicle, the
horn will chirp three times after all
doors are closed. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization 0 123.
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Remote Key No Longer In Vehicle
Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for a remote key
inside. If a remote 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. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear of the
trunk above the license plate if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).
Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
remote key battery, see Door Locks
0 16.
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 matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Remote Keys
A new key can be programmed to the
vehicle when there are two
recognized keys.
To program, the vehicle must be in
RUN and all remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote
keys on the passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to
"Remote Key Learn" menu and
select.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.
3. Place the new remote key into
the backup pocket location.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the remote key is learned,
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
remote key.
5. Remove the remote key from the
backup location and press
K or
Q on the remote key.
To program additional remote
keys, repeat Steps 3–5.
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When all additional remote keys
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote
keys are not available, see your dealer
to program new remote keys.
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 a
while, the DIC may display KEY IN
SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY, THEN
START. Move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted or there is signal
interference, 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, follow the steps shown
below:
1. Place the new remote key in the
backup location.
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.
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Battery Replacement
Warning
{
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.
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.
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Caution
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 batter y, and
avoid exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high temperatures.
Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY.
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. Turn the remote key over.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
5. Insert the new battery on the
back housing, positive side facing
down. Replace with a CR2450 or
equivalent battery.
6. Align the front and back housing,
then snap the remote key
together.
7. Reinsert the key.
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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.
S : This button on the remote key is
for remote start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear window defogger may
come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated
front seats may also come on when
the vehicle personalization setting is
enabled. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 0 46.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 0 93.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter
while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 8.
You are allowed multiple starts
totaling 30 minutes of engine run
time. The maximum run time of a
single start is 15 minutes, and it will
shut off automatically. You could do
three 10 minute starts, if you
manually shut off after 10 minutes.
The last 10 minute start would shut
off automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. 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 doors will
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be locked and the parking lamps
will remain on as long as the
engine is running.
2. 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.
3. Press the brake pedal and turn
the ignition on to drive the
vehicle.
Additional Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts
totaling 30 minutes have been used,
the vehicle must be started normally
before the remote start can be used
again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
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.
Press
S. The parking lamps will
turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
.
The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
.
A remote key is in the vehicle.
.
The hood is 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.
.
The 30 minutes of engine run time
have been used.
.
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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.
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Warning (Continued)
.
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.
Always take your remote key with you
when exiting the vehicle to prevent
being locked out. To lock or unlock
the doors from outside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the remote key.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 8.
.
Use the mechanical key in the
driver door. The key lock cylinder
is covered with a cap.
See “Driver Door Key Lock
Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead
Battery)” later in this section.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
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Pull the front door handle once to
open the door. Pull the rear door
handle once to open the door.
Keyless Access
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Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder and unlatch the door:
2. Remove the cover.
The remote key must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the trunk or door being
opened or locked. To unlock and
unlatch any door, press the release
button on the inside grip area of the
outside door handle. Touch the sensor
on the front outside door handle to
lock. See “Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 8.
1. Insert the mechanical key into
the slot at the bottom of the
handle and push upward all the
way until the cover frees. Do not
pry or pull on the key.
3. Insert the mechanical key in the
cylinder.
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4. Turn the mechanical key
clockwise until it stops.
5. Slowly turn the mechanical key
counterclockwise while pulling
the handle to unlatch the door.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if the door
does not fully open.
To replace the cap:
1. Align the top edge of the cover
to the handle.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong mechanical key
is used, or the correct mechanical 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 mechanical key fully
inserted. Remove the mechanical key
and insert it again. If this does not
reset the lock, turn the mechanical
key halfway around in the cylinder
and repeat the reset procedure.
Power Door Locks
2. Turn downward to snap cover
into position.
3. Check to ensure cap is fully
seated.
Q : Press to lock the doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when locked.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
The fuel door is also locked or
unlocked using these features.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual locking
of the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
When
Q is 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
Q on the door lock switch again,
or press
feature and lock the doors
immediately.
Q on the key, to override this
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Delayed locking can be programmed
through the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Vehicle Personalization
0 123.
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).
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
K on the power door lock
switch.
.
Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 123.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY 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.
If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open, when
all doors are closed the vehicle will
check for keys inside. If any remote
key programmed to the vehicle is
detected and the number of keys
inside has not reduced, the driver door
will unlock and the horn will chirp
three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holding
power door lock switch.
Q on the
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Safety Locks
Manual Safety Locks
The safety lock is on the inside edge
of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:
1. Move the lever forward to the
lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
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1. Unlock the door by activating the
inside handle, by pressing the
power door lock switch, or by
using the remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.
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.
To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it
from the outside.
2. Move the lever rearward to
unlock. Repeat for the
other door.
Doors
Trunk
Warning
{
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
if it is driven with the liftgate or
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.
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
brings in only outside air and
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set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See “Climate
Control Systems” in the Index.
.
If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0 173.
Manual Trunk
To release the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or in P (Park).
.
Press
| on the driver door.
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Press
X twice quickly on the
remote key.
.
Press the touch pad on the rear of
the trunk above the license plate
when all doors are unlocked.
The trunk can be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the touch
pad above the license plate while the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8.
Close the trunk by pulling on the
handle. Do not use the handle as a
tie-down. Do not press the touch pad
while closing the trunk; this will cause
the trunk lid to be unlatched.
The trunk has an electric latch. If the
vehicle has lost power or the battery
is disconnected, the trunk will not
open. If this happens, use the
emergency trunk release handle.
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Hands-Free Trunk
If equipped, the trunk may be opened
with a kicking motion under the rear
bumper at the location of the
projected logo. The remote key must
be within 1 m (3 ft).
The hands-free feature can be
customized. See Vehicle Personalization
0 123. Choose from the following:
On-Open Only : The kicking motion is
activated to open the trunk.
Off : The feature is disabled.
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To operate, kick your foot straight up
in one swift motion under the center
of the rear bumper at the location of
the projected logo, then pull it back.
.
Do not sweep your foot side
to side.
.
Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; it will not activate.
.
This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If it does not respond to the kick,
open the trunk by another method
or start the vehicle and the feature
will be re-enabled.
Projected Logo
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle
logo will be projected for one minute
onto the ground near the rear bumper
when a remote key is detected within
approximately 2 m (6 ft). The
projected logo may not be visible
under brighter daytime conditions.
1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free
Operation Detection Zone
2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo
Detection Zone
The projected logo shows where the
kicking motion is to take place.
The projected logo will only be
available for this remote key after it
has been out of range for at least
20 seconds.
If a remote key is again detected
within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the
trunk, or another hands-free operation
has been detected, the one-minute
timer will be reset.
The projected logo will not work
under these conditions:
.
The vehicle battery is low.
.
The transmission is not in
P (Park).
.
Hands Free Trunk Control is set to
Off in vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 123.
.
The vehicle remains parked for
10 days or more, with no remote
key use or Keyless Access
operation. To re-enable, press any
button on the remote key or open
and close a vehicle door.
The projected logo will not work for a
single remote key when a remote key:
.
Has been left within
approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the
trunk for several minutes.
.
Has been left inside the vehicle
and all vehicle doors are closed.
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Has approached the area outside
of the trunk five times within
10 minutes.
Lens Cleaning
Clean the recessed lens with a
cotton swab.
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Hands-Free Trunk and Projected Logo Availability
Action Hands-Free Trunk Projected Logo
Remote key entering projected logo
detection zone
Remote key left inside projected logo
detection zone for minimum of
10 minutes
Remote key brought in and out of
projected logo detection zone five times
or more within 10 minutes
Vehicle remains parked for 10 days
or more
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Hands-free trunk is disabled in vehicle
personalization
Operative On for one minute
Operative Off until remote key button press or a
door is opened and closed
Operative Off for one hour or until remote key
button press or a door is opened and
closed
Operative Off until remote key button press or a
door is opened and closed
Non-operative Off
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Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
exposure to light. Pull the release
handle to open the trunk from the
inside.
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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage the
handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency
trunk release handle on the trunk lid.
This handle will glow following
After pulling the emergency trunk
release handle, push the handle back
into the bezel.
The indicator light, on the instrument
panel near the windshield, indicates
the status of the system.
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during
the delay to arm the system.
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Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
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, press
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm
system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm
system is operating. Pressing
on 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.
Q
Q
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 the door is
not unlocked by pressing
remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the trunk, 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 the next unauthorized event.
K on the
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated:
.
.
.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
K on the remote key.
Press
Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
Start the vehicle.
.
Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and all doors are closed.
.
Always unlock a door with the
remote key or use the Keyless
Access system.
Unlatching the driver door with the
mechanical key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
If K is pressed on the remote key and
the horn chirps and the lights flash
three times, a previous alarm occurred
while the system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Power Sounder, Inclination
Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have a power
sounder, inclination sensor, and
intrusion sensor.
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The power sounder provides an
audible alarm which is distinct from
the vehicle’s horn. It has its own
power source, and can sound an alarm
if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set off the
alarm if it senses movement of the
vehicle, such as when a tire is
removed. Make sure the vehicle's
alarm is not armed prior to any
jacking.
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 all doors and windows
are completely closed.
.
Secure any loose items such as
sun glasses.
.
Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the sensors
in the front overhead console.
.
Close DVD screens before leaving
the vehicle.
Inclination and Intrusion Sensor
Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensor be deactivated
if pets are left in the vehicle or the
vehicle is being transported. With the
vehicle turned off, press
front overhead console. The indicator
light will come on momentarily,
o in the
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indicating that these sensors have
been disabled for the next alarm
system arming cycle.
Steering Column Lock
If equipped, the steering column lock
is a theft-deterrent device. This
feature locks the steering column
when the vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened, or when the
driver door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The steering
column unlocks when the vehicle is
turned on.
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
may display one of these messages:
.
A message to service the steering
column lock indicates that an
issue has been detected with the
column lock feature and the
vehicle should be serviced.
.
A message that the steering
column is locked indicates that
the engine is running, but the
steering column is still locked. It is
normal for the column to be
locked during a remote start, but
the column should unlock after
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the brake pedal is pressed and the
vehicle is started. No message will
display during a remote start.
.
A message that the steering wheel
must be turned and the vehicle
must be started again indicates
that the column lock mechanism
is bound, the column locking
device was unable to unlock the
steering column, and the vehicle
did not start. If this happens,
immediately turn the steering
wheel from side to side to unbind
the column lock. If this does not
unlock the steering column, turn
the vehicle off and open the driver
door to reset the system. Then
turn the vehicle on and
immediately turn the steering
wheel side to side for about
15 seconds. In some cases, it may
take significant force to unbind
the column.
To keep the steering column from
binding, straighten the front wheels
before turning off the vehicle.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 336.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is turned
on or to ACC/ACCESSORY and a valid
remote key is present in the vehicle.
The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a problem
with arming or disarming the
theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more remote
keys matched to an immobilizer
control unit in the vehicle. Only a
correctly matched remote key will
start the vehicle. If the remote key is
ever damaged, you may not be able to
start your vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light may come on briefly
when the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the vehicle will not change ignition
modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off), and
the remote key appears to be
undamaged, try another remote key.
Or, you may try placing the remote
key in the backup location. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 8.
If the ignition modes will not change
with the other remote key or in the
backup location, the vehicle needs
service. If the ignition does change
modes, the first remote key may be
faulty. See your dealer.
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It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
remote keys. Up to eight remote keys
can be programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional remote keys, see
“Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 8.
Do not leave the remote key or device
that disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
Warning
{
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on the right.
Check the inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from the
driver seat.
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Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press
2. Press the arrows on the control
3. Adjust each outside mirror so
4. Press
j or | to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
The indicator light will
illuminate.
pad to move the mirror in the
desired direction.
that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen.
j or | again to deselect
the mirror.
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