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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 95
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 102
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 335
Technical Data . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 363
OnStar ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
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2 INTRODUCTION
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 XT5 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,
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.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84290261 A First Printing
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2019 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
* : Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
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.”
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : 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
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~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
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 0 158.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 143.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 147.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 143.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual
Mode 0 191.
4. Instrument Cluster 0 111.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 127.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 104.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 106.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 176.
7. Park Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 211.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0 211.
Stop/Start System 0 179 Disable
Button.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 145.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 146.
10. Infotainment 0 150.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 51 (If Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0 198.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 196.
All-Wheel Drive 0 192 (If
Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 151.
14. Wireless Charging 0 108 (If
Equipped).
15. Infotainment 0 150.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 186.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 103.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 127.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0 103.
19. Horn 0 103.
20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 220 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 231 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 103 (If
Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0 199.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 201 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0 103.
22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 103
(Out of View).
23. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 130 (If
Equipped).
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24. Hood Release. See Hood 0 253.
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 118.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 147.
26. Electric Parking Brake 0 194.
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2 NOTES
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 17
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security .......... . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . ... . . . . 32
Immobilizer ..... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 33
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . .. . . . 36
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear Camera Mirror .... . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 9
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
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Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter 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 RKE transmitter
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 an RKE
transmitter.
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To remove the key, press the button
on the side of the transmitter, near
the bottom, and pull the key out.
Never pull the 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
a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked out
The key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used
for all locks.
of the vehicle. See Roadside Service
0 357.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may
remotely unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview 0 367.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 363.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later in
this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your dealer
or a qualified technician for
service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for
vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 10.
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Q : Press to lock all doors and if
equipped, the fuel door. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or the
horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 134.
If the driver door is open when
pressed and Open Door Anti-Lockout
is enabled, all doors will lock and then
the driver door will immediately
unlock. See Vehicle Personalization
0 134. If the passenger door is open
when
Q is pressed, all doors lock.
Q is
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 31.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, press and hold
one second to fold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Folding Mirrors 0 35.
Q may also arm the
Q for
K : Press to unlock the driver door
and if equipped, the fuel door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to
unlock all doors. The RKE transmitter
can be programmed to unlock all
doors on the first button press. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 134. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization
0 134. When remotely unlocking the
vehicle at night, the lights come on
briefly to light your approach to the
vehicle.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 31.
K will disarm the
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If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, press and hold
one second to unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Folding Mirrors 0 35.
If equipped with remote windows,
press and hold
fully open, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 134.
K until the windows
K for
/ : Press and release Q and then
immediately press and hold
least four seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start 0 17.
/ for at
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
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
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b : Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate.
Press once to stop the liftgate from
moving.
Keyless Access Operation
With the Keyless Access system, you
can lock and unlock the doors and
access the liftgate without removing
the RKE transmitter from your pocket,
purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE
transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the liftgate or door being opened.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/
unlock press from the driver door. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 0 48.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the driver 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 will unlock.
Driver Shown, Passenger 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.
.
Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has opened and
all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on that 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 opened and
all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
This vehicle will lock several seconds
after all doors are closed if the vehicle
is off and at least one RKE transmitter
has been removed or none remain in
the interior.
If equipped, the fuel door will lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors
may lock with the RKE transmitter
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inside the vehicle. Do not leave the
RKE transmitter in an unattended
vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization
0 134.
Temporary Disable of Passive
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 locking will
then remain disabled until
interior door is pressed, or until the
vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle,
the horn will chirp three times after
all doors are closed. To turn on or off,
see Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
K on the
Q on the
Remote 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 RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter 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
vehicle is driven.
To turn on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 134.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 18.
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Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to
the vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed so
that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have up
to eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed
to the vehicle when there are two
recognized transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized
transmitters in the cupholder.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap
on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 0 18. Inser t the
vehicle key of the transmitter
into the key lock cylinder on the
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driver door and turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
3. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area
between the driver and front
passenger seats. The storage area
will need to be opened and the
storage tray lifted up to access
the transmitter pocket.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is learned
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
6. Return the key back into the
transmitter.
7. Replace the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 18.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes to
K or Q button.
complete. The vehicle must be off and
all of the transmitters you wish to
program must be with you.
1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap
on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 0 18. Inser t the
vehicle key of the transmitter
into the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle and turn the
key counterclockwise, to the
unlock position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN and
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC display will again show
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional
times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
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vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next
steps.
The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console storage area
between the driver and front
passenger seats. The storage area
will need to be opened and the
storage tray lifted up to access
the transmitter pocket.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is learned
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the
transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder
cap. See Door Locks 0 18.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
When the vehicle is started, if the
transmitter battery is weak, the DIC
may display NO REMOTE DETECTED
or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
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POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE. The DIC may also display
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage
area and the storage tray.
K or Q button.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
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Battery Replacement
Warning
{
Never allow children to play with
the RKE transmitter. The
transmitter 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
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.
Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
1. Press the button on the side of
the transmitter near the bottom
and pull the key out. Never pull
the key out without pressing the
button.
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
transmitter. Static from your body
could damage the transmitter.
2. Separate the two halves of the
transmitter using a flat tool
inserted into the bottom center
of the transmitter. Do not use
the key slot.
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/ : This button is on the RKE
transmitter 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
window defogger indicator light does
not come on during remote start.
If the vehicle has auto heated or
ventilated seats they may come on
3. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the
back housing, positive side facing
down. Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Align the front and back housing
then snap the transmitter
together.
6. Reinsert the key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside of the vehicle.
during a remote start. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 51.
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.
Do not use the remote start feature if
the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle
could run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 10.
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Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps f lashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
15 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the ignition
is turned on.
3. With the RKE transmitter in the
vehicle, press the brake pedal
and start the vehicle to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 15 minutes,
if during the first 15 minutes
Q on the RKE
/
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Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 15-minute period is added
on to the first 15 minutes for a total
of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are
allowed between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and
then off before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
/ until the
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
.
The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
.
The ignition is on.
.
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.
.
Two remote vehicle starts or a
start with an extension have
already 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.
To lock/unlock the doors from outside
the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 10.
.
Use the key in the key lock
cylinder in the driver door. The
key lock cylinder is covered with
a cap.
To lock/unlock the doors from inside
the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch. See Power Door Locks
0 21.
.
Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and again to open
the door.
.
On the rear doors, push down on
the door lock knob to lock the
door manually.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the RKE transmitter must
be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or
door being opened.
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To lock or unlock the vehicle from the
driver door:
.
Press the button on the driver
door handle once to unlock the
driver door only.
.
Press the button again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
.
Press the button a third time to
lock all doors.
When leaving the vehicle, press the
button on any door handle to lock all
doors.
To lock or unlock the vehicle from any
passenger door:
.
Press the button on the passenger
door handle. This will lock or
unlock all doors.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 10.
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Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
open position and hold it open
until the cap removal is
complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on
the bottom of the cap (2) and lift
the key upward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and
remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.
To replace the cap:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
open position and hold it open
until the cap installation is
complete.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the
back of the cap between the
seal (5) and the metal base (4).
3. Slide the cap forward and press
the forward edge to install the
cap in place.
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4. Release the door handle.
5. Check that the cap is secure.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is used,
or the correct key is not fully inserted.
The free-turning door lock feature
prevents the lock from being forced
open. To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and
insert it again. If this does not reset
the lock, turn the key halfway around
in the cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.
Power Door Locks
Q : Press to lock the doors.
If equipped, the fuel door is also
locked or unlocked using these
features.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the
doors until five seconds after all doors
are closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned on
when Open Door Anti Lockout has
been turned off.
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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.
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.
Q on the door lock switch again
Press
or press
lock the doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
Q on the RKE transmitter to
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).
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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 0 134.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition 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 RKE transmitters inside.
If an RKE transmitter is detected and
the number of RKE transmitters 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.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open Door Anti Lockout is turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver
door is open, and locking is requested,
all the doors will lock and the driver
door will remain unlocked. The Open
Door Anti Lockout feature can be
turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 134.
Q on the
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is on the
inside edge of the rear doors. To use
the safety lock:
1. Move the lever down to the lock
position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other
rear door.
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To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the
inside handle, by pressing the
power door lock switch, or by
using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
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 up to unlock. Do
the same for the other door.
Doors
Liftgate
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.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
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 0 185.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.
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Power Liftgate Operation
Warning
{
You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and
unsecured liftgate may result in
damage to the power liftgate
components.
The power liftgate switch is on the
driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX : Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that
can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use
to prevent the liftgate from opening
into overhead obstructions such as a
garage door or roof-mounted cargo.
The liftgate can be manually opened
all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate,
select MAX or 3/4 mode.
.
.
.
b twice quickly on the RKE
Press
transmitter until the liftgate
moves.
Press
8 on the driver door. The
driver door must either be
unlocked or locked without the
security armed.
Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate handle
after unlocking all doors. A locked
vehicle can be opened if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the touch pad.
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Press
l on the bottom of the
liftgate next to the pull cup to
close.
Press any liftgate button, the touch
pad, or
b on the RKE transmitter
while the liftgate is moving to stop it.
Pressing any liftgate button
or pressing
RKE transmitter again restarts the
operation in the reverse direction.
Pressing the touch pad on the liftgate
handle will restart the motion, but
only in the opening direction.
b twice quickly on the
Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate to
open or close during a power cycle
can damage the vehicle. Allow the
power cycle to complete.
The power liftgate may be temporarily
disabled under extreme low
temperatures, or after repeated power
cycling over a short period of time.
If this occurs, the liftgate can still be
operated manually.
If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)
while the power function is in
progress, the liftgate will continue to
completion. If the vehicle is
accelerated before the liftgate has
completed moving, the liftgate may
stop or reverse direction. Check for
Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages and make sure the liftgate is
closed and latched before driving.
Falling Liftgate Detection
If the power liftgate automatically
closes after a power opening cycle, it
indicates that the system is reacting
to excess weight on the liftgate or a
possible support strut failure.
A repetitive chime will sound while
the falling liftgate detection feature is
operating. Remove any excess weight.
If the liftgate continues to
automatically close after opening, see
your dealer for service before using
the power liftgate.
Interfering with the power liftgate
motion or manually closing the
liftgate too quickly after power
opening may resemble a support strut
failure. This could also activate the
falling liftgate detection feature. Allow
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the liftgate to complete its operation
and wait a few seconds before
manually closing the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
during a power open or close cycle,
the liftgate will automatically reverse
direction and move a short distance
away from the obstacle. After
removing the obstruction, the power
liftgate operation can be used again.
If the liftgate encounters multiple
obstacles on the same power cycle,
the power function will deactivate.
After removing the obstructions,
manually close the liftgate. This will
allow normal power operation
functions to resume.
If the vehicle is locked while the
liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is
encountered that prevents the liftgate
from completely closing, the horn will
sound as an alert that the liftgate did
not close.
Pinch sensors are on the side edges of
the liftgate. If an object is caught
between the liftgate and the vehicle
and presses against a sensor, the
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liftgate will reverse direction and open
fully. The liftgate will remain open
until it is activated again or closed
manually.
Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the liftgate
stops at when opening:
1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and
power open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at
the desired height by pressing
any liftgate button. Manually
adjust the liftgate position if
needed.
3. Press and hold
pull cup on the outside of the
liftgate until the turn signals
flash and a beep sounds. This
indicates the setting has been
recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set below a
minimum programmable height.
If there is no light flash or sound,
then the height adjustment may be
too low.
l next to the
Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually operate the
liftgate.
Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate too
quickly and with excessive force
may result in damage to the
vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually with a
smooth motion and moderate speed.
The system includes a feature which
limits the manual closing speed to
protect the components.
To unlock the liftgate, press
power door lock switch or press
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter twice within five seconds.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 10.
K on the
K on
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad under the liftgate handle and
lift up.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
may cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the
liftgate can be opened when locked if
the RKE transmitter is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the touch pad. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 10.
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The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not open.
The liftgate will resume operation
when the battery is reconnected and
charged.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be
operated with a kicking motion under
the left side of the rear bumper.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one of
the liftgate switches.
The hands-free feature can be
customized. See Vehicle Personalization
0 134. Choose from the following:
On-Open and Close : The kicking
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate.
On-Open Only : The kicking motion is
activated to only open the liftgate.
Off : The feature is disabled.
Kick Zone
To operate, move your foot in a
forward kicking motion under the left
side of the rear bumper, at the
location of the projected logo, then
pull it back. Then step back. The kick
must come within 14 cm (6 in) of the
rear bumper to activate.
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Caution
Splashing water may cause the
liftgate to open. Keep the RKE
transmitter away from the rear
bumper detection area or turn the
liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning
or working near the rear bumper to
avoid accidental opening.
.
Do not sweep your foot side
to side.
.
Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not
activate.
.
Do not touch the liftgate until it
has stopped moving.
.
This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If the liftgate does not respond to
the kick, open or close the liftgate
by another method or start the
vehicle. The feature will be
re-enabled.
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When closing the liftgate using this
feature, there will be a short delay.
The taillamps will f lash and a chime
will sound. Step away from the liftgate
before it starts moving.
Projected Logo
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle
logo will be projected for one minute
onto the ground near the rear bumper
when an RKE transmitter is detected
within approximately 2 m (6 ft). The
projected logo may not be visible
under brighter daytime conditions.
The projected logo shows where the
kicking motion is to take place.
The projected logo will only be
available for this RKE transmitter after
it has been out of range for at least
20 seconds.
If an RKE transmitter is again
detected within approximately 2 m
(6 ft) of the liftgate, or another
hands-free operation has been
detected, the one-minute timer will be
reset.
The projected logo will not work
under these conditions:
.
.
.
2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo
Detection Zone
The vehicle battery is low.
The transmission is not in
P (Park).
Hands Free Liftgate Control is set
to Off in vehicle personalization.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 134.
.
The power liftgate is turned off.
.
The vehicle remains parked for
72 hours or more, with no RKE
transmitter use or Keyless Access
operation. To re-enable, press any
button on the RKE transmitter or
open and close a vehicle door.
The projected logo will not work for a
single RKE transmitter when a
transmitter:
.
Has been left within
approximately 5 m (15 ft) of the
liftgate for several minutes.
.
Has been left inside the vehicle
and all vehicle doors are closed.
.
Has approached the area outside
of the liftgate five times within
10 minutes.
1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free
Operation Detection Zone
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Lens Cleaning
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the
recessed lens.
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