GMC Yukon 2020, Yukon XL 2020 Owner's Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 9

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 114

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 174

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 183

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 377

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 396

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 406

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 418

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421

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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, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, YUKON, and DENALI 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 GMC 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.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 84367243 B Second Printing

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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

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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.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

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.

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.”

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

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 [ : Forward 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

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 0 180.

2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 147 (If Equipped).

g Traction Control/Electronic

3. Stability Control 0 226.

j Power Assist Steps 0 32 (If

Equipped).

X Park Assist Button (If

Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 242.

A Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

0 251 (If Equipped).

0 Pedal Adjust Switch (If

Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal

0 201.

4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals 0 169.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 116.

5. Favorite Switches (Out of View). See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the infotainment manual.

Volume Switches (Out of View). See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the infotainment manual.

6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 168.

7. Instrument Cluster 0 126.

8. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 213.

Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Tow/Haul Mode 0 218.

Range Selection Mode (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0 216.

9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 167.

10. Infotainment 0 174.

11. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 175.

12. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 54 (If Equipped).

13. Rear Climate Control Buttons. See Rear Climate Control System 0 179.

14. Ignition Positions (Keyless

Access) 0 202 or Ignition Positions (Key Access)

0 204.

15. Steering Wheel Controls. See the infotainment manual.

16. Horn 0 116.

17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 115.

18. Hood Release. See Hood 0 284.

19. Cruise Control 0 230.

Adaptive Cruise Control 0 232

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 245 (If Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel 0 116

(If Equipped).

20. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See Towing Equipment 0 270.

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21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 136.

22. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 219.

23. Parking Brake 0 225.

24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 164.

Fog Lamps 0 169 (If Equipped).

25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 170.

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2 NOTES

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Keys and Locks

Keys (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . 9

Keys (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 23

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Delayed Locking . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 25

Lockout Protection . .. . . . . . . . . . . 26

Safety Locks . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 33

Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . 35

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Immobilizer Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Mirrors . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Heated Mirrors . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 39

Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . .. . . . . . . . . 40

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 41

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 41

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Keys and Locks

Keys (Keyless Access)

Warning

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Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power window or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the key in the ignition or 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 the ignition key or an RKE transmitter.

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The key, inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used for all locks.

To remove the key, press the button on the side of the RKE transmitter near the bottom, and pull the key out. 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, If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, there is a key in the transmitter.

inspect the key blade for debris.

Periodically clean with a brush

or pick.

With an active OnStar or connected service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 410.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance Program

0 400.

If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 51.

Keys (Key Access)

Warning

{

(Continued)

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children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key or an RKE transmitter.

Warning (Continued)

moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.

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attachment of the provided key ring. It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole. See your dealer if a replacement key is required.

The combination and size of the rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your vehicle. The rings are connected to the key like two links of a chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the ignition key. Attach additional items only to the second ring, and limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter.

Warning

{

If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be

(Continued)

The ignition key and key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. The ignition key has a small hole to allow

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Interference from radio-frequency

identification (RFID) tags may

prevent the key from starting the

vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from

the key when starting the vehicle.

The key can be used for the ignition,

and all locks.

If equipped with memory seats,

keys 1 and 2 are linked to seating

positions of memory 1 or 2. See

Memory Seats 0 51.

Programming Keys to the

Vehicle

Follow these procedures to program

up to eight keys to the vehicle.

Programming with Two

Recognized Keys (Key

Vehicles Only)

To program a new key:

1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the ignition on without starting the engine.

2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.

3. Quickly, within five seconds, insert the second original already programmed key in the ignition and turn the ignition on without starting the engine.

4. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.

5. Insert the new key to be programmed, and within five seconds, turn the ignition on without starting the engine.

The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional keys are to be programmed.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.

Programming without Recognized Keys (Key Vehicles Only)

Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that Canadian owners see their dealer.

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If two currently recognized keys are not available, follow this procedure to program the first key.

This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys must be with you.

1. Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.

2. Turn the ignition on without starting the engine. The security light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition off.

5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more times. After the third time, turn the ignition on; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.

6. To learn the second key, turn the ignition off, insert the second key to be learned, and turn the ignition on without starting the engine.

After the two keys are learned, remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with Two Recognized Keys (Key Vehicles Only).”

See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance Program

0 400.

With an active OnStar or connected service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 410.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 405.

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.

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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 (Key Access)

The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 13.

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Q is pressed again within

when three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Pressing See Vehicle Alarm System 0 33.

If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding one second will fold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

/ : Press and release Q, then

immediately press and hold the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds. The engine may be started from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 23.

/ until

Q : Press to lock all doors.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled, the horn chirps

K : Press once to unlock the driver

door. If three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Pressing disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 33.

Q arms the alarm system.

K is pressed again within

K on the RKE transmitter

Q for

If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding one second will unfold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Press and hold fully open, if remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

K for

K until the windows

b : Press twice to open or close

the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

c : Press twice to open the

liftglass.

7 : Press and release to initiate the

vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.

Press and hold three seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off

7 for more than

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when the ignition is turned on or 7 is pressed again. The ignition must be off for the panic alarm to work.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer for transmitter programming.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the Driver Information Center displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.

Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery:

1. Separate and remove the back cover of the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a coin.

2. Press and slide the battery down toward the pocket of the transmitter in the direction of the key ring. Do not use a metal object

3. Remove the battery.

4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and then the bottom toward the key ring.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)

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” later in this section.

The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 13.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash once on the second press to indicate locking has occurred.

If enabled, the horn chirps when is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

If the driver door is open when pressed and Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is enabled, all doors will lock and then the driver door will

Q is

immediately unlock. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152. If the

passenger door is open when pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing See Vehicle Alarm System 0 33.

Q arms the alarm system.

Q is

K : Press once to unlock only the

driver door. If within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Pressing disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 33.

K is pressed again

K on the RKE transmitter

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Press and hold K until the windows fully open, if remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

b : Press twice to open or close

the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

c : Press twice to open the

liftglass.

7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.

Press and hold 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 is pressed again. The ignition must be off for the panic alarm to work.

7 for more than

/ : Press and release Q, then

immediately press and hold the turn signal lamps flash or for at

/ until

least four seconds. The engine may be started from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 23.

Keyless Access Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for doors and the liftgate to be accessed without pressing the RKE transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be a button on the outside door handles.

Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. Keyless access can also be turned off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 51.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door

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 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 liftgate will unlock.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.

Two lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.

Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior Door Handles and Liftgate

If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior door handles and liftgate can be disabled and enabled.

Disabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold

Q and K on the RKE transmitter at

the same time for approximately three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash four times quickly to indicate access is disabled. Using any exterior handle to unlock the doors or open the liftgate will cause the turn signal lamps to flash four times quickly, indicating access is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm system before starting the vehicle.

Enabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold

Q and K on the RKE transmitter at

the same time for approximately three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate access is enabled. Enabling and disabling may also be

configured from the personalization menu. See “Passive Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Passive Locking

If equipped with Keyless Access, this feature will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior, or none remain in the interior.

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 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 “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

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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

Q on the interior door is

until 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 0 152.

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.

K on the

This occurs only once each time the vehicle is driven. To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Keyless Liftgate Opening

Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle to open the liftgate when all doors are unlocked, or when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).

Keyless Liftglass Opening

Press the exterior liftglass button to open the liftglass when all doors are unlocked, or when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).

See Liftgate 0 27.

Key Access

To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 24.

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

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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 transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

1. Remove the key from the recognized transmitter.

2. Place the two recognized transmitters in the cupholder or on the passenger seat.

3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle. Then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position, five times within 10 seconds.

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The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.

4. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert.

Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. The transmitter pocket/ insert is in front of the storage area next to the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats.

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

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

K or Q on the

transmitter.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

7. Return the key back into the transmitter.

30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you.

1. Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter.

2. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle; then turn the key counterclockwise, to the unlock position, five times within 10 seconds.

The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, then press ENGINE START/STOP.

The DIC will again display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

4. Repeat Step 3 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 should now display READY FOR REMOTE # 1.

5. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert.

6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert

and press transmitter.

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

8. Return the key back into the transmitter.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN

K or Q on the

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TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.

To start the vehicle:

1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray.

2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert.

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

Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.

Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery:

1. Press the button on the side of the RKE transmitter and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.

2. With the key removed, insert a flat, thin object in the center of the transmitter to separate and remove the back cover.

3. Lift the battery with a flat object.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

6. Push together the transmitter.

7. Reinsert the key.

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Remote Vehicle Start

The climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely depending on the outside temperature.

The rear defog and heated and ventilated seats may also come on. See Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats 0 54 and Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run out of fuel.

The vehicle cannot be remote started if:

The vehicle is not off.

The key is in the ignition (Key Access) or the RKE transmitter is in the vehicle (Keyless Access).

The hood is not closed.

There is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on.

The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if:

The coolant temperature gets too high.

The oil pressure gets low.

The RKE transmitter range may be reduced while the vehicle is running.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 13 or Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

1. Press and release

2. Immediately press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds.

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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 15 minutes. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a 15-minute time extension.

Turn the ignition on to operate the vehicle.

Extending Engine Run Time

The engine run time can be extended by 15 minutes, for a total of 30 minutes, if during the first 15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested, 30 seconds after starting.

A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles.

The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off to use remote start again.

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then off.

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Door Locks

Warning

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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

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passengers should wear seat belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle:

Press

Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Use the key in the driver door.

To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Keyless Access

If equipped, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door being opened. Press the button on the door handle to open. See “Keyless Access Operation” in Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 13 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 16.

Q or K on the power door

Press lock switch.

Pushing down the manual lock knob on the driver door will lock all doors. Pushing down the manual lock knob on a passenger door will lock only that door.

Pulling an interior door handle will unlock the door. Pulling the door handle again unlatches it.

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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.

Q : Press to lock the doors.

Power Door Locks

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Key Access) 0 13 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 16.

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 the Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature 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

Press again or press

transmitter to lock the doors immediately.

This feature can be programmed. See “Delayed Door Lock” under Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Q on the RKE

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

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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 0 152.

Lockout Protection

Key Access : When locking is

requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding power door lock switch.

Q on the

Keyless Access : When locking is requested with the driver door open and the vehicle is on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY, all the doors will lock and then 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 sound three times.

This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch.

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout

If Unlocked 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 open. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 152.

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.

Press { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated.

{ again to deactivate the

Press safety locks.

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Doors

Liftgate

Warning

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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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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 0 212.

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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Manual Liftgate

To open the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press

on the RKE transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad (1) on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up.

Press the button (2) above the license plate to open the liftglass,

or press RKE transmitter. Do not leave the liftglass open when raising the liftgate.

c twice quickly on the

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There will be a delay in the release of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wiper is in motion.

Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched.

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 (Key Access) 0 13 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)

0 16.

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.

Power Liftgate Operation

Warning

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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.

If equipped, the power liftgate switch is on the overhead console. 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 opened manually all the way.

OFF : Opens manually only.

To power open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode and then:

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Press

b twice quickly on the

RKE transmitter until the liftgate moves.

Press

8 on the overhead

console. The driver door must be unlocked or locked without the security armed.

Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle after unlocking all doors. If equipped with Keyless Access, a locked vehicle can be opened if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad.

Press

l on the bottom edge of

the liftgate next to the latch to close.

Press any liftgate button, the touch pad, or

while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing any liftgate button or

pressing RKE transmitter 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.

The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extremely low temperatures, or after repeated power cycling over a short period of

b on the RKE transmitter

b twice quickly on the

Manually forcing the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle can damage the vehicle. Allow the power cycle to complete.

Caution

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time. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. Select OFF on the liftgate switch.

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. Remove any excess weight. A repetitive chime will sound while the falling liftgate detection feature is operating. If the liftgate continues to automatically close after opening, see your dealer for service before using the power liftgate.

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