Keys and Locks
Keys
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 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.
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 is used for the ignition, all door locks, and the glove box.
If equipped with memory seats, keys 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 60.
Follow these procedures to program up to eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with Two Recognized Keys
To program a new key:
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer.
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 you wish to program must be with you.
learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.
After two keys are learned, the remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with Two Recognized Keys.”
The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush or pick.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program 0 454.
With an active OnStar or connected service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 464.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 460.
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
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 36.
With Remote Start (without Remote Start Similar)
/ : If equipped, / is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 38.
Q : Press to lock all doors and the tailgate.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 160.
Pressing Q arms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 43.
If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding Q for
one second will fold the mirrors,
if enabled.
See Folding Mirrors 0 47 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 160.
K : Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors and the tailgate unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 160.
Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 43.
If equipped with auto mirror folding, pressing and holding K for
one second will unfold the mirrors, if enabled.
See Folding Mirrors 0 47 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 160.
If equipped, press, release, and then press and hold K to open all of the windows. Pressing the button again will stop the windows. See Vehicle Personalization 0 160.
7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.
Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for
30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is turned on or 7 is pressed again. The ignition must be off for the panic alarm to work.
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.
Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To replace the battery:
If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely, depending on the outside temperature.
The rear defog and heated and ventilated seats, if equipped, may also come on.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 63 and Vehicle
Personalization 0 160.
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 may run out of fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if:
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 36 or Vehicle
Personalization 0 160.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
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. After
30 seconds, 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.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.
From inside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
From inside, pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull the handle again to open the door.
See Vehicle Alarm System 0 43.
Base Trim
If equipped with power door locks:
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
If equipped, the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P
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:
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled. Automatic door unlocking can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 160.
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 selected 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
has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp 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.
Press the button again to lock the driver door. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 160.
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. Press { again to deactivate. The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 251.
If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.
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