Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
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.
The key, inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used for all locks.
To remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the transmitter, 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 Assistance if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 368. With an active OnStar or connected service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 377.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 373. 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 7.
With Remote Start Shown, Without Similar
Q : Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed and Open Door Anti Lockout is enabled, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 25.
K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press 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 0 124. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night the fog lamps and back-up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 25. If equipped, pressing and holding K will open the windows, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. / : If equipped, press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 14. 7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. 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. Keyless Access can also be turned off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124. If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 39.
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.
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.
Passive Locking
The 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 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 0 124.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
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 0 124.
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 0 124.
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 dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 15.
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 15. Insert the vehicle key of the new 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 READY FOR REMOTE #3, 4, ETC.
3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is under the liner on the bottom of the center console storage area. Lift up the liner and set it aside.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC will display that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the transmitter K or Q button. 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. Put the key back into the transmitter. 7. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See
Door Locks 0 15.
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 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 15. Insert 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 will again display 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 vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC should now display READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is under the liner on the bottom of the center console storage area. Lift up the liner and set it aside.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC will display that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press the transmitter K or Q button. 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. Put the key back into the transmitter. 8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See
Door Locks 0 15.
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 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 by opening the armrest.
2. Lift up the liner from the bottom of the center console storage area and set it aside, exposing the transmitter pocket.
3. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket.
4. 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.
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.
Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter when it has been exposed to extreme heat. These surfaces can be hot to the touch at temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Always replace the battery with the correct type. Replacing the battery with an incorrect type could potentially create a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local laws. Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid exposing the battery to environments with extremely low air pressures or high temperatures.
Caution
If the RKE transmitter is not reassembled properly, liquids could enter the housing and damage the circuitry, resulting in an RKE transmitter malfunction and/or failure. To prevent damage, always follow the steps for RKE transmitter reassembly in this manual to ensure the transmitter is sealed properly whenever the RKE transmitter is opened.
Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. To replace the battery:
1. 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.
2. Insert a flat, thin object in the center of the transmitter to separate and remove the back cover.
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3. Lift the battery with a non-metal 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. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
7. Set transmitter button side down on a hard surface and press the other half straight down to force the halves together.
8. Reinsert the key.
If equipped, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside of the vehicle. / : This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog may come on during a remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear fog indicator light does not come on during a remote start. If the vehicle has heated or ventilated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 42. If equipped with a remote start heated steering wheel, the heated wheel will turn on automatically in remote start along with the heated seats when it is cold outside. See Heated Steering Wheel 0 91. 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 remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel as it may run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 7.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
1. Press and release Q on the RKE
transmitter. 2. Immediately press and hold / for at
least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps flashing 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 vehicle is started.
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 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 vehicle must be started and then turned 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 / until the parking lamps
turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . A 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.
. 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 door from the outside: . Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 7.
. Use the key in the driver door. The key lock cylinder is covered with a cap.
To lock or unlock the door from the inside: . Press Q or K on the power door lock switch. . Push down on the door lock knob to lock a door. . Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull the handle again to unlatch it.
Keyless Access
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 0 7.
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 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 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.
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.
Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Open Door Anti Lock Out has been turned off. 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. Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors immediately. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124.
Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the doors will lock. If a vehicle door is unlocked and then opened and closed, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph). To unlock the doors: . Press K on a door. . Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled. Automatic door unlocking can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124.
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 by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch.
Open Door Anti Lock Out
If Open Door Anti Lock Out has been 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. When this function is turned on, the driver door will only lock when it is
closed. The Open Door Anti Lock Out feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 124.
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. 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.
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