BrightDrop Zevo 600 User manual

Zevo 600 Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction .............................. 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storage ................................. 46
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
OnStar ................................. 240
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
Litho in U.S.A.
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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, BrightDrop and EV600, 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 BrightDrop 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, including changes in standard or
optional content.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.

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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.”
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
[:Energy Usage and Charge Mode
Selection
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H:Flammable
g:First Responder
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
_:High Voltage
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|:Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
Z:Service Vehicle Soon
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a:Under Pressure
k:Vehicle Ahead Indicator
]:Vehicle Ready

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Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Delivery Mode.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0158.
Door Lock Button. See Power Door Locks
014.
Park Assist 0148.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 079.
Door Unlock Button. See Power Door
Locks 014.
Cargo Lamps 080.
Cab Dome Lamp. See Dome Lamps 080.
2. Cupholders 047.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 079.
Exterior Lamp Controls 076.
4. Instrument Cluster 055.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 052.
6. Instrument Panel Storage 046.
7. 360° Camera. See Surround Vision
System 0146.
Heated Mirrors 023.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 078.
9. Infotainment. See Introduction 083.
10. 110 Volt Power Outlet (Out of View). See
Power Outlets 054.
11. Air Vents 0107.
12. Automatic Climate Control System 0105.
Heated Front Seats 028.
13. 12 Volt Power Outlet. See Power Outlets
054.
14. USB Port 089.
15. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive Unit 0124.
16. Hazard Warning Flashers 079.
17. Power Button 0121.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 085.
19. Horn 051.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 051 (Out
of View).
21. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
080.
22. Cruise Control 0133.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0151.
Heated Steering Wheel 051.
23. Window Controls Switches (Out of View).
24. Mirror Adjustment Buttons.
25. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
See Service Vehicle Soon Light (Propulsion
System Failure) 061.
26. Hood Release. See Hood 0171.
27. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0187.
28. Electric Parking Brake 0129.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Key ............................. 7
Remote Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Door Locks .............................. 13
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Doors
Sliding Door (Bulkhead Door) . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rear Doors (Exterior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sun Visors .............................. 24
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key is dangerous and children or
others could be seriously injured or killed.
They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle
move. The windows will function with
the remote key in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a remote key.

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The mechanical key inside the remote key is
used for the rear sliding door.
Press the button on the side of the remote
key, near the bottom, and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing the
button.
The mechanical key may have 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.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0240.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0237.
If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the remote key’s battery. See
“Battery Replacement”later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation”later
in this section.
The remote key functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key 07.
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
Qis pressed again within three seconds. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing Qarms the alarm system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 020.

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If equipped with auto mirror folding, double
pressing and holding Qfor one second will
fold the mirrors, if enabled. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Comfort
and Convenience.
K:Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If Kis pressed again within
three seconds, all remaining doors unlock.
The interior lamps may come on and stay
on for 20 seconds or until the vehicle is
turned on.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing Kon the remote key disarms the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System
020.
If equipped with auto mirror folding, double
pressing and holding Kfor one second will
unfold the mirrors, if enabled. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Comfort
and Convenience.
Double press and hold Kuntil the windows
fully open, if remote window operation is
enabled. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
7:Press and release to initiate vehicle
locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.
Press and hold 7for more than
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 vehicle is turned on or
7is pressed again. The vehicle must be off
for the panic alarm to work.
S:To remote start the vehicle, double
press Sfrom outside the vehicle using the
remote key. The vehicle cannot be started if
a remote key is left inside the vehicle. See
Remote Vehicle Start 013.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for
exterior doors and the rear sliding door to
be accessed without removing the remote
key from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the rear sliding door or exterior door being
opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a button on the outside touchpads.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on the
driver door touchpad will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, the doors and
rear sliding door will unlock.

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Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side 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 been opened and all
doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on a
passenger door touchpad 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 Rear Sliding Door
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles and rear sliding door can be
disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold Qand
Kon the remote key 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 rear sliding door 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 Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Passive Locking
The Keyless Access system will lock the
vehicle several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one
remote key has been removed from the
interior, or none remain in the interior.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key signal, the vehicle may not
detect the remote key inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
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Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding Kon 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 Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote
key is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp
three times after all doors are closed. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Removed From Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If a remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO KEY FOUND and
the horn will chirp three times. This occurs
only once each time the vehicle is driven. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see Door Locks 013.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote keys
programmed to it.
Programming with a Recognized
Remote Key
A new remote key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
remote keys. To program, the vehicle must
be on and the recognized and new remote
keys must be with you.
1. Place the recognized remote keys on the
passenger seat.
2. Navigate to, and select, "Remote Key
Relearn" through the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE.
3. Place the new remote key in the storage
compartment above and behind the
infotainment display.
4. Press POWER O. When the remote key is
learned the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
remote key.
5. Remove the remote key from the IP
storage tray and press Qor Kon the
remote key.
To program additional remote keys, repeat
Steps 4–5.

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When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold POWER Ofor
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the remote
key is equipped with a motion sensor. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key has
been idle for an extended period of time,
the DIC may display KEY IN SLEEP MODE,
MOVE KEY, THEN START. Move the remote
key slightly and try starting the vehicle.
If the remote key battery is weak or if there
is interference with the signal, the DIC may
display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.
To start the vehicle:
1. Place the remote key in the storage
compartment above and behind the
infotainment display.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
press the brake pedal and POWER O.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key 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 remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.

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Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Caution
If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.
Replace the battery in the remote key soon
if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY.
To replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the side of the
remote key near the bottom and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing the
button.
2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slot
to separate and remove the back cover.
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4. Lift the battery with a flat object. Do not
use a metal object.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Insert the new battery, positive side
toward the back cover. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
7. Place the seal back into the groove
around the battery compartment.
8. Push together the remote key.
9. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
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. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Laws in some communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote
starting of vehicles.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is not closed.
.60 minutes of total remote start time has
been used.
.The hazard flashers are on.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
.The vehicle is not off.
The remote key range may be reduced
while the vehicle is on.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key 07. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Starting the Vehicle Using Remote Start
1. Press Stwice on the remote key. The
turn signal lamps will flash. The lamps
flash to confirm the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
During the remote start the parking
lamps will remain on as long as the
vehicle is on.
2. The vehicle will shut off after
60 minutes, unless you stop the remote
start before cycle has completed or the
vehicle is turned on.
3. Press the brake pedal and turn the
vehicle on to drive the vehicle.
Extending Vehice Remote Start Time
Remote start can be used for up to
60 minutes of total remote start time.
After a remote start of 60 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
60 minutes have been used, the vehicle
must be started and then turned off before
the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press S. The parking lamps will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
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.
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Warning (Continued)
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.
If necessary, clear snow and ice from around
the doors before using them.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.Press Qor Kon the remote key. See
Remote Key Operation 07.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.Press Qor Kon the power door lock
switch.
.Push the unlock lever below the door
handle forward, and, while holding the
lever in the pushed position, pull the
handle.
Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door (including the rear sliding door)
being opened or locked. Press the button
near the door handle to open. See “Keyless
Access Operation”in Remote Key Operation
07.
Accessing the Vehicle Using the
Mechanical Key
If the locks malfunction, or if the doors will
not open due to loss of electrical power, use
the mechanical key to enter the vehicle
through the rear sliding door. See Sliding
Door (Bulkhead Door) 016
Power Door Locks
Press Qor Kon the Remote Key. See
Remote Key Operation 07.
Q:Press to lock the doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
locked.
K:Press to unlock the doors.

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Steering Wheel Switches
There are also switches on either side of the
back of the steering wheel.
The switches on the driver side of the
steering wheel lock or unlock the rear
bulkhead door. The door will automatically
lock again after a set amount of time when
unlocked this way. See Sliding Door
(Bulkhead Door) 016.
The switches on the passenger side of the
steering wheel lock or unlock the exterior
doors, but not the bulkhead door.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
When Qis 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 Qon the door lock switch again or
press Qon the remote key to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can be programmed. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the vehicle is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.Press Kon the power door lock switch.
.Shift the electric drive unit into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. If the vehicle is in delivery
mode, it will always unlock when shifted to
park. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Lockout Protection
When locking is requested with the driver
door open and the vehicle is on, 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 remote keys
inside. If a remote key is detected and the
number of remote keys 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 Qon the power door lock
switch.

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Doors
Sliding Door (Bulkhead Door)
Cab Area Access
To open, unlock using the touchpad, then
pull the handle and slide the door to the
side until it latches.
Auto Open to the Cargo Area
If equipped with an auto open bulkhead
door, the bulkhead door will open
automatically if the vehicle is on and you do
one of the following:
.Press the touchpad on the wall next to
the bulkhead door while the remote key
is inside the vehicle.
.Press the lower button on the back of the
drivers side of the steering wheel.
.Shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in
Delivery Mode.
To close, pull the handle again and slide it
closed until it latches. The bulkhead door
will automatically lock upon closing.
Cargo Area Access
1. Handle
2. Unlock Lever
If the door is unlocked:
To open, pull the handle and slide the door
to the side.
To close, pull the handle again and slide it
closed until it latches.
If the door is locked:
To open, either:
.Push the unlock lever to the right and
hold it while pulling the handle.
.Use the remote key to unlock the vehicle
and then pull the handle
Auto Open to Cab Area
If equipped with an auto open bulkhead
door, and the bulkhead door is unlocked,
pull the handle until the door unlatches and
then release the handle to open the door.
If the bulkhead door is locked, push the
unlock lever to the right and hold it while
pulling the handle. Once the handle
unlatches, release the handle to open
the door.
To close, pull the handle again and slide it
closed until it latches. The bulkhead door
will automatically lock upon closing.

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Rear Doors (Exterior)
{Warning
While opening or closing the rear cargo
door, people can be injured by the
moving parts of the door. When the rear
cargo door is open, the vertical clearance
height of the cargo space is reduced.
A person standing in this area could
injure his/her head and/or other body
part. To avoid vehicle damage and/or
personal injury, be aware of the position
of the door and keep your hands away
from moving parts and door tracks.
Opening and Closing from the Outside
To open, with the remote key within range
and outside of the vehicle, unlock the door
using the exterior touchpad (or exterior
mechanical emergency key if necessary).
Turn the unlatch handle clockwise and push/
pull up on the unlatch handle and then grab
the lower handle to move the door upward
and toward the front of the vehicle until the
door opens completely.
When using the mechanical key to open the
door, carefully remove the exterior cover,
insert the mechanical key, and then rotate it
counter-clockwise to unlock the rear door.
The mechanical key must be held in the lock
position while opening the door. After the
door is opened completely, the mechanical
key must be rotated clockwise fully before
removing it from the lock. Carefully reinstall
the cover with the notch in the original
position.
If the door does not unlock while opening,
make sure that it is completely closed by
pushing downward on the lower handle
before repeating the procedure.
Keyless Access
Key Access
Opening Procedure

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To close, pull the door strap on passenger
side of vehicle and then use the lower
handle to complete the closure. The door
will roll rearward and downward to latch
into closed position.
Avoid potential contact with the closing
door by ensuring that there is no object in
the way of the movement of the door.
Make sure the rear cargo door is completely
closed before driving away.
Closing Using the Strap
Closing Using the Handle
Opening and Closing from the Inside
To open, unlock using the interior touchpad.
Push the inside handle down and to the
passenger side until the handle stops
moving. Once the inside handle is in
position, keep the handle in place while
using the handle to pull the door open. The
door will move overhead in upward and
forward motion in vehicle to open
completely.
Unlocking Procedure
In case of power loss to the rear door lock,
the lock can be activated manually. Pull the
tab on the lock, located above the touchpad,
to manually unlock the door. The lock must
be held open to while activating it
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In case the door does not unlock while
opening, make sure that the door is
completely closed by pushing downward on
the top surface of the latching cover before
repeating the procedure.
Opening Procedure
To close, pull the door strap on passenger
side of vehicle and then push down on the
top surface of the latching cover to close
the door. The door will roll overhead in a
rearward and downward motion to latch
into the closed position.
Avoid potential contact with the closing
door by ensuring that there is no object in
the way of the movement of the door.
Make sure the door is completely closed
before driving away.
Closing Using the Strap
Push to Latch