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Contents
Introduction .............................. 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage ................................. 70
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lighting ................................ 101
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
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, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO 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 Chevrolet Motor Division
wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to this publication’s release,
including changes in standard or optional
content.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
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
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.
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.

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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
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
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>: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
k:Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Instrument Panel Overview
Uplevel Shown, Work Truck Similar

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1. Air Vents 0139.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0104.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 074.
3. Instrument Cluster 079.
4. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0160.
5. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0109.
6. Infotainment Display. See Using the
System 0110.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0103.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator (If
Equipped). See Vehicle Alarm System
017.
8. Climate Control Systems 0135 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0137 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 031
(If Equipped).
9. Locking Front Axle 0184 (If Equipped).
Locking Rear Axle 0183 (If Equipped).
Auto Stop Disable Switch. See Stop/Start
System 0162.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0103.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0215.
Off-Road Lamps (ZR2 Only) 0104.
All Windows Down Button (If Equipped).
See Power Windows 020.
Tow/Haul Mode 0171 (If Equipped).
AUX (Auxiliary) Switch (If Equipped). See
Add-On Electrical Equipment 0243.
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0167 or
Manual Mode 0169.
11. Wireless Charging 076 (If Equipped).
12. Electric Parking Brake 0176.
13. Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive 0171.
Driver Mode Control 0180 (If Equipped).
14. USB Port 0115.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0110.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 095.
16. Horn 073.
17. Hood Release. See Hood 0246.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 073 (Out
of View).
19. Cruise Control 0186.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0188
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0207 (If Equipped).
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 086.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0105 (Out of View).
22. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped).
See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System”under Towing Equipment 0227.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Key ............................. 7
Remote Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Door Locks .............................. 13
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety Locks ............................ 15
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transporting Items That Can
Catch Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Immobilizer ............................. 18
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Folding Mirrors ......................... 20
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 20
Windows
Windows ............................... 20
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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 all locks.
To remove the mechanical key, 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
0346.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside
Assistance Program 0338.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0343.
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.
The key that is part of the remote key can
be used for all locks.
Remove the key by pressing the button on
the side of the remote key near the bottom
and pull the key out. Never pull the key out
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See your dealer if a new remote key is
needed.
S:Press and release H, then
immediately press and hold Suntil the
turn signal lamps flash or for at least
four seconds. The engine may be started
from outside the vehicle using the remote
key. See Remote Vehicle Start 012.
H:Press to lock all doors and the tailgate,
if equipped.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash and/
or the horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled,
the horn chirps when His pressed again
within three seconds. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
If the driver door is open when His
pressed, all doors will lock and then the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If the passenger door is open when His
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing Harms the alarm system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 017.
If equipped with remote mirror folding,
double pressing and holding Hfor
one second will fold the mirrors, if enabled.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
I:Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If Iis 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.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing Ion the remote key disarms the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System
017.
If equipped with remote mirror folding,
double pressing and holding Ifor
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 Iuntil 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
locator. 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
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turns off when the ignition is turned on or
7is pressed again. The ignition must be off
for the panic alarm to work.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for doors
to be accessed without pressing the remote
key button. The remote key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened.
If equipped, 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
Unlocking can also be turned off. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 028.
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 handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all passenger
doors will unlock.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
If equipped, 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 handle, if equipped, 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
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles can be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold Hand
Ion 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 will
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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 Hand
Ion the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.
Passive Locking
This feature 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 >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding Ion 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 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 remote keys inside. If a remote
key 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 view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch Settings
> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a dead 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
matched to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
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.

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To start the vehicle:
1. Place the remote key in the remote key
pocket/insert.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
press the brake pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
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
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
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
REMOTE KEY.

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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 remove the battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Pull the seal by pulling on the tab to
access the battery.
5. Remove the old battery. Do not use a
metal object.
6. Insert the new battery, positive side
facing up. Replace with a CR2450 Lithium
or equivalent battery.
7. Place the seal back into the groove
around the battery compartment.
8. Replace the battery cover by snapping it
back into 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. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 031. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
If equipped, the automatic heated steering
wheel may also come on. See Heated
Steering Wheel 073.

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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 remote key is inside the vehicle or if
the key is in the ignition.
.The hood is not closed.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction and the lamp is on.
.The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.The 30 minutes of engine run time have
been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
The engine will turn off during a remote
vehicle start if:
.The coolant temperature gets too high.
.The oil pressure gets low.
The remote key range may be reduced
while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key 07.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
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 engine is running.
The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or
after the remainder of the 30 minute total
running time is used, unless you stop the
remote start before engine running has
completed or the vehicle is turned on.
Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition
on to drive the vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
30 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 ignition 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.
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.

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There are several ways to lock and unlock
the vehicle.
From outside:
.Use the remote key.
.Use Keyless Access, if equipped.
.Use the key in the driver door or the
passenger door, if equipped.
From inside, pull the door handle once to
unlock the door. Pull the handle again to
open the door.
See Vehicle Alarm System 017.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the remote key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being
opened or locked. Press the button on the
door handle to open. See “Keyless Access
Operation”in Remote Key Operation 07.
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 cylinder
from being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder click
back into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully. Rotate the key to unlock the
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
Q:Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual locking of the
doors until five seconds after all doors are
closed.
When Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch with the door open, a chime will
sound three times indicating that delayed
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The doors will then lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once
all the doors are closed again.
Press Qon the door lock switch again,
or press Qon the remote key, to override
this feature and lock the doors immediately.
Delayed locking can be programmed. To
view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select “Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Power
Door Locks”.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
shift lever is moved 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 a power door lock switch.
.Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings for
this feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Power Door Locks”.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in accessory mode
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 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 chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding Qon the power door
lock switch.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
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
unlock switch, or by using the
remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.

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When the safety lock is enabled, adults and
older children will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety
locks to enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the
outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the
same for the other door.
Doors
Tailgate
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride on the
tailgate, even when the vehicle is
operated at low speeds. People riding on
the tailgate can easily lose their balance
and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Falling from a moving vehicle may result
in serious injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Use the remote key to lock and unlock the
tailgate. If your tailgate handle has a key
cylinder, you can use the mechanical key to
lock it as well. See Remote Key Operation
07.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle
while pulling the tailgate down.
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward
until it latches.
After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be
sure it latches securely.
Tailgate Mid-Position
If equipped, the mid-position of the tailgate
is used to carry sheets of plywood or other
similar types of cargo.
To open the tailgate to the mid-position:
1. Lift up on the handle to unlatch the
tailgate.
2. Partially lower the tailgate enough to
access the brackets on either side of the
tailgate.
3. Hook the cables into each bracket.
4. Let the tailgate rest on the cables and
slowly lower it as far as it will go.
Supporting Mid-Position Cargo
{Warning
Failure to properly support the load while
using the tailgate mid-position could
cause the tailgate to fail. Always use
additional support as described in this
section.
Two 5 cm (2 in) x 20 cm (8 in) boards must
be cut to fit snugly into the slots on either
side of the truck bed.

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The board closest to the cab should be cut
to an approximate length of 117 cm (46 in).
The board closest to the tailgate should be
cut to an approximate length of
150 cm (59 in).
Cut the bottom corners off of each board so
that they will fit into the slots.
Make sure that the boards are correctly
inserted and secured before loading cargo.
Transporting Items That Can
Catch Fire
{Warning
To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle
damage when transporting items that
can catch fire, such as leaves, mulch, hay,
or cardboard, in the truck bed:
.Make sure items are securely
contained inside the truck bed. Never
allow them to hang over the sides or
fall in between the truck bed and
the cab.
.Never place items between the cab
and the truck bed. They could touch
hot exhaust parts and ignite.
{Warning
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and other ignition
sources away from the area between the
bed of the truck and cab. They could fall
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onto the fuel system below and start a
fire. You or others could be injured and/
or the vehicle damaged.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
If equipped with the anti-theft alarm
system, the indicator light on the
instrument panel near the windshield,
indicates the status of the system.

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Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door or
the hood is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the
following:
.Press Qon the remote key.
.With a door open, press Qon the
interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will
arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing Qon the remote
key a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and immediately arm
the alarm system.
The theft-deterrent alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with the
mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the remote key, the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by pressing K
on the remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
If a door or the hood is opened without first
disarming the system, the turn signals will
flash and the horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.Press Kon the remote key.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with the
remote key.
Unlocking the driver door with the
mechanical key will not disarm the system
or turn off the alarm.
Detecting a Tamper Condition
If Kis pressed on the remote key and the
horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred
previously while the alarm system was
armed.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0343.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.

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The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the vehicle is turned off.
The system is automatically disarmed when
the ignition is turned from off to on.
The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement keys. Up to eight
keys can be programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional remote keys, see Remote
Key Operation 07.
Do not leave the remote key or device that
disarms or deactivates the vehicle
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
If equipped, adjust the power mirrors:
1. Press }or |to select the driver or
passenger side mirror. The indicator light
comes on.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to
move the mirror up, down, right, or left.
3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the
side of the vehicle and the area behind
are seen.
4. Press either }or |again to deselect
the mirror. The indicator light goes off.