GMC Cadillac GM XT5 2021 User manual

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Storage .............................. 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 341
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Index........................368
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, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC
Emblem, and XT5are trademarks and/
or service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
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.
Litho in U.S.A.
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Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do not,”
“Do not do this,”or “Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
information.
*:Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0:Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
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

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>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a:Under Pressure
V:Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0195.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0129.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0132.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0129.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual
Mode 0221 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 099.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0114.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 092.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 094.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See
Ignition Positions 0211.
7. Park Assist Button. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0241.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0241.
Stop/Start System 0213 Disable
Button.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0131.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0132.
10. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0137.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
042 (If Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0227.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0225.
All-Wheel Drive 0222 (If Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0188.
14. Wireless Charging 096 (If
Equipped).
15. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0137.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0217.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 091.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0114.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 091.
19. Horn 092.
20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0248 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0258 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 091 (If
Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0228.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0230 (If Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering Wheel
Controls 091.
22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 091
(Out of View).
23. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0117 (If
Equipped).
24. Hood Release. See Hood 0277.
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of
View). See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0106.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0133.
26. Electric Parking Brake 0223.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys .................................. 6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System ............................. 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Doors
Liftgate ............................. 17
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . 29
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 29
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sun Visors .......................... 33
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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.

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The key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used
for all locks.
To remove the key, press the button
on the side of the transmitter, near
the bottom, 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.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
Do not make changes or modifications
to the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).
This could void authorization to use
this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the 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
07.

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Q:Press to lock all doors and the fuel
door. The turn signal indicators may
flash and/or the horn may sound on
the second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0120.
If the driver door is open when Qis
pressed and Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120. If the passenger
door is open when Qis pressed, all
doors lock.
Pressing Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 024.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, press and hold Qfor
one second to fold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0120.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door. Press Kagain
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 0120. When remotely
unlocking the vehicle at night, the
lights come on briefly to light your
approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization
0120.
Pressing Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 024.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, press and hold Kfor
one second to unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0120.
If equipped with remote windows,
press and hold Kuntil the windows
fully open, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.
/:Press and release Qand 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 012.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn may chirp
three times. Press and hold 7for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn may sound and the
turn signal lamps flash for
30 seconds, or until 7is 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.

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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. See
Vehicle Personalization 0120.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 040.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
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.
Passive Locking
This 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.
The fuel door will lock.
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 Vehicle Personalization
0120.

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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 an
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle,
the horn may chirp three times after
all doors are closed. To turn on or off
see Vehicle Personalization 0120.
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 0120.
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 weak
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
013.
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. When the replacement
transmitter is programmed to this
vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be reprogrammed. Any lost
or stolen transmitters will no longer
work once the new transmitter is
programmed. Each vehicle can have
up to eight transmitters programmed
to it. See your dealer to program
transmitters to this vehicle.
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 and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket.

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3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery as
soon as possible.
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.
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.
Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
1. Press the button on the side of the
transmitter near the bottom and
pull the key out. Never pull the key
out without pressing the button.

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2. Separate the two halves of the
transmitter using a flat tool
inserted into the bottom center of
the transmitter. Do not use the
key slot.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not use
a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back
housing, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Align the front and back housing
then snap the transmitter together.
6. Reinsert the key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside of the vehicle.
/:This button is on the RKE
transmitter for remote start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear window defogger may
come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear
window defogger indicator light does
not come on during remote start.
If the vehicle has auto heated or
ventilated seats they may come on
during a remote start. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 042.
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 the remote start feature if
the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle
could run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
07.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release Qon 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 ignition is turned on.
3. With the RKE transmitter in the
vehicle, press the brake pedal and
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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 ignition must be turned on and
then 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:
.The RKE 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.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.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
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To lock/unlock the doors from outside
the vehicle:
.Press Qor Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
.Use the key in the key lock cylinder
in the driver door. The key lock
cylinder is covered with a cap.
To lock/unlock the doors from inside
the vehicle:
.Press Qor Kon the power door
lock switch. See Power Door Locks
015.
.Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and again to open
the door.
.Push down on the door lock knob to
lock the door manually.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the RKE transmitter must
be within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or
door being opened.
To lock or unlock the vehicle from the
driver door:
.Press the button on the driver door
handle once to unlock the driver
door only.
.Press the button again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
.Press the button a third time to lock
all doors.
To lock or unlock the vehicle from any
passenger door:
.Press the button on the passenger
door handle. This will lock or
unlock all doors.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
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 the cap removal is complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on
the bottom of the cap (2) and lift
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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 the 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.
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Q:Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
The fuel door is also locked or
unlocked using these features.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the
doors until five seconds after all doors
are closed, and only when the vehicle
is OFF.
Delayed locking can only be turned on
when Open Door Anti Lockout has
been turned off.
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 RKE transmitter to
lock the doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0120.
Automatic Door Locks
When programmed, the doors will
lock automatically when all doors are
closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock
either when your foot is 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 transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking can be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.
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 with the driver door open
by pressing and holding Qon the
power door lock switch.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open 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 unlocked. The Open
Door Anti Lockout feature can be
turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0120.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.

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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.
Doors
Liftgate
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objects that pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk/
hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that brings in
only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”in the
Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0216.

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Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.
Power Liftgate Operation
{Warning
You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and
unsecured liftgate may result in
damage to the power liftgate
components.
The power liftgate switch is on the
driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX : Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that
can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use
to prevent the liftgate from opening
into overhead obstructions such as a
garage door or roof-mounted cargo.
The liftgate can be manually opened
all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate,
select MAX or 3/4 mode.
.Press btwice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the liftgate moves.
.Press 8on the driver door. The
driver door must either be unlocked
or locked without the security
armed.
.Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate handle
after unlocking all doors. A locked
vehicle can be opened if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the touch pad.
.Press lon the bottom of the
liftgate next to the pull cup to close.

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Press any liftgate button, the touch
pad, or bon the RKE transmitter
while the liftgate is moving to stop it.
Pressing any liftgate button or
pressing btwice quickly on the RKE
transmitter again restarts the
operation in the reverse direction.
Pressing the touch pad on the liftgate
handle will restart the motion, but
only in the opening direction.
Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate to
open or close during a power cycle
can damage the vehicle. Allow the
power cycle to complete.
The power liftgate may be temporarily
disabled under extreme low
temperatures, or after repeated power
cycling over a short period of time.
If this occurs, the liftgate can still be
operated manually.
If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)
while the power function is in
progress, the liftgate will continue to
completion. If the vehicle is
accelerated before the liftgate has
completed moving, the liftgate may
stop or reverse direction. Check for
Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages and make sure the liftgate is
closed and latched before driving.
Falling Liftgate Detection
If the power liftgate automatically
closes after a power opening cycle, it
indicates that the system is reacting
to excess weight on the liftgate or a
possible support strut failure.
A repetitive chime will sound while
the falling liftgate detection feature is
operating. Remove any excess weight.
If the liftgate continues to
automatically close after opening, see
your dealer for service before using
the power liftgate.
Interfering with the power liftgate
motion or manually closing the
liftgate too quickly after power
opening may resemble a support strut
failure. This could also activate the
falling liftgate detection feature. Allow
the liftgate to complete its operation
and wait a few seconds before
manually closing the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle
during a power open or close cycle,
the liftgate will automatically reverse
direction and move a short distance
away from the obstacle. After
removing the obstruction, the power
liftgate operation can be used again.
If the liftgate encounters multiple
obstacles on the same power cycle,
the power function will deactivate.
After removing the obstructions,
manually close the liftgate. This will
allow normal power operation
functions to resume.
If the vehicle is locked while the
liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is
encountered that prevents the liftgate
from completely closing, the horn will
sound as an alert that the liftgate did
not close.
Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the liftgate
stops at when opening:
1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power
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2. Stop the liftgate movement at the
desired height by pressing any
liftgate button. Manually adjust the
liftgate position if needed.
3. Press and hold lnext to the pull
cup on the outside of the liftgate
until the turn signals flash and a
beep sounds. This indicates the
setting has been recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set below a
minimum programmable height.
If there is no light flash or sound,
then the height adjustment may be
too low.
Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually operate the
liftgate.
Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate too
quickly and with excessive force
may result in damage to the
vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually with a
smooth motion and moderate speed.
The system includes a feature which
limits the manual closing speed to
protect the components.
To unlock the liftgate, press Kon the
power door lock switch or press Kon
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter twice within five seconds.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad under the liftgate handle and
lift up.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
may cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the
liftgate can be opened when locked if
the RKE transmitter is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the touch pad. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
07.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not open.
The liftgate will resume operation
when the battery is reconnected and
charged.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be
operated with a kicking motion under
the left side of the rear bumper.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate hands-free.