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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 8
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Storage .......................... 103
Instruments and Controls . . . . 111
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 159
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 233
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Service and Maintenance . . . 427
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 441
Reporting Safety Defects . . . 453
OnStar ........................... 457
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 464
Index........................467
Introduction
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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, CADILLAC,
the CADILLAC Emblem, and
XT5 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 Cadillac Motor
Car 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 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.

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{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.
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

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*: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

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1. Air Vents 0231.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls
0151.
Turn Signal Lever. See
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0155.
IntelliBeam System Button
(If Equipped). See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0151.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See
Manual Mode 0266 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0122.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Display. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0139.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0113.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0116.
6. ENGINE START/STOP
Button. See Ignition
Positions 0252.
7. Park Assist Button. See
Park Assist 0294.
Automatic Parking Assist
(APA) Button. See Park
Assist 0294.
Auto Stop Disable Switch.
See Stop/Start System
0255.
8. Light Sensor. See
Automatic Headlamp
System 0154.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers
0155.
10. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0160.
11. Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 054 (If
Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver
Mode Control 0273.
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0271.
All-Wheel Drive 0267 (If
Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate
Control System 0223.
14. Wireless Charging 0118 (If
Equipped).
15. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0160.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0261.
17. Steering Wheel Controls
0162.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0139.
18. Steering Wheel Controls
0162.
19. Horn 0113.
20. Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System 0303 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0315 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel
0113 (If Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0275.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0277 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See
Steering Wheel Controls
0162.

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22. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0112 (Out
of View).
23. Head-Up Display (HUD)
0142 (If Equipped).
24. Hood Release. See Hood
0340.
Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0129.
25. Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0156.
26. Electric Parking Brake
0269.

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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Key Operation . . . . . . 9
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . 19
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . 23
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Doors
Liftgate ......................... 25
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . 33
Steering Column Lock . . . . . 35
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . 35
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . 39
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . 39
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . 39
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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 key, inside the remote key,
can be used for all locks.
To remove the key, press the
button on the side of the
remote key, 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.
Contact Roadside Assistance
if locked out of the vehicle.
See Roadside Assistance
Program 0446.
With an active OnStar or
connected service plan, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0457.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0452.
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”following.
The remote key functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away
from the vehicle.

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Other conditions can impact
the performance of the
remote key. See Remote Key
09.
Q:Press to lock all doors and
if equipped, the fuel door. The
turn signal indicators may
flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to
indicate locking. 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 “Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”.
If the driver door is open when
Qis pressed and Open Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all
doors will lock and then the
driver door will immediately
unlock. 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”.
If the passenger door is open
when Qis pressed, all
doors lock.
Pressing Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 033.
If equipped with remote
folding mirrors, press and hold
Qfor one second to fold the
mirrors, if enabled. See Folding
Mirrors 038.
K:Press to unlock the driver
door and if equipped, the fuel
door. Press unlock again
within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The remote key can
be programmed to unlock all
doors on the first button
press.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 “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”. The turn signal
indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking. When
remotely unlocking the vehicle
at night, the lights come on
briefly to light your approach
to the vehicle.
Pressing Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 033.
If equipped with remote
folding mirrors, press and hold
Kfor one second to unfold the
mirrors, if enabled. See Folding
Mirrors 038.
If equipped with remote
windows, press and hold K
until the windows fully open,
if enabled. To view available

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settings for this feature, touch
the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select “Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
/:Press and release Qand
then immediately press and
hold /for at least
four seconds to start the
engine from outside the
vehicle using the remote key.
See Remote Vehicle Start 019.
7:Press and release one time
to initiate vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the
horn chirps three times. Press
and hold 7for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm. The
horn sounds 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.
Keyless Access Operation
With the Keyless Access
system, you can lock and
unlock the doors and access
the liftgate without removing
the remote key from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The remote key should be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate
or door being opened.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all
doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door.
Keyless unlocking can be
turned off. 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 “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 051.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking
from the Driver Door
When the doors are locked
and the remote key 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.

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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 remote key is within
1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock
button on that door handle will
unlock all doors. Pressing the
lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.The lock/unlock button was
used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless
Unlocking of Exterior Door
Handles and Liftgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking
of the exterior door handles
and liftgate can be disabled
and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and
hold 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 liftgate will
cause the turn signal lamps to
flash four times quickly,
indicating access is disabled.
If disabled, disarm the alarm
system before starting the
vehicle.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking
may also be configured under
vehicle settings. 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 “Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”.
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.

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Enabling Keyless Unlocking
may also be configured under
vehicle settings. 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 “Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”.
Passive Locking
This vehicle will lock several
seconds after all doors are
closed if the vehicle is off and
at least one remote key has
been removed or none remain
in the interior.
If equipped, the fuel door
will lock.
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 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”.
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 remote key is left in the
vehicle, the horn will chirp
three times after all doors are
closed. 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 “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 an
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 for
this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select “Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.

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Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the
liftgate handle to open the
liftgate if the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a
weak remote key battery, see
Door Locks 020.
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.
Programming with
Recognized Remote Keys
A new remote key can be
programmed to the vehicle
when there are two
recognized remote keys.
To program, the vehicle must
be off and all of the remote
keys, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Place the two recognized
remote keys in the
cupholder.
2. Remove the key lock
cylinder cap on the driver
door handle. See Door
Locks 020. Insert the
vehicle key of the remote
key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
and turn the key
counterclockwise, to the
unlock position, five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY
FOR REMOTE #2, 3,
4, ETC.
3. Place the new remote key
into the remote key
pocket. The remote key
pocket is inside the center
console storage area
between the driver and
front passenger seats. The
storage area will need to
be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
remote key pocket.
4. Press ENGINE START/
STOP. When the remote
key is learned the DIC
display will show that it is
ready to program the next
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5. Remove the remote key
from the remote key
pocket and press the
remote key Kor Qbutton.
To program additional
remote keys, repeat
Steps 3–5.
When all additional remote
keys are programmed,
press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
6. Return the key back into
the remote key.
7. Replace the key lock
cylinder cap. See Door
Locks 020.
Programming without
Recognized Remote Keys
If two currently recognized
remote keys are not available,
follow this procedure to
program up to eight remote
keys. This feature is not
available in Canada. This
procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete. The vehicle must be
off and all of the remote keys
you wish to program must be
with you.
1. Remove the key lock
cylinder cap on the driver
door handle. See Door
Locks 020. Insert the
vehicle key of the remote
key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
handle and turn the key
counterclockwise, to the
unlock position, five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until
the DIC displays PRESS
ENGINE START BUTTON
TO LEARN and then press
ENGINE START/STOP.
The DIC display will again
show REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two
additional times. After the
third time all previously
known remote keys will no
longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining remote
keys can be relearned
during the next steps.
The DIC display should
now show READY FOR
REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new remote key
into the remote key
pocket. The remote key
pocket is inside the center
console storage area
between the driver and
front passenger seats. The
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be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
remote key pocket.
5. Press ENGINE START/
STOP. When the remote
key is learned the DIC
display will show that it is
ready to program the next
remote key.
6. Remove the remote key
from the remote key
pocket and press the
remote key Kor Qbutton.
To program additional
remote keys, repeat
Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote
keys are programmed,
press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into
the remote key.
8. Replace the key lock
cylinder cap. See Door
Locks 020.
Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Remote Key Battery
When the vehicle is started,
if the remote key battery is
depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote
key has been idle for a while,
the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET
THEN START YOUR VEHICLE.
For improved vehicle security,
the remote key is equipped
with a motion sensor. First,
move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle.
If the vehicle still does not
start, and the DIC displays the
same warnings above, follow
the steps shown below.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console
storage area and the
storage tray.
2. Place the remote key in
the remote key pocket.
3. 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.

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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.
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 if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY.

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1. Press the button on the
side of the remote key
near the bottom and pull
the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing
the button.
2. Separate the two halves of
the remote key using a flat
tool inserted into the
bottom center of the
remote key. 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. Ensure that the silicone
mat is correctly positioned
with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set remote key button side
down on a hard surface
and press the other half
straight down to force the
halves together.
7. Reinsert the key.

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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine
to be started from outside of
the vehicle.
/:This button is on the
remote key 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 054.
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
remote key. See Remote Key
09.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
1. Press and release Qon the
remote key.
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 remote key in the
vehicle, press the brake
pedal and start the vehicle
to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also
be extended by another
15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the engine is
still running. An extension can
be requested 30 seconds
after starting. This provides a
total of 30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is
extended, the second
15-minute period is added on
to the first 15 minutes for a
total of 30 minutes.