If equipped, the power assist steps will deploy when the door is opened and automatically retract three seconds after the door is closed. They will retract immediately if the vehicle starts moving. Disable the power assist steps before jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Too much ice buildup may prevent deployment. Check the step position before exiting. If obstructed, disable, clear, then enable the steps and confirm normal function.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear. Steps will reverse direction if an obstruction is encountered. Remove obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete the motion. If obstruction is not cleared, assist steps remain extended while driving.
To extend or retract both power assist steps for cleaning, see Vehicle Personalization 0 140.
To enable or disable the power assist steps, see Vehicle Personalization 0 140.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
The indicator light on the driver door near the window shows system status. See Power Door Locks 0 17.
After 30 seconds, the alarm will arm and indicator light flashes. Press Q on remote key a second time to bypass 30-second delay. System will not arm if doors are locked with mechanical key. Pre-alarm activates if driver door is opened without first unlocking with remote key. Alarm activates for passenger door, liftgate, or hood opened without disarming.
To disarm or turn off the alarm:
To avoid accidental alarm: lock vehicle after all occupants exit, always unlock a door with remote key or Keyless Access system. Unlocking with mechanical key does not disarm alarm.
If K is pressed and horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred previously. A message will appear on the DIC.
System may include additional features:
Before arming system and activating intrusion sensor:
Deactivate if pets are left in vehicle or vehicle is being transported. With vehicle off, press o in front overhead console. Indicator light or instrument cluster message shows sensors disabled until next alarm arming.
If equipped, locks the steering column when vehicle is off and driver door opened, or door opened then vehicle turned off. Unlocks when vehicle is turned on. DIC may display messages:
If column bound: turn vehicle off, open driver door, then turn vehicle on and move steering wheel side to side ~15 seconds.
To prevent binding, straighten front wheels before turning off vehicle.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 481. Passive theft-deterrent system, automatically immobilized when vehicle off. Disarmed when ignition ON or ACC with valid remote key present. Security light indicates problem if arming/disarming fails. System only works with correctly matched remote key; up to eight remote keys can be programmed.
If engine does not start, try another remote key or backup location. Vehicle may require service
