GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9234758) - 2016 - crc - 11/9/15
Keys, Doors, and Windows
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The key has 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 subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar
Overview
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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See
Radio Frequency
Statement
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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 RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
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With Remote Start (without
Remote Start Similar)
/
(Remote Vehicle Start) :
If equipped,
/
is used to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start
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Q
(Lock) :
Press to lock all doors
and the tailgate.
If enabled in Vehicle
Personalization, the turn signal
lamps flash once to indicate locking
has occurred. If enabled through the
DIC, the horn chirps when
Q
is
pressed again within three seconds.
See
Vehicle Personalization
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