2014 Chevrolet Traverse Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse made its appearance as a versatile and family-friendly crossover SUV with a great mix of space, comfort, and modern features. The Traverse was made to meet the needs of bigger families and people who want a comfortable and capable vehicle for long trips. It has a unique exterior design, seats for up to eight people, and a well-appointed interior. Under the hood, it had a reliable V6 engine that gave it plenty of power and decent gas mileage. It also had a smooth ride and good driving. This made the Traverse a strong contender in the midsize crossover market, appealing to people who want a useful and stylish car for their daily adventures.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys
Warning: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition 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 keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.

The key is used for the ignition and all door locks. 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. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. If locked out of the vehicle, call Roadside Assistance. If equipped, with an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to this 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 into it. See your dealer to program transmitters to this vehicle.

Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
Caution: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flathead screwdriver.
   • Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter. Do not insert the tool too far. Stop as soon as resistance is felt.
   • Twist the tool until the transmitter is separated.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, the positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.

Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle.
Remote Start: This button is on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run out of fuel. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
To start the vehicle:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold until the parking lamps flash. If the vehicle’s lights cannot be seen, press and hold for at least four seconds.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system will operate automatically if the vehicle has the automatic system, or at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off. If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats turn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated and Cooled Front Seats. The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if the vehicle has them, turn on during colder outside temperatures and turn off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.

Extending Engine Run Time
To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1–3 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time. If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10-minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10-minute time frame will start. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. After the vehicle’s engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.

Door Locks
Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

• Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. 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 safety 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.

To lock or unlock a door manually:

• From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill.
• From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Automatic Door Locks
Vehicles with an automatic lock/ unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle’s power door locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and the front door is open. If the driver-side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock, and then the driver door will unlock. If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock, and then the front passenger door will unlock.

Safety Locks
Caution: Pulling the inside door handle while the rear door safety locks are engaged could damage your vehicle. Do not pull the inside door handle while the rear door safety locks are engaged.

The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.

FAQ’s