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The average range of this system is about 30 feet (9 m).
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry transmitter. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or
a qualified technician for service.Operation
When you press
this symbol to unlock
the driver's door, the
parking lamps on your
vehicle will blink
twice. The parking
lamps and headlamps
will remain on for
about 20 seconds.
Pressing this button again within five seconds will unlock
the other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the
optional theft
-deterrent system and turn on the interior
lamps (for approximately 20 seconds).
When you press this symbol to lock the doors
(including the fuel door), the parking lamps will blink
once. This also arms the optional theft
-deterrent system.
Press this symbol to open the trunk.
Press this button to unlock the fuel door.
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2. Remove the battery and replace it with a CR2032
battery. Using the wrong size battery can damage the
transmitter. Make sure the battery is positioned with
the ªplusº (+) facing down.
3. Align the internal pieces of the transmitter, including
the cover. Snap together to reinstall.
Resynchronization
Pressing the transmitter buttons numerous times
(approximately 250 times) out of the vehicle's operating
range may cause the transmitter not to work. Replacing
the battery and pressing the transmitter buttons 10 or
more times out of range will also cause the transmitter
not to work.
To resynchronize the transmitter, you must be within
the vehicle's operating range. Press and hold the lock
and unlock buttons for approximately 5 to 10 seconds.
See your dealer for service if your transmitter still
doesn't work properly.
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Remember, the theft-deterrent system won't activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
The vehicle should be locked with the key after the
doors are closed if you don't want to activate the
theft
-deterrent system.
Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. (Pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter disables the
theft
-deterrent system.) Unlocking a door any other
way will activate the alarm. Cycling the ignition
without disarming the theft
-deterrent system will
also activate the alarm.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver's
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm
won't stop if you try to unlock a door in any other way.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote
keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait
30 seconds until the SECURITY light stops flashing.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual
lock and open the door. The horn will sound and
the headlamps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, see ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº
in the Index. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,
you may need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate
the optional theft
-deterrent system when leaving
your vehicle.
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Immobilizer
Your vehicle is
equipped with a passive
theft
-deterrent system.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
The system works when you turn the key to ON (II).
The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer
control unit in your vehicle. The correct key will start
the vehicle.
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New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
ªbreak
-in.º But it will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines:
Don't drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full
-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren't yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking
-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don't tow a trailer during break
-in.
See ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Keep in mind that you may have to turn the steering
wheel as you turn the key in order to turn the ignition
switch from LOCK to START
-- this is normal.
Using extra effort to remove the key from the ignition
switch, as compared to other GM vehicles that you may
have owned, is also normal.
If your key is stuck in the ignition switch and cannot
be turned back to LOCK, your vehicle will need to be
repaired. See your dealer for service.
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Upshifting and downshifting of the transmission is
automatically modified to prevent undesired shifting
when your vehicle is towing a trailer or when you
are driving in hilly or mountainous terrain. This is
also normal.
Sport Mode Button
For a firmer shift and
increased performance,
you may choose the sport
mode. This button lets
you change from a normal
driving mode to a sport
driving mode. It is located
on the shift lever handle.
Press the ªSº button once to select the sport feature.
Press it again to return to the normal driving mode.When you start the engine, your vehicle will be in
normal mode. For general driving conditions, use the
normal mode. It will remain in normal unless you select
the sport feature.
This light on the instrument
panel cluster will come
on when the sport mode
is selected.
If this light begins flashing while you are driving, there
may be a fault in the automatic transmission. Have your
vehicle serviced.
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Accessory Power Outlet
An accessory power outlet can be used to plug in
additional electrical equipment designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems.
The accessory power outlet is located on the center
console. Open the cover to use the power outlet.
When not in use, replace the cover.
NOTICE:
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when
not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods can drain your battery.
Cellular Telephone (Option)
Your vehicle has been prewired for dealer installation of
a dual
-mode (analog/digital) cellular portable telephone.
Voice activation and hands
-free operation are standard
features. For more information, contact your dealer.
A user's guide is provided with the telephone.
OnStar System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications service which may
be ordered through your dealer. The following services
are available through subscription with OnStar and are
available 24 hours a day:
Emergency Services
Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment
Theft Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Roadside Assistance with Location
Remote Diagnostics
OnStar MED
-NET
Accident Assist
Convenience Services
Remote Door Unlock
Route Support
Concierge Services
Ride Assist
A complete user's guide is provided with the OnStar
System. For more information contact OnStar at
1
-888-ONSTAR7.
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2-57 Programming the Sunroof
If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected or is not working, you will need to
reprogram the sunroof following these steps. Refer to the
illustration under ªSunroofº for control dial positions.
With your vehicle's ignition on:
1. If the sunroof is closed, turn the control dial to
position E. Hold the dial in position for about
five seconds.
If the sunroof is open, turn the control dial to E and
hold until the glass panel has closed. Now continue
holding the dial for approximately five more seconds.
2. Turn the control dial to position G and hold until the
sunroof is fully tilted (about three seconds after the
motor has stopped).
3. Now turn the control dial to position E and
keep holding until the sunroof is fully closed
(about three seconds after the motor has stopped).4. Turn the control dial to position A and hold until the
sunroof is fully open (about three seconds after the
motor has stopped).
5. Turn to position E and keep holding the
control dial until the sunroof has fully closed
(about three seconds after the motor has stopped).
The sunroof is now programmed.
Please note that if the sunroof keeps opening after you
attempt to close it once it has been programmed, you
will need to repeat Steps 2 through 5 (up to three times
if needed). If you are still having problems, consult your
dealer for service.
Also keep in mind that if something is in the way of the
sunroof closing during programming and you continue
to program the sunroof, the sunroof will only open or
close to the spot where the obstruction occurred. You
will need to reprogram the sunroof again, making sure
that the object has been removed.
