2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

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Remote Keyless Entry System
Your vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock
your hatch/trunk lid, turn the panic alarm on and off and
disarm or arm your theft
-deterrent system. The system
has a range of about 30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle
on the driver's side and 20 feet (6 m) away on the
passenger's side. The range distance is as much as
100 feet (30 m) away.
Your vehicle comes
standard with two
transmitters, and up to
three can be matched to
your vehicle.
See ªMatching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicleº later in
this section.Your RKE system operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
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.

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If you ever notice a decrease in the remote keyless entry
transmitter range, try doing one of the following:

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 is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.

Check to make sure that an electronic device such
as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not
causing interference.

Try to resynchronize the transmitter. See
ªResynchronizing Your Transmitterº in this section.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.Operation
The driver's door will unlock when the UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed, or press UNLOCK again within 10 seconds to
unlock both doors. Also, by pressing the UNLOCK
button, it will automatically disarm your theft
-deterrent
system, depending on how the theft
-deterrent system is
programmed. If it's dark enough outside, your interior
lamps will come on.
Your memory settings will also be recalled when you
press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. See ªMemoryº in the Index for
more information.
The hatch/trunk lid will unlock when the button with the
trunk symbol is pressed, as long as the ignition is turned
to OFF.

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The system has a feature that makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your vehicle. If you leave your keys
in the ignition and attempt to lock the doors, the vehicle
will not lock and a chime will sound to remind you that
the keys are in the ignition. If the door lock is pressed
again, within five seconds, the doors will lock and the
keys can be locked in the vehicle. This system can't
guarantee that you will never be locked out of your
vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you.
Panic Alarm Button
When you press the horn button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the horn will sound. This panic alarm
button will allow you to attract attention, if needed.
If the horn alarm sounds, there are three ways to
turn it off:

Push the panic alarm button again on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.

Wait 90 seconds, and the horn will turn off by itself.

Turn the key to any position in the ignition,
except OFF.RKE Settings
You can adjust the settings on the system through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). You can change the
type of alarm used by the theft
-deterrent system.
See ªDriver Information Center Controls and Displaysº
in the Index for more information.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only three transmitters
matched to it.

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To match transmitters to your vehicle:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON.
2. Clear any warning messages on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) by pressing the
RESET button.
3. Press the OPTIONS button on the DIC several times
until the blank page is displayed, then press and hold
the RESET button for two seconds.
4. When the message FOB TRAINING is displayed,
push the RESET button once. The message
HOLD LK + UNLK 1ST FOB in the DIC
will be displayed.
5. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the transmitter simultaneously for 15 seconds.
6. When a transmitter is learned (matched), the DIC
will display FOB LEARNED and then prompt you
to learn the next transmitter.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each additional transmitter.
8. Remove the key from the ignition.The programming mode will shut off if:

You don't program any transmitters for two minutes.

You take the key out of the ignition.

You have programmed three transmitters.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about 18 months.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.

2-11 Replacing the Battery in the Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter
1. Insert a coin into the slot on the back of the
transmitter and gently pry apart the front and back.
2. Gently pull the battery out of the transmitter.
3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+)
side up. Use a battery, type CR2450, or equivalent.4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to put it
together so water won't get in.
5. Resynchronize the transmitter. (See
ªResynchronizing Your Transmitterº following.
6. Test the transmitter.
Resynchronizing Your Transmitter
Your RKE system uses a continually changing code
for increased security. Normally, the receiver in your
vehicle will keep track of this changing code.
If your vehicle does not respond to your transmitter,
do the following to determine what's wrong:
1. Get closer to the vehicle and try pressing a button
again. Your battery may be low. (If so, see ªBattery
Replacementº in the Index.)
2. While standing close to your vehicle, press the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on your transmitter at
the same time and hold for seven seconds. This will
attempt to resynchronize the security code in your
RKE transmitter.
3. When resynchronization is achieved, the horn
will chirp.

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Loss of synchronization will occur after transmitter
battery replacement or disconnection of the vehicle's
battery, fore more than three days.
If attempts to resynchronize your transmitter to the
vehicle are not successful, you may need to match the
transmitter to the vehicle. See ªMatching Transmitter(s)
to Your Vehicleº in the Index.
Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
To use the hatch/trunk lid release on automatic
transmission vehicles, your vehicle must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N). For manual transmissions, set the
parking brake. See ªParking Brakeº in the Index.
Press the button with the trunk symbol on it, located
at the left side of the steering column on the instrument
panel, to release the hatch/trunk lid from inside
your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry transmitter will also release
the hatch/trunk lid. See ªRemote Keyless Entry
Transmitterº in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch and you have
lost battery power, use the manual release cables to
open the hatch. To access the cables, remove the two
access panels located in the rear of the trunk area.
There is one cable located under each access panel.
(See ªRear Storage Compartmentsº in the Index
for more information.)

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Pull each cable straight down for each latch to release
the hatch.
If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible
top/hardtop and you have lost battery power, use the
manual release cable to open the trunk lid. To access
the cable, remove the center storage compartment lid
located in the rear of the trunk area. (See ªRear Storage
Compartmentsº in the Index for more information.)Pull the cable straight down to release the trunk lid.

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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch/trunk
lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the hatch/trunk lid open
or if electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body and
the hatch/trunk lid:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on BI
-LEVEL or VENT. That will force
outside air into your vehicle. See ªComfort
Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you put things in the hatch/trunk area, be sure
they won't break the glass when you close it.
Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down. You could
break the glass or damage the defogger grid.
When you close the hatch/trunk lid, make sure
you pull down from the center, not the sides.
If you pull the hatch/trunk lid down from the
side too often, the weatherstrip can be damaged.
NOTICE:
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear
storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk
area. If you do, the objects could damage
the underbody.