2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE lock

Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº earlier in this section.
2. Turn the interior lamps on by turning the instrument
panel brightness control all the way up.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the interior lamps off to change the current
mode.
5. Turn the interior lamps from on to off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Automatic Door Locks
This feature allows you to customize the automatic
locking and unlocking of the doors when using the
shift lever.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off (Automatic door locking and
unlocking is disabled. You will always need to lock your
doors manually before driving to increase occupant
safety.)
Mode 2:Automatic Door Locking Only
·The automatic door unlock feature is turned off.
·Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
Mode 3:Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off
·Turn off the ignition with the transaxle in PARK (P);
all doors will unlock automatically.
·Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
Mode 4:Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle in
PARK (P)
·Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors
will unlock automatically.
·Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
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Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Press LOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Last Door Locking and Lockout
Deterrent
This feature allows you to customize the automatic
locking of the doors when exiting the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off (Doors will always lock
immediately when you press LOCK on the power door
lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.)
Mode 2:Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key
in the ignition with the driver's door open, you won't
be able to lock the doors with the power door locks.)
Mode 3:Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power
door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter
is used to lock the vehicle while any door or the
liftgate is open, you will hear three chimes. The doors
will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is
closed, all doors and the liftgate will lock.)
Mode 4:Both Features On (This combines
Modes 2 and 3.)
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Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Press UNLOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Remote Driver Unlock Control
This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press
UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter,
all doors and the liftgate will unlock.)
Mode 2:Remote Driver's Door Unlock Only (When you
press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry
transmitter once, the driver's door will unlock. When you
press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry
transmitter again within ®ve seconds, all doors and the
liftgate will unlock.)
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
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3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Press UNLOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Remote Lock and Unlock
Con®rmation
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to
customize the feedback received when locking or
unlocking your vehicle with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock
con®rmation are disabled.)
Mode 2:Exterior Lamps Flash Only
·When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will ¯ash to
let you know the command has been received.
·When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional
power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will ¯ash
to let you know the command has been received.
Mode 3:Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds
·When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound and your
parking lamps will ¯ash to let you know the
command has been received.
·When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional
power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will ¯ash
to let you know the command has been received.
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Mode 4:Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds (on
second LOCK press)
·When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will ¯ash to
let you know the command has been received.
The horn will sound and your parking lamps
will ¯ash if you press the LOCK button again within
®ve seconds.
·When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional
power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will ¯ash
to let you know the command has been received.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)4. Press LOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Content Theft-Deterrent System
This feature allows you to turn the content theft deterrent
on and off.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 4:Feature On (If anyone
opens a door or the liftgate while your content
theft-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and
your parking lamps will ¯ash for up to two minutes.)
Mode 3:Feature Off (Your content theft-deterrent
system is always disarmed.)
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off.
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3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off to change the
current mode.
5. Turn the parking lamps on, then off until you hear
the number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the
system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2 or 4
listed previously.
This feature allows you to customize the arming and
disarming of the content-theft deterrent system.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. The
key must be removed from the ignition when
you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent
system will not arm.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
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Mode 2:Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arm/Disarm Only
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key
must be removed from the ignition when you lock
the doors or the content theft-deterrent system
will not arm.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your remote keyless entry transmitter.
While this mode provides increased security, it can be a
problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is
damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while
the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The
content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for the
engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can no longer
disarm the system.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
žsystem,
OnStaržwill not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle
if it has been programmed to Mode 2.
Mode 3:Standard Arming and Disarming
·The system will arm when you lock the doors using
either power door lock switch while any door or the
liftgate is open and the key is removed from the
ignition.
·The system will arm when you lock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and
the key is removed from the ignition.
·The system will disarm when you unlock the doors
with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for
Entering Programming
Mode on page 2-62.
2. Insert your spare key fully into any door key
cylinder and turn it to the unlock position.
This step is necessary to prevent accidental
programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not
program this feature to Mode 2 without ®rst reading
Mode 2 entirely. The door key cylinder must
remain in the unlock position during
Steps 2 through 4.
3. Press the button with the horn symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
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4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current
programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.)
5. Press the panic button to change the current mode.
6. Press the panic button until you hear the number
of chimes corresponding to the mode selection
you want.
7. Remove your key from the door key cylinder.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
next in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, turn the key from
ACCESSORY to OFF and put the BCM PRGRM fuse
back into the instrument panel fuse block.
After programming a feature, you can exit the
programming mode at anytime. Also, if your vehicle is
equipped with the content theft-deterrent system,
remember to arm the system before exiting.
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