2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU alarm

V(Remote Trunk Release):The trunk or liftgate
will open when this button on the transmitter is pressed
and held. You can open the trunk with the transmitter
when the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The
interior lamps will come on for 10 seconds or until
the ignition switch is turned to ON.
7(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press this button
to locate your vehicle. The horn will chirp three times
and the headlamps and parking lamps will ash
three times. Press and hold the button for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm. The horn will chirp and the
headlamps and parking lamps will ash for two minutes.
Press the button again to cancel the panic alarm.
Programmable Horn Chirp
Through the DIC, you may choose whether or not to
have a horn chirp when you use the remote keyless
entry transmitter to lock or unlock the doors.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-46for 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 a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a
content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
Arming the System
With the ignition off, you can initiate arming of the
system by:
Pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter lock
button
Pressing the power door lock switch and the
driver’s door is open or
With the doors closed, turning the driver’s door key
lock cylinder toward the front of the vehicle.
The system will arm thirty seconds after all the doors
and the liftgate are closed.
If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed again
within ve seconds, the system will arm immediately.
The security light will turn on to indicate that arming has
been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security
light will ash once every three seconds and remain
ashing.
If the security light is ashing twice per second, this
means that a door or the liftgate is open.
If you don’t want to arm the system, lock the car with
the lock levers on the doors.
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Disarming the System
If the system is armed, you can disarm the system by:
Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter
Turning the ignition to ON or
Turning the driver’s door key lock cylinder once
toward the rear of the vehicle.
Once the system is disarmed, the security light will stop
ashing.
How the System Alarm is Activated
If the system is armed,
Opening the driver’s door will cause a ten second
pre-alarm chirp followed by a thirty second full
alarm of horn and lights.
Opening any other door or the liftgate will
immediately cause a full alarm for thirty seconds of
horn and lights.
If an alarm event has nished and all the doors and the
liftgate are closed, the system will re-arm itself.
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated by:
Pressing the lock button on the transmitter to
turn off the alarm. The system will also re-arm itself.
Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter to turn
off the alarm and disarm the system
Putting the key in the driver’s door key lock cylinder
and turning it to the rear of the vehicle to turn off
the alarm and disarm the system or
Putting the key in the ignition and turning it to ON
to turn off the alarm and disarm the system.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock and
lock buttons on the transmitter, that means the
content theft security system alarm was triggered while
you were away.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that may
be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your
warning lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will
see in the details on the next few pages, some warning
lights come on briey when you start the engine just to let
you know they are working. If you are familiar with this
section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often
gages and warning lights work together to let you
know when there is a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays
on when you are driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem, check the section
that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this
manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be
costly — and even dangerous. So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They are
a big help.
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Security Light
This light will come on
briey when you turn
the key toward start.
The light will stay on
until the engine starts.
If the light ashes while the ignition is off or during a
remote vehicle start, the PASS-Key
®III + system has
entered a tamper mode. SeePASS-Key®III + Operation
on page 2-20for more information.
If the light comes on continuously while driving
and stays on, there may be a problem with the
PASS-Key
®III + system. Your vehicle will not be
protected by PASS-Key®III +, and you should see
your dealer.If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent alarm
system the security light will also turn on to indicate that
arming has been initiated. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-18for more information.
Cruise Control Light
If your vehicle has
cruise control, this
light appears on your
instrument panel cluster
whenever the cruise
control is engaged.
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-43
Glove Box.....................................................2-44
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-9
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-87
Headlamps....................................................5-45
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamps Off in Park (P)...............................3-18
Headlamps On Reminder................................... 3-9
Headphones...................................................3-97
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hitches..........................................................4-43
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-40
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-41Hood
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-19
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank......5-30
How to Check................................................5-58
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................2-19
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-22
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................2-19
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
Hydroplaning..................................................4-20
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-40
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-41
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-28
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer.....................4-41
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-57
Information Mode (INFO Button)........................3-46
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