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Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote
keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key
is not in the ignition. The light on the radio will turn on to
let you know the system is arming. After all doors and
the trunk are closed and locked, the light on the
radio will begin ashing at a very slow rate to let you
know the system is armed.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors.
The light on the radio will go off to let you know
the system is no longer armed.
The rst time a remote UNLOCK command is received,
three ashes will be seen and three horn chirps
heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since
last arming.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key
to unlock the doors. The light on the radio will go
off to let you know the system is no longer armed.
Passlock®
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock®
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock
®is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock®
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with
a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition
lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled and
the engine will not start.
During normal operation, the SECURITY message will
be displayed after the key is turned to the ON ignition
position. SeeSecurity Message on page 3-48.
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY message
ashes, wait until the light stops ashing before trying to
restart the engine.
If the engine is running and the SECURITY message
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if
you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock
®
system is not working properly and must be serviced by
your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock®
at this time. You may also want to check the fuse.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104. See your
dealer for service.
In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-6for more information.
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ACC (ACCESSORY):This is the position in which you
can operate your electrical accessories. With the key
in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle will
unlock.
ON:This is the position to which the switch returns after
you start the engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in ON while the engine is running. But even when
the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate
your electrical accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights.
START:This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to ON for normal driving.
While the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you
to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door
while the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in
the ignition.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With Retained Accessory Power (RAP), your power
windows, audio system and sunroof (option) will
continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned to OFF and none of the doors is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position — that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If the engine doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down while you turn the key to START. Do this until
the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of
the key.
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The above graphic is displayed on your instrument
panel cluster.
Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle
vehicles while you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to
protect driveline components from improper operation.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P):This position locks your front wheels. It’s
the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can’t move easily.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, always set
your parking brake and move the shift lever to
PARK (P). SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 2-26. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 4-38.
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Vehicle Personalization
Some of the convenience features can be reset or
customized to perform according to your preference. The
features you can program depend upon the options
that came with your vehicle. The following list shows
features that can be reset or customized along with
those options.
Settings (Available for All)
GM Oil Life System Reset (Available for All)
Low Tire Pressure Reset
Delayed Headlamp Illumination (Available for All)
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock (Available for All)
Remote Visual Verication (Available with
Remote Keyless Entry)
Remote Audible Verication (Available with
Remote Keyless Entry)
Content Theft Operation (Available with Content
Theft System)
Trunk Jamb (Available with Content Theft System)
Horn Chirp On Timer (Available with Remote
Keyless Entry)
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming
(Available with Remote Keyless Entry)
Return to Original Factory Settings
(Available for All)
Exit Vehicle Customization Mode
Programming Mode
To reset or customize the features, rst enter the
vehicle customization main menu. To enter the main
menu, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON. The radio
must be off.
2. Press and hold the TUNE DISP knob on the radio
for at least ve seconds until SETTINGS is
displayed.
3. Press the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows to
scroll through each available feature on your
main menu.
4. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons to scroll
through the lower menu. An asterisk (*) will
appear next to the item that is the current setting.
The following information shows how to reset or
customize features after entering the main menu.
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SETTINGS (Display Current Settings)
This displays all current settings.
OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset)
This feature allows you to reset the GM Oil Life System
Monitor after an oil change. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-18. Be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE system
at any time other than when the oil has been changed.
To clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL light from the
instrument panel cluster and reset the oil life system, do
the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,
until OIL LIFE appears on the display.
2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the
submenu. RESET will then be displayed.
3. Press the TUNE DISP knob to reset. A chime will
be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will
be displayed for one second.
The CHANGE ENGINE OIL light is now reset. You can
either exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the next
feature available on your vehicle.
TIRE MON (Tire Ination Monitor Reset)
This feature allows you to reset the tire pressure
monitor after checking all tire pressures. SeeTires on
page 5-65. To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE
light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the low
tire pressure monitor, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,
until TIRE MON appears on the display.
2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the
submenu. RESET will be displayed.
3. Press the TUNE DISP button to reset. A chime will
be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will
be displayed for one second.
The low tire pressure monitor is now reset. You can
either exit the programming mode by following the
instructions later in this section or program the next
feature available on your vehicle.
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LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp
Illumination)
This feature allows the vehicle’s headlamps and parking
lamps to stay on for a xed amount of time after you
exit the vehicle, or for them to turn off immediately.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:OFF
Mode 2:30 SEC
Mode 3:60 SEC
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. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,
until LT DELAY appears on the display.
2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
(*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode by
following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.
3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,
through the modes to change the current mode.4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE
DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to
verify the new setting. The new selection will
be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.
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.AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door
Lock and Unlock)
With the ignition in ON and the vehicle’s doors closed,
this feature allows for the vehicle doors to automatically
lock and unlock when the driver shifts the vehicle’s
transaxle into and out of PARK (P), or to turn the
feature off.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:OFF
Mode 2:LCK ONLY – Automatic door lock on/automatic
door unlock off.
Mode 3:DRVR UNL – Automatic door lock
on/automatic door unlock on (driver’s door only).
Mode 4:ALL UNL – Automatic door lock on/automatic
door unlock on.
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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. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,
until AUTOLOCK appears on the display.
2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an
asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the directions later
in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,
through the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE
DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to
verify the new setting. The new selection will
be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.
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.FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verication)
This feature allows the exterior lights to ash when the
remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or
unlock the vehicle, or to program no verication.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:OFF
Mode 2:On – One ash for each remote lock/two
ashes for each remote 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. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,
until FOB LIGHT appears on the display.
2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an
asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the directions later
in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
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3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,
through the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE
DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to
verify the new setting. The new selection will
be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.
If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent
system, the rst time a remote UNLOCK command
is received, three ashes will be seen and three horn
chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred
since last arming. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-15.
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.
FOB HORN
(Remote Audible Verication)
This feature allows the horn to chirp when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock
the vehicle, or to program no verication.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:OFF
Mode 2:PARTIAL – One chirp for each remote LOCK
command/no chirp for remote UNLOCK command.
Mode 3:FULL – One chirp for each remote LOCK
command/two chirps for the rst remote UNLOCK
command.
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. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,
until FOB HORN appears on the display.
2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an
asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the directions later
in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
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