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Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
With this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors
or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, the numbers on
the back of your transmitter correspond to DRIVER #1
and DRIVER #2 on the DIC. For more information
seeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47.
W(Unlock):Press this
button to unlock the
driver’s door. Press it again
within ve seconds to
unlock all of the doors. See
“Security Feedback”
later in this section.
Pressing the unlock button may also illuminate the
interior lamps. SeeEntry Lighting on page 3-18.
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock all doors.
V(Trunk):Press this button to unlock the trunk
when the ignition is in OFF. It will also work when the
ignition is on, but only while the transaxle is in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N).
L(Instant Alarm):Press this button to make the
horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps ash for
up to 30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the
instant alarm button again or by turning the ignition
on. If your vehicle is equipped with the content
theft-deterrent feature, you may also turn off the instant
alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key.
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Personalization Features
The following features, if available on your vehicle, can
be programmed to each driver’s preference.
Automatic Door Locks:This feature programs
your door locks to automatically lock or unlock
when shifting in and out of PARK (P).
Security Feedback:This feature provides feedback
to the driver when the vehicle receives a command
from the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Delayed Locking:This feature allows for a
ve second delay in locking the doors after
the closing of the last door.
Perimeter Lighting:This feature provides for the
daytime running lamps (DRL), parking lamps and
the back-up lamps to turn on when the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
is pressed.
For more detailed information and programming
instructions, refer toDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-51for each individual feature listed above.
Security Feedback
This feature provides feedback when the vehicle
receives a command from the remote keyless entry
transmitter. Feedback is only provided if all doors are
closed, the ignition is off and the Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is inactive. One of the following modes
may be selected for each transmitter:
Mode 1:No feedback when locking or
unlocking vehicle.
Mode 2:Parking lamps, back-up lamps and the DRL
exterior lamps will ash twice when unlocking the vehicle
and ash once when locking the vehicle.
Mode 3:Horn chirps when all doors are unlocked
(second time the button is pressed) and when locking
the vehicle.
Mode 4:Parking lamps, back-up lamps and the DRL
exterior lamps will ash twice each time the unlock
button is pressed; the horn chirps when all doors are
unlocked. Parking lamps and the DRL exterior
lamps ash once and the horn chirps when locking
the vehicle.
The exterior lamps will not ash if the manual parking
lamps are on.
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Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
key and turn it clockwise.
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
The TRUNK release button
is located on the driver’s
door trim map pocket.
Push this button to open the trunk. The transaxle must
be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the remote
trunk release button to work.
To lock the trunk from inside your vehicle, insert the
master key and turn it clockwise to LOCK. The VALET
key will not work in this procedure.
Trunk Security Override
The remote keyless entry transmitter will unlock the
trunk even if the trunk release lockout switch is in LOCK.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk may damage it. Use the
emergency trunk release handle only to help you
open the trunk lid.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located near the trunk latch. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up
to open the trunk from the inside.
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Power Windows
The power window controls located on the driver’s door
armrest operate each of the windows while the
ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23. In addition, each
passenger door has a control for its own window.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s and front passenger’s windows have an
express-down feature. Pull the AUTO control back
all the way; release it and the window will lowerautomatically. To stop the window from lowering, pull
the AUTO control again. To partially open the window,
pull the AUTO control back slightly. To raise the
window, push and hold the AUTO control forward.
Window Lock Out
Press the LOCK button on the driver’s door armrest to
disable all passenger window controls. The driver’s
window controls will still be operable. If you have
a Driver Information Center (DIC), you can also set the
control to only lock out the rear window controls.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47.
Press the LOCK button again to allow passengers to use
their window controls.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the visor. The visors
can also be removed from the center mount and moved
to the side to block glare from the side.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
When you open the cover to the passenger’s visor
vanity mirror, the lamp will turn on.
Your vehicle may also have a lighted driver’s visor
vanity mirror.
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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. With
this system, the
SECURITY light, located
on the instrument
panel cluster, will ash as
you open the door if
your ignition is off.
This light reminds you to activate the content
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
To activate the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
SECURITY light should come on and stay on.3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off
after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed
until the SECURITY light goes off.
If a door is opened without the key or remote keyless
entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s
lamps will ash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds.
The lamps and horn will then turn off to save
battery power.
Remember, the content theft-deterrent system will not
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 with a door open, or with the remote
keyless entry transmitter. You should also remember
that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition
key if the alarm has been set off.
Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle should be locked with the
door key after the doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any
other way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm
by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you try
to unlock a door any other way.
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Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver’s
window and open the driver’s door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the
SECURITY light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
should set off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the
vehicle’s lamps ash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse,
seeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-88.
If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle’s lamps do
not ash, the vehicle should be serviced by an
authorized service center.
PASS-Key®III
Your PASS-Key®III 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.
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS-Key
®III uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
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PASS-Key®III Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key®III
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
®III is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
This means you do not have to do anything different to
arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert
or remove the key from the ignition.
When the PASS-Key
®III system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s
starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and
fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone
using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not
start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key
may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off
and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the fuse. SeeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-88. If the engine still
does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs
service. If your vehicle does start, the rst key may be
faulty. See your dealer who can service the
PASS-Key
®III to have a new key made.
It is possible for the PASS-Key
®III decoder to learn the
transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up
to 10 additional keys may be programmed for the
vehicle. This procedure is for programming additional
keys only.
Canadian Owners:If you lose or damage your keys,
only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key
®III to
have new keys made. To program additional keys you
will need two current driver’s keys. You must add a step
to the following procedure. After Step 2, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver’s key. Then
continue with Step 3.
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To program the new key, do the following:
1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it.
2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition
and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see
your dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF,
and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN
within 10 seconds of removing the previous key.
5. The SECURITY light will turn off once the key has
been programmed. It may not be apparent that the
SECURITY light went on due to how quickly the
key is programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart your
engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
®III system,
however, is not working properly and must be serviced
by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
®III system at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key
®III key, see your
dealer to have a new key made.
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one speed — fast or
slow — for the rst 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time your new
brake linings are not 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.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. SeeTowing
a Trailer on page 4-38for more information.
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