2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO keyless entry

If the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
is pressed, but a door is open, the horn will chirp
six times. Close the open door and the system will be
activated.
If a locked door is not opened using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, or by OnStar
®, the alarm will go off.
The front turn signal lamps will ash for two minutes,
and the horn will sound for two minutes, then will turn off
to save the battery power.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not activate if
you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock,
or power door lock switch. The system can only
be activated using the remote keyless entry transmitter,
or by OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-39
for additional information. 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 the remote keyless entry
transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set
off the alarm.If you set off the alarm by accident, you can turn off the
alarm by pressing unlock on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you try to
unlock a door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by
locking the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
2. Unlock the door with the manual door lock and
open the door. This should set off the alarm.
3. To turn the alarm off, press the unlock button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter or start the
engine.
If the alarm does not sound when it should but the
lights ash, check to see if the horn works. The horn
fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, seeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-99.
If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not
ash, see your dealer for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry Feedback
This feature allows you to program your remote keyless
entry feedback to a preferred setting.
To set your choice for this feature, perform the following
steps:
1. With the engine off, turn the key to LOCK. Do not
remove the key from the ignition.
2. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the
remote keyless entry transmitter at the same time.
Hold both buttons until the DIC display shows
the current remote keyless entry feedback mode.
3. To view the next available mode, press and hold
the reset stem for approximately two seconds.
Release the reset stem and press and hold again
to view each mode.
4. Once the desired mode is shown on the DIC
display, briey press the reset stem to set your
choice. The DIC display will then clear.
The following are the available modes:
RFA 1 (default):This mode ashes the parking lamps
when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
RFA 2:This mode ashes the parking lamps and
sounds the horn when you press the lock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter.This mode also ashes the parking lamps when
you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
RFA 3:This mode ashes the parking lamps and
sounds the horn when you press the lock or unlock
buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
RFA 4:This mode disables remote keyless entry
feedback. There will be no feedback when you press
the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Language
This feature allows you to choose the language in which
the DIC display will show information.
To set your choice for this feature, perform the following
steps:
1. With the engine off, turn the key to ON.
2. Press and release the reset stem until the language
is shown on the DIC display.
3. To view the next available language, press and
hold the reset stem for approximately two seconds.
Release the reset stem and press and hold
again to view each language. You can choose from
English (default), Spanish (United States only) or
French (Canada only).
4. Once the desired language is shown on the DIC
display, briey press the reset stem to set your
choice.
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-58
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-53
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-17
Dome........................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-17
Exterior......................................................3-13
Exterior Cargo.............................................3-16
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Interior.......................................................3-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System......................1-48, 1-49
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-26
Airbag Readiness........................................3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-29
Battery Warning..........................................3-27
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Cruise Control.............................................3-34
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-35
Highbeam On.............................................3-34
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
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R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-27
Radios..........................................................3-42
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-43
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-72
Care of Your CDs........................................3-71
Radio with CD............................................3-46
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-60
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-42
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-71
Understanding Reception..............................3-71
Rear Axle......................................................5-44
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Doors....................................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-29
Rear Seat Operation.................................1-8, 1-10
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-26
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-42
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-36
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-35
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-35Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-41
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-48
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-69
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-50
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-75
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-24
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-40
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-34
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