
Keys.............................................................. 87
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 90
Doors and Locks.......................................... 96
Door Locks................................................. 96
Power Door Locks....................................... 97
Delayed Locking.......................................... 97
Automatic Door Lock................................... 98
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock........ 98
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 98
Lockout Protection....................................... 99
Trunk........................................................ 100
Windows...................................................... 102
Power Windows........................................ 103
Sun Visors................................................ 104
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 104
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 104
PASS-Key
®III ........................................... 106
PASS-Key®III Operation........................... 107Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 109
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 109
Ignition Positions....................................... 109
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 110
Starting the Engine.................................... 111
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 112
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 114
Parking Brake........................................... 117
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 118
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 120
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 121
Engine Exhaust......................................... 122
Running the Engine While Parked............. 123
Mirrors......................................................... 124
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 124
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 124
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror.......... 124
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®.......................................... 125
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 125
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................... 126
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 126
Section 2 Features and Controls
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One key is used for the
ignition and all locks.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the key has a
bar-coded key tag. This tag may be removed
by your dealer before it is delivered.
The vehicle has the PASS-Key
®III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the
key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’sinstrument panel. The key will have PK3 stamped
on it. If a replacement key or an additional key
is needed, it must be purchased from your dealer
or certi ed locksmith.
Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start the vehicle. SeePASS-Key®
III on page 106for more information on
programming a new key.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 484
for more information.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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 modi cations to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in operating
range. This is normal for any RKE system. If
the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 90.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a quali ed technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be opened from about 3 feet
(1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If your vehicle
has the remote start feature, you can also start the
vehicle’s engine with the RKE transmitter.The following functions may be available with your
vehicle’s RKE system:/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of
this section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps may ash once to
indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may
chirp when the lock button is pressed again within
ve seconds from the previous press of the
lock button. See “FOB LOCK FEEDBACK” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 229for
additional information. If the vehicle has the
content theft-deterrent system, pressing the lock
button may also arm it. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 104.
RKE with Remote StartRKE without Remote
Start
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