2007 CHEVROLET AVEO lock

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it 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 modifications 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 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 91.
•If you are still having trouble, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualified technician
for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
You can lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors from
about 20 ft (6 m) away using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system:Hatchback
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock all of the
doors. If all of the doors and the trunk or liftgate are
closed, the hazard lamps will flash once and the
horn will chirp to indicate that locking has occurred
and that the theft-deterrent system is active.
K(Unlock):Press this button to unlock all of
the doors. The hazard lamps will flash twice
to indicate that unlocking has occurred and that
the theft-deterrent system is deactivated.
HatchbackSedan
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Sedan
n(Lock/Unlock):Press this button to lock all of
the doors. The hazard lamps will flash once
to indicate that locking has occurred and that the
theft-deterrent system is active. Press this
button again to unlock all of the doors. The hazard
lamps will flash twice to indicate that unlocking
has occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is
deactivated.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for approximately one second to
open the trunk.
The LED light, on the transmitter, will flash when
the buttons on the transmitter are pressed.
The lock and unlock buttons will not operate and
the theft-deterrent system will not activate
while the key is in the ignition.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE 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 five
transmitters matched to it.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A
child can be overcome by extreme
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heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 91.
To manually unlock the front doors from the
outside, insert the key and turn it toward the front
of the vehicle. To manually lock the doors from
the outside, insert the key and turn it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
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All doors, except for the driver’s door, can be
locked by pushing down the manual door lock and
then closing the door. The driver’s door can
only by locked from the outside by using the key
or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter.
From the inside, you can lock and unlock all of the
doors by pushing or pulling the manual door
lock located on each door.
Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle may be equipped with the central
door unlocking system. This system is activated
from the driver’s door.
From the outside, you can lock or unlock all the
doors by using either the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. From the
inside, you can lock or unlock all the doors
by using the driver’s door lock switch while the
driver’s door is closed.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors on
the sedan is not closed
properly while the
ignition is on, the door
ajar light on the
instrument panel comes
on and stays on until
the doors are closed.
If one of the doors on the hatchback is not closed
properly while the ignition is on, the door ajar
light on the secondary information center comes
on and stays on until the doors are closed.
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Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear
door security locks on
each rear door that
prevent passengers
from opening the
rear doors from
the inside.
Using the Rear Door Security Lock
1. Move the lever up to lock.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
Notice:Pulling the inside door handle while
the rear door security locks are engaged could
damage your vehicle. Do not pull the inside
door handle while the rear door security locks
are engaged.
The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened
from the inside while this feature is in use.
Opening a Rear Door When the
Security Lock is On
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Open the door from the outside.
If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or
older children who ride in the rear will not be able
to open the rear door from the inside. You
should let adults and older children know how to
cancel the locks.
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open
the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever down to unlock.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks can now be locked and
unlocked normally.
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Lockout Protection
This feature helps prevent locking the key in the
car. The driver’s door can only be locked with
the door closed. From the outside of the vehicle,
close the driver’s door and lock it using the key or
the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never
be locked out of your vehicle. Always remember
to take your key with you.
Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
trunk lid open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
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If you must drive with the trunk lid open
or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 122.
To open the trunk on your sedan from outside of
your vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder
and turn the key clockwise or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
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Liftgate (Hatchback)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you
must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System on page 150.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 122.To open the liftgate on your hatchback from
outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock
cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use
the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
Then pull up the handle above the license
plate to open the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, close from the center to
ensure it fully latches.
To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock
cylinder and turn it clockwise or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the
central door unlocking system or remote keyless
entry, if equipped. SeeCentral Door Unlocking
System on page 95andRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 91.
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