2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX Owners Manual

Changes or modications 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 97.
If you are still having trouble, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualied technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors may be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk or liftgate may be opened from
about 3 feet (1 m) up to 197 feet (60 m) away
with the remote keyless entry transmitter. If your
vehicle has the remote vehicle start feature,
you can also start the vehicle’s engine with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote StartRemote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the remote keyless entry system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry
transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in
this section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the
doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp
and/or the parking lamps ash when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the
vehicle’s doors. See “LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT
FLASH” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 225for more information.
Pressing the lock button may arm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 113.
K(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock
the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors, and the
liftgate will unlock. The interior lamps will turn
on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition
is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the
remote unlock feedback can be programmed to
have the horn chirp and/or the parking lamps ash
when the remote keyless entry transmitter is
used to unlock the vehicle’s doors. See “UNLOCK
HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 225for more information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark
enough outside, the vehicle’s high-beam
headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up lamps
will turn on each time the unlock button on
the transmitter is pressed. These exterior lamps
will stay on for 20 seconds, or until a door is
opened. See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 225.
Pressing the unlock button will disarm the
content theft-deterrent system, if equipped.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 113.
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V(Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release):The
trunk or liftgate will open when this button on
the transmitter is pressed and held for about
one second. You can open the sedan trunk or
the liftgate on the MAXX when the vehicle
is in PARK (P) or when the ignition is off.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button
may be used to locate your vehicle. Press and
release this button to initiate vehicle locate. The
horn will sound three times and the headlamps
and parking lamps will ash three times. Press
and hold the button for about three seconds to
initiate the panic alarm. The horn will sound and
the headlamps and parking lamps will ash for
30 seconds. Press the button again to cancel the
panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry 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
GM dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote
keyless entry transmitter should last about
four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter
will not work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works, it is probably time to change
the battery.
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The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the
vehicle’s DIC will display if the remote keyless
entry transmitter battery is low.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from
your body transferred to these surfaces may
damage the transmitter.To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter do the following:
1. Insert a at object, with a thin edge, into the
notch located below the vehicle locator/panic
alarm button, and separate the bottom
half from the top half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the battery and replace it with the
new one. Make sure the positive (+) side of
the battery faces up. Use one three-volt,
CR2032, or equivalent type battery.
3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure
the cover is on tight, so water will not get
inside the transmitter.
4. Test the operation of the transmitter with
the vehicle.
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Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote start feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle. It may also start the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and
rear window defogger. When the remote start
system is active and the vehicle has an automatic
climate control system, it may automatically
regulate the inside temperature. Normal operation
of the system will return after the key is turned
to ON. SeeAutomatic Climate Control System on
page 192for additional information.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have
the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote starting
of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.The remote start feature provides two separate
starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running time.
The remote vehicle start feature needs to be reset
after your vehicle’s engine is started two times
using the transmitter’s remote start button.
The remote start system is reset by inserting the
vehicle’s key into the ignition switch and turning it
to ON. SeeIgnition Positions on page 118for
information regarding the ignition positions on
your vehicle.
You can start your vehicle’s engine from about
197 feet (60 m) away. However, the range may be
less while the vehicle is running, and as a result
you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it
off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which may affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 96.
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/(Remote Start):If your vehicle has the remote
start feature, the keyless entry transmitter will
have a button with this symbol on it.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the transmitter’s remote start button until the
vehicle’s turn signal lights ash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine
is running.
3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle
has been driven, repeat these steps, while
the engine is still running, to extend the engine
running time by 10 minutes. Remote start
can be extended one time.After entering the vehicle during a remote start,
insert and turn the key to ON to drive the vehicle.
If the remote start procedure is used again
before the rst 10 minute time frame has ended,
the rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and the
second 10 minute time frame will start.
The engine will shut off automatically after
10 minutes, unless a time extension has been
done, or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to ON.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following. The parking lamps will turn off.
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle, and press the remote start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and then to OFF.
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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate
if any of the following occur:
The remote start system is disabled
through the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
The check engine light is on. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 212.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already
been provided.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start
feature are shipped from the factory with the
remote vehicle start system enabled. The system
may be enabled or disabled through the DIC.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 225for additional
information.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it will have the remote start ready
feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
If the keyless entry transmitter has a plus (+)
symbol on the back cover, your vehicle has the
remote start ready feature. You can lock or unlock
your vehicle from about 197 feet (60 m) away.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
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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 remote keyless
entry transmitter, if equipped. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the door.
From the inside, lock and unlock the door by
moving the manual lock knob down and up,
or by using the power door lock switches.
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