2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO keyless entry

Keys.............................................................. 89
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 90
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation.................................... 91
Doors and Locks.......................................... 98
Door Locks................................................. 98
Power Door Locks....................................... 99
Automatic Door Lock................................. 100
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 100
Lockout Protection..................................... 100
Trunk........................................................ 101
Windows...................................................... 103
Power Windows........................................ 104
Sun Visors................................................ 104
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 105
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 105
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 106
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 107
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 108
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 108
Ignition Positions....................................... 109Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 110
Starting the Engine.................................... 110
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 112
Active Fuel Management™
(5.3L V8 Engine).................................... 113
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 113
Parking Brake........................................... 117
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 118
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 120
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 120
Engine Exhaust......................................... 121
Running the Engine While Parked............. 122
Mirrors......................................................... 123
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 123
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.......... 123
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®.......................................... 123
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 124
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 124
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 124
Section 2 Features and Controls
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One key is used for
the ignition and the
driver’s door.
If you need a new key, contact your dealer for
assistance. In an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
on page 428for 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.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The remote keyless entry 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:
This device may not cause interference.
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:
This device may not cause interference.
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.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any remote keyless entry 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
or a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be unlatched from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m) away with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature you
can also start your vehicle with the remote keyless
entry transmitter. Your remote keyless entry
transmitter, with the remote start button, provides
an increased range of 195 feet (60 m) away.
However, the range may be less while the vehicle
is running. 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 can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 90.
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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, it may be started from outside
the vehicle using the remote keyless entry
transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” following
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 will ash once
to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through
the DIC, the horn will chirp when the lock button
is pressed again within ve seconds of the
previous press of the lock button. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 203for additional
information. Pressing the lock button may arm the
content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 105.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock
the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If
enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will
ash once to indicate unlocking has occurred. See
DIC Vehicle Customization on page 203. Pressing
the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 105.Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote StartRemote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for about one second to release the
trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for
this feature to operate.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and
release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn
signal lamps will ash and the horn will sound
three times. Press and hold this button for more
than two seconds to activate the panic alarm.
The turn signal lamps will ash and the horn will
sound repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
will turn off when the ignition is turned to RUN or
the alarm button is pressed again. The ignition
must be in OFF for the panic alarm to work.
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 additional
transmitters so they can also be re-coded to
match the new transmitter. Once your dealer has
coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle. The vehicle can have
a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it.
See Remote Key underDIC Operation and
Displays on page 187.
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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.
The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message in the vehicle’s DIC will display if the
remote keyless entry transmitter battery is
low. See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY”
underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 195
for additional information.
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. Use a at object with a thin edge into the
notch, located below the trunk release
button, and separate the bottom half from the
top half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery, but do not use a
metal object to do this.
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3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with
the positive side of the battery facing down.
Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent
type. Make sure the cover is on tightly,
so water will not get in.
4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter
together.
5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside of the vehicle.
If your vehicle has an outside temperature display,
during remote start this feature allows the
climate control system to default to a heating
mode during colder outside temperatures and a
cooling mode during warmer outside temperatures.
If your vehicle does not have an outside
temperature display, during remote start the
climate control system will turn on at the setting
the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was
last turned off.Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, requiring 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.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with
the remote start button, provides an increased
range of operation. However, the range may
be less while the vehicle is running. 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 can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 90for
additional information.
/(Remote Start):Press and release the lock
button and then press and hold this button to use
the remote start feature.
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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
turn signal lights ash or if the vehicle’s
lights are not visible, press and hold the
remote start button for at least four seconds.
The vehicle’s doors will lock. Pressing the
remote start button again after the vehicle has
started will turn off the ignition.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the vehicle
is running.
4. If it is your rst remote start since last driving,
repeat these steps while the engine is still
running for a 10 minute time extension.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote
start, and the engine is still running, turn the
key to the RUN position to drive the vehicle.If the vehicle is left running it will automatically
shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at
the vehicle and press the remote start
button until the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazards warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The remote vehicle start feature provides
two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine
running, or it provides one start with 10 minutes
of engine running that may be extended with
10 more minutes. If you press and release the
transmitter lock button and then press and
hold the remote start button, on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, again before the rst
10 minutes of engine running time has expired,
10 minutes are added to the remaining minutes.
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