2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE lock

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
Press the button on the
recognized transmitter to extend
the key blade. Insert the key
blade into the transmitter slot.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock
cylinder on the outside of the
driver door and turn the key to
the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.
3. Remove the recognized key and place the new transmitter into
the transmitter slot.
4. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter. 5. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press
K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP
button for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode. Replace the
plastic trim piece from the small
storage area.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter (Keyless
Access Vehicles Only)
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to five
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters you wish
to program must be with you. 1. Insert the vehicle key of the
transmitter into the key lock
cylinder on the outside of the
driver door and turn the key to
the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
The DIC displays will again
show REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

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3. With the vehicle in P (Park) orN (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ENGINE START/
STOP button. See Starting the
Engine on page 9-18 for
additional information about the
vehicle's keyless ignition with
pushbutton start.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
Key and Lock Messages on
page 5-30.
{Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter. The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the
transmitter to extend the key
blade.
2. Remove the battery cover byprying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade. 4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the battery
down until it is held in place.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear fog indicator light does not
come on during remote start. If the
vehicle has heated seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See
Heated Front Seats on page 3-5.

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Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-2.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.
2. Press and release
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The turn
signal lamps flashing confirms
the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received. When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps if a 10-minute
extension is desired. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Place the ignition to ON/RUN/
START.
Extending Engine Run Time
For a 10-minute extension, repeat
Steps 1–3 while the engine is still
running. An extension can be
requested, 30 seconds after
starting.
The remote start can be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.
For example, if the engine has been
running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off to use
remote start again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.

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Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
.The key is in the ignition (Key
Access) or if the key is in the
vehicle (Keyless Access).
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
.The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when slowing or stopping the
vehicle. Lock the doors to
help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock a door from
outside the vehicle, use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
From inside the vehicle, use the
power door lock switch or the
manual lock knob.
If equipped with Keyless Access,
pushing down the manual lock knob
on the driver door will lock all doors.
The doors can also be unlocked
from the inside by pulling the door
handle. Pulling the door handle
again unlatches the door.

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Keyless Access
If equipped, use the Keyless Access
system to lock and unlock the door.
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, press the
lock/unlock button. When unlocking
from the driver door, the first press
unlocks that door; press again
within five seconds to unlock all
passenger doors. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-3.
Power Door Locks
Q(Lock): Press to lock the doors.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock the
doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual
locking of the doors until
five seconds after all doors are
closed. Delayed locking can only be turned
on when the Open or Unlocked
Door Anti Lockout feature has been
turned off.
When
Qis pressed on the power
door lock switch with the door open,
a chime will sound three times
indicating that delayed locking is
active.
The doors will then lock
automatically five seconds after all
doors are closed. If a door is
reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will
reset once all the doors are closed
again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch
again, or press
Qon the RKE
transmitter, to override this feature
and lock the doors immediately.
Delayed locking can be
programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-36.

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Automatic Door Locks
When the doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) for an
automatic transmission, or the
vehicle speed is above 13 km/h
(8 mph) for a manual transmission,
the doors will lock.
To unlock the doors:
.PressK.
.For automatic transmissions,
shift the vehicle into P (Park).
.For manual transmissions and a
keyed ignition system, remove
the key from the ignition when
parked.
.For manual transmissions and a
pushbutton start system, turn the
vehicle off when parked.
The automatic door lock feature
cannot be disabled.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-36.
Lockout Protection
Keyed Ignition: When locking is
requested with the driver door open
and the key in the ignition, all the
doors will lock and then the driver
door will unlock.
This can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch.
Pushbutton Start: When locking
is requested with the driver door
open and the vehicle is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
all the doors will lock and then the
driver door will unlock. If the vehicle
is off and locking is requested while
a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for
RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is detected and the
number of RKE transmitters inside
has not reduced, the driver door will
unlock.
This can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch. Open/Unlocked Door Anti Lockout,
when ON, will unlock the driver door
if locking is requested while the
driver door is open. This feature can
be turned on or off using the vehicle
personalization menus. See
Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-36.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks

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If equipped, the safety lock is
located on the inside edge of the
rear doors. To use the safety lock:
1. Insert the key into the safety lockslot and turn it so the slot is in
the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by using the
power door lock switch, or by
using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in
the vertical position. Do the
same for the other door.Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See “Climate
Control Systems” in the
Index.
.If the vehicle has a power
liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9-26.

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Press the trunk release button to
open the trunk. The vehicle must be
off, or stopped with the parking
brake applied for manual
transmissions, or the shift lever in
P (Park) for automatic
transmissions.To open the trunk from outside the
vehicle, press
Yon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
or press the touch pad above the
license plate when the doors are
unlocked.
If equipped with Keyless Access,
the trunk may be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the
touch pad above the license plate
while the RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
{Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.