2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO lock

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Interference from radio-frequencyidentification (RFID) tags mayprevent the key from starting thevehicle. Keep RFID tags away fromthe key when starting the vehicle.
The key is used for the ignition andall door locks.
Programming Keys
Follow these procedures to programup to eight keys to the vehicle.
Programming with TwoRecognized Keys
To p r o g r a m a n e w k e y :
1. Insert the original, alreadyprogrammed key in the ignitionand turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF andremove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds,insert the second originalalready programmed key in theignition and turn the key to theON/RUN position.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,and remove the key.
5. Insert the new key to beprogrammed and turn it to theON/RUN position withinfive seconds.
The security light will turn offonce the keys has beenprogrammed.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5ifadditionalkeys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see yourdealer to have a new key made.
Programming without TwoRecognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehiclewhen a recognized key is notavailable. Canadian regulationsrequire that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys arenot available, follow this procedureto program the first key.
This procedure will takeapproximately 30 minutes tocomplete for the first key. Thevehicle must be off and all of thekeys you wish to program must bewith you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key intothe ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The securitylight will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until thesecurity light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4twomoretimes. After the third time, turnto ON/RUN; the key is learned

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and all previously known keyswill no longer work with thevehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn toOFF. Insert the second key tobe learned and turn toON/RUN.
After two keys are learned, theremaining keys can be learned byfollowing the procedure in“Programming with TwoRecognized Keys.”
The key has a bar-coded key tagthat the dealer or qualified locksmithcan use to make new keys. Storethis information in a safe place, notin the vehicle.
See your dealer if a replacementkey or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,inspect the key blade for debris.Periodically clean with a brushor pick.
With an active OnStar subscription,an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunlock the vehicle. SeeOnStarOverview0397.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0393.
If there is a decrease in the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) operatingrange:
.Check the distance. Thetransmitter may be too far fromthe vehicle.
.Check the location. Othervehicles or objects may beblocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.See“Battery Replacement”laterin this section.
.If the transmitter is still notworking correctly, see yourdealer or a qualified technicianfor service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter functions maywork up to 60 m (197 ft) away fromthe vehicle.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System030.
With Remote Start (without
Remote Start Similar)
/:If equipped,/is used to startthe engine from outside the vehicleusing the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start032.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
If enabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC), the turnsignal lamps flash once to indicatelocking has occurred. If enabledthrough the DIC, the horn chirps

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whenQis pressed again within
three seconds. SeeVehiclePersonalization0139.
PressingQarms the vehicle alarm
system. SeeVehicle AlarmSystem036.
K:Press once to unlock only the
driver door. IfKis pressed again
within three seconds, all remainingdoors unlock. The interior lampsmay come on and stay on for20 seconds or until the ignition isturned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the turnsignal lamps flash twice to indicateunlocking has occurred. SeeVehiclePersonalization0139.Ifenabledthrough the DIC, the exterior lampsmay turn on. SeeVehiclePersonalization0139.
PressingKon the RKE transmitter
disarms the vehicle alarm system.SeeVehicle Alarm System036.
7:Press and release one time toinitiate vehicle locator. The turnsignal lamps flash and the hornsounds three times.
Press and hold7for at least
three seconds to sound the panicalarm. The turn signal lamps flashand the horn sounds repeatedly for30 seconds. The alarm turns offwhen the ignition is moved to ON/
RUN or7is pressed again. The
ignition must be in LOCK/OFF forthe panic alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmedto this vehicle will work. If atransmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased andprogrammed through your dealer.Each vehicle can have up toeight transmitters programmed to it.See your dealer for transmitterprogramming.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery in thetransmitter soon if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage displays in the DIC.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
To r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r y :
1. Separate and remove the backcover of the transmitter with aflat, thin object, such as a coin.

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2. Press and slide the batterydown toward the pocket of thetransmitter in the direction ofthe key ring. Do not use ametal object.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitterback cover top side first, andthen the bottom toward thekey ring.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.The climate controls and rearwindow defogger may alsocome on.
If the vehicle has heated seats andthe feature is turned on in vehiclepersonalization, the heated seatswill turn on during colder outsidetemperatures and will shut off whenthe key is turned to ON/RUN. SeeHeated Front Seats048.
Laws in some communities mayrestrict the use of remote starters.Check local regulations for anyrequirements on remote starting ofvehicles.
Do not use remote start if thevehicle is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remotestarted if:
.The key is in the ignition.
.The hood is not closed.
.There is an emission controlsystem malfunction and themalfunction indicator lamp is on.
The engine will turn off during aremote vehicle start if:
.The coolant temperature getstoo high.
.The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may beless while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System030orVehiclePersonalization0139.
Starting the Engine Using RemoteStart
1. Press and releaseQ.
2. Immediately press and hold/
until the turn signal lamps flashor for at least four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will turn on. Thedoors will be locked and theclimate control system maycome on.

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The engine will continue to run for10 minutes. Repeat the steps forone 10-minute time extension. Placethe key in ON/RUN to operate thevehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can beextended by 10 minutes, for a totalof 20 minutes, if during the first10 minutes Steps 1–2arerepeatedwhile the engine is still running. Anextension can be requested,30 seconds after starting.
Amaximumoftworemotestarts,or a single start with an extension,is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must beturned on and then back off to useremote start again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily openthe doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When adoor is locked, the handlewill not open it. The chanceof being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash isincreased if the doors arenot locked. So, allpassengers should wearsafety belts properly and thedoors should be lockedwhenever the vehicle isdriven.
.Yo u n g c h i l d r e n w h o g e t i n t ounlocked vehicles may beunable to get out. A childcan be overcome byextreme heat and can suffer
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Warning (Continued)
permanent injuries or evendeath from heat stroke.Always lock the vehiclewhenever leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enterthrough an unlocked doorwhen you slow down or stopthe vehicle. Locking thedoors can help prevent thisfrom happening.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k a d o o r f r o m t h e
outside pressQorKon the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter or use the key in thedriver door.
To l o c k a d o o r f r o m t h e i n s i d e , p u s hdown on the door lock knob. Tounlock, pull the door handle once tounlock the door and again tounlatch it.

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Power Door Locks
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
Similar
If equipped with power door locks:
Q:Press to lock the doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actuallocking of the doors untilfive seconds after all doors areclosed.
Delayed locking can only be turnedon when the Unlocked Door AntiLockout feature has been turned off.
WhenQis pressed on the power
door lock switch with the door open,achimewillsoundthreetimesindicating that delayed locking isactive.
The doors will then lockautomatically five seconds after alldoors are closed. If a door isreopened before five seconds haveelapsed, the five-second timer willreset once all the doors are closedagain.
PressQon the door lock switch
again, or pressQon the RKE
transmitter, to override this featureand lock the doors immediately.
Delayed locking can beprogrammed through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeVehicle Personalization0139.
Automatic Door Locks
If equipped, the doors will lockautomatically when all doors areclosed, the ignition is on, and theshift lever is moved out of P (Park)
for automatic transmissions orvehicle speed is above 13 km/h(8 mph) for manual transmissions.
To u n l o c k t h e d o o r s :
.PressKon a power door lock
switch.
.If equipped with an automatictransmission, shift thetransmission into P (Park)
.If equipped with manualtransmission, remove the keyfrom the ignition when parked.
Automatic door locking cannot bedisabled. Automatic door unlockingcan be programmed. SeeVehiclePersonalization0139.
Lockout Protection
When locking is requested with thedriver door open and the key in theignition, all the doors will lock andthen the driver door will unlock. Thiscan be manually overridden by
pressing and holdingQon the
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If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout isturned on, the vehicle is off with thedriver door open, and door lockingis requested, all the doors will lockand only the driver door will unlock.The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockoutfeature can be turned on or off usingthe vehicle personalization menus.SeeVehicle Personalization0139.
Safety Locks
If equipped, the rear door safetylocks prevent passengers fromopening the rear doors from insidethe vehicle.
Press{to activate the safety locks
on the rear doors. The indicator lightcomes on when activated. Thevehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0237.
If the indicator light flashes, thefeature may not be working properly.
Doors
Tailgate
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride
on the tailgate, even when the
vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate can
easily lose their balance and fall
in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving
vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in
aseatandusingasafetybelt
properly.
On vehicles with a lock on thetailgate, use the key to lock orunlock the tailgate. The power doorlocks will not lock or unlock thetailgate.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on itshandle while pulling thetailgate down.

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Fast Flash :Vehicle is unsecured.Adoororthehoodisopen.
Slow Flash :Alarm system isarmed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one ofthe following:
.Use the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.
.With a door open, pressQ
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarmsystem will arm, and theindicator light will begin toslowly flash indicating thealarm system is operating.
PressingQon the RKE
transmitter a second time willbypass the 30-second delayand immediately arm the alarmsystem.
The theft-deterrent alarm system willnot arm if the doors are locked withthe key.
If the driver door is opened withoutfirst unlocking with the RKEtransmitter, the horn will chirp andthe lights will flash to indicatepre-alarm. If the vehicle is notstarted, or the door is not unlocked
by pressingKon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-secondpre-alarm, the alarm will beactivated.
If a door or the hood is openedwithout first disarming the system,the turn signals will flash and thehorn will sound for about30 seconds. The alarm system willthen re-arm to monitor for the nextunauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To d i s a r m t h e a l a r m s y s t e m o r t u r noff the alarm if it has been activated:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the vehicle.
To a v o i d s e t t i n g o f f t h e a l a r m b yaccident:
.Lock the vehicle after alloccupants have left the vehicleand all doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with theRKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with thekey will not disarm the system orturn off the alarm.
Detecting a Tamper Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps threetimes, an alarm occurred previouslywhile the alarm system was armed.
Immobilizer
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0393.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passivetheft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to bemanually armed or disarmed.