2017 CHEVROLET SONIC keyless entry

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Liftgate (Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . . . 10Trunk Release (Sedan) . . . . . . . . 10Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Passenger Sensing System . . . 13Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20Bluetooth®..................... 20Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 22Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 24Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant features that may or maynot be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, referto each of the features which can befound later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter may work up to 60 m(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Key Access with Remote Start
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Press the key release button toextend the key blade. The key canbe used for the ignition and alllocks.
Keyless Access with Remote Start
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Press the button to release the key.The key can be used for all locks.
PressKto unlock the driver door or
all doors, liftgate or trunk.
PressQto lock all doors, liftgate or
trunk.
Lock and unlock feedback can bepersonalized. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
If equipped, press and holdYfor
key access, or pressXtwice for
keyless access, to release the trunk.

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Press and release7to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold7for at least
three seconds to sound the panicalarm.
Press7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
SeeKeys026andRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation(Keyless Access)031orRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation (Key Access)029.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold/
for at least four seconds or untilthe turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally afterentering.
When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
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.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start037.
Door Locks
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o moutside the vehicle:
.Use the key in the driver door tolock all doors or unlock thedriver door only.
.PressQorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.SeeRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation(Keyless Access)031or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (KeyAccess)029.
To l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m i n s i d e t h evehicle:
.PressQon the central locking
switch or on the driver doorswitch.
.Press the lock knob on the driverdoor to lock all doors and,if equipped, the liftgate.
To u n l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m i n s i d e t h evehicle:
.PressKon the central locking
switch or on the driver doorswitch.
.Pull the door handle. Pulling thedoor handle again unlatchesthe door.
.Lift the lock knob on the driverdoor to unlock the driver door.
SeeDoor Locks038.

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Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within1m (3ft) of the door being opened.
Press the button on the door handleto open. See Keyless AccessOperation underRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation(Keyless Access)031orRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation (Key Access)029.
Liftgate (Hatchback)
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e l i f t g a t e o r t r u n k
from the inside, pressQorKon
the central locking switch or on thedriver door switch.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) forautomatic transmissions. Formanual transmissions the parkingbrake must be engaged.
To o p e n t h e l i f t g a t e f r o m t h e
outside, pressKon the RKE
transmitter to unlock all doors, thenuse the touch pad.
SeeLiftgate (Hatchback)043.
Trunk Release (Sedan)
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e t r u n k f r o m t h e
inside, pressQorKon the central
locking switch or on the driver doorswitch.
To o p e n t h e t r u n k f r o m i n s i d e t h e
vehicle pressV.
To l o c k t h e t r u n k f r o m t h e o u t s i d e
pressQon the RKE transmitter.

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To o p e n t h e t r u n k f r o m o u t s i d e o fthe vehicle:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter
to unlock all doors, then use thetouch pad.
.Press and holdYfor key
access, or pressXtwice for
keyless access, on the RKEtransmitter.
SeeTr u n k ( S e d a n )041andRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (Keyless Access)031orRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation (KeyAccess)029.
Windows
Manual Windows
If equipped, use the window crankto open and close each window.
SeeManual Windows048.
Power Windows
If equipped, press or pull the switchto open or close the window.
The switches work when the vehicleis in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0187.
SeePower Windows048.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To a d j u s t a m a n u a l s e a t :
1. Pull the handle at the front ofthe seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release thehandle.
3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure it is locked inplace.
SeeSeat Adjustment053.

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26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (KeyAccess) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (KeylessAccess) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 37Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 40Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Doors
Trunk (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Liftgate (Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 44Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 45
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 47
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.

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{Warning
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
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Warning (Continued)
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
The ignition key, key rings, and RKEtransmitter, if equipped, aredesigned to work together. As asystem, it reduces the risk ofunintentionally moving the key outof the RUN position. If replacementsor additions are required, see yourdealer. Limit added items to a fewessential keys or small, light itemsno larger than an RKE transmitter.
Interference from radio-frequencyidentification (RFID) tags mayprevent the key from starting thevehicle. Keep RFID tags away fromthe key when starting the vehicle.

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Key Access with Remote Start
Shown
The key that is part of the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter canbe used for the ignition and alllocks.
Press the button on the RKEtransmitter to extend the key. Pressthe button and the key blade toretract the key.
Keyless Access with Remote Start
Shown
The key that is part of the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter canbe used for all locks.
See your dealer if a new key isneeded.
If the vehicle has an ignition, and itbecomes difficult to turn the key,inspect the key blade for debris.
If you are locked out of the vehicle,seeRoadside AssistanceProgram0311.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0317.
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.