Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.
The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote trunk release.
With Remote Start Shown
The following buttons are on the transmitter:
(Lock): Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking.
See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization.
If the driver door is open when is
pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is
enabled through the vehicle personalization. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under
Vehicle Personalization. If the passenger door is open when
is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing may also arm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System.
(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver
door or all doors. See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.
For more information see “Remote Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization.
Pressing may also disarm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System.
or
(Remote Trunk Release): If equipped,
press and hold to release the trunk.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press
and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the
horn chirps three times. Press and hold
for at least three seconds to sound
the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds until
is pressed again, or the key is placed
in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
(Remote Vehicle Start):
If equipped, press and release and
then immediately press and hold for
approximately two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start.
The buttons on the RKE transmitter are disabled when there is a key in the ignition.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:
Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
Check the location. Other vehicles or obje ...
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter ...
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Radiator Grille Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
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Remove the front bumper energy absorber. Refer to Front Bu ...
Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement
Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
1
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Battery Charging
Special Tools
EL 50313 Battery Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Diagnostic Aids
For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a
voltage capability of 16 V.
The charging area should be well ventilated.
Do not charge a bat ...
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