Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / In Brief / Initial Drive Information / Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote trunk release.

With Remote Start Shown

Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for

Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks.

Press to unlock the driver door or
all doors.

Press Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization. to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization.

If equipped, press and hold or
Press and release to initiate vehicle to release the trunk.

Press and release to initiate vehicle
locator.

Press and hold for at least three
seconds to sound the panic alarm.

Press See Keys and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation. again to cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.

Starting the Engine

The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to START and then released when the engine begins cr ...

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle. ...

Other materials:

Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks 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 lock slot and turn it so the slot is ...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or ...

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
For vehicles with this feature, read the following section before using it. The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing red visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA al ...

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