keyless SATURN RELAY 2007 User Guide

Power Door Locks
Your vehicle has power door locks.
The switches are
located on the driver’s
and front passenger’s
door. Press the top
of the switch to unlock
the doors and liftgate.
With the content theft-deterrent system, the
power door lock switch will not unlock the doors
until the system is disarmed. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 133for more details.
Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors
and liftgate. With the content theft-deterrent
system, the power door lock switch may cause the
system to arm. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 133for more details.
Delayed Locking
This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be
delayed until all doors have been closed for
approximately ve seconds.
To activate the delayed locking feature, do one of
the following:
Press the driver’s door power lock switch one
time while the driver’s door is open.
Press the passenger’s door power lock switch
one time while the passenger’s door is open.
Press the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter one time while any door
is open.
Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed
locking is active.
The doors may be locked immediately by repeating
any of the above actions more than one time.
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If your vehicle has power sliding door(s), you can
prevent power opening of the sliding door from
the passenger power sliding door (psd) activation
switch by pressing the psd second row passenger
override (deactivation) switch located on the
overhead console. SeePower Sliding Door (PSD)
on page 121.
If you want to open the sliding door while the
security lock is on, unlock and open the door from
the outside.
You should let adults and older children know how
the security lock works, and how to cancel the lock.
If you do not, adults or older children who ride in the
rear will not be able to open the sliding door from
the inside while the security lock feature is in use.
Canceling the Sliding Door
Security Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door
from the outside.
2. Push the security lock lever all the way down.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can open
and close the power sliding door(s) using
the switches inside your vehicle. You can also
operate the sliding door(s) with your remote
keyless entry transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry System on page 106.
{CAUTION:
Leaving your children or pets unattended
in your vehicle can be dangerous. They
could operate the power sliding door.
A child or others could be injured. Do not
leave children or pets unattended in your
vehicle.
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If you have a single PSD, this switch is located in
front of the passenger side sliding door. If your
vehicle has dual PSDs, the switches are located in
front of both sliding doors.
Power Sliding Door Operation
The power sliding door(s) will only open if the
transaxle is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not
have to be in PARK (P) to close the door(s).
There are several ways to open and close the
power sliding door(s).
If your vehicle has a single power sliding door,
press the top of the overhead console PSD
activation/override (deactivation) switch.
If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors,
press the top of the driver’s side and/or
passenger’s side overhead console PSD
activation/override (deactivation) switch.
Press the passenger PSD activation switch.
This switch will also stop a moving door
immediately.
Press the power sliding door button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
To manually open the power sliding door(s)
while the switch(es) are in the activation
position, pull and release the inside or outside
door handle to release the door latch. The
door will fully open.
To manually close the power sliding door(s)
while the switches are in the activation
position, pull the inside or outside door handle
or the edge of the door. Move the door
about 4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed
position and release it. The door will close
completely and latch.
If a power sliding door is locked, it cannot be
unlocked and opened using the overhead console
PSD switch(es) or the passenger PSD activation
switch(es). The power sliding door must either
be manually unlocked or unlocked using the power
door unlock switch located on the driver’s or
front passenger’s armrest, and then opened using
the overhead or passenger PSD activation
switch(es).
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The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be
used to open the power sliding door(s). If the
vehicle is locked, press the power sliding
door button(s) and all doors will unlock and the
sliding door(s) will open. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry System Operation on page 107.
If the power sliding door has been manually locked,
you must unlock the PSD before it can be opened.
Notice:If you leave the power sliding door on
when you go through an automatic car
wash, the door may accidentally open. Be sure
the power sliding door is turned off when
going through a car wash.
If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the
process of closing when you shift out of PARK (P),
a chime will sound. This is a warning that the
sliding door(s) is not completely closed. Also, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will indicate if
the door is open. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 241. Stop the vehicle and
close the door.
{CAUTION:
If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P)
and accelerate before the power sliding
door latches closed, the door may reverse
to the open position. A child or others
could fall out of the vehicle and be
injured. Always make sure the power
sliding door is closed and latched before
you drive away.
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To close the door(s) manually when the override
switch(es) is in the override (deactivation) position,
pull the inside or outside door handle and slide
the door all the way forward to the latched position.
To stop the door(s) immediately while the
door(s) is opening or closing, press the PSD
override (deactivation) part of the switch.
Pressing the PSD button(s) on the remote keyless
entry will open and close the door unless the
door has been manually locked using the
mechanical slider.
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or
not at all because of the following conditions:
A low voltage or dead battery
A disconnected battery
If the instrument panel PSD/fuse 21,
LHPSD/fuse 24 or RHPSD/fuse 25 are
removed or blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 512for
more information.If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding
door may need to be reset. If your vehicle has
the dual power sliding doors, both doors will have
to be reset. To reset a door, do the following:
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is
unlocked and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
3. If the power sliding door overhead console
switch is in the override (deactivation)
position, return to the activation position.
4. Open the sliding door using the remote
keyless entry transmitter, overhead console
switch, or passenger switch. Allow the door to
travel fully open.
If the door does not travel to the fully open
position, press the overhead console switch to the
override (deactivation) position and slide the
door fully open and closed. Check for foreign
objects in the tracks. Repeat the procedure starting
with Step 1. If the door resists travel to the fully
open position, see your retailer for service.
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Liftgate
To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use
the remote keyless entry transmitter. For more
information, seeRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 107.
You can also use the power door lock switch to
lock and unlock the liftgate.
Open the liftgate using the handle located above
the license plate. Once slightly opened, the
liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the
vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear
cargo area.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without
checking for overhead obstructions such as a
garage door, you could break the liftgate
glass. Always check to make sure the area
above the liftgate is clear before opening it.{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or
if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that
will force outside air into your vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm
system.
A light located on top of your instrument panel,
near the center of the vehicle next to the
windshield, will ash slowly to let you know that
the system has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the
power door lock switch.
Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries
to enter the vehicle without using the remote
keyless entry transmitter or a key, or turns
the ignition to RUN. The horn will sound and the
turn signal lamps will ash for up to two minutes.
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Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when the key is
removed from the ignition and you use the driver’s
power door lock switch, with the driver’s door
open or the passenger’s door power door
lock switch with the passenger’s door open to lock
the vehicle. If you would like to turn on power
door lock switch arming, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 261.
When the security light ashes quickly the system
is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are
closed and locked, the security light will begin
ashing at a very slow rate to let you know
the system is armed.
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the
ignition and you use your remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors. The security light will
ash to let you know the system is arming. If
you press the transmitter’s lock button twice within
ve seconds, the horn will sound. After all doors
and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security
light will begin ashing at a very slow rate to let
you know the system is armed.
Arming with Your Key
Your alarm system will arm when you use your
key to lock the driver’s door. The security light will
ash to let you know the system is arming.
After all doors and the liftgate are closed and
locked, the security light will begin ashing at a
very slow rate to let you know the system is
armed. If you would like your key not to arm the
system, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization
(Uplevel Only) on page 261.
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Arming Conrmation
If remote unlock conrmation is on, the turn
signal lamps will ash briey to let you know
when your alarm system has disarmed. If
you would not like the turn signal lamps to ash,
seeDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
on page 261.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
doors. The security light will stop ashing to let you
know the system is no longer armed.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use
your key to unlock the driver’s door. The security
light will stop ashing to let you know the
system is no longer armed. If you would like your
key not to disarm the alarm system, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 261.
PASS-Key®III
Your PASS-Key®III system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry
Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
PASS-Key
®III uses a radio frequency transponder
in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
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Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has
two buttons to manually turn it on or off. The dome
lamp will come on each time you open a door,
unless you turn on the interior lamps override
feature. SeeInterior Lamps Control on page 195.
Entry Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle is
illuminated so that you can see inside before
you enter your vehicle. The lamps will come on for
20 seconds if you unlock your door using your
key or the remote keyless entry transmitter and the
ignition is in LOCK. After 20 seconds have
passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The
lamps will turn off before the 20 seconds if you
do one of the following:
Lock all the doors using the key.
Press lock on the power door lock switch.
Press lock on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
When any door is opened, entry lighting is
cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while
any door or the liftgate is open, and slowly fade out
when all doors and the liftgate are closed.The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds
after all doors have been closed if they have not
been locked. SeeDelayed Lighting on page 196.
To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, see
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only)
on page 261.
Delayed Lighting
The delayed lighting feature will continue to
illuminate the interior for 20 seconds after all doors
have been closed, so that you can nd your
ignition and buckle your safety belt at night.
Delayed lighting will not occur while the ignition is
in RUN or ACCESSORY. After 20 seconds
have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade
out. The lamps will fade out before the 20 seconds
have passed if you do one of the following:
Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Lock all doors using the power door lock
switch or the key.
To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, see
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 261.
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