key CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G User Guide

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If you are working around your Corvette
and are- keeping your keys with you,
you rnight want to turn the Passive
Keyless Entry system off to prevent the
transmitter
from activating the locks.
You also might want to turn the system
off if you have a passenger remaining in
the vehicle. If the passenger leaves the
vehicle with the dm arme.d, he or she
might
set it off.
Enabling the Passive Keyless Entry
System:
To turn .the Passive Keyless Entry
system: on again, simply follow steps 1
through 3'under Turning the- Passive:
Keyless Entry System Off.
There-are two ways to make sure that
the passive feature is on. Either turn- the
ignition on and check to see' that the
PASSTvlE KE%LESS ENTRY light on
the Driver Infomation Center comes
on-for two seconds, or shut the doors.
and walk away from the vehicle with
the keys and transmitter. If the PKE
system is on,.the doors.will lock.
Passive Keyless Entry Safety
Features
This system makes it d.Scult for you to
lock-your keys in the vehicle. If the keys
are left In the ignition and you lock-the
doors, the system dl1 automatically
unlock the doors as
soon as they close.
Also, this system will not lock the doot
&er the transmitter has moved out of
range until the key is removed from the
ignition and the.-driver's
door has been
opened. When using this system, you.
should become aware of the:ham ale-rt
once the doors
lock automatically. If
you have left your keys. in the ignition,
the horn will .not souhd. Be sure to, lock
the doors ,once- you have removed the
key
from the ignition.

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Passive Keyless Enfry Safety
Features (CONT.)
If you have your keys and the h.om does
not sound, check to see’if the passive.
feature is.enabled.
If the system is
enabled and the horn still won’t sound,
see your dealer for -assistance.
The transmitter
shuts down after 21
seconds without movement to
maximize battery life. If. you’ve lpclted
your keys in the vehicle, but didn’t leave
them
in the ignition, wait 25 seconds,
then rock the vehicle.
A motion
detector inside the. transmitter
will send
a si-gnal to “wake up’’ the vehicle, which
will then unlock the doors.
It is still possible to lock your lreys in
the vehicle if the transmitter’s battery is
low, or if it is in a location where a
signal
can’t be received, .For your
convenience, a€ways take your keys
with.you.
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-Matching Transmitter(§) to Your
Vehicle
Your Corvette comes equipped from the
-factory with one Passive
Keyless Entry
system transmitter. Additional
transmitters
may be purchased through
your- dealer. Each Bey chain transmitter
is coded to prevent
another transmitter
from unlocking
your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement
can be purchasdthrough
your dealer. Remember to bring the-
remaining. transmitter
(s) with you when
you
go to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter
to
your vehicle, the remaining
transmitter(s)
must aIso be matched.
‘Once the new transmitter
is coded, the
lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle.
Programming Transmiff ers
The Passive Keyless Entry system
allows up to thee transmitters
to be
matched to
your Corvette. Each
transmitter has its
own code. To
operate with your~particular vehicle, the
code needs
to be programmed into the
system.
To Engage the Pmgramming Mode:
1 I Move all transmitters out of range.
2. Turn.the ignition key on.
3. Push the TRIP ODO button on the
Driver Information Center twice.
4. Within five seconds, press and hold
the FUEL INFO button on the
Driver Inforfiation Center until the
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light
comes on and stays on. --
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off
position, but leave the key in the
ignitiofi..

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light should flash once per second
signaling that the system is ready to
program the first transmitter.
The
number of times the light flashes
corresponds to the number ofthe
transmitter you're programming
(once
-per second-for the..first trarrsmitter,
twice per
second for the second
transmitter,
and three times per second
for the- third transmitter).
Programming a Transmitter:
1. Bringa transmitter into range.
2. 'The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY
light will come on-and stay an,
signaling that-the code has been
stored..
3. Move, the transmitter out of range.
The system light will flash again and
the system is ready for the next
transmitter.
4. You can turn of€ the. pograrnming,
node by removing the ley from the
ignitipn or
by turning the ignition on.
Turning uff the programming. mode
before you pro-gram my transmitters
will-not
.cancel-any transmitter codes
akeady programmed into the system.
Bringing
m&e than one transmitter
into
range at :a time will make it
difficult
for the system to search-for
individual
codes.
The program-ming: mode will shut off
after two minutes Z
you have not programed any
-* ~l;ou have taken the key out of the
after three transmitters have been
If a transmitter is lost or stden, a
replacement can be .purchased through
yourdealer.
If .fewer-than three transmitters are
programmed, only those transmitters
will work with your vehicle.
When the.first transmitter is
programmed,
all prev.ious transmitter
codes.,wiU be erased. So when , , ,
pto'grmming a new transmitter,~d
other transmitters must
be
.reprogrammed. transmittegs,
ignition, or
programmed.
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Baff ery Replacement
Under normal use., the batteries in your
key chain.tramnitter should last about
eighteen months.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the
transmitter won’t workat
the normal
range in any location. If you have to get
close to your vehicle before the
transmitter
works, it’s probably time to
change the batteries.
To Replace Yaw Battery:
1. Gently pry the back of the transmitter
Off.
2. Gently push back the batteryretainer
and remove the battery (DL2450 or
equivalent),
-3. Replace the battery by placing the
negative side
down first.
4. Replace the transmitter covmand
squeeze the
two halves together.
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially
in
some cities. Although yo.ur Corvette
$as a number
of theft deterrent features,
we how that nothi-ng we put on it can
make it impossible to steal. However,
there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition: If you walk awgy
from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’-s ;an.easy target far joy riders or
professional thieves-so don’t do it.
When you park your Corvette and
open the driver’s door, you’ll heat a
chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with
you.
Always do this. Your steering
wheel will be locked, and so will yo.ur
ignition.
I€ you have-an autbmatic
transmission,,
taking your key out also
locks your transmission-. And
remiember to lock the doors.

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Universal Theft Deterrent
Your Corvette has a theft, deterrent
darm system. Witb-this syitm, the
SECvrriI'IY light will flash..as you open
the door (if yam ignition is off).
This light 1.ernind.s you. tsar..m the theft
deterrent: system.
Here's 'How tu Ro It:
I. open the doQr;
2. Lock the door with the. p.ower.door
lock switch or Passive LQyless Entry
System. The SECURITY light should
come on and stay on,
light should go off.
3. Close -all door$* .The: SECURITY
If a door or the hatch is opened without
ths key or Passive Keyfe'ss Entry
systm, the alarm will go off.
Your vehicle's horn will sound for thee
minutes, then WilLgo .off to save battery
power. And, your vehiclewill not start.
Remember, the theft deterrent sys-tem
won't arm if you lock the doors with, a.
key ox manual. 4oor lock. It ms only if
you use a power door io& switch or.
'Passive Key]ess Entry system.

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If you set off the alarm by accident,
unlock any door with your key, or insert
the ignition key in the ignition. You can
also turn
off the alarm by using,the
Passive Keyless Entry system.
The alarm won't stop if you try to
uniock a door any other way.
How to Test the Alarm:
Follow these steps .to test your alarm
System:
1 Make sure that the rear hatch is
2. Leave -a window down.
3. Arm the system as explained
4. Close the doors and wait five seconds.
5. Reach in though the window, unlock
the door from inside the vehicle, and
open the door. The alarm should
sound.
6. Shut off the alarm by using the. door
key to uniock either door from the
outside of.the vehicle, or insert the
key in the ignition.
latched.
previously.

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If the atarm does not sound when it
should, check to see- if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace
the
fuse, see the Index under Pus@ G
Circuit Breukers .
To reduce the possibility af theft,
always arm the theft deterrent system
when leavh.lg your vehicle.
PASS-Key'"
Your vehicle is. equipped with the
PASS-Key'"
(Personalized Automotive
Security -System) theft deterrent system.
PASS-Key" is:a passive theft deterrent
System. This m-eans ygu don't have to
do- anything different to amn or disarm
the system. It worlrs when you insert m
remove the key ~~QI-II the ignition.
PASS-Key'" uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in
your vehicle. Whenthe
PAS.S-Key'" system. senses
thgt
someone is using the.wrong key, it
shuts dom the vehiWs starter md he1
systems. For about the minutes, the
starter
won't work and hel won't go to
the engine. If someone tries to start
your vehicle again or uses another key
during this- time, the shutdmvn period
will startxmt again. This discourage$
someonefrom rmdosnly wing different
keys with different resistor pellets in an
-attempt to make a match.

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PASS-K~Y'"~(CC~NTJ
The.ignition key must be clean-and dry
before it's inserted-in the ignition or the
engine
may not start. If the SECURITY
light comes on, the key may be dirty or
wet.
If this happens and the starter.won't
work; turn the ignition off. 'Clean and
dry tkkey, wait three ,minutes and try
again. If the starter still won't work,
wait
three minutes and try the other
iation key. At this time, you may also
want to &e& the' fuse&. (see the Index
under Fuses C Circuit Brg~kers). I€ the
.- staer won't work with the other key,
ymr vehicle needs service. If your
vehicle does start, the fkst ignition key
may be faulty. See your Chevrolet
d.ealer
or a locksmith who. can service
the PA.SS-Kcy;"
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However, if you accidentally use a key
that has a damaged or missing.resistor
pellet,
you will see no SECURITY
light. You don't have to wait three.
minutes before.trying the proper key.
If the -resistor pellet is damaged m
missing, the-starter won't work. Use the
other ignition key, and see your
Chevrolet dealer or-a locksmith who
can service the PASS-Key" to have a
new key made.
If the SECURITY light comes on while
dri+ing, have your vihicle serviced 'as
suon as possible.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key'"
ignition key, see .your Chevrolet dealer
or a locksmith who can service PASS-
Key. TM
Engine Power Key
(LT5 ENGINE ONLY)
.This key is used in the engine power
switch. -See the Index under Engirie
Power Switch.

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With this feature the: power windows
will continue to work and the radio will
continue
to play .up,to 15 minutes after
the ignitiorikey is turned to the Off
position and: removed. DAB will shut
off when you open the ,driver’s or
passenger’sdoor.
illuminated Entry System
A photo cell will activate your :courtesy
lights in low light levels, when you
unlock your do-ors with the door key or
with the Pawive Keyless Entry
,transmitter.
The courtesy lights inside your vehicle
will
go on. These lights will go off after
about 30 seconds, or when you start
your engine.
Remote Hatch Release COUPE^
Push-down. on the hatch release button
loated
on the rear ofthe driver’s door,
to release the hatch. This button will
work with the dooi. open and with the
transmission (automatic
ar manual) in
any gear.
In addition, YQU can release the hatch
with the Passive Keyless
Entry
transmitter when the transmission is.. in
P (Park) or N (Neutral), and the
ignition
is off.

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GIove Box
Use the door key to lock and udoclr the
glove box. To open, pinch the handle,
then lift up.