lock CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The system will allow you to lock your keys in the
vehicle if you didn’t leave them in the ignition. You
should, however, be able to use the transmitter to get
them out. After
26 seconds of no motion, the transmitter
shuts down to save the battery. Wait about
30 seconds,
then rock the vehicle. The transmitter should “wake up”
and unlock the doors.
This system can’t guarantee that you’ll never be locked
out of your vehicle. If the battery is low or if the
transmitter is
in a place where the signal can’t get to the
antenna, it won’t unlock the doors. Always remember to
take your keys with you.
PKE Settings
You can use the system for both doors or just the
driver’s door, or you can turn the system off.
Changing the Door Settings
1. Put the ignition key in the ignition, but don’t turn it
on.
2. Press DOOR on the transmitter until the door locks
cycle (about two seconds).
II’urning the System Off
1. Take the ignition key out of the ignition.
2. Press DOOR on the transmitter until the door locks
cycle (about two seconds).
To turn the system back on,
just repeat the steps.
To check that the system is off, turn on the ignition. The
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light on the Driver
Information Center should not come on. If the light does
come on for a second or two, then the PKE system
is
still on.
You can also check whether the system is on or
off by
closing the door and moving away from the vehicle
with the keys and transmitter.
If the doors lock, the
system is on.
If you are working around your vehicle and keeping
your keys with you, you might want to turn the
PKE
system off. If you don’t, the transmitter will keep
locking and unlocking your doors.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Matching Transmitter($) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, any remaining transmitters must
also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only three transmitters matched to it.
To match transmitters to your vehicle:
1. Move all transmitters out of range.
2. Turn the ignition key on.
3. Push TRIP OD0 on the Driver Information Center
twice.
4. Within five seconds, press and hold FUEL INFO
until the PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light
comes on.
5. Turn the ignition off, but leave the key in the
ignition. The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light
should begin to flash to show the system is in
programming mode.
6. Bring one transmitter into range. The light will stop
flashing and stay on to show that the code is stored.
7. Move the transmitter out of range. The light should
start flashing again.
8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 with each additional
The programming mode will shut
off if
transmitter.
0 You
don’t program any transmitters for two minutes.
0 You take the key out of the ignition or turn the
ignition on.
0 You have programmed three transmitters.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your key chain
transmitter should last about
18 months.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at 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 battery.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing Your Battery
1. Insert a screwdriver into the slot on the back of the
transmitter and gently pry apart the front and back.
2. Gently pry the battery out
of the transmitter using the
screwdriver.
3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+) side up.
Use a Duracell@ battery, type DL2450, or equivalent.
4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
halves are together tightly
so water won’t get in.
5. Test the transmitter.
Remote Hatch Release
Press the switch in your center console to unlock the
hatch from inside your vehicle. If you have an automatic
transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N) to use the switch. If you have a manual
transmission, you must set the parking brake before you
can use the switch when the vehicle is running. If you
have a manual transmission and the vehicle
is not
running, you may use the switch in any gear.
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Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
1 Although your Corvette has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we,know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there
are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
. When you park your Corvette and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear a tone 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
your ignition.
If you have an automatic transmission,
taking your key out also locks your transmission. And
’ remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your rear
storage compartment
or center console.
Lock the rear storage compartment and center
console.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
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SECURITY
Your Corvette has a
theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system,
the SECURITY light will
flash as you open the door
(if your ignition is off). This
light reminds you to arm the
theft-deterrent system.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
Passive Keyless Entry system. The SECURITY light
will come
on.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go off.
Now, if a door or the hatch is opened without the key or
Passive Keyless Entry system, the alarm will
go off.
Your horn will sound for three minutes, then it will go
off to save battery power. And, your vehicle won’t start.
The theft-deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the
doors with a key or manual door lock, or
if you lock the
vehicle after the doors are closed. If
your passenger stays in the vehcle when you leave
with the keys, have the passenger lock
the vehicle after
the doors
are closed. This way the alarm won’t arm, and
your passenger won’t set it off.
Always use your key
or the Passive Keyless Entry
system to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other
way will set
off the alarm. If you do set off the alarm
accidentally, there
are three ways to stop it:
Unlock any door with your key.
Put the ignition key in the ignition.
Use the Passive Keyless Entry system.
Testing the Alarm
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Make sure the rear hatch is latched.
Lower a window.
Arm the system.
Close the doors and wait five seconds.
Reach through the open window and unlock the door
from inside. The alarm should sound.
Turn
off the alarm.
If the alam is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index. If the horn does work,
but the alarm doesn’t
go off, see your dealer.
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Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
It
works when you insert or
remove the key from the
ignition.
PASS-Key uses
a resistor pellet in the ignition key that
matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine.
If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
during this time, the shutdown period will start over
again. This discourages someone from randomly trying
different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt
to make a match. 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 the key, wait three minutes
and
try again. If the starter still won’t work, wait three
minutes and try the other ignition key. At this time, you
may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with
the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle
does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your
Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the resistor pellet is damaged or 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 driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
If you lose or damage
a PASS-Key ignition key, see
your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet
Roadside Assistance Program at 1 -800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872).
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Corvette doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the
first 500 miles (804 km).
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions.
ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as you turn the top of it toward you.
OCK (B): The only position in which you can remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission. If you
have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can't be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the PARK (P) position.
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission, but does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this position if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed.
RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you
start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in the RUN position when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning and indicator
lights.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN
for normal driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and RUN
allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such
as the radio.
A warning tone will sound
if you open the driver's door
when the ignition is in
OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key
is in the ignition.
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If you have a manual
transmission, your ignition
lock has a key release
button. You must press the
button before you can
take your key out
of the
ignition lock.
CAUTION:
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause a colIision.
If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to
OFF. Don’t press the key release button while
the vehicle
is moving.
I NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn
it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch.
If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
With DAB, your power windows and the audio system
will continue to work up to
15 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to
OFF and neither door is opened. If a
door is opened, the audio system and power windows
will shut
off.
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There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You
or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before
starting the engine. Your Corvette has
a
brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you
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