key CHEVROLET IMPALA 2001 8.G User Guide

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Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry 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,
and (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, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.

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Press UNLOCK once
to unlock the driver's
door and to turn on
the interior lamps.
(See ªIllumination on
Remote Activationº
in the Index for
more details).
Pause for about one second, then press UNLOCK again
within five seconds to unlock the passengers' doors.
To lock all doors, press LOCK. To release the trunk,
press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The shift lever must be in PARK (P) for
this to work.
Operating the remote keyless entry transmitter may
interact with the content theft
-deterrent system (if the
vehicle has this option). See ªContent Theft
-Deterrent
Systemº in the Index.Panic Alarm Button
This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing
a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the instant alarm to
work. When you press the horn button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps will flash, the
horn will sound repeatedly and your interior lamps will
illuminate attracting attention if you need it. The alarm
will continue until one of the following occurs:

You press the alarm button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter a second time,

the ignition is in ON or

an alarm period of 110 seconds has elapsed.
Transmitter Verification (If Equipped)
This feature provides feedback to the holder of the
remote keyless entry transmitter that a command
has been received by the keyless entry receiver. The
headlamps and back
-up lamps will flash on every lock
and the first unlock command, and the horn will sound
once for every lock and twice for the first unlock
command. Silent operation and other options may be
selected for this feature (see ªVehicle Customization
Settingsº in the Index).

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If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent
system, the first time the remote unlock is received,
three flashes and chirps will be seen to indicate an alarm
condition has occurred since last arming. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrent Systemº in the Index.
Illumination on Remote Activation
This feature provides interior illumination when a
remote keyless entry unlock command is received and
executed, the trunk release button is pressed or when
the panic alarm is activated. The interior lamps will
illuminate until the ignition is turned to ON or until an
illumination period of 40 seconds has elapsed or the
doors are locked with the power lock switch or the
remote keyless entry transmitter. If a door is opened
during the illumination period, the timed illumination
will be canceled, and the interior lamps will remain on
since a door is open.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry 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 your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
If you prefer, you can complete this procedure yourself.
See ªVehicle Customization Settingsº in the Index for
more information.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.
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.

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Trunk
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See ªComfort Controlsº in
the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key in
the lock and turn it. You can also press the car symbol
on your remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped).
Remote Trunk Release
You can also unlock
the trunk from inside
the vehicle.
Press the button located below the headlamp control
knob on the underside of the dashboard. The shift
lever must be in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release
button to work.

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Theft
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. 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 vehicle and open the driver's door,
you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your ignition and transaxle will be locked.
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
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and
take your keys. But what if you have to leave your
ignition key?

If possible, park in a busy, well
-lit area.

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.

Close all windows.

Lock the glove box.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.

Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.

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Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
Your vehicle may have the optional content
theft
-deterrent alarm system.
With this system, a light on the radio will flash.
This light reminds you to activate 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 the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The light on the
radio should come on and stay on. If you are using
the remote keyless entry transmitter, the door does
not need to be open.
3. Close all doors. The light on the radio will slowly
flash once the system is armed.
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 on with an
incorrect key. The horn will sound and the headlamps
and back
-up lamps will flash for approximately
two minutes.When the alarm is armed, the trunk may be opened with
the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you use the key
to open the trunk, the alarm will sound. The power door
lock switches are also disabled. You must use your
remote keyless entry transmitter or your key to unlock
the doors when the system is armed.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the trunk
is open and the key is removed from the ignition.
The light on the radio flashes quickly to let you know
when the system is ready to arm with the power door
lock switches. The light on the radio will stop flashing
and stay on when you press the bottom of the power
lock switch, to let you know the system is arming. After
all doors and the trunk are closed and locked, the light
on the radio will flash slowly to let you know the system
is armed.

2-20 Arming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote
keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is
not in the ignition. The light on the radio will turn on to
let you know the system is arming. After all doors and
the trunk are closed and locked, the light on the radio
will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know
the system is armed.
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 light on the radio will go off to let you know the
system is no longer armed.
The first time a remote UNLOCK command is
received, three flashes will be seen and three horn chirps
heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since
last arming.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key
to unlock the doors. The light on the radio will go off to
let you know the system is no longer armed.
Vehicle Customization Settings
Some of the convenience features can be reset or
customized to perform according to your preference.
Customization cannot be changed with the AM
-FM
stereo radio. See your dealer to have the settings
changed. The features you can program depend upon
the options that came with your vehicle. The following
list shows the features that can be reset or customized
along with the option you need to program that feature:

Settings (Available for All)

Oil Life Reset (Available for All)

Low Tire Pressure Reset (If Equipped)

Delayed Headlamp Illumination (Available for All)

Automatic Door Lock and Unlock (Available for All)

Remote Visual Verification (Available with Remote
Keyless Entry)

Remote Audible Verification (Available with Remote
Keyless Entry)

Content Theft Operation (Optional with Content
Theft System)

Trunk Jamb (Optional with Content Theft System)

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Horn Chirp On Timer (Available with Remote
Keyless Entry)

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming
(Available with Remote Keyless Entry)

Return to Original Factory Settings
(Available for All)

Exit Vehicle Customization Mode
Entering Programming Mode: To reset or customize
the features, you must first enter the vehicle
customization main menu. To enter the main menu, do
the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and the radio to off.
2. Press and hold the DISP button on the radio for at
least five seconds until SETTINGS is displayed.
3. Press the SEEK up or down arrows to scroll through
each available feature on your main menu.
4. Press the PREV or NEXT buttons to scroll through
the lower menu. An asterisk will appear next to the
item that is the current setting.The following information shows how to reset or
customize features after entering the main menu:
SETTINGS
-- Display Current Settings
OIL LIFE
-- Oil Life Reset: This feature allows you
to reset the GM Oil Life System Monitor after an oil
change, see ªEngine Oilº in the Index. Be careful not
to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other
than when the oil has been changed. It can't be reset
accurately until the next oil change. To clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL light from the instrument panel
cluster and reset the oil life monitor:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until OIL
LIFE appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. RESET will then be displayed.
3. Press the DISP button to reset. A chime will be heard
to verify the new setting and DONE will be
displayed for one second.
The CHANGE ENGINE OIL light is now reset.
You can either exit the programming mode by following
the instructions later in this section or program the next
feature available on your vehicle.

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AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock):
With the ignition in ON and the doors closed, this
feature allows the vehicle doors to automatically lock
and unlock when the driver shifts the transaxle into
and out of PARK (P).
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: OFF
-- Turns feature off.
Mode 2: LCK ONLY
-- Automatic door lock
on/automatic door unlock off.
Mode 3: DRVR UNL
-- Automatic door lock
on/automatic door unlock on (driver's door only).
Mode 4: ALL UNL
-- Automatic door lock
on/automatic door unlock on.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it
was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
AUTOLOCK appears on the display.2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. The new selection will be displayed
with an asterisk for one second.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verification): This
feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the
remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or
unlock the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: OFF
-- Turns feature off.

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Mode 2: ON -- One flash for each remote lock/two
flashes for each remote unlock.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle
to a different mode, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK up or down arrows, until
FOB LIGHT appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk
next to it. (If you do not wish to change the current
mode, you can either exit the programming mode
by following the directions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the DISP
button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the
new setting. A new selection will be displayed with
an asterisk for one second.If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent
system, the first time a remote UNLOCK command is
received, three flashes will be seen and three horn chirps
heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since
last arming. See ªContent Theft
-Deterrent Systemº
in the Index.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
FOB HORN (Remote Audible Verification): This
feature allows the horn to chirp when the remote keyless
entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: OFF
-- Turns feature off.
Mode 2: PARTIAL
-- One chirp for each remote LOCK
command/no chirp for remote UNLOCK command.
Mode 3: FULL
-- One chirp for each remote
LOCK command/two chirps for the first remote
UNLOCK command.