keyless CHEVROLET IMPALA 2005 8.G User Guide

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 ashing 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 rst time a remote UNLOCK command is received,
three ashes 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.
Passlock®
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock®
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock
®is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock®
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with
a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition
lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled and
the engine will not start.
During normal operation, the SECURITY message, on
the instrument panel cluster, will be displayed after
the key is turned to the ON ignition position. See
Security Message on page 3-46.
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY message
ashes, wait until the light stops ashing before trying to
restart the engine.
If the engine is running and the SECURITY message
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if
you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock
®
system is not working properly and must be serviced by
your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock®
at this time. You may also want to check the fuse.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-99. See your
dealer for service.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for
more information.
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Vehicle Personalization
Some of the convenience features can be reset or
customized to perform according to your preference.
Features you can program depend upon the options
that came with your vehicle. The following list shows
features that can be reset or customized along with
the options.
Settings (Available for All)
Engine Oil Life System 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 Verication (Available with Remote
Keyless Entry)
Remote Audible Verication (Available with Remote
Keyless Entry)
Content Theft Operation (Optional with Content
Theft System)
Trunk Jamb (Optional with Content Theft System)
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
Programmable Modes
To reset or customize the features, rst enter the
vehicle customization main menu. To enter the main
menu, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON. The radio must
be off.
2. Press and hold the TUNE or DISP knob on the
radio for at least ve seconds until SETTINGS
is displayed.
3. Press the SEEK or PSCAN 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.
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Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN 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
TUNE/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 Verication)
This feature allows the exterior lights to ash when the
remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or
unlock the vehicle or to program no verication.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:OFF
Mode 2:ON — One ash for each remote
lock/two ashes for each remote unlock.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN 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.
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3. Scroll, using the PREV or NEXT buttons, through
the modes to change the current mode.
4. With your preference displayed, press the
TUNE/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 rst time a remote UNLOCK command
is received, three ashes will be seen and three horn
chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred
since last arming. SeeTheft-Deterrent Systems on
page 2-14.
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 Verication)
This feature allows the horn to chirp when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock
the vehicle or to program no verication.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: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 rst remote UNLOCK
command.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN up or down arrows,
until FOB HORN 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.
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TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb)
This feature allows the content theft system trunk lock
sensor to be disabled or enabled.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:TRNK OFF
Mode 2:TRNK ON
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN up or down arrows,
until TRNKJAMB 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
TUNE/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.
CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer)
This feature allows you to choose between short or long
horn chirp sounds when the remote keyless entry
transmitter is used.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:SHORT
Mode 2:LONG
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN up or down arrows,
until CHIRP 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.
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4. With your preference displayed, press the
TUNE/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.
ORIG. SET
(Return to the Original Settings)
This feature allows you to return all feature
customization settings back to their original factory
settings. To reset, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN up or down arrows,
until ORIG. SET appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. SET ALL will appear.
3. With your preference displayed, press the
TUNE/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 original factory settings are 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.
FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter Programming)
This feature allows you to match the remote keyless
entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match the
transmitter, do the following:
1. Scroll, using the SEEK/PSCAN up or down arrows,
until FOB PROG appears on the display.
2. Press the PREV or NEXT button to enter the
submenu. BEGIN will be displayed.
3. Press the TUNE/DISP button to start programming.
When the message PUSH FOB ashes, press and
hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the rst
transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds. A chime
will be heard to verify the transmitter is learned.
4. Repeat Step 3 for each additional transmitter.
The transmitter is programmed now. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode)
This feature allows you to exit the vehicle customization
programming. To exit, do the following:
Scroll until EXIT appears on the display.
Press the TUNE/DISP button to exit programming.
A chime will be heard to verify the exit.
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To turn the fog lamps on, press the FOG button. A light
will come on in the button to let you know that the
fog lamps are on. Press the FOG button again to turn
the fog lamps off.
The ignition must be ON and the parking lamps must be
on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamps will go off while you change to high-beam
headlamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for the instrument panel lights is located on
the exterior lamps control. Your parking lamps must
be on for this feature to work. Turn the control clockwise
to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps come on.
These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for
you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also
turn these lamps on by turning the exterior lamps control
all the way clockwise.
Dome Lamp
If your vehicle has this feature, the dome lamp will
come on when you open a door. You can also turn this
lamp on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise
as far as it will go. Vehicles that have the optional
sunroof do not have a dome lamp.
Entry Lighting
Your vehicle may be equipped with courtesy lamps that
will come on and stay on for a set time whenever
you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).
If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open
and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after
you close it. If you press UNLOCK and don’t open
a door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds.
Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming.
With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just turn off at the
end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim after the
delay time until they go out. The delay time is canceled if
you turn the ignition key to ON or press the power door
lock switch. The lamps will dim right away.
When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive,
which means the courtesy lamps won’t come on unless
a door is opened.
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Passenger’s Side
Some fuses are in a fuse
block at the end of the
instrument panel on
the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. Pull off
the cover labeled FUSES
to expose the fuses.
Fuses Usage
RH HTD ST Passenger Heated Seat
PWR DROP Accommodated Device
B/U LP Back-Up Lamps
DIC/RKEDriver Information Center, Remote
Keyless Entry, HVAC
TRK/ROOF
BRPTrunk Lamps, Headliner Lamps
HVAC BLO HVAC Blower Relay
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-66
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-27
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-49
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-61
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-19
Courtesy....................................................3-17
Dome........................................................3-17Lamps (cont.)
Exterior......................................................3-14
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Reading.....................................................3-18
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-31
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-33
Brake System Warning.................................3-32
Cruise Control.............................................3-38
Highbeam On.............................................3-38
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-30
TCS Warning Light......................................3-33
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-33
Lighting
Delayed Entry.............................................3-18
Delayed Exit...............................................3-18
Entry.........................................................3-17
Parade Dimming..........................................3-18
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-30
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
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Power (cont.)
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-17
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-43
Windows....................................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-31
Radios..........................................................3-52
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-88
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-90
Care of Your CDs........................................3-90
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-74
Radio with CD............................................3-64
Setting the Time..........................................3-52
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-87
Understanding Reception..............................3-88
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-36
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-28
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-29
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-28
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-28
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-35
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-79
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-58
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts................................................1-21
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