key CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 1.G User Guide

2-10 Lockout Deterrent
The lockout deterrent feature makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your vehicle. If the driver's door is
open while the keys are in the ignition, a chime will
sound and you will not be able to use your power door
lock switch to lock the vehicle.
If you don't leave the keys in the ignition or if you use
the manual door lock, you could still lock your keys in
your vehicle. Always remember to take your keys
with you.
To turn this feature off or on, see ªMultifunction Alarm
Locks and Lighting Choicesº in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry
System (Option)
If your vehicle has this
feature, you can lock and
unlock your doors and the
liftgate 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.

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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.Operation
Remote Driver's Door and All Door Unlock
When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, only the driver's door will unlock. If you
press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the doors
and the liftgate will unlock. If you would like all the
doors to unlock the first time you press UNLOCK, see
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in
the Index.
If your vehicle has the optional content theft
-deterrent
system, the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter will disarm the system. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrentº in the Index for more details.
Remote All Door Lock
To lock all doors, press LOCK on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. See ªPower Door Locksº in the Index
for more details on the power door lock features. If your
vehicle has the optional content theft
-deterrent system,
the LOCK button may arm the system. See ªContent
Theft
-Deterrentº in the Index for more details.

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Remote Lock Confirmation (Option)
If your vehicle has the optional content theft
-deterrent
system, your remote keyless entry transmitter will have
this feature.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, the parking lamps will flash to let you
know the command has been received. If you press the
LOCK button again, within five seconds, the horn will
sound and the parking lamps will flash to let you know
the vehicle is already locked.
If you would like to change the way the parking lamps
and horn operate with remote lock confirmation, see
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in
the Index.Remote Unlock Confirmation (Option)
If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent
system, your remote keyless entry transmitter will have
this feature.
When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or to operate the optional power
sliding door(s), the parking lamps will flash to let you
know the command was received.
If you would like to change the way the parking
lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation, see
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº in
the Index.
Remote Alarm (Option)
When you press the horn button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the parking lamps will flash and the
horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention,
if needed.
Press the horn button to stop the alarm from sounding.

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Remote Power Sliding Door Operation (Option)
If your vehicle has the
optional power sliding door,
your remote keyless entry
transmitter will have a
button that has a van
symbol on it. Press it to
open or close the sliding
door. See ªPower Sliding
Doorº later in this section.
If your vehicle has the optional dual power sliding doors,
your remote keyless entry transmitter will have two
buttons that have a van symbol on it. The van symbol on
the left is for the driver's side sliding door and the van
symbol on the right is for the passenger's side sliding door.
See ªPower Sliding Doorº later in this section.
If the sliding door(s) is locked, first unlock all doors,
then press the van symbol to open the sliding door(s).
Press the van symbol again to close the sliding door(s).
See ªRemote Driver's Door and All Door Unlockº
earlier in this section and ªPower Sliding Doorº later in
this section.You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the remote
keyless entry transmitter only when the power sliding door
override switch(es) on the overhead console is turned off.
See ªPower Sliding Doorº later in this section.
If the vehicle's fuel filler door is opened, the driver's side
power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to
force the door. Once the fuel filler door is closed, the
driver's side sliding door can be opened normally.
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.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.

2-14 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.
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Transmitter
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
1. Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the side
of the transmitter and twist it to separate the halves.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use the metal flanges to ªpop outº the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are
snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation.

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Entering Programming Mode
To program features, your vehicle must be in the
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1. The optional content theft
-deterrent system must be
disarmed. See ªContent Theft
-Deterrent Systemº in
this section.
2. Remove fuse 47 from the instrument panel fuse
block, located to the right of the glove box.
See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index.
3. Close the driver's door.
4. Turn the ignition key towards you to ACCESSORY.
5. Count the number of chimes you hear. You will
hear two to four chimes depending on the features
your vehicle is equipped with. Refer to the chart
shown previously.
You can now program your choices.
To exit the programming mode, follow the steps
listed under ªExiting Programming Modeº later in
this section.
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
With delayed illumination, the interior lamps will stay
on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and the
liftgate are closed.
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on and
stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the
key from the ignition.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (The interior lamps will turn on
or off at the same instant that a door is opened or closed.)
Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only (The interior lamps
will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and
liftgate are closed, or until you lock the doors.)
Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interior lamps will come
on whenever you remove the key from the ignition and stay
on for about 25 seconds, or until you lock the doors.)
Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines Modes 2 and 3.)

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Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle in PARK (P)

Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors
will unlock automatically.

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 3. The mode to which the vehicle
has been 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. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)4. Press LOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
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.
Last Door Closed Locking and
Lockout Prevention
With the last door closed locking and lockout prevention
features, your vehicle will do the following:

If you leave your key in the ignition and leave the
driver's door open, you won't be able to lock the
doors using the power door lock switch.

When you press LOCK on the power door lock
switch or the optional remote keyless entry
transmitter while any door or the liftgate is open, the
doors will not lock. Instead you will hear three
chimes, that will let you know that the last door
closed locking feature is in operation. Five seconds
after all the doors and the liftgate are closed, all the
doors and the liftgate will automatically lock.

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Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Doors will always lock
immediately when you press LOCK on the power door lock
switch or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter.)
Mode 2: Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key
in the ignition with the driver's door open, you won't be
able to lock the doors with the power door locks.)
Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power
door lock switch or the optional remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to lock the vehicle while any door or
the liftgate is open, you will hear three chimes. The
doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is
closed, all doors and the liftgate will lock.)
Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines Modes 2 and 3.)
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle
has been 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. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.2. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Press UNLOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
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.
Remote Driver's Unlock Control
With the remote driver's unlock control feature, you can
program your vehicle to do the following:

When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless
entry transmitter, the driver's door will unlock and,

when you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless
entry transmitter again within five seconds, all doors
and the liftgate will unlock.

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Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press
UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter, all
doors and the liftgate will unlock.)
Mode 2: Remote Driver's Door Unlock Only
(When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless
entry transmitter once, the driver's door will unlock.
When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry
transmitter again within five seconds, all doors and the
liftgate will unlock.)
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle
has been 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. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)4. Press UNLOCK to change the current mode.
5. Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
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.
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
With the remote lock and unlock confirmation feature,
your vehicle can do the following:

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash to
let you know the command has been received. If you
press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter
again, the horn will sound and the parking lamps will
flash to let you know your vehicle is locked, and

when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power
sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash.

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Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock
confirmation are disabled.)
Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash to
let you know the command has been received.

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power
sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let
you know the command has been received.
Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, the horn will sound and your
parking lamps will flash to let you know the
command has been received.

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power
sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let
you know the command has been received.Mode 4: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound
(on second LOCK Press)

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash to let
you know the command has been received. The horn
will sound and your parking lamps will flash if you
press the LOCK button again within five seconds.

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power
sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let
you know the command has been received.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle
has been 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. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter.