key SATURN RELAY 2005 User Guide

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 retailer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
See your retailer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.
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 will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.
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 at object, such as 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 anges to pop out 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. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons
for seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter.
6. Check the transmitter operation.
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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle. It may also turn the rear window defogger
if the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C).
Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has the
remote vehicle start feature, the remote keyless entry
transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it.
An increased range of operation is provided with the
remote keyless entry transmitter that has the remote
vehicle start button.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.To start the engine using the remote start feature, do the
following:
1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter, if
equipped with the remote vehicle start button,
at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the remote
vehicle start button until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash, or for at least two seconds, if the
vehicle’s lights are not visible. The vehicle’s doors
will be locked.
3. When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine is
running.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to RUN.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote start
attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.
If it is the vehicle’s rst remote start, and the engine is
still running, repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a 10 minute time
extension. Ten minutes will be added to the remaining
minutes of the rst remote start. The 10 minute time
extension is considered a second remote start.
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After two remote starts have been provided, the
vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to RUN and
then back to LOCK using the key before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the
engine is running, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the RUN position to drive the vehicle.
To manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do
any of the following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle and press the remote start button until
the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition switch and
turn the switch to RUN and then back to LOCK.The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:
The remote start system is disabled. See “REMOTE
START” underDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel
Only) on page 3-64.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not closed.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
There is an emission control system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided. The maximum number of remote starts or
remote start attempts between ignition cycles
with the key is two.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers — especially children — can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle will not open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a crash if the doors are not locked. So,
wear safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
To unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the
key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of
the vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with your key, insert the key and turn it toward the rear
of the vehicle.
If your vehicle has power door locks, you may be able
to unlock all of the doors and the liftgate when you insert
the key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle, and
hold it there for one second. You may be able to lock all
of the doors when you insert the key and turn it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
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If the liftgate has been unlocked with the power door
locks, you will not need the key to open it. Squeeze the
handle located above the license plate to open the
liftgate. This is also true if you use the remote keyless
entry transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry System on
page 2-4.
Delayed Locking
This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be
delayed until all doors have been closed for
approximately ve seconds.
To activate the delayed locking feature, do one of the
following:
Press the driver’s door power lock switch one time
while the driver’s door is open.
Press the passenger’s door power lock switch one
time while the passenger’s door is open.
Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter one time while any door is open.
Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed locking is
active.The doors may be locked immediately by repeating any
of the above actions more than one time.
If a door remains open, without any other door being
opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after
approximately 45 seconds.
If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock
the doors.
To turn the delayed locking feature off or on, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-64.
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
If either sliding door is open when you use the power
door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that
is open will not lock. Normally the delayed locking
feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has
been closed.
The sliding door delayed locking feature will lock your
sliding door(s) in situations where the delayed
locking feature does not apply or was overridden or
programmed to be off. See “Delayed Locking” earlier in
this section. Shortly after the last sliding door is
closed, all the doors will lock.
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Automatic Door Locks
All of the doors will lock automatically when you move
the shift lever out of PARK (P). This feature cannot
be disabled.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle while it is not
in PARK (P), shift into PARK (P), or, have that person
use the manual lever or the power door lock switch.
When the door is closed again, it will lock when
the vehicle exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
With automatic door locks, you can lock or unlock the
doors at any time, either manually or by using the power
door lock switches.
Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
Your vehicle was programmed so that all doors will
unlock automatically when the shift lever is moved into
PARK (P).
To change the way the automatic door unlocking
operates, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel
Only) on page 3-64.
Lockout Protection
The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult to
lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s door is
open while the key is in the ignition, the door cannot be
locked with the power door lock switch.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be
locked out of the vehicle. If the key is not left in
the ignition, or, if the manual door lock is used, the key
could still be locked inside the vehicle. Always
remember to take the key with you.
Dual Sliding Doors
To open either sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull
the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear.
If you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in
a detent position.
To move the door forward, you must rst pull the door
past the open detent position.
The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a
little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do
not try to force the sliding door. Just close the driver’s
side sliding door. Then when the fuel ller door is
closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened
normally.
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If your vehicle has power sliding door(s), you can
prevent power opening of the sliding door from the
passenger power sliding door (psd) activation switch by
pressing the psd second row passenger override
(deactivation) switch located on the overhead console.
SeePower Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16.
If you want to open the sliding door while the security
lock is on, unlock and open the door from the outside.
You should let adults and older children know how
the security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If
you do not, adults or older children who ride in the rear
will not be able to open the sliding door from the
inside while the security lock feature is in use.
Canceling the Sliding Door
Security Lock
1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door from the
outside.
2. Push the security lock lever all the way down.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door.
The sliding door lock will now work normally.
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close
the power sliding door(s) using the switches inside
your vehicle. You can also operate the sliding door(s)
with your remote keyless entry transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry System on page 2-4.
{CAUTION:
Leaving your children or pets unattended in
your vehicle can be dangerous. They could
operate the power sliding door. A child or
others could be injured. Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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Power Sliding Door Operation
The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle
is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in
PARK (P) to close the door(s).
There are several ways to open and close the power
sliding door(s).
If your vehicle has a single power sliding door,
press the top of the overhead console PSD
activation/override (deactivation) switch.
If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, press
the top of the driver’s side and/or passenger’s side
overhead console PSD switch.
Press the passenger PSD activation switch. This
switch will also stop a moving door immediately.
Press the power sliding door button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
To manually open the power sliding door(s) while
the switch(es) are in the activation position, pull
and release the inside or outside door handle
to release the door latch. The door will fully open.
To manually close the power sliding door(s) while
the switches are in the activation position, pull the
inside or outside door handle or the edge of
the door. Move the door about 4 inches (10 cm)
toward the closed position and release it. The door
will close completely and latch.
If a power sliding door is locked, it cannot be unlocked
and opened using the overhead console PSD
switch(es) or the passenger PSD activation switch(es).
The power sliding door must either be manually
unlocked or unlocked using the power door unlock
switch located on the driver’s or front passenger’s
armrest, and then opened using the overhead or
passenger PSD activation switch(es).
The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used
to open the power sliding door(s). If the vehicle is
locked, press the power sliding door button(s) and all
doors will unlock and the sliding door(s) will open.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If the power sliding door has been manually locked, you
must unlock the PSD before it can be opened.
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To stop the door(s) immediately while the door(s) is
opening or closing, press the PSD override
(deactivation) part of the switch.
Pressing the PSD button(s) on the remote keyless entry
will open and close the door unless the door has
been manually locked using the mechanical slider.
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at
all because of the following conditions:
A low voltage or dead battery
A disconnected battery
If the instrument panel PSD/fuse 21, LHPSD/fuse
24 or RHPSD/fuse 25 are removed or blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-98for more
information about your fuse panel.
If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door
may need to be reset. If your vehicle has the dual
power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset. To
reset a door, do the following:
1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked
and securely closed.
2. Turn the ignition to LOCK.3. If the power sliding door overhead console switch is
in the override (deactivation) position, return to the
activation position.
4. Open the sliding door using the remote keyless entry
transmitter, overhead console switch, or passenger
switch. Allow the door to travel fully open.
If the door does not travel to the fully open position,
press the overhead console switch to the override
(deactivation) position and slide the door fully open and
closed. Check for foreign objects in the tracks. Repeat
the procedure starting with Step 1. If the door resists
travel to the fully open position, see your dealer
for service.Liftgate
To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use the
remote keyless entry transmitter. For more information,
seeRemote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5. You can also use the power door lock switch
to lock and unlock the liftgate.
Open the liftgate using the handle located above the
license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise
by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come
on, illuminating the rear cargo area.
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Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.
A light located on top of your instrument panel, near the
center of the vehicle next to the windshield, will ash
slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
door lock switch.
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 to RUN. The
horn will sound and the turn signal lamps will ash for up
to two minutes.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when the key is removed
from the ignition and you use the driver’s power
door lock switch, with the driver’s door open or the
passenger’s door power door lock switch with the
passenger’s door open to lock the vehicle. If you would
like to turn on power door lock switch arming, see
DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 3-64.
When the security light ashes quickly the system is
arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed
and locked, the security light will begin ashing at a
very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the
ignition and you use your remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors. The security light will ash
to let you know the system is arming. If you press
the transmitter’s lock button twice withiin 5 seconds, the
horn will sound. After all doors and the liftgate are
closed and locked, the security light will begin ashing
at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.
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