How To Turn Off The System Alarm; How To Detect A Tamper Condition - Chevrolet 2005 Cavalier Owner's Manual

How to Turn Off the System Alarm

If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated by:
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Pressing the LOCK or panic button on the
transmitter to turn off the alarm. The system will
re-arm if all doors and the trunk are later closed.
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Pressing the UNLOCK or trunk button on the
transmitter to turn off the alarm and disarm
the system.
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Putting the key in the ignition and turning it to
START to turn off the alarm and disarm the system.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

If you hear three horn chirps when you press the
UNLOCK, LOCK or trunk release buttons on your
transmitter, the content theft security system alarm was
triggered while you were away.
Your dealer can change the settings to disable the
headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your dealer can
also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp
twice on the first press of the UNLOCK button. See your
dealer for more information.
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Passlock
Your vehicle is equipped with the
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Passlock theft-deterrent system.
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Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system.
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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.
During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light
will go off approximately five seconds after the key is
turned to the RUN ignition position following an
engine start.
If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light
flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to
restart the engine. Remember to release the key from
START as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if
you turn the engine off. However, your
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Passlock system is not working properly and must be
serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected
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by Passlock at this time. See your dealer for service.
Or see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6
for more information.
You may also want to check the fuses. See Fuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-81.
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