Chevrolet 2011 Malibu Owner's Manual page 34

2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows
See EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5 30 for additional information.
Pressing on the RKE transmitter
disarms the anti-theft alarm system.
See Anti-Theft Alarm System on
page 2 11.
(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold for about
one second to unlock the trunk. The
trunk can be opened with the
transmitter when the vehicle speed
is less than 3 km/h (2 mph) or when
the ignition is off.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release to
locate the vehicle. The horn sounds
three times and the headlamps and
turn signals flash three times.
Press and hold for more than
two seconds to initiate the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
headlamps and turn signals flash for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel the panic alarm.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the
new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters programmed to it.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the KEY FOB
BATT (Battery) LOW message
displays in the DIC. See KEY FOB
BATT (Battery) LOW under Key
and Lock Messages on page 5 27
for additional information.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of the
circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the
transmitter.
To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin object inserted into the
notch on the side.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.