Chevrolet Captiva OM C140 Manuals page 37

Immobiliser
Type 1
The immobiliser system provides an
additional theft deterrent to your
vehicle in which it is installed and
prevents it from being started by
unauthorised persons. The valid key
for a vehicle equipped with
immobiliser system is an ignition key
with integrated transponder, which is
electronically coded. The
transponder is placed invisibly in the
ignition key.
Only valid ignition keys can be used
to start the engine.
Invalid keys may only open the
doors.
The engine is automatically
immobilised after the key is turned to
LOCK and has been removed from
the ignition switch.
If the immobiliser system detects a
fault when the ignition switch is in ON
position, the immobiliser indicator will
flash or illuminate and engine will not
start.
Have the vehicle checked, we
recommend an authorised repairer.
Note
Tap the key slot or heat the key if
the door does not open with
freezing key slot in cold weather.
Type 2
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed. The
vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the ignition control knob is
turned to LOCK/OFF. The
immobilization system is disarmed
when the ignition control knob is
turned to ON and a valid transmitter
is detected in the vehicle.
Keys, doors and windows 35
If the keyless access transmitter is
ever damaged, you may not be able
to start your vehicle. The immobilizer
light in the instrument cluster, comes
on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent
system. When trying to start the
vehicle, the immobilizer light comes
on briefly when the ignition is turned
on. If the engine does not start and
the immobilizer light stays on, there
is a problem with the system. Turn
the ignition control knob off and try
again.
If the ignition control knob does not
turn, and the keyless access
transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try again. If the engine
does not start and the immobilizer
light stays on, try another keyless
access transmitter. If the ignition
control knob does rotate, the first
transmitter may be faulty. Or, you
may try placing the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket located under the
center console.