Immobilizer Operation; Start The Engine - Chevrolet Sail Diesel Owner's Manual

88 Driving and Operating

Immobilizer Operation

The immobilizer system provides an
additional theft deterrent to your
vehicle in which it is installed and
prevents it from being started by
unauthorized persons. The valid key for
a vehicle equipped with immobilizer
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 immo-
bilized after the key is turned to LOCK
and has been removed from the ignition
switch.
Start the Engine
Before starting the engine:
Make sure there are no obstacles
—
around the vehicle.
— Make sure that all windows and
lights are clean and transparent.
Check the tire condition, inflation
—
pressure and look for foreign
objects.
Adjust the head restraint to the
—
appropriate position.
Adjust the interior rear view mirror
—
and exterior rear view mirrors.
— Fasten the safety belt correctly and
make sure that all passengers fasten
their belts.
— When the key is turned to the ON
position, check that the warning
lights and indicators on the
instrument panel work.
Check maintenance items recorded
—
in this Manual regularly (for
example when the vehicle is being
refueled).
Caution
Do not keep the starter motor
running for more than 10 seconds.
If the engine does not start, please
wait for 10 seconds and try again.
This can prevent damages to the
starter motor and battery discharge.
Caution
Do not idle the engine at high rpm
—
for more than 3 minutes.
Excessive temperature can damage
the exhaust system / catalytic
converter.