Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 10

1-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Q
(Lock): Press to lock all doors.
The indicators may flash and/or the
horn may sound to indicate locking,
see "Locking Feedback" under
Vehicle Personalisation on
page 4‑43.
If the driver door is open when
pressed, all doors lock except the
driver door, if enabled through the
vehicle personalisation.
If the passenger door is open when
Q
is pressed, all doors lock.
Q
Pressing may also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-theft Alarm System on
page 1‑13.
When the doors are locked, the
fuel door is also locked.
On some models, pressing and
Q
holding will close all of the
vehicle's windows.
(Unlock): Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors. See "Door
Unlock Options" under Vehicle
Personalisation on page 4‑43.
The indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound to indicate
unlocking. See "Unlock Feedback"
Q
is
under Vehicle Personalisation on
page 4‑43.
Pressing will disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-theft Alarm System on
page 1‑13.
Memory seat positions may be
recalled when unlocking the vehicle.
See Memory Seats on page 2‑7 and
"Memory Remote Recall" under
Vehicle Personalisation on
page 4‑43 for more information.
On some models, pressing and
holding will open all of the
vehicle's windows.
V (Remote Boot Release):
Press and hold to unlock the boot.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release one
time to locate the vehicle. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps.
Press and hold for at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
indicators flash until
again or the vehicle is started.
(Remote Vehicle Start):
For vehicles with this feature,
Q
press and then press and hold
within five seconds to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start on page 1‑7
for additional information.
The buttons on the keys are
disabled when there is a key in the
ignition, if equipped.
is pressed