Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 11

Keyless Access Operation
Some vehicles have a keyless
access system that lets you lock
and unlock the doors and access
the boot without removing the
RKE transmitter from your pocket,
handbag, briefcase, etc. The RKE
transmitter should be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the door or boot being
opened.
Keyless Unlocking
With the RKE transmitter within 1 m
(3 ft), approach the front door and
pull the handle to unlock and open
the door. If the transmitter is
recognised, the door will unlock
and open.
Entering any door other than the
driver door will always cause all of
the doors to unlock. This is not
customisable.
To customise which doors unlock
when the driver door is opened, see
"Door Unlock Options" under
Vehicle Personalisation on
page 4‑43.
Lock Sensor
When all doors are closed and the
ignition is off, the vehicle can be
locked by pressing this area on the
door handle. This feature will be
available for several minutes after
the vehicle has been turned off.
Keyless Boot Opening
Press the touch pad located on the
centre high-mounted brake lamp to
open the boot, if the RKE
transmitter is within range.
Keys, Doors, and Windows
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.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Any remaining
transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to five transmitters matched
to it.
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is more than one recognised
transmitter. To program, the vehicle
must be off and all of the
transmitters, both currently
recognised and new, must be
with you.
1. Open the armrest storage area
and place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing the front of the
vehicle.
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