Battery Replacement - Chevrolet Malibu 2005 Owner's Manual

V
(Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): The trunk or
liftgate will open when this button on the transmitter
is pressed and held for approximately one second. You
can open the sedan trunk with the transmitter when
the vehicle is stationary. You can open the liftgate on the
MAXX only when the vehicle is in PARK (P).
L
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): This button may
be used to locate your vehicle. Press and release
this button to initiate vehicle locate. The horn will sound
three times and the headlamps and parking lamps
will flash three times. Press and hold the button
for approximately three seconds to initiate the panic
alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps
and parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds. Press the
button again to cancel the panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your GM dealer. Remember to
bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go
to your dealer. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to it.

Battery Replacement

Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.
The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle's
DIC will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter
battery is low.
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