Chevrolet Captiva C140 Manual page 135

IMMOBILISER SYSTEM IMMOBILISER SYSTEM IMMOBILISER SYSTEM IMMOBILISER SYSTEM IMMOBILISER SYSTEM
The immobiliser system provides an addi-
tional theft deterrent to the vehicle in which
it is installed and prevents it from being
started by unauthorised persons.
The valid key for a vehicle equipped with an
immobiliser system is a mechanical ignition
key with integrated transponder, which is elec-
tronically coded. The transponder is placed in-
visibly in the ignition key.
Only valid ignition keys can be used to start
the engine. Invalid keys may only open the
doors. The immobiliser system isolates the
power supply to the ignition system, fuel
pump and fuel injectors.
The engine is automatically immobilised af-
ter the key is turned to LOCK and has been
removed from the ignition switch.
See "KEYS" in the index.
If the immobiliser system does not recognise
the electronic code when you turn the igni-
tion key to START, the engine will not start.
If there is a malfunction in the immobiliser
system, the immobiliser system warning lamp
will illuminate. If this occurs, consult a work-
shop as soon as possible. We recommend your
authorised Chevrolet repairer.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 3–13
S TA R S T S T S T S T A R A R A RT I N G T H E E N G I N E A R T I N G T H E E N G I N E T I N G T H E E N G I N E T I N G T H E E N G I N E T I N G T H E E N G I N E
BEF BEFORE ST BEF ORE ST ORE STAR ORE ST AR ARTING THE ENGINE AR TING THE ENGINE TING THE ENGINE TING THE ENGINE
BEF BEF ORE ST AR TING THE ENGINE
• Make sure the area around vehicle is clear.
• Make sure all windows and lights are clear.
• Inspect tyres for condition, correct inflation
pressure and foreign objects.
• Adjust seat positions and head restraints.
• Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten safety belt and ask all passengers
to do the same.
• Check the operation of warning lights and
indicators in the instrument panel when the
key is turned to ON position.
• Periodically, such as when refuelling, check
maintenance items noted in this manual.