Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Owner's Manual page 30

2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
(Remote Trunk Release):
Press to open the trunk.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release one
time to locate the vehicle. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps. Press and hold
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash until
again, or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
(Remote Vehicle Start) : For
vehicles with this feature, press
and then press and hold
five seconds to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start on page 2 4 for additional
information.
The buttons on the keys are
disabled when there is a key
in the ignition.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
for at least
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
is pressed
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work
once the new transmitter is
programmed. See your dealer to
have new transmitters programmed.
within Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable.
To replace the battery:
1. Push the button on the
transmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover by
prying with a finger.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature
that allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle.
(Remote Vehicle Start): This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control will default to
the last used heating or cooling
mode. If the vehicle has heated
seats, they may come on during a
remote start. See Heated Front
Seats on page 3 7 for more
information.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start