Immobilizer, Immobilizer operation, Immobilizer -12 immobilizer operation -12 – CHEVROLET 2011 Aveo User Manual

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Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual - 2011

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Keys, Doors and Windows

How to Detect a Tamper
Condition

If the hazard warning lamps
flash once when you press the lock
button on the RKE transmitter, the
theft-deterrent system alarm was
activated while you were away.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑16
for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation

The vehicle may have a passive
theft-deterrent system.

The immobilizer system prevents
the vehicle from being started by an
unauthorized person by isolating the
power supply to the ignition system,
the fuel pump, and the fuel injectors.

The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from
the ignition. You do not have to
manually arm or disarm the system.

The vehicle has a special key that
works with the theft-deterrent
system. There is a transponder in
the key head that is electronically
coded. The correct key will start the
vehicle. An invalid key immobilizes
the engine. If the key is ever
damaged, you may not be able to
start the vehicle.

When trying to start the vehicle,
if the engine does not start and the
security light flashes or comes on,
there may be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another key. At this time, you
may also want to check the fuse.

See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 10‑36
.
If the engine still does
not start with the other key, your
vehicle needs service. If the vehicle
does start, the first key may be
faulty. See your dealer who can
have a new key made.

Up to 10 keys may be programmed
for the vehicle. If you lose or
damage your keys, only a dealer
can have new keys made.

If you are ever driving and the
security light comes on and stays
on, you will be able to restart
the engine if you turn it off. The
theft-deterrent system, however, is
not working properly and must be
serviced by your dealer. Your
vehicle is not protected by the
theft-deterrent system at this time.

In an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 13‑6
.

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