Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.
The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote trunk release.
With Remote Start Shown
The following buttons are on the transmitter:
(Lock): Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking.
See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization.
If the driver door is open when is
pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is
enabled through the vehicle personalization. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under
Vehicle Personalization. If the passenger door is open when
is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing may also arm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System.
(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver
door or all doors. See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.
For more information see “Remote Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization.
Pressing may also disarm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System.
or
(Remote Trunk Release): If equipped,
press and hold to release the trunk.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press
and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the
horn chirps three times. Press and hold
for at least three seconds to sound
the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds until
is pressed again, or the key is placed
in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
(Remote Vehicle Start):
If equipped, press and release and
then immediately press and hold for
approximately two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start.
The buttons on the RKE transmitter are disabled when there is a key in the ignition.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:
Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
Check the location. Other vehicles or obje ...
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.
When the replacement transmitter ...
Other materials:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the DRL are on.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL wo ...
Engine Oil Cooler Disassemble
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet hose clamp (2).
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet hose (1).
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet pipe bolt (7)
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet pipe (3) and the seal ring (6).
Remove the oil cooler coolant out ...
Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pin
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse
Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement
Install the engine su ...
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