1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 66

3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won't getin. 4. Check the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver. Synchronization Your keyless entry system is equipped withsecurity a system that prevents anyone fi-om recording and playing back your signal. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once. To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow these directions: To replace the battery the Keyless Entry System: in 1. Stand close to your vehicle, 1. Use a smallcoin or flathead screwdriverto separate the bottom halffrom the top half the transmitter. of 2. Remove the battery and replace with the new one. it Make surethe positive (+) side of the battery faces down. Use one3 volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery. 2. Press and holdthe LOCK and UNLOCK buttonson the transmitter atthe same time, 3. Hold the buttons for five seconds. In this time, the doors shouldlock and unlock once. This confirms the resynchronization.If the doors do not lock and unlock, see your dealer service. for 2-9