2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 72

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Operation The following functions are available with the remote keyless entry system: LOCK: All doors will automatically lock when the LOCK button is pressed. In addition, if all doors and the trunk are closed, the headlamps will flash once, the interior lamps will turn off, and the vehicle anti-theft system will arm. If you press the LOCK button again within five seconds, the horn will chirp to let you know that the system is armed. The THEFT SYSTEM light will flash on the instrument panel to let you know the system is armed. If a door or the trunk is open when you press the LOCK button, the doors will lock, but the security system will not arm until all the doors and the trunk are closed. Your dealer can change the settings to disable the headlamp flash feature and horn chirp. Your dealer can also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp twice on the first press of the UNLOCK button. See your dealer for more information. D Check the distance. You may be too far from your D Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may D Check to determine if battery replacement or vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions that follow. qualified technician for service. D If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a 2-8