2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 38

2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors and arming of the theft-deterrent system for five seconds when the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all of the doors will lock. To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately, press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch a second time. The theft deterrent system will arm after 30 seconds. Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed to lock all doors automatically when the following are met: ... Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. If the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the doors while the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound three times. All doors will then lock. All doors are closed. The ignition is on. The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). This feature cannot be disabled. All doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). The power door unlock function can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.