2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 42

2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows When an alarm event has finished, the system will re-arm itself automatically. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm: . Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. The system will then re-arm itself. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. This will also disarm the system. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This will also disarm the system. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. . . How to Detect a Tamper Condition If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it means that the system alarm was previously triggered.