2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual - Page 45

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system, to activate the system: . When the door is closed, the security light stops flashing and stays on solid for approximately 30 seconds. The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off. If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm is not activated until all doors are closed and the security light goes off. . unlocked by pressing Q during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm goes off. The headlamps flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds, then turns off to save the battery power. The vehicle can be started with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Press Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch when any door is open. Press Q when the driver door is closed. The security light comes on solid for approximately 30 seconds and then goes off. The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off. Lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are closed. Unlock the door with the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way sets off the alarm if the system has been armed. . The security light flashes. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. If a locked door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm occurs. The horn chirps and the lights flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not Press K or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm.