1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 53

Features & Contr ,Is Baff ery Replacement Under normal use., the batteries inyour key chain.tramnitter should last about eighteen months. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won't workat the normal range in any location.If you have to get close to your vehicle beforethe transmitter works, it's probably time to change the batteries. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially 1. Gently pry the back of the transmitter in some cities. Although yo.ur Corvette $as a numberof theft deterrentfeatures, Off. we h o w that nothi-ngwe put on it can 2. Gently push backthe batteryretainer make it impossible to steal. However, and remove the battery (DL2450or there are ways you can help. equivalent), Key in the Ignition: If you walk awgy -3.Replace the battery by placing the from your vehicle with the keys inside, negative sidedown first. it'-s;an.easy target joy riders or far 4. Replace the transmitter covmand professional thieves-so don't do it. squeeze thetwo halves together. When you park your Corvette and open the driver's door, you'll heat a 5. Check the transmitter operation. chime remindingyou to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will yo.ur ignition. I€ you have-anautbmatic transmission,,taking your key out also locks your transmission-. And remiember to lock the doors. To Replace Yaw Battery: