1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 59

Turning the Passive System Off You can disable the passivefeature by moving the transmitter's slider switch toOFF. The vehicle will no longer automatically disarm your theft-deterrent system or unlock the doors, however, you will be able to actively control use of the doorlocks, the hatch release and the panic alarm using the four transmitter buttons. (These buttons also work when the passivefeature is on.) Make sure to fully slide the switch to either side when turning the key fob transmitteron and off.You should feel a double clickwhen sliding the switch back and forth. You can also check whether the passive systemis on or off by closing the door and moving away from the vehicle with the keys and transmitter. If the doors lock, the passive system is on. 1 If you are workmg around your vehicle and keeping your keys with you, you mightwant to turn the RFA passive system off. If you don't, the transmitterwill keep lockingand unlocking your doors. Transmitter Range The active range (using one of the four buttons) of the key fob transmitteris approximately 60 to 100 feet (18 to 30 m). The passive range (having the slider switch set to ON) is approximately 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m) on the passenger's side of the vehicle and 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) on the driver's side. 2-10