2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - Page 51

Keys, Doors, and Windows To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . 2-17 If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed. Always unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if it is armed. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the RKE transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch will not work. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10‑39 and Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑34. If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. . Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the LOCK/OFF position. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open the driver door.