2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 44

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: . . Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged. Press K on the RKE transmitter. Approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). Start the engine. . 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. The alarm automatically disarms. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages on page 5‑31.