2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual - Page 31

Keys, Doors, and Windows Arming the System 1. Press Q once on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The anti-theft alarm system is active automatically after 30 seconds. 2. Press Q twice and the anti-theft alarm system is immediately active. The security indicator will flash to indicate the anti-theft system is working. It goes out when the doors are unlocked using the RKE transmitter. The indicator comes on when the doors are locked using the RKE transmitter. If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by pressing Q or K on the RKE transmitter or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. The alarm will stop after 30 seconds and reset to the activated anti-theft mode. If the system does not operate as described above, have it checked by your dealer. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. 2-9 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. 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 system. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged. Disarming the System To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the RKE transmitter, or start the vehicle . To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: Lock the vehicle with the transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The security light, in the instrument 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.