2015 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual - Page 34

Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door or liftgate is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate a pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. The alarm will also be activated if the passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. 2-11 Disarming the System To disarm the system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated, do one of the following: . . How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps or the lights flash three times, a previous alarm occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-25 for more information. Press K on the RKE transmitter. Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the alarm. Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. . 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.