Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast LHD-
14860584) - 2021 - CRC - 5/18/20
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Passive Locking
If the doors are locked, when the liftgate is
closed, the system will automatically search
for a legal key in the vehicle. If there is no
legal key in the vehicle, the liftgate will be
locked automatically. The hazard warning
lamps flash twice. If there is a key in the
vehicle, the system will send a warning
prompt, the horn will beep three times and
the hazard warning lamps will flash three
times; the four side doors will be unlocked
automatically. Remove the key from the
vehicle, and lock the doors again.
Battery Replacement
The RKE Transmitter lithium battery will last
for approximately two years. It cannot be
charged. See your dealer for a new battery,
type CR2032.
To ensure normal functioning of the RKE
transmitter
.
Avoid dropping the RKE transmitter.
.
Do not place any heavy object on the RKE
transmitter.
.
Make sure the RKE transmitter is away
from water or direct sunlight. If the RKE
transmitter gets wet, wipe with a soft
cloth.
Door Locks
External Door Locking and Unlocking
The lock hole on the left front door external
handle is hidden under the trim cover. The
trim cover needs to be removed first if the
key is used to open the door. This way of
opening the door would occur if the RKE
Transmitter is lost or out of power.
Below the trim cover, there is a small hole.
Insert the key into the hole and press
inward (1); at the same time, pry up the
trim cover outward to remove the cover (2).
To Install, press the trim cover inward to
fasten it.
To lock a door from the outside with a key,
insert the key and rotate it clockwise (2).
Rotate the key counter clockwise to unlock
the door (1).
Caution
Do not leave children or pets alone in the
vehicle. This may result in serious injury
or death. Children could operate the
power windows or other buttons or even
make the vehicle move. Do not leave
children together with the key in the
vehicle. All these behaviors may result in
serious injury or death.