Remote Activation Verification (RAV)

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Remote Activation Verification (RAV)
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Remote Activation Verification (RAV) feature allows verification that RKE transmitter command has been received by vehicle when unlocked or locked with RKE transmitter. Various RAV mode indicator settings may be programmed. See RAV MODE SETTING INDICATIONΒ  table. RAV feature can be customized for each RKE transmitter. To program an RKE transmitter for RAV mode setting, perform the following procedures:

  • Hold vehicle door lock switch down. (doors lock)
  • Press TRUNK button on RKE transmitter. (RAV stays in current mode, verified by horn chirps)
  • Press TRUNK release button on RKE transmitter. (RAV feature changes to next mode, verified by horn chirps)
  • Releasing vehicle door lock switch. (RAV programming is terminated)
RAV MODE SETTING INDICATION

Mode Unlock Vehicle Lock Vehicle
0 (1) N/A N/A
1 Flash Exterior Lights N/A
2 N/A Flash Exterior Lights
3 Flash Exterior Lights Flash Exterior Lights
4 N/A Flash Ext. Lights & Chirp Horn
5 Flash Exterior Lights Flash Ext. Lights & Chirp Horn
(1) For Mode 0 setting, no feedback is indicated.
RENDER: 1.0x

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