Delayed Locking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The delayed locking feature will activate when a valid lock command is received from a transmitter or a door lock switch (later models) while any door or trunk remains open with the key not in the ignition. The BCM will delay locking the vehicle until all doors and decklid (hatch) are closed. The lock command will execute within 500 ms after all doors and/or decklid transition to closed. If during the delayed state a transmitter unlock command, door unlock switch input or the ignition switch changes state to other than OFF, the delayed locking command will cancel.

When the delayed locking feature is active in the delayed state the body control module (BCM) will activate a chime at the rate of 50 chimes per minute for a duration of 3 chime cycles. If the condition or state changes the chime will continue until completion of the chime schedule.