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quorum · 11-12-2009, 12:42 AM

So I noticed at the dealership (haven't got mine delivered yet) that the window winds down automatically when you open the door to allow the window to slip under the seal. So then how do you open the door if the battery is dead?

Kwaz1335 · 11-12-2009, 12:44 AM

there are instructions in the manual...I believe it says that you have to push in on the top of the glass while pulling open the door

quorum · 11-12-2009, 12:54 AM

Thanks. While we're on the subject - one of the main causes of dead batteries is accidentally leaving the interior lights on. I installed ultra-bright LED lights for the interior lights and one time I accidentally left my interior lights on for two days and the battery was still fine!

c0rsa180 · 11-12-2009, 01:24 AM

The car shuts down anything left on after 15 minutes as a precaution to prevent the battery from dying, its a great feature if you ever leave your headlights on your an interior light on

nashstat · 11-12-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by c0rsa180

The car shuts down anything left on after 15 minutes as a precaution to prevent the battery from dying, its a great feature if you ever leave your headlights on your an interior light on

Wow... I am finding out new things about this car everyday... I also noticed that if you have your turn signal on for too long while driving, it warns you that your signal light is on... pretty nifty lil feature.

shad2009 · 11-12-2009, 03:40 AM

^ wow, thts cold lol...my dad leaves his signal on FOREVER...i guess he's a woman lmao

Angrybird 12 · 11-12-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nashstat

Wow... I am finding out new things about this car everyday... I also noticed that if you have your turn signal on for too long while driving, it warns you that your signal light is on... pretty nifty lil feature.

Many GM cars have had that feature for years, My buddy's 2005 Colorado has it as well as my 2007 HHR.

Angrybird 12 · 11-12-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kwaz1335

there are instructions in the manual...I believe it says that you have to push in on the top of the glass while pulling open the door

Shh don't tell people information is in the owner's manual, don't you know that is top secret....
Truthfully 99% of peoples' questions on how their car operates is in the owner's manual.. I guess it just takes too much effort to read ...

amanc96 · 11-12-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Shh don't tell people information is in the owner's manual, don't you know that is top secret....
Truthfully 99% of peoples' questions on how their car operates is in the owner's manual.. I guess it just takes too much effort to read ...

That book is pretty thick.... I skimmed through mine but learn lot from the questions people ask on this forum.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-12-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by c0rsa180

The car shuts down anything left on after 15 minutes as a precaution to prevent the battery from dying, its a great feature if you ever leave your headlights on your an interior light on

Quote:

Originally Posted by nashstat

Wow... I am finding out new things about this car everyday... I also noticed that if you have your turn signal on for too long while driving, it warns you that your signal light is on... pretty nifty lil feature.

LOL, My 98' Monte carlo has that feature

GM!

fastball · 11-12-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by quorum

Thanks. While we're on the subject - one of the main causes of dead batteries is accidentally leaving the interior lights on. I installed ultra-bright LED lights for the interior lights and one time I accidentally left my interior lights on for two days and the battery was still fine!

LEDs use substantially less current than vaccum filament light bulbs - you could leave them on for a week and they probably wouldn't drain your battery (but I don't recomend you try that

)

larietrope · 11-12-2009, 07:15 AM

Better question.
What to do if battery's dead and getting in the trunk ?
Since the battery is in the trunk.
There is no key lock for the trunk.
You'd have to get in the car, put the back seat down, pull the child lock handle to open the trunk.
Second option. Call your friendly GM dealer for roadside assistance.

fastball · 11-12-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by larietrope

Better question.
What to do if battery's dead and getting in the trunk ?
Since the battery is in the trunk.
There is no key lock for the trunk.
You'd have to get in the car, put the back seat down, pull the child lock handle to open the trunk.
Second option. Call your friendly GM dealer for roadside assistance.

Open the door manually as described above, then open the hood: there are hot and ground jumper leads for the battery in the engine compartment.

If the car still won't start because of a completely dead battery that won't accept a charge, you can still open the trunk with the remote: if you have the car jumped to another battery, that battery will provide at least enough current to operate the electrical in your car that do not require the alternator. You can then pop the trunk and replace the battery (of course be sure to remove the jumpers before you remove the battery).

Scrapppy666 · 11-12-2009, 07:46 AM

Just thought I'd mention this from my own experience with indexing windows. Anyone that will be driving their car in the winter

be careful on cold icy days because the ice build up along the bottom window edge will cause the window not to index.

I've learned to let the car warm up as much as possible (remote start) and also trying to knock away most of the ice before opening the door

11-12-2009, 12:42 AM	#1
quorum Drives: SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth 1 Posts: 62	How do you open the door when the battery's dead? So I noticed at the dealership (haven't got mine delivered yet) that the window winds down automatically when you open the door to allow the window to slip under the seal. So then how do you open the door if the battery is dead?

11-12-2009, 12:44 AM	#2
Kwaz1335 The Kwaz Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 259 View My Garage	there are instructions in the manual...I believe it says that you have to push in on the top of the glass while pulling open the door __________________ Ordered:3/13/09 1100: 3/13/09 3300: 5/12/09 Picked up and brought home 6/26/2009 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Camaro Silver stripe package Ground effects package 6 Speed Manual Transmission with Hurst short throw, Magnuson Supercharger, SLP loudmouth 1 kit.

11-12-2009, 01:24 AM	#4
c0rsa180 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 214	The car shuts down anything left on after 15 minutes as a precaution to prevent the battery from dying, its a great feature if you ever leave your headlights on your an interior light on __________________ Inferno Orange Metallic 2SS RS M6 ordered 2/17/09

11-12-2009, 03:40 AM	#6
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	^ wow, thts cold lol...my dad leaves his signal on FOREVER...i guess he's a woman lmao __________________ Currently driving - 2007 Mustang GT Future Wheels - 2014 Ford Mustang GT & 2014 Chevy Camaro

11-12-2009, 07:46 AM	#14
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,281 View My Garage	Just thought I'd mention this from my own experience with indexing windows. Anyone that will be driving their car in the winter be careful on cold icy days because the ice build up along the bottom window edge will cause the window not to index. I've learned to let the car warm up as much as possible (remote start) and also trying to knock away most of the ice before opening the door __________________ Pittsburgh Automotive Photography Black on Black 2SS/RS w/ white stripes Dynomax 3" Bullet Catback, CAI Cold Air Intake

11-12-2009, 12:54 AM	#3
quorum Drives: SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Earth 1 Posts: 62	Thanks. While we're on the subject - one of the main causes of dead batteries is accidentally leaving the interior lights on. I installed ultra-bright LED lights for the interior lights and one time I accidentally left my interior lights on for two days and the battery was still fine!

11-12-2009, 07:15 AM	#12
larietrope Drives: 1970 Boss 302 Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 267	Better question. What to do if battery's dead and getting in the trunk ? Since the battery is in the trunk. There is no key lock for the trunk. You'd have to get in the car, put the back seat down, pull the child lock handle to open the trunk. Second option. Call your friendly GM dealer for roadside assistance.

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