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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.

RKE with Remote Start Shown


Object Number: 1969532  Size: G1

The following functions may be available if the vehicle has the RKE system.

(Lock):  Press to lock all doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal indicators flash or the horn sounds to indicate locking has occurred. For more information see "Flash Remote Lock" and "Beep Remote Lock" under DIC Vehicle Customization. If any door is open when is pressed, the horn sounds five times. All doors lock except the open door. If the driver door is open when is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. Pressing may also arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent.

(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization setting. To customize remote unlocking, see "Two Stage Unlock" under DIC Vehicle Customization. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. For more information see "Flash Remote Unlock" under DIC Vehicle Customization. Pressing may also disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent.

(Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to unlock the trunk.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

(Remote Vehicle Start):  For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start for additional information.

Personal Identity Keys

This system stores electronic settings for two different keys. The settings are stored when a personal identity key is removed from the ignition and recalled when on the RKE transmitter is pressed. For information on storing climate control settings, radio settings and trip computer settings, see "Personal Identity Memories" under Radio(s), "Ignition Keys" under Climate Control System and "Trip Computer" under DIC Vehicle Customization.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the Replace Battery in Remote Key message displays in the DIC. See "Replace Battery in Remote Key" under DIC Warnings and Messages.

The battery is not rechargeable. See your dealer/retailer to replace the battery.