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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle.


Object Number: 1958352  Size: G1
[block ] (Lock):  Press to lock all of the doors and liftgate.

The hazard warning flashers flash once to confirm that the doors have locked.

(Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The hazard warning flashers flash twice to confirm that the door has unlocked.

HOLD (Panic): Press to arm the alarm. The lights flash and the horn sounds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is shifted to ON/RUN or HOLD is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY for the alarm to work.

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. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it.

Battery Replacement

The battery in the transmitter is weak and should be changed if it does not work at the normal range in any location.

Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery, use a flat, thin non-metal object or tape-wrapped metal object.

  1. Separate the transmitter.

  2. Object Number: 2010500  Size: G1
  3. Remove the module.

  4. Object Number: 2010501  Size: G1
  5. Open the module cover.
  6. Remove the old battery.

  7. Object Number: 2010504  Size: G1
  8. Insert the new battery, positive (+) side facing up. Replace with a CR2025 or equivalent battery.
  9. Snap the module back together and replace it in the transmitter.
  10. Snap the front and back of the transmitter together.