The vehicle's doors can be locked and unlocked, and the trunk can be opened from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, you can also start the vehicle's engine with the RKE transmitter.

RKE with Remote Start

RKE without Remote Start

The following functions may be available with your vehicle's RKE system:

(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, the engine may be started from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See "Remote Vehicle Start" at the end of this section for more detailed information.

[block ] (Lock):  Press the lock button to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may chirp when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds from the previous press of the lock button. See "FOB LOCK FEEDBACK" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information. If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, pressing the lock button may also arm it. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Unlock): Press the unlock button to unlock the driver's door. If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps can be programmed to come on for a set amount of time when the vehicle is unlocked using the RKE transmitter. See "EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY" under DIC Vehicle Personalization . If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter may disarm it. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold this button for about one second to release the trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for this feature to operate.

(Panic Alarm): Press this button to activate the alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACCESSORY for the alarm to work. When the alarm button is pressed, the headlamps will flash and the horn will sound repeatedly for two minutes. The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved to RUN or the alarm button is pressed again.

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle

Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can also be re-coded to match the new transmitter. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. The vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it.

Battery Replacement

Under normal use, the battery in the RKE transmitter should last about four years.

The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.

The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle's DIC will display if the RKE transmitter battery is low.

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 in the RKE transmitter, do the following:

1. Insert a flat object, with a thin edge, into the notch located below the panic alarm button, and separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object to do this.
3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive (+) side of the battery facing up. Use one three-volt, CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. Make sure the cover is on tight, so water will not get inside the transmitter.
5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle.

Remote Vehicle Start

Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system will heat or cool the inside of the vehicle based on the outside temperature. The rear window defogger will be turned on by the climate control system when it is heating the inside of the vehicle. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the RUN position.

Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.

The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time.

The remote vehicle start feature needs to be reset after your vehicle's engine is started two times using the transmitter's remote start button. The remote start system is reset by inserting the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turning it to RUN. See Ignition Positions for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle.

The RKE transmitter with the remote start button provides an increased range of operation. You can start your vehicle from an average range of about 492 feet (150 m) away. However the range may be less while the vehicle is running, and as a result, you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System for additional information.

(Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it.

To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following:

1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button for four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. The vehicle's doors will lock.

When the vehicle's engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running.

3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle.

The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to RUN.

To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following. The parking lamps will turn off:

If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start.

The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the follow occur:

If a remote start is attempted and is unsuccessful, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display REMOTE START DISABLED.

Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information. If your vehicle does not have the DIC feature, and remote vehicle start was installed at the dealership, you will need to have the dealership enable or disable the system.

Remote Start Ready

If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature gives you the ability to lock or unlock your vehicle from about 492 feet (150 m) away and allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature.

See your dealer if you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle.