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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions 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.

With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar


Object Number: 1500704  Size: A3
(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.

(Lock):  Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If is pressed again within five seconds the horn may chirp. See "FOB LOCK FEEDBACK" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information. For vehicles with a content theft-deterrent system, pressing may arm it. See Content Theft-Deterrent.

(Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps may come on. See "EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY" under DIC Vehicle Personalization. For vehicles with a content theft-deterrent system, pressing may disarm it. See Content Theft-Deterrent.

(Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. The transmission must be in P (Park).

(Panic Alarm): Press to activate the alarm. The headlamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for two minutes. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or 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 the 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 the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the KEY FOB BATT LOW message displays in the DIC. See "KEY FOB BATTERY LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages for additional information.

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


Object Number: 1528359  Size: B3

To replace the battery:

  1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side.
  2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
  3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
  4. Snap the transmitter back together.