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For 1990-2009 cars only

If equipped, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 30 feet (9 m) away.

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


Object Number: 1306944  Size: A2
UNLOCK:  Press to unlock the driver's door and turn on the interior lamps. The parking lamps may also flash, and the horn may chirp, when this button is pressed.

Press the unlock button again within three seconds and all of the doors will unlock.

LOCK:  Press to lock all the doors. The parking lamps may also flash and the horn may chirp when this button is pressed. If a door is open or ajar when the lock button is pressed, the horn will chirp several times to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft-deterrent system is not armed. Pressing the lock button again while the horn is chirping or within three seconds after the horn stops sounding, the doors will lock but the content theft-deterrent system will not arm until the opened door is closed.

Different feedback modes can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "Remote Keyless Entry Feedback" under DIC Operation and Displays .

(Panic): Press to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps flash for up to 30 seconds. To turn them off again, do one of these three things: wait for 30 seconds; press again; or start the vehicle.

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 dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to be re-coded to match the new transmitter. The lost transmitter will no longer work after the new transmitters are re-coded. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it.

Battery Replacement

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, change the battery.

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:


Object Number: 807792  Size: B3
  1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing.
  2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
  3. Insert the new battery. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
  4. Put the transmitter back together tightly.