Your vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your hatch/trunk lid, turn the panic alarm on and off and disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The range distance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away.

Your vehicle comes standard with two transmitters, and up to three can be matched to your vehicle.

See "Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle" later in this section.

The driver's door will unlock when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, or press the unlock button again within five seconds to unlock both doors. Also, by pressing the unlock button, it may automatically disarm your theft-deterrent system, depending on how the theft-deterrent system is programmed. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will come on.

Your memory settings will also be recalled when you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Memory for more information.

The hatch/trunk lid will release when the button with the trunk symbol is pressed, as long as the ignition is turned to OFF.

The system has a feature that makes it difficult for you to lock your key in your vehicle. If you leave your key in the ignition and attempt to lock the doors, the vehicle will not lock and a chime will sound to remind you that the key is in the ignition. If the door lock is pressed again, within five seconds, the doors will lock and the keys can be locked in the vehicle. This system cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle. Always remember to take your key with you.

Remote Alarm

When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound. This panic alarm button will allow you to attract attention, if needed.

If the horn alarm sounds, there are three ways to turn it off:

Remote Keyless Entry Settings

You can adjust the settings on the system through the Driver Information Center (DIC). You can change the type of alarm used by the theft-deterrent system. See DIC Controls and Displays for more information.

Each remote keyless entry 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. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of three transmitters matched to it.

To match transmitters to your vehicle, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition key to ON.
2. Clear any warning messages on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the RESET button.
3. Press the OPTIONS button on the DIC several times until the blank page is displayed, then press and hold the RESET button for two seconds.
4. When the message FOB TRAINING is displayed, press the RESET button once. The message HOLD LK + UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed in the DIC .
5. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter simultaneously for five seconds.
6. When a transmitter is learned (matched), the DIC will display FOB LEARNED and then prompt you to learn the second transmitter.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the third transmitter.
8. Remove the key from the ignition.

The programming mode will shut off if any of following has occurred:

Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years.

You can tell 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.

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

1. Insert a coin or similar object into the slot on the back of the transmitter and gently pry apart the front and back.
2. Gently pull the battery out of the transmitter.
3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+) side up. Use a battery, type CR2032, or equivalent.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to put it together so water will not get in.
5. Test the transmitter.