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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 feet (18 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 and Remote Rear Doors Shown, Without Similar


Object Number: 1519340  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. The interior lamps turn off after all of the doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps to indicate locking has occurred. See "LOCK HORN" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for more information. Pressing may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent.

(Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps to indicate unlocking has occurred. See "UNLOCK HORN" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for more information. If is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors and the liftgate 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 flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred and the high beams and parking lamps may turn on and stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. See LIGHT FLASH and EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to activate the vehicle locate feature. The horn chirps three times and the headlamps and parking lamps flash three times. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn chirps and the headlamps and parking lamps flash for 30 seconds. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

Remote Rear Door Operation (Panel)

Press and hold for about one second to open the rear driver side door.

Press and hold for about one second to open the rear passenger side door.

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 BATT 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.