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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 operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start for additional information.

[block ] (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 remote lock feedback can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to confirm locking. See "LOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for more information. Pressing [block ] may also arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. The interior lamps turn on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to confirm unlocking. See "UNLOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for more information. The high-beam headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up lamps may come on each time is pressed. See "EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information. Pressing on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. The trunk can be opened with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h) or when the ignition is off.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the headlamps and turn signals flash three times. Press and hold for about three seconds to initiate the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps and turn signals flash for 30 seconds. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

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 (Battery) LOW message displays in the DIC. See "KEY FOB BATT (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.