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For 1990-2009 cars only

If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

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


Object Number: 807790  Size: A3
[block ] (Lock): Press [block ] to lock all the doors. Press [block ] again within three seconds and the horn will chirp.

To program different feedback settings, see Driver Information Center (DIC) .

(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver's door. The parking lamps will flash and the interior lights will come on. Press a second time within three seconds to unlock all the doors.

(Panic): Press to activate the alarm. The headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds. To turn the alarm off, press again, wait 30 seconds, 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. 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

Replace the battery if the KEY FOB # BATTERY 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: 807792  Size: B3

To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter:

  1. Separate the halves of 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. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
  4. Put the transmitter back together tightly.