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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions 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
LOCK: Press to lock all the doors. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may chirp.

If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is pressed, the doors lock, but the theft-deterrent system does not arm until the open door is closed.

Pressing LOCK may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent for additional information.

UNLOCK:  Press to unlock the driver door. The interior lamps come on, the parking lamps may flash, and the horn may chirp.

Press UNLOCK again within three seconds to unlock all the doors.

Pressing UNLOCK may disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent for additional information.

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 activate the alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps and taillamps flash for up to 30 seconds. To turn the alarm off press again, start the vehicle or wait 30 seconds.

Matching Transmitter(s) to the Vehicle

Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking the 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 no longer works after the new transmitters are re-coded. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it.

Battery Replacement

The battery in the transmitter is weak and needs to be changed if it does not work at the normal range in any location.

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. Insert a flat, thin object into the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing to separate it.
  2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
  3. Insert the new battery. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
  4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly.