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For 1990-2009 cars only

You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.


Object Number: 819532  Size: A3
LOCK: 

To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button. See Power Door Locks for more details on power door lock features.

If your vehicle is equipped with the content theft-deterrent system, the LOCK button may arm the system. See Content Theft-Deterrent for more information.

UNLOCK: When you press the UNLOCK button, only the driver's door will unlock. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the doors will unlock. If you would like all the doors to unlock the first time you press UNLOCK, see Power Door Locks The UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the content theft deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent for more details.

(Open Trunk): Press the button with the trunk symbol to open your trunk. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for this feature to operate.

(Remote Alarm): When you press the button with the horn symbol, the headlamps will flash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention if needed.

Your vehicle may have Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation. This feature provides feedback to the holder of the remote keyless entry transmitter that a command has been received by the keyless entry receiver. To signal that a command has been received, the headlamps will flash and the horn may sound briefly. See Vehicle Personalization for programming information.

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle

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 four transmitters matched to it.

Battery Replacement

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 won't work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's 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.


Object Number: 812555  Size: B3

To replace the battery do the following:

  1. Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist to separate the halves.
  2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not use the metal flanges to remove the battery.
  3. Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmitter. Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
  4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
  5. Check the transmitter operation.