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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away, however, the operating range may be less while the vehicle is running.

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

With Remote Start and Dual Power Sliding Doors Shown, Without Similar


Object Number: 1519340  Size: A3

The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system:

(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has 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 doors and the liftgate. See Power Door Locks for more details on the power door lock features. The turn signal lamps may flash to indicate locking has occurred. If you press [block ] again, within five seconds, the horn will sound and the turn signal lamps may flash to let you know the vehicle is already locked. See "FOB LOCK FEEDBACK" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information. If the vehicle has a content theft-deterrent system, pressing [block ] may also arm it. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Unlock): Press to lock the driver's door. Press again, within five seconds, to lock all the doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lamps will flash. To unlock all the doors the first time you press , see "FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS" under DIC Vehicle Personalization . If your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent system, pressing on the RKE transmitter may disarm it. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Remote Alarm): Press to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound. Press again to turn off the alarm.

Remote Power Sliding Door Operation

(Power Sliding Door): If your vehicle has one power sliding door, press and hold to open or close the power sliding door. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) .

(Dual Power Sliding Doors): If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, press and hold to open or close the driver side door or to open or close the passenger side door. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) .

You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the RKE transmitter even if the power sliding door override switch(es), on the overhead console, are active or inactive. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) for additional information.

If the sliding door is closed and the power sliding door button on the transmitter is pressed and held, the vehicle's doors will be unlocked and then the power sliding door will open. If the power sliding door has been locked using the manual door lock lever, you will need to unlock the power sliding door before it can be opened with the RKE transmitter sliding door button.

If your vehicle's fuel filler door is opened, the driver's side power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to force the door. Once the fuel filler door is closed, the driver's side sliding door can be opened normally.

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/retailer. 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.

See your dealer/retailer to match transmitters to another vehicle.

Battery Replacement

The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, 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: 1528359  Size: B3
  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.