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For 1990-2009 cars only

With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or the trunk from about 26 feet (8 m) away using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter supplied with your vehicle.


Object Number: 808457  Size: A3

[block ] (Lock): Press this symbol on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors. This also arms the theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking lamps will flash and/or the horn will sound when you lock the doors with the RKE transmitter. See your retailer for more information on programming this feature.

(Unlock): Press this symbol on the RKE transmitter to unlock the driver's door. This also disarms the theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent . Press the button again to unlock the rest of the doors. Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking lamps will flash and/or the horn will sound when you unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter. See your retailer for more information on programming this feature.

(Panic Alarm): The RKE transmitter has an instant panic alarm. Press the horn symbol when the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound and the parking lamps and dome lamp will flash for up to two minutes. To stop the instant panic alarm, press the symbol again.

(Trunk): Press and hold this button for approximately one second to open the trunk. If the vehicle's speed is faster than 2 mph (3 km/h), the trunk will not open when this button is pressed.

The RKE transmitter is used to arm/disarm the theft-deterrent system. The system will arm when the lock button on the RKE transmitter pressed. The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed.

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 retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your retailer 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 RKE transmitter should last about four years.

You can tell 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, it is 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.

  1. Use a flat thin object to pry open the transmitter.

  2. Object Number: 810846  Size: B3
  3. Once the transmitter is separated, use a toothpick, pen cap, or similar object to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
  4. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate.
  5. Snap the transmitter back together tightly so moisture cannot enter.
  6. Check the operation of the transmitter.