Remote keyless entry (RKE) is a feature which allows for the operation of the door locks, the interior lighting, and the decklid/liftgate release from outside the vehicle.

The remote keyless entry (RKE) system consists of an RKE module and two transmitters. The RKE module can be programmed with up to four transmitters. The transmitter sends a signal to the remote keyless entry (RKE) module when lock, unlock, or the vehicle symbol button is depressed. The RKE module interprets the signal, decodes it and then executes it by activating the required circuitry to provide the requested function.

The Saturn Security System is a feature that is operated from the remote keyless entry transmitter. The Saturn Security System provides content theft protection by sounding the horn and flashing the dome lamp if a door is opened or the ignition lock cylinder is turned. In addition the Saturn Security System has vehicle immobilization feature that prevents the starter from cranking.

Lock

All doors will lock automatically when LOCK is pressed on the transmitter. The dome lamp will illuminate for 2 seconds as soon as all the doors are closed. If the security system function is enabled, the Dome Lamp will flash twice.

The Saturn Security System is automatically enabled when the LOCK button is pressed on the transmitter. The horn will chirp when the LOCK button is pressed a second time within 5 seconds, depending on the system mode chosen.

Unlock

The driver's door will be unlocked automatically when UNLOCK is pressed on the transmitter. If UNLOCK is pressed again within 5 seconds, after the first time it was pressed, the remaining doors will be unlocked. The dome lamp illuminates for 40 seconds or until the ignition is turned to RUN, with the dome lamp in the DOOR position and all the vehicle doors are closed.

The Saturn security system is disabled when the UNLOCK button is pressed. If the horn chirp mode is enabled, the horn will chirp twice for confirmation that the Saturn security system is disarmed.

Decklid/Liftgate Release

The decklid, or liftgate, will unlock when the vehicle symbol is pressed on the transmitter with the ignition OFF or the vehicle stationary. The dome lamp will come ON for 40 seconds. The dome lamp will turn OFF when the ignition is turned ON.

Illuminated Entry

The dome lamp in the DOOR position will be controlled by the doors and the transmitter. When a door is opened, the dome lamp will come ON. When all the doors are closed, the dome lamp will stay ON for 40 seconds, or until the ignition is turned ON.

The Saturn security system will turn the dome lamp OFF if the dome lamp switch is in the ON position.

Panic Alert (Transmitter)

The red panic button, horn symbol, on the transmitter can be pressed in the event of an emergency. When the remote keyless entry module receives the panic signal from the transmitter, it will invoke full alarm. The horn will sound and the dome lamps will flash until the panic button on the transmitter is pressed again, or 2 minutes have passed, which ever occurs first.

The range of the RKE system is about 8 meters (26 feet). It is normal for any RKE system to experience a decrease in range at certain times.

Important: If the transmitters will not work, perform the Keyless Entry System Check before continuing with the following transmitter and remote keyless entry (RKE) module range diagnostics.