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For 1990-2009 cars only

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle.

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


Object Number: 2060032  Size: G1
(Lock):  Press to lock all the doors, including the liftgate.

(Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If is pressed again within five seconds, all other doors unlock. The interior lamps come on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold for more than two seconds and the turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds. To turn the alarm off, press again or turn the ignition to ON/RUN.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See "HOLD STEM TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Operation and Displays.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY" under DIC Warnings and Messages.

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: 2046273  Size: G1

To replace the battery:

  1. Separate 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, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
  4. Reassemble the transmitter.

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle.

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

Without Remote Start Shown (With Remote Start Similar)


Object Number: 2060032  Size: G1
(Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, this button is used to operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start for additional information.

(Lock):  Press to lock all the doors, including the liftgate.

(Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or when is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See "Relearn Remote Key" under DIC Operation and Displays.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY" under DIC Warnings and Messages.

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: 2046273  Size: G1

To replace the battery:

  1. Separate 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, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
  4. Reassemble the transmitter.