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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 (Without Remote Start Similar)


Object Number: 1538524  Size: A3
(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.

[block ] (Lock):  Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will chirp when [block ] is pressed again within three seconds of the previous press of the lock button. See DIC Vehicle Customization for additional information. Pressing [block ] will arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver's door. If is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization . If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights will turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside. See "APPROACH LIGHTING" under DIC Vehicle Customization . Pressing on the RKE transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

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

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. The vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. See "Relearn Remote Key" under DIC Operation and Displays for instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to your vehicle.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" under DIC Warnings and Messages for additional information.

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: 1562525  Size: B3

To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter:

  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, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
  4. Put the transmitter back together tightly.