Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.
With Remote Start
Shown, Without Remote
Start Similar
(Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with 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 the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when is pressed again within five seconds. See DIC Vehicle Customization for additional information.
Pressing may arm the content theft-deterrent system.
See Content Theft-Deterrent.
(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. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization .
Pressing on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent.
(Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. The transmission must be in P (Park).
(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 for more than two seconds 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 moved to ON/RUN or is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.
See also:
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it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
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Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar
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