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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
•Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
•Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
•Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-4.
•If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
The following functions may be available if your vehicle
has the remote keyless entry system.
Sedan Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
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The LED light (A), on the transmitter, will flash when the
buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter are
pressed. You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors
from about 20 feet (6 m) away. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry System on page 2-3for additional information.
W(Unlock):Press this button to unlock all of the
doors and the liftgate, if equipped. If all of the doors and
the trunk or liftgate are closed, the hazard lamps will
flash twice to indicate that unlocking has occurred. The
theft-deterrent system will deactivate and the security
light will turn off. The security light is located on the base
of the driver’s door lock.
If a door is not opened or if the engine is not started
within 30 seconds after pressing unlock on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, all of the doors will
automatically lock and the theft-deterrent system
will reactivate.
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock all of the doors
and the liftgate, if equipped. If all of the doors and
the trunk or liftgate are closed, the hazard lamps will
flash once and the horn will chirp to indicate that locking
has occurred. The theft-deterrent system will activate
and the security light will flash.
If the driver’s door is open while pressing lock, all of the
doors, except for the driver’s door will lock. If any door
other than the driver’s door is open while pressing lock,
all of the doors, including the driver’s door, will lock. Wagon/Hatchback Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
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V(Trunk):If your vehicle has this feature, press
this button to unlock the trunk. If all of the doors
are locked while pressing the trunk button, the trunk will
not unlock. The doors must be unlocked for the trunk
button to unlock the trunk.
S(Parking):If your vehicle has this feature, press this
button to turn on the hazard warning flashers. The hazard
warning lamps will flash for about 28 seconds. Press this
button again to turn off the hazard warning lamps.
The lock, unlock, trunk, and parking buttons, on the
remote keyless entry transmitter, will not operate while
the key is in the ignition. The theft-deterrent system
will not activate while the key is in the ignition.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry 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. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer 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 the remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
The battery is weak if the LED light fails to illuminate or
if the transmitter will not work at the normal operating
range. 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, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.
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To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter, do the following:
1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and
open the cover of the transmitter.
2. Pull the transmitter unit out of the cover and open
the cover of the transmitter unit.
3. Remove the battery and replace it with the new
one. Make sure the positive side of the battery
faces up. Use one three-volt, CR1616, or equivalent
type battery.
4. Close the cover of the transmitter unit and put the
unit in the cover of the transmitter.
5. Assemble the transmitter cover and replace the
screw. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so
water will not get in.
6. Test the transmitter operation.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers — especially children — can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle will not open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a crash if the doors are not locked. So,
wear safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the optional keyless
entry transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-4.
To manually unlock the doors from the outside, insert
the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
To manually lock the doors from the outside, insert the
key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.
All doors, except for the
driver’s door, can be
locked from the outside by
pushing down the
manual door lock and then
closing the door.
The driver’s door lock cannot be pushed in while the
door is open. Upon leaving the vehicle, the driver’s door
can only be locked from the outside by using the key
or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter.
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If your vehicle has a security light, the light will turn off
when you unlock the door using the key or the
optional keyless entry transmitter. The light will turn on
when you lock the door using the key or the keyless
entry transmitter. The security light is located on
the base of the driver’s door lock.
From the inside, you can lock and unlock all of the
doors by pushing or pulling the manual door lock located
on the window sill on each door. You can also lock
and unlock the doors with the optional power door lock
switches located on the driver’s door.
Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle may have a central door unlocking system.
The central door unlocking system is activated from
the driver’s door.
From the outside, you can lock or unlock all of the
doors on your vehicle from the driver’s door by using
either the key or the optional keyless entry transmitter.
From the inside, you can lock or unlock all of the
doors using the driver’s door lock.
Power Door Locks
Your vehicle may have power door locks.
With the power door
locks, you can unlock or
lock the doors on your
vehicle using the driver’s
door lock switch.
Push down the front part of the switch to unlock the
doors. Push down on the back part of the switch to lock
the doors.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors on your
vehicle is not closed
properly while the ignition
is on, the door ajar
light on the instrument
panel cluster will come on
and stay on until the
doors are closed. See
Door Ajar Light on
page 3-40for additional
information.
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Lockout Protection
This feature helps prevent locking your key in the car.
The driver’s door can only be locked with the door
closed. From the outside of the vehicle, close the
driver’s door and lock it using the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be
locked out of your vehicle. Always remember to
take your key with you.
Trunk (Sedan)
To unlock the trunk on your sedan from the outside,
insert the key and turn it clockwise in the trunk
lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter
if your vehicle has one.
When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure
it fully latches.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-31.
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Liftgate (Hatchback and Wagon)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the liftgate open
or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-21.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-31.To unlock the liftgate on your hatchback or wagon from
outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock
cylinder and turn it clockwise or use the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle
above the license plate to open the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, close from the center to
ensure it fully latches.
To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock cylinder
and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
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