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NOTE:Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis-
ables all buttons on the transmitter.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate:
Press and release the Unlock button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver's door, or twice to unlock all
doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver's door or all doors and the liftgate on the first
press of the Unlock button on the transmitter. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªRemote Key
Unlock,º under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Pro-
grammable Features),º under ªElectronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on a programmed (i.e.
functional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no
longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the Unlock
button while still holding the Lock button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
Vehicle Key
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3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the Lock and Unlock buttons on the transmitter.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the Lock button on the transmitter
while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock button to
deactivate the Security Alarm.
Illuminated Approach Ð If Equipped
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The
time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to ªIllumination Approach,º
under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate:
Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the lock
signal.
Sound Horn with Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªSound Horn with
Remote Key Lock,º under ªPersonal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual.
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²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the Lock button on a programmed (i.e. func-
tional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press the Panic button while still
holding the Lock button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the Lock button on the transmitter.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the Lock button on the transmitter
while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock button to
deactivate the Security Alarm.Flash Lights with Lock
The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªFlash Lights with
Remote Key Lock,º under9Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual.
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on a programmed
(i.e. functional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no
longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the Lock
button while still holding the Unlock button.
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2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the Lock and Unlock buttons on the transmitter.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the Lock button on the transmitter
while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the Unlock button to
deactivate the Security Alarm.
To Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up Window:
Press the Rear Release button twice to unlatch the liftgate
flip-up window.
WARNING!
To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will
automatically rise.
Using the Panic Alarm
NOTE:The ªPanicº and ªSecurityº alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the ªPanicº
and the ªSecurityº modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the Panic button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
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headlights and turn signal lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system will
turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the Panic button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote
keyless entry system will function normally. Panic mode
will not disarm the security system on vehicles so
equipped.
NOTE:You may need to be close to the vehicle when
using the transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to
the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to SENTRY KEY ªCustomer Key Programming.º
in this section.
NOTE:If you do not have a programmed transmitter,
contact your dealer for details.
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
²Perchlorate Material Ð special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
²Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the screw from the transmitter case (if
equipped).
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To Exit Remote Start Mode & Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
the Unlock button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON position.
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON position
in order to drive the vehicle.
To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode
Press and release the remote start button one time.
NOTE:To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system
will disable the one-time press of the remote start button
for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start
request.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward.
Manual Lock Plunger
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If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.
NOTE:The manual door locks will not lock or unlock
the liftgate.WARNING!
²For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
²When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries and death.
²Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don't leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate.
If you press the power door lock switch while the key is
in the ignition, and any front door is open, the powerlocks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-
tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key
or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A
chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power
door locks if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled.
2. The transmission is in gear.
3. All doors are closed.
4. The throttle is pressed.
5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h).
6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Power Door Lock Switch
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