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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the park lights and turn signal
lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on
or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
mitter for at least four seconds, but no longer then
10 seconds. Then, press the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
mitter with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and
the key removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK
button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock the doors. The horn will chirp once and the
park lights and turn signal lights will flash to acknowl-
edge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
mitter for at least four seconds, but no longer then
10 seconds. Then, press the UNLOCK button.
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2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with
the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key
removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm System. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System.To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate
Press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button on the
RKE transmitter for at least one second to unlatch the
trunk/liftgate. The parking lights and turn signal lights
will flash three times to acknowledge the signal.
Using The Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the park lights and fog lights, and
sounds the horn. The Panic Alarm will not work when
driving the vehicle.
To turn the Panic Alarm on or off, press and hold the
PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. The alarm can also be turned off by
inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning it to
the ON/RUN position. If not deactivated through the
RKE transmitter or the ignition switch, the alarm will
turn off automatically after three minutes.
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3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.
4. Test the RKE transmitter operation.
General Information
This RKE transmitter complies with FCC rules Part 15.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
If your RKE transmitter ever fails to operate from a
normal distance, check the following:
1. Closeness to a radio transmitter, such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radioscan affect transmitter operation. To verify if this is the
cause, move the vehicle to another area and test RKE
transmitter operation.
2. The RKE transmitter may become “out of sync” and
will no longer function if operated more than 255 times
while out of range of the vehicle (23 ft or 7 m) or if
operated while the vehicle battery is dead or discon-
nected. To “synchronize” the RKE transmitter, remove
the key from the ignition. Close the hood and all doors.
Press both buttons on the RKE transmitter for about
10 seconds. The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the
signal. Normal RKE transmitter operation should re-
sume.
3. The RKE transmitter battery may be weak or dead.
The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three
years.
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DOOR LOCKS
WARNING!
•Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when
entering or exiting your vehicle. They can be hot
enough to burn you. Observe the warning labels
on each door closure panel.
•For 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.
•When 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
injured seriously or fatally. Don’t leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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Manual Door Lock
The driver’s door can be locked or unlocked with the key.
The door lock is located on the outside door panel
beneath the mirror.
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is on each door trim panel. Use
this switch to lock or unlock the doors.
NOTE:To prevent you from accidentally locking your
keys in the vehicle, the power door locks will not operate
if the key is in the ignition and the driver’s door is open.
Mechanical Door Lock
Power Door Lock Switch
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Electronic Door Lock
This vehicle is equipped with a virtual lock system. Input
from the outside door handle is ignored if the vehicle is
virtually locked.
Door Lock Messaging
The words “DOOR UNLOCKED” will flash in the odom-
eter if one door is unlocked or will remain on steadily if
both doors are unlocked. A door is considered unlocked
if the inside door handle is pulled. With the key in the
ignition switch, this display will turn off approximately
40 seconds after switching OFF the ignition, or if the
Power Accessory Delay feature is active, it will turn off
approximately 40 seconds after the delay feature times
out.
Automatic Door Locks
This feature locks the doors automatically once vehicle
speed reaches 18 mph (29 km/h).NOTE:Input from the door handles is ignored once the
vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Automatic Door Locks Programming
The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and
OFF/LOCK four times ending up in the OFF/LOCK
position.
3. Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the
doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
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This feature can also be disabled at an authorized deal-
ership if desired.
NOTE:Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor-
dance with local laws.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window switches are located between the
driver and passenger seats on the center tunnel bezel, just
to the left of the parking brake. The switch on the left side
controls the driver’s window and the switch on the right
controls the passenger’s window. The power window
switches are active when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC position.
NOTE:
•The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you to
operate the power windows for two minutes after
turning OFF the ignition switch. Removing the keyfrom the ignition switch and opening the driver’s door
will cancel this feature. Your authorized dealership can
enable or disable the Power Accessory Delay feature as
desired.
•Windows cannot be driven up during Power Acces-
sory Delay with a door open. Furthermore, opening
the door will stop the window movement immediately
if the window is in the process of going up.
•The window will lower slightly if it is closed com-
pletely when opening the door. The window will
return to its fully closed position after closing the door.
This action is necessary in order to clear the seal when
opening the door.
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WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the
ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power win-
dows while operating the power window switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
Power Window Switches
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