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Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)
If you would like to have your IA keys reprogrammed because you lost
one, or would like to buy additional transmitters you can either
reprogram them yourself, or takeall transmittersto your authorized
dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)
To program new IA keys yourself, refer toSecuriLockpassive
anti-theft systemin this chapter.Note:At least two already
programmed transmitters are required to perform this procedure
yourself.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped)
illuminate when the IA key or the keyless entry keypad is used to unlock
the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition is turned on, or
•the
control on the transmitter is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•the vehicle is locked using the key in the driver door cylinder, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Illuminated exit
When all vehicle doors are closed and the ignition is turned off, the
interior dome lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) will
illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the start button is pressed.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition
has been turned off.
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The ignition must be turned on and then back off or allow one hour to
pass before using remote start again.
Turning the engine off after using remote start
•Press
one time. The parking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due to
ground reflection and the added noise of the running engine.
You can disable or enable the remote start system through the message
center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•recall memory seat/power mirrors
positions.
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this
code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is
available from your authorized dealer. You can also create up to three of
your own 5–digit personal entry codes.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory feature
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press the 1•2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1•2 to store driver 1
settings or 3•4 to store driver 2 settings.
Note:Pressing 5•6, 7•8, or 9•0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit
will not recall a driver memory setting.
Note:The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting.
5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal entry
code has been programmed to the module.
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Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
•The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal
code.
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.
2. Within five seconds, press the 1•2 on the keypad and release.
3. Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds. This must be done within
five seconds of completing Step 2.
All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Anti-scan feature
If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity.
•pressing the
control on the remote entry transmitter portion of
your integrated keyhead transmitter.
•the ignition is turned on.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The interior lamps will illuminate.Note:If the two-stage unlocking
feature is disabled, all doors will unlock; for more information regarding
two-stage unlocking, refer to theUnlocking the doors/Two stage unlock
section earlier in this chapter.
To unlock all doors,enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press and hold the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same
time (with the driver’s door closed). Youdo notneed to enter the
keypad code first.
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If your intelligent access key are lost or stolen and you don’t have an
extra key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new keys
will need to be programmed.
Replacing intelligent access keys can be very costly. Store an extra
programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase
additional spare or replacement keys.
Programming spare intelligent access keys
You must have two previously programmed intelligent access keys inside
the vehicle and the new unprogrammed intelligent access keys readily
accessible. If two previously programmed keys are not available, you
must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare
key(s) programmed.
Note:A maximum of four intelligent access keys can be programmed to
your vehicle. If you would like to replace a previously programmed
access key with a new access key, or if you already have four access keys
programmed to your vehicle, you must take your vehicle and all access
keys to your authorized dealer to be erased and reprogrammed.
Ensure that the vehicle is off before beginning this procedure. Ensure
that all doors are closed before beginning this procedure and that all
doors remain closed throughout the procedure. Perform this procedure
exactly as described below, and perform all steps within 30 seconds of
starting the sequence. If any steps are performed out of sequence, stop
and wait for at least one minute before starting again.
Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Place the new unprogrammed intelligent access key in the pocket
inside the center console utility compartment.
2. Press the driver or passenger power door unlock control three times.
3. Press and release the brake pedal one time.
4. Press the driver or passenger power door lock control three times.
5. Press and release the brake pedal one time. The indicator on the
Start/Stop button should begin to rapidly flash, indicating that
programming mode has been entered and two programmed intelligent
access keys have been detected in the vehicle.
6. Within one minute, press the start/stop button. A message will be
displayed on the message center indicating that the new intelligent
access key was programmed. If four intelligent access keys have already
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been programmed to your vehicle, you cannot program anymore and the
message MAX # OF KEYS LEARNED will be displayed on the message
center.
7. Remove intelligent access key from utility compartment pocket and
press the
orcontrol on the newly programmed intelligent access
keys to exit programming mode.
8. Verify that the remote entry functions operate (lock, unlock) and that
the vehicle starts with new intelligent access key.
If the intelligent access key has been successfully programmed, it can be
used to activate the Intelligent Access with Push Button Start feature
and can be used to start your vehicle.
Note:To program MyKey™ features, refer toMyKey™in this chapter.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter alarm system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
When the following types of unauthorized entry occur:
•any door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk is opened without using the
keypad or the remote entry transmitter,
•or if the ignition is turned on when using an invalid key,
the perimeter alarm will flash the turn signal lamps and sound the horn.
ARMING THE SYSTEM
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off. To arm the
system, do one of the following:
•Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If you press the
control twice on the remote entry
transmitter within three seconds, the horn will chirponceto let you
know that all doors, the hood and the liftgate/trunk are closed. If any
of these are not closed, the horn will chirptwiceto warn you that
they are still open.
•Press the driver or passenger interior door lock control
while the
door is open, then close the door.
•Lock the doors using the intelligent access method (press the lock
area in either front door handle).
•Press and hold the 7•8 and 9•0 controls together on the keyless
entry pad to lock the doors (driver’s door must be closed).
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After locking the doors using any of the methods above, the turn signal
lamps will flash once indicating that the perimeter alarm is in the
pre-armed mode and will become fully armed in 20 seconds.
Note:Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20-second,
pre-armed mode will disarm the system.
When fully armed (after the 20 second pre-arm mode), any IA keys
found inside the vehicle are disabled/inoperable and will not start the
engine. Press
button to re-enable them.
Disarming the system
To disarm the system, do any of the following:
•Unlock the doors by pressing unlock
on the remote entry
transmitter.
•Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad.
•Enter the vehicle using intelligent access.
•Press the panic control
on the remote entry transmitter. The alarm
system will still be armed, but this shuts off the horn and turn lamps
when the alarm is sounding.
•Unlock the doors using a key. If you use this method the system will
not disarm, but you will have an opportunity to disarm the vehicle
once entered. See the Note following.
Note:If the driver’s door is unlocked with a key, a chime will sound
when you open the door and the message center will displayTO STOP
ALARM START VEHICLE. When this occurs, you will have 12 seconds
to disarm the alarm using any of the actions above, otherwise the alarm
will trigger.
Perimeter alarm issues
If there seems to be a potential perimeter alarm system problem with
your vehicle, ensureALLkeys/remote entry transmitters are brought to
your authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
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