The vehicle's doors can be locked and unlocked from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Remote Keyless Entry with Remote Start

Remote Keyless Entry without Remote Start

The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system:

(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, you can start the engine from outside the vehicle. See "Remote Vehicle Start" at the end of this section for more detailed information.

[block ] (Lock):  Press the lock button to lock all the doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will also chirp to indicate locking has occurred. Pressing the lock button may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent .

(Unlock): Press the unlock button to unlock the driver's door. If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors and the liftgate will unlock. The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the hazard lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred and if it is dark outside, the high beams and parking lamps will turn on and stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. See LIGHT FLASH and EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): This button may be used to locate your vehicle. Press and release this button to activate the vehicle locate feature. The horn will chirp three times and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash three times. Press and hold the button for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn will chirp and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds. Press the button again to cancel the panic alarm.

Programmable Horn Chirp

Through the DIC, you may choose whether or not to have a horn chirp when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock or unlock the doors. See "LOCK HORN" and "UNLOCK HORN" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for more information.

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 in case they need to be re-coded. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it.

Battery Replacement

Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years.

You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.

The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle's DIC will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low.

Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following:

1. Use a flat thin object to separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter.
2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up. Use one three-volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery.
3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water will not get in.

Remote Vehicle Start

Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems. See Climate Control System for additional information.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start feature, the remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it. An increased range of operation is provided with the remote keyless entry transmitter that has the remote vehicle start button. The vehicle can be started from approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. However, the operating range may be less while the engine is running and you will need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. To start the engine using the remote start feature, do the following:

1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button for four seconds or until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

When the vehicle's engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running.

3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle.

After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to RUN.

The maximum number of remote starts between ignition cycles with the key is two.

If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start.

After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to RUN and then back to LOCK using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again.

To manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do any of the following:

The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: