The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“Keyless Access Operation” later in this section.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.
With Remote Start and Convertible Top Shown, Without Similar
Q
(Lock): Press to lock all doors.The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-41.
If the driver door is open when
Q
ispressed and Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is enabled through the vehicle personalization, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock. See Unlocked
Door Anti Lock Out under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-41. If the passenger door is open when
Q
is pressed, all doors lock.Pressing
Q
may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-16.When the doors are locked, the fuel door is also locked.
K
(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock both doors.When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night, the headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. Memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-41.
See “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-41.
Pressing
K
will disarm thetheft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-16.
When the doors are unlocked, the fuel door is also unlocked.
/
(Remote Start): If equipped, press and releaseQ
and then immediately press and hold/
for atleast four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9.
L
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and holdL
forthree seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for
30 seconds, or until
L
is pressedagain or the vehicle is started.
s
(Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold to release the hatch/trunk.If the engine is running, the shift lever must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral with the parking brake set.
M
(Convertible Top):If equipped, press
K
, thenimmediately press and hold
M
continuously to open all the way.
Release the button to stop movement. This button will only open the convertible top.
Convertible Top
. Do not try to start the vehicle while using the RKE transmitter to open the convertible top.
Release both the RKE and ENGINE START/STOP button and wait a few seconds before starting the vehicle normally.
. The passive door unlock feature may not operate properly while using the RKE transmitter to open the convertible top.
Keyless Access Operation This vehicle has the Keyless Access system that lets you unlock and unlatch the doors and access the trunk without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. There will be a touch pad on the inside of the door handles.
The Keyless Access system can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-41.
Keyless Unlocking
Press the door handle sensor to unlock and open the doors if the RKE transmitter is within range. See Door Locks on page 2-11 and
“Passive Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-41.
Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior or none remain in the interior.
The fuel door will also lock at this time.
To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Passive Door Lock”
under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-41.
Temporary Disable Passive Locking Feature
Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding
K
on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard.
Passive locking will then remain disabled until
Q
on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-41.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert When the vehicle is turned off and a remote is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed. To turn on or off see
“Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder”
under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-41.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the release touch pad to open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter
A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter.
1. The vehicle must be off and both the recognized and new
transmitters must be with you.
2. Remove key base from recognized RKE transmitter.
3. Place the recognized transmitter in the cupholder.
4. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder above the license plate.
5. Open the hatch/trunk.
6. Turn the key five times within ten seconds.
7. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE # 3 or 4, up to 8.
8. Place the new transmitter in the steering column transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up and the base toward the opening facing the passenger side.
9. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
10. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE # 4 or 5, up to 8.
11. Press
K
on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process.12. To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 8-11.
Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 12 seconds if programming is complete.
Return the key base back into the RKE transmitter.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter
If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be
programmed must be present.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Remove the key from the transmitter and insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder above the license plate.
3. Open the hatch/trunk.
4. Turn the key five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC message displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING PLEASE WAIT.
5. Return key base back into RKE transmitter.
6. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN.
then press the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
The DIC reads REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
7. Repeat Step 7 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE #1.
8. Place the new transmitter in the steering column transmitter pocket with the chrome buttons facing up and the base toward the opening facing the passenger side.
9. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the new transmitter.
10. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press
Q
orK
on the transmitter.To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 9–10. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display a NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED. PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET, THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. message when you try to start the vehicle.
See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-35.
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CautionWhen replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
To start the vehicle:
1. Place the transmitter in the steering column transmitter pocket with the chrome buttons facing up and the base towards the passenger side.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park), N (Neutral) or, Neutral, press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
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CautionWhen replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
1. Press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the key out.
2. Use the oval base of the key blade to separate the two halves of the transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Align the key release button and snap the transmitter back together.