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Description & Operation

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system allows driver to operate several vehicle features from outside vehicle using a hand held radio transmitter. Depressing UNLOCK button once unlocks driver's door and illuminates interior lights for 40 seconds or until ignition is turned to RUN position. Depressing UNLOCK button a second time within 5 seconds unlocks all doors and illuminates interior lights. Depressing LOCK button locks all doors and interior lights turn off immediately.

Depressing TRUNK RELEASE button will release trunk lid if vehicle is in PARK. Depressing transmitter ALARM button will cause interior lights to illuminate, horn to sound intermittently and headlights to flash for 110 seconds or until button is depressed again or key is turned to RUN position.