Keyless Entry Keypad Programming (Continental)

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NOTE: Permanent entry code programmed in driver's door module is taped to driver's door module or on wallet card provided with owner's manual.

Enter 5-digit permanent entry code at keypad. Within 5 seconds of pressing last digit, press 1/2 button on keypad to activate programming mode. Hold 1/2 button for more than 2 seconds to erase all stored customer codes. Door locks will lock and unlock to confirm all codes are erased. Existing codes do not need to be erased to program new codes.
Enter new 5-digit keypad code. To associate new code with personality position No. 1 or 2, within 7.5 seconds of entering last digit of new code, press 1/2 button for position No. 1 or 3/4 button for position No. 2. Doors will lock and unlock to confirm new code is programmed. If another code is to be programmed, begin entering code within 7.5 seconds of pressing last button.
After all new codes are programmed, a new remote transmitter can be programmed within 7.5 seconds of pressing last digit in keypad code. To exit program mode, press keyless entry keypad buttons 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time or wait 7.5 seconds for DDM to exit automatically.