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Keyless Entry: Description and Operation

Keyless Entry/Security Alarm System

Keyless Entry System

The security alarm system receives lock (arm), unlock (disarm ) and panic signals from the keyless entry control unit. The keyless entry system allows you to lock an unlock the vehicle with the remote transmitter. When you push the LOCK button, all doors lock. When you push the UNLOCK button once, only the driver's door unlocks. The passenger 5 doors and tailgate will unlock hen you push the button a second time.

When the switch for the ceiling light, is in the center position , if will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. If you do not open a door, the light will go off in about 0 seconds, the doors will automatically relock, and the security system will rearm. If you relock the doors with the remote transmitter within 30 seconds, the light will go off immediately.

You cannot lock the doors with the remote transmitter if a door or the tailgate is not fully closed, or if the key is in the ignition switch. If the hood or tailgate are not closed, the doors will lock and unlock, but the security system will not be armed until the hood and tailgate are closed.

The system will signal you when the doors lock and unlock by flashing the parking lights, side marker lights, and taillights: once when they lock, and twice when they unlock. If the light don't flash, make sure the doors, the hood, and the tailgate are closed and locked. Check that the security indicator blinks. If the security alarm system does not arm, refer to the multiplex mode or security input tests.

Touring model only:
Recalling a Memorized Driving Position

The transmitter has a function to recall a memorized driving position. There are two kinds of transmitters. One is for the driving position memory switch 1, the other is for driving position memory switch 2. When the driver's door is opened after unlocking the door with the transmitter, the beeper sounds once, and the driver's seat and mirror move to the memorized driving position. When the movement is complete, the beeper sounds twice. If the driving position is already set to the memorized position the beeper makes no sound when the door is opened. The instructions for turning ON and OFF this feature are on the back of the keyless transmitter or.