Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Section 25 (Remote Keyless Entry Systems): Operation
When UNLOCK button is depressed once, only driver door is unlocked. Parking lights will flash and interior lights will turn on for 40 seconds. When UNLOCK button is depressed a second time within 5 seconds, remaining doors including liftgate or cargo doors on utility vehicles (if equipped) are unlocked.
When LOCK button is depressed, all doors and liftgate or cargo doors on utility vehicles (if equipped) lock. When LOCK button is depressed twice, horn sounds to verify that doors locked.
When button with horn symbol is pressed, horns sounds and head lights and park lights will flash for up to 30 seconds. Pressing horn button again or starting vehicle will turn horn and lights off.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.