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.
Keyless Entry Keypad
The keyless entry keypad carries out the following functions:
- Unlocks the driver door
- Unlocks all the doors
- Locks all doors
- Enables/disables auto-unlocking
- Enables/disables autolocking
- Arms/disarms the perimeter alarm
- Recalls the memory seat position associated with a particular customer key code (when enabled)
- Releases the luggage compartment lid latch
- Programs/erases the customer key code(s)
- Illuminates the keyless entry keypad lamp and issues illuminated entry on/off requests
The keypad feature operates independently of key position status, vehicle speed, or transmission position. When a keypad button is pressed, the keypad buttons illuminate to provide better visibility. If the lock all doors command is entered or 5 seconds have elapsed since the last button press, the illumination is turned off.
Each vehicle equipped with a keypad is programmed with a 5-digit factory set entry code. This code is provided to the customer through a wallet card in the Owner's Literature. In addition, this code is available through a scan tool and is also printed on the SJB label. When entering codes each digit must be entered within 5 seconds of the previous button press. In addition to the factory set code, 3 personal codes can also be programmed. For additional information on programming the personal keypad codes, refer to KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD CODE PROGRAMMINGΒ in this service information.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.