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.
With Intelligent Access (IA)
The RKE system uses an IA key. The IA key incorporates both the PATS functions and the RKE transmitter functions in a single device.
The RKE transmitter is programmed automatically during IA key programming. During IA key programming, the RFA module obtains the TIC from the IA key.
The RFA module accepts programming of up to 4 IA keys. Refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys - Intelligent Access (IA) or Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment - Intelligent Access (IA) in ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) for key programming information.
The IA key initiates the following electronic system functions:
- Unlocks the LH front door
- Unlocks all doors
- Locks all doors
- Releases the luggage compartment lid
- Activates/deactivates the panic alarm
- Commands the interior lamps on (when unlocking) and off (when locking)
- Provides a long flash of the turn signals when UNLOCK is pressed
- Sounds the horn once when LOCK is pressed twice within 3 seconds, and the doors are closed
- Sounds the horn twice when LOCK is pressed twice within 3 seconds, and any door is ajar
The RKE transmitter in the IA key has a normal operating range of 10 m (33 ft).
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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.