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.
EX and EXL
Storing transmitter codes:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be read into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is stored, the code which was input first will be erased.)
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit by the right kick panel.
- Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit by the right kick panel.
- Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit by the right kick panel.
- Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit by the right kick panel.
- Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators. Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button again.
- Within 10 sec., aim the transmitters (up to two additional ones) whose codes you want to store at the keyless receiver unit, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF, and pull out the key.
- Confirm proper operation with the new code(s).
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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.
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