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.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Lock/Unlock Control - Lock
The RKE transmitter feature requests that both the doors be locked when the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. On any press of the LOCK button with both the doors closed, the RKE transmitter feature commands one flash of the turn signal lamps. If any door (luggage compartment lid or hood, if equipped with perimeter alarm) is ajar, no flash occurs, indicating that both the doors were locked, but one or more closures are ajar. As soon as the last closure is closed, the turn signal lamps flash once. If 2 presses of the LOCK button are received within 3 seconds, the horn chirps once and the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate that all the closures are closed and locked. If any door (luggage compartment lid or hood, if equipped with perimeter alarm) is ajar when the second lock command is received within 3 seconds of the first, the RKE transmitter feature commands the horn chirp twice without flashing the turn signal lamps to indicate that both the doors were locked, but one or more closures are ajar. When the key is in the RUN or START position, no turn signal lamp flashes or horn chirp confirmations occur.
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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.