Remote keyless entry (RKE)
The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the power liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held RKE Key Fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 MPH (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all key fob buttons for all key fobs.
Key Fob
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock the driver's door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry" in "Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further information.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door or all doors on the first push of the UNLOCK button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
Flash Lamps With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect. To change the current setting, refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry" in "Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further information.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold the button on the key fob for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pushing the button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 MPH (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
- The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on.
- You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
- Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please dispose of them according to respect for environment and local laws.
- Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can dispose of them either in the correct containers as specified by law or by taking them to an authorized dealership, which will deal with their disposal.
- Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
- Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Separating Key Fob Case
A - Emergency Key Release Button B - Remove The Emergency Key
- Insert the tip of the emergency key, #2 flat blade screwdriver, or a coin into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Separating Key Fob Case With Emergency Key
Separating Key Fob Case With A Coin
- Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery.
Replace Battery In The Key Fob
- Fit a new battery in place of the depleted battery.When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the back cover.Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers.Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
- To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together until they are tightly clamped.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.