Q: How do I use the remote keyless entry (RKE) system to unlock or lock my car?
How do I use the remote keyless entry (RKE) system to unlock or lock my car?
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Your remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter has buttons to automatically lock and unlock your vehicle. The unlock button looks like an unbuckled padlock, and the lock button looks like a buckled padlock. When outside the vehicle, press the unlock button once to unlock all of the doors. Press the lock button once to lock all of the doors.
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The RKE will lock or unlock your vehicle from up to 65 feet away.
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