2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away, however, the operating range may be

less while the vehicle is running.

There are other conditions

which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.

RKE with Remote Start Shown

The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system.

Q(Lock): Press to lock all doors.

You can program the vehicle so

the turn signal indicators flash or the horn sounds when pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. For more information see “Flash Remote Lock” and “Beep Remote Lock” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32.

If any door is open when Q is pressed, the horn will chirp five times as a reminder. All doors will lock except the open door.

If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors will lock except the driver door.

Pressing Q may also arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on

page 2-13.

K(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the personalization setting.

To customize remote unlocking, see “Two Stage Unlock” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32.

You can program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators flash when

pressing K on the RKE transmitter. For more information see “Flash Remote Unlock” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32.

Pressing K may also disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on

page 2-13.

V(Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to open the trunk.

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Pontiac G8 manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation, RKE with Remote Start Shown