Black plate (84,1)
Panic button
If you witness from a distance someone
attempting to break into or damage your
vehicle, pressing the panic button will
activate the vehicle's alarm.
NOTE
The panic button will work whether any
door or the trunk lid is open or closed.
Turning on the alarm
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:
l
The horn sounds intermittently.
l
The hazard warning lights flash.
Turning off the alarm
Press any button on the transmitter.
q
Transmitter Maintenance
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
l
Install the battery with the positive
pole (
) facing down. Battery
leakage could occur if it is not
installed correctly.
l
When replacing the battery, be
careful not to bend the electrical
terminals or get oil on them. Also be
careful not to get dirt in the
transmitter as it could be damaged.
l
There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
l
Replace only with the same type
battery (CR1620 or equivalent).
l
Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
l
Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
l
Never disassemble.
l
Never throw the battery into fire
and/or water.
l
Never deform or crush.
Replacing the transmitter battery
1. Unfold the key (page 3-22).
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