02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the
remote key. When removed, the key blade
can be used to:
•
Lock/unlock the driver's door if the
remote key is not functioning properly
•
Lock/unlock the glove compartment (see
page 68)
•
Override the transmission's shiftlock sys-
tem (see page 124)
•
Enable/disable the valet locking function
(see page 63)
•
The trunk can be opened manually if nec-
essary (see page 68)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
Pull the key blade straight out of the
remote key.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote
key
1. Hold the remote key with the slot for the
key blade up.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its
groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove
until it clicks into place.
Unlocking the driver's door with the
detached key blade
Driver's door keyhole cover
If the remote key/PCC* does not function nor-
mally (weak battery, etc.), the vehicle can be
unlocked with the detachable key blade.
1. Remove the key blade from the remote
key/PCC (see the previous section,
"Removing the key blade" on page 60 for
instructions).
2. Press the key blade approx. 0.5 in. (1 cm)
straight up in the hole on the underside of
the keyhole cover.
> The cover will come off due to the
pressure exerted when the key blade is
pushed upward.
