Key and Lock Messages

NO REMOTE DETECTED

This message displays when the transmitter battery is weak on vehicles with keyless access. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation for more information.

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.

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