Q: How do I program a personal entry code?

asked by on January 19, 2016

How do I program a personal entry code?

You can program your own personal entry cod for the keyless entry keypad with just a few steps: 1. Enter the factory set entry code, which is located on the owner’s wallet card. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1-2 button. 3. Enter the five-digit personal entry code that you wish to program. 4. Press the 1-2 button to store the entry code in the Driver 1 settings, or press the 3-4 button to store the entry code in the Driver 2 settings.

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