1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 65

Matching Tral ~ itter(s) To Your V ~ le Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote lock control transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't work at the normal range in any location.If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. ~ ~ Each remote lockCOI 1 1transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitterfrom unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. You can match your transmitter to as many 1997 General Motors vehicles as youown, as long as they have the same Remote Lock Control system. Contact your retailerfor assistance with this. . NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 2-8