1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 65

Matching Transmitter@) Your Vehicle To Each keyless entry transmitter coded to prevent is another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitterswith you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the transmitter will not unlock your lost vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteryis weak if the transmitter won't in work at the normal range any location.If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. I NOTICE: You can match your transmitter to as many 1997 General Motors vehicles as own, as you long as they have the same Keyless Entry system. Contact your dealer assistance withthis. for 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