2004 Saturn Ion Owner's Manual - Page 71

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5. • If you are still having trouble, see your retailer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors or the trunk from about 26 feet (8 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q (Lock): Press this symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors. This also arms the theft-deterrent system. See "Theft-Deterrent System" following for information on arming the theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking lamps will flash and/or the horn will sound when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. See your retailer for more information on programming this feature. 2-5