Key & Remote Programming Instructions
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      General Motors Vehicles Smart Key Programming Instructions (All Keys Lost & With Two Keys)

      If two currently recognized transmitters are available

      NOTE:  These instructions are for vehicles with PUSH button start and Smart Keys. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

      1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. Place the two recognized transmitters in the cup holder.
      2. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC
      3. Place the new transmitter into the cup holder.
      4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
      5. Remove the transmitter from the cup holder and press UNLOCK or LOCK on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
      6. Put the key back into the transmitter.

      If two currently recognized transmitters are not available

      NOTE: This feature is not available in Canada. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you.

      1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
      2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press ENGINE START/STOP. The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
      3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE# 1.
      4. Place the new transmitter into the cup holder.
      5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
      6. Remove the transmitter from the cup holder and press unlock or lock on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
      7. Put the key back into the transmitter.