2016 Chevrolet Camaro (PEPS only) Remote Programming Instructions

NOTE: Use the instructions below if your vehicle has the (PEPS) Passive Entry Passive Start system. A new remote can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized-working remote. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the remotes, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

  1. Place the recognized remote(s) in the rear cupholder in the center console.
  2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. Insert the vehicle key of the new remote into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays "Ready for remote" #2, 3, 4 or 5, 6,7, or 8
  3. Replace the recognized remote with a new remote. Place the new remote in the rear cupholder in the center console.
  4. Press engine start/stop. When the remote is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next remote.
  5. Remove the remote from the remote pocket and press lock or unlock.
  6. When all additional remotes are programmed press and hold engine start/stop for twelve seconds to exit programming mode.
  7. Put the key back in the remote.
  8. To program additional remotes, repeat steps 3 through 5.

NOTE: If there are no currently recognized remotes available, follow this procedure to program up to eight remotes. 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 remotes to be programmed must be with you. If you have no working keys you must first have your new key cut by a qualified locksmith or a dealer. Afterwards, you can follow the instructions below to program it to your vehicle.

  1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle.
  2. Insert the vehicle key of the remote into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) should display "Remote Learn Pending, please wait".
  3. 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". 
  4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time, all previously known remotes will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining remotes can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show "Ready for remote #1".
  5. Place the new remote into the rear cupholder in the center console.
  6. Press engine start/stop. When the remote is learned, the DIC will show that
  7. it is ready to program the next remote.
  8. Remove the remote from the cupholder and press lock or unlock. To program additional remotes, repeat Steps 4 through 6.