10-13 Buick LaCrosse Smart Entry Programming Guide

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Only program key when added or replaced or on system malfunction

Without smart entry system: Remote transmitter can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment




NOTE: Existing remote transmitter programming will be erased

  • Obtain and reprogram all remote transmitterNOTE: A maximum of 5 remote transmitters can be programmed

How – with Smart entry system an done programmed remote transmitter available. NOTE: A maximum of 5 remote transmitters can be programmed

  • Obtain all remote transmittersNOTE: Switch ignition OFF
  • Place all programmed remote transmitters in the cup holder
  • Insert key of the unrecognized remote transmitter into the driver’s door lock
  • Turn key to unlock position 5 times within 10 seconds
    • Driver information center will display READY FOR REMOTE $2, 3, 4, or 5
  • Place the unrecognized remote transmitter into the remote transmitter pocket with buttons facing up
  • Press ignition switch
  • When remote transmitter is programmed, the DIC will show it is ready for next remote transmitter
  • Remove remote transmitter from remote transmitter pocket and press the UNLOCK button
  • To program additional remote transmitters, repeat previews steps starting with inserting next remote transmitter key into the driver’s door lockNOTE: To exit the programming mode, press and hold the ignition button for 10 seconds

NOTE: To exit the programming mode, press and hold the ignition button for 10 seconds

How – with Smart entry system and no programmed remote transmitters available
NOTE: A maximum of 5 remote transmitters can be programmed

  • Obtain all remote transmittersNOTE: Switch ignition OFF
  • Insert key of the unrecognized remote transmitter into the driver’s door lock
  • turn key to unlock position 5 times within 10 seconds
    • Driver information center will display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
  • Wait 10 minutes until DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN
  • Press ignition switch
    • Driver information center will display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
  • Press ignition switch
    • Driver information center will display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
  • Wait 10 minutes until DIC display PRESSS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN
  • Press ignition switch
    • Driver information center will display REMOTE LEARN PEDNING, PLEASE WAIT
  • Wait 10 minutes until DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN
  • Press ignition switch
    • Deriver information center will display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
  • All previously programmed remote transmitters are now erased
    • DIC will display READY FOR REMOTE #1
  • Place the unrecognized remote transmitter into remote transmitter pocket with buttons facing up
  • Press the ignition switch
  • When remote transmitter is programmed, the DIC will show it is ready for next remote transmitter
  • Remove remote transmitter from remote transmitter pocket and press the UNLOCK button
  • To program additional remote transmitters, repeat preview steps starting with inserting next remote transmitters into the remote transmitter pocket
  • NOTE: To exit the programming mode, press and hold teh ignition button for 10 seconds