11-14 Chevy Cruze Transmitter Control Programming Instructions

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Program only when system malfunction, key added or replaced.




How – Without smart entry system

  • Key transmitter can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment
  • NOTE: Existing key transmitter memory positions will be overwritten
  • Obtain and reprogram all key transmitters
  • NOTE: A maximum of 5 key transmitters can be programmed

How – With smart entry system and one programmed remote transmitter available

  • NOTE: A maximum of 5 remote transmitters can be programmed
  • Obtain all remote transmitters
  • NOTE: Switch ignition OFF
  • Place all programmed remote transmitters in the cup holder
  • Remove plastic cover to access transmitters in the cup holder
  • Insert key of recognized transmitter into transmitter slot
  • Turn key to unlock position 5 times within 10 seconds. Driver information center will display READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4, or 5
  • Remove recognized transmitter from transmitter slow
  • Place the unrecognized remote transmitter into the remote transmitter slot
  • Press the ignition switch
  • When remote transmitter is programmed, the DCI will show it is ready for the next remote transmitter
  • REmove remote transmitter from remote transmitter slot and press the UNLOCK button
  • To program additional remote transmitters, repeat previous steps starting with inserting next remote trasnmitter into the remote trasnimtter slot
  • 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
  • NOTE: Erasing all previously programmed remote transmitters will take 30 minutes
  • Obtain all remote transmitters
  • NOTE: Switch ignition OFF
  • Insert of the unrecognized remote transmitter into 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 PRESSS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN
  • Press ignition switch. 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
  • 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
  • all previously programmed remote transmitters are now erased. DIC will display READY FOR REMOTE #1
  • Place the unrecognized remote transmitter into the remote transmitter slot
  • Press the ignition switch
  • When remote transmitter is programmed, the DIC will show it is ready for next remote transmitter
  • Remove remote transmitter from slot and press the UNLOCK button
  • To program additional remote transmitters, repeat previous steps starting with inserting next remote transmitter into the remote transmitter slot
  • NOTE: To exit the programming mode, press and hold the ignition button for 10 seconds

Immobilizer without smart entry system

  • Arms after removing ignition key
  • Keys can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment

Immobilizer with original master key

  • Insert master key into ignition
  • Switch ignition ON
  • Switch ignition OFF
  • Remove master key
  • Within 10 seconds insert new key and switch ignition ON
  • New key now Programmed
  • NOTE: A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed

Immobilizer with Smart entry system

  • Arms after ignition button is turned to OFF
  • Program when remote transmitter added, replaced or due to a system malfunction
  • Immobilizer is programmed during remote transmitter programming procedure