Buick Verano Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9085356) - 2016 - crc - 10/19/15
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
4. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up. The
transmitter pocket is inside the
center console cupholder. The
cupholder liner will need to be
removed to access the
transmitter pocket. Use a finger
or a tool in the notch at the rear
of the cupholders to remove
the liner. See
Cupholders
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.
5. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and
press
K
.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4
–
6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold the ignition for at least
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
When trying to start the vehicle,
if the transmitter battery is weak, the
DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or USE
TRANSMITTER POCKET TO
START. The REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY message may
also be displayed at this time.
To start the vehicle:
1. Remove the cupholder liner
from the center console
cupholder. See
Cupholders
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94
.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ENGINE START/
STOP button. See
Starting the
Engine
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for additional
information about the vehicle's
keyless ignition with
pushbutton start.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
Key and Lock Messages
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.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.