Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -
2021 - CRC - 8/18/20
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen transmitters no longer work. Any
remaining transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to
eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
transmitters. 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 from the RKE
transmitter.
2. Place the two recognized transmitters in
the center console front cupholder.
3. Insert the vehicle key of the new
transmitter into the key lock cylinder on
the outside of the driver door and turn
the key to the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #2,
3, 4 or 5.
4. Remove the two recognized transmitters
from the cupholder.
5. Place the new transmitter in the
cupholder
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC will show
that it is ready to program the next
transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the
cupholder and press
K
.
To program additional transmitters,
repeat Steps 4
–
6.
When all additional transmitters are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 10 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized transmitters are
not available, follow this procedure to
program up to eight transmitters. 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 to be
programmed must be with you.
1. Remove the key from the RKE
transmitter.