How to Program a 2016 Buick Regal Ignition Smart Chip Key
Step by Step How to Programming Instructions:
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only)
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn to the key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.
3. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN
position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the
key has been programmed.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional keys are to be programmed.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only)
Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer. If
there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure
to program the first key. This procedure will take approximately 30
minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all
of the keys you wish to program must be with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more times. After the third time, turn to
ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer
work with the vehicle. Remaining keys can be learned by following the
procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Key Vehicles
Only).”
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only)
A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one
recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of
the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.
1. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder. The
cupholder liner will need to be pulled out to access the transmitter
pocket.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock
cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key
counterclockwise to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4
or 5.
3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up. The transmitter pocket is located inside the center
console cupholder.
4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. When the transmitter is learned,
the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press unlock.
To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. When all
additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for
12 seconds to exit programming mode. Reinstall the rubber cupliner.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only)
If there are no currently recognized transmitters 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 you
wish to program must be with you.
1. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder
located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock
position, counterclockwise, five times within 10 seconds. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START
BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The DIC
display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle.
Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next
steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing up. The transmitter pocket is located inside the center
console cupholder. The cupholder liner will need to be pulled out to
access the transmitter pocket.
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
unlock. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all
additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.