How to Program a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Ignition Smart Chip Key Transponder
Step by Step How to Programming Instructions:
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter:
To program a new transmitter to the vehicle when one is recognized, follow these steps:
1. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder 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,” etc.
3. Remove the rubber mat in the center console storage area.
4. Place the new RKE transmitter into the transmitter pocket.
5. Press and hold the POWER button on the center stack for two seconds. When the transmitter is programmed, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press unlock or lock on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the POWER button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the transmitter.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter:
To program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. Canadian regulations require owners to see their dealer. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you.
1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. Insert the vehicle key of the 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 “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.”
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays “PRESS START BUTTON TO LEARN” and then press the POWER button on the center stack. The DIC display will again show “REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.”
3. Repeat Step 2 two more times. After the third time, all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be programmed during the next steps. The DIC display should now show “READY FOR REMOTE #1.”
4. Remove the rubber mat in the center console storage area.
5. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.
6. Press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. When the transmitter is programmed, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press unlock on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the POWER button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
8. Return the key back into the transmitter.
