2018 - 2021 Buick 5 Button Smart Remote w/ Hatch - Emergency Key Included - 433Mhz - HYQ4EA

If there are no currently recognized RKE transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight RKE transmitters. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the RKE transmitters you wish to program must be with you.

1. Place the recognized RKE transmitter into the transmitter pocket The transmitter pocket is inside the center console The cupholder linerwill need to be pulled out toaccess the transmitter pocket.

2. Insert the vehicle key of the new RKE 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 DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.

3. Place the new RKE transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up.

4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the RKE transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

5. Remove the RKE transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press unlock.

To program additional RKEtransmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.When all additional RKE transmitters are programmed,press and hold ENGINESTART/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.Reinstall the cupholder liner.


Programming without a Recognized Transmitter

If there are no currently recognized RKE transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight RKE transmitters. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the RKE transmitters you wish to program must be with you.

1. Insert the vehicle key of the RKE 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 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 ENGINE START/STOP. The DIC will again display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known RKE transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining RKE transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC should now display READY FOR REMOTE # 1.

4. Place the new RKE 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 pulled out to access the transmitter pocket.

5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the RKE transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

6. Remove the RKE transmitter from the cupholder and press unlock.

To program additional RKE transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional RKE transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter

A new RKE transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized RKE transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the RKE transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must bewith you.


1. Place the recognized RKE transmitter into the transmitter pocket The transmitter pocket is inside the center console cupholder. The cupholder linerwill need to be pulled out to access the transmitter pocket.

2. Insert the vehicle key of the new RKE 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 DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.

3. Place the new RKE transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up.

4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the RKE transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

5. Remove the RKE transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press unlock.

To program additional RKE transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. When all additional RKE transmitters are programmed, press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit programming mode. Reinstall the cupholder liner.


Programming without a Recognized Transmitter